Gregg Rosenthal· Feb 26, 2025
Rosenthal made a series of offseason personnel predictions at the combine: he believes Kirk Cousins will be traded away from Atlanta, that Justin Tucker will never play for the Ravens or in the NFL again, that Joey Bosa should/will be released by the Chargers, that Ronnie Stanley will re-sign with Baltimore rather than reach free agency, and that Chris Godwin will re-sign with Tampa Bay. He also expects Jaire Alexander not to return to Green Bay, Jonathan Allen to be traded, Jonah Williams to remain a Cardinal, and Brian Thomas Jr. to improve.
“I still believe strongly that he will be traded.”
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9 checkable claims — 4 roster spot calls, 4 trade and signing calls and 1 depth chart call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 16 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
7 of 9 have settled so far, averaging 71.4 out of 100, against 98.8 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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9 checkable claims in this take
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Kirk Cousins to move to Atlanta Falcons
“I still believe strongly that he will be traded. And I think what that statement is to the rest of the league, we are not cutting him.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- -200
- player:
- Kirk Cousins
- season:
- 2025
- claimed:
- he leaves
- was with:
- ATL
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he stays where he is
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- ended up with:
- ATL
- weeks left when called:
- 18
Ronnie Stanley to move to Baltimore Ravens
“it really sounds like the number three guy on my list will not make it a free agency.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- -200
- player:
- Ronnie Stanley
- season:
- 2025
- claimed:
- he leaves
- was with:
- BAL
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he stays where he is
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- ended up with:
- BAL
- weeks left when called:
- 18
Zion Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart
“He mentioned Zion Johnson, who's a first round pick from a few years ago who's frankly struggled at guard, will be tried at center. They need a new center this season.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 91.67+8.33 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- LAC
- skill:
- 8.33
- player:
- Zion Johnson
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 91.67
- position:
- G
- naive slot:
- 2
- actual slot:
- 1
- difficulty:
- 1
- measured by:
- offensive snaps
- the naive guess:
- where he sat last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- Roster Spot CallsJonah WilliamsArizona CardinalsFeb 26, 2025
Jonah Williams to make the roster
“He made it, Clear Joana, williams we'll be. Back so just little. Housekeeping he will remain on The. Cardinals”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- ARI
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Jonah Williams
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 1
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 6
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- first week on the53:
- 1
Jaire Alexander to make the roster
“he said ON JayR alexander will see we'll see his combine code for he. Gone SO i don't think they're going to Bring alexander. Back ... if they do cut him and don't find a trade for, him which is WHAT i think will. Happen”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- GB
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Jaire Alexander
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 1
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 16
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- first week on the53:
- 1
- Roster Spot CallsJustin TuckerBaltimore RavensFeb 26, 2025
Justin Tucker to make the roster
“I'd be stunned if Justin Tucker is ever you know, in a Ravens uniform again or an NFL uniform.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- BAL
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Justin Tucker
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 1
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 19
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- first week on the53:
- 1
- Roster Spot CallsJoey BosaLos Angeles ChargersFeb 26, 2025
Joey Bosa to make the roster
“I think if you look at his contract, it makes sense for Joey Bosa to be released.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- LAC
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Joey Bosa
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 1
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- first week on the53:
- 1
Jonathan Allen to move to Washington Commanders
“We Threw Jonathan allen out there just as like a, guest and that one sounds like it could. Happen”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Chris Godwin Jr. to move to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
“but ULTIMATELY i think it's going to be from The bucks”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Greg JenningsGame Outcome Picks · Arizona CardinalsMiss · 0Jennings put the Cardinals up as his upset alert over Seattle, backed the Texans over Cincinnati and the Bears over Minnesota with chips, put two chips on Denver beating Jacksonville, and wrote a headline of the Packers beating the Jets; he also called the Bengals a playoff team and the Chiefs winners over Indianapolis.
- Rich EisenGame Outcome Picks · Los Angeles ChargersMiss · 0Eisen picked Josh Allen to lead the NFL in total touchdowns over any QB-WR or QB-RB combo, flipped from the Lions to the Bears as NFC North winner, and made several Week 2 game calls, including the Patriots at home, the Jets over Green Bay, and both LA teams winning. He also picked a Jaguars-Broncos AFC title game.
- Nick ShookGame Outcome Picks · Los Angeles ChargersMiss · 0Shook said he would take the Steelers and Jaguars to win outright on the road, still expects the Chargers to beat the Raiders, and thinks Baltimore's run game will turn the Saints game into a double-digit Ravens win.
- Pete PriscoScore Predictions · Los Angeles ChargersClose · 40Prisco picks four road/home winners with exact scores: Falcons over Panthers, Bears over Vikings, Jaguars upsetting Broncos, Chargers over Raiders, and Cowboys over Commanders.
- Tyler SullivanScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersHit · 100Sullivan has Tampa Bay blowing out Cleveland, Green Bay winning narrowly at the Jets, and Philadelphia beating Tennessee by double digits.
- John BreechScore Predictions · Arizona CardinalsMiss · 0Breech has San Francisco routing Miami 38-16 and says the Dolphins are headed for an 0-17 season; he also picks Arizona to upset Seattle 20-17.
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- Bradley LockerTrade and Signing Calls · Mazi SmithHit · 100Locker lists 10 players on the roster bubble entering 2026, suggesting Tyrone Tracy may not make the Giants' 53, Broderick Jones could be traded or cut by Pittsburgh, Dillon Gabriel may lose the Browns' QB3 job, Evan Neal's Giants tenure may end, and Will Levis will likely be traded or cut by Tennessee.
- Brandon CarneyTrade and Signing Calls · Mike EvansMiss · 0Carney predicted AJ Brown would not be back with the Eagles, forecast a wave of free-agent landing spots (Breece Hall to the Chiefs, Alec Pierce to the 49ers, Rico Dowdle to the Saints, George Pickens to the Patriots, Mike Evans to the Bills), and named Week 1 starting quarterbacks for several teams in flux. He also gave fantasy takes on Javonte Williams, Chris Olave and others.
- Jake CielyTrade and Signing Calls · Mike EvansHit · 100On a Fantasy Pros free-agency show, Jake Seely gave his projected 2026 landing spots for a long list of free agents, including Aaron Rodgers to Minnesota, Daniel Jones back to Indianapolis, Malik Willis to Miami, Alec Pierce to the Raiders, Mike Evans to the 49ers, Deebo Samuel to Pittsburgh, Kenneth Walker to Arizona, Breece Hall to Kansas City and Kyle Pitts and Dallas Goedert re-signing with their current teams.
- Mike MoraitisTrade and Signing Calls · DaRon BlandMiss · 0Moraitis names five Cowboys he expects to be playing their final season opener in Dallas in 2026: George Pickens (likely tag-and-trade or departure), Malik Hooker, Luke Schoonmaker, DeMarvion Overshown and DaRon Bland.
- Bucky BrooksTrade and Signing Calls · Keenan AllenHit · 100Brooks predicted J.J. McCarthy won't be on the Vikings' roster (traded or released), said Kyler Murray wins the Vikings' QB competition, made a series of 2025 award picks, made 2026 Heisman/draft projections including Arch Manning as the front-runner for the No. 1 overall pick, and said none of Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen or Joe Burrow win a championship this season.
- Steven RuizTrade and Signing Calls · A.J. BrownHit · 100Ruiz expects the Eagles to trade A.J. Brown once the June 1 dead-cap threshold passes, most likely to New England, and thinks Baker Mayfield will get a Buccaneers extension making him the league's highest-paid quarterback within a month or two. He also argues the Lions may have to let one or two of their 2023 draft class leave, and that Houston should extend C.J. Stroud.