Chris Brockman · Aug 10, 2026

Brockman argued Carson Beck will be the first rookie quarterback to start a game this season, pitched Jacksonville as a genuine Super Bowl contender, predicted both Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs finish among the top five in MVP voting, and picked a wide receiver — Carnell Tate — to win Offensive Rookie of the Year.

“Carson Beck is starting to establish himself, and I think he's gonna be the first rookie to start a game this year.”

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Award Picks Bijan Robinson Atlanta FalconsAug 10, 2026
Bijan Robinson to win top-five MVP finish
“Now that their contracts are done, both Bijan and Jamar Gibbs Jamir Gibbs. Yes. Top five MVP incoming. For for both? For both.”
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Depth Chart Calls Carson Beck Arizona CardinalsAug 10, 2026
Carson Beck to be 1st on the depth chart
“Carson Beck is starting to establish himself, and I think he's gonna be the first rookie to start a game this year.”
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Surprise Team Calls Jacksonville JaguarsAug 10, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat expectations
“We should be talking about Jacksonville at Super Bowl contenders... But they are a higher registered Super Bowl contender that I think we need to start talking about.”
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Award Picks Jahmyr Gibbs Detroit LionsAug 10, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs to win top-five MVP finish
“both Bijan and Jamar Gibbs Jamir Gibbs. Yes. Top five MVP incoming... For both.”
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Award Picks Carnell TateAug 10, 2026
Carnell Tate to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
“I think a wide receiver is gonna do it again. Second year in a row, wide out, offensive, rookie of the year... I'm putting my thumb on a wide receiver, and I'm gonna call it. It's Karnell tape.”
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