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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5 checkable claims — 3 award picks, 1 depth chart call and 1 surprise team call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 8 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
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Carson Beck · 2026 season4 calls from 4 pundits between 1 and 3. Chris Brockman said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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- Surprise Team CallsJacksonville 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.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksBijan RobinsonAtlanta 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.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksJahmyr GibbsDetroit 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.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksCarnell 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.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsCarson BeckArizona 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.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Fox SportsDepth Chart Calls · Michael Penix Jr.Hit · 100Fox Sports states that a healthy Tua Tagovailoa will serve as Atlanta's backup quarterback in Week 3, with Michael Penix Jr. handling the starting duties against Green Bay.
- Nathan JahnkeRoster Spot Calls · Devin DuvernayHit · 100PFF's preseason usage recap makes a number of depth-chart and roster projections, including nine rookie receivers slotting as top-three options on their teams, sleeper tight end usage, and specific depth-chart placements for Cardinals, Falcons and Ravens players.
- Nathan JahnkeRoster Spot Calls · Ameer AbdullahHit · 100An unsigned PFF preseason recap makes numerous depth-chart, roster and usage projections across the league, based on Week 3 preseason playing time — including Roman Wilson winning Pittsburgh's third receiver job, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Charlie Kolar as the Chargers' top tight end, and Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2.
- Nathan JahnkeRoster Spot Calls · Devin DuvernayHit · 100PFF's preseason fantasy recap makes a series of depth-chart, roster and usage projections based on final-week preseason snap counts, including Ja'Kobi Lane locking down the Ravens' third receiver role, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Kyle Pitts facing reduced 12-personnel usage, Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2 and Emmett Johnson as the Chiefs' backup running back.
- Donnie DruinRoster Spot Calls · Jalen BrooksHit · 100Druin suggests Jalen Brooks has broken out in Cardinals camp and could land a roster spot as Arizona's sixth wide receiver, though he won't displace any of the top wideouts.
- John ShipleyRoster Spot Calls · Branson CombsHit · 100Shipley's training camp winners and losers: he picks Parker Washington to lead the Jaguars in receiving yards, sees B.J. Green winning the DE3 job, Jarrian Jones earning a Week 1 starting job, and Matt Dickerson, Branson Combs and Chuma Edoga making the roster, while Quintin Morris is a bubble player behind two rookie tight ends.
More award picks
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Gregg RosenthalAward Picks · Tristan WirfsMiss · 0Rosenthal picked Patrick Mahomes for MVP, Micah Parsons for Defensive Player of the Year, Jahmyr Gibbs for Offensive Player of the Year, Aaron Glenn for Coach of the Year, Travis Hunter for both Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year, Bill Callahan for Assistant Coach of the Year and Tristan Wirfs for Protector of the Year. He also made depth-chart calls on Adam Thielen and Jalen Coker.
- Jourdan RodrigueAward Picks · Josh SimmonsMiss · 0Rodrigue picked Patrick Mahomes for MVP, Jared Verse for Defensive Player of the Year, Ja'Marr Chase for Offensive Player of the Year, Mike Vrabel for Coach of the Year, TreVeyon Henderson for Offensive Rookie of the Year and Abdul Carter for Defensive Rookie of the Year, with Jesse Minter for Assistant Coach of the Year and Penei Sewell for Protector of the Year.
- Brandon SneideAward Picks · Drake MayeMiss · 0Snyder picks the Seahawks to beat the Patriots 31-23 in Super Bowl 60, believing Seattle pulls away late, and says Drake Maye will finish second in MVP voting behind Matthew Stafford.
- Nick WrightAward Picks · Rashid ShaheedMiss · 0Nick picked Seattle to win the Super Bowl 27-17, citing Seattle's defense, coaching against young quarterbacks and schedule strength, and named Rasheed Shaheed as his dark horse Super Bowl MVP.
- Chris BroussardAward Picks · Cooper KuppMiss · 0Broussard picked New England to beat Seattle 24-21, with Drake May winning Super Bowl MVP, and named Cooper Kupp as his dark horse MVP.
- Eric ManginiAward Picks · Drake MayeMiss · 0Mangini picked the Patriots 23-20 with Drake May as Super Bowl MVP, and earlier named Kayshon Boutte ("Kaeshawn Booty") as his dark horse MVP.