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Dynasty Fantasy Football: Mining the 2024 NFL Draft for value buys from Day 3 to target in your rookie drafts

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Dynasty Fantasy Football: Mining the 2024 NFL Draft for value buys from Day 3 to target in your rookie drafts
These Day 3 draft picks belong on every Dynasty roster

Cowboys make curious picks, sign free agents on Draft's final day https://insidethestar.com/cowboys-make-curious-picks-sign-free-agents-on-drafts-final-day/

Cowboys make curious picks, sign free agents on Draft's final day ⋆ Inside The Star
A closer look at the Dallas Cowboys' 2024 NFL Draft: Missed opportunities and questionable picks.

Cowboys make curious picks, sign free agents on Draft’s final day https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_make_curious_picks_sign_free_agents_on_drafts_final_day/s1_17100_40295617

Cowboys make curious picks, sign free agents on Draft’s final day
And on the third day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys looked upon the remains of their draft board. And made a miserable hash out of it. They failed to try to move up into the fourth round. Instead, the Cowboys settled on staying put with their four picks in the final three rounds. Dallas made a curious decision to bypass USC receiver Brenden Rice – son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice – in the sixth round. They chose an unknown receiver from Southeast Missouri State instead. Rice end…

NFL Mock Drafts Around The Internet Have Interesting Choices For The Raiders https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/nfl_mock_drafts_around_the_internet_have_interesting_choices_for_the_raiders/s1_164…

NFL Mock Drafts Around The Internet Have Interesting Choices For The Raiders
Now that we’re just days away from the NFL draft, let’s round up a couple of interesting choices for the Las Vegas Raiders from around the internet. In particular, ESPN and Pro Football Focus made some notable predictions. In the last few days, we’ve seen some interesting things come to light. Obviously, none of it came from the Raiders themselves—mostly media talk and conjecture. The notion that the Raiders will find a way to land Jayden Daniels continues to make headlines, but nothing…

@… It does allow draft content, yeah. But all of the data queries included drafts by default so we had to opt-out of draft content every time we wrote a query—which was awkward (and sometimes error prone). It may be better now, this was a few years ago?
I do prefer git-versioning the data to make everything as predictable as possible (and disclosure I work for…

I've written 31 blog posts this year and I have 4 drafts ready to go... It seems to be a good year for productivity! (And no, blogging is not dead.)
See all of them here, month by month year, by year:
➡️ https://rasterweb.net/raster/archives/

The Darts I’m Throwing in Drafts This Year
#MLB #FantasyBaseball #PitcherList

Cowboys filled needs, made a curious pick, in Draft’s opening rounds https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_filled_needs_made_a_curious_pick_in_drafts_opening_rounds/s1_17100_40291156

Cowboys filled needs, made a curious pick, in Draft’s opening rounds
Well, if you're among the Dallas Cowboys that didn't drink themselves into a coma or hurl themselves out of a window after Friday night's draft picks… How y'all doing? Want to talk about it? I really don't, but that's what they pay me for around here so I don't have a choice. If you had been around our staff's chat room after the second round pick was made you'd have needed some burn ointment for your ears. We were not happy. Neither were a lot of Cowboys' fans. But to be honest, the Cowboys …

A look at Newsweek's use of AI, including in video production, an AI-focused Live News desk for breaking stories, and letting the tech write some first drafts (Andrew Deck/Nieman Lab)
https://www.niemanlab.org/2024/04/inside-newsweek-ai-experiment/<…

Newsweek is making generative AI a fixture in its newsroom
The legacy publication is leaning on AI for video production, a new breaking news team, and first drafts of some stories.

an update on the trial of glenn horowitz & co. over allegedly stolen "hotel california" lyric drafts, originally procured by the fugs' ed sanders while writing his still-unpublished (authorized) tell-all eagles bio. henley's gonna testify. horowitz was responsible for brokering the #BobDylan #archives

Here's why the Cowboys should focus on offense in the draft https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2024/02/29/cowboys-offense-2024-nfl-draft/

Here's why the Cowboys should focus on offense in the draft
Since 2014 there’s only been two drafts the Cowboys used more of their top-100 picks on offense than defense – that needs to change. | From @ReidDHanson

Raiders 2024 Mock Draft Tracker 3.0: What do experts think as Combine ramps up? https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-2024-mock-draft-tracker-3-nfl-scouting-combine-indianapolis

Raiders 2024 Mock Draft Tracker 3.0: What do experts think as Combine ramps up?
As all 32 clubs head to Indianapolis to assess prospects at the NFL Scouting Combine, take a look at our roundup of the latest mock drafts.

2024 NFL Draft: Packers take Michael Pratt in Round 7, stop Tulane quarterback's unexpected fall

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2024 NFL Draft: Packers take Michael Pratt in Round 7, stop Tulane quarterback's unexpected fall
Green Bay drafts CBS Sports' No. 8 quarterback in this class

NFL Draft news and live updates: Latest mock drafts, predictions, rankings, trade rumors and more https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/nfl-draft-news-live/599dlpdmSwtE/

NFL Draft news and live updates: Latest mock drafts, rankings, scouting reports and more
Everything you need to know ahead of Thursday's 2024 NFL Draft.

News: Mocks love Cowboys to go OL, explaining the financials, equipment staff honored https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/lists/news-notes-april-22-2024-mock-drafts-offensive-linemen-equipment-staff/

News: Mocks love Cowboys to go OL, explaining the financials, equipment staff honored
From @ToddBrock24f7: The mock drafts all like Dallas to take a different offensive lineman (or two). Plus explaining the dollars and cents of this offseason.

I need to think a bit more about this writing style. In my mind (and my image drafts) I didn't have any horizontal lines, thinking they would get lost in the back of the panel.
That's probably still the case, but the "with horizontal lines" variant is easier for my European-letter-trained mind to read.
#tukutuku

3 overreactions to Las Vegas Raiders' 2024 NFL Draft rookie class https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/3_overreactions_to_las_vegas_raiders_2024_nfl_draft_rookie_class/s1_17313_40294739

3 overreactions to Las Vegas Raiders' 2024 NFL Draft rookie class
Now that the 2024 NFL Draft is over, fans and media will start to do two things. First, everyone will look at the 2025 draft class and maybe even do early mock drafts. If you are one of those people, you are indeed a draft psycho. Secondly, fans and even the media will begin to overreact to the new draft class. That is not psycho behavior and is actually pretty normal. Not one single draft class is absolutely perfect. Well, I don't know - the Detroit Lions kind of killed it, getting some great …

lately I just go through old drafts/sketches and try to finish them tho...

3 is the one that actually signs your opinions or has your drafts folder (this is the location any sort of RCE or XSS would happen, in the "browser")
I didn't want 1 to /have/ to be on your personal device (it's on a lot of the time and it's kept very minimal as just a static file webserver)
and I didn't want 2 to be your public website due to spam (plus most hosting providers for static sites don't get you access logs)

Every NFL team's best draft class since 2000: Revealing top 32 drafts of 21st century

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Every NFL team's best draft class since 2000: Revealing top 32 drafts of 21st century
Several draft classes helped lay down the foundation for a championship

I fixed a pretty serious bug in my 11ty template and I can't stop thinking about blogging about it.
But there are at least two other existing articles that explain the same issue and my contribution is rather minimal.
Me and 20 other blog post drafts of mine are in severe conflict about this.

Best remaining players for the Las Vegas Raiders on day three of the 2024 NFL Draft https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/best_remaining_players_for_the_las_vegas_raiders_on_day_three_of_the_…

Best remaining players for the Las Vegas Raiders on day three of the 2024 NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders just capped off a very successful day two of the 2024 NFL Draft, and they look to be having one of the best drafts they have had in a while. But they are not done yet - to do that, they would need to nail this last day of the draft. Day three can be tough, as you don't know what will happen in three rounds regarding trades and the way the draft board falls. We do know that the Las Vegas Raiders still have a few needs they have to address, and they have five picks left as o…

This https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.14174 has been replaced.
link: https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=a

An In-Context Schema Understanding Method for Knowledge Base Question Answering
The Knowledge Base Question Answering (KBQA) task aims to answer natural language questions based on a given knowledge base. Recently, Large Language Models (LLMs) have shown strong capabilities in language understanding and can be used to solve this task. In doing so, a major challenge for LLMs is to overcome the immensity and heterogeneity of knowledge base schemas.Existing methods bypass this challenge by initially employing LLMs to generate drafts of logic forms without schema-specific deta…

Mel Kiper Jr. drafts offensive tackle, running back to Cowboys in two-round mock https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/mel_kiper_jr_drafts_offensive_tackle_running_back_to_cowboys_in_two_round_moc…

Mel Kiper Jr. drafts offensive tackle, running back to Cowboys in two-round mock
In his latest two-round mock draft, ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. projected that the Dallas Cowboys will snag two new offensive pieces in the first two rounds this month. The Cowboys have no shortage of needs in the 2024 NFL Draft, but some are more pressing than others. For starters, after the departure of veteran Tyron Smith to the Jets, Dallas needs a new starting left tackle. Mike McCarthy’s offensive line could make do by sliding former first-rounder Tyler Smith back to left tackl…

The ChangeLog – March 2024: Preparing for the Rest of the Year. https://www.davideaversa.it/blog/changelog-march-2024/

The Changelog – March 2024
March flew by in a blink. For good reasons: I had some interesting work projects I focused on, and I spent the rest of the time reading, watching movies, and making music. While there were things I wanted to write (I have three rough blog posts drafts), it was a nice pace.

3 surprise options the Cowboys could draft in the first round https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/3_surprise_options_the_cowboys_could_draft_in_the_first_round/s1_17100_40152029

3 surprise options the Cowboys could draft in the first round
As we inch closer to the 2024 NFL Draft, we will hear some surprise names in first-round discussions that organizations have been valuing higher than fans and the media. This is a tried and true tradition in the draft, and one that Cowboys fans are familiar with. In each of the last two Cowboys drafts, we started to hear rumblings about their strong first-round interest in Tyler Smith and Mazi Smith after both floated under the radar in the months leading up to their respective drafts. This als…

Could Raiders make sneaky move to grab a QB in Round 1? https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/could_raiders_make_sneaky_move_to_grab_a_qb_in_round_1/s1_13132_40279073

Could Raiders make sneaky move to grab a QB in Round 1?
The NFL draft is upon us and with it comes the traditional speculation regarding movement within the draft order. The Las Vegas Raiders are viewed as one of those teams who could be trading up or down in Round 1. Las Vegas holds the 13th overall pick. While some mock drafts have them selecting a quarterback, the Las Vegas Review-Journal views it differently. At No. 13 it has the Raiders taking cornerback Terrion Arnold from Alabama.  “This is a tough call," the Review-Journal's Adam Hill wro…

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Eight trades include Giants landing surprise QB as six signal-callers go in Round 1

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Eight trades include Giants landing surprise QB as six signal-callers go in Round 1
Many mock drafts have focused on the teams that want to trade up and less on how far teams might be willing to trade down

Mock draft: Cleveland Browns make the best with what they have https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/mock_draft_cleveland_browns_make_the_best_with_what_they_have/s1_17313_40270423

Mock draft: Cleveland Browns make the best with what they have
Pretty soon none of these mock drafts will matter and the real NFL Draft will be here. With the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft set to begin on Thursday, there is no better time to look at a full 7-round mock draft for the Cleveland Browns. This will be the final first-round draft pick that the Browns owe to the Houston Texans for the Deshaun Watson trade. Cleveland will have six picks following the first round of the draft. So that I could not have a free-for-all, I used the ESPN Mock Draft …

NFL Draft: Most iconic moments from past drafts, from memorable outfits to M

2021 quarterback class sets worrisome precedent ahead of 2024 NFL Draft https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/2021_quarterback_class_sets_worrisome_precedent_ahead_of_2024_nfl_draft/s1_13132_40269141

2021 quarterback class sets worrisome precedent ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
NFL front offices and fans might want to wait on pumping their fists if their team drafts a quarterback on Thursday night. With as many as six quarterbacks in the running to be drafted in the first round this year, the miserable showing from 2021's first-round quarterbacks could be a cause for concern. Zach Wilson's trade from the Jets to the Broncos reinforced something we've known for a while: the 2021 quarterback class, which featured five first-round picks, wasn't that good. As ESPN's Adam …

Niners to forfeit 2025 fifth-round pick as result of administrative payroll accounting errors https://www.nfl.com/news/niners-to-forfeit-2025-fifth-round-pick-as-result-of-administrative-payroll-accounting-errors

Niners to forfeit 2025 fifth-round pick as result of administrative payroll accounting errors
A league review has the San Francisco 49ers having administrative payroll accounting errors at the close of the 2022 league year and ensuing action by the NFL will effect the club's next two drafts as a result, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

7 likeliest draft picks for Dallas Cowboys in second round of 2024 NFL Draft per the data https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/7_likeliest_draft_picks_for_dallas_cowboys_in_second_roun…

7 likeliest draft picks for Dallas Cowboys in second round of 2024 NFL Draft per the data
The Dallas Cowboys are known to struggle in the second round of the NFL Draft but they'll need to nail it in this year's edition after a very underwhelming  ESPN Analytics counts with a "Draft Day Predictor" that assigns a probability value to prospects who are the likeliest to be taken at any given selection. The mathematical model "is based on prospect grades from Scouts Inc., expert mock drafts, and team needs along with a few other factors. The Predictor considers these factors in proporti…

UCLA names former star RB DeShaun Foster new coach as Bruins enter Big Ten https://theathletic.com/5270200/2024/02/12/ucla-deshaun-foster-coach-hire/

UCLA names former star RB DeShaun Foster new coach as Bruins enter Big Ten
Under Foster’s development, a UCLA running back has been selected in each of the past four NFL drafts.

2024 NFL mock draft ... with a twist! What every team SHOULD do in Round 1 https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-with-a-twist-what-every-team-should-do-in-round-1

2024 NFL mock draft ... with a twist! What every team SHOULD do in Round 1
There's no shortage of 2024 NFL mock drafts exploring what each team COULD do, but how about what everyone SHOULD do? Adam Rank simulates the first round with full bias. Check out all of his picks, 1-32.

Is Cowboys’ early focus on offensive line in the draft a must? https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/is_cowboys_early_focus_on_offensive_line_in_the_draft_a_must/s1_17100_40239214

2024 NFL mock draft ... with a twist! What every team SHOULD do in Round 1 https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-with-a-twist-what-every-team-should-do-in-round-1

2024 NFL mock draft ... with a twist! What every team SHOULD do in Round 1
There's no shortage of 2024 NFL mock drafts exploring what each team COULD do, but how about what everyone SHOULD do? Adam Rank simulates the first round with full bias. Check out all of his picks, 1-32.

Wide Receiver is a dire need for Cowboys in 2024 Draft https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/wide_receiver_is_a_dire_need_for_cowboys_in_2024_draft/s1_17100_40232224

Wide Receiver is a dire need for Cowboys in 2024 Draft
As mentioned on Thursday, most mock drafts have the Dallas Cowboys going after an offensive lineman with their first pick in the NFL draft in two weeks. A few have them taking lineman in the first two rounds. And I stand by the statement that they do not need to do so. The Cowboys more urgent needs are at running back, wide receiver, and either a middle linebacker or defensive tackle to shore up their run defense. In Thursday's post, I had the Cowboys taking a running back with their first pick…

Cowboys 1st 2024 Draft pick must be a Running Back https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_1st_2024_draft_pick_must_be_a_running_back/s1_17100_40223746

Raiders Mock Draft: Bo Nix, Anyone? Adding A Star CB As Well https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_mock_draft_bo_nix_anyone_adding_a_star_cb_as_well/s1_16460_40081045

Raiders Mock Draft: Bo Nix, Anyone? Adding A Star CB As Well
The Las Vegas Raiders need a quarterback; that’s not news. What is not known is which route new general manager Tom Telesco will take. If a mega trade to move up into the top three doesn’t occur, taking the best player available would be the next logical choice. Either way, the Silver and Black can walk away with a king’s ransom. If Telesco and Co. do manage to pull off a trade, everyone’s mock drafts will be for naught. Still, what would be the fun in that? Looking at it objectively, m…

Spagnola: Possibly the center of draft attention https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/spagnola-possibly-the-center-of-draft-attention

Spagnola: Possibly the center of draft attention
Many of the mock drafts out there have the Cowboys picking an offensive tackle in the first round, but maybe that’s not the best idea … especially with Tyler Smith on hand.

ESPN Projects Las Vegas Raiders Will Trade Up For QB https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/espn_projects_las_vegas_raiders_will_trade_up_for_qb/s1_17150_40190112

ESPN Projects Las Vegas Raiders Will Trade Up For QB
Is Michael Penix Jr. from Washington poised to be a first-round quarterback in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, or will he find himself selected on Day 2? There are quite a few teams who have been rumored as landing spots for Penix, with one of them being the Las Vegas Raiders. Various mock drafts have presented differing opinions on Penix’s draft projection. Some foresee him as a first-round pick, especially with quarterback-needy teams potentially trading up to secure his talents. However, in a…

Mock Draft Roundup 1.0: Many first-round options https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/mock-draft-roundup-1-0-many-first-round-options

Mock Draft Roundup 1.0: Many first-round options
The combine lurks just a few weeks away as we take a look at who key mock drafts have the Cowboys selecting in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Another QB at the NFL Combine sounds like he would love to play for Raiders' Antonio Pierce https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/another_qb_at_the_nfl_combine_sounds_like_he_would…

Another QB at the NFL Combine sounds like he would love to play for Raiders' Antonio Pierce
The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to get their quarterback of the future, whether it be through the NFL draft or the free agency period. The Raiders could go after a quarterback in the draft, but it is looking more and more likely they will have to give up a ton if they want one of the top prospects. One guy being connected to the Raiders in a tron of mock drafts is Michael Penix Jr., the Washington quarterback. He would be a great fit, and the Raiders could likely get him in the second or even…