
We went back to 2015 to see which Week 1 problems were hardest for preseason contenders to overcome
A closer look at snap counts, pressure rates, usage and other underlying numbers helps separate potentially sustainable rookie performances from one-game outliers
Our model was higher on Mestemaker, more cautious on Moore, and their Week 2 matchup gave us our first real test
History shows good teams can survive a short-term QB injury — and Seattle has the roster to do it
Recent history shows top-10 wide receivers average 767 yards as rookies, raising the bar for Carnell Tate after the Titans invested the No. 4 pick in the Ohio State standout
Smith has the production, versatility and early dominance of a top-five selection
Four quarterbacks crack Round 1, while Jeremiah Smith and a deep group in the trenches highlight the rest of the class
The 2027 QB class has been billed as special, but history suggests we may be getting ahead of ourselves. Mahomes and Allen help explain why.
Despite the hype, this year's QB class may look more like 2025 and 2026 than the 2024 group that produced six top-12 picks
The Browns named Watson the starter, but his recent play, injury history and a murky QB room keep the 2027 draft squarely in focus
Pittsburgh hit often enough to stay competitive, but not enough to cover for the biggest hole on the roster: quarterback
From Julian Sayin to LaNorris Sellers, the scouting and historical data tell very different stories about some of college football's notable signal-callers
Meet FRED, a historical model that reveals what makes a first-round QB -- and which 2027 prospects could make the next big leap
The NFL gives failed first-round QBs second chances; it rarely gives them second careers
Dart and Shough don't have to become Eli Manning or Drew Brees, but their rookie seasons suggest they could finally end two long QB searches
Ryan Wilson joined CBS Sports in June 2011. He covers the NFL and NFL Draft for CBSSports.com, CBS Sports HQ, and CBS Sports Network. He is also the co-host of "With the First Pick," the CBS Sports NFL Draft podcast, alongside former Titans GM Ran Carthon.