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USA Today
22-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Grok AI has first-round mock draft that goes a little wild
Grok AI has first-round mock draft that goes a little wild Why not add an AI mock draft to the mix? It is draft week and everyone is giving final mock drafts and projections for what will happen in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday. We have shared so many projections from football analysts. But what about artificial intelligence? I asked Grok, X/Twitter's AI bot, to project the first round of the draft. Here is what it came up with: 2025 AI NFL mock draft for Round 1 Tennessee Titans (3-14): Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL) Will Levis and Brandon Allen aren't the answer. Ward's 39 TD passes and pocket movement make him the -10000 favorite for No. 1 (DraftKings), per Reuter. Cleveland Browns (4-13): Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado With Myles Garrett's trade request, Hunter's versatility (WR or CB) adds elite ball skills. He can replace Stefon Diggs or start opposite Martin Emerson Jr., per ESPN's Tannenbaum. New York Giants (4-13): Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado Post-Daniel Jones, the Giants need a QB. Sanders' 73.4% completion and poise fit Brian Daboll's offense, per PFF. New England Patriots (4-13): Will Campbell, OT, LSU Protecting Drake Maye is critical. Campbell's 6'6', 320-pound frame and three-year starting experience anchor the line, per Jeremiah. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-12): Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State With Travis Etienne's contract expiring, Jeanty's 2,601 yards and 29 TDs in 2024 are a game-changer for Doug Pederson, per Bleacher Report. Las Vegas Raiders (5-12): Abdul Carter, DE, Penn State The Raiders need pass-rush help post-Maxx Crosby trade rumors. Carter's 10 sacks and 20 TFLs pair with Christian Wilkins, per Reuter. New York Jets (5-12): Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas With Tyron Smith's contract expiring, Banks' versatility (Outland Trophy winner) protects Aaron Rodgers, per Jeremiah and PFF. This avoids duplicating Warren (projected later). Carolina Panthers (6-11): Mason Graham, DT, Michigan The defensive front needs a cornerstone. Graham's 8.5 TFLs and motor fit Ejiro Evero's scheme, per Reuter. New Orleans Saints (6-11): Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia With Demario Davis aging and Derek Carr's injury, Walker's versatility (6.5 sacks) bolsters the defense, per PFF. Chicago Bears (6-11): Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri Caleb Williams needs more weapons. Burden's 1,212 yards and 9 TDs in 2024 complement DJ Moore, per ESPN's Tannenbaum. San Francisco 49ers (7-10): Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas A&M The 49ers prioritize defensive line traits. Stewart's 6'6', 267-pound frame and 4.59 40-yard dash offer upside, per Reuter. Dallas Cowboys (7-10): Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas Losing Jourdan Lewis creates a nickel need. Barron's five INTs and slot versatility fit Mike Zimmer's defense, per Bleacher Report. Miami Dolphins (8-9): Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona Tua Tagovailoa needs a big-bodied receiver despite defensive needs (Jalen Ramsey trade rumors). McMillan's 1,402 yards and 8 TDs fit Mike McDaniel's offense, per Bleacher Report and Marc Ross. Indianapolis Colts (8-9): Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State Warren's 88 receptions and 1,057 yards in 2024 make him a safety valve for Anthony Richardson, fitting Shane Steichen's scheme. Bleacher Report and PFF project him here, avoiding duplication from No. 7. Atlanta Falcons (8-9): Will Johnson, CB, Michigan With a weak pass rush (31 sacks), Atlanta pivots to the secondary post-Judon and Carter. Johnson's two INTs and 4.37 40-yard dash pair with A.J. Terrell, per Reuter and Jeremiah. Arizona Cardinals (8-9): Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan With top OTs (Banks, Campbell) gone, Arizona bolsters Jonathan Gannon's 3-4 front. Grant (6'3', 339 lbs, 7.5 TFLs in 2024) is a run-stopper with pass-rush upside, fitting needs with Roy Lopez and L.J. Collier as free agents, per Reuter and PFF. Cincinnati Bengals (8-9): Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia Trey Hendrickson's uncertain future demands pass-rush help. Williams' 4.5 sacks and 6'5', 265-pound frame fit, per Reuter. Seattle Seahawks (10-7): Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State DK Metcalf's trade request and Cooper Kupp's injuries necessitate a young WR. Egbuka's 72 catches and 4.42 40-yard dash fit Ryan Grubb's offense, per Adam Rank and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7): Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama Lavonte David's age (35) requires a successor. Campbell's 106 tackles and versatility fit Todd Bowles' defense, per PFF and The Athletic's Brugler. Denver Broncos (10-7): Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina Sean Payton needs a workhorse back. Hampton's 1,543 yards and 13 TDs add explosiveness, per ESPN's Tannenbaum. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7): Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas A WR2 for George Pickens, Bond's 4.39 40-yard dash fits Arthur Smith's offense, per Reuter. Los Angeles Chargers (11-6): Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M Joey Bosa's injuries require edge depth. Scourton's 10 TFLs fit Jesse Minter's front, per PFF. Green Bay Packers (11-6): Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina Jaire Alexander's uncertain future demands a corner. Revel's two INTs in three 2024 games (pre-ACL injury) offer upside, per Reuter. Minnesota Vikings (11-6): Malaki Starks, S, Georgia Brian Flores needs a rangy safety. Starks' 4.45 40-yard dash and 20 PBUs bolster the secondary, per PFF. Houston Texans (11-6): Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon A run-stuffing DT for DeMeco Ryans' front, Harmon's 6 TFLs fit, per Reuter. Los Angeles Rams (10-7): Matthew Golden, WR, Texas Cooper Kupp's injuries and trade rumors necessitate a young receiver. Golden's 4.29 40-yard dash and 987 yards fit Sean McVay's offense, per Reuter. Baltimore Ravens (11-6): Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss Interior line depth is needed. Nolen's 7 TFLs offer upside, per PFF and Detroit Lions (12-5): Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE, UCLA Depth beyond Aidan Hutchinson is needed. Oladejo's athleticism fits Aaron Glenn's scheme, per CBS Sports. Washington Commanders (12-5): Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State Despite Marshon Lattimore's addition, secondary depth is needed post-Emmanuel Forbes Jr. Thomas' 4.38 40-yard dash fits Dan Quinn's defense, per ESPN's Tannenbaum. Buffalo Bills (13-4): Vernon Broughton, DL, Texas With DaQuan Jones and A.J. Epenesa as free agents, Broughton's 6 TFLs add depth, per CBS Sports. Kansas City Chiefs (15-2): Wyatt Milum, OL, West Virginia Protecting Patrick Mahomes is key with Trey Smith's potential departure. Milum's versatility fits Andy Reid's scheme, per CBS Sports. Philadelphia Eagles (14-3): JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State With Josh Sweat and Milton Williams as free agents, Tuimoloau's 6.5 sacks and combine performance bolster the pass rush, per The Athletic's Brugler. Analysis This mock goes after the first few picks. Abdul Carter going sixth? Mason Graham going eighth? Banks going before Membou is interesting, too, although his experience at left tackle might be the difference. Burden as the first receiver off the board? Also wild. Shavon Revel in Round 1 coming off an ACL? Isaiah Bond in the first round? It's a good thing this is not a person making picks. Some of those picks would get a guy fired. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Boston Globe
20-03-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
At Smoot Standard, the espresso drinks and sandwiches measure up
The backstory : Co-owner Alex Tannenbaum is coming up on a decade of owning Naco Taco down the block; when Darwin's was planning to close, owner Steve Darwin reached out to his neighbor. 'I said, 'I don't really know how much interest I have in a coffee shop.' But my colleague, Yared Lacey, has known Steve his entire life and worked for him before he worked with me — so it all came together, and the neighborhood obviously loved the space,' Tannenbaum says. Advertisement They still do: On a recent lunch visit, it was bustling with duos writing in journals and pecking away at laptops, sipping espresso. Soothing. A dry-aged steak tartare garnished with lemon, parsley, dried olive, and cured egg yolk is served at The Smoot Standard in Cambridge. Erin Clark/Globe Staff What to eat : Tannenbaum runs Naco Taco as well as Lily P's at Hub Hall and in Kendall Square, known for fried chicken and biscuits. The menu here is equally comforting and just this side of subtle without trying to do too much. 'There are a lot of bakeries and places for sandwiches in Central Square. ... Cafe Verveine has a line out the door half the time. We knew we didn't need to jump into the gluten-free baked goods category, because they're killing it [there], right across the street. We wanted to create a menu that was super approachable but surprising,' Tannenbaum says. And so, at breakfast, there are toasts and breakfast sandwiches; at lunch, try a lightly fried green tomato sandwich with pickled relish on Pain d'Avignon ciabatta or a version of pork banh mi smeared with kewpie-cilantro mayonnaise. Portions are reasonable but not oversized. At dinner, snack on fried green olives with black pepper cream cheese or shrimp fritters and spicy remoulade. A plate of shrimp fritters served with remoulade and lemon is presented at The Smoot Standard in Cambridge. Erin Clark/Globe Staff What to drink : There's a bustling espresso bar, where you can get everything from iced hazelnut lattes to kombucha on tap and several kinds of espresso martinis named after local iconography, like the Necco (with vanilla cream) and Nabisco (Irish cream) factories. There's also a large highball menu, similarly named: The Live Poultry, Fresh Killed combines Sprite with lime and rum. Advertisement 'The bar at the front might actually be a hidden gem, comfy-looking seats, and it faces Mass. Ave., perfect for first dates and old couples who don't have enough to say to one another,' remarked my lunch companion, who lingered post-meal to send emails. The 'Superior Nut' cocktail is served at The Smoot Standard in Cambridge. Erin Clark/Globe Staff The takeaway : Something for everyone, with a little buzz. Smoot Standard, 313 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-518-5050, Kara Baskin can be reached at
USA Today
15-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Some ESPN experts favor Lions to make next Super Bowl, others predicting regression
ESPN released early predictions for the 2025-26 NFL season on Friday, some liking the Detroit Lions to make it further while others don't have such high hopes. ESPN's Matt Bowen predicted the Lions would not only make it to the Super Bowl but also win it over the Baltimore Ravens. Eric Moody, Aaron Schatz, and Mike Tannenbaum all predicted the Lions would reach the big game but lose to either the Bills or Ravens. Tannenbaum also threw into his prediction that Lions edge superstar Aidan Hutchinson would win Defensive Player of the Year. DraftKings Sportsbook had the Lions +900 to win the Super Bowl next year as of Saturday. ESPN analysts also made predictions for MVP, offseason wishes, breakout candidates, and regression candidates. No Lions garnered any MVP buzz, but Tannenbaum's offseason wishlist pushed for the Browns to trade edge rusher Myles Garrett to Detroit. Despite those high hopes, multiple analysts predicted the Lions to have a season of regression. Pamela Maldonado, Lindsey Thiry, and Field Yates all predicted the Lions wouldn't have as much success next season. Maldonado and Thiry both cited the team's mass coaching shakeup as a primary concern for seeing the same successes. Yates acknowledged the Lions will still be very good, but perhaps not 15-2 good.
Globe and Mail
11-02-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Yaakov Tannenbaum Takes on Brick, NJ Real Estate in Ongoing Growth With Complete Transparency & Cutting-Edge Marketing
Yaakov Tannenbaum is a licensed NJ real estate agent known in the local community as Your Brick Expert. Yaakov Tannenbaum, a premier real estate expert from Brick, NJ, is taking on the local market with his distinct brand of marketing and expertise. Also known as Your Brick Expert, Yaakov has combined his marketing style with solid fundamentals, guaranteeing complete transparency and honesty to all clients. Based on years of experience in the real estate industry, Yaakov firmly believes that the township is due to grow in the wake of the ongoing Monmouth & Ocean County sales surge. For Tannenbaum, this is not just a hunch, but something he is focusing his business on. This is why Your Brick Expert goes beyond Brick, NJ, and offers homes in Howell, Jackson, Toms River, and more. The official platform allows users to filter through different areas or use an interactive map to target their ideal location. Going the extra mile, the website also offers a home price estimate tool, where potential clients can receive a report with multiple estimates, actual sold prices, and even potential buyers. 'My mission is to provide a seamless and stress-free home buying and selling experiences for our clients,' Tannenbaum said, adding that his team prioritizes clear and responsive communication. 'From start to finish, he made the whole process so much easier and stress-free. Yaakov took the time to really understand what I was looking for in a home and worked tirelessly to help me find the right one,' a satisfied customer named Mordechai said in their five-star review of Your Brick Expert. 'His knowledge of the market is top-notch, and he was always available to answer questions or offer guidance whenever I needed it.' Yaakov himself added, 'Our goal is to go above and beyond to guide our clients through each step of the process, making sure they feel heard and supported. We value knowledge, professionalism, and dedication, striving to provide exceptional service that exceeds expectations.' The real estate agent stresses the importance of putting clients first over and over again, branding such approach the only way to create actual, strong, long-term relationships. 'By embodying these values and delivering exceptional service throughout the home buying journey, we aim to establish ourselves as the go-to real estate agent in the Brick, Toms River, Jackson, NJ area,' Yaakov concluded. Tannenbaum maintains a presence on social media, where clients and anyone interested in his work can find him on Tik Tok, X, Instagram, and more. The real estate agent hosts various content types of YouTube, ranging from regular house showings to informative and educational clips to highlights from Yaakov's podcast appearances. Social media activity is a core component of how Expert operates. Yaakov embraces new forms of communication and gladly takes potential clients on virtual tours while also going on podcasts to discuss his business approach at length. Creative approach to video marketing is another core component, with Yaakov gladly pushing the envelope of the video format to deliver something unique for every single client or just deliver fun content to the community. The end result is that both sides are happy, Mr. Tannenbaum pointed out, explaining how transparency and innovation were key to all the positive reviews his business has received so far. The clients are happy to interact and finalize their business faster, while Yakov is happy to expand his business and grow his community. "Every home tells a story - a place where dreams grow, memories are made, and futures are built,' the agent said. More information about Yaakov Tannenbaum - Your Brick Expert, the latest listings and prices can be found on the official website. Media Contact Company Name: Yaakov Tannenbaum-Your Brick Expert Contact Person: Yaakov Tannenbaum Email: Send Email Phone: 8482457102 Country: United States Website:
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rick Spielman says he'll work in Jets' front office after helping them find their new coach and GM
Rick Spielman helped the New York Jets find their new coach and general manager. Now, he'll be part of their revamped front office. The former Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins general manager announced on his CBS Sports podcast Thursday that he'll serve as the team's senior football adviser. Spielman and former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum assisted New York owner Woody Johnson in the franchise's two searches during the past few months. Spielman and Tannenbaum were part of The 33rd Team, a football media, analytics and consulting group founded in 2019 by Tannenbaum that helped identify and vet GM and coach candidates and coordinate interviews. The Jets recently hired Aaron Glenn as their coach and Darren Mougey as their GM, and both were introduced last Monday. 'Right now, my biggest project is trying to rebuild the football operation side of things,' Spielman told co-host Ryan Wilson on the 'With The First Pick' podcast. 'There's a lot of changes going on up there. I kind of feel honored and privileged that they called me to be part of it going forward.' Spielman said he'll work as 'a sounding board' for both Glenn and Mougey in his role with the team. Phil Savage, who previously served in the role of senior football adviser and was the interim GM after Joe Douglas was fired in November, will remain with the Jets as a consultant. 'I don't need to make the decisions," Spielman said. 'I don't want to make the decisions anymore, I really don't. I had my day in the sun, the good and the bad. What I enjoy the most is sharing experiences.' The 62-year-old Spielman served as the Vikings' general manager from 2012 to 2021 after working as the team's vice president of player personnel for six years. He was also the Dolphins' GM in 2004 and served as an adviser last year for the Washington Commanders in their GM and coaching searches. Spielman is the older brother of Chris Spielman, the former NFL linebacker and current Detroit executive who was among the 15 known candidates that interviewed for the Jets' GM job. Chris Spielman has been the special assistant to the president, CEO and chairperson for the Lions since 2021. ___ AP NFL: Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press
