In today’s Fact or Fiction — NFL Draft edition — I look at three big recent topics around the NFL Draft and decide whether the statement is indeed FACT or if it’s FICTION.
1. The top QBs should throw at the combine.
Farrell’s take: FICTION
Why? People point to Anthony Richardson last year and how he helped himself but there really aren’t a lot of throwing question marks with Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, or Jayden Daniels. For Williams, it’s attitude; for Maye it’s decision-making; and for Daniels, it’s durability, so throwing won’t answer any of those questions. They will be fine having their scripted pro days and could only hurt themselves with Combine throwing.
2. The Jets should go OL at No. 10.
Farrell’s take: FACT
Aaron Rodgers is old. The Jets offensive line has been terrible. Add it up, and you need to protect the man, not add weapons like TE Brock Bowers, as many would like. Take Olu Fashanu, JC Latham, or Taliese Fuaga, and get Rodgers some protection for his last couple of seasons.
3. Atlanta could go Edge at No. 8.
Farrell’s take: FACT
Justin Fields will be a Falcon, it seems, so they can now address their other massive issue — the pass rush. They haven’t had a 10-sack dude since Vic Beasley, and Dallas Turner or Jared Verse will be there at No. 8. The defense needs help.
