Author: McQuade Arnold

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McQuade Arnold is a Co-Owner of Wisconsin Sports Heroics (WSH), Gridiron Heroics (GH), and Hardwood Heroics (HWH). He graduated from American Military University with an associate in General Studies and is currently pursuing his Bachelors in Sports Marketing. McQuade has been active duty in the United States Navy for 11 years and is currently stationed in Chicago, IL after spending time in Norfolk, VA and San Diego, CA. He is originally from Superior, WI and is a die hard Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Milwaukee Bucks fan. McQuade's work for WSH has been featured on YardBarker, Bleacher Report, NewsBreak, and MSN.

How will life after Russell Wilson look for the Denver Broncos? In Jordan Reid of ESPN’s latest seven-round mock draft, the Denver Broncos will not be trading up for a quarterback…but will instead move down, acquire more draft capital, and still get their potential franchise QB in the first round. Denver Broncos Wild Seven-Round Mock Draft Round 1, Pick 22 (via mocked trade with Philadelphia): Bo Nix, QB, Oregon “The correlation between Nix’s skill set and that of QBs who have played under Denver coach Sean Payton is impossible to ignore. Nix is accurate, poised and decisive — all traits…

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Can the Miami Dolphins get over the hump in 2024? Following a disappointing end to their 2023 campaign, Mike McDaniel and the Miami Dolphins will undoubtedly be looking for a deep playoff run in 2024. In ESPN’s Jordan Reid’s latest seven-round mock draft, the Dolphins will be preparing a little bit for the future while adding a key piece of depth along the offensive line in the form of Georgia offensive tackle, Amarius Mims. Miami Dolphins Complete Seven-Round Mock Draft Round 1, Pick 21: Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia “Terron Armstead will return for the 2024 season, but Miami could start…

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Can the Seattle Seahawks return to the playoffs in 2024? Following a season where they narrowly missed out on the playoffs, newly appointed head coach, Mike MacDonald and the Seattle Seahawks are primed for another run at the post-season in 2024. ESPN’s Jordan Reid unveiled his final, seven-round mock draft, where he has the MacDonald era beginning in the trenches (following a trade down with the Pittsburgh Steelers) in the form of Washington’s versatile offensive lineman, Troy Fautanu. Seattle Seahawks Build Through Trenches in 2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1, Pick 20 (via mocked trade with Pittsburgh): Troy Fautanu, OT,…

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How will the Los Angeles Rams replace Aaron Donald? In case you missed it — future first-ballot Hall of Fame, Aaron Donald retired this off-season. While it’s nearly impossible to truly replace Donald’s production, ESPN’s Jordan Reid has the Los Angeles Rams selecting Florida State EDGE rusher, Jared Verse to help alleviate the loss. Los Angeles Rams Aim to Replace Aaron Donald in 2024 NFL Draft Round 1, Pick 19: Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State “For the first time since 2016, the Rams have a first-round pick! Edge rusher is a major need, and Verse has a high floor and…

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How will the Cincinnati Bengals rebound in 2024? In ESPN’s Jordan Reid’s final seven-round 2024 NFL mock draft, the Cincinnati Bengals will be making a MAJOR upgrade to their defensive line in the form of Texas defensive tackle, Byron Murphy III. The projection comes after the club lost star defensive tackle, DJ Reader in free agency to the Detroit Lions. Cincinnati Bengals Seven-Round Mock Draft Headlined by Byron Murphy III Round 1, Pick 18: Byron Murphy III, DT, Texas “Losing DJ Reader hurts the middle of the Bengals’ defense, but Murphy is an explosive wrecking ball on the interior. He’s…

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Can the Jacksonville Jaguars return to playoff form in 2024? According to ESPN’s Jordan Reid, the Jacksonville Jaguars will be securing a much-needed boost to their secondary in the form of Toledo cornerback, Quinyon Mitchell. Jacksonville Jaguars Bolster Secondary in Seven-Round Mock Draft Round 1, Pick 17: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo “As the Jaguars transition to more man-to-man coverage under new defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen, they really need another top-tier cornerback to play opposite Tyson Campbell. Mitchell is an ideal fit. An explosive and ascending prospect, he can get his hands on the ball (15 pass breakups in 2023) and…

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Can the Pittsburgh Steelers build off their semi-successful 2023 season? Following an insanely active off-season that’s included trading away former first-round pick, Kenny Pickett, trading for fellow former first-round pick, Justin Fields, and signing likely future Hall of Famer, Russell Wilson to a veteran’s minimum deal, the Pittsburgh Steelers are primed and ready to compete in 2024. According to ESPN’s Jordan Reid’s latest 2024 NFL Draft projections, the Pittsburgh Steelers are being mocked to trade selections 20 and 84 to the Seattle Seahawks in order to move up to pick number 16, where they’d be nabbing Alabama offensive tackle, JC…

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Can the Indianapolis Colts continue to build around Anthony Richardson? With Anthony Richardson seemingly red-shirting his rookie season following an injury, the Indianapolis Colts are picking higher than they may have hoped. However, in Jordan Reid of ESPN’s latest 2024 NFL mock draft, the Colts will be getting Richardson some help in the form of LSU wideout, Brian Thomas Jr. Indianapolis Colts Full Seven-Round Mock Draft Round 1, Pick 15: Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU “Wide receiver or cornerback seem to be the two positions in consideration, and Thomas would bring a downfield dynamic that the offense has lacked. Michael…

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Can the New Orleans Saints return to competing in the NFC South? In a wide-open NFC South, no team is too far from truly competing for a divisional title. According to ESPN’s Jordan Reid, the New Orleans Saints should look to build through the trenches following a lackluster season from 2022 first-round pick, Trevor Penning as well as Ryan Ramczyk’s potentially injury-forced retirement. The pick from ESPN is Penn State offensive lineman, Olu Fashanu. New Orleans Saints Complete 2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1, Pick 14: Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State “New Orleans offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk’s status is unclear…

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Can the Las Vegas Raiders improve in 2024? Following the official hiring of Antonio Pierce, a newfound hope has been found in the Sin City. In Jordan Reid of ESPN’s latest mock draft, the Las Vegas Raiders will continue their retooling by building through the trenches by selecting Oregon State offensive tackle, Taliese Fuaga. Las Vegas Raiders Seven-Round 2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1, Pick 13: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State “Last season’s starter at right tackle — Jermaine Eluemunor — left in free agency, creating a void on the right side of the offensive line. But Fuaga would be a…

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