2021 NFL Mock Draft: Falcons replace Matt Ryan

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a brutal loss on Sunday, and while it was not on the scoreboard, it was with their franchise quarterback. Dak Prescott’s ankle injury was downright horrific, and he will be out the rest of the season, as the team turns to Andy Dalton to help them to win a terrible NFC East.

Dalton should be able to lead this team to wins, as he has better weapons that he did in Cincinnati. One thing we also saw in the win against the New York Giants was that they need help in the secondary, and adding Shaun Wade to a cornerback room that is getting younger makes sense at pick No. 19 overall.

The Carolina Panthers have been a pleasant surprise since star running back Christian McCaffrey went down due to injury, winning three straight games with Mike Davis as their featured back. The NFC South is a very winnable division, and if they can continue to play consistent football, there is no reason why they cannot win it.

Moving forward, Carolina needs to add more talent up front along the offensive line, especially in the middle. Drafting a player like Wyatt Davis would give McCaffrey, Davis, and Teddy Bridgewater better blocking up front in the run, and pass game, making this Panthers offense that much more dangerous.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost a tough game on the road this past Thursday, as they let a golden opportunity slip away against the Chicago Bears. In a Super Bowl quarterback rematch between Nick Foles and Tom Brady, Foles once again got the best of the future Hall of Famer, and they will now have to play host to the Green Bay Packers in Week 6.

Tampa Bay could afford to utilize a first round pick on an edge rusher, and they get a good one here in Carlos Basham Jr. This is a player who was extremely productive at the college level, is good against the run and the pass, and would be a nice addition alongside the likes of Shaquill Barrett in the pass rush game.