2021 NFL Mock Draft: Atlanta Falcons replace Matt Ryan

The Washington Football Team is making a real drive towards the playoffs, something that would have been laughed at a few weeks back. This past weekend, their defense looked downright special against the San Francisco 49ers, and if they can get the offense rolling, they could be a perennial playoff contender.

While Alex Smith has been a nice story, he is not the long-term answer in Washington, and they could use a first-round pick on the position. Mac Jones from Alabama is rocketing up draft boards, and with the Washington Football Team, he would have a chance to start early on and learn behind Smith as well.

The Arizona Cardinals got back on the winning track this past weekend, as they traveled across the country and took on the New York Giants inside Metlife Stadium. It was a terrific win for the Cardinals, as the Giants were playing good football, and came into the game with one of the better defenses in football.

Arizona, on the other hand, has their issues on the defensive side of the ball, including in the secondary, so they should use the No. 20 pick on Jaycee Horn. This is a kid who could come in and inject some more youth on that side of the ball, and eventually, take over for Patrick Peterson at cornerback.

The Miami Dolphins were supposed to be a year away from competing for a playoff spot, but they are in a prime position to win a Wild Card this season. Of course, that will all depend on what Tua Tagovailoa does, but looking at this team on both sides of the ball, they are going to be a good team in the AFC East for years to come.

On defense, they still need some help at linebacker, and Dylan Moses from Alabama has long been considered a first-round selection. He will be healthy and ready to go for the 2020 campaign and would slide in and be an instant contributor in South Beach.