In his third year as Indy’s GM, Chris Ballard has learned that less is more on the draft board, pricey free agents don’t solve all your problems and the best thing for any team is to be unified behind a long-term plan. Without making any big splashes, the Colts may have set themselves up for a major statement in 2019. Plus, pros and cons of an NFL draft lottery, Chris Long’s retirement and more on the league that never sleeps.

Heading into the offseason, Washington‘s quarterback situation, after losing Alex Smith and Colt McCoy to injury, was dire. Jay Gruden explains how he came up with a gameplan to rebuild the position—and how he landed on Dwayne Haskins. Also, Richard Sherman and Cliff Avril reflect on the Seahawks’ championship years, how the NFL is searching for talent in the U.K., the true value in rookie minicamps and more.

The analyst-turned-GM opens up about what he learned from the combine/free agency/draft process—and what we can learn about his long-term vision for the Raiders.

The Giants GM surprised pretty much everyone by taking the Duke QB at 6. He explains why he did it, and why he’s confident it was the right move. Plus, how the Dolphins snapped up Josh Rosen and still left themselves the option to draft a 2020 QB, a Tyreek Hill take, an early look at next year’s prospects, and more on the 2019 draft.

Charting the QB's trajectory, from benched freshman to baseball player to possible NFL prospect to No. 1 overall pick.

We know it's early, but we couldn't resist offering a preview of what the first round could look like next spring.

Which teams executed a clear strategy and filled needs at the 2019 NFL draft, and who made some seemingly questionable picks? Winners and losers of the 2019 NFL draft weekend.

Which teams had successful NFL drafts, and who could be struggling next season? Handing out grades for every team’s draft.