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McConnell stands by Trump immunity stance, criticizes Tucker Carlson’s ‘destructive’ rhetoric WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

In a pair of interviews that aired Sunday on Face the Nation (CBS) and Meet the Press (NBC), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell expressed his views on federal abortion bans, a potential Trump endorsement, the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

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2024 NFL Draft grades: Dallas Cowboys take swings on left tackle and front seven in underwhelming class WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

This draft went about how most people expected. The Cowboys got a potential Tyron Smith replacement in the first round, added front seven help and got depth on the offensive line. This draft might not have huge immediate returns for the Cowboys, but they made some strong dice rolls on future starters. The team sits in limbo as Jerry Jones decides what he wants to do next with his franchise, making this an important draft for the Cowboys to nail.

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2024 NFL Draft grades: Pittsburgh Steelers flex out offensive line as part of strong class WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

The Steelers looked at their offensive line from last year and emphatically said “never again!” Their two first draft picks were on the o-line and then they came back for a third time to kick off the fourth round. Payton Wilson has his concerns in terms of injury, but he was a great playmaker for NC State. Getting him with the 98th overall pick is a great spot for Pittsburgh. Quarterback will be the ultimate decider in how the Steelers’ season turns out, but they may have found two impact starters on the offensive line in Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier.

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2024 NFL Draft grades: Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t land much impact beyond potential WR1 WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

The Jaguars’ offseason has been just OK and the draft followed suit. They did a great job moving down from their original spot in Round 1 of the draft while still landing a big-time wide receiver prospect, which they needed after clumsily letting Calvin Ridley walk to a divisional rival in free agency. Beyond that, it doesnt seem like they got too much positive impact, but if Thomas is the final key that allows the Jaguars passing game to be consistent in the future, its fine. Getting Trevor Lawrence another receiver was priority No. 1 and they might have gotten the best of the second wave of wide receivers.

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2024 NFL Draft grades: Cleveland Browns add potential impact DT and some OL depth with limited resources WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

The Browns didnt make their first pick until nearly the end of the second round, taking ultra-athletic defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. from Ohio State. They added offensive line depth, picked a wide receiver and found some dart throws on defense in the sixth and seventh rounds. You cant be too mad given the amount of capital they held walking into the draft.

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2024 NFL Draft grades: Buffalo Bills play it safe but also nab potential impact receiver WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

The Bills played this draft safe and took home 10 players, although only one wide receiver in Keon Coleman. Even though Coleman didnt have the cleanest end to his season and a slow 40-yard dash time at the scouting combine, he still has shown serious talent in college football. Coleman will start right away for the Bills and will immediately have a chance to prove whether he can separate from NFL cornerbacks. The Bills had another solid pickup in Ray Davis, but other than that this draft class was just fine. Probably not too many movers and shakers, but some quality players at positions of need. It will be interesting to see what happens with Travis Clayton, a developmental offensive line prospect from England.

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2024 NFL Draft grades: Miami Dolphins build out both lines and add more playmakers WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

It’s a strong draft haul for the Dolphins. They found a potential 10-sack edge rusher with Chop Robinson in the first round and grabbed a future starter at offensive tackle with Patrick Paul. Their trade-up for Jaylen Wright in the fourth was perplexing. Overall this is still a good group of players. Malik Washington and Tahj Washington are two wide receivers who had a lot of buzz in college and could compete for reps behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

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2024 NFL Draft grades: New England Patriots grab QB of future in Drake Maye to headline great haul WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

New England had a tough decision to make on how it wanted to start its rebuild and it ultimately turned down a boatload of draft picks to stay at the top of the draft and pick Drake Maye. Maye has ridiculous upside and gives the Patriots a playmaking option while they fill out the rest of their roster. JaLynn Polk and Javon Baker should compete for starting reps in one of the weaker wide receiver rooms in the league. Joe Milton III is an intriguing pick in the sixth round and itll at least be fun to track his development. If just one of their offensive line picks hit, this could be the foundation for a new run of excellence in New England.

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2024 NFL Draft grades: Cincinnati Bengals walk away with immediate impact, especially along the lines WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

The Bengals should be happy with how they played the first two days of the draft. Amarius Mims has the ability to be a decade-long starter at either tackle spot if he can stay on the field. Kris Jenkins is a quality body on the defensive line and Jermaine Burton is an explosive playmaker who gives the Bengals flexibility at wide receiver. McKinnley Jackson might have been a reach to close the third round but the Bengals walked away with immediate impact and long-term potential at key spots.

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2024 NFL Draft grades: In AFC, Patriots’ rebuild worthy of A-, Chiefs’ dynasty plans impressive and Broncos get a D WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, and it’s time to put our way-too-early spin on what happened over those three days in Detroit. Here’s the breakdown of the AFC draft classes, including favorite picks, least favorite picks and an overall grade for each team.