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Sam Monson
Lead NFL Analyst • View all analysts
Recent Articles
![nfl-top-5-offensive-linemen-break-out-2024](https://media.pff.com/2024/01/Eagles_OL-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
PFF has found that offensive linemen typically don’t reach their full potential before Year 3 or Year 4. Here are five candidates who are positioned to break out in 2024.
Tue, 02 Jul 24 12:45:49 +0000![nfl-brandon-aiyuk-elite-wide-receiver-san-francisco-49ers-trade](https://media.pff.com/2024/06/Aiyuk-Brandon-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Make no mistake amid the trade rumors and arguments about talent: Brandon Aiyuk is an elite receiver.
Thu, 27 Jun 24 09:30:30 +0000![nfl-ceilings-floors-second-year-nfl-quarterback-2024-season](https://media.pff.com/2023/09/Richardson-Anthony-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
We look at Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson, Will Levis and Aidan O'Connell ahead of their second NFL seasons.
Wed, 26 Jun 24 10:15:21 +0000![nfl-2024-defensive-line-rankings-new-york-jets](https://media.pff.com/2024/06/Jets_Defensive_Line-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
We rank all 32 NFL defensive lines ahead of the 2024 season, beginning with the New York Jets.
Tue, 25 Jun 24 11:45:21 +0000![nfl-10-best-quarterback-wide-receiver-duos-2024-nfl-season](https://media.pff.com/2023/09/2RXCY1N-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Tua Tagovailoa to Tyreek Hill and Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase kick off our list.
Wed, 05 Jun 24 11:30:35 +0000![nfl-justin-jefferson-extension-vikings-wide-receivers-most-valuable-non-quarterbacks](https://media.pff.com/2024/06/Jefferson-Justin-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Top pass-rushers and cornerbacks can have their impact curtailed, whereas a top receiver can get open fast and dominate without much help beyond the quarterback.
Tue, 04 Jun 24 11:15:04 +0000![nfl-interior-defender-rankings-top-32-2024-nfl-season](https://media.pff.com/2024/05/Jones-Chris-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
We rank the top 32 interior defenders ahead of the 2024 season, beginning with the Kansas City Chiefs' Chris Jones.
Thu, 30 May 24 09:15:46 +0000![nfl-are-the-dallas-cowboys-inevitably-going-to-take-a-step-back-in-2024](https://media.pff.com/2023/06/2HE57RY-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Sam Monson takes a look at the Dallas Cowboys' offseason moves to see if they are destined to take a step back in 2024.
Wed, 29 May 24 09:30:59 +0000![nfl-schedule-is-growing-ever-more-unfair](https://media.pff.com/2024/05/2TB405M-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
The focus on the NFL schedule has always been on how good a team’s upcoming opponents are, but we need to start shining a spotlight on the several other ways the NFL has allowed competitive imbalance to creep into the schedule.
Thu, 23 May 24 09:30:07 +0000![nfl-pff-wide-receiver-rankings-top-32-ahead-of-the-2024-nfl-season](https://media.pff.com/2023/08/Jefferson-Justin-2-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Sam Monson ranks the top 32 receivers in the NFL heading into the 2024 season.
Tue, 21 May 24 09:30:11 +0000![nfl-buffalo-bills-offseason-wide-receiver-room-stefon-diggs](https://media.pff.com/2024/05/Allen-Josh-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
The Buffalo Bills traded Stefon Diggs this offseason, leaving their receiver thin on top-tier talent.
Thu, 16 May 24 11:45:43 +0000![nfl-houston-texans-unique-win-now-approach-2024](https://media.pff.com/2024/05/Texans_Huddle-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
The Houston Texans are in full "win now" mode, evident in their trades and draft strategy.
Tue, 14 May 24 09:30:48 +0000![draft-nfl-atlanta-falcons-michael-penix-jr-pick](https://media.pff.com/2024/05/Penix-Michael-Alamy2-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
What the Falcons have done is essentially value a succession plan above any single player they could select at No. 8 overall. That’s certainly unusual, but it’s not crazy.
Thu, 02 May 24 10:30:27 +0000![draft-2024-nfl-draft-favorite-team-classes](https://media.pff.com/2024/04/Latu-Laiatu-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Sam Monson examines his 10 favorite 2024 NFL Draft classes, including the Indianapolis Colts.
Tue, 30 Apr 24 09:45:19 +0000![draft-2024-nfl-draft-5-first-round-trades-that-make-sense](https://media.pff.com/2024/04/Aiyuk-Brandon-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk could be on the move on Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Thu, 25 Apr 24 13:15:52 +0000![draft-2024-nfl-draft-olu-fashanu-top-10-talent](https://media.pff.com/2024/04/Fashanu-Olu-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu has his weaknesses, but he has slid too far in the pre-draft process.
Wed, 24 Apr 24 11:30:59 +0000![draft-2024-nfl-draft-oregon-troy-franklin-more-than-deep-threat](https://media.pff.com/2024/03/Franklin-Troy-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Troy Franklin will get labeled as a one-dimensional deep threat, but there is more route-running nuance to his game than that.
Tue, 23 Apr 24 10:45:39 +0000Bio
Sam joined PFF as one of the core members in the early days. He now co-hosts the PFF NFL Podcast, and covers all things NFL. He graduated from the Technological Institute of Dublin with a degree in International Journalism. He’s been featured on NFL Network, The 33rd Team and more.
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