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Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Previewing the 2023 NFL Draft

Brett Abrams April 24, 2023
The 2023 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday with the first of seven rounds. By the end of the night, 31 of the best college football players will have accomplished their lifelong dream of making it to the pros.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Snyder sells Commanders… finally

Brett Abrams April 20, 2023
After years of mediocrity, disappointment and scandals, Washington Commander Owner has finally agreed to sell the franchise to billionaire businessman Josh Harris.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Free Agency Frenzy

Brett Abrams March 20, 2023
The NFL free agency market is open and many high profile players have found new homes as teams look to improve their roster this offseason.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Chiefs defeat Eagles in Super Bowl LVII

Brett Abrams February 15, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to win their second Super Bowl in the last four years.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: 2022-23 NFL Season Awards

Brett Abrams February 8, 2023
With the 2022-23 NFL season in the rearview, here are four awards given out to players that may or may not exist.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: The Legend of Taylor Heinicke

Brett Abrams December 1, 2022
Taylor Heinicke has proved himself as a reliable starter after years of being a backup option to the Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans and Washington Commanders.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Christian McCaffrey makes the 49ers Super Bowl contenders

Brett Abrams November 16, 2022
In this week's edition of 4th and Inches, columnist Brett Abrams discusses Christian McCaffrey's immediate impact since being traded to the San Francisco 49ers.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Midseason Report

Brett Abrams November 1, 2022
In this week's edition of 4th and Inches, Brett Abrams covers the halfway point of the NFL season, where the Bills and Chiefs have created separation in the AFC, while the NFC East has turned into a powerhouse.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Offensive rookie report

Brett Abrams October 25, 2022
In this week's 4th and Inches, Brett Abrams covers the offensive rookie standouts, including Dameon Pierce's dominance in the Texans' backfield, Chris Olave's production in New Orleans and Bailey Zappe's emergence.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: NFL coaches on the hot seat

Brett Abrams October 18, 2022
In this week's edition of 4th and Inches, Brett Abrams covers the NFL coaching hot seat, including Rivera's time running out, McCarthy's replacement and Hackett's disastrous start.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Revisiting offseason trades

Brett Abrams October 11, 2022
In this week's edition of 4th and Inches, Brett Abrams gives the winners and losers of this offseason's biggest trades, including Russell Wilson to the Broncos, Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins and more.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: An AFC team on the rise and a rookie’s remarkable journey to the field

Brett Abrams October 4, 2022
In this week's edition of 4th and Inches, Brett Abrams covers a sleeper team that could make the jump from worst to the playoffs, along with Brian Robinson's miraculous return to the gridiron.
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