Barnwell: Does trading up in draft actually work? What we can learn from 242 past deals

Trading up isn't simply a pass/fail conversation, but there often is a clear winner.

Barnwell’s all-trades mock draft: Stars on the move, a QB shake-up and a new team at No. 1

We proposed 32 trades to shake up Round 1, including deals that involve receivers Brandon Aiyuk,…

You’re blaming Kyle Shanahan for the wrong reasons: Let Barnwell explain why

The Chiefs wanted the ball second in overtime in the Super Bowl. The 49ers wanted the…

Barnwell: How the Chiefs course-corrected to win it all, and why the 49ers will have regrets

The Chiefs came back from a horrid first half against the 49ers to claim their third…

Barnwell sizes up the Chargers’ Harbaugh hire: Why the fit makes sense

Was Harbaugh the ideal hire for the Chargers, and is L.A. the best place for the…

Bill Belichick’s lasting imprint on the NFL, and why he shouldn’t stop coaching just yet

We've closed the book on the greatest dynasty in the history of the NFL, as Bill…

The NFL’s best players at every position: Barnwell picks a 50-man All-Pro Team

Lamar Jackson or Brock Purdy? Micah Parsons or Myles Garrett? Bill Barnwell fills out a roster…

The decisions that led to this Patriots catastrophe: Barnwell on how they could get back on track

The 2-8 Patriots have the worst record in the AFC, are on pace for a top-three…

Ranking NFL award front-runners at midseason: Barnwell makes picks in six categories

Let's stack candidates for the NFL's six major awards through nine weeks of football, led by…

Josh McDaniels’ legacy of bad football and bad roster decisions: Why the Raiders moved on, and what’s next

Let's sort through the numerous questionable moves that led to McDaniels' firing. Plus, what lies ahead…