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The 2020 NFL draft is entering a critical stage of distractions. While teams have engaged in rumor-spreading for the last few months, the fibs and half-truths must be believable right now.
Otherwise, the intentional misdirection and incomplete information won't create any advantage during the first round Thursday night.
As usual, quarterbacks are the primary focus of rumors. That's no surprise, given the challenge of filling the position adequately and the limited number of well-regarded prospects.
The latest buzz includes some updates for teams expected to target a quarterback in the 2020 draft as well as chatter involving one of the top receivers in the class.