One Take at a Time
Daniel Rios graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. Daniel's writing experience includes Sports Illustrated, LA Daily News, and Sports360AZ. Daniel attended events like the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl and NFL Combine under roles he'd held while at Arizona State. He has a deep passion for football and is excited to deliver daily, insightful, compelling content. The passion for football shines through in the NFL Draft; he's done live draft shows with Brian Urlacher and produced content surrounding the event.
NFL Teams With the Easiest and Hardest Paths to the Playoffs in 2026
With the NFL schedule out, which teams have the toughest and easiest push to the playoffs? NFL writer Daniel Rios breaks it down
San Francisco 49ers Schedule Breakdown: Tough Late-Season Stretch Could Define 2026
The NFL schedule is out, so we know where teams will play for all 18 weeks. The San Francisco 49ers have a tough late-season slate
Patriots Schedule Breakdown: Hardest Stretch, Easiest Run, How New England will Fare in 2026
NFL schedule is out and here's how it all unraveled for the New England Patriots. NFL writer Daniel Rios breakdowns how they'll fare in 2026
How Caleb Downs Fits Christian Parker’s Vic Fangio-Inspired Cowboys Defense
Caleb Downs is a culture changing pick for the Dallas Cowboys on the defensive end. But how does he fit into the scheme?
AFC East Offseason Grades: Are the Patriots Still Favorites in 2026?
NFL writer Daniel Rios breaks down how the AFC East handled the 2026 NFL offseason and where each team still needs improvement.
Why Every NFC East Team Still Has One Major Weakness Despite Busy 2026 NFL Offseason
NFL writer Daniel Rios dives into how the NFC East handled the offseason and where they improved the most as well as where they need help
2027 NFL Draft RB Rankings: Florida Star Jadan Baugh Leads Loaded Class
NFL writer Daniel Rios shares his top 5 running backs in the 2027 NFL draft months before the 2026 college football season
AFC South Offseason Review: Jaguars Look to Stay on Top as the Rest Close the Gap
NFL writer Daniel Rios breaks down the offseason moves each team in the AFC South made and how it'll affect them in 2026.
Biggest Offseason Questions Still Looming for Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steeler made plenty of moves throughout the offseason, but there are still questions remaining about the roster
Biggest Offseason Questions Still Looming for Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs didn't have the best 2025, but entering 2026 the team made adjustments to it's roster ready to make a push this season
Get To Know Me: Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker’s Quiet Battle to Become a 2027 NFL Draft Starter
Drew Mestemaker has one of the more interesting stories in the college football world. From a backup in highschool to college starter
NFL Stars in Line for a Contract Extension: Lamar Jackson, Bijan Robinson, Puka Nacua and More
NFL writer Daniel Rios breaks down potential candidates for a contract extension before next spring's offseason
