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(4:50) Justin Fields: Chris breaks down where his throwing motion stands. (9:50) Giants: Does rookie center John Michael Schmitz need to change his "dead snap?" (13:45) Rookie QBs: Why do people say Anthony Richardson should play but Will Levis should sit? (18:10) Titans: How long is Ryan Tannehill's leash this season? (20:55) 49ers: If Brock Purdy can't start Week 1, will Sam Darnold start over T...

(2:50) Aaron Rodgers: The new Jets QB is living it up in New York. (6:30) Who is this year's...Kenny Pickett?   CJ Stroud & Bryce Young  can hit the ground running. (12:00) ...Brock Purdy?   Clayton Tune has a foreseeable path to starting this season. (16:20) ...Kenneth Walker?  Bijan Robinson is great, but don't sleep on Zach Charbonnet either. (22:15) ...Tyler Allgeier? Roschon Johnson could imp...

(4:10) Draft big picture: Did we see a Brock Purdy effect? Why were there so many trades? (13:30) Eagles: They are in a tier by themselves. (20:20) NFC odds:  The 49ers QB is a mystery, and Vegas doesn't care. (23:00) Falcons:  With a good running game, did they really need Bijan Robinson? (28:30) Packers:  Ahmed is spreading false Lukas Van Ness narratives. (32:00) Steelers:  Chris loves their "g...

(2:20) Lamar Jackson:  He gets PAID. (4:40) #1 Panthers:  QB Bryce Young (8:25) #2 Texans:  QB C.J. Stroud (12:15) #3 Texans:  EDGE Will Anderson, Jr. (13:50) #4 Colts:  QB Anthony Richardson (15:40) #5 Seahawks:  CB Devon Witherspoon (17:40) #6 Cardinals:  OT Paris Johnson, Jr.  (20:20) #7 Raiders:  EDGE Tyree Wilson (22:10) #8 Falcons:  RB Bijan Robinson #8 (24:45) #9 Eagles:  DT Jalen Carter (2...

(1:20) GUEST: Jay Croucher comes on the set to talk about Will Levis Reddit rumors, odds for the 2nd and 3rd overall picks, and his favorite longshot bet. (28:55) Simms Top 10 contest: You can enter your draft predictions, and Chris has put up a big prize if you're right. (31:30) Mock Draft : Chris talks about some honorable mentions who almost made his mock draft and could go in Round 1. (35:10)...

(10:20) #1 Panthers: QB Bryce Young (Alabama) (13:00) #2 Texans: EDGE Tyree Wilson (Texas Tech) (15:30) #3 Cardinals: EDGE Will Anderson, Jr. (Alabama) (19:30) #4 Colts: QB Will Levis (Kentucky) (22:40) #5 Seahawks: DT Jalen Carter (Georgia) (25:15) #6 Lions: CB Devon Witherspoon (Illinois) (27:50) #7 Raiders: T Paris Johnson, Jr. (Ohio State) (31:30) #8 Falcons: QB C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) (39:50...

(4:00) LB scouting: Like RBs, should teams stop drafting linebackers in Round 1? (11:30) #1 LB Daiyan Henley (Washington St): Chris' top LB is also a #1 press conference soundbite. (21:50) #2 LB Trenton Simpson (Clemson): "Sideline to sideline, he might be the best in the NFL." (30:00) #3 LB Jack Campbell (Iowa): "He's a pain in the ass in coverage." (38:20) #4 LB Henry To'oTo'o (Alabama): "Ballha...

(5:20) Chris and Ahmed look back at some of the Big Butts who slipped through the cracks, Big Butt Busts, and explain the different roles and positioning of defensive linemen (27:00) #1 DT Jalen Carter (Georgia): “He is the best defensive player in the Draft.” (38:15) BetMGM 1st Defensive Player Drafted Odds: Should Jalen Carter be the first defensive player off the board? And could the Texans be...

(1:20) Will Anderson: Did Chris just ignore his stellar 2021 tape? (15:45) OL Scouting: What makes a prospect a tackle or guard? (26:20) #1 T Darnell Wright (Tennessee): "Even when he loses, he wins." (32:20) #2 T Broderick Jones (Georgia): "He blocked someone into the kicking net." (36:00) #3 T Paris Johnson, Jr. (Ohio State): "His arms are down to the ground." (41:00) #4 T Anton Harrison (Oklaho...

(2:10) Power to the Sheeple: How does Chris feel about Kayvon Thibodeaux a year later? (13:10) EDGE scouting: Is this year's class better than last year's? (18:20) #1 EDGE Tyree Wilson (Texas Tech): Is he worthy of being the #1 defender off the board? (31:45) #2 EDGE Lukas Van Ness (Iowa): "His play strength is off the charts." (44:50)  #3 EDGE Nolan Smith (Georgia): Does his size matter? (59:00) ...

(2:30) TE Scouting: Simms & Connor discuss the balance between receiving skills vs blocking skills, and why the position is slow to develop in the NFL. (13:10) #1 TE Dalton Kincaid (Utah): “After the catch, he’s receiver-like. I wouldn’t be mad if someone took him in the Top 10.” (23:10) #2 TE Sam LaPorta (Iowa): “As the process goes on, it’ll be obvious how well-rounded and good of a football pla...

(3:45) Power to the Sheeple: Ahmed has a theory about good RBs seem "a dime a dozen." (15:45) RB scouting: Chris has changed the way he looks at speed for RBs. (21:30) #1 RB Bijan Robinson (Texas): Is he a better RB prospect than Saquon Barkley? (37:30) #2 RB Jahmyr Gibbs (Alabama): Why is he in the same tier as Bijan? (48:20) #3 RB Roschon Johnson (Texas): "He's an NFL starter. He just got stuck...

(3:10) Power to the Sheeple: Ahmed is upset that Chris was right about Jeff Okudah. (11:55) 2023 CB class: Is this the deepest one we've seen in a while? (14:00) #1 CB Devon Witherspoon (Illinois): "The most exciting film to watch that I can remember in a while." (26:35) #2 CB DJ Turner (Michigan): "I'm shocked he's so down the list for other people." (37:50) #3 CB Christian Gonzalez (Oregon): "Th...

(6:15) Power to the Sheeple: Looking back at recent drafts, Chris explains why he missed on Garrett Wilson and hit on Justin Jefferson. (19:30) What does Chris look for in WRs? (24:30) #1 WR Zay Flowers (Boston College):  "Pedal to the metal in everything he does." (37:30) #2 WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Ohio State):  "Speed is not blazing, but his wiggle is INSANITY." (50:00) #3 WR Quentin Johnston (TC...

(7:30) Power to the Sheeple: What has draft consensus taught us in the past? (14:30) QB Traits: Accuracy, arm strength, running...who are the best and most concerning QBs in each category? (47:30) 2022 QB class: Is Hendon Hooker a better prospect than Kenny Pickett? (49:00) Bryce Young: Why doesn't he compare well to Kyler Murray? (55:00) CJ Stroud: Did he have many tight-window throws? (1:03:45)...

(2:30) QB Scouting: How have running QBs changed Chris' evaluations? What did he learn from Matt Corral? (14:10) QB #1 CJ Stroud (Ohio State): "I was BLOWN AWAY by his film." (29:45) QB #2 Bryce Young (Alabama): "He's a natural." (42:30) QB #3 Hendon Hooker (Tennessee): "What is there not to like?" (55:45) QB #4 Anthony Richardson (Florida): "Not as raw a prospect as you’re led to believe." (1:08:...

(3:30) Aaron Rodgers & Jets: Producer Pete's note: Whatever I type here, it will be outdated by the time you listen to this. (12:00) Darren Waller trade: How does he fit in the Giants offense? And why did the Raiders get rid of him? (22:40) Broncos: Sean Payton is paying to "rebuild Russell Wilson's psyche." (29:10) Falcons: Does Desmond Ridder & Taylor Heinicke mean they are set at QB? (34:35) Pa...

(2:40) Bears sign LB T.J. Edwards: The Eagles lose an underrated piece of their defense. (9:30) Jason Kelce returns: Howie Roseman is downing tequila shots in celebration. (11:20) Broncos sign Jarrett Stidham: And Sean Payton also gets Russell Wilson some more protection. But why is Denver shopping his WRs? (19:15) 49ers sign Javon Hargrave: "The best pass rush in football gets better." (22:00) Br...

(3:30) Lamar Jackson: Will anyone give him a guaranteed contract?  Why are some teams not even exploring it? (24:00) Jets, Patriots, Commanders, Titans: Could Lamar land with any of them? (36:40) Daniel Jones: Should the Giants have committed to him past this year? And could Odell Beckham Jr. be coming to New York next? (53:15) Aaron Rodgers: "I expect him to the Jets to happen in the next few day...

(4:20) Combine value: What do coaches gain from being there? (8:50) BREAKING NEWS: Derek Carr signs with the Saints. How does he fit in New Orleans, and how does this affect the Jets and Panthers? (14:25) Lamar Jackson: Should the Ravens allow other teams to talk to him? (22:10) Daniel Jones: Would you rather have him or Kirk Cousins? (26:50) Franchise Tags: Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard, and Evan Eng...

(2:30) Will Anderson, Jr.: The stud Alabama linebacker talks about potentially going #1 overall and when he knew he had Nick Saban’s respect. (15:40) Tyree Wilson: The Texas Tech passer rusher and Top 5 prospect says whether he’d rather sack Patrick Mahomes or be teammates with him. (25:50) Bryan Bresee: The defensive tackle describes how to run down the hill at Clemson without falling. (35:50) An...

(2:55) Scouting Combine: Does it matter if coaches don't go? (10:30) Simms 2022 All-Pro Offense: Sounds like Chris has a clear-cut Top 4 for his summer QB rankings. (28:30) Simms 2022 All-Pro Defense: "Bobby Wagner is not a Second-Team All-Pro LB. The Rams told you that this week." (48:00) Ahmed's Under-Talked About Team: What QB makes the team (again)? (59:20) Peter Peter Peter Awards: We give so...

(1:30) Deebo Samuel: "You still got that tattoo?" (12:00) Justin Jefferson: What was he thinking when Kirk Cousins threw short on 4th-and-8? (25:45) Garrett Wilson: "We'll stick by Zach no matter what." (35:30) CeeDee Lamb: "I don't think anyone deserves the criticism Dak gets." (46:50) Tee Higgins: What is his reaction when he sees trade rumors? (56:30) Homies' Choice Awards: Check our social med...

(1:45) George Kittle: The 49ers TE talks about the moment in training camp that Brock Purdy got his attention. (10:45) Josh Jacobs: The NFL's rushing leader wants to come back to the Raiders...with a catch. (22:10) Aidan Hutchinson: Does he hope Aaron Rodgers leaves the Packers? (33:40) Isaiah Simmons: The Cardinals LB/Safety talks about the team being too relaxed this season. (44:55) Shaun King:...

(1:50) Brandon Marshall: Simms' former teammate and "brother from another mother" sticks up for Lamar Jackson and players putting their contract before their team. (17:40) Micah Parsons: The Cowboys LB talks about defenders deserving MVP votes and "the two most hated people in Philadelphia." (28:50) Christian McCaffrey: The 49ers RB relives how he learned he was being traded from the Panthers and...