Sports Krunch w/DKROM

1. NFC West -How much confidence (if any) does the Cardinals selection of Chase Bisontis give you in Jeremiyah Love's chances of NOT having the same kind of rookie campaign that Ashton Jeanty had last season? -Would you be surprised if Carson Beck does NOT start five-plus games this year? -Do you see De'Zhaun Stribling as a long-term upgrade over Jauan Jennings? -Is it fair to expect a qua...

1. AFC West -How well do you think Keyron Crawford fills that gaping hole opposite Mad Maxx starting on Day 1? -How bullish are you on Trey Zuhn III winning one of those Week 1 starting OL spots? -With the additions of Mansoor Delane, Peter Woods and R. Mason Thomas, do the Chiefs have the right pieces in place to make those game-sealing defensive plays they just couldn't make last season? -Do...

1. If the Over/Under on Round 1 trades is 5, would you take the over or under? 2. Due to this "tackle tax", would you expect seven OT’s to go in the top-25, if not the top-20? 3. Would you take the over or under on six safeties going in the top-100 picks? 4. Just how far can you see Reuben Bain, Jr. falling? 5. Which of these two scenarios do you think is more likely: 3 QB’s go in the fi...

1. Which of the following three scenarios would be the best possible outcome for the Cardinals in Round 1: A. Staying put and taking Arvell Reese or David Bailey, B. Staying put and taking Jeremiyah Love or C. Trading back with the Cowboys at 12, getting Dallas's 2027 first or second, and selecting Francis Mauigoa or Spencer Fano? 2. If there is still no agreement with Trent Williams in place...

1. If Dan Campbell truly wants to move Penei Sewell to the blindside, do you think it's more likely the Lions use the #17 overall pick on Arizona State's Max Iheanachor or Clemson's Blake Miller as opposed to Kadyn Proctor? 2. Is it reasonable for Vikings fans to expect Rob Brzezinski to follow the Rick Spielman draft approach and largely abandon that of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah? 3. Teams th...

1. Although the Saints still have screaming needs at WR and pass rusher headed into next Thursday night, do you think it's imperative they stick with the disciplined draft approach they showed in 2025? 2. In Ian Cunningham's first season as Bears Assistant GM, his boss at the time, Ryan Poles, traded back four times on Day 3 alone, increasing the Bears total number of draft picks from 6 to...

1. Do you think John Harbaugh is now the man in charge of the Giants player personnel decisions (as opposed to GM Joe Schoen) and if so, do you anticipate a Ravens-esque draft approach from the G-Men? 2. Do you think the Commanders roster is in a good enough position for them to take Jeremiyah Love at 7 overall? Or would they be wise to prioritize a position of value instead? 3. Which defensive pr...

1. When it comes to building an offense around a young QB, Daniel Jeremiah constantly stresses the three P's: play-caller, playmakers, and protection. Based on the way the roster currently looks, which of the two P's do you think is more urgent for the Raiders to address at the top of round 2: protection or playmakers? 2. What would constitute an ideal, yet realistic Day 1 haul for the Chi...

1. With Aaron Glenn headed into 2026 as a lame duck head coach, do you think GM Darren Mougey and the Jets scouting staff almost certainly have to be banging the table for scheme-transcendent talent? 2. Given the current state of the Dolphins roster, do you think new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan is truly in position to select the best player available regardless of position? 3. Do you think Brandon Beane...

1. Should the Browns first goal of this 2026 draft be trading back from 6? 2. Which of Caleb Downs or Mansoor Delane would give the Bengals D the best chance possible to be a league-average unit in 2026? 3. If he falls to 14, do you think Rueben Bain, Jr. will be a Raven? 4. What MUST the Steelers do in this draft in order to convince an increasingly frustrated fanbase that they are not still trea...

1. Many (if not most) are very down on this year’s RB class. Mel Kiper, Jr. says he believes there are only 3 or 4 RB’s maximum that are worth a top-100 pick. That said, others, including friend of the program Bill Carroll, say that this RB crop isn’t as bad as many think. What are your overall thoughts on the 2026 RB class? 2. Since 2017, five RB’s have been selected in the top-10: Leonard Fourne...

1. If you're Titans GM Mike Borgonzi, would you prioritize sheer talent over premium positions at 4 overall? 2. Unless they can strike gold with instant impact players from this draft, is this likely Chris Ballard’s final draft as Colts GM? 3. Do you see any other glaring needs for the Texans outside of OL, and do you see any other glaring needs for the Jaguars outside of boundary CB? 4. Titan...

1. In November, Dane Brugler of The Athletic reported that while NFL scouts were in agreement about Fernando Mendoza's very high floor, they were split on his ceiling. Just how high do you think Mendoza's ceiling is? 2. Ted Nguyen of The Athletic wrote that he views Ty Simpson as “more of a third-round pick who will get pushed up to the second round because of a weak overall class.” Do you...

1. If you were a defensive coordinator, would you start Arvell Reese off at off-ball LB along with a small package of plays per game on the edge…or vice versa? 2. Aside from everything he did at the Combine, what makes Sonny Styles arguably the best pure LB prospect since Roquan Smith in 2018? 3. Given his so-so skills in coverage, his below average size and length and now his knee injury, do you...

1. Are Francis Mauigoa and/or Spencer Fano NFL-caliber tackles? Which of them deserves to be the first OL off the board and why? 2. If we take this first round "tackle tax" out of the picture, would you say Monroe Freeling is worth the risk for say the Browns at 6 despite his shortcomings (lack of starting experience, raw areas in his game, etc.)? 3. How much optimism do you have (if any...

1. Do you think Arvell Reese would be better served playing edge or off-ball LB at the NFL level? 2. Do you share the concerns JP Acosta and others may have about David Bailey? 3. Are far too many NFL teams second guessing Rueben Bain, Jr. due to his short arms and build? 4. Is Keldric Faulk worth a top-15 pick like Mykel Williams was in 2025? 5. Based on the tape alone, just how high would you sa...

1. Given the increasingly high demand for do-it-all safeties, is Caleb Downs worth a top-10 pick? 2. Why is Mansoor Delane your top-ranked corner, and do you have any worries about his lack of length and athleticism at the NFL level? 3. Should he underwhelm or be unable to work out at his Pro Day, how far can you see Jermod McCoy falling? Do you think some teams will have McCoy's fellow Tennes...

1. As of right now, the vast majority of industry draft boards have Ohio State's Carnell Tate, USC's Makai Lemon, and Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson as the three best WR's in this class. In what specific order would you rank them and why? 2. What distinguishes Omar Cooper, Jr. from the rest of the WR's outside the consensus top 3, and just how high can you see him getting drafted...

1. Do you think the "very few stars, but lots of starters" vibe from 2025 applies even more to the 2026 draft class? 2. Just how far do you think Rueben Bain, Jr. can fall? 3. Which of those two WR prospects (Jordyn Tyson or Makai Lemon) do you think is in more danger of falling further than expected? 4. Which of those three prospects would you say has the most to gain (or lose) from the...

1. Super Bowl LX Takeaways -DKrom: The last two Super Bowl winners are proof that there’s no such thing as too much DL depth -Hal: Seahawks won the battle of attrition and peaked at the right time thanks to their strong depth 2. Super Bowl LX Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: John Schneider, Hal: Mike Macdonald) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Rams D/ST, Hal: Josh McDaniels) 3. Coaching Carousel -Gradin...

1. Divisional Weekend Takeaways -DKrom: Turnovers are truly the great equalizer in football -Hal: Hard-hitting, takeaway-producing defenses stole the show 2. Divisional Weekend Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Bo Nix, Hal: Seahawks D) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Nick Caserio, Hal: Terry Pegula) 3. Coaching Carousel -Grading the Falcons hire of Kevin Stefanski as head coach (DKrom: B+, Hal: C-) -Gra...

1. Wild Card Weekend Takeaways -DKrom: The NFL MUST name the Coach of the Year award after Kyle Shanahan -Hal: Finally, the NFL put the "WILD" in Wild Card Weekend 2. Wild Card Weekend Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Colston Loveland, Hal: Caleb Williams) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Kevin Patullo, Hal: Omar Khan & Art Rooney II) 3. 2026 NFL Draft (Top-10 Mock Draft) 4. Coaching Carou...

1. Week 18 Takeaways -DKrom: NFL parity continues its decades-long pattern when it comes to the playoffs -Hal: Tie-breakers factor in massively with two non-playoff teams (Falcons, Raiders) determining playoff seeds 2. Week 18 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Aaron Rodgers, Hal: Seahawks D) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Mike Brown, Hal: Owners of teams with fired HC's and retained GM's [excep...

1. Week 17 Takeaways -DKrom: Voters face an EXTREMELY difficult decision on 2025 Coach of the Year honors -Hal: Teams that had nothing to play for played HARD (e.g.: Browns, Colts, Bengals, Falcons) 2. Week 17 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Derrick Henry, Hal: Drake Maye) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Mike Tomlin, Hal: Arthur Smith) 3. Rating the Playoff Teams (One-And-Done, Dancers, Championship C...

1. Week 16 Takeaways -DKrom: Week 16 delivered the extra layer of chaos to the playoff picture that the NFL wanted...and it couldn't have happened in more dramatic fashion -Hal: NFL officiating is making my head explode 2. Week 16 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Sam Darnold/Zach Charbonnet, Hal: Young QB's and their coaches) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Sean Payton, Hal: John Harbaugh/Todd...