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(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 impress Bears coaches immediately.(27:15) ...Isiah Pacheco? Izzy Abanikanda & Sean Tucker could be contributors down the stretch.(29:35) ...Garrett Wilson? Jordan Addison & Zay Flowers lead a group of potential WR2s.(33:10) ...George Pickens? Marvin Mims & Cedric Tillman could turn heads in training camp.(40:10) ...Chig Okonkwo? Michael Mayer is a perfect fit for Josh McDaniels, and Dalton Kincaid will be big for Josh Allen.(45:30) Offensive Rookie of the Year odds: Chris likes a few longshot bets.(47:50) Who is this year's...Aidan Hutchinson? Jalen Carter on the Eagles is unfair.(51:30) ...James Houston? BJ O

(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 "goons", even if he doesn't love Joey Porter Jr.(34:50) Seahawks: Seattle has "a bunch of psychos" in their secondary.(38:45) Titans: "This is a perfect spot for Will Levis."(42:20) Lions: Did they overdraft Jahmyr Gibbs & Jack Campbell?(47:50) Bills: Dalton Kincaid is a true weapon for Josh Allen.(51:50) Bears: "It made sense for how they want to play."(54:50) Bengals:  Chase Brown could slide in quickly behind Joe Mixon.(57:25) Colts: "Anthony Richardson has to play. This second. Right now."(1:01:15) Raiders: "Tyree Wilson was the top pass rusher on their board."(1:04:10) Giants: "I liked Deonte Banks more than Christian

(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(27:10) #10 Bears: OT Darnell Wright(28:35) #11 Titans: G Peter Skoronski(30:30) #12 Lions: RB Jahmyr Gibbs(32:25) #13 Packers: EDGE Lukas Van Ness(35:00) #14 Steelers: OT Broderick Jones(36:45) #15 Jets: EDGE Will McDonald IV(39:10) #16 Commanders: CB Emmanuel Forbes(40:45) #17 Patriots: CB Christian Gonzalez(42:35) #18 Lions: LB Jack Campbell(44:20) #19 Buccaneers: DT Calijah Kancey #19(45:40) #20 Seahawks: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba #20(47:05) #21 Chargers: WR Quentin Johnston(48:45) #22 Ravens: WR Zay Flowers(50:25) #23 Vikings: WR Jordan Addison(52:30) #24 Giants: CB Deonte Banks(54:25) #25 Bills: TE Dalton Kincaid(56:35) #26 Cowboys: DT

(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) Big Board: Who are Chris' Top 5 players in the draft, regardless of position?(43:45) Quarterbacks: How far could C.J. Stroud fall? Does Anthony Richardson need to play right away?(49:40) Offensive line: Could Peter Skoronski be an LT? Could the Giants or Raiders be targeting OL?(55:30) Defensive line: Could the Saints trade up for a DL? Could Lukas Van Ness fall?(1:00:00) 2024 QBs: Is Caleb Williams factoring into team strategies this year?(1:02:15) Trading up: Who is a candidate to trade back into Round 1 for a QB?(1:09:35) Biggest Draft Predictions: Ahmed and Chris go bold on Anthony Richardson, Bijan Robinson, and Ja

(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) #9 Bears: G Peter Skoronski (Northwestern)(42:15) #10 Eagles: RB Bijan Robinson (Texas)(45:15) #11 Titans: CB Christian Gonzalez (Oregon)(47:40) #12 Texans: QB Anthony Richardson (Florida)(50:15) #13 Jets: DT Calijah Kancey (Pittsburgh)(52:30) #14 Patriots: T Broderick Jones (Georgia)(54:50) #15 Packers: TE Dalton Kincaid (Utah)(57:00) #16 Commanders: TE Michael Mayer (Notre Dame)(59:00) #17 Steelers: T Darnell Wright (Tennessee)(1:01:30) #18 Lions: DT Mazi Smith (Michigan)(1:04:15) #19 Buccaneers: T Anton Harrison (Oklahoma)(1:06:00) #20 Seahawks: EDGE Nolan Smith (Georgia)(1:08:30) #21 Chargers: WR Zay Flowers (Boston Co

(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): "Ballhawk. He ATTACKS."(45:00) #5 LB Ivan Pace, Jr (Cincinnati): "Whoa is he explosive."(51:30) Robin Hood LBs: Drew Sanders (Arkansas) & Owen Pappoe (Auburn) get honorable mentions.(55:50) Will Anderson, Jr: If he plays standup LB, where would he rank on this list?(57:10) Safety Scouting: The free safety/strong safety lines have been blurred.(1:02:00) #1 S Jartavius "Quan" Martin (Illinois): "He has AMAZING cover skills."(1:10:10) #2 S Sydney Brown (Illinois): "Can Illinois invite me to their school this year?"(1:17:05) #3 S Brian Branch (Alabama): "He's as good as it gets in slot coverage."(1:22:40) #4 S Christopher Smith

(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 the team that surprises with a defender at #2?(44:00) #2 DT Calijah Kancey (Pitt): “I watch him and think, there’s no way he didn’t work with Aaron Donald on that move. It’s Tasmanian devil type stuff”(54:45) #3 DT Bryan Bresee (Clemson): “He’s gonna be a force as an interior pass rusher”(1:03:00) #4 DT Mazi Smith (Michigan): “The big dancing bear of this draft, but too good of a player to not dominate more”(1:11:00) #5 DT Adetomiwa Adebawore (Northwestern): “His game is about explosion and disruption”(1:19:30) Robin Hood DT prospects: Keeanu Benton (Wisconsin), Zacch Pickens (South Carolina), Jaquelin Roy (LSU), Colby

(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 (Oklahoma): "This is a franchise left tackle."(43:25) #5 T Blake Freeland (BYU): Is his weight a concern?(47:30) Dawand Jones (Ohio State): Why didn't he make Chris' Top 5?(50:10) #1 G Peter Skoronski (Northwestern): "He can play tackle, but he's a Pro Bowl guard."(55:55) #2 G Matthew Bergeron (Syracuse): "He's playing 1-on-1 basketball out there."(1:01:00) #3 G O’Cyrus Torrence (Florida): "He's like an O-lineman that would be cast in a movie."(1:05:50) #4 C John Michael Schmitz (Minnesota): "He's in a class of his own as a center."(1:10:00) #5 G Cody Mauch (North Dakota State): "Just not a lot of O-linemen move like him."(1:14:

(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) #4 EDGE Will McDonald IV (Iowa State): "He was totally out of position and he was still throwing people around."(1:05:50) #5 EDGE Will Anderson Jr. (Alabama): "Look at the film. Don't look at the numbers."(1:24:50) Robin Hood EDGE prospects: Zach Harrison (Ohio State), Myles Murphy (Clemson), Derrick Hall (Auburn), Felix Anudike-Uzomah (Kansas State), Byron Young (Tennessee), BJ Ojulari (LSU)(1:34:15) #AskMeAnything: What about Keion White (Georgia Tech)? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener fo

(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 player he is”(30:55) #3 TE Michael Mayer (Notre Dame): “When he catches the ball, he wants to go to the house. He’s angry, he wants to run over people.”(39:20) #4 TE Josh Whyle (Cincinnati): “His route-running is off-the-charts good."(46:45) #5 TE Darnell Washington (Georgia): “If there’s gonna be a Gronk in this class, it’s gonna be this guy”(59:45) Robin Hood TEs: Brenton Strange (Penn St), Luke Musgrave (Oregon St), Luke Schoonmaker (Michigan), Tucker Kraft (South Dakota St), and Elijah Higgins (Stanford) are among the honorable mentions(1:20:00) Connor gives his Top 5 TEs(1:24:45) The guys compare notes on their T

(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 behind a stud."(59:10) #4 RB Sean Tucker (Syracuse): "A little ball of muscle."(1:06:40) #5 RB Chase  Brown (Illinois): "He is all about violence and twitch."(1:12:50) Robin Hood RBs: Kendre Miller (TCU), Zach Charbonnet (UCLA), and Devon Achane (Texas A&M) are among the honorable mentions.(1:26:45) CB rankings reactions: Chris addresses concerns about about Devon Witherspoon's speed and CB Emmanuel Forbes' size. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(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): "There's not much to nitpick here."(46:00) #4 CB Deonte Banks (Maryland): "He's an island, shut down, man-to-man corner."(53:40) #5 CB Kelee Ringo (Georgia): "Nobody is gonna push this f*cker around."(1:04:00) Joey Porter Jr (Penn State): Why didn't he make the Top 5?(1:08:45) Robin Hood CBs: Cam Mitchell, Cam Smith, and Terell Smith get honorable mentions.(1:13:20) Simms WR rankings reactions: Where would Zay Flowers rank in last year's draft? And Chris gives his thoughts on Josh Downs, Cedric Tillman, and A.T. Perry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use

(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 (TCU): "We’re talking Tee Higgins-ish, but more explosive."(58:00) #4 WR Michael Wilson (Stanford): "This dude can cut on a dime. "(1:05:50) #5 WR Jalin Hyatt (Tennessee): "If you like speed, then you like Jalin Hyatt."(1:15:50) WR Honorable Mentions: Including Jordan Addison, Jonathan Mingo & Michael Jefferson(1:26:20) – Lamar Jackson requested a trade Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(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) Hendon Hooker: Does Chris agree with Kurt Warner's critiques of him?(1:11:55) Anthony Richardson: Does he really have the highest ceiling in this class?(1:15:40) Dorian Thompson-Robinson: Don't sleep on his arm.(1:18:20) Will Levis: Are we overlooking his injuries and bad offense?(1:21:00) Jake Haener: Is he this year's Brock Purdy?(1:23:30) Max Duggan: "He can be a starting QB in the NFL one day."(1:24:40) Clayton Tune: "There's one thing that really bothered me about him."(1:25:45) Stetson Bennett: "His decision-making is not as good as I was expecting."(1:28:35) Tanner McKee: "There are some mechanics that are all over

(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."(1:08:20) T-QB #5 Dorian Thompson-Robinson (UCLA): "His arm is up there with the best in his class."(1:15:45) T-QB #5 Will Levis (Kentucky): "His 10 best throws are up there with anybody."(1:29:00) Max Duggan (TCU): An honorable mention, "his arm is more explosive than I gave it credit for." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(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) Panthers: Andy Dalton "is perfect for that situation."(38:20) Darius Slay: The Eagles cut the star CB, and it's not for his tweets against Simms.(43:15) Bears: Is Justin Fields the best passer D.J. Moore has ever had?(48:10) Lions: Is David Montgomery a good fit with D'Andre Swift?(51:30) Vikings: "Byron Murphy is an upgrade over Patrick Peterson."(54:40) Browns: Dalvin Tomlinson helps a defense "that was way too small."(57:00) Texans: "I love Jimmie Ward. Kamikaze tackler."(59:40) Colts: Samson Ebukam is an "under-the-radar, really good signing."(1:01:00) Cowboys: They cut Ezekiel Elliott, and needed to trade for

(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) Broncos sign Mike McGlinchey: Denver gets "the best right tackle" in this class.(24:30) Austin Ekeler wants a trade: Is he still a good fit in Kellen Moore's Chargers offense?(26:20) Falcons: They trade for Jonnu Smith and add run-stopping DT David Onyemata.(30:10) Patriots re-sign CB Jonathan Jones: "A premier nickel corner."(31:30) Lions sign CB Cam Sutton: Does this affect their plans for the 6th overall pick?(34:15) Ravens cut Calais Campbell: Is this it for the Hall of Fame DL?(35:25) Dolphins trade for Jalen Ramsey: Chris invites Darius Slay & Quandre Diggs on the pod.(43:40) Lamar Jackson: Keep your eye on the C

(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 days."(1:02:10) Packers: What holes do they need to plug in free agency?(1:10:30) Tua Tagovailoa: Should the Dolphins use the 5th-year option on him?(1:16:00) Geno Smith: Can the Seahawks stay competitive while paying him?(1:21:30) Derek Carr: Why should he be better with the Saints than he was with Josh McDaniels?(1:33:50) Free Agent WRs: Who will be this year's Christian Kirk? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(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 Engram aren't going anywhere.(31:20) Combine Big Takeaways: Chris was wowed by the edge rushers and the QB who threw "the best, by far."(43:20) GUEST: Connor Rogers: Our new draft expert tells the story of Simms The Receptionist.(47:30) Cornerbacks: Christian Gonzalez, DJ Turner, Devon Witherspoon, Joey Porter Jr, and Deonte Banks headline a ridiculous CB class.(54:45) Safeties: Brian Branch is a CB who might be the best safety in this class. And Antonio Johnson, Ji'Ayir Brown, Sydney Brown, and Chris Smith make up a slower group.(58:25) Top Quarterbacks: The guys break down top picks CJ Stroud, Bryce Young, and Anthony Ric

(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) Andy Reid: The Chiefs coach talks about fish and chips, and tells us more about the play that helped win the Chiefs the Super Bowl. (47:40) Mike McDaniel: The Dolphins head coach comes in with swag and tells us why Tua Tagovailoa is taking jujitsu this offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.