Sports Krunch w/DKROM
478 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDKROM is a Chicago based Sportswriter & sportscaster with a near encyclopedic knowledge of all things NFL. We here at Sports Krunch with DKrom enforce our “No Spin” policy 24/7/365, and do our absolute best to help all of you football fans cut through the spin and get to the truth. Sports Krunch will cover all the important stories you may have missed in the NFL universe. Sports Krunch will regularly have very influential and knowledgeable guests. So be on the lookout for the next episode and be sure to subscribe!
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#277: 2021 Week 1 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
September 06, 2021 19:06 - 59 minutes - 111 MB1. GOOD IDEA/BAD IDEA -Was it a good idea or bad idea for the Patriots to release Cam Newton and hand over the reins to Mac Jones right from the get go? -Was it a good idea or bad idea for the Broncos to name Teddy Bridgewater as their starting QB over Drew Lock? -Is it a good idea or bad idea for the Bears to begin the season with Andy Dalton under center as opposed to Justin Fields? -Is it a good idea or bad idea for the 49ers to hold Trey Lance out of practice until Week 3 so the ...
#276: Final Fantasy Football Prep Session (with Mike Dente)
August 21, 2021 03:25 - 30 minutes - 56 MB1. Based on everything we’ve seen and/or heard out of training camp and preseason action thus far, which player’s fantasy stock has gone up the most, and which player’s stock has fallen the most in your view? 2. In terms of the running back position, who are your favorite running backs this season outside the top four (McCaffrey, Cook, Henry, Kamara)? 3. One of the keys to not just prevailing in fantasy football, but in literally anything, it to be willing to go against the grain when it c...
#275: NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap, Latest NFL News and Notes + More (with Hal Bent, Full Press Coverage)
August 18, 2021 01:37 - 43 minutes - 80.7 MB1. While I still firmly believe Trevor Lawrence will be the man under center on September 12, is it just absolutely bonkers for Urban Meyer to give Gardner Minshew any kind of chance to start? 2. This year, the NFL plans to crack down on taunting, as NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported a few weeks ago. Two taunting fouls per game will now result in an automatic ejection, plus fines and even suspensions. Yet in Week 1 of preseason action, officials were flagging even the most innocent of ce...
#274: WOMEN IN SPORTS + 2021 Chicago Bears/NFL Talk (with athlete manager Ally Redig, Founder/President of Athlete Relations)
August 12, 2021 02:11 - 33 minutes - 62 MB1. Do you know or know of Kelly Kleine, and if so, what kind of football mind did the Broncos get with her and what makes her so good at what she does? 2. Who do you have in mind for the first ever all-woman NFL broadcast? 3. In recent months, your business, Athlete Relations has grown even more. In addition to signing more NFL clients, in what other ways has Athlete Relations expanded since we last had you on? 4. During your time in the sports industry, have you ever felt mistreated sole...
#273: WOMEN IN SPORTS (with Rebecca Carney, Tampa Bay Rays Radio)
August 10, 2021 19:17 - 23 minutes - 43 MB1. As you know, this past year-and-a-half or so has been nothing short of paradigm shifting in terms of women in sports. It seems that every month, a new glass ceiling in the sports industry is smashed to pieces. In recent months, we’ve seen the highest-ranked female scouting executives in NFL history (Kelly Kleine of the Denver Broncos and Catherine Raiche of the Philadelphia Eagles) and two women (Becky Hammon and Teresa Weatherspoon) receive serious consideration for NBA head coaching jo...
#272: Early Storylines From NFL Training Camps (with Carl Dumler of Mile High Huddle)
August 05, 2021 02:51 - 33 minutes - 62.8 MB1. If both Carson Wentz and Quenton Nelson take until late October to recover, are the Colts looking at a potential top-10, if not top-five pick in the 2022 NFL Draft? 2. Chris Mortensen reported that the Colts are not going to pursue a trade for a veteran QB like Nick Foles, Gardner Minshew, or Marcus Mariota at this time, but implied the team can change its mind if Jacob Eason struggles badly in preseason. Should that happen, which of those three aforementioned quarterbacks would YOU tra...
#271: SPORTS KRUNCH SPECIAL (2021 Fantasy Football advice with CBS Sports Senior Fantasy Writer Dave Richard)
July 30, 2021 02:36 - 44 minutes - 82.8 MB1. DRAFT STRATEGIES -The two most common ways to begin a fantasy football draft (at least the ones I’ve come across) are to either draft two running backs in the first two rounds, or to draft one running back and one wide receiver in the first two rounds. Which of the two approaches do you prefer and why? -When you’re drafting, how much stock do you put into early season schedules (Weeks 1-4) and [fantasy] playoff schedules? 2. Speaking of fantasy playoff schedules, with the NFL chang...
#270: Burning Questions on the eve of 2021 NFL Training Camps (with Mark Schofield)
July 27, 2021 05:22 - 43 minutes - 81 MB1. Hypothetically speaking, if there’s a tie in the competition between Justin Fields and Andy Dalton at the end of preseason play, and if there’s a tie between Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo at the end of preseason play, should the Bears and 49ers unquestionably start Justin Fields and Trey Lance, respectively, in Week 1? 2. What should we expect from Zach Wilson and this young Jets offense this season, and do you think Joe Douglas has put his rookie QB in the best possible position to suc...
#269: 2021 Chicago Bears Preview (with Jacob Infante, Windy City Gridiron)
July 23, 2021 04:02 - 35 minutes - 65.6 MB1. Hypothetically speaking, should the QB competition between Justin Fields and Andy Dalton, end in a tie, with both training camp and preseason play accounted for, should the tie go to Fields or Dalton? If Dalton starts Week 1, when is the earliest you think we see Justin Fields this season? 2. What is your most educated guess as to Allen Robinson’s future as a Bear at this point in time? How much hotter should Ryan Pace’s seat be if the Bears let Allen Robinson walk for nothing? 3. The t...
#268: 2021 Carolina Panthers Preview (with Sheena Quick, Panthers insider for 1340 AM Fox Sports Radio)
July 16, 2021 01:47 - 24 minutes - 45.9 MB1. Based on the intel you have, why did the Panthers decide to take Jaycee Horn over Justin Fields, and why do they think Sam Darnold can be the long-term answer for them at QB? 2. Outside of Jaycee Horn, which Panthers rookie do you see making the biggest impact this season? 3. Last season, Christian McCaffrey, the focal point of the Panthers offense, only played three games due to various injuries. With the NFL moving to the new 17-game regular season format this season, how much do th...
#267: WOMEN IN SPORTS (with Courtney Collard, The Draft Network)
July 11, 2021 19:39 - 37 minutes - 69.3 MB1. What will be the next major barrier to fall for women in pro sports? Will it be the first woman NBA head coach, first woman NFL GM, first woman NFL offensive or defensive coordinator, or something else? 2. You currently work for The Draft Network, which I have said many times is THE best year-round NFL Draft resource there is. We have interviewed many of your colleagues, including your partner in crime (the good kind) Paige Dimakos earlier this year. What exactly do you do for TDN, and ...
#266: WOMEN IN SPORTS + 2021 Denver Broncos Preview (with Romi Bean, CBS 4 Denver Sports Anchor/Reporter)
July 05, 2021 22:17 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MB1. What will be the next major glass ceiling to be shattered in pro sports? Will it be the first woman NBA head coach, first woman NFL GM, first woman NFL offensive or defensive coordinator, or something else? 2. How did your experience as a Broncos cheerleader help make you into the strong, powerful woman you are today, and how pivotal were those seven years in getting you ready to go into sports media? 3. During your seven years on the team, did you ever encounter anyone giving you hell ...
#265: 2021 Tennessee Titans Preview (with ESPN Titans reporter Turron Davenport)
June 25, 2021 03:29 - 12 minutes - 24.1 MB1. Just a few weeks ago, the Titans acquired Future Hall of Fame WR Julio Jones and a 2023 sixth-round pick from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for Tennessee’s 2022 second-round pick and 2023 fourth-round pick. Now you add Julio Jones, who can still play at a very high level, to a Titans offense that has arguably the best running back in the NFL in Derrick Henry, A.J. Brown, who has grown into a top-10 WR in the NFL after just two seasons in the league, and a QB in Ryan Tannehill who has pl...
#264: 2021 New Orleans Saints Preview + Life as a Woman Covering The NFL (with Saints beat reporter Katherine Terrell of The Athletic)
June 21, 2021 22:21 - 22 minutes - 42 MB1. This is the first year of the post-Drew Brees era for the Saints. Thus, all eyes are on the looming training camp battle between Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston to be the starting QB Week 1 in New Orleans. As of right now, what is your most educated guess as to which of those two will be under center for the Saints September 12 against the Packers? 2. Given the COVID-related salary cap reduction this season, the Saints cap issues were further magnified this year. Moreover, according to Ov...
#263: 2021 NFL Draft Recap (AFC South with Jake Arthur)
June 18, 2021 02:17 - 34 minutes - 63.1 MB1. Jaguars -Not only did I feel the Travis Etienne pick was a waste given the presence of James Robinson on the roster, Urban Meyer says they are trying to get Etienne to play wide receiver in addition to running back, and he’s never played the former position. Outside of Etienne’s familiarity with Trevor Lawrence and his impact on team culture, how do you justify the Jaguars taking him in the first round? -With their first of two second-round picks, the Jaguars selected Tyson Campbell...
#262: 2021 NFL Draft Recap (NFC East with Cole Thompson)
June 12, 2021 15:05 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MB1. Eagles -With their first-round pick, the Eagles traded up two spots with the division-rival Cowboys, leapfrogging the division-rival Giants to take DeVonta Smith. Now, we all know about DeVonta Smith. He was the 2020 Heisman Trophy winner and despite his size, he does EVERYTHING you want a WR to do. While I personally expect DeVonta Smith to have at LEAST a very good career (as in multiple Pro Bowls plus an All Pro honor or two), the Eagles, at least in my view, could have done a lot ...
#261: Nick Kendell's 2021 NFL Roster Rankings
June 08, 2021 00:44 - 44 minutes - 81.8 MB1. Before we begin here, please explain the criteria you used in determining the ranking of all 32 NFL rosters 2. NFC North (Packers 1 [3], Vikings 2 [7], Bears 3 [24], Lions 4 [31]) -Why did you rank the Vikings roster as high as you did? At least to me, they don’t seem anywhere near as strong as they were in 2018 when they were preseason Super Bowl darlings -With Justin Fields now in the fold, what are the next must-dos for the Bears in roster building? 3. AFC West (Chiefs 1 [2], B...
#260: 2021 NFL Draft Recap (NFC West with Jeff Barnes)
June 04, 2021 02:18 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MB1. 49ers -The 49ers arguably made the biggest move in the arms race draft-wise. After losing out to the division-rival Rams in the Matthew Stafford sweepstakes, the 49ers went all in on finding their next franchise QB in the draft, trading two future first-round picks to move all the way up to three, where they selected Trey Lance. Before they made the move, Mark Schofield, one of THE best QB minds in the business, told me on this podcast that there was no clearer hand-in-glove scheme fit...
#259: 2021 NFL Draft Recap (NFC South with Jeff Barnes)
May 27, 2021 02:25 - 41 minutes - 76.6 MB1. Falcons -With the fourth overall pick, the Falcons decided to pass on a potential successor to Matt Ryan and instead took Kyle Pitts, the best non-QB prospect in the draft. Even though Pitts is listed as a tight end that, at least to some degree, is a misnomer. You can line him up inline, in the slot, or even at the X receiver position, and he is still equally as effective. Assuming the Falcons keep Julio Jones this season, does the addition of Kyle Pitts make the Falcons pass catching...
#258: 2021 NFL Draft Recap (NFC North with Jacob Infante)
May 26, 2021 00:50 - 1 hour - 114 MB1. Lions -With their first-round pick, the Lions began their draft theme of drafting guys that can “bite kneecaps off” with Oregon OT Penei Sewell. His addition arguably makes the Lions offensive line one of the most promising groups in the NFL. The Lions now have rock solid bookend tackles with Sewell at RT and Taylor Decker at left tackle. Inside, they have All Pro Frank Ragnow at center and Jonah Jackson, who had a very good rookie season in 2020, at one of the guard spots. Would you b...
#257: 2021 NFL Draft Recap (AFC East with Connor Rogers)
May 21, 2021 01:10 - 29 minutes - 54 MB1. Jets -A month and a half before the draft, everyone was saying that the Jets would take Zach Wilson with the second overall pick, and that’s exactly what they did. Personally, I would have taken either Justin Fields or Trey Lance ahead of Wilson, but you’re a better evaluator of game tape than I am and you had Zach Wilson as the best of the three “non-Trevor Lawrence” QB’s in the draft. Why was Zach Wilson the right choice for the Jets to bet their long-term future on? -With their s...
#256: 2021 NFL Draft Recap (AFC West with Lance Sanderson)
May 16, 2021 22:59 - 43 minutes - 79.8 MB1. Broncos -In a move that will be scrutinized indefinitely, the Broncos, like the Panthers and Lions before them, decided to pass on Justin Fields and instead used their first-round pick on Alabama CB Patrick Surtain II. Despite the metaphorical black eye that could result from this decision, Surtain is a high-floor/high-ceiling prospect. Based on the numbers he put up at his Pro Day, he profiles very similarly to Derwin James athletically. Just how high is Patrick Surtain’s ceiling? The B...
#255: 2021 NFL Draft Recap (AFC North with Bill Carroll)
May 14, 2021 23:53 - 37 minutes - 69.3 MB1. Bengals Draft Class -The Bengals ignored the advice we gave them on our Dash To The Draft AFC North Preview show and went with Ja’Marr Chase over Penei Sewell. That said, you can’t deny Ja’Marr Chase is a pretty special prospect and aside from his established chemistry with Joe Burrow, what does he bring to the Bengals WR room that Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd lack? -With their second round selection, the Bengals invested in additional protection for Joe Burrow. That said, many believe th...
#255: 2021 NFL Draft AFC North Recap (with Bill Carroll)
May 14, 2021 23:53 - 37 minutes - 69.3 MB1. Bengals Draft Class -The Bengals ignored the advice we gave them on our Dash To The Draft AFC North Preview show and went with Ja’Marr Chase over Penei Sewell. That said, you can’t deny Ja’Marr Chase is a pretty special prospect and aside from his established chemistry with Joe Burrow, what does he bring to the Bengals WR room that Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd lack? -With their second round selection, the Bengals invested in additional protection for Joe Burrow. That said, many believe th...
#254: 2021 Dash To The Draft Divisional Tour (AFC East with Jeff Barnes)
April 28, 2021 02:13 - 43 minutes - 79.5 MB1. Barring an unprecedented last minute surprise, the Jets are heavily expected to take BYU QB Zach Wilson with the #2 overall pick. Some respected voices on Draft Twitter, however, believe the Jets are making a mistake by taking Zach Wilson over Justin Fields. Do you share that view? And if you do, for the sake of playing Devil’s Advocate, why do you think the Jets love Wilson more? 2. Speaking of Justin Fields, it may be the worst kept secret in the NFL that Bill Belichick has the hots f...
#253: 2021 Dash To The Draft Divisional Tour (AFC South with Jake Arthur)
April 21, 2021 23:25 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MB1. It is a VERY exciting time to be a Jacksonville Jaguars fan. Not only do the Jaguars possess the #1 overall pick in the draft (which they will use to select Trevor Lawrence, arguably the most coveted QB prospect since Andrew Luck), they have four picks in the top-50 alone. Should the Jags get two immediate contributors to go alongside Trevor Lawrence in this draft, could they contend for a wild card playoff spot (if not the AFC South title) this season? 2. Trevor Lawrence’s recent inter...
#252: 2021 Dash To The Draft Divisional Tour (NFC North with Cole Thompson)
April 21, 2021 02:03 - 59 minutes - 111 MB1. The Lions begin yet another different regime with new GM Brad Holmes and new head coach Dan Campbell. And this roster has tons of pressing needs from top to bottom. So, the Lions have quite a difficult decision to make with that 7th overall pick. Given the unprecedented amount of uncertainty surrounding this draft, should they trade down and add even more future picks to their arsenal? Or if the last of the top four QB’s falls in their lap, do they stay put and take that QB and have him s...
#251: 2021 Dash To The Draft Divisional Tour (AFC North with Bill Carroll)
April 18, 2021 01:01 - 47 minutes - 87.1 MB1. Given how much Joe Burrow was hit last season plus the multi-ligament knee injury he suffered, many, if not most, believe that it is a no-brainer for the Bengals to take an OT with the fifth overall pick, whether that be Penei Sewell or Rashawn Slater. However, recent buzz has the Bengals going with Joe Burrow’s favorite target at LSU Ja’Marr Chase. In your view, would it be a mistake for the Bengals to pass on the urgent need to protect Joe Burrow with their first round selection? 2. T...
#250: 2021 Dash To The Draft Divisional Tour (NFC West with Javier Vega)
April 15, 2021 02:23 - 42 minutes - 78 MB1. With the first two picks essentially in sharpie (Trevor Lawrence to the Jaguars and Zach Wilson to the Jets), the 49ers will essentially begin this draft with the third overall pick, a selection for which they paid a heavy price to move up to. While we cannot be 100% certain which QB will be their choice (and we will get to Trey Lance and Justin Fields shortly), you and I seem to be in agreement that all the buzz around Mac Jones being the pick is a bunch of hooey. And one of the main tea...
#249: 2021 Dash To The Draft Divisional Tour (NFC East with Cole Thompson)
April 13, 2021 02:27 - 59 minutes - 109 MB1. Just three years after winning Super Bowl LII, the Philadelphia Eagles appear to be in full rebuild mode. They have a very good chance at owning three first-round picks next year because of the Carson Wentz trade, and the trade with the Dolphins that saw them go from the 6th overall pick to the 12th. As a result, some believe the Eagles are 100% out on taking a QB in the first round. That said, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported over the weekend that many around the NFL still expect the Eagles...
#248: 2021 Dash To The Draft Divisional Tour (AFC West with Carl Dumler)
April 10, 2021 00:45 - 47 minutes - 88.5 MB1. Even before new GM George Paton arrived, the Broncos have quietly built a very promising young roster with talent on both sides of the ball. That said, the QB position remains a glaring hole of uncertainty five years after Peyton Manning rode off into the sunset. Based on the sample size so far, it would take the utmost of miracles for Drew Lock to become a franchise signal-caller. But based on where they currently sit at #9 overall, the only possible way for the Broncos to find a potenti...
#247: 2021 Dash To The Draft Divisional Tour (NFC South with Bill Riccette)
April 09, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB1. The draft arguably begins at #4 overall with the Atlanta Falcons. And they are sending mixed signals as to what their intentions are. Chris Mortensen reported that they may have their eyes on selecting Matt Ryan’s long-term replacement and the apple of new GM Terry Fontenot’s eye is believed to be Trey Lance. On the other hand, Adam Schefter reported today that the Falcons have received calls for the #4 overall pick and are open to moving down. Do you believe the Falcons best course of ac...
#246: WOMEN IN SPORTS I (A Conversation with Ally Redig)
April 02, 2021 01:30 - 22 minutes - 42.6 MB1. How long have you been a football fan and what (or who) inspired you to work in the sports industry? 2. How did you get your start in the business and how did you get from then until now? 3. This has been a monumental year for women in both sports and the non-sports world alike. We witnessed the election of the first woman Vice President of the United States (Kamala Harris), the first woman to play in Power Five conference college football game (Sarah Fuller of Wake Forest), the first ...
#245: 2021 Dash To The Draft (Running Backs with Brian Bosarge)
April 01, 2021 01:58 - 24 minutes - 44.4 MB1. Many people I know (if not most) believe that you should NEVER draft a running back in the first round, regardless of the talent. Do you agree or disagree with that school of thought? 2. Two RB’s that have a shot at going in the first round are Najee Harris of Alabama and Travis Etienne of Clemson. It’s a neck-and-neck race between them in terms of who is the top runner in this class. You currently have Etienne ranked above Harris. What is your reasoning for that ranking? Just for the sa...
#244: 2021 Dash To The Draft (Interior OL with Jacob Infante)
April 01, 2021 01:58 - 51 minutes - 95.3 MB1. The consensus top interior OL prospect in this class is Alijah Vera-Tucker from USC. We discussed him on our OT special, and Nick Kendell of MileHighHuddle.com said he doesn’t see a place at tackle for Vera-Tucker at the pro level. When it comes to his prospects at guard, Dane Brugler believes Alijah Vera-Tucker has Pro Bowl potential. Would it surprise you if Vera-Tucker becomes the best guard in the NFL not named Quenton Nelson within the next 2-4 years? 2. Arguably the biggest riser u...
#243: 2021 Dash To The Draft (Niners/Dolphins Trade + OT class with Nick Kendell)
March 29, 2021 01:34 - 45 minutes - 84 MB1. Before we get to this OT class, let’s discuss the earthquake that shook the NFL a few days ago. And that earthquake was a blockbuster trade in which the Dolphins traded the #3 overall pick in the draft to the 49ers for the 12th overall pick (which Miami subsequently traded to the Eagles), first-round picks in 2022 and 2023 (the former of which the Dolphins also traded to Philly), and a third-round pick in 2022. It is clear that Kyle Shanahan wants his long-term answer at QB, especially on...
#242: 2021 Dash To The Draft (LB with Bill Carroll)
March 29, 2021 00:58 - 40 minutes - 74.7 MB1. Today was the Penn State Pro Day and the consensus #1 linebacker in this draft Micah Parsons blew the roof off the facility with his freakish athleticism, most notably his sub-4.4. 40. But as you know more than anyone else, the tape matters FAR more than a Pro Day for any prospect. Based on the tape alone, why is Parsons the best LB in this draft class? 2. But as amazing as Parsons is on the field, he is, to put it mildly, a headache off the field. As my friend Erick Trickel of MileHigh...
#241: 2021 Dash To The Draft (CB/S with Jeff Barnes)
March 27, 2021 01:01 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MB1. This has been a rather rough week for one of the top CB prospects in this draft class, Virginia Tech’s Caleb Farley. This week, his draft stock may have taken a hit as he underwent a microdisectomy procedure on his back on Tuesday. This is the second back operation he’s had in 15 months (he underwent surgery due to a pinched nerve in his back in December 2019). Many analysts had him as the top corner on their boards prior to this latest news. Even though you weren’t one of those analysts,...
#240: 2021 Dash To The Draft (WR/TE with Jacob Infante)
March 23, 2021 03:09 - 48 minutes - 89.1 MB1. Not only the best pass-catcher in this draft, but arguably the best prospect period, is Florida TE Kyle Pitts. Daniel Jeremiah suggested that Pitts would be the overwhelming choice of folks around the NFL if they had to vote on which 2021 prospect is most likely to don a gold jacket. What makes Kyle Pitts so special and why is he worth a top-five pick despite playing a position that is less valued? 2. The WR class was arguably the centerpiece of the entire 2020 draft. Many, if not most, ...
#239: 2021 NFL Free Agency Special (Analysis + Reaction with Matt Mackowiak)
March 17, 2021 02:04 - 18 minutes - 34.5 MB1. The Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made it clearer than ever that they are hell bent on running it back and repeating. Last week, we saw Chris Godwin receive the franchise tag, Lavonte David sign a 2-year extension and Tom Brady agree to an extension via restructure that cleared $19 million in cap space. And yesterday, minutes after the legal tampering period began, star pass rusher Shaq Barrett re-signed with the team on a four-year deal worth up to $72 million. Just hou...
#238: 2021 NFL Free Agency Special (Interview with agent Ken Sarnoff)
March 17, 2021 01:59 - 20 minutes - 37.4 MB1. We are approaching the one-year anniversary of the NFLPA’s ratification of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. It was ratified by a very slim majority thanks in part due to COVID-19. I was STRONGLY opposed to it personally because I don’t think the players got nearly enough in return for the 17th regular season game. How did most of your clients view it then, and how do you view it now? 2. Due to the pandemic-related drop in the salary cap, this free agency period promises to ...
#237: 2021 Dash To The Draft (EDGE/DL with Jacob Infante)
March 11, 2021 02:18 - 51 minutes - 94.2 MB1. When you look at this EDGE class, there are no sure-fire top-10 picks, yet it is ripe with sky-high potential. Two current budding EDGE stars (Brian Burns and Montez Sweat) were selected outside the top-10 in the 2019 draft (Burns at 16 overall, Sweat at 26 overall). Do you anticipate a similar eventual outcome from this year’s class? 2. The top EDGE on your board at the moment is Gregory Rousseau of Miami. What makes him such an interesting evaluation is that he only has a four-month sa...
#236: 2021 Dash To The Draft (QB's with Mark Schofield)
March 07, 2021 16:32 - 43 minutes - 79.8 MB1. I am as guilty as charged for carelessly saying “this guy is the best QB prospect since Andrew Luck” in the past, which I’m not qualified to do so given my porous film-evaluation skills. However, to say that about Trevor Lawrence may not be hyperbole. What makes Trevor Lawrence such a special, generational prospect? Do you like his fit with Urban Meyer and the Jaguars? 2. Almost every year, a QB begins the season as a borderline Day 2/Day 3 selection and eventually skyrockets into the ...
#235: Super Bowl LV Recap, Latest QB Carousel + Franchise Tags (with Matt Barr)
March 01, 2021 02:39 - 47 minutes - 88.5 MB1. Super Bowl LV Recap -Was this more of an awesome performance by the Bucs, just sheer luck given the circumstances Mahomes and the Chiefs were in, or a mixture of both? -Who do you think should have won SBLV MVP honors? 2. Looking Ahead -Do you consider the Bucs favorites to win the NFC in 2021? -Only six QB’s have won a Super Bowl after losing one (Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, John Elway, Roger Staubach, Bob Griese, and Len Dawson). With a gun to your head, does Patrick Mahomes e...
#234: 2021 Dash To The Draft (MOCK DRAFT I with Paige Dimakos)
February 18, 2021 03:08 - 1 hour - 113 MB1. Given the fact there will be no traditional scouting combine this year, do you think there’s a rather good chance that what transpires on draft night is actually more different than ever before compared to what top analyst mocks say? 2. Based on all the film study and character/biographical background research y’all have done at the Draft Network so far, what position groups in this 2021 draft class are the strongest (in terms of depth and talent), and which are the weakest? 3. Mock D...
#233: Super Bowl LV Preview and QB Carousel Update (with Matt Barr)
February 06, 2021 19:31 - 1 hour - 120 MB1. QB Carousel -Are the Rams a legitimate Super Bowl contender with Matthew Stafford at QB? -Even with Jared Goff and the support for him in the building, should the Lions still highly consider trading up for a QB in the first round? -The Philadelphia Inquirer reported yesterday that the Eagles are getting close to trading Carson Wentz. But if they do trade Wentz, they will have to swallow an historic $33.8 million dead cap charge. Should they avoid trading him if the best offer they rece...
#232: NFL Conference Championship Preview (with Matt Barr)
January 22, 2021 23:49 - 1 hour - 128 MB1. Initial head coach hiring grades -Jaguars: Urban Meyer -Jets: Robert Saleh -Falcons: Arthur Smith -Chargers: Brandon Staley -Lions: Dan Campbell -Eagles: Nick Sirianni 2. Initial GM hiring grades -Broncos: George Paton -Texans: Nick Caserio -Falcons: Terry Fontenot -Lions: Brad Holmes -Panthers: Scott Fitterer -Jaguars: Trent Baalke -Washington: Martin Mayhew 3. Truth/Exaggeration -If the Texans don’t hire Eric Bieniemy as their new head coach, it will officially be the po...
#231: Election 2020 Recap (and NFL talk) with Matt Mackowiak
December 17, 2020 00:30 - 1 hour - 130 MB1. Today, the Electoral College ratified President-Elect Biden’s victory, but the overall election wasn’t anywhere close to as rosy for the Democratic Party. Democrats lost at least a dozen seats in the House and the GOP is highly likely to retain control of the Senate barring a total catastrophe in Georgia on January 5. In an era of very few “ticket-splitting” voters, this initially came as a shock to many. That said, Public Opinion Strategies studied a lot of suburban voters this cycle, an...
#230: Election 2020 (and the Denver Nuggets) with Jake Marsing
September 18, 2020 02:40 - 49 minutes - 91.2 MB1. Four years ago around this time, many (if not most) in the news media touted Hillary Clinton as a solid favorite to win...and we know how that ended. Today, several are describing Joe Biden in the same light. As I mentioned in the intro, we had Austin, Texas-based GOP strategist Matt Mackowiak on the program. He said he expects this to be a VERY, VERY close election and is convinced that whoever wins the presidency is going to win it by a narrower Electoral College margin than 2016. Do yo...
#229: 2020 NFL Week 1 Preview (with Matt Barr)
September 10, 2020 02:06 - 52 minutes - 98 MB1. Season Headlines Me: -In the wake of the deaths of George Floyd, Breanna Taylor and others at the hands of police violence, NFL players have made it clear they will NOT be silent and will kneel during the playing of the National Anthem in protest. Even owners who are passionate supporters of the President (such as Jerry Jones), have given their players the green light to do so. Upon hearing the news, Eric Trump, the second of the President’s three sons, tweeted that the NFL was over. A...