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Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to preview the 2026 NFL linebacker, cornerback and safety draft classes. The guys kick things off with the linebackers, headlined by star prospect Sonny Styles, plus interesting guys with some flaws like CJ Allen and Anthony Hill Jr.

Next up is the cornerback class, which features a clear top four in Mansoor Delane, Jermod McCoy, Avieon Terrell and Colton Hood. Nate & Charles give their favorite guys a little further down the board and break down what makes this corner class unique.

The two hosts wrap things up with the safety class, which, in addition to can’t-miss prospect Caleb Downs, has some really interesting pick-your-poison prospects towards the end of round 1 and early day 2 like Dillon Thieneman and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren.

(3:05) - 2026 linebacker class deep dive

(30:10) - 2026 cornerback class deep dive

(1:04:50) - 2026 safety class deep dive

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When will Aaron Rodgers reach a decision on whether to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab discuss the possibility after Mike McCarthy’s latest comments. Plus, the trio dives into the lates rule proposals in NFL officiating. Later, Andrew sits down with Bills OT Dion Dawkins to discuss the latest developments from Buffalo including how Joe Brady has taken command of the team as head coach. Closing out the show, the trio breaks down Ty Simpson’s draft stock, Maxx Crosby’s botched trade and so much more on today’s jam-packed episode!

(2:20) - NFL officiating changes looming

(22:10) - Aaron Rodgers to Steelers updates

(26:40) - Dion Dawkins talks new HC Joe Brady & officiating changes

(39:40) - Is Ty Simpson QB1?

(48:25) - How the Maxx Crosby trade fell apart

(54:45) - Joe Flacco on his desire to start again

(57:40) - One More Thing

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Nate Tice and Matt Harmon join forces to buy & sell NFL teams and their offseason plans so far. The guys start with their reactions to the Seattle Seahawks’ massive extension for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and what it means for the wide receiver market (and Puka Nacua's future bank account) before diving into the offseason plans they are officially "buying," including Matt’s belief in the Denver Broncos after their franchise-altering trade for Jaylen Waddle, and in the Washington Commanders for their savvy signings. Nate breaks down why the New England Patriots’ "middle class" roster construction is working, specifically looking at the improved wide receiver room featuring Romeo Doubs, and why the Los Angeles Rams’ focus on a few impact moves was the right call.

Matt is selling the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their sideways moves, while Nate is tired of the Pittsburgh Steelers running back the same mediocre plan year after year. The two hosts wrap up with their biggest remaining questions of the offseason: Matt wonders if the Baltimore Ravens are done adding on offense, while Nate names the Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars as teams that need to nail this year’s draft class.

(6:20) - Seahawks make JSN highest-paid WR in history

(15:30) - NFL offseason plans we’re buying: Broncos, Patriots

(34:50) - More NFL offseason plans we’re buying: Commanders, Rams

(50:10) - NFL offseason plans we’re selling: Buccaneers, Steelers

(1:06:00) - Biggest remaining offseason questions

 

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What does Jaxon Smith-Njiba’s record-breaking contract mean for the rest of the receivers in the NFL? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Ben Fawkes discuss the impact of JSN’s extension on the future WR market. Plus, teams USA flag football dominated NFL players at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic. What does that mean for the 2028 Olympic team? Also, why hasn’t A.J. Brown been traded yet by the Philadelphia Eagles? Hear about that and more on today’s jam-packed episode!

(3:35) - Seahawks sign JSN to record-setting extension

(15:35) - Chiefs extend TE Travis Kelce

(22:00) - NFLPA defends their Executive Director search

(31:50) - Team USA dominates Fanatics Flag Football Classic

(50:25) - What’s holding up the AJ Brown trade?

(58:30) - Browns propose rule change to draft pick trades

(1:05:05) - One More Thing

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Nate Tice & Charles McDonald break down the 2026 NFL Draft’s top defensive line prospects. The guys kick things off by deep diving on the 2026 edge class, featuring a bunch of intriguing players with plenty of untapped potential (like Arvell Reese and Rueben Bain Jr.), and a few guys with sky-high floors (like Akheem Mesidor and T.J. Parker). Nate also shouts out a few players to watch later in the draft.

Next up, the duo dive into the interior defensive line class, featuring Charles’ favorite Caleb Banks, the enigma that is Peter Woods and more.

(5:05) - 2026 NFL Draft edge preview: top tier prospects

(24:00) - Edge preview: second tier prospects

(1:07:05) - 2026 NFL Draft interior defensive line preview

 

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