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Will the New York Jets take an unproven commodity with the No. 2 overall pick? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab dive into what not only the Jets could do, but they also assess other key draft moves that could happen this weekend. Could the Dallas Cowboys make a blockbuster trade for a blue chip prospect? Will Rueben Bain Jr.’s arm length cause him to fall? Our crew breaks it all down before dissecting the Cleveland Browns’ minicamp happening this week, including a crucial QB battle. Hear about that and more on today’s jam-packed episode!

(4:44) - Who will the Jets select at No. 2?

(16:07) - What do the Cowboys do with 2 first-round picks?

(22:07) - Could Rueben Bain Jr. fall?

(29:35) - Is this a make-or-break draft for the Chiefs?

(34:20) - Will this be a trade-heavy draft?

(45:15) - Browns minicamp news and notes

(1:00:57) - One More Thing

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Nate Tice, Charles McDonald & Matt Harmon join forces for their final first-round 2026 NFL mock draft. First, the guys kick things off with their reactions to the Cincinnati Bengals trading the tenth overall pick to acquire DT Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants as they debate if Cincy really overpaid. Next, the three hosts alternate picks to complete a final full first-round mock draft, as they determine their favorite player-team fits, like RB Jeremiyah Love to the Washington Commanders, S Caleb Downs to the New York Giants, EDGE Arvell Reese to the New York Jets, EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. to the Kansas City Chiefs and many more.

Also on this packed draft week episode, Nate & Matt break down NFL IQ’s 4 most glaring team needs in the NFC ahead of the draft, featuring the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Plus, Ohio State superstar safety Caleb Downs joins Nate days before draft night to break down his college game and how he’s preparing for the next level.

(4:10) - Bengals trade for DT Dexter Lawrence

(14:10) - The FINAL Mock Draft: #1-16

(1:02:11) - NFL IQ Insights: most glaring NFC team needs

(1:11:00) - The FINAL Mock Draft: #17-32

(1:49:30) - Final recap & final draft bold predictions

(1:54:50) - Caleb Downs joins the show

 

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Can Dexter Lawrence boost the Cincinnati Bengals’ struggling defense? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson and Ben Fawkes dive into what the move means for both the Bengals and Giants in the 2026 NFL Draft. They also discuss other draft buzz, including the Cardinals’ rumored interest in taking RB Jeremiyah Love with the #3 pick. Later, Andrew sits down with NFL Network analyst Charles Davis to discuss where key players such as WR Jordyn Tyson could land in the first round. Closing things out, the crew analyzes Jacoby Brissett’s decision to sit out of the Cardinals’ offseason program before talking about their “One More Thing” to highlight.

(4:00) - Bengals trade for DT Dexter Lawrence

(13:40) - Could RB Jeremiah Love go top-three to the Cardinals?

(20:40) - Steelers still don’t have a decision from Aaron Rodgers

(30:00) - Charles Davis joins the show

(40:10) - Jacoby Brissett not attending Cardinals offseason program

(46:30) - Zay Flowers speaks on John Harbaugh

(54:10) - One More Thing

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Nate Tice & The Athletic’s Dane Brugler give their final predictions & favorite player-team fits one week before the 2026 NFL Draft. The duo start by breaking down Dane’s latest mock draft and discussing favorite player-team fits, including the Dallas Cowboys trading up for LB Sonny Styles, EDGE Malachi Lawrence to the Buffalo Bills, CB Jermod McCoy to the Minnesota Vikings and more.

Next, Nate & Dane dive into their final draft predictions, including three of Dane’s favorite guys in entire draft class (including CB Chris Johnson and an interesting sleeper pick at tight end). Dane also gives his bold prediction for the draft: G Chase Bisontis sneaks into round one.

Later, Nate is joined by top NFL Draft prospect and former Ohio State superstar Carnell Tate to discuss what makes him so special at the catch point, his preparations for the draft and more.

(5:00) - Favorite player-team fits from Dane’s latest mock draft

(34:50) - “Our guys” in the 2026 draft class

(48:40) - Final bold prediction before the draft

(1:00:30) - Carnell Tate joins the show

 

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What draft rumors are you buying or selling ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab break down what they are hearing, including where QB Ty Simpson could land. Later, Andrew talks all things Draft with The Athletic’s Dane Brugler and shares his evaluations of Arvell Reese and other top prospects. Following that conversation, Andrew sits down with former Pro Bowl running back Melvin Gordon to talk about what the draft meant to him, along with where Jeremiyah Love might fall. Closing things out, the crew analyzes the Miami Dolphins’ intentions to keep RB De’Von Achane. Hear about that and so much more on today’s show!

(3:30) - Which draft rumors are we buying/selling?

(28:35) - Dane Brugler talks 2026 NFL Draft

(45:50) - Melvin Gordon joins the show!

(55:40) - Dolphins won’t trade RB De’Von Achane

(1:02:00) - One More Thing

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