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Nate Tice & Charles McDonald bring you the 2026 NFL Mock Draft special, featuring their favorite surprise picks, ideal player-team fits and more. The guys start with their favorite picks from the top 10 of their latest mock draft, including LB Arvell Reese to the New York Jets, S Caleb Downs to the Kansas City Chiefs, OT Monroe Freeling going top three to the Arizona Cardinals and more.

Next, Nate & Charles dive into the most interesting player-team fits from the rest of the first round, including conversations on EDGE Keldric Faulk to the Dallas Cowboys, DT Peter Woods to the San Francisco 49ers, QB Ty Simpson to the Arizona Cardinals and more.

Later, Nate is joined by potential first overall pick and former Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, who gives Nate an honest look into his draft prep, what about his college game will translate to the NFL (and what won’t), why he chose Indiana and much more.

(5:50) - Top 10 picks

(32:10) - Picks 11-20

(44:40) - Picks 21-32

(1:01:15) - Fernando Mendoza joins the show!

 

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Will Dexter Lawrence actually end up getting moved after he requested a trade from the New York Giants? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Ben Fawkes explore the three-time Pro Bowl DT’s trade market. The trio also breaks down the significance of Lamar Jackson reporting for offseason workouts under a new Baltimore Ravens coaching staff. Plus, what should we make of Jeremy Fowler and Tim McManus’ deep dive report on Jalen Hurts’ friction with the Philadelphia Eagles? We’re discussing it all and more on today’s episode!

(6:00) - Giants star Dexter Lawrence requests a trade

(18:00) - Lamar Jackson reports for offseason workouts

(26:00) - Inside the Eagles’ locker room problems

(44:15) - Raiders sign QB Kirk Cousins

(53:30) - Coaches that would make great broadcasters

(59:20) - One More Thing

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Nate Tice & Matt Harmon reveal ten of their BOLDEST predictions to lock in the Take Vault for the 2026 NFL season. But first, the guys enter the ring of Philadelphia Eagles offense discourse as they give their thoughts on whether or not Jalen Hurts will adapt to new OC Sean Mannion’s scheme, plus their thoughts on the Las Vegas Raiders signing QB Kirk Cousins.

Next, Nate & Matt open up the Take Vault as they lock a few bold predictions for the season away in early April. Matt predicts Ty Simpson coming off the board early on draft night, a tough season for the Green Bay Packers, a potential big trade up for the Dallas Cowboys and a huge season for WR Ladd McConkey, while Nate forecasts a first-time MVP winner, a big bounce-back season for the Minnesota Vikings with new quarterback Kyler Murray, a successful 2026 for the Cowboys and C.J. Stroud solidifying himself among the top 10 NFL quarterbacks.

(4:20) - Can Jalen Hurts adapt to the new Eagles offense?

(19:55) - Raiders sign QB Kirk Cousins

(28:55) - The Take Vault: Ty Simpson, MVP, NFC North

(1:03:55) - The Take Vault: Cowboys, Ladd McConkey, C.J. Stroud

 

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Nate Tice is joined by QB expert Derrik Klassen to deep dive on the 2026 NFL Draft quarterback class. The two quarterback gurus start with the three prospects at the top of the class, as they break down the tape of Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza (and his potential fit with the Las Vegas Raiders), LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier and Alabama’s Ty Simpson to determine who’s worthy of a first-round pick.

Next, Nate and Derrik move down the board to some intriguing late day two or three signal callers like Miami’s Carson Beck, Drew Allar from Penn State and Combine star Taylen Green from Arkansas.

Finally, the guys wrap things up with a few late-round dart throws to keep an eye on, including Cole Payton, Luke Altmyer, Cade Klubnik, Jack Strand (representing D2) and more.

(2:15) - Fernando Mendoza deep dive

(19:10) - Ty Simpson vs. Garrett Nussmeier

(40:15) - Mid-tier QBs: Beck, Allar, Green

(1:03:45) - Late-round dart throws

 

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Will the Cleveland Browns start Deshaun Watson at quarterback in 2026? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson discuss the possibility, after diving into the fallout from stalled NFL referee negotiations. The crew also react to the Los Angeles Rams vocalizing interest in Kirk Cousins and addressing Puka Nacua’s latest controversy. Finally, Andrew and Charles react to Matt LaFleur’s low player survey grades before giving their “One More Thing” to close out the show.

(4:40) - NFL referee drama escalates

(14:10) - Browns news: Myles Garrett & Deshaun Watson

(22:30) - Will George Pickens attend Cowboys offseason program?

(32:40) - Rams make headlines: Kirk Cousins reunion & Puka Nacua’s maturity

(41:05) - Kyle Shanahan comments on international games

(50:20) - More news out of NFL owners meetings

(1:02:40) - One More Thing

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