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Nate Tice is joined by Diante Lee to draft the top 16 defensive players in the NFL heading into the 2026 season. The duo start with the six top defenders, including a surprise first overall pick in Will Anderson Jr, plus Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons, Patrick Surtain II, Chris Jones and Jeffery Simmons.

Further down the list, Nate & Diante shout out a few more defensive tackles worthy of recognition and break down why Fred Warner and Kyle Hamilton make their top-12 despite playing at lower-value positions.

The duo wrap things up with Quinyon Mitchell barely making the list and going back to back with another Philadelphia Eagles corner in Cooper DeJean, wondering whether Maxx Crosby can avoid dropping off this season and much more.

(6:00) - Top defensive players: top 6

(37:20) - Top defensive players: #7-12

(1:21:25) - Top defensive players: #13-16

 

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Nate Tice & Matt Harmon break down what to expect from every second-year quarterback heading into the 2026 NFL season. The duo start with the big trade news from around the NFL, including their thoughts on Myles Garrett heading to the Los Angeles Rams and A.J. Brown’s fit with the New England Patriots.

Next, Nate & Matt break down expectations for every sophomore NFL quarterback: Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Shedeur Sanders and Riley Leonard.

The duo wrap things up with Breakout Watch, as they shout out a player who could be primed for a big season in 2026.

(3:10) - NFL news roundup: Myles Garrett to Rams, A.J. Brown to Patriots

(37:10) - Second-year QB expectations: Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough

(1:16:30) - Second-year QB expectations: Shedeur Sanders, Riley Leonard

(1:25:30) - Breakout Watch

 

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Nate Tice and Andrew Siciliano react to the Los Angeles Rams acquiring reigning DPOY Myles Garrett in a blockbuster trade. The duo cover what led to the Cleveland Browns deciding to finally move on (in exchange for EDGE Jared Verse and first-, second- and third-round draft picks), how this affects the Rams’ chances at a Super Bowl this season, what this tells us about the Browns’ plans for the future and their chances at getting someone like Arch Manning in the 2027 NFL Draft and much more.

(00:30) - Rams acquire Myles Garrett

(17:30) - Browns takeaways: did they just shake up the 2027 NFL Draft?

 

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It’s a bittersweet goodbye as Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab gather for one final edition of Inside Coverage. They start by reacting to Mike Vrabel’s latest comments on the New England Patriots potentially adding WR A.J. Brown to the offense, before diving into Matthew Stafford’s contract extension. The crew also dips their toes into the legal waters with breakdowns on the Florida AG subpoenaing the NFL over the Rooney Rule and the NCAA denying Brendan Sorsby’s reinstatement request. Plus, former Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons joins to discuss retirement! Finally, the show ends with a sentimental One More Thing.

(3:45) - Mike Vrabel comments on adding A.J. Brown

(17:45) - Rams extend Matthew Stafford

(27:15) - Justin Simmons joins the show

(42:30) - Florida AG puts legal pressure on NFL

(52:00) - Brendan Sorsby’s reinstatement request denied

(1:08:30) - Saying Goodbye

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Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald compete to draft the best roster of NFL skill players heading into the 2026 season. The hosts take turns drafting from among the best skill players in the NFL to create the best offense possible. Matt builds his team around speed, taking Ja’Marr Chase and Jaxon Smith-Njigba at wide receiver, Jahmyr Gibbs at running back, Tucker Kraft at tight end and Nico Collins as his flex option. Charles has the most physical roster, grabbing James Cook, Drake London, Puka Nacua, Colston Loveland and Jameson Williams as a deep speed threat. Nate’s team has Bijan Robinson carrying the rock, with Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb and Brock Bowers in the passing game.

The three hosts wrap up the show with Breakout Watch, where they each predict a potential breakout player to keep an eye on this fall.

(3:30) - Skill player draft: top 5

(25:20) - Skill player draft: 5-10

(46:00) - Skill player draft: 11-15

(1:06:00) - Breakout Watch

 

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