BlitzCast: NFL Draft Podcast

On this BlitzCast episode, our guys talk about whether the Seahawks or the Jets won the Jamal Adams trade. Does Adams make Seattle a Super Bowl contender or did they give up too much? NFL players opting out of the season and a top CFB prospect also skipping the year. They also list the top draft prospects to keep an eye on in the ACC and AAC conferences. Clemson is the top dog in the ACC. Virginia is the team that is bound to disappoint. The guys have an argument about whether UCF is the best team in the AAC. We finally have confirmation that we will have a 2020 CFB season.

On this episode of BlitzCast, the guys preview the SEC and the Sun Belt conferences. Is Alabama the best team in the SEC? Ed sure believes so, but Alex went with the Gators. Vols should surprise everyone this season. We run through a long list of SEC draft prospects for the 2021 NFL Draft. The guys both agree that Appalachian State is the best team in the Sun Belt. Ed is glad that baseball is back. Ed and Alex also have a heated argument about the best NFL GM right now. Bill Belichick is at the center of the debate.

On this podcast, our guys preview the Big 10 and the MAC. Ed believes Ohio State is the best team in the Big 10 while Michigan is overrated. Alex went against all common sense and picked Penn State to win this conference. Ed loves WR Rashod Bateman from Minnesota. Alex sees Penn State LB Micah Parsons as a special talent with room to get better this season. In the MAC, Alex sees Buffalo as the best team and Kent State is a team that could surprise. Ed has doubts about how good Miami (Ohio) is. They also talk about the Redskins and whether Daniel Snyder is in trouble.

On this episode, the guys preview the PAC-12 conference. Ed and Alex seem to be in agreement over most of their picks. They believe that Oregon will win the PAC-12. Alex believes that Cal could be that surprise team, and Utah will take a step back. They consider Oregon OT Penei Sewell to be a top 3 pick in next year's draft. Then we turn our attention to the Mountain West. Ed believes that Boise State is the clearcut frontrunner in the conference. The guys argue whether Colorado State can take that next step forward this season. Ed gushes over Wyoming RB Xazavian Valladay and Alex mentions a few interesting WR prospects in the MWC.

On this podcast, Alex and Ed are joined by Athlon Sports College Football Editor Steven Lassan. It is a big CFB preview. We discuss the likelihood that this CFB season will take place. Steven looks at two interesting teams in the SEC in the Gators and the Aggies. Cal is a possible surprise team in the PAC-12. Can Jim Harbaugh finally get Michigan over the hump. UNC is the favorite in the Coastal division. Non-power 5 school that is flying under the radar, first-year head coach who will have the biggest impact, Heisman and who wins the championship.

On this podcast, national writer for Stats Perform Craig Haley joins the guys to talk about FCS football for this upcoming season. Craig mentions a few teams that are main contenders to North Dakota State in 2020. QB Trey Lance is a hot topic of discussion. Who wins the CAA and is the Big Sky the best conference at the FCS level. Then beat writer for Orlando Sentinel Edgar Thompson provides a detailed preview of what to expect from the Florida Gators this year. He talks about Kyle Trask, Dan Mullen, strengths and weaknesses of the team and which players will step up.

On this episode, the guys preview the Senior QB Class for the 2021 NFL Draft. They were impressed by SMU QB Shane Buechele. They see a lot of potential in Gators QB Kyle Trask. They have questions about Jamie Newman who transferred to Georgia, and Ed was underwhelmed by Sam Ehlinger from Texas. Alex previews the small school QB's to keep an eye on this season. We also looked at Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields and Trey Lance. Alex would take Lance over Fields at this point. Ed also goes on a rant about MLB and the lack of progress made in negotiations.

On this podcast, the guys discuss the Cowboys and the Bills. Mike McCarthy and what he will bring to Dallas. The Bills added a new weapon in Stefon Diggs for their QB Josh Allen. Ed and Alex disagree whether both of these teams should be considered the favorites in their divisions. VMI QB Reece Udinski joins the show and talks about how he has improved his overall game. He considers throwing with anticipation his biggest strength. Middle Tennessee State S Reed Blankenship is another guest this week. He discusses what it meant to him to be named captain as a junior and how he has overcome adversity coming back from an injury.

On this episode of BlitzCast, Ed doesn't hold back and hands out some harsh overall grades as the guys continue to recap draft picks for AFC West and NFC West teams. The Chiefs and the Seahawks both received a D grade for their selections. The Chargers were praised for picking Oregon QB Justin Herbert and Oklahoma LB Kenneth Murray in the first round. The Broncos improved their overall weapons in the passing game. The guys argue whether Clemson LB Isaiah Simmons is a good fit in the Cardinals 3-4 scheme.

On this podcast, our guys look at all of the draft picks for AFC South and NFC South teams. Ed gave high marks to the Titans. We were also impressed with the Colts first two selections on Day Two. USC WR Michael Pittman Jr. and Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor give Indianapolis a boost on offense. Head coach Matt Rhule addressed his defense at Carolina during his first ever draft and didn't select a single offensive player. The Bucs addressed their RT position with the first round pick and found a slot receiver for Tom Brady late in the draft.