Football: A Podcast

Welcome to Football: A Podcast. 

This is our favorite episode to produce because we get to role play as multiple general managers during our draft exercise. 

The three of us split 33 picks and make our selections based on what we would do as the GM for the assigned teams. We don't have to worry about outside noise, angry fans, or getting fired.

Again, we're not predicting what will happen in this year's draft; we're prescribing what should happen. 

There are surprises ahead for listeners.

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This year's cornerback class is as strong and as deep as any position group we've scouted as a podcast. There are more than a dozen players with the talent and upside worthy of being drafted in the first three rounds.

As is the case with this year's crop of receivers, there is a body type, play style, and skillset for any scheme. However, our favorites are the corners who can transcend any gameplan, like Devon Witherspoon, Christian Gonzalez and Deonte Banks.

There are also a number of "mid-round" players that will earn snaps early in their career, like Clark Phillips III, Cam Smith, Julius Brents, Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, Garrett Williams, Cameron Mitchell and more.

Lastly, we discuss the few corners who are currently being overvalued. Looking at you, Joey Porter Jr., Emmanuel Forbes, and D.J. Turner.

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Deuce Vaughn forever! Bill and Zack gush over one of their favorite prospects in this year's class. It's just too bad no one's going to draft him.

These running backs, however, represents one of the deepest classes in years, as the players display a wide variety of meaningful skill sets. There's (unsurprisingly) agreement on the top two backs but our evaluations differ wildly starting with our third-ranked prospects.

Israel Abanikanda, Devon Achane, Tyjae Spears, Chase Brown, and Kenny McIntosh are a few of our favorites. We also believe Sean Tucker is the sleeper of this class.

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Zack and Matt move from the unheralded titans in the trenches to the most glamours spot on the football field. Collectively, however, our player evaluations don't match the allure of the position. Few, if any, of these players will step in as a team's best receiver on the first day of training camp.

Opinions vary wildly in this episode but both hosts believe teams will find valuable contributors in the middle and late rounds this year. Rashee Rice, Dontay Demus, Charlie Jones, Michael Wilson, Marvin Mims and Jonathan Mingo are a few of the players who will make GMs look smart for letting the board come to them.

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Bill and Matt stay in the trenches after ranking edge rushers last episode and talk about the goliaths on the other side of the line of scrimmage. Elite left tackles are at a premium this year while serviceable right tackles can be found later in this year's draft.

GMs Beware: You're going to have fewer chances at landing a legitimate franchise tackle than in years past. No one will mistake these players for Penei Sewell or Charles Cross.

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Few things can change the direction of a defense as fast as adding a quality edge defender.

Those who disrupt passing attacks become household names and those who help stop the run will usually find their way around the Lombardi Trophy once or twice in their career. That said, those who possess both skills typically end up in Canton.

Bill and Matt discuss the edge prospects in this year's class -- everyone from the usual suspects to the late-round contributors.

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We look to continue our streak of prescient quarterback evaluations. 

This is one of our favorite episodes to produce annually. This year our scouting reports stray from the consensus rankings. We have a track record of beating the mainstream draftniks and we're poised to do it again. 

Max Duggan and Hendon Hooker both get our seal of approval as underrated prospects. We maintain polar opposite opinions on Anthony Richardson and Will Levis. Matt loves Bryce Young; Zack loves Adrian Martinez. 

Overall, we rank 17 quarterbacks. 

Accurate scouting reports from previous years: Zach Wilson, Justin Fields, Mac Jones, Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis, Carson Strong, Sam Howell, Bailey Zappe, Desmond Ridder, Trey Lance, Trevor Lawrence. 

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We're sorry for leaving you. 

We have much to discuss after our four-month sabbatical. There's no better way to knock the rust off than by dishing out our postseason picks and reviewing the year that was. 

Bengals, 49ers and Eagles fans will enjoy this episode. 

We don't plan on leaving any time soon. 

Twitter:

@FootballAPod

@ZackMcDerm

@MattDLuke

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We solve Nathaniel Hackett's clock management issue within the first five minutes of the episode. Hint: It's easier than hiring a full-time coach.

We also discuss the seasons biggest disappointments and surprises before taking a small victory lap for our Lions and Jaguars predictions.

Twitter:

@FootballAPod

@ZackMcDerm

@MattDLuke

Welcome to Football: A Podcast. 

We make our full league predictions for the 2022 NFL season. 

The Jaguars and Lions make the playoffs.

The Saints compete in the NFC Championship game. 

The Steelers finish with double-digit wins.

Carolina revitalizes Baker while the Browns remain laughable. 

Our opinions quickly diverge once we start discussing what happens in the postseason. 

Twitter:

@FootballAPod

@ZackMcDerm

@MattDLuke