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Did Brandon Beane nail the 2026 NFL Draft, or did the Buffalo Bills over-strategize by trading out of the first round?

In this episode of Go for 2, we break down every single pick of the Bills' 10-man draft class with zero fluff. We look past just the names on the jersey and dive straight into the film, testing each prospect against the metrics that matter: height, weight, speed, and college production.

What we analyze for every pick:

• The Tape & Metrics: Measurables, traits, and true statistical impact.

• Value vs. Reach: Did Buffalo maximize the draft board or leave elite talent on the table?

• Scheme Fit: How do these pieces unlock Joe Brady's offense and reshape the defensive unit?

• The Super Bowl Timeline: Are these immediate impact contributors for a title run, or developmental projects?

From the aggressive trade-backs to the selection of Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker at pick 35, Ohio State corner Davison Igbinosun, and the late-round value of UConn wideout Skyler Bell, we grade them all.

The 2026 NFL Draft has wrapped, and the Atlanta Falcons made some of the most fascinating gamble-and-fit choices of the weekend. In this episode of Go for 2, we are pulling back the curtain on Ian Cunningham's first draft class to give you a definitive, pick-by-pick evaluation.

We dive straight into the tape and the data for all six selections—including the emotional hometown pairing of Avieon Terrell opposite his brother A.J., the lightning-fast dynamic potential of Zachariah Branch, and the absolute high-upside wildcard that is Harold Perkins Jr.

For every single rookie, we break down:

• The Physical Profile: Exact height, weight, speed, and critical college stats.

• The Value Assessment: Was it a steal, a necessary positional need, or an unforced reach?

• The Roster Strategy: How do these selections fit into Atlanta’s competitive timeline and current defensive/offensive schemes?

• The Trade Dynamics: Looking at how the front office maneuvered from 5 picks to 6.

Whether you love the defensive aggression or hate the lack of early offensive tackle depth, this episode gives you the raw, unvarnished truth on how these rookies impact Atlanta's win column today.

The draft boards are clear, the rookie minicamps are underway, and it's time to figure out exactly what the Arizona Cardinals accomplished in the 2026 NFL Draft.

In this episode, we bypass the surface-level talking points and deliver a comprehensive, film-room style evaluation of every single selection. No shortcuts—we’re breaking down each prospect from top to bottom.

What we're tracking for every single pick:

• The Measurables & Output: Exact height, weight, speed profiles, and the definitive college stats you need to know.

• Scheme Fit: Do these traits translate to the current coaching staff's playbook, or is it a square peg in a round hole?

• Draft Board Value: Identifying the true steals of the weekend versus the picks that felt like a major reach.

• The Franchise Timeline: Assessing whether these picks signal an all-in push for a Super Bowl window or a patient, foundational rebuild.

• Roster Architecture: How front-office execution, trade-ups, or staying patient changed the landscape of the roster.

Whether you're celebrating day-one impact players like Jeremiyah Love, analyzing trench additions like Chase Bisontis, or projecting late-round developmental flyers, this episode has you covered.

Episode Description

In this episode of Go for 2, we dive deep into the results of the 2026 NFL Draft to identify the true winners of the weekend. We analyze the strategy behind the picks, focusing on roster replenishment, developmental upside, and immediate impact starters.

What we cover:

• #5 - Indianapolis Colts: Chris Ballard does it again. Despite no first-round pick, the Colts stole CJ Allen at 53 and found "absurd value" throughout Day 3.

• #4 - Carolina Panthers: Trench warfare. We look at how Monroe Freeling and Lee Hunter immediately turn the Panthers' biggest weaknesses into strengths.

• #3 - Minnesota Vikings: A heavy focus on the defense. Brian Flores gets a new high-ceiling toy in Caleb Banks and a potential gem in Jakobe Thomas.

• #2 - Kansas City Chiefs: Turning a thin roster into a deep one. We break down the trade that sent Trent McDuffie to the Rams and how KC turned that capital into nine total picks, including Peter Woods and Mansoor Delane.

• #1 - Cleveland Browns: The gold standard of 2026. How Andrew Berry overhauled the offense in two picks with Spencer Fano and KC Concepcion, plus the Day 2 'steal' of Denzel Boston.

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and while there were some home runs, a few teams left me scratching my head. In this episode of Go for 2, I’m breaking down my bottom five picks from Round 1 (plus a notable Honorable Mention). We’re looking at value, scheme fit, and who these teams passed on to reach for their guys. It’s not about disliking the players—it's about the process. From the Texans' aggressive trade-up to a polarizing QB choice in LA, let's dive into the picks that didn't quite add up.

The first round is in the books, and it’s time to separate the reaches from the absolute home runs. In this episode, we are breaking down my Top 5 Picks of the First Round (plus a critical honorable mention) to determine which front offices put on a drafting clinic.

We aren't just looking at draft position. To find the true winners of Day 1, we are measuring every pick against five strict value metrics:

• Pure Value & Steals: Did a top-tier talent slide right into their lap?

• Draft Aggression: Did they have to give up capital to move up and get their guy?

• Scheme & Roster Fit: How smoothly does their tape translate to their new coordinator's system?

• Need Fulfillment: Did the pick directly solve the roster's biggest structural weakness?

• The Ceiling: What is the absolute highest developmental peak for this player?

From franchise-altering safety play in the Big Easy and Big Apple to dominant trenches in the AFC, we rank the best of the best.

The dust has settled on the 2026 NFL Draft, and while every team claims they got better, the tape and the board value tell a completely different story. In this episode of Go for 2, we are breaking down the five least favorite draft classes of the weekend.

We dive deep into why the Jacksonville Jaguars' massive first-round gamble could backfire, how the Chicago Bears completely ignored premium trench positions, and why the Raiders, 49ers, and Rams fell victim to panicked board management and massive reaches. We evaluate the ignored positions of need, identify the players destined to be buried on the depth chart, and point out the one "best pick" that might save these classes from total disaster.

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Join us as we break down the most critical selections of the night picks 29 through 32. We analyze the strategy behind the teams that finished on top, grading the picks from the Chiefs, Jets, Titans, and Seahawks. Did they secure the missing piece for a title run, or did they reach for potential? Get the deep dive on the prospects closing out the first round.

Welcome to Go for 2, the podcast where we move past the hype of the top-ten selections to analyze the crucial final stretch of the first round. In this episode, we take a focused look at picks 25–28 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Join me as I break down the selections of the Chicago Bears (25), Houston Texans (26), Miami Dolphins (27), and New England Patriots (28). We’ll examine the logic behind these specific picks, the immediate impact these players—Dillon Thieneman, Keylan Rutledge, Chris Johnson, and Caleb Lomu could have on their respective rosters, and whether these teams made the right moves to bolster their championship hopes.

Every draft has a "sweet spot" where championships are built. Join us as we break down the players, the strategy, and the reactions to picks 17 through 20 of the NFL Draft. We go beyond the headlines to analyze the fits, the reaches, and the potential stars coming off the board in the middle of the first round.