GO FOR 2

Every draft is won or lost in the margins. Join us as we break down the critical picks 21 through 24. We dive deep into the board, analyzing team strategy, player fit, and why these selections could define the future of these franchises. Whether it’s a steal, a reach, or a head-scratcher, we provide the expert breakdown you need to understand the late-round landscape.

Join us as we break down the critical action from the 2026 NFL Draft, specifically looking at picks 13 through 16. We analyze the Los Angeles Rams' selection of QB Ty Simpson, the Baltimore Ravens' move for OG Vega Ioane, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' pick of edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., and the New York Jets' addition of TE Kenyon Sadiq. Were these the right moves for these franchises, or were there better options on the board? Tune in for our full reactions and draft-day analysis.

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is always a rollercoaster, but the real story often starts when the dust settles on the Top 10. In this episode of Go for 2, we are breaking down the critical selections from picks 9 through 12.

We’re diving deep into:

• The Strategy: Were these picks based on team needs, best player available, or aggressive trades?

• The Prospect Profiles: A closer look at the film, the potential, and the immediate impact these rookies will have on their new squads.

• The Draft Grades: Do these picks deserve an A for efficiency, or did these front offices reach for a solution?

Whether your team stayed put or moved up the board, we’re unpacking the decisions that will define the next chapter for these franchises.

Welcome to the Go for 2 podcast, the podcast that zooms in on the most pivotal segment of the draft. While everyone is focused on the first overall pick, the real foundation of a winning team is often built in the 5–8 range. Join me as I break down the selections, analyze the team needs, and offer my unfiltered reactions to the prospects who landed in these high-stakes spots. We’re diving deep into the strategy behind the picks that define the future.

The board is broken, the GMs are restless, and the phone lines are lighting up. In this edition of our 2026 Mock Draft, we aren’t just predicting picks—we’re projecting the aggressive moves, draft-day swaps, and desperate maneuvers that will reshape the league. From top-five trade-ups to late-round salary dumps, see how these hypothetical deals completely shift the landscape for every team involved.

Season 7 continues with our definitive 2026 NFL Mock Draft. In this mock draft, we go pick by pick and analyze the many different options each team could take. I give insight on who I think each team will take along with some ideas on what I would do. We also breakdown the different trade down and trade up scenarios that could happen. This could be the most unpredictable draft yet.

The 2026 NFL Draft landscape has shifted. In a surprise move, the Cincinnati Bengals traded their 10th overall pick to the New York Giants in exchange for All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.

In this episode, we unpack everything you need to know about this trade:

• The Bengals' Urgency: Why Cincinnati abandoned their cautious draft philosophy to secure a defensive anchor for Joe Burrow’s prime.

• The Giants' Reset: How New York is leveraging this deal to hold two top-10 picks and reshape their future under the John Harbaugh era.

• Draft Ripple Effects: How this trade changes the board for the teams picking in the top 10, and who the Giants might target with picks No. 5 and No. 10.

• The Grade: Who truly won this trade? We break down the long-term impact on both franchises and what this means for their 2026 title aspirations.

Whether you're a Bengals fan celebrating a new defensive star or a Giants fan curious about the team’s new direction, we’ve got your draft-eve analysis covered.

In this episode of Go for 2, we’re rounding the corner of the 2026 NFL Draft. We are breaking down the final four picks of the first round—Kansas City, Miami, New England, and Seattle—with a strict "No Trades" policy.

We aren't just looking at names; we’re dissecting the "why" behind every selection. We dive into:

• Team Needs & Roster Construction: Which holes are too big to ignore after the first wave of free agency?

• The Big Board: Navigating the "Best Player Available" (BPA) vs. reach scenarios as the talent pool thins out.

• Scheme & Culture Fit: Which prospects actually mesh with the new coaching staffs and locker room identities?

• Financial Impact: How pending free agents and salary cap health are dictating these late-round investments.

• New Leadership: How fresh coaching perspectives in the building are shifting draft-day priorities.

We are moving into the deep end of the first round. In this episode of Go for 2, we are breaking down a no-trade mock draft for picks 25 through 28. These are the teams that fell just short in the Divisional Round—the Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, and Houston Texans—and are now looking for that one "missing piece" to get them over the hump.

We go beyond just the names on the card. This is a deep dive into the "why" behind the pick, focusing on:

• Roster Construction & Team Needs: Which holes are the most glaring after the first waves of free agency?

• Scheme & Culture Fit: Identifying the prospects who actually fit the identity of these specific coaching staffs.

• Best Player Available (BPA) vs. Value: Who is sliding, and when does the value on the board become too good for these contenders to pass up?

• Pending Free Agents: How looming 2027 departures are dictating the 2026 draft strategy.

• Coaching Impact: How new staff additions are shifting the philosophical approach to these rosters.