Ready for the Draft Podcast

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft.

The NFL Draft is next week, so Gregg will be taking one final look at the positional breakdown and the expected draft position for each of the prospects.  Episode 36 focuses on the first four rounds of the DE, DT and LB positions.  Chase Young is the top DE and is likely going No. 2 overall, but who will be No. 2 - AJ Epenesa or Yetur Gross-Matos?  Who can we expect on Day 2?  Derrick Brown and Javon Kinlaw are clearly the top two DT's in this draft, the only question will be where they come off the board. And at LB, Isaiah Simmons is the jack-of-all trades LB and is a top 10 pick, but where does he come off the board?  Who will the next LB be off the board, K'Lavon Chaisson, Kenneth Murray or Patrick Queen?

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft.

The NFL Draft is next week, so Gregg will be taking one final look at the positional breakdown and the expected draft position for each of the prospects.  Episode 35 focuses on the Offensive Line.  There are four elite OT prospects in Jedrick Wills, Jr., Tristn WIrfs, Andrew Thomas and Mekhi Becton, all of whom will be coming off the board in the first half of Round 1.  Then, there's  drop-off to the next wave of OT's like Josh Jones, Austin Jackson, Ezra Cleveland and Isaiah Wilson, followed by another drop-off.  There isn't an OG worthy of a 1st Round grade, but there is talent, especially in the middle rounds.  At the pivot, Cesar Ruiz has a 1st Round grade, but he's not the only talented OC.  Ruiz, Matt Hennessy and Lloyd Cushenberry lead a Center class that could have as many as nine drafted.

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft.

The NFL Draft is next week, so Gregg will be taking one final look at the positional breakdown and the expected draft position for each of the prospects.  Episode 34 focuses on the WR and TE positions.  In a WR draft class that is deep as we've seen in some time, there's no question CeeDee Lamb, Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs are at the top of the list, but in which order will they come off the board?  And in the group of Justin Jefferson, Tee Higgins, Denzel Mims, Michael Pittman, Jr., Jalen Reagor, Laviska Shenault and Brandon Aiyuk, who will be 1st Rounders and who slides to Round 2?  Which WR's will be Day 3 sleepers?  And at the TE position, there isn't a 1st Rounder in the group, but there are pass catchers who will be intriguing for teams late on Day 2 and early on Day 3.

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft.

The NFL Draft is next week, so Gregg will be taking one final look at the positional breakdown and the expected draft position for each of the prospects.  Episode 33 focuses on the QB and RB positions.  At QB, Joe Burrow is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick, but then things get interesting.  Will Tua Tagovailoa go to Miami at No. 5, or will he slide on draft day due to his durability concerns?  Who's getting drafted first, Justin Herbert or Jordan Love?  Then how long will it be before the next QB is taken?  Where and when might we see Jacob Eason, Jalen Hurts and Jake Fromm come off the board?  And at RB, D'Andre Swift appears to be a 1st Rounder, but does Jonathan Taylor have the higher ceiling?  JK Dobbins, Cam Akers and Clyde Edwards-Helaire all seem to be locks as Day 2 picks.  But what about AJ Dillon, Zach Moss and Eno Benjamin?  And who's the sleeper of the RB class?

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft.

Ready for the Draft Podcast is looking at how the impact free agency has had on draft projections for all 32 NFL teams.  Gregg is breaking up his podcasts by division.  Episode 32 focuses on the AFC West.  The Philip Rivers Era has come to an end for the Chargers andthe future of the franchise must be solidified with the No. 6 overall pick. WIll it be Justin Herbert or Jordan Love?  The Silver and Black are now in Vegas and have two 1st Round picks.  They need a No. 1 wideout to finally replace Amari Cooper, but in which direction will they go with the 19th pick?  Denver needs a vertical threat to stretch defenses for Drew Lock, but adding another corner is also a priority.  In which direction will the Broncos go at No. 15?  And the reigning Super Bowl Champs are an offensive juggernaut, but there are needs up front and on the back end of the defense.  Will their 1st Round pick be used there, or might they decide to shore up the interior of the OL to protect Patrick Mahomes?

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft.

Ready for the Draft Podcast is looking at how the impact free agency has had on draft projections for all 32 NFL teams.  Gregg is breaking up his podcasts by division.  Episode 31 focuses on the NFC West.  Arizona landed their No. 1 wideout in Deandre Hopkins, but with Patrick Peterson eligible for free agency after the season, could we see the Cards use this pick on CJ Henderson, especially with the signing of Marcus Gilbert?  Or will Arizona look to break the streak of three straight seasons with 50 sacks given up by landing their RT of the future?  San Francisco traded DeForest Buckner to Indy and, in turn, gained a second 1st Round pick.  In which direction will the Niners go at No. 13?  It may depend on what the Jets do with the 11th pick.  If the Jets go WR, then this pick could be CJ Henderson s there's a need at corner.  However, the Jets also have a need at CB, so if they take Henderson, will San Fran take Jerry Jeudy to team with Deebo Samuel?  And at No. 31, if they go CB early, this will be a WR, but if they go WR, I think this pick could be used on Cesar Ruiz to address the IOL.  Seattle's pick will depend on whether they can bring back Jadeveon Clowney.  If Clowney comes back, this pick may be used to address the O-line.  And the cash-strapped Rams are without a 1st Round pick following the Jalen Ramsey trade.  WIth Todd Gurley now in Atlanta, finding his replacement is a must.

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft.

Ready for the Draft Podcast is looking at how the impact free agency has had on draft projections for all 32 NFL teams.  Gregg is breaking up his podcasts by division.  Episode 30 focuses on the AFC South.  Jacksonville must fill the void left by the release of Marcell Dareus; even if Derrick Brown is off the board, the Jags can land an impact DT in Javon Kinlaw.  Tennessee could land a corner in Round 1, but they also need to replace Jack Conklin at RT.  In which direction will they go?  Indianapolis and Houston do not have 1st Round picks, but I wouldn't rule out a trade back into the first day of the draft.  Philip Rivers may be the QB in Indy in 2020, but neither he nor Jacoby Brissett will be the future.  Jordan Love could be their target, especially now that Chris Ballard has his 3-technique in DeForest Buckner.  And Houston traded DeAndre Hopkins away, leaving them in need of a No. 1 WR.  Will they trade up?

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft.

Ready for the Draft Podcast is looking at how the impact free agency has had on draft projections for all 32 NFL teams.  Gregg is breaking up his podcasts by division.  Episode 29 focuses on the NFC South.  Carolina must focus on defense in Round 1 and if they can land a dominant presence along the interior of the line to build around, Matt Rhule and Co. will be off to a great start on Draft Day.  Tom Brady took his talents to Tampa, which means the Bucs have to focus on keeping him upright.  Atlanta is in the midst of a roster overhaul and adding a pass rusher to provide consistent pressure is a must.  New Orleans is the defending division champs, but will they use the No. 24 pick on a running mate for Michael Thomas, or will the addition of Emmanuel Sanders allow the Saints to take advantage of the depth of the WR draft class and focus on a playmaker at LB?

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft.

Ready for the Draft Podcast is looking at how the impact free agency has had on draft projections for all 32 NFL teams.  Gregg is breaking up his podcasts by division.  Episode 28 focuses on the AFC North.  Zac Taylor and Cincinnati gain their franchise QB in Joe Burrow while Cleveland is looking to protect Baker Mayfield, so adding a top OT in the draft like Mekhi Becton makes sense.  Baltimore's ILB position is extremely thin.  It's posible the Ravens double up at the position in the draft, taking Kenneth Murray in Round One along with another inside backer on Day 2.  Pittsburgh traded its 1st Round pick to Miami in the Minkah Fitzpatrick deal, but should look to address offensive weapons, the LB corps and OL early.

Readyforthedraft.com's Gregg Schutze shares his passion for the NFL draft and takes you on a journey leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft.

Ready for the Draft Podcast is looking at how the impact free agency has had on draft projections for all 32 NFL teams.  Gregg is breaking up his podcasts by division.  Episode 27 focuses on the NFC North.  Detroit has needs at both DT and CB.  Do they get an interior presence like Derrick Brown or a lockdown corner in Jeffrey Okudah replace Darius Slay?  Minnesota now has two 1st Round picks following the trade of Stefon Diggs.  You have to expect one of the picks will be used on Diggs' replacement.  The other pick needs to be a CB, especially now that Xavier Rhodes, Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander have all departed.  Green Bay needs to add weapons for Aaron Rodgers, but which WR will come off the board at No. 30?  And Chicago doesn't have a 1st Round pick as it was given to the Raiders in the Khalil Mack trade, but will they use their two 2nd Round picks to upgrade the secondary?