Sports Krunch w/DKROM

1. AFC West

-How well do you think Keyron Crawford fills that gaping hole opposite Mad Maxx starting on Day 1?

-How bullish are you on Trey Zuhn III winning one of those Week 1 starting OL spots?

-With the additions of Mansoor Delane, Peter Woods and R. Mason Thomas, do the Chiefs have the right pieces in place to make those game-sealing defensive plays they just couldn't make last season?

-Do you see Emmett Johnson, at minimum, getting a similar workload this season as Zach Charbonnet did behind Kenneth Walker III last year in Seattle?

-When you studied Jake Slaughter on tape, did you see someone who could kick outside from center to guard?

-Do you agree with Dane Brugler's assessment on Tyler Onyedim, and do you see him carving out a fairly sizable role (say 20-25% of the snaps) in Denver's DL rotation this year?

-How much higher does Jonah Coleman raise the floor of the Broncos running game in the event of another JK Dobbins injury?

-Which of Kage Casey or Justin Joly do you think has a better chance to become a starter in 2027?

2. AFC East

-Do you think the Jets made the right choice in going with David Bailey over Arvell Reese at 2 overall?

-Just how good is this Jets offense set up right now for a potential rookie QB in 2027?

-Is starting Kadyn Proctor out at guard the right move?

-Just how good of a starting foundation on defense do the Dolphins have in Chris Johnson, Jacob Rodriguez, and Kyle Louis?

-Do you think there's a decent chance the Bills eventually get the version of T.J. Parker we saw in 2024?

-Which of Skyler Bell, Kaleb Elarms-Orr, Jalon Kilgore or Zane Durant are you most confident will end up becoming a long-term piece in Buffalo?

-What's the better eventual move with Caleb Lomu: Have him replace Morgan Moses at RT in 2027, or have him replace Will Campbell at LT in 2027 and move Campbell either to RT or inside to guard?

-Do you think Gabe Jacas is a legit deep sleeper for 2026 NFL DROY honors?

3. AFC South

-Do you think Carnell Tate can become an effective WR1 for Cam Ward and the Titans?

-Would it be a failure if this isn't a top-10 defense by 2027?

-Do you think CJ Allen makes for a seamless transition from Zaire Franklin at that ILB spot for Indy?

-Just how big of a steal do you think the Colts got with Deion Burks at 254 overall?

-Do you see Keylan Rutledge starting games at center for the Texans this season?

-Just how much more dangerous does Kayden McDonald make that Texans defensive line?

-In your view, why wasn't Nate Boerkircher the best blocking TE in this draft?

-Why do you think Emmanuel Pregnon fell as far as he did, and do you think he has a shot at beating out Ezra Cleveland or Patrick Mekari for one of the Jaguars starting guard spots this season?

4. AFC North

-Why do you think the Browns went with Spencer Fano over Francis Mauigoa, and is this a choice you think they'll eventually regret?

-Just how well do you think K.C. Concepcion and Denzel Boston complement each other?

-With the additions of Dexter Lawrence and Cashius Howell, are the Bengals officially out of excuses when it comes to fielding at least an above average pass rush this season?

-Do you think both Connor Lew and Brian Parker II are starters for the Bengals in 2027?

-Would you be surprised if Vega Ioane receives All-Pro honors during his rookie season?

-How legit is the Za'Darius Smith comp for Zion Young?

-Is Germie Bernard more than just a consolation prize for the Steelers?

-Overall, did the Steelers do a good job in this class of thinking long-term as opposed to just plugging in holes in the now?

1. If the Over/Under on Round 1 trades is 5, would you take the over or under?

2. Due to this "tackle tax", would you expect seven OT’s to go in the top-25, if not the top-20?

3. Would you take the over or under on six safeties going in the top-100 picks?

4. Just how far can you see Reuben Bain, Jr. falling?

5. Which of these two scenarios do you think is more likely: 3 QB’s go in the first three rounds or 4-5 RB’s go in the first three rounds?

6. Mock Draft with trades (Hal does odds, DKrom does evens)

1. Which of the following three scenarios would be the best possible outcome for the Cardinals in Round 1: A. Staying put and taking Arvell Reese or David Bailey, B. Staying put and taking Jeremiyah Love or C. Trading back with the Cowboys at 12, getting Dallas's 2027 first or second, and selecting Francis Mauigoa or Spencer Fano?

2. If there is still no agreement with Trent Williams in place on the night of April 23, don't you think the odds of the 49ers taking a tackle (if not trading up into the late teens to get one) go up astronomically?

3. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being not at all and 10 being a Howard Dean scream), how shocked would you be if the Rams do NOT select a WR or TE at 13?

4. Do you think John Schneider only trades back from 32, 64 or 96 if a team offers him, at MINIMUM, two extra picks within the top 150?

5. Cardinals three-round mock draft (no trades)

6. 49ers three-round mock draft (no trades)

7. Rams three-round mock draft (no trades)

8. Seahawks three-round mock draft (no trades)

1. If Dan Campbell truly wants to move Penei Sewell to the blindside, do you think it's more likely the Lions use the #17 overall pick on Arizona State's Max Iheanachor or Clemson's Blake Miller as opposed to Kadyn Proctor?

2. Is it reasonable for Vikings fans to expect Rob Brzezinski to follow the Rick Spielman draft approach and largely abandon that of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah?

3. Teams that draft really well, like the Packers, don't use their picks to plug holes in the now. Instead, they anticipate future holes and fill them in advance. At which positions do you think the Packers see emerging future needs that they'd like to address in this draft?

4. In a scenario where the best player available at 25 is neither a DT nor an EDGE, who (or what) would be atop your wishlist for the Bears and why?

5. Lions three-round mock draft (no trades)

6. Vikings three-round mock draft (no trades)

7. Packers three-round mock draft (no trades)

8. Bears three-round mock draft (no trades)

1. Although the Saints still have screaming needs at WR and pass rusher headed into next Thursday night, do you think it's imperative they stick with the disciplined draft approach they showed in 2025?

2. In Ian Cunningham's first season as Bears Assistant GM, his boss at the time, Ryan Poles, traded back four times on Day 3 alone, increasing the Bears total number of draft picks from 6 to 11. Do you anticipate him doing something similar in his first draft as Falcons GM?

3. What players at positions other than EDGE and LB do you think would make a lot of sense for the Bucs on Day 1?

4. Given the fact that the Panthers currently have no weapons in the passing game that scare opposing DC's aside from Tet McMillan, would you say most (if not all) signs point to them going that direction at 19 overall?

5. Saints three-round mock draft (no trades)

6. Falcons three-round mock draft (no trades)

7. Bucs three-round mock draft (no trades)

8. Panthers three-round mock draft (no trades)

1. Do you think John Harbaugh is now the man in charge of the Giants player personnel decisions (as opposed to GM Joe Schoen) and if so, do you anticipate a Ravens-esque draft approach from the G-Men?

2. Do you think the Commanders roster is in a good enough position for them to take Jeremiyah Love at 7 overall? Or would they be wise to prioritize a position of value instead?

3. Which defensive prospects that are likely to be available (and obviously be good value) for the Cowboys at 12 and/or 20 would you consider ideal scheme fits for Christian Parker’s defense?

4. Given the Eagles offensive line's decline plus rumors that Jalen Carter may be on the trade block, does it feel inevitable that Howie Roseman returns to his usual “trenches first” draft approach this year?

5. Giants three-round mock draft (no trades)

6. Commanders three-round mock draft (no trades)

7. Cowboys three-round mock draft (no trades)

8. Eagles three-round mock draft (no trades)

1. When it comes to building an offense around a young QB, Daniel Jeremiah constantly stresses the three P's: play-caller, playmakers, and protection. Based on the way the roster currently looks, which of the two P's do you think is more urgent for the Raiders to address at the top of round 2: protection or playmakers?

2. What would constitute an ideal, yet realistic Day 1 haul for the Chiefs?

3. Unless someone like Vega Ioane or a top-shelf EDGE prospect falls to 22, do you think the Chargers will try their darnedest to trade back and add more picks?

4. Our good friend Bill Carroll says the best way for a team to approach the draft is to use their picks with an eye on the next 3 or so years as opposed to merely plugging holes in the now. Can you see the Broncos following Bill's advice by using 2 of their 3 picks in the top 111 to address future holes at OL & DB as opposed to their current holes at RB/TE/LB?

5. Raiders three-round mock draft (no trades)

6. Chiefs three-round mock draft (no trades)

7. Chargers three-round mock draft (no trades)

8. Broncos four-round mock draft (no trades)

1. With Aaron Glenn headed into 2026 as a lame duck head coach, do you think GM Darren Mougey and the Jets scouting staff almost certainly have to be banging the table for scheme-transcendent talent?

2. Given the current state of the Dolphins roster, do you think new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan is truly in position to select the best player available regardless of position?

3. Do you think Brandon Beane massively overpaid for D.J. Moore, and should he and Bills decision-makers prioritize trading back from 26 in order to regain some of the value that was lost in that trade?

4. On a scale of 1-10, how shocked would you be if the Patriots do NOT spend two of their first three picks on an edge rusher and a potential RT of the future?

5. Jets three-round mock draft (no trades)

6. Dolphins three-round mock draft (no trades)

7. Bills three-round mock draft (no trades)

8. Patriots three-round mock draft (no trades)

1. Should the Browns first goal of this 2026 draft be trading back from 6?

2. Which of Caleb Downs or Mansoor Delane would give the Bengals D the best chance possible to be a league-average unit in 2026?

3. If he falls to 14, do you think Rueben Bain, Jr. will be a Raven?

4. What MUST the Steelers do in this draft in order to convince an increasingly frustrated fanbase that they are not still treading water as they enter the post-Mike Tomlin era?

5. Browns three-round mock draft (no trades)

6. Bengals three-round mock draft (no trades)

7. Ravens three-round mock draft (no trades)

8. Steelers three-round mock draft (no trades)

1. Many (if not most) are very down on this year’s RB class. Mel Kiper, Jr. says he believes there are only 3 or 4 RB’s maximum that are worth a top-100 pick. That said, others, including friend of the program Bill Carroll, say that this RB crop isn’t as bad as many think. What are your overall thoughts on the 2026 RB class?

2. Since 2017, five RB’s have been selected in the top-10: Leonard Fournette, Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Bijan Robinson, and Ashton Jeanty. Jeremiyah Love will obviously become the sixth this year. In what order would you rank those six RB's as prospects, and why?

3. Why do you have Mike Washington, Jr. as RB2 in this draft as opposed to Jadarian Price?

4. What makes Jonah Coleman worth a Day 2 pick?

5. Based on what you saw on film, what makes Michael Trigg the TE1 in this draft over Kenyon Sadiq? If it weren't for his maturity issues, do you think more NFL teams would have Trigg higher than Sadiq on their boards?

6. Do you think Sam Roush's historically short arms for the TE position automatically disqualify him from playing in-line at the NFL level?

7. Would you be surprised if Oscar Delp ends up being selected in the top-100, if not the top-75?

8. Buy or Sell

-Emmett Johnson (late round 3/early round 4)

-Le'Veon Moss (late round 3/early round 4)

-Nick Singleton (early-to-mid round 4)

-Roman Hemby (early-to-mid round 4)

-Demond Claiborne (mid-to-late round 4)

-Kaytron Allen (late round 4/early round 5)

-Seth McGowan (early-to-mid round 5)

-Rahsul Faison (rounds 5-6)

-Noah Whittington (rounds 6-7)

-Eli Stowers (early-to-mid round 2)

-Max Klare (late round 2/early round 3)

-Jack Endries (late round 3/early round 4)

-Joe Royer (late round 3/early round 4)

-Justin Joly (late round 3/early round 4)

-Nate Boerkircher (early-to-mid round 4)

-Tanner Koziol (mid-to-late round 4)

-Eli Raridon (late round 4/early round 5)

-Riley Nowakowski (rounds 5-6)