The Midday Show

Andy Bunker and Randy McMichael addressed the comments from Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network stating that the Atlanta Falcons are strongly considering trading up in the first round of next week’s NFL Draft to select University of Florida Cornerback C.J. Henderson. Here are Ian Rapoport’s comments on the Falcons potential trading up: 

[fembed ftype="blockquote" class="twitter-tweet" provider="twitter"][fembed ftype="p" lang="en" dir="ltr" provider="twitter"]From NFL Now: The [fembed ftype="a" href="{protocol}s://twitter{*}com/hashtag/Falcons?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" provider="twitter"]#Falcons[/fembed] could be poised to jump up from No{*} 16, with potential eyes on a top defender{*} [fembed ftype="a" href="{protocol}s://t{*}co/h8vxz14AnX" provider="twitter"]pic{*}twitter{*}com/h8vxz14AnX[/fembed][/fembed]— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) [fembed ftype="a" href="{protocol}s://twitter{*}com/RapSheet/status/1250476185605287938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" provider="twitter"]April 15, 2020[/fembed][/fembed] [fembed ftype="script" async src="{protocol}s://platform{*}twitter{*}com/widgets{*}js" provider="twitter"][/fembed]

While the Falcons have been linked to many draft trade rumors in the last few weeks, Bunker and McMichael took the analysis of a potential trade a step further by naming a potential trade partner in the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars have the 9th selection in the first round and many analysts around the league believe they could trade back due to the teams numerous needs.

Click above to listen to Bunker and McMichael’s full explanation of why the Jaguars and Falcons would be compatible trade partners in the upcoming NFL Draft…

Andy and Randy discuss MLS putting everything on hold until June 8 plus, find out our Final Four of the Midday Show "Snack Bracket!"

Andy and Randy are joined by 92.9 The Game's Falcons reporter Jarvis Davis who brought up some concerns about potentially drafting LB K'Lavon Chaisson.

Andy and Randy react to comments made by Thomas Dimitroff on the Rich Eisen Show before discussing the first major sports league to get back into action this weekend.

Andy and Randy discuss the NFL Draft -- why it's good to be a undrafted free agent and the buzz generating around Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm.

Andy Bunker and Randy McMichael explained why NFL teams will be particularly cautious when making selections in next week’s draft. “Teams will under draft more than overdraft this year. I think teams are going to so cautious this year because teams aren’t going to get their hands on these players,” said McMichael.

The duo’s conversation was spurred by a tweet from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport:

[fembed ftype="blockquote" class="twitter-tweet" provider="twitter"][fembed ftype="p" lang="en" dir="ltr" provider="twitter"]One thing remains pretty clear heading into the 2020 NFL Draft: Coaches and evaluators have watched more tape this year than ever before{*} No workouts, no Pro Days… so much tape{*} Because there is nothing else to do{*} --[/fembed]— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) [fembed ftype="a" href="{protocol}s://twitter{*}com/RapSheet/status/1250160604167405570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" provider="twitter"]April 14, 2020[/fembed][/fembed] [fembed ftype="script" async src="{protocol}s://platform{*}twitter{*}com/widgets{*}js" provider="twitter"][/fembed]

Bunker and McMichael went into detail about how this year’s draft could be impacted by the lack of in person interaction and be almost solely based on game film.

Click above to hear the whole conversation between Bunker and McMichael…..

In the final hour of today's show Andy and Randy jumped back into What's Trending before they were joined by 92.9 The Game Reporter Joe Patrick. Then the guys wrapped up the show with the AMA and their Takeaways of the Day.

In the third hour of today's show Andy and Randy reacted to the best audio in the universe during the Big Clip of the Day. Then the guys replayed their interview with SiriusXM NFL Analyst Adam Caplan from yesterday. Then Brian Gebhardt joined the show for "Some Damn Good Questions."

Andy and Randy were joined by NFL Films Analyst Greg Cosell who talked about what the Falcons should do, how the quarterbacks in the draft shake out and what difficulties to expect with a virtual draft next week.