On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT are joined by friend of the show Sam Phalen of AtoZ Sports to discuss:

-Their reaction to Titans' new DC Dennard Wilson and OC Nick Holz at their introductory press conference (2:40)

-Honorable Mentions: Easton runs down some listener-submitted pet peeves, misconceptions, and often misunderstood offseason concepts (16:41)

-Important Dates: Sam lists and explains what is coming up on the NFL calendar (31:15)

-Accounts Not To Trust: Easton explains the difference between internet aggregators and plain ole' rumor mills (38:16)

-Too-Early Mock Drafts: JT describes the issues with people starting the mock draft party too early, the dishonesty from media and fans early in the draft process, and the way information gets around in the NFL (41:02)

-Franchise Tag 101: Sam details the different kinds of franchise tags that can be placed on players, how other teams can still steal them at a hefty price, and how tag & trades work (52:26)

-Generational & "Can't-Miss" Prospects: Easton has a serious bone to pick with how we label players, and how the "game of probabilities" reality of the NFL Draft is so commonly misunderstood (58:37)

-Definitive Statements: only Siths deal in absolutes, and JT runs down some funny examples from the recent past that made some people who spoke very confidently look very stupid (1:08:39)

-Mock Draft Simulators- Easton gives some examples of how imperfect simulators can be taken advantage of, and sometimes take advantage of you (1:17:45)

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