The NFL Rhodes Show with Lindsay Rhodes

As NFL teams are gearing up for the start of training camps, Lindsay is joined by her former colleague and current GM of the Las Vegas Raiders Mike Mayock. They discuss why he took the Raiders job after years of declining offers from NFL teams and how the organization goes about the draft, from scouting to accessing need versus draft slot value. Then they get into some lingering topics surrounding the team, like what was behind the decision to trade for Antonio Brown in 2019, why they overhauled a productive offensive line and why he's excited about the potential of Derek Carr and the offense in the upcoming season.

Lindsay's joined by Renaissance man Nate Burleson. After retiring in 2014, the former NFL wide receiver decided to pursue a career in broadcasting, and since 2016 has shined as a co-host on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" where he became an Emmy winner. He also joined the analyst team for "The NFL Today" on CBS, and has since also added spots as a correspondent on "Extra" and "CBS This Morning". He discusses his struggles with retirement, why he decided to move his family across the country to take a chance on GMFB and the importance of knowing when to say "no". He also shares some incredible celebrity interview stories from his time on red carpets and ends by giving his thoughts on some of the hottest topics in sports, including NIL rights in college sports and the Aaron Rodgers situation in Green Bay.

Lindsay kicks off the episode by talking about the on air Julio Jones phone call with Shannon Sharpe. She is then joined by WNBA star and current analyst for NFL Network and Fox Sports, Stacey Dales to discuss the Aaron Rodgers situation and the ripple effect it might have in the NFC North if he doesn't continue with Green Bay. They get into the rest of the division as well; how Justin Fields might fair in Chicago, if the Vikings defense will get better this season, what it might look like in Detroit this year, and a whole lot more.

Lindsay is joined by The Athletic's Mike Sando (Senior Analyst and co-host of The Football GM Podcast) to deep dive his article about the fifth year option. They discuss, positionally, the value of holding a veteran player versus trading for picks and where teams make mistakes with this. They also get into the Julio Jones trade rumors and imagine what he might be like on certain teams.

As the 2nd phase of OTA's get underway, Lindsay is joined by friend of the pod, Darius Butler (former NFL DB and co-host of the Man to Man Podcast) to get a player's perspective on the potential importance of OTA's, especially for rookies and less marquee players. Then, she and Darius chat with assistant executive director of external affairs for the NFL Players Association, George Atallah about the NFLPA's stance on OTA's as well as what the Players Association is recommending in terms of Covid vaccinations. Lindsay and Darius finish out the show by discussing what a vaccination threshold could mean for a team going forward and how that might give teams a leg up this season.

With dynasty fantasy drafts in full swing, Lindsay dives into the rookie class from a fantasy perspective with PFF Fantasy Football Analyst, Andrew Erickson. They talk about the difference between NFL draft value versus fantasy draft value with high profile players like Kyle Pitts and Ja'Marr chase as well as breaking down each position within the rookie class and who might help your fantasy team this year and in the future. They also identify some deeper in the draft sleepers.

Lindsay deep dives into the perspective analytics gives teams with PFF's VP of Research and Development, Dr. Eric Eager. They break down the Tim Tebow signing in Jacksonville before getting into some draft talk; When and how to take an RB in the draft, the Sewell Vs. Chase for the Bengals debate, and a whole lot more.

Joining Lindsay this week is former Seahawks, Saints and Dolphins General Manager, CEO of Mueller Football Advising, and host of The Football GM Podcast Randy Mueller. They breakdown the Ja'Wann James injury situation and what that might mean for players and the league going forward. Then, they get into the nitty gritty of who has leverage in the on going Aaron Rodgers/Packers stand off and what is necessary to maintain relationships with a teams best players. They also discuss potential landing spots for him. Randy gives his thoughts on this years draft class and which teams made strong decisions. They finish off the episode with which teams might surprise with their playoff potential.

One of the great draft analysts, Charles Davis of CBS returns to talk in hindsight about some of the great drafts that teams had and a few of the question mark picks that some teams went with. He also gives us a bit of insight into his process on covering the draft in the booth. Lindsay is then joined by her former producer and current Vice President of Production for the New Orleans Saints, Shaneika Dabney-Henderson to talk about her hysterical moment of confusion while announcing the 7th round pick for the Saints.