Episode 347: 2020 RB Preview with Graham Barfield

Paul and Matt are joined by special guest Graham Barfield (@GrahamBarfield) to discuss the 2020 running back class. First, Graham compares the class as a whole to the 2019 class. Next, the guys discuss the consensus top five running backs which includes Jonathan Taylor, D'Andre Swift, J.K. Dobbins, Cam Akers and Cylde Edwards-Helaire, 

After the discussion of the top five, Graham shares his thoughts on next tiers of running backs and who he likes most from the group. The prospects discussed include AJ Dillon, Anthony McFarland, Darrynton Evans, Zack Moss, Eno Benjamin and Ke'Shawn Vaughn. 

Episode 346: Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft

Paul and Matt are joined by three special guests, Ray Garvin (@RayGQue) of DLF Football & host of the Destination Devy Podcast, John Laub (@GridironSchol91) of Football DieHards and Zack Thomas (@NFL_Zack) of The Dynasty Draft Room. The five of them perform a two round, one quarterback, Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft. 

The guys share their thoughts on each pick and discuss some of the top traits of a player and why they were the pick. After two rounds, they discuss the best remaining available prospects that would make up most of the third and fourth round of rookie drafts. 

Episode 345: Danny Kelly

Paul and Matt are joined by special guest Danny Kelly (@DannyBKelly) of the Ringer (@Ringer) to discuss many of the top 2020 NFL Draft Prospects. The guys discuss many of the top offensive skill prospects from Danny's latest Top 75 Big Board. 

The conversation starts with the top quarterback prospects followed by the running backs, wide receivers and then concludes discussing the tight end class. The guys discuss traits, movement skills, landing spots, draft capital and much more.

Episode 344: Free Agency Impact (Part 2) on NFL Draft & Dynasty Values

Paul breaks down the latest free agent signings since the last podcast and the ramifications it will have on the 2020 NFL Draft and the dynasty values of the players and teams involved. 

Paul discusses Brian Hoyer signing in New England and what it means for Jarrett Stidham and his short and long term value. Next, Paul discusses Jameis Winston, Andy Dalton and Cam Newton and whether any of them could have a starting job this season. Next, Paul discusses the draft and what teams besides the Bengals, Dolphins and Chargers could be in the market for a quarterback in either round one or on day 2 of the NFL Draft. 

Next, Paul discusses the two big running back signings of the last few days. He discusses Melvin Gordon signing with the Denver Broncos and Todd Gurley signing with the Falcons. Paul breaks it down from every angle for what it means for Gurley and Gordon and their fantasy values moving forward, as well as Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman. He also discusses in terms of the NFL Draft who could be looking to take a RB in the first few rounds or on early day three. 

Next, Paul discusses Eric Ebron signing with the Steelers and what teams are in need of targeting a TE on Day 2 of the draft. To close the show, Paul shares his feelings on Emmanuel Sanders signing with the Saints and the lack of movement in the wide receiver free agent market. 

Episode 343: Free Agency Impact on NFL Draft & Dynasty Values

Paul breaks down a wild first few days of NFL Free Agency and the ramifications and impact every signing and trade will have on the 2020 NFL Draft and dynasty values of current players. 

Paul discusses Tom Brady to Tampa Bay, Philip Rivers to the Colts, Teddy Bridgewater to Carolina, Nick Foles to Chicago, DeAndre Hopkins and David Johnson trade, Austin Hooper to Cleveland, Hadyen Hurst trade to Atlanta, Jordan Howard to Miami, Randall Cobb to Houston and Kenyan Drake and Derrick Henry staying with their teams with the tags. 

Some other players discussed in detail included Kyler Murray, Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, Andy Dalton, Jameis Winston, Gardner Minshew and many others. Some teams in terms of their draft plans discussed in great detail include the Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angles Chargers, Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Bucs, Carolina Panthers and Miami Dolphins. 

Episode 342: 2020 Quarterback Preview With Mark Schofield

Paul is joined by special guest Mark Schofield to discuss the 2020 Quarterback class. First they discuss the position as a whole and Mark shares his thoughts on what he thinks of the class. 

Next they have a detailed discussion on many of the top quarterback prospects discussing their traits, best scheme fits, best team fits, and areas of development and concern. The prospects discussed include Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovaloia, Jacob Eason, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, Jake Fromm and Jalen Hurts. 

Next they discuss how evaluators seem to differ from year to year when watching certain quarterback prospects that played with little support at the collegiate level. Mark discusses Josh Allen and then a detailed discussion on Daniel Jones and how his opinion quickly changed on him from his pre draft narratives. 

To close the show Mark shares some of his day three sleepers at the quarterback position that he believes should be selected as developmental quarterback prospects. 

Episode 341: Combine Day 4 Instant Reactions (DB)

Paul shares his instant reactions from day four of the NFL Combine. He discusses many of the top DB prospects from the Cornerback & Safety groups. In addition he discusses some of the other winners and losers from the defensive back position based on their metric numbers and the on field workouts. 

Episode 340: Combine Day 3 Instant Reactions (DL & LB)

Paul shares his instant reactions on day three of the NFL Combine. He discusses many of the top DL prospects from each groups and also discusses some of the other winners and losers from the defensive line position based on their metric numbers and the on field workouts. The DL group was separated into two groups, first was mostly the interior defensive linemen and then the second group was more of defensive end and edge prospects. 

Next, Paul discusses the winners & losers from the linebacker workouts. The linebacker group was very impressive in terms of their 40 tests, jumps & on field workouts.

Episode 339: Combine Day 2 Instant Reactions (RB & OL)

Paul shares his instant reactions on day two of the NFL Combine. He discusses how all of the top RB prospects performed and whether they performed as expected, outperformed expectations or came up short of expectations. He also discusses some of the other winners and losers from the running back position based on their metric numbers and the on field workouts. 

Next, Paul discusses the winners & losers from the offensive line workouts. He describes the class as the best he has ever seen at the combine. 

Some of the prospects discussed include running backs; D'Andre Swift, Jonathan Taylor, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Cam Akers, AJ Dillon, Zack Moss, Javon Leake, Anthony McFarland, Salvon Ahmed, Darrynton Evans, Lamical Perine, Joshua Kelley and offensive linemen; Nick Harris, Erza Cleveland, Matt Hennessy, Tristan Wirfs, Andrew Thomas, Mekhi Becton and Jedrick Wills Jr. 

Episode 338: Combine Day 1 Instant Reactions (QB, WR, TE)

Paul & Matt share their immediate reactions from the day one of NFL Combine. They discuss what tight ends, quarterbacks & wide receivers stood out from the athletic testing and the on field drills. They name some combine winners and losers and why some of what they saw surprised them and will have them going back to the film. They also discuss some outliers that will move some prospects down draft boards and how some prospects within tiers have now separated themselves after a strong showing at the combine. 

Some of the prospects discussed include Albert Okwuegbunam, Harrison Bryant, Hunter Bryant, Cole Kmet, Josiah Deguara, Adam Trautman, Dalton Keane, Jalen Hurts, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, Chase Claypool, Justin Jefferson, Denzel Mims, Henry Ruggs III, KJ Hill, Jalen Reagor, Jerry Jeudy, Michael Pittman Jr, CeeDee Lamb, Laviska Shenault, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Brandon Aiiyuk, Devin Duvernay plus others.