Sports Krunch w/DKROM

1. AFC South

-How would you describe the overall ecosystem Cam Ward is entering?

-Did Femi Oladejo's performance last year suggest to you that his best football is still very much ahead of him?

-The Jaguars already have an absolute stud WR in Brian Thomas, Jr., and when you add Travis Hunter to the mix, you just might have the perfect receiving duo to unlock the greatness inside of Trevor Lawrence. What do you think?

-Do you think Bhayshul Tuten brings anything to the table that Travis Etienne does not?

-Given the Colts highly questionable situation at QB, do you anticipate Shane Steichen to use Tyler Warren in similarly creative ways as he was used at Penn State?

-How much of an upgrade is J.T Tuimoloau over Kwity Paye?

-In what ways (if any) does Jayden Higgins complement Nico Collins and in what ways (if any) does Jaylin Noel complement Christian Kirk?

-Would it surprise you if Aireontae Ersery makes a strong case for the starting RT job in training camp?

2. AFC East

-Given how effectively he played with an outright atrocious support cast last season, do you think the stars are aligned for Drake Maye to make a significant "sophomore jump" in 2025?

-Can you see this Jets offensive line as one of the 10 best in the league, if not better, by 2026?

-Would you be surprised if Mason Taylor ends up being the best tight end from this class?

-Do you think the Jets were one of the best possible landing spots for Azareye'h Thomas?

-Just how high is Kenneth Grant's ceiling in your view?

-What in Maxwell Hairston's game, aside from his 4.28 speed, do you think sold Sean McDermott on his potential fit in Buffalo?

-Which of those three players (T.J. Sanders, Landon Jackson, or Deone Walker) are you the most bullish on and why?

3. AFC North

-Would you say this draft haul is a pretty solid start for the Browns as they re-shape their roster for the post-Deshaun Watson era?

-Would you anticipate one of Kenny Pickett or Joe Flacco getting traded before Week 1 and both Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel starting their fair share of games this season?

-Did you see Shemar Stewart as someone likely to be remembered as a "workout warrior" a la Mike Mamula, someone likely to evolve into one of the NFL's most feared QB disruptors, or somewhere in between?

-Do you think Derrick Harmon is the ideal candidate to succeed Cam Heyward as the linchpin of that Steelers D-Line?

-Would it surprise you if Kaleb Johnson eventually becomes the focal point of the Steelers offense this season regardless of who starts at QB?

-How better positioned (at least on paper) are the Ravens to win that third Lombardi Trophy due to Malaki Starks and Mike Green?

4. AFC West

-Would it be a massive disappointment if the Raiders don't have a top-10, if not top-5 scoring offense this season?

-Can you see one of Caleb Rogers or Charles Grant (or both) emerging as starters for the Raiders OL in 2026?

-Why were the Broncos right to take Jahdae Barron and just how big of an upgrade does he bring to that Denver secondary?

-Can you see R.J. Harvey getting the lion’s share of the touches in the Broncos backfield this season?

-Is it a reasonable expectation for Pat Bryant to evolve into a reliable safety valve for Bo Nix in third-down and Red Zone situations?

-Do you anticipate both Omarion Hampton and Tre Harris to emerge as starters early this season, and if they make an instant impact, do the Chargers have enough firepower on both sides of the ball to dethrone the Chiefs for the AFC West crown?

-If you're the Chiefs, are you willing to put Josh Simmons on PUP to start the season and subsequently insert him into that starting LT position around late October/early November?

-Which of those three (Omarr Norman-Lott, Ashton Gillotte, or Nohl Williams) do you see making the biggest contribution to Steve Spagnuolo's defense in 2025?

-If you're choosing between Jalen Royals and Brashard Smith in the later rounds of a dynasty league draft, who would you take and why?

1. NFC East

-When you add a special talent like Abdul Carter to a defensive front that includes star DT Dexter Lawrence, edge rushers Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux, plus DT and 2025 third-round pick Darius Alexander, would you say the Giants have, at least on paper, the most fearsome pass rush in the entire NFL right now?

-Do you see Jaxson Dart starting five or more games this season?

-Do you think the added presence of Donovan Ezeiruaku to that Cowboys front four is going to free up Micah Parsons, schematically speaking, like never before?

-How helpful can Tyler Booker, Ezeiruaku, and Shavon Revel, Jr. be in helping the Cowboys get the most out of George Pickens?

-Do you think the best Week 1 OL combination for the Commanders includes Josh Conerly, Jr. at RT with Brandon Coleman kicking inside to guard, or is it Coleman staying put at RT with Conerly moving inside?

-Would you anticipate Trey Amos growing into that No. 1 shutdown corner for the Commanders at some point this season?

-I'm not saying Jihaad Campbell is Micah Parsons, but does Vic Fangio now have a weapon he can deploy in a very similar way?

-Do you think Andrew Mukuba pushes Reed Blankenship and Sydney Brown for one of the starting safety spots in Philly?

2. NFC South

-How does Tetairoa McMillan help Bryce Young continue on this promising trajectory?

-Will the Panthers be getting the 2023 version of Nic Scourton as opposed to the 2024 version?

-How ideal is it for the Saints to begin a roster makeover with two starting tackles on rookie contracts?

-Would you bet on Tyler Shough being the Saints starting QB when they face the Cardinals in Week 1?

-Just how skeptical are you that James Pearce, Jr. will end up living up to the price the Falcons paid to get him?

-Does Emeka Egbuka bring anything to the table that Chris Godwin does not?

-Would it be a surprise to you if both Benjamin Morrison and Jacob Parrish are NOT playing starter-level snaps this season in Tampa?

3. NFC North

-After bringing in an innovative offensive mind in Ben Johnson to be their new head coach, re-vamping the OL, and ensuring that Caleb Williams will have four solid targets on the field at a time, is it safe to say the Bears have done everything possible to right their disastrous wrong in 2024?

-Do you think Ozzy Trapilo has a legit shot to beat out Braxton Jones for the starting LT spot?

-How do Matthew Golden and Savion Williams immediately upgrade the WR room in Green Bay?

-With Donovan Jackson sliding in to that LG spot, do you see the Vikings as a top-five offensive line in 2025?

-Do you see such upside in Tyleik Williams when it comes to rushing the passer?

-What does the ceiling look like for Isaac TeSlaa?

4. NFC West

-Would you be surprised if Mykel Williams ends up winning 2025 NFL DROY honors?

-Do you think Walter Nolen ended up in one of the best places possible that will help him reach his immense potential?

-If the concerns about his knee end up being overblown, just how special a talent are the Cardinals getting in Will Johnson?

-Can you see a scenario where Jalen Milroe ends up as the Seahawks starting QB in 2027?

-Do you see Mike Macdonald utilizing Nick Emmanwori in pretty much the same way he used Kyle Hamilton in Baltimore?

-Does it feel that most (if not all) signs are pointing toward the Rams landing their long-term successor to Matthew Stafford on Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft?

-Which one of Jarquez Hunter or Chris Paul, Jr. do you think is most likely to far outplay his draft slot and why?

(Photo via New York Giants)

1. In each of the past three drafts, five trades or more occurred during the first round. Would you be surprised if we get less than that this year?

2. Do you believe we will see three RB's get selected in Round 1 for the first time since 2012?

3. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being 'not at all', 10 being 'ludicrous'), how dumb do you think it would be for the Saints to select a QB at 9?

4. If you were putting together a parlay for Day 1 of the draft, would you be willing to bet that Jaxson Dart gets selected before Shedeur Sanders?

-4B. Staying on Shedeur Sanders for a moment, Todd McShay said on his podcast a few days before we recorded this that word has it Mike Tomlin "really likes" Shedeur and he may be the pick for the Steelers at 21 regardless of what happens on the Aaron Rodgers front. But as I mentioned on our NFC East Draft Preview, no team has done more work on him than the Giants have. They had a representative on hand for every Colorado game last season and their top decision-makers just held a last-minute, private workout with him in Boulder. Therein lies the rub for the Giants at 3. Do you take Shedeur there, or do you take one of Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter there and then do your darnedest to trade up to 20 or the late 'teens to land your potential QB of the future?

5. If Will Johnson falls outside the top-15, or even the top-20, why, in your view, would a team be getting an absolute steal by selecting him?

6. Truth or Exaggeration (Do you buy the Day 1 buzz?)

-Mason Taylor

-Carson Schwesinger

-Tyleik Williams

-Emeka Egbuka

-Jared Wilson

-Tyler Shough

7. First-Round Mock Draft

1. Even though he's a RB, do you believe that Ashton Jeanty is, by far, the best prospect likely to be available at 6 that can help the Raiders win now?

2. Which one of those four scenarios (RB, TE, DL/EDGE or trade down) do you think would be the most ideal for the Broncos in Round 1?

3. Let's say two solid WR's (Matthew Golden and Emeka Egbuka) and two solid DL/EDGE options (Mykel Williams and Kenneth Grant) are all available for the Chargers at 22. If you can't trade back, which position would you prioritize and why?

4. Which one of those four positions of need (OT, G, TE, DL/EDGE) do you think the Chiefs should eye at 31 overall in order to give them the best possible chance to win both now and from now on?

5. Raiders three-round mock

6. Broncos three-round mock

7. Chargers three-round mock

8. Chiefs three-round mock

1. If you're [Giants GM] Joe Schoen, would you be willing to take one of Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter at 3 and subsequently trade up from 34 to 19 or 20? Or do you just bite the bullet and take Shedeur Sanders at 3?

2. Do you think the Cowboys should prioritize improving the OL over improving the offensive skill positions at 12?

3. Which one of those three aforementioned roster holes (EDGE, CB, RB) is the biggest one separating the Commanders from dethroning the Eagles in the NFC?

4. If you were [Eagles GM] Howie Roseman, which of those two approaches (trading up or stockpiling more picks for next year) would you prefer to use on Draft Day 2025?

5. Giants three-round mock

6. Cowboys three-round mock

7. Commanders three-round mock

8. Eagles three-round mock

1. If you're Browns GM Andrew Berry, would you be willing to trade back into the first round to as high as 19 or 20 and take Shedeur Sanders? Or would you prefer to roll the dice on a Day 2 project QB and wait to address the position in the first round next year?

2. Where do you think the evaluations of [Bengals Director of Player Personnel] Duke Tobin and his team have gone wrong these past three years, and what changes must the Bengals make when it comes to scouting talent on the defensive side of the ball?

3. Do you think Steelers GM Omar Khan should make it a high priority to trade back from 21 so they can recoup some of the value lost in the D.K. Metcalf trade?

4. Who are some prime candidates in this draft that can make the strengths of this Ravens roster even more dangerous?

5. Browns three-round mock

6. Bengals three-round mock

7. Steelers three-round mock

8. Ravens three-round mock

1. What do you think an ideal draft haul would look like for the 49ers later this month?

2. Which one of those aforementioned positions (OL, DL, CB) would you say the Cardinals need to upgrade the most in order to take that next step forward in 2025?

3. With five picks in the top-100, would you be willing to spend four, if not all five of them to upgrade the OL and WR if you were the Seahawks?

4. Which position that the Rams likely plan to address in this draft can turn out to be the final piece of their championship puzzle in your view?

5. 49ers three-round mock

6. Cardinals three-round mock

7. Seahawks three-round mock

8. Rams three-round mock

1. Do you believe there were enough examples on Cam Ward's college tape that prove he's capable of making the on-schedule plays he'll need to make in order become a more consistent, steady player?

2. Do you think there's a higher ceiling with Shedeur Sanders and if so, why?

3. Do you think the hype on Jaxson Dart is at least somewhat warranted, and if not, can you play Devil's Advocate as to why an NFL team would be willing to invest a mid-to-late first-round pick on him?

4. Do you see similarities between Jalen Milroe and Jalen Hurts in terms of play-style, character and work ethic, and can you see Milroe evolving into a similar player at the NFL level in the right situation? Also, some NFL evaluators reportedly believe that if Milroe fails at QB, he can be tried out at RB. Do you think he's capable of being at least a very solid RB at the NFL level?

5. Fans of NFL teams that are unlikely to head into the 2026 season with a surefire long-term answer at QB will immediately be looking toward the college QB's who become draft eligible next year. Thus, Bill, I'm going to ask you to give us your way-too-early assessment on the 2026 QB class. Who are some names to keep an eye on come late August and do you think it'll be a much better group of signal-callers compared to this year?

6. Buy Or Sell (If you believe they can become a top 10-15 backup QB, count it as a 'buy')

-Tyler Shough, Quinn Ewers, Will Howard, Riley Leonard, Dillon Gabriel, Kyle McCord

7. Ideal (Realistic) Landing Spots For...

-Cam Ward: Titans

-Shedeur Sanders: Raiders

-Jaxson Dart: Seahawks

-Jalen Milroe: Broncos

-Tyler Shough: Chargers

-Quinn Ewers: Commanders or Falcons

1. What do you think the basic characteristics are that Ben Johnson covets in a player, and how does a Chicago Bear under Ben Johnson differ from a Chicago Bear under Matt Eberflus?

2. Do you get the feeling that the Packers will draft a WR in the first round for the first time since they selected Javon Walker at 20 overall in 2002?

3. If you're the Vikings, which of the three aforementioned positions (DT, DB, or iOL) would you prioritize the most at 24 in the event you can't find a trading partner?

4. If a certain interior offensive lineman or pass rusher that the Lions deem a hand-in-glove fit falls to the early 20's, can you see Brad Holmes make a proactive move up the board like he did last year?

5. Bears three-round mock

6. Packers three-round mock

7. Vikings three-round mock

8. Lions three-round mock

1. Do you think Will Campbell's best role at the NFL level is at tackle or at guard?

2. What are your biggest concerns about Armand Membou's game at the moment and would you be surprised if he eventually ends up as the best OL from this class?

3. Do you think Kelvin Banks, Jr. will mostly benefit a team as a run blocker or as a pass protector during his rookie season?

4. If you're a team picking in the top-20 with a huge need at left tackle and you deem that medical information to be accurate, is Josh Simmons worth taking there?

5. Do you think Donovan Jackson will be better at guard or tackle in the NFL?

6. Is Tyler Booker's extreme lack of athleticism enough to scare you away from him, or is he still a prospect with an extremely high floor who's worthy of a top-40 selection, if not higher?

7. As Dane Brugler noted in November, many around the league (if not most) would say Grey Zabel's best possible fit is at center. What makes Grey Zabel well-equipped to be the proverbial QB of an NFL offensive line?

8. Buy Or Sell

-Josh Conerly, Jr., Aireontae Ersery, Ozzy Trapilo, Charles Grant, Cameron Williams, Emery Jones, Jr., Logan Brown, Jonah Savaiinaea, Wyatt Milum, Marcus Mbow, Tate Ratledge, Miles Frazier, Jackson Slater, Willie Lampkin, Jared Wilson

1. Eric Edholm of NFL.com, one of the most respected minds in the business, said last week he would be all for the Panthers using six or seven of their nine draft picks on the defensive side of the ball. Would you be in favor of that strategy, or do you think the Panthers should spend considerably more draft picks upgrading the offensive weaponry for Bryce Young?

2. If you're Mickey Loomis and Kellen Moore, is your top priority putting a big "For Sale" sign on that 9th overall pick, even though you have five picks in the top-112?

3. Would it surprise you if the Falcons decide to further strengthen their secondary in Round 1 by taking say Will Johnson or Nick Emmanwori should one or both be available at 15?

4. Even with his recent medical setback, how surprised would you be if the Bucs passed on Jihaad Campbell if he was still available at 19 overall?

5. Panthers three-round mock

6. Saints three-round mock

7. Falcons three-round mock

8. Bucs three-round mock

1. A reason why some are down on this draft class overall is that only four-to-six players fit the mold of a consensus "blue chip" prospect. In your view, is Warren one of those four-to-six players and is he worthy of being selected in the top-seven despite the extremely low hit rate on first-round TE's?

2. According to football data guru Warren Sharp, Colston Loveland only caught two of 10 contested targets, only forced three missed tackles (5% missed tackle rate, lowest in class), and ran just 13% of his routes against man coverage, which he'll see far more often in the NFL. Granted, he did have subpar QB play and was playing through injury last season. Of those aforementioned data points that Warren raised, which one worries you the most and why?

3. Assuming Mason Taylor makes the requisite improvements in his route running, do you think he eventually becomes that “Joker” weapon for an NFL offense?

4. Given what you do know about Elijah Arroyo's medical history, would it surprise you if he falls all the way to Day 3?

5. Does Terrance Ferguson scream "quintessential workout warrior to avoid at all costs" to you, or do you think there's a far better player at the NFL level waiting inside of him?

6. Do you think Gunnar Helm is a far better athlete on tape compared to what his Combine numbers suggest, and should he fall to Day 3, do you think whichever team selects him will have a potential steal on their hands?

7. Buy Or Sell

-Harold Fannin, Jr., Mitchell Evans, Thomas Fidone II, Jackson Hawes, Jake Briningstool, Moliki Matavao, Oronde Gadsden II, C.J. Dippre, Jalin Conyers

1. If Travis Hunter is available for the Patriots at 4, would you take him or Armand Membou?

2. Do you think Tyler Warren fits the mold of such a player that can define the Jets culture under Aaron Glenn?

3. Do you anticipate the Dolphins using their first-round pick at 13 addressing one of those two positions (interior OL or safety), or can you easily see them going in another direction?

4. Given the enormous depth of this DL class and the Bills having three picks in the top-62, would it be wise for Buffalo to use two of those picks to further beef up their defensive front four?

5. Patriots three-round mock

6. Jets three-round mock

7. Dolphins three-round mock

8. Bills three-round mock

1. If you were Titans GM Mike Borgonzi, would you stay put and take Miami QB Cam Ward, or would you trade down with either the Browns at 2 or with the Giants at 3, which would net you additional premium draft picks both this year and next year and assure you either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter?

2. As much as it would make sense for the Jags to take Mason Graham at 5, there may be another name or two that would make equally as much sense there. Do any such names come to mind in your view?

3. Given how desperate Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard are to keep their jobs, would it surprise you if they traded up with say the Bears at 10 in order to assure themselves Warren or Loveland?

4. Would it shock you if the Texans pick at 25 is anything other than an offensive lineman or a wide receiver?

5. Titans three-round mock

6. Jaguars three-round mock

7. Colts three-round mock

8. Texans three-round mock

1. Do you believe there's still some untapped upside with Ashton Jeanty as a receiving weapon out of the backfield?

2. Do you think Omarion Hampton is a special talent worthy of a top-20 selection?

3. If you were the GM of a team that needed ANY kind of RB, and you were forced to choose between Treveyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, who would be your pick and why?

4. Do you believe Kaleb Johnson has the requisite fundamentals of playing RB (most notably vision and footwork) to succeed at the NFL level despite his lack of explosiveness?

5. Do you think Dylan Sampson has the goods to play on all three downs at the NFL level?

6. Do you think Cam Skattebo deserves to be selected in Rounds 2-3, and if he doesn't hear his name called on Day 2, would you expect him to outplay his draft position?

7. Buy Or Sell

-Bhayshul Tuten, Damien Martinez, Jordan James, Ollie Gordon II, Devin Neal, R.J. Harvey, D.J. Giddens, Trevor Etienne, Jarquez Hunter, Jaydon Blue, Brashard Smith, LeQuint Allen, Kalel Mullings, Donovan Edwards, Marcus Yarns

1. What aspects of Abdul Carter's game that you saw on tape make him such an impact player from the moment he plays his first NFL snap?

2. When you put all of the aforementioned puzzle pieces together, do you think Shemar Stewart is someone worthy of rolling the dice on in the top-15 picks, or even the top-10?

3. Can you see Mykel Williams developing into a similar force as Travon Walker at the NFL level, and is HE worth a roll of the dice as a top-10/top-15 pick?

4. If you had to make a guess, which one of these two pass rushers (Mike Green or James Pearce, Jr.) do you believe gets drafted first and why?

5. Given his Combine performance, production and game film, plus the negative character buzz surrounding Mike Green and James Pearce, Jr., do you think Donovan Ezeiruaku is worth taking in the latter half of the first round?

6. In your view, is Mason Graham a top 4-6 prospect in this draft regardless of position?

7. Do you think his habit of playing high is a correctable flaw and can you see Kenneth Grant becoming an every-down presence at the NFL level?

8. What makes Walter Nolen such a special player and would you be surprised if he ends up as the best DT from this draft when all is set and done?

9. Did you get a chance to revisit some of Derrick Harmon's tape after the Combine and do you think his ceiling may be even higher than you and others may have initially thought?

10. Do you think Darius Alexander is well worth taking a chance on within the first two rounds?

11. Buy Or Sell

-Nic Scourton, J.T. Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer, Landon Jackson, Josaiah Stewart, Princely Umanmielen, Jordan Burch, Femi Oladejo, Tyleik Williams, Joshua Farmer, Shemar Turner, Alfred Collins, T.J. Sanders, Omarr Norman-Lott, Deone Walker, Jordan Phillips, Jamaree Caldwell

1. Is the way the Commanders utilize Frankie Luvu the best way to get the most out of Jalon Walker?

2. Can Jihaad Campbell be a Micah Parsons-type weapon* for an NFL defense, and do you think he's worth a top-15 pick or higher?

3. Are you concerned Carson Schwesinger will lose a significant amount of that speed with the 18 pounds he added? Keep in mind, even losing a tenth of a second of your speed is a big deal in the NFL.

4. Given his age (25) plus the mixed reviews from evaluators as to whether or not he can hold up on all three downs, can you see Demetrius Knight, Jr. falling to Day 3?

5. Do you see Danny Stutsman making a similar impact as Chad Greenway did at the NFL level?

6. Buy Or Sell

-Jeffrey Bassa, Chris Paul, Jack Kiser, Barrett Carter, Cody Simon, Cody Lindenberg, Smael Mondon, Jr.

1. Specifically when it comes to playing corner, what traits does Travis Hunter have that make you think he could be an all-time great at that position?

2. Do you still think Will Johnson is capable of playing at the level he did in 2023 and second, should he either not run the 40 or post an underwhelming time, just how far can you see him falling?

3. Do you see Jahdae Barron making a similar impact for an NFL defense as Brian Branch has in Detroit?

4. Health permitting, would you be surprised if Shavon Revel, Jr. ends up being the most successful corner in this class outside of Travis Hunter?

5. Do you think Maxwell Hairston will end up being a top-50 pick, or will concerns over his size and character cause him to fall?

6. In the days following the Combine, two notable industry mock drafts by Jordan Reid of ESPN and Dane Brugler of The Athletic pegged Nick Emmanwori as both the first safety off the board and a top-20 pick. Would it surprise you if that came to pass?

7. If Malaki Starks falls to the tail-end of the first round or even further, just how much of a steal would a team be getting?

8. Buy Or Sell

-Azareye'h Thomas, Benjamin Morrison, Trey Amos, Quincy Riley, Darien Porter, Jacob Parrish, Zy Alexander, Upton Stout, Xavier Watts, Billy Bowman Jr., Kevin Winston Jr., Lathan Ransom, Andrew Mukuba, Jonas Sanker

1. Do you think Travis Hunter can thrive at the NFL level by predominantly playing WR and having a package of 15 snaps per game on defense?

2. Does Matthew Golden have a solid case to be the first WR off the board?

3. How favorably does Emeka Egbuka's play-style compare to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and can you see him producing similar numbers at the NFL level?

4. How realistic of a chance is there of Tetairoa McMillan being the third or even the fourth WR off the board?

5. Do you think utilizing Luther Burden III in a Deebo Samuel-type role is a good way to get him started at the NFL level?

6. When push comes to shove, can you see Jaylin Noel being selected in the second round?

7. Buy Or Sell

-Jack Bech, Elic Ayomanor, Tre Harris, Jayden Higgins, Jalen Royals, Isaiah Bond, Tez Johnson, Kyle Williams, Savion Williams, Xavier Restrepo, Tory Horton, Pat Bryant

1. If you were Mike Borgonzi and that Titans front office, what kind of haul would it take for you to trade back from #1 overall?

2. Given this latest injury, can you see Elijah Arroyo falling all the way to the third round, if not out of Day 2 altogether?

3. Should teams leave Indy with the impression that Josh Simmons' knee is healing well and that he should be ready to roll by the time training camp starts, does that lock him in as a top-15 pick, if not top-10 as Mel Kiper, Jr. projected him in his pre-Combine mock draft?

5. If Tetairoa McMillan runs 4.6 in the 40 (or close to it), does that knock him out of the top-15?

6. Out of Mike Green, Walter Nolen and James Pearce, Jr., which one of those three do you think has the most to lose in these interviews?

7. Buy Or Sell

-Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell will post testing numbers that are remotely close to those of Micah Parsons and thus cement himself as a top-20 pick

-Michigan TE Colston Loveland will fall out of the first round since he'll be unable to do any athletic testing before the draft

-Michigan DT Kenneth Grant will run a sub-5.0s 40 at 332 pounds and dazzle in the broad jump and become DT2 on several boards league-wide

-South Carolina S Nick Emmanwori will guarantee himself a spot in the first round and become the top safety for approximately half of all NFL teams by dominating in the 40, broad jump and vertical jump

-Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor (6-2, 210) will run the 40 in the 4.4's or 4.3's and entrench himself as a top-75 pick

-Virginia Tech RB Bhayshul Tuten will run the 40 in the 4.3's and cement himself as a Day 2 pick

8. 2025 Mock Draft 1.0 (No Trades)

1. Super Bowl LIX Takeaways

-DKrom: Howie Roseman has earned himself a bust in Canton

-Hal: A dominant pass rush able to get home without blitzing makes even the great QB's look ordinary

2. Super Bowl LIX Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Vic Fangio, Hal: Jalen Hurts)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Ron Torbert, Hal: Chiefs OL)

3. Does Travis Kelce sound like someone who is leaning towards retirement?

4. Do you think we're looking at a scenario where Aaron Rodgers have to wait until at least the summer to find a suitor with mutual interest?

5. If you were in Myles Garrett's shoes, would you be willing to hold-out all the way into September and even be willing to miss a few games?

6. Latest GM Hires

-Grading the Jets hire of Darren Mougey as GM (DKrom: B, Hal: C)

-Do you think Bears Assistant GM Ian Cunningham make the most sense out of all five finalists to team up with Liam Coen in Jacksonville, or is there another finalist that would make equally as much sense, if not more?

7. Latest Coaching Carousel Hires

-Grading the Jaguars hire of Liam Coen as head coach (DKrom: B+, Hal: B)

-Grading the Raiders hire of Pete Carroll as head coach (DKrom: B, Hal: B+)

-Grading the Cowboys hire of Brian Schottenheimer as head coach (DKrom: F, Hal: C)

-Grading the Saints hire of Kellen Moore (DKrom: B-, Hal: B-)

-Grading the Lions hires of John Morton as OC and Kelvin Sheppard as DC (DKrom: C/B, Hal: B-/B+)

-Grading the Bucs hire of Josh Grizzard as OC (DKrom: B-, Hal: B)

-Grading the Texans hire of Nick Caley as OC (DKrom: B+, Hal: A)

8. Truth or Exaggeration

-Both Deebo Samuel and Cooper Kupp will end up getting released and not traded

-Anything less than making it to Super Bowl LX will be a failure for the Commanders in 2025

-The Los Angeles Chargers will win the AFC West in 2025

-If he hits the open market, Sam Darnold will be a Raider

-Matthew Stafford will be traded to the New York Giants if the Rams cannot agree to a reworked contract with him by mid-March

-If Travis Kelce retires, the Chiefs will re-sign both G Trey Smith and LB Nick Bolton

-Robert Saleh returning to the 49ers as defensive coordinator will end up being the biggest non-head coaching hire of this cycle

-Since 16 women and counting from 8 spas have publicly accused Justin Tucker of sexual misconduct, the Ravens will eventually end up having to release the All-Pro kicker

9. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: All 31 NFL teams that didn't win Super Bowl LIX...learn from the Eagles and look far beyond the hottest coordinators for your next head coach opening and look far beyond the hottest personnel execs for your next GM opening

-Hal: Fans of teams with a ton of cap space...know that winning the offseason means VERY little

Old friend of the pod Cecil Lammey, currently stationed at 104.3 THE FAN in Denver, joined me at the Senior Bowl to discuss the Broncos options with the 20th overall pick, which core players he sees getting contract extensions this year, and the TE's and RB's that caught his eye down in Mobile

Long-time Bucs beat reporter Greg auman joined me at the Senior Bowl where he shared the latest intel on the team's search for yet another offensive coordinator, his guess at to whether or not Chris Godwin remains in Tampa, what he thinks the Bucs do with the 19th overall pick, and more!

Vikings beat reporter Tyler Forness of A to Z Sports joined me at the Senior Bowl where he shared his thoughts on how he sees the process with Sam Darnold playing out, positional needs the Vikings must address in both free agency and the draft, plus the latest on the health of star LT Christian Darrisaw

Former NFL TE Clay Harbor joined me at the Senior Bowl where he told me just how optimistic the Bears should be in Ben Johnson's ability to fully maximize Caleb Williams, which player stood out the most to him during the week of practices down in Mobile, and why he thinks the Titans SHOULD use the #1 overall pick on a QB

Long-time Titans beat reporter Jim Wyatt joined me at the Senior Bowl, where he talked about the countless possibilities the Titans have with the #1 overall pick, what new GM Mike Borgonzi and his staff mean for the team's overall approach to roster-building, the looming free agency of underrated WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and more!

Raiders beat reporter Vincent Bonisgnore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal joined me at the Senior Bowl where he discussed what potential succession plan, if any, Pete Carroll may bring, the team's options to improve the QB position, his thoughts on new Raiders GM John Spytek, and more!

Steelers beat reporter Nick Farabaugh of PennLive joined me at the Senior Bowl where he told me why he believes Justin Fields will be Pittsburgh's starting QB in 2025, presented the organization's line of thinking as to why they won't do a full-scale roster rebuild, discussed why we shouldn't sleep on the Steelers drafting a defensive lineman in Round 1, and more

Longtime friend of the pod Connor Rogers of PFF joined me at the Senior Bowl to share his thoughts on new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, new Jets GM Darren Mougey, what he expects Glenn's staff to look like, the looming Aaron Rodgers decision, the future of WR Garrett Wilson and more

Saints beat reporter Nick Underhill of the New Orleans Football Network joined me at the Senior Bowl to share the latest intel he's hearing on the Saints head coaching search, why he doubts Derek Carr will be made available for trade, and more

Patriots beat reporter Mike Giardi of Boston Sports Journal joined me at the Senior Bowl to discuss Drake Maye's ceiling, how active he expects the Patriots to be in free agency given their gargantuan amount of salary cap space, what he thinks the Patriots do with the #4 overall pick if one of two particular players are there, and more

Bears beat reporter Nicholas Moreano joined me at the Senior Bowl to share his thoughts on new head coach Ben Johnson and the staff he's assembling, the future of GM Ryan Poles, two impending free agents he believes are on their way out of Chicago, and more

2022 Make-A-Wish recipient and diehard Giants fan Sam Prince joined me at the Senior Bowl to discuss why he thinks John Mara gave GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll another chance, why he thinks the Giants should NOT draft a QB in the first round, and more

Falcons beat reporter Daryl Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joined me at the Senior Bowl to discuss what he expects the Falcons to do with Kirk Cousins, areas of need other than pass rush that he expects the team to address this offseason, the future of TE Kyle Pitts and more

1. Divisional Weekend Takeaways

-DKrom: Commanders dramatic turnaround proves ownership MATTERS

-Hal: All teams still alive continue running the football well

2. Divisional Weekend Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Aaron Kromer, Hal: Saquon Barkley/Jayden Daniels)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: NFL Officials, Hal: Frank Ross and Texans special teams)

3. New GM's

-Grading the Titans hire of Mike Borgonzi as GM (DKrom: A, Hal: A+)

-Grading the Raiders hire of John Spytek as GM (DKrom: A, Hal: A)

4. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being not at all, 10 being a Banshee-level scream), how shocked would you be if this deal between Liam Coen and the Jaguars does not get done?

5. Latest Coaching Carousel Hires

-Grading the Bears hire of Ben Johnson as head coach (DKrom: A, Hal: A)

-Grading the Jets hire of Aaron Glenn as head coach (DKrom: A, Hal: B)

-Grading the Patriots hires of Josh McDaniels as OC and Terrell Williams as DC (DKrom: A, Hal: B)

-Grading the Colts hire of Lou Anarumo as DC (DKrom: A, Hal: A)

6. Truth or Exaggeration (Coaching Carousel and 2025 NFL Draft edition)

-The Titans will select either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter with the #1 overall pick

-It would be very wise for the Seahawks to hire both Lions OL coach Hank Fraley and former Raiders interim OC Scott Turner as co-offensive coordinators with Turner calling plays

-After missing out on Ben Johnson, the best possible choice for the Raiders would be to hire Pete Carroll as their new head coach

-With a great performance next week at the Senior Bowl, Marshall pass rusher Mike Green will become a serious candidate to be selected in the top 10-15 picks

-Hiring former Saints head coach Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator would be a home run hire for Ben Johnson and the Bears

-Steve Wilks would be a tremendous upgrade from Jeff Ulbrich at DC for the Jets

-Brian Schottenheimer as Cowboys head coach would be a massive downgrade from Mike McCarthy

-Boise State RB and 2024 Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty will be a top-10 pick

7. NFC Championship Preview (Commanders at Eagles)

8. AFC Championship Preview (Bills at Chiefs)

9. Conference Championship Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Mike Sainristil picks off Jalen Hurts with just over 2:00 left, leading to a game-winning 70-yard TD drive culminating in a 10-yard TD pass from Jayden Daniels to former Eagle Zach Ertz

-Hal: Josh Allen throws for 300+ yards, runs for 100+ yards, and scores 5 total TD (3 pass, 2 run)

10. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Dan Campbell, cast the widest possible net in order to successfully rebuild your coaching staff

-Hal: Cowboys, Saints, Raiders and Jaguars...DON'T SCREW UP YOUR HEAD COACHING HIRES!!!

1. Wild Card Weekend Takeaways

-DKrom: Jayden Daniels is having THE best season ever for a rookie QB

-Hal: Coaching matters ESPECIALLY in the playoffs...and Sean McVay proved it

2. Wild Card Weekend Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Chris Shula, Hal: Dan Quinn)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Mike Tomlin, Hal: Kevin O'Connell/Wes Phillips)

3. If you were the Steelers, would you be willing to blow up the roster and rebuild?

4. Do you think the Vikings have even more reasons to let Sam Darnold hit the market as opposed to tagging him and/or extending him?

5. Coaching Carousel Latest

-Grading the Patriots hire of Mike Vrabel as head coach (DKrom: A-, Hal: B+)

-If you were Ben Johnson, would you explicitly tell the Bears and Jaguars that you're going to Vegas unless significant organizational changes are made in Jacksonville and/or Chicago?

-If you were Aaron Glenn, and your choices came down to either the Jets or Saints, which of those jobs would you choose and why?

-On a scale of 1-10, how shocked would you be if one of Broncos QB coach Davis Webb or DB coach Jim Leonhard don't get coordinator jobs this cycle?

-If you were the Bears and your final choice came down to Brian Flores, Todd Monken, or Joe Brady, who would you choose as your next head coach?

6. Commanders at Lions Preview

7. Ravens at Bills Preview

8. Divisional Round Picks

-Texans at Chiefs

-Rams at Eagles

9. Divisional Round Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Justin Tucker misses a 35-yard FG with 90 seconds left...and the Bills drive it all the way down to the Ravens 22 with 3 seconds left...but Tyler Bass double doinks it off the uprights leading to yet another heartbreaking playoff loss in Buffalo

-Hal: Damar Hamlin puts a hard hit on Lamar Jackson or Derrick Henry to force a fumble late with the Bills down four...and Josh Allen capitalizes with a game-winning TD pass to Khalil Shakir

10. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Houston Texans...shock the world by slaying the dragon that is the Chiefs!!!!

-Hal: All Divisional Round underdogs...make these games close and competitive!

1. Week 18 Takeaways

-DKrom: Canton needs to start preparing a bronze bust and a gold jacket for Mike Evans RIGHT NOW

-Hal: Games we thought were going to be duds in Week 18 turned out to be fun!!!

2. Week 18 Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Aaron Glenn, Hal: Jahmyr Gibbs)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Russell Wilson, Hal: Robert Kraft)

3. 2024 NFL Awards (FINAL)

-MVP (DKrom: Lamar Jackson, Hal: Lamar Jackson)

-Offensive POY (DKrom: Saquon Barkley, Hal: Joe Burrow)

-Defensive POY (DKrom: Pat Surtain II, Hal: Myles Garrett)

-Offensive ROY (DKrom: Jayden Daniels, Hal: Jayden Daniels)

-Defensive ROY (DKrom: Jared Verse, Hal: Jared Verse)

-Comeback POY (DKrom: Bryce Young, Hal: Sam Darnold)

-Coach of the Year (DKrom: Dan Campbell, Hal: Kevin O'Connell)

-Assistant Coach of the Year (DKrom: Liam Coen, Hal: Vic Fangio)

4. Way-Too-Early Top-10 Mock Draft

5. Truth or Exaggeration (Coaching Carousel Edition)

-Ben Johnson will be the next head coach of the Patriots and Mike Vrabel will be the next head coach in Vegas

-Should they miss out on Ben Johnson, the Bears can do a lot worse than hiring Drew Petzing or even Mike McCarthy if he leaves the Cowboys

-The Bengals will regret firing DC Lou Anarumo

-The Saints are the least attractive head coaching job of the 2025 hiring cycle

-Both Colts GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen will be fired after the 2025 season barring a playoff berth

-Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen will both remain with the Giants for at least two more seasons

-Given what's transpired in Chicago after he left, Chiefs OC Matt Nagy deserves a second chance at being a head coach

-If the Cowboys decide to part ways with Mike McCarthy, they will hire Eagles OC Kellen Moore to replace him

6. Packers at Eagles Preview

7. Wild Card Weekend Game Picks

-Chargers at Texans

-Steelers at Ravens

-Broncos at Bills

-Commanders at Bucs

-Vikings at Rams

8. Wild Card Weekend Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Von Miller gets revenge against his former team by sacking Bo Nix 4 times

-Hal: Quentin Johnston drops a wide-open TD in the final minute of the game costing the Chargers a victory

9. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: New England Patriots (and every other team with a head coaching vacancy)...conduct a thorough search and don't rush to a decision!!!

-Hal: Every team playing on Wild Card Weekend...this could be your year, so leave it all on the field!!!

1. Week 17 Takeaways

-DKrom: Joe Burrow has made it a four-man race for 2024 NFL MVP honors

-Hal: Packers remain a serious Super Bowl contender, despite loss to Vikings

2. Week 17 Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Sam Darnold/Kevin O'Connell, Hal: Baker Mayfield)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Sean Payton, Hal: Raheem Morris)

3. DKrom and Hal's Picks For The Pro Football HOF Class of 2025

4. Should Jerod Mayo be one-and-done as Patriots head coach?

5. Truth or Exaggeration

-The Colts MUST fire GM Chris Ballard

-Bucs rookie WR Jalen McMillan's emergence these past several weeks makes Chris Godwin expendable

-If the Bengals don't get an inside straight and make the playoffs, Zac Taylor will enter 2025 squarely on the hot seat

-Even though Saquon Barkley is just 101 yards away from breaking Eric Dickerson's single season rushing yardage record, the Eagles SHOULD rest him and every key starter against the Giants on Sunday

-With pink slips coming for both Doug Pederson and Trent Baalke, the Jaguars are the frontrunner to land the biggest fish of the upcoming head coaching cycle in Lions OC Ben Johnson

-Due to the laundry list of injuries on defense, the Lions will NOT make it to Super Bowl LIX

-The Chiefs offense is peaking at EXACTLY the right time

-Sam Darnold will be a Minnesota Viking in 2025

6. Vikings at Lions Preview

7. Week 18 Game Picks

-Lock: (DKrom: Ravens over Browns, Hal: Bucs over Saints)

-Upset Special: (DKrom: Chiefs over Broncos, Hal: Panthers over Falcons)

-Bengals at Steelers

-Commanders at Cowboys

-Giants at Eagles

-Jaguars at Colts

-Texans at Titans

-Bears at Packers

-Bills at Patriots

-Dolphins at Jets

-Chargers at Raiders

-Seahawks at Rams

-49ers at Cardinals

8. Week 18 Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Down 35-31 with 20 seconds left on 4th-and-Goal from the 10 yard line, Sam Darnold finds former Lion T.J. Hockenson for the game-winning TD, clinching the NFC North, home-field advantage and a first-round bye for the Vikings

-Hal: Andrew Van Ginkel scores TWO defensive TD's on consecutive possessions late in the game to tie it...and the Vikings kick the game-winning FG as time expires

9. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Bucs, Falcons, Bengals, Broncos and Dolphins...expect the absolute BEST performance from your opponent this weekend...and play even better

-Hal: Patriots organization...KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE and secure that #1 overall pick!!!!

1. Week 16 Takeaways

-DKrom: Jayden Daniels wraps up 2024 NFL OROY honors with epic performance against vaunted Eagles D

-Hal: Everybody in the NFC should be fearing facing the Rams in the playoffs

2. Week 16 Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Jonathan Taylor, Hal: Patrick Mahomes)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: DeVonta Smith, Hal: Pittsburgh Steelers)

3. If you were the Bucs would you highly consider firing Todd Bowles and replacing him with Liam Coen in order to get the most out of this Baker Mayfield era?

4. Regardless of how the AFC North ends up, are the Ravens a team absolutely NOBODY in the AFC should want to face in the playoffs right now?

5. Truth or Exaggeration

-Lamar Jackson is still alive in the 2024 NFL MVP race***

-The New York Giants will have the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft

-Joe Thuney is by far the Chiefs best option at left tackle, and he must stay there the rest of the way

-Instead of re-signing Brock Purdy, the 49ers should sign Sam Darnold

-The Browns will end up trading Myles Garrett next year****

-If the Bears keep GM Ryan Poles, then Lions OC Ben Johnson will NOT be the next Bears head coach

-A one-and-done playoff finish awaits the Texans

-If the Lions aren't the NFC's #1 playoff seed, it will be the Vikings

6. Packers at Vikings Preview

7. Week 17 Game Picks

-Lock: (DKrom: Colts over Giants, Hal: Seahawks over Bears)

-Upset Special: (DKrom: Raiders over Saints, Hal: Cowboys over Eagles)

-Chiefs at Steelers

-Ravens at Texans

-Chargers at Patriots

-Broncos at Bengals

-Cardinals at Rams

-Jets at Bills

-Titans at Jaguars

-Panthers at Bucs

-Dolphins at Browns

-Falcons at Commanders

-Lions at 49ers

8. Week 17 Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Joe Burrow throws 6 TD (2 to Chase Brown, 2 to Mike Gesicki, and 2 to Andre Iosivas)

-Hal: Penei Sewell throws a TD pass to Dan Skipper, and Jared Goff throws 6 TD's (4 to Sam LaPorta)

9. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: All teams with something left to play for playoff wise...DON'T PLAY DOWN TO YOUR COMPETITION!!!

-Hal: All players on teams who have been eliminated...don't give up and PUT YOUR BEST PLAYS ON TAPE!!!!

1. Week 15 Takeaways

-DKrom: Josh Allen is pulling away in the 2024 NFL MVP race

-Hal: Eagles look like the team to beat in the NFC whether they get the #1 seed or not

2. Week 15 Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Liam Coen, Hal: Edgerrin Cooper)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Jonathan Taylor, Hal: Dan Campbell)

3. Should the Chiefs plan on resting Mahomes this weekend and try to get him back on the field in Pittsburgh on Christmas?

4. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being not at all, to 10 being "everybody hide") how screwed are the Lions chances of reaching the Super Bowl?

5. Truth or Exaggeration

-Barring an injury to Michael Penix, Jr. these next three weeks, Kirk Cousins has taken his final snap as an NFL QB

-The Bengals have a far better chance of making the playoffs than the computers say right now

-It would be a shock if the Rams don't win the 2024 NFC West title

-Will Levis will not be the Titans starting QB in Week 1 of the 2025 season

-The Eagles have fixed their passing game woes

-Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto deserves at least one vote for 2024 NFL DPOY honors

-Mike McCarthy will be extended as head coach of the Cowboys if Dallas wins just 1-2 more games

-If the Ravens beat the Steelers on Saturday, they will end up winning the 2024 AFC North title

6. Steelers at Ravens Preview

7. Week 16 Game Picks

-Lock: (DKrom: Bengals over Browns, Hal: Packers over Saints)

-Upset Special: (DKrom: Texans over Chiefs, Hal: Giants over Falcons)

-Broncos at Chargers

-Titans at Colts

-Eagles at Commanders

-Cardinals at Panthers

-Rams at Jets

-Lions at Bears

-Vikings at Seahawks

-49ers at Dolphins

-Patriots at Bills

-Jaguars at Raiders

-Bucs at Cowboys

8. Week 16 Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Cardinals TE Trey McBride scores 3 TD...including one on 4th-and-Goal at the 5 with just 10 seconds left in the game

-Hal: Jahmyr Gibbs runs for 5 TD and 200+ yards against the Bears

9. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Michael Penix, Jr....be the point guard you were at Washington and unlock this Falcons offense these final three games!!!

-Hal: Dan Quinn, Kliff Kingsbury and Commanders...FINISH STRONG!!!!

1. Week 14 Takeaways

-DKrom: Vikings prove decision not to re-sign Kirk Cousins was exceptionally wise

-Hal: Even the best teams look beatable and an amazing postseason awaits

2. Week 14 Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Tim Patrick, Hal: Matthew Stafford)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Amani Oruwariye, Hal: Sean McDermott)

3. Can the Chiefs be the exception to the rule here and keep up this gritty, "Black Voodoo" style of winning all the way to a three-peat, or are they far more likely destined for a pre-Super Bowl playoff exit this time around?

4. Fatal Flaws for Super Bowl contenders

-Lions: Dan Campbell's aggressiveness

-Eagles: The passing game & playing from behind

-Packers: Turnovers

-Vikings: Turnovers/Secondary's lack of speed

-Chiefs: Left Tackle

-Bills: Sean McDermott's game management/Run defense

-Steelers: Russell Wilson

5. Truth or Exaggeration

-During the week of January 6, the Bears must either extend or part ways with GM Ryan Poles***

-Antonio Pierce will be fired after just one season as full-time head coach of the Raiders

-The Vikings, at the very least, must slap the franchise tag on Sam Darnold in March

-If the Colts beat the Broncos and the Texans lose to the Dolphins this week, the Colts will win the 2024 AFC South title

-Contract aside, 49ers WR Jauan Jennings makes Brandon Aiyuk expendable****

-Brock Bowers is already the best tight end in the NFL

-Both Lions OC Ben Johnson and DC Aaron Glenn will be head coaches in 2025

-Josh Allen has emerged as the clear favorite for 2024 NFL MVP

6. Bills at Lions Preview

7. Week 15 Game Picks

-Lock: (DKrom: Ravens over Giants, Hal: Commanders over Saints)

-Upset Special: (DKrom: Seahawks over Packers, Hal: Steelers over Eagles)

-Rams at 49ers

-Cowboys at Panthers

-Chiefs at Browns

-Bengals at Titans

-Jets at Jaguars

-Dolphins at Texans

-Colts at Broncos

-Patriots at Cardinals

-Bucs at Chargers

-Bears at Vikings

-Falcons at Raiders

8. Week 15 Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Jayden Daniels cements himself as 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year with 7 total TD (4 passing, 3 running), 310 passing yards and 100 rushing yards

-Hal: Russell Wilson throws three first half TD's (all to Mike Williams), creating an insurmountable lead for the Steelers

9. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Bengals...extend Ja'Marr Chase right away!!!!

-Hal: NFL owners in search of or considering new head coaches...think about what you got wrong in your evaluation of Bill Belichick

1. Week 13 Takeaways

-DKrom: We have a wide open race between 4-6 teams to Super Bowl LVIX

-Hal: Week 13 had a little bit of everything for everyone

2. Week 13 Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Shane Steichen, Hal: Jeff Hafley and Packers D)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Jonathan Gannon, Hal: Aaron Rodgers)

3. If Kirk Cousins' struggles continue to mount this weekend against the Vikings, would you at least highly consider turning the reins over to Michael Penix, Jr. in Week 15? The Falcons can get out of Kirk Cousins contract next year by designating him as a post-June 1 cap casualty, which would result in a $40 million dead cap charge but no net loss or gain in 2025 salary cap space. Does that option need to be on the table as well?

4. Would it be absolute organizational malpractice for the Ravens not to sign another kicker to the practice squad by next week and be ready to elevate him to the active roster if Justin Tucker's struggles persist?

5. Truth or Exaggeration

-The Super Bowl window has closed for this iteration of the Kyle Shanahan 49ers

-In January, the Pittsburgh Steelers will win their first playoff game since the 2016 season

-Contrary to what was said at this week's press conference, Bears CEO Kevin Warren will have final say as to who the team's next head coach is

-Whoever wins next week's Colts/Broncos game will end up as the AFC's #7 playoff seed

-If they beat the Cardinals this Sunday, the Seahawks will win the 2024 NFC West title

-Today, the Jaguars put Trevor Lawrence on Injured Reserve...and they had no other choice but to do so

-As far as running games go, the Packers are equally as fun to watch as the Eagles and Lions

-The Buffalo Bills will end up eclipsing the Chiefs as the AFC's #1 playoff seed

6. Chargers at Chiefs Preview

7. Week 14 Game Picks

-Lock: (DKrom: Eagles over Panthers, Hal: Vikings over Falcons)

-Upset Special: (DKrom: Bears over 49ers, Hal: Packers over Lions)

-Saints at Giants

-Raiders at Bucs

-Browns at Steelers

-Jaguars at Titans

-Jets at Dolphins

-Seahawks at Cardinals

-Bills at Rams

-Bengals at Cowboys

8. Week 14 Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Chiefs will be leading 17-16 with 2 minutes left in the fourth quarter with a chance to ice the game on 3rd-and-4 at midfield...but rookie CB Tarheeb Still picks off a Mahomes pass intended for Kelce and returns it to the Chiefs 40. Chargers then bleed the clock on a methodical drive setting up Cameron Dicker for the game-winning 35-yard FG...that's ALMOST blocked by Leo Chenal

-Hal: Tua Tagovailoa throws 7 TD passes

9. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: All legit Super Bowl contenders...embrace adversity down the stretch!!! A loss or two might even come in handy come playoff time

-Hal: Colts and Shane Steichen...rest up and continue your aggressive play down the stretch!!!!

1. Week 12 Takeaways

-DKrom: Lamar Jackson is "Mr. Monday Night Football"

-Hal: Week 12 was a script not even Hollywood could write

2. Week 12 Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Brandon Graham, Hal: Saquon Barkley)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: John Mara, Hal: Texans D)

3. Does Saquon Barkley have an extremely powerful case to be the first RB to win NFL MVP honors since Adrian Peterson in 2012?

4. If the Cowboys win say three more games and Jerry Jones DOES end up keeping Mike McCarthy, would that be a catastrophically dumb decision even by Jerry Jones standards?

5. Truth or Exaggeration

-Tee Higgins will be either a Los Angeles Charger or a New England Patriot in 2025

-Bryce Young has earned the right to be the starting QB for the Panthers in 2025

-Next season, the Texans will have 3 or 4 new starters on the offensive line

-It is in the Bears best interest to retain the services of Thomas Brown next year, whether it be as OC or even head coach

-It's now a two-horse race for the #1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft between the Raiders and Giants

-Hiring Mike Tannenbaum and Rick Spielman to lead the search for a new head coach and GM will BADLY backfire against the Jets

-The Eagles are by far the most dangerous threat to the Lions in the NFC

6. Eagles at Ravens Preview

7. Week 13 Game Picks

-Lock: (DKrom: Seahawks over Jets, Hal: Chiefs over Raiders)

-Upset Special: (DKrom: Browns over Broncos, Hal: Cardinals over Vikings)

-Bears at Lions

-Giants at Cowboys

-Dolphins at Packers

-Chargers at Falcons

-Steelers at Bengals

-Colts at Patriots

-Texans at Jaguars

-Titans at Commanders

-Bucs at Panthers

-Rams at Saints

-49ers at Bills

8. Week 13 Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Dolphins D sacks Jordan Love six times (three courtesy of rookie Chop Robinson) and picks him off three times, including one by Calais Campbell late in the fourth quarter on a screen pass, which sets up the game-winning FG

-Hal: Vikings up 22-16 with less than 2 minutes left...and the Cardinals Jesse Luketa blocks a 35-yard FG and returns it all the way to give the Cardinals the 23-22 lead...and a Sean Murphy-Bunting INT on the following drive seals the win

9. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Houston Texans, in order to best protect C.J. Stroud, FEED JOE MIXON!!!!

-Hal: All teams with 2 or 3 wins...keep your eye on the prize...which is the top pick in the draft!!!!

1. Week 11 Takeaways

-DKrom: Bills beat the Chiefs because they did what the Bucs didn’t do in Week 9

-Hal: Can't keep doubting Mike Tomlin and the Steelers

2. Week 11 Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Taysom Hill, Hal: Bo Nix)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: The Football Gods and their anti-Bengals bias, Hal: Jaguars, Browns, and Falcons organizations)

3. Barring anything unforeseen, the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft is going to be either a QB (most likely Cam Ward or Shadeur Sanders) or Travis Hunter, who is arguably the only game-changing player in this class regardless of position. And as of right now, it's a pretty wide open race for that top pick. So what I want to do Hal is to hear your thoughts on whether it would make more sense for certain teams to draft a QB or Travis Hunter.

-Titans

-Raiders

-Giants

-Panthers

-Browns

4. Does Hal buy or sell the chances of the Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks, and/or 49ers to win the 2024 NFC West?

5. Truth or Exaggeration

-Bo Nix and Brock Bowers have squarely entered the conversation for 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year honors

-The Saints will retain Klint Kubiak as offensive coordinator, regardless of who they hire as their next head coach

-2024 is the final year of Aaron Rodgers' career

-Quinyon Mitchell has squarely entered the conversation for 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year honors

-For the second consecutive season, the Chiefs will NOT be the AFC's #1 playoff seed

-The Atlanta Falcons will select a pass rusher in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft...and trade up to do so if needed

-Brian Daboll will be fired as head coach of the Giants after their 2024 season ends

-Josh Allen has either tied or surpassed Lamar Jackson in the race for 2024 NFL MVP

6. Ravens at Chargers Preview

7. Week 12 Game Picks

-Lock: (DKrom: Chiefs over Panthers, Hal: Broncos over Raiders)

-Upset Special: (DKrom: Cardinals over Seahawks, Hal: Bears over Vikings)

-Steelers at Browns

-Lions at Colts

-Titans at Texans

-Patriots at Dolphins

-Bucs at Giants

-Cowboys at Commanders

-49ers at Packers

-Eagles at Rams

8. Week 12 Bold Predictions

-DKrom: With another brilliantly executed drive in the final two minutes, Geno Smith and Seahawks tie the game and send it to OT. But former Seahawk DeeJay Dallas ends the game on a walk-off kickoff return TD!

-Hal: Bears block 35-yard field goal to seal 24-22 win over Vikings, flipping the switch

9. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Justin Tucker and Ravens FG operation...figure out what's wrong!!!!

-Hal: Rams, Seahawks, and Cardinals....somebody get hot and dethrone the 49ers!!!!!

1. Week 10 Takeaways

-DKrom: New QB, same old Jets offense

-Hal: Teams won games they should have lost...and vice versa

2. Week 10 Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Dave Toub/Leo Chenal, Hal: Kyler Murray)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Travon Walker, Hal: Jerry Jones/Hal Bent)

3. If things either stay the same or get worse for the Bears this Sunday against the Packers, would you consider benching Caleb Williams for the rest of the season in order to prevent him from becoming irreparably broken?

4. As of right now, isn't it as clear as day that the Lions and Chiefs are on a collision course to meet in Super Bowl LVIX?

5. Truth or Exaggeration

-Whoever wins tonight's Commanders/Eagles game will end up winning the NFC East

-The Jaguars will end up with the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft

-Ben Johnson will remain as Lions OC in 2025

-The Dolphins will end up as the AFC's #7 playoff seed

-Either Bill Belichick or Deion Sanders will be the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys

-The Bills are the team that's best-equipped to dethrone the Chiefs in the AFC

6. Bills at Chiefs Preview

7. Week 11 Game Picks

-Lock: (DKrom: Texans over Cowboys, Hal: Lions over Jaguars)

-Upset Special: (DKrom: Steelers over Ravens, Hal: Colts over Jets)

-Commanders at Eagles

-Browns at Saints

-Packers at Bears

-Vikings at Titans

-Rams at Patriots

-Raiders at Dolphins

-Falcons at Broncos

-Seahawks at 49ers

-Bengals at Chargers

8. Week 11 Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Younghoe Koo breaks the all-time record for the longest FG in NFL history, connecting from 67 yards out

-Hal: Anthony Richardson throws for 300 yards and 4 TD in less than 20 passing attempts

9. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: All teams with realistic shots at a playoff berth...play each of your final 7-8 games of the season like it's your last!!!!

-Hal: Bills...take care of business and hand the Chiefs their first loss!!!!

1. Week 9 Takeaways

-DKrom: Lions assert themselves as the team to beat in the NFC

-Hal: The Wild Card Playoff picture remains muddy

2. Week 9 Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Tyler Bass, Hal: Lamar Jackson)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Todd Bowles, Hal: Jerod Mayo/Todd Bowles)

3. 2024 Midseason Awards

-MVP (DKrom: Lamar Jackson, Hal: Lamar Jackson)

-Offensive POY (DKrom: Derrick Henry, Hal: Josh Allen)

-Defensive POY (DKrom: Pat Surtain II, Hal: Fred Warner)

-Offensive ROY (DKrom: Jayden Daniels, Hal: Jayden Daniels)

-Defensive ROY (DKrom: Jared Verse, Hal: Braden Fiske)

-Comeback POY (DKrom: Kirk Cousins, Hal: Sam Darnold)

-Coach of the Year (DKrom: Dan Campbell, Hal: Mike Tomlin)

-Assistant Coach of the Year (DKrom: Kliff Kingsbury, Hal: Drew Petzing)

4. Assuming Marshon Lattimore's hamstring fully heals, will the Commanders defense be even better down the stretch than you and I anticipate?

5. Trade Grades

-DKrom (Commanders: A, Saints: D)

-Hal (Commanders: A, Saints: D)

6. Lions at Texans Preview

7. Week 10 Game Picks

-Lock: (DKrom: Falcons over Saints, Hal: Cardinals over Jets)

-Upset Special: (DKrom: Patriots over Bears, Hal: Cowboys over Eagles)

-Bengals at Ravens

-Giants at Panthers

-Steelers at Commanders

-Broncos at Chiefs

-Vikings at Jaguars

-Bills at Colts

-49ers at Bucs

-Titans at Chargers

-Dolphins at Rams

8. Week 10 Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Tua leads the Dolphins to a go-ahead TD with 40 seconds on the clock...but Matthew Stafford for the second week in a row steals the win on a last-second 37-yard TD pass to Demarcus Robinson

-Hal: Trey Lance replaces Cooper Rush and throws 3 second-half TD's, including the game-winner to Kavontae Turpin!!!

9. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: All NFL head coaches, if you score a potential game-tying TD and an elite offense is on the other side...PLAY TO WIN AND GO FOR TWO!!!!!

-Hal: Mike Tomlin...no slacking off in the second half of the season!!!

1. Week 8 Takeaways

-DKrom: Tight ends shine on National Tight Ends Day

-Hal: Week 8 had games for everybody to enjoy

2. Week 8 Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Jameis Winston, Hal: Bills D)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Matt Eberflus, Hal: New York Jets)

3. Do the Bears look like a locker room on the verge of collapse and unless they correct course fast, will Matt Eberflus' seat become scorching hot?

4. Do you think the Colts are being far too short-sighted by benching Anthony Richardson?

5. Truth or Exaggeration

-The Carolina Panthers will ride Bryce Young for the remainder of the season

-Diontae Johnson will eventually emerge as the #3 option in the Ravens passing attack behind Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews

-Despite their trade for Cam Robinson, the season-ending injury to Christian Darrisaw will lead to a small yet significant step backward for the Vikings offense

-The Houston Texans will NOT make it to the AFC Championship

-The Arizona Cardinals will make the playoffs as a Wild Card

-If the Broncos defense exceeds expectations in their next three games (at Ravens, at Chiefs, vs. Falcons), Vance Joseph will be a head coach in 2025

-With the emergence of rookie DT Johnny Newton, the Commanders defense will play dramatically better in the second half of the season than they did in the first half

-Brian Branch is the Lions most dangerous defensive weapon with Aidan Hutchinson on the shelf

6. Lions at Packers Preview

7. Week 9 Game Picks

-Lock: (DKrom: Eagles over Jaguars, Hal: Texans over Jets)

-Upset Special: (DKrom: Browns over Chargers, Hal: Broncos over Ravens)

-Patriots at Titans

-Dolphins at Bills

-Raiders at Bengals

-Saints at Panthers

-Cowboys at Falcons

-Commanders at Giants

-Bears at Cardinals

-Rams at Seahawks

-Colts at Vikings

-Bucs at Chiefs

8. Week 9 Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Cardinals maligned defense holds Bears to less than 215 yards of total offense and sacks Caleb Williams 8 times including an 85-yard strip-sack fumble-six courtesy of Budda Baker late in the fourth quarter

-Hal: Joe Burrow finds Ja'Marr Chase for 5 TD

9. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Commanders...don't let the sugar high of last week's miracle get to your heads!!

-Hal: Teams with 1-2 wins...it's time to start planning for 2025 and SELL at the trade deadline!!!

1. Week 7 Takeaways

-DKrom: Packers assert themselves as legit Super Bowl contenders

-Hal: Jets and Steelers are polar opposites as franchises

2. Week 7 Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Saquon Barkley, Hal: Ben Johnson)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Todd Bowles, Hal: Chris Grier/Mike McDaniel)

3. I know the season is still young, but as of right now, is Jared Goff at least a front-runner for MVP honors?

4. How much does the acquisition of DeAndre Hopkins improve the Chiefs chances of becoming the first team ever in the Super Bowl era to three-peat?

5. Trade Grades

-DKrom (Chiefs: B+, Titans: B)

-Hal (Chiefs: A-, Titans: B-)

6. Truth or Exaggeration

-If they beat the Bucs on Sunday, the Falcons will be the 2024 NFC South champions

-No team outside of Carolina has a more bleak long-term outlook than the New Orleans Saints

-Jerod Mayo will only last two seasons as Patriots head coach barring massive improvement these next 12-14 months

-Broncos DT Zach Allen is the most important piece of the Denver defense not named Patrick Surtain II

-It's time to hit the panic button on the 2024 49ers season

-Rams WR Cooper Kupp will end up being traded to a contender for a second-round pick by the 11/5 trade deadline

-Russell Wilson is the best option at QB for the Steelers in the short-term

-Deshaun Watson has played his final snap as the Browns full-time starting QB

7. Bears at Commanders Preview

8. Week 8 Game Picks

-Lock: (DKrom: Lions over Titans, Hal: Ravens over Browns)

-Upset Special: (DKrom: Cardinals over Dolphins, Hal: Seahawks over Bills)

-Vikings at Rams

-Packers at Jaguars

-Colts at Texans

-Jets at Patriots

-Eagles at Bengals

-Falcons at Bucs

-Saints at Chargers

-Panthers at Broncos

-Chiefs at Raiders

-Cowboys at 49ers

-Giants at Steelers

9. Week 8 Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Commanders total 300 rushing yards with 150 of them by Marcus Mariota or Jayden Daniels...and Mariota/Daniels runs for 2 TD and throws 2 TD to Terry McLaurin

-Hal: Jaxon Smith-Njigba catches 4 TD in Seahawks upset win over Bills!!!

10. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Lions, Broncos and other teams playing vastly inferior opponents...DON'T GET CAUGHT LOOKING AHEAD!!!!

-Hal: Teams hovering around .500...show us why you're a contender this week!!!

1. Week 6 Takeaways

-DKrom: The NFC North is the NFL's best division hands down

-Hal: The separation between the "haves" and "have nots" is starting to become more evident

2. Week 6 Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Cole Kmet, Hal: Todd Bowles)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Jerry Jones, Hal: Mark Davis)

3. Do you think acquiring Davante Adams gives the Jets at least a fighting chance to make the playoffs?

4. Trade Grades

-DKrom (Raiders: B, Jets: B-)

-Hal (Raiders: B, Jets: A-)

5. What does Amari Cooper add to this Bills WR room that they were completely lacking this season?

6. Trade Grades

-DKrom (Bills: B+, Browns: B+)

-Hal (Bills: A, Browns: B)

7. Truth or Exaggeration

-The Caleb Williams/Jayden Daniels comparisons must stop because both are equally as special and well on their way to becoming the permanent face of their respective franchises

-If they lose to the Patriots in London on Sunday, the Jaguars will fire Doug Pederson and Trent Baalke on Monday

-Starting this weekend, the Steelers will start alternating between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields from drive to drive, and even snap to snap

-Chris Godwin is the most underrated WR in the NFL

-Chargers DC Jesse Minter will be an NFL head coach no later than 2026

-With star LT Andrew Thomas lost for the season, Daniel Jones and the Giants offense will fizzle over the season's final 12 weeks

-With the return of DT Denico Autry from suspension this week, the Texans now have the most dangerous pass rush in the NFL

-The Lions will trade for multiple pass rushers before the 11/5 trade deadline

8. Lions at Vikings Preview

9. Week 7 Game Picks

-Lock: (DKrom: Commanders over Panthers, Hal: Bengals over Browns)

-Upset Special: (DKrom: Patriots over Jaguars, Hal: Broncos over Saints)

-Texans at Packers

-Dolphins at Colts

-Titans at Bills

-Seahawks at Falcons

-Eagles at Giants

-Raiders at Rams

-Chiefs at 49ers

-Jets at Steelers

-Ravens at Bucs

-Chargers at Cardinals

10. Week 7 Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Alvin Kamara spoils Sean Payton's return to New Orleans by catching 15 passes for 125 yards plus totaling 150 rushing yards on 20 carries plus 3 total TD

-Hal: Baker Mayfield throws 4 TD passes (3 of them to Chris Godwin)...and Vita Vea has a tip-pass INT to seal the win

11. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Lions...WIN FOR HUTCH!!!!

-Hal: Aaron Rodgers and Jets...TIME TO PUT UP OR SHUT UP!!!

1. Week 5 Takeaways

-DKrom: 2024 is shaping up to be the year of the underdog in the NFL

-Hal: Passing attacks finally woke up this week

2. Week 5 Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Daniel Jones, Hal: Joe Flacco)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Zac Taylor, Hal: Joe Douglas)

3. If the Browns fail to bench Deshaun Watson ASAP, will it be the worst example of organizational malpractice on the part of an NFL owner that you've ever seen?

4. Will the firing of Robert Saleh and the potential change in offensive play-callers be enough to get the Jets into the playoffs? Or is Aaron Rodgers washed up or close to it?

5. Truth or Exaggeration

-By rushing Drake Maye into action against the Texans this weekend, the Patriots risk ruining him long-term

-The 49ers days as the NFC's best team are over

-Broncos DB's coach Jim Leonhard will be the hottest DC candidate this coming offseason

-In order to avoid the "Dan Campbell hangover", teams who play the Lions should plan on resting their starters that game

-The Raiders will select a QB with their 2025 first-round pick

-Packers TE Tucker Kraft is Green Bay's most dangerous offensive weapon outside of Jayden Reed

-The Bills should move heaven and earth to trade for Davante Adams

-With a win over the Ravens on Sunday, the Commanders will cement themselves as legit Super Bowl contenders

6. Commanders at Ravens Preview

7. Week 6 Game Picks

-Lock: (DKrom: Texans over Patriots, Hal: Eagles over Browns)

-Upset Special: (DKrom: Commanders over Ravens, Hal: Raiders over Steelers)

-49ers at Seahawks

-Jaguars at Bears

-Cardinals at Packers

-Colts at Titans

-Bucs at Saints

-Chargers at Broncos

-Falcons at Panthers

-Lions at Cowboys

-Bengals at Giants

-Bills at Jets

8. Week 6 Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Ravens will be leading 27-7 at the start of the fourth quarter, but Jayden Daniels hooks up with Terry McLaurin for three TD's of 30+ yards on consecutive drives that result in 28 unanswered points and the win

-Hal: Aaron Rodgers throws 4 INT's in the biggest stinker of his NFL career

9. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Cowboys...keep feeding Rico Dowdle!!!!

-Hal: Drake Maye...do the little things right and don't try to do much else