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Craig's 2026 Insider Mock Draft 1.0, Heifetz Already Misses Dexter Lawrence, and the First 10 Minutes of 'Dune: Part Three' Apr 22, 2026

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Craig’s annual Mock Draft Spectacular is back, and the insider-outsider-insider might have done it again. The guys break down Craig’s full first-round projection, argue over Giants draft dreams after the Dexter Lawrence trade, and debate where this chaotic 2026 class could really go. Draft week chaos, reckless confidence, and way too many sources.

(02:43) The Giants trade Dexter Lawrence

(19:18) Craig's Insider Mock Draft

(01:07:27) Emails

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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The 2026 NFL Draft Take Purge Apr 20, 2026

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The Take Purge is back. The guys empty the notebook with their wildest 2026 NFL draft takes: Should prospects tank the combine on purpose, are the Giants headed for disaster, should the Raiders pass on a QB at no. 1, and which sleepers could become stars? Zero accountability, maximum chaos, and the kind of draft brain that hits only in April.

(00:00) Intro

(03:18) Take Purge

(01:13:38) Emails

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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Draft Mailbag! Love Vs. Tate, Carson Beck Hate, How Many DKs Can Block Myles Garrett, the Best Feeling in Sports, and Craig's Vegas Check-in Apr 15, 2026

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The guys hit a loaded mailbag episode—starting with a Bills stadium correction that sparks fan outrage—before diving into draft questions, quarterback debates, and one truly unhinged conversation about the most punchable QB faces of all time. It’s draft takes, chaos, and classic offseason brain all the way through.

(00:00) Intro

(01:57) Bills Stadium

(04:26) Rueben Bain Jr. Update

(12:01) Mailbag

(01:32:59) Vegas

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Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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Draft Needs for All 32 Teams, the NFL’s Plan for 18 Games, DOJ Case Explained, and Tom Harmon Is Missing Again Apr 13, 2026

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The guys run through team needs for all 32 teams ahead of the draft, mixing real roster-building debates with offseason chaos—from NFL streaming drama to why an 18-game season feels inevitable.

(00:00) Intro

(01:45) News

(10:52) Team Needs

(01:21:16) Emails

Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau

Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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The Case For and Against Every QB in the Draft, and Did We Actually GO to the Moon? Apr 09, 2026

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The guys make the case for and against every quarterback in the draft, from prototypical big-arm projects to flawed prospects with major red flags, debating upside, landing spots, and why teams keep talking themselves into risky bets . They also spiral into one very important question: did we actually "go" to the moon?

(00:00) Intro

(01:15) Quarterback Prospects: Coin Flip Edition

(02:44) Fernando Mendoza

(16:53) Ty Simpson

(26:28) Garrett Nussmeier

(36:24) Drew Allar

(43:17) Carson Beck

(57:01) Dexter Lawrence trade request

(01:08:23) Emails

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Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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Top-10 WR Prospect Player Comps, Kirk Cousins is a Raider, and Ping Bodie Won a Spaghetti Eating Contest Against an Ostrich Apr 06, 2026

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The guys run through 2026 draft WR comps, throwing out NFL comparisons, debating ceilings vs. reality, and figuring out which traits actually translate when it matters.

(00:00) Intro

(01:35) Raiders Sign Kirk Cousins

(10:01) Player Comps for the Best WR in the NFL Draft

(01:11:20) Aaron Rodgers vs. Jalen Hurts Pt. II

(01:14:46) Emails

(01:18:24) Ping Bodie vs. an Ostrich

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Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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Player Comps for the Best RBs in the Draft, the Jalen Hurts ESPN Story, the Annual NFL Coaches Photo, and ABS vs. Waymo Apr 02, 2026

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The guys break down the running backs in the 2026 NFL draft, from a thin top tier to the handful of sleepers who might actually matter. They debate whether this class is being undersold, highlight the few names worth caring about, and lean into the weird uncertainty that defines draft season.

(00:00) Intro

(02:01) Jalen Hurts

(15:45) Jermod McCoy

(17:45) 50 Shades of Player Comps: Running back edition

(01:01:06) The coaches photo

(01:08:13) Kyle Shanahan

(01:18:22) Is baseball better with ABS?

(01:30:40) Emails

Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau

Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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Ranking Offseason Vibes for All 32 Teams, Fantasy Baseball Is Back, and Who Invented Raising the Roof? Mar 30, 2026

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The guys debate offseason vibes across the league, ranking teams, questioning roster-building logic, and arguing over which franchises actually improved—and which are just spinning their wheels. They also get into quarterback development takes, free agency philosophy, and the kind of March overthinking that defines draft season.

(00:00) Intro

(02:36) The NFL might have replacement referees again

(12:08) Trivia question

(15:37) 2026 NFL Offseason Vibes Draft

(01:28:22) Fantasy baseball

(01:34:41) Emails

(01:39:31) 'Harry Potter' reactions

Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau

Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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Coolest Players in the 2026 Draft, an Eagles–A.J. Brown Theory, Zachariah Branch Thirst Trap, and Seaman the Dog Mar 26, 2026

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The guys kick things off with some league chaos—an early kickoff twist, international travel weirdness, and a sneaky “bring your best friend to work” signing that might actually matter. Then it’s time for the Cool Guy Draft. The Dannys run through the most electric prospects, including a do-it-all superstar back and beyond.

(00:00) Intro

(01:16) NFL season kicks off

(04:59) The coolest players in the draft

(05:37) RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame

(13:02) RB Jonah Coleman, Washington

(16:45) WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia/USC

(23:15) WR Germie Bernard, Alabama

(28:56) WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M

(32:24) OG Vega Ioane, Penn State

(34:58) OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama

(37:16) Edge Gabe Jacas, Illinois

(40:27) LBs Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, Ohio State

(42:20) LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech

(45:24) Cornerback Corner

(56:52) Emails

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Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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Riskiest First-Round Draft Prospects, Ty Simpson Media Hype, Logan Paul Sacked Jalen Hurts in Flag Football, and Candle Scent or Celeb Baby Name Mar 25, 2026

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The guys break down the riskiest boom-or-bust players in the 2026 NFL draft, from high-upside receivers to major question marks at quarterback. They also dive into the Ty Simpson discourse, draft overthinking season, and why teams keep talking themselves into chaos every March.

(00:00) Intro

(01:04) Jaxson Smith-Njigba Contract Extension

(10:29) Is Ty Simpson Actually QB1?!?!

(14:34) QB Ty Simpson

(23:48) WR Jordyn Tyson

(30:40) TE Kenyon Sadiq

(39:02) OT Spencer Fano

(43:50) OT Monroe Freeling

(47:13) DE Rueben Bain Jr.

(54:00) DE Akheem Mesidor

(57:55) DE/LB Arvell Reese

(01:04:15) Other Injury Risks