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Mock Draft Monday: 7 fits we love + 2 sleepers we'd stand on the table for Mar 03, 2025

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It's the Football 301-Yahoo Fantasy Forecast crossover that's not really a crossover. The boys you know and love on both feeds are here to kill two pod birds with one mock draft stone. Matt Harmon, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald put a bow on our Scouting Combine coverage on Radio Row by sharing their 7 favorite prospect fits in their latest mock draft. To end the show, Tice and McDonald share 1 sleeper prospect they'd literally stand on the table for. McDonlad also tries the famous St. Elmo's shrimp cocktail and chaos ensues.

(3:00) - Nate's first fit: Georgia LB Jalon Walker to Arizona Cardinals

(6:30) - Charles' first fit: North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton to Washington Commanders

(9:45) - Nate's second fit: Penn State TE Tyler Warren to Seattle Seahawks

(14:45) - Charles' second fit: Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell to Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(19:20) - Nate's third fit: Texas DB Jahdae Barron to Minnesota Vikings

(21:50) - Charles' third fit: Georgia S Malaki Starks to Miami Dolphins

(26:50) - Nate's fourth fit: Minnesota OT Aireontae Ersery to Kansas City Chiefs

(30:00) - Stand on the table: Nate and Charles share their favorite sleeper prospect

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Matthew Stafford returning to the Rams + Is Shedeur Sanders' draft stock falling? | Inside Coverage Feb 28, 2025

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Jason Fitz and Charles Robinson are joined by Jori Epstein from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to debut a new segment - “News or Noise.” They start the show talking about breaking news - Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams have reached an agreement on a restructured deal. C Rob makes the point that Stafford likely looked at Aaron Rodgers’ tenure with the New York Jets and factored that into his decision. Next, the crew discusses whether Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock is falling to QB3 behind Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart.

Then Fitz, C-Rob and Jori run through more news, including reports that the Packers are listening to offers for CB Jaire Alexander, rumors that the Colts are interested in making a play for QB Daniel Jones and the Chiefs franchise tagging Trey Smith. They also discuss Bill Belichick appearing on off-season Hard Knocks with the UNC Tar Heels football team, how the Cowboys giving Osa Odighizuwa a massive extension may affect Micah Parsons' future in Dallas and the NFL trying to add an 18th game to the schedule.

(2:35) - News or noise: Stafford staying in LA

(12:15) - News or noise: Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock falling

(25:35) - News or noise: Packers taking offers for Jaire Alexander

(27:15) - News or noise: Colts interested in Daniel Jones

(29:40) - News or noise: Chiefs plan to franchise tag Trey Smith

(34:00) - UNC to be featured on offseason Hard Knocks

(37:05) - News or noise: Cowboys plans to extend Osa Odighizuwa

(45:55) - News or noise: NFL will try to negotiate 18th game this summer

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Ashton Jeanty to the Cowboys? + Does Abdul Carter's injury affect his draft stock? | Football 301 Feb 27, 2025

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Matt Harmon takes over hosting duties today with Nate under the weather, but don’t you worry! Matt and Charles McDonald are still on the ground at the combine in Indianapolis ready to give you their latest draft takes. They start with a conversation about Ashton Jeanty, with C Mac saying he could see the Boise State RB paired with Dan Prescott on the Dallas Cowboys offense. They move on to discuss wide receivers, debating which tiers they would place Trey Harris and Tetairoa McMillan into, and this year’s strong tight end class.

After that, they talk about Penn State DE Abdul Carter’s foot injury and what it means for his draft stock. Then they mull over what the Tennessee Titans should do with the No. 1 overall pick and praise the generational talent of Heisman winner Travis Hunter.

We close out the episode with a conversation between Nate Tice, C Mac and Thursday Night Football analytics expert Sam Schwartzstein. The trio cover whether or not the NFL’s new kickoff rule was a success, Sam’s funniest Jim Harbaugh story from his Stanford days and much more!

(2:30) - Skill position draft overview: running backs

(12:50) - Skill position draft overview: wide receivers

(19:00) - Skill position draft overview: tight ends

(26:20) - Will Abdul Carter’s injury affect the top of the draft?

(37:05) - Charles’ counter-culture draft takes

(40:55) - Sam Schwartzstein joins the show!

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Browns see Travis Hunter as a WR + Jets FAIL NFLPA Report Card | Inside Coverage Feb 27, 2025

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In today’s show Jori Epstein joins Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab from Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine to talk about the latest news around the league. They start by talking about Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry saying he sees two-way prospect Travis Hunter as primarily playing receiver in the NFL. Then they talk about Cincinnati Bengals executive Duke Tobin saying that he wants to make Ja’Marr Chase the top-paid non-quarterback in the NFL.

Next, they address the rumors that Matthew Stafford is exploring the trade market, with the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants among the notable teams that are interested. Fitz also goes off on the Green Bay Packers for asking the NFL to ban the “tush push.” They close things out by talking about the NFLPA’s report cards being released, discussing New York Jets owner Woody Johnson being voted as the worst owner in the league.

(2:58) Browns see Travis Hunter as a WR

(14:11) Bengals want to pay Ja’Marr Chase

(21:51) Latest Matthew Stafford rumors

(35:51) Packers ask the NFL to ban the “tush push”

(39:58) NFLPA report cards

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NFL Combine preview: Is Travis Hunter a better WR or CB? + Jim Harbaugh interview | Football 301 Feb 25, 2025

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In this very special edition of Football 301 Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald from radio row in Indianapolis at the 2025 NFL Combine. The guys talk about the players they have their eyes on this week, including Heisman award winner and Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter, Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan, Miami QB Cam Ward and more! Then Nate speaks to Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh about marrying his run-first run style with QB Justin Herbert.

(2:40) - General Combine preview

(5:20) - Prospect to watch: DT Deone Walker

(8:00) - Prospect to watch: OT Will Campbell

(12:10) - Prospect to watch: WR/CB Travis Hunter

(16:10) - Tight end class talk

(18:50) - Prospect to watch: LB Jihaad Campbell

(22:00) - Prospect to watch: WR Tet McMillan

(24:25) - Cam Ward & players skipping drills

(29:30) - CB Will Johnson & more prospects to watch

(36:10) - Jim Harbaugh joins the show!

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10 most interesting teams in free agency: Chiefs, Bears, Vikings & more | Inside Coverage Feb 21, 2025

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Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab are back and taking a look at all things free agency, starting with the Kansas City Chiefs who have several key free agents hitting the market including guard Trey Smith. Then the guys discuss the Buffalo Bills’ need for an elite WR1 to pair with the MVP talent of quarterback Josh Allen and the what the New Orleans Saints should do with QB Derek Carr and their salary cap.

They spend the back half of the episode counting down the top 10 most interesting teams in free agency, discussing the Los Angeles Rams and the Matthew Stafford trade rumors, whether the Pittsburgh Steelers can put up with the circus that surrounds Aaron Rodgers and the Washington Commanders plans to build around Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels.

(2:30) - Chiefs have some big decisions to make

(18:40) - Do the Bills need to find a WR?

(25:40) - Can the Saints finally hit the reset button?

(34:15) - Top 10 free agency teams: 10-6

(49:45) - Top 10 free agency teams: 5-1

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Offseason needs for EVERY NFC team: Do the Giants draft a QB? | Football 301 Feb 20, 2025

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Off the heels of Monday’s AFC episode, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald are breaking down the biggest offseason needs for every NFC team, starting with the Dallas Cowboys and the rest of the NFC East. Then they move on to the NFC West, questioning what the Los Angeles Rams will do if they in fact trade wide receiver Cooper Kupp, and the NFC South, diving deep into the New Orleans Saints’ disastrous salary cap situation. They finish up the show with the NFC North, taking a look at what the Chicago Bears need to do to support quarterback Caleb Williams and new head coach Ben Johnson.

(2:52) NFC East

(29:35) NFC West

(49:42) NFC South

(1:10:10) NFC North

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Eagles’ Super Bowl Shock, Mahomes’ Legacy, & Canelo’s Next Fight Feb 19, 2025

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The McCoy & Van Noy season finale dives deep into the biggest sports debates of the moment. Did the Eagles just end the Chiefs’ dynasty in Super Bowl LIX? Has Jalen Hurts finally proven he’s an elite QB? Plus, we break down Canelo Álvarez’s next fight, Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show reaction, and what’s next for Travis Kelce and the Chiefs. Stick around for playoff analysis, bold predictions, and a look ahead to the biggest offseason storylines. Don’t miss this one!
00:00 - Welcome to McCoy & Van Noy

02:26 - Canelo’s Next Title Fight & Tank’s Latest Challenge

04:13 - Eagles' Stunning Super Bowl LIX Victory Over Chiefs

08:00 - Jalen Hurts' Legacy: Is He Officially an Elite QB?

17:58 - What’s Next for Kansas City After Their Super Bowl Defeat?

31:46 - Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show: Legendary or Letdown?

43:06 - The Future of Travis Kelce: One More Year or Retirement?

47:26 - Thanks for listening!

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Cowboys fans, you’re not special! BRUTAL honesty about all 32 NFL teams | Inside Coverage Feb 18, 2025

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NFL fans, buckle up! Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab are here to give you a dose of reality and NO team is safe. Starting with the Kansas City Chiefs, the guys go team by team and pour cold water on the hopes and dreams of every franchise. Is this finally the Cowboys’ year? Will Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson be a match made in heaven? Probably not! And we’ll tell you why.

(4:40) - AFC West
(11:05) - AFC South
(20:00) - AFC North
(28:45) - AFC East
(38:15) - NFC East
(46:10) - NFC North
(52:00) - NFC South
(56:40) - NFC West

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What should the Jets do at QB? Assessing the biggest needs for all 16 AFC teams | Football 301 Feb 18, 2025

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Nate Tice and Matt Harmon are back to break down the biggest needs for every single AFC team. But first, they debut a new segment as we approach the NFL Draft and focus on Arizona WR Tet McMillan. Then they pivot to the AFC East, where they question what the New York Jets plan to do at quarterback after the team announced they are parting ways with Aaron Rodgers. After that, the guys discuss the AFC North, diving into the biggest needs for the Cincinnati Bengals to place around Joe Burrow and the Steelers quarterback conundrum. Nate and Matt wrap things up with the AFC South and West, asking why the Jacksonville Jaguars still don’t have a general manager and suggesting free agent QB Sam Darnold as a good fit for the Las Vegas Raiders.

(6:10) - Prospect of the Week: Tet McMillan

(14:20) - AFC East

(32:15) - AFC North

(51:10) - AFC South

(1:06:45) - AFC West

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