NFL Draft Podcast: Recent Episodes

NFL Draft Podcast

The NFL Draft Podcast at FanRag Sports is meant to get the wheels churning on some of the NFL’s next breakout stars before you sit down to look at mocks.

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Rob and Stan start with a Week 1 rookie report (2:23), hit some of last weekend's college games and look forward to this coming weekend (8:58) and finish with a big board of sports radio hosts (25:30).


The job of an NFL general manager isn’t merely about finalizing the 53-man roster. While Drew Brees is throwing touchdown passes and Robert Quinn is crushing quarterbacks, many are looking to next year’s NFL Draft to see what kind of depth to add, and to find out if there is any cheap talent to replace players.

If starting NFL Draft prep in August, why would any self-respecting football fan wait until the NFL Combine to get in on the action?

The NFL Draft Podcast here at FanRag Sports is meant to get the wheels turning on the NFL’s next breakout stars before your first mock draft in early February. We will break down some of the best draft-eligible prospects, analyzing team fits and trying to project team needs down the line.

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Rob and Stan take review the college football games from this weekend (0:45), do a bloated mock draft/NFL preview mash up (22:22), and and finish with some quick NFL predictions (1:12:54).


The job of an NFL general manager isn’t merely about finalizing the 53-man roster. While Drew Brees is throwing touchdown passes and Robert Quinn is crushing quarterbacks, many are looking to next year’s NFL Draft to see what kind of depth to add, and to find out if there is any cheap talent to replace players.

If starting NFL Draft prep in August, why would any self-respecting football fan wait until the NFL Combine to get in on the action?

The NFL Draft Podcast here at FanRag Sports is meant to get the wheels turning on the NFL’s next breakout stars before your first mock draft in early February. We will break down some of the best draft-eligible prospects, analyzing team fits and trying to project team needs down the line.

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Rob and Stan take a quick look at NFL trades (0:54), dive into week one of college football (14:45), preview conference winners and Heisman candidates (30:45), and put together big boards of fall TV shows. (51:50). 


The job of an NFL general manager isn’t merely about finalizing the 53-man roster. While Drew Brees is throwing touchdown passes and Robert Quinn is crushing quarterbacks, many are looking to next year’s NFL Draft to see what kind of depth to add, and to find out if there is any cheap talent to replace players.

If starting NFL Draft prep in August, why would any self-respecting football fan wait until the NFL Combine to get in on the action?

The NFL Draft Podcast here at FanRag Sports is meant to get the wheels turning on the NFL’s next breakout stars before your first mock draft in early February. We will break down some of the best draft-eligible prospects, analyzing team fits and trying to project team needs down the line.

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Rob and Stan dive into NFL news (2:08), hit the rookie report (10:00), pick their all-prospect teams (22:14), and pick out the player each franchise could least afford to lose (35:50).


The job of an NFL general manager isn’t merely about finalizing the 53-man roster. While Drew Brees is throwing touchdown passes and Robert Quinn is crushing quarterbacks, there are a flurry of decision-makers looking to next year’s NFL draft to see what kind of depth to add behind them and if there is any cheap talent with which to replace them.

If they are starting their NFL draft prep back in August, why would any self-respecting football fan wait until the NFL combine to get in on the action?

The NFL Draft Podcast here at FanRag Sports is meant to get the wheels churning on some of the NFL’s next breakout stars before you look at your first mock draft sometime in early February. We will break down some of the best draft-eligible prospects, analyzing team fits and even trying to project team needs down the line for this podcast.

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Rob and Stan dig into NFL news (1:37), do their first rookie report (14:50), and talk fantasy football (22:14). Then they finish by mock drafting what teams should tank, and how they could pull it off (43:39).


The job of an NFL general manager isn’t merely about finalizing the 53-man roster. While Drew Brees is throwing touchdown passes and Robert Quinn is crushing quarterbacks, there are a flurry of decision-makers looking to next year’s NFL draft to see what kind of depth to add behind them and if there is any cheap talent with which to replace them.

If they are starting their NFL draft prep back in August, why would any self-respecting football fan wait until the NFL combine to get in on the action?

The NFL Draft Podcast here at FanRag Sports is meant to get the wheels churning on some of the NFL’s next breakout stars before you look at your first mock draft sometime in early February. We will break down some of the best draft-eligible prospects, analyzing team fits and even trying to project team needs down the line for this podcast.

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Rob and Stan honor the recent Hall of Fame inductions by trying to guess which of this class of rookies has the best potential to get a gold jacket (3:03). Then they put together their big boards of who should be inducted into the 2018 Hall of Fame Class (22:41).


The job of an NFL general manager isn’t merely about finalizing the 53-man roster. While Drew Brees is throwing touchdown passes and Robert Quinn is crushing quarterbacks, there are a flurry of decision-makers looking to next year’s NFL draft to see what kind of depth to add behind them and if there is any cheap talent with which to replace them.

If they are starting their NFL draft prep back in August, why would any self-respecting football fan wait until the NFL combine to get in on the action?

The NFL Draft Podcast here at FanRag Sports is meant to get the wheels churning on some of the NFL’s next breakout stars before you look at your first mock draft sometime in early February. We will break down some of the best draft-eligible prospects, analyzing team fits and even trying to project team needs down the line for this podcast.

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Rob and Stan celebrate their 50th episode with their top-50 prospects from 2008-2017. They discuss their top-11 prospects (2:52), pick out some highs and lows (19:41), look at some trends (34:35), and guess how the 2018 class will fit in (47:42).


The job of an NFL general manager isn’t merely about finalizing the 53-man roster. While Drew Brees is throwing touchdown passes and Robert Quinn is crushing quarterbacks, there are a flurry of decision-makers looking to next year’s NFL draft to see what kind of depth to add behind them and if there is any cheap talent with which to replace them.

If they are starting their NFL draft prep back in August, why would any self-respecting football fan wait until the NFL combine to get in on the action?

The NFL Draft Podcast here at FanRag Sports is meant to get the wheels churning on some of the NFL’s next breakout stars before you look at your first mock draft sometime in early February. We will break down some of the best draft-eligible prospects, analyzing team fits and even trying to project team needs down the line for this podcast.

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Rob and Stan talk about player comps for some of the best players at each position in the 2018 NFL Draft, and the rest of the position group before they mock draft “Game of Thrones” characters who could play in the NFL. Check out the detailed breakdown of the “NFL Draft Podcast” below:

Player comps  (2:51)

Rob and Stan throw out a few player comps for the biggest names in the 2018 NFL Draft class. Rob starts by comparing one of the quarterbacks to a perennial MVP candidate, and they go through some of the notable players trying to find comps even when there doesn’t seem to be an obvious choice.

Big Board: August Movies (31:25)

Rob and Stan finish the podcast by putting together a big board of the 10 best movies set release in theaters this August.


The job of an NFL general manager isn’t merely about finalizing the 53-man roster. While Drew Brees is throwing touchdown passes and Robert Quinn is crushing quarterbacks, there are a flurry of decision-makers looking to next year’s NFL draft to see what kind of depth to add behind them and if there is any cheap talent with which to replace them.

If they are starting their NFL draft prep back in August, why would any self-respecting football fan wait until the NFL combine to get in on the action?

The NFL Draft Podcast here at FanRag Sports is meant to get the wheels churning on some of the NFL’s next breakout stars before you look at your first mock draft sometime in early February. We will break down some of the best draft-eligible prospects, analyzing team fits and even trying to project team needs down the line for this podcast.

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Rob and Stan discuss the ceiling of Derwin James (0:55), where Minkah Fitzpatrick would rank as a safety (8:22), and the rest of the position group (13:02) before they mock draft Game of Thrones characters who could play in the NFL (23:58).

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Rob and Stan parse through the 2018 CB class to see who has a chance to be a high pick (0:32). Then they mock draft NFL players who would crush it in a Home Run Derby (21:22).

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Rob and Stan compare the 2017 LB class to the players who might declare for the draft next year (1:34), including Malik Jefferson (5:38) and the rest of the watchlist (12:34). Then they put together a big board of July movies (21:26).

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Rob and Stan talk about Arden Key's potential (1:20) and the 2018 EDGE group as a whole (11:57) before they mock draft an NFL version of the Big3 basketball league (25:59).

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Rob and Stan talk about Greg Robinson's struggles (1:09), the 2018 OL group (14:21), and a few TE's to watch heading into the 2017 season(30:03). Then they put on their basketball hats to mock the upcoming NBA draft (38:05).

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Rob and Stan talk about the receivers on the watch list for the 2018 NFL Draft (0:33) and give a big board of the best free agent signings so far this offseason (21:05).

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Rob and Stan talk about Bob Stoops retiring (0:35) and Colin Kaepernick (6:34) before continuing their 2018 NFL Draft preview with running backs (16:57). Then they give their June-movie big board (36:59).

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Rob and Stan take an early look at Allen/Darold/Rosen (1:19) before talking about Lamar Jackson and Mason Rudolph (16:19) and a few other draft-eligible quarterbacks (23:51). Then they bring in an NBA Finals-inspired mock draft to close the show (33:17).

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Rob and Stan finish up the review of the 2017 NFL draft by talking about edge rushers, LBs, and DBs who could make major impacts as rookies, in round one and later on in the draft. Then they give a TV Show revival Big Board (35:51).

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Rob and Stan take a look at the offensive linemen (4:37) and defensive linemen (23:10) who have a chance to make an impact during the 2017 NFL season. Then they bring in an NBA Lottery-themed mock draft to close the show (38:13).

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Rob and Stan take a look at the running backs (4:17), receivers (28:57), and tight ends (45:30) who have a chance to make an impact during the 2017 NFL season. Then they bring in a May movie big board to close the show (55:32).

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The 2017 NFL Draft is in the books, and Rob and Stan go all in on the quarterbacks who made the first half of the draft so thrilling as well as the others who fell in line later on.

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Rob and Stan talk about players who saw their stock take a hit late in the process (0:40), make bets on some NFL Draft props (14:27), and finish by handing out some made-up awards regarding their draft coverage (35:22).

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Scared this draft is bad, Rob and Stan talk Myles Garrett (3:05), QBs (6:40), WRs (15:50), TEs (23:35), CBs (26:15), DTs (33:06), Ss (35:35), LBs and Forrest Lamp (42:09), and OTs (45:15), before big boarding of the greatest rap albums ever (52:02).

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Rob and Stan take a look at their favorite players on each day of the draft (2:35), look at ideal drafts for teams drafting in the top 10 (28:58), and finish with an Easter candy big board (54:56).

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Rob and Stan take a look at Tony Romo's new gig, plus the LSU pro day (0:28). Then they discuss more NFL draft narratives (16:10), and finish with a mock draft of the greatest Jewish football players of all time (30:52).

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Rob and Stan take a look at NFL news at this point in the offseason (1:24), parse through some narratives that have risen about NFL draft prospects (19:04), and finish with their April movie big boards (39:38).

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Rob and Stan take a peek at some players who have made impressions aside from their film (0:34), go through Rob's latest mock draft (17:15) and finish with a comedy-themed big board (40:27).

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Rob and Stan examine every NFL team's need after week one of free agency (0:55) before going through interesting choices in Rob's latest big board (26:58) and finishing with an NCAA tournament-themed mock draft (43:27).

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Rob and Stan review the NFL Scouting Combine (0:25) and some early free agency news. They also go into some of the top fits in free agency in the AFC that would alter teams' draft plans (25:08), then finish with a March-movie Big Board (47:47).

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Rob and Stan talk about the Combine and noteworthy deals already signed (1:05). They also go into the top fits in free agency that alter teams' draft plans (17:33) and finish with a mock draft of what NFL teams should give up for lent (42:09).

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Rob and Stan make over/unders for the NFL Combine (0:27). Then they look at teams drafting from 17-32 and who they should be considering (14:35), and finish with a mock draft to give movies Oscars they should have earned in the first place (38:32).

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Rob and Stan look at free agent quarterbacks that could effect the top of the draft (1:44). Then they go through the first 16 picks to gauge team needs (17:40), and finish with a free agency-themed big board (39:15).

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Rob and Stan begin draft season by recapping the Super Bowl (0:15) and checking in on the HoF announcements (16:55). They talk mock draft (22:24), and finish with a Grammys-themed big board (43:58).

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Stan and Rob box-score scout the Senior Bowl (1:34), talks injuries to Corey Davis and Malik Hooker (6:58), discuss National Signing Day (9:50), dissect how the Super Bowl rosters were built (19:46), and finish with a February movie big board (46:00).

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Rob and Stan talk about the Browns interest in Deshaun Watson (0:42), touch on both the East-West Shrine Game (6:09) and the lead up to the Senior Bowl (15:24), and finish with a big board of the Best Picture nominated movies (33:38).

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Rob and Stan talk the East-West Shrine Game (0:48), touch on the NFL playoffs (20:07), and peek to the 2018 NFL Draft (23:06). They end by taking the 12 smallest-market teams and forcing them to relocate in their hypothetical mock draft (43:23).

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Rob and Stan talk about big performers in the National Championship Game (0:15) and pick rookies who could swing Divisional Playoff games in the NFL (23:56). With the deadline to declare for the NFL Draft only days away, Rob and Stan look at some key underclassmen who will be entering the draft this coming April (32:44). They end with an ode to La La Land with a musical mock draft (47:09).

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Rob and Stan talk CFB (1:07), pick NFL awards and rookies who could swing Wild Card games (22:30), and key in on the Bama-Clemson (28:06). They make big boards for HoF finalists (43:01) and mock draft New Year's resolutions to NFL teams (54:26).

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Rob and Stan talk about skipping bowl games (0:25), rookies playing well (19:22), and gifts in the NFL Draft (25:03). They look at LA/JAX options and needs (45:06), and put together their Best Holidays Big Board (63:10).

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Rob and Stan talk about bowl season and preview the College Football Playoff (0:28), announce their All-Rookie Team (20:36), deep dive into SF/CLE for Draft Room (39:10), and finish with a Big Board of January movies (52:35).

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Rob and Stan talk DeShone Kizer (0:25) and have a big "Rookie Report" (2:41). They put together an All-NFL-Draft Team (18:53), look at CHI/NYJ draft futures (38:43), and they finish by mock drafting Christmas songs (50:51).

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This week @robdire and @funnymanstan highlight Championship Week performances (0:10), breeze through rookie QBs (12:13), create an NFL Draft-centric Heisman Ballot (21:54), look at TB/HOU for Draft Room (44:20), and mock draft Christmas movies (59:21)

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@robdire and @funnymanstan start with Championship Week in CFB (0:12), do a quick Rookie Report (19:24), and give pro comparisons for big-name players (23:28). They talk NO/BAL for Draft Room (43:34) and finish with a Big Board of December movies (56:25).

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This episode @robdire and @funnymanstan discuss Rivalry Week in CFB (0:35), boring NFL rookies (11:18), and dive into the Mich-Ohio St. game (20:50). They look at the WAS/IND (32:10), and finish by mock drafting Thanksgiving dishes to NFL coaches (53:10).

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This episode @robdire and @funnymanstan talk about a chaos in CFB (0:48), get excited for Jared Goff (9:48), look at some 1st-round DBs (16:42), dive into the NYG/TEN draft situations (32:05), and redraft the 2013 NFL Draft (46:37).

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This week @robdire and @funnymanstan talk Alabama-LSU (0:41), look at NFL rookies (9:58), pick first-round LBs (15:56), talk DET/MIA draft projections (28:27), and finish with a November Movie Big Board (38:57).

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This week @robdire and @funnymanstan talk Tuesday Night Football (0:20), check on rookies at midseason (11:09), imagine some trades in CFB (14:57), enter the Draft Room for ATL/SD (29:05), and finish with a Presidential-themed Mock Draft (41:27).

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In this episode Rob and Stan talk about college football's stars (0:44), the best NFL rookies (10:15), highlight the best defensive linemen (20:07) dissect the Eagles and Bengals (29:44), and NFL coaches to Halloween candy in their mock draft (42:50).

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In this episode Rob and Stan talk about college quarterbacks (0:30), some new standouts among rookies (15:15), guess the defensive first rounders (20:10) talk Cowboys and Bills (30:10), and put together a halloween costume Big Board (44:25).

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@robdire and @funnymanstan look at the week in CFB (0:20), highlight NFL rookies from Week 5 (9:27), guess how many 1st rounders on offense (16:50), check on the MIN/KC Draft Room (27:08), and finish with an MLB-themed Mock Draft (42:50).

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@robdire and @funnymanstan look at players from CFB top-10 games (0:12), highlight NFL rookies from Week 4 (10:17), talk OL prospects (13:24), check on the ARI/OAK Draft Room (23:24), and finish with Presidential Debate Moderator Big Boards (34:21).

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@robdire and @funnymanstan look at Les Miles' tenure at LSU in their CFB talk (1:28), pick out some NFL rookies (13:39), and pick apart Rob's latest mock (17:49) with a closer eye on CAR and DEN (28:40). They finish with an SNL-themed Mock Draft (36:34).

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College football was a little more exciting this week, so Rob DiRe and Stan Talouis talk about some of the biggest matchups and most disappointing NFL draft prospects from the college football games. They do a quick version of their rookie report before checking in on the top tight ends in the 2017 NFL Draft class and go to their […]

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This week Rob DiRe and Stan Talouis talk about a boring week of college football games before getting into an abbreviated version of their Rookie Report. They get a chance to dive into some potential first-round receivers in the 2017 NFL Draft class, and introduce a new segment where they play the long game in projecting two teams’ […]

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With Week 1 of the college football season in the books, Rob DiRe and Stan Talouis finally have some new film to weigh in on. In addition to indulging in their favorite moments from the first weekend of football, they look ahead to some of the rookies slated for big roles in their first NFL games, […]

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On Episode Two of the NFL Draft Podcast, Rob DiRe and Stan Talouis double down on Dak Prescott talk since he has become the unquestioned starter in Dallas, talk about the 2017 NFL Draft class of quarterbacks, and run through a Beatles-themed Mock Draft. Rookie Report (1:26) Prescott has the Cowboys offense all to himself […]

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In the inaugural episode of the NFL Draft Podcast, Rob DiRe and Stan Talouis announce their intentions to try to help keep every NFL fan up to date and in the loop with all the future superstars set to be drafted next spring. On this podcast they talk about a few of the current skill-position […]

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