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Dave Helman is back to bring you his post-draft NFL predictions! To start, Dave recaps some news involving the 5th-year option deadline (1:49) and free agency signings (5:43), including a new wideout for the Chargers. Then, Henry McKenna joins the show to discuss WR Odell Beckham Jr. signing with the Dolphins (8:49), if WR Chase Claypool gives the Bills' offense enough weapons (14:49), and when we can expect to see rookie QB Drake Maye under center for the Patriots (19:33). Next, Henry and Dave go through their predictions for the Offensive (25:32) and Defensive Rookie of the Year (33:39), using past winners to find trends. Finally, Dave closes the show with his picks for the NFL Playoffs, looking at both the AFC (43:01) and NFC playoff field (46:34), and a way-too-early prediction for Super Bowl LIX on FOX from New Orleans (49:45).
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Dave Helman is joined by NFL Network Analytics Expert Cynthia Frelund to break down the 2024 NFL Draft. But first, Dave recaps the latest NFL news and free agent signings (2:00), including OT Mekhi Becton to the Eagles, RB Ezekiel Elliott reuniting with the Cowboys, and WR Michael Gallup signing with the Raiders. Then, Cynthia joins (6:18) to recount the experience of attending the NFL Draft in her hometown city of Detroit. After that, Dave and Cynthia discuss the idea of 'value' in the draft, how NFL teams determine what that means, and which teams did the best job stockpiling value in this year's draft. Next, Cynthia explains the riskiest draft classes and the teams with the most boom/bust potential. Finally, Dave gets Cynthia's take on the Atlanta Falcons drafting QB Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall pick.
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In this special jam-packed episode of the NFL on FOX Podcast, Dave Helman is back to recap the full 2024 NFL Draft with help from the FOX Sports NFL reporters. First, Dave is joined by Carmen Vitali to break down the NFC North (2:58). Are the Chicago Bears the biggest winners of the draft? Did the Minnesota Vikings give up too much to get their guys? Have the Detroit Lions fixed their secondary? And will the Green Bay Packers expect big contributions from their rookie class? Then, Dave gives his best fits from days 2 and 3 of the draft in our Best Home Fit segment brought to you by Zillow (17:55), featuring the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Philadelphia Eagles. After that, Ralph Vacchiano joins the show to recap the NFC East (24:08). Are the Dallas Cowboys resetting by building through the trenches? As good as the Washington Commanders haul was, does the success of this class hinge on QB Jayden Daniels? Is this Daniel Jones' best and last shot to succeed for the New York Giants? And how does Eagles GM Howie Roseman pull off trade magic every year? Next, Dave names his biggest winners and losers of the draft (38:42), with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals taking the "winners" crown while the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns lead the "losers" category. Then, Dave talks to Greg Auman to analyze the NFC South (45:12). What was the process behind the Atlanta Falcons taking QB Michael Penix Jr. at pick #8 overall? Are the New Orleans Saints now positioned to trade CB Marshon Lattimore? Have the Tampa Bay Buccaneers successfully replaced retired center Ryan Jensen and free agent loss DE Shaquil Barrett with rookies Graham Barton and Chris Braswell? And can the Carolina Panthers be competitive in 2024 with this draft class? Finally, Dave hands out grades to the remaining teams (1:01:35), hitting the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, and Indianapolis Colts.
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Dave Helman is joined by Carmen Vitali to recap the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft! To start, Dave and Carmen discuss the record-setting quarterback selections as six guys went in the top 12 picks, including the surprising picks of Michael Penix Jr. by the Atlanta Falcons and Bo Nix by the Denver Broncos. Then, Dave and Carmen share their four best player-team fits from the first round in our Best Home Fit segment brought to you by Zillow. After that, Dave and Carmen hit some more Round 1 headlines - the Vikings wheeling and dealing to get their guys, the Bills trading out of the first round entirely, and the best remaining players heading into Day 2 - before handing out Round 1 superlatives. Who was the best value pick? What was the biggest gamble? Who was the most surprising selection? What was the best trade? And who was the biggest winner of the night?
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Dave Helman sits down with former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera to understand what happens behind the scenes during the NFL Draft. Dave talks to Coach about the process of drafting a franchise quarterback and his experience using the first overall pick on Cam Newton in 2011. Dave also asks Rivera - who played linebacker for the Chicago Bears from 1984-1992 - about the Bears' outlook with Caleb Williams expected to be the 1st overall selection of the 2024 draft. Coach discusses preparing for all scenarios in advance, the balance between drafting for need versus best player available, navigating the trade market, and weighing positional value. Finally, Coach gives Dave insight on the decision-making process that led to the Panthers drafting linebacker Luke Kuechly and running back Christian McCaffrey.
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Dave Helman is joined by Bucky Brooks for one final preview episode ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. To start, Bucky explains how to sift through all the information to determine what is real and where the smokescreens are. Then, Bucky gives his final prediction for how the top quarterbacks will come off the board. After that, Dave and Bucky try to determine the "ceiling" and "floor" for where some polarizing prospects will be drafted: QB Michael Penix Jr., TE Brock Bowers, DT Byron Murphy, DE Laiatu Latu, and WR Ladd McConkey. Bucky also gives his hottest take of the draft cycle talking about which team should target Penix.
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