With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports CBS Sports: Football

Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are joined by Chris Spielman former linebacker, broadcaster, current Special Assistant to President/CEO and Chairperson of the Detroit Lions... and Rick's little brother. They'll discuss the Lions' resurgence, the fine art of scouting...and wild "mental toughness" exercises.
Intro (0:00)
Offseason Schedule (4:42)
How Chris Got the Job (14:00)
Is Dan Campbell REALLY Like That? (20:12)
Chris' Hand Written Contract (25:03)
Do Fans Recognize You? (26:20)
Best Part of the Job (29:40)
The Secret to Targeting Great Players (33:50)
What Testing Actually Means (39:19)
Amon-Ra St. Brown (41:20)
Dealing With Increased Expectations (48:27)
Barry Sanders (51:42)
Chris Spielman the Linebacker (55:28)
The Art of Mental Toughness (1:02:25)
Chris' Draft (1:04:25)


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Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman predict which QBs are ready to take "the Leap" and switch things up with a 2021 draft do-over.

Intro (0:00)
Justin Jefferson's MASSIVE contract extension (2:10)
Who took "the QB Leap" in 2023 (14:40)
Who will take "the QB Leap" in 2024 (24:48)
Ready for the next step (33:20)
Did we get the "Leapers" right last year? (39:17)
Best draft classes from 2021 (41:40)
Worst draft classes from 2021 (46:40)
2021 draft do-over (50:57)

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Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman break down which team's draft classes have franchise altering potential.

Intro (0:00)
2023 Impact Class Look Back (4:34)
Commanders' Class (22:30)
Lions' Class (29:50)
Cardinals' Class (33:27)
Packers' Class (38:40)
Colts' Class (43:17)
Steelers' Class (46:22)
NFLPA Proposed Offseason Overhaul (48:30)

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Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman break down which NFL rookies will make the biggest impact. 

(1:34) - Preamble
(2:47) - Biggest Impact rookie QB
(09:05) - NBA vs. NFL guys
(11:03) - Caleb Williams
(12:06) -Most productive non-QB rookie - WR
(18:11) - Most productive non-QB rookie -RB
(24:52) - Most productive non-QB rookie - TE
(30:00) - Most productive non-QB rookie - OL
(34:24) - Day 3 offensive player who will have an impact as a rookie (Puka Nacua award)
(37:11) - Offensive Rookie
(39:14) - Most productive defensive rookie - Edge/LB
(41:29) - Most productive defensive rookie - DL
(43:20) - Most productive defensive rookie - DB
(46:06) - Day 3 defensive player who will have an impact as a rookie (Ivan Pace award*)
(48:00) - Your Defensive Rookie Of The Year

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Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman dish out draft grades for the AFC East and NFC East.

Intro (0:00)
Bills (3:01)
Dolphins (11:45)
Patriots (18:46)
Jets (27:04)
Cowboys (33:15)
Giants (40:27)
Eagles (44:17)
Commanders (48:20)

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Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman dish out draft grades for the AFC North and NFC North.

Intro (0:00)
Ravens (3:50)
Browns (13:25)
Bengals (19:55)
Steelers (28:22)
Bears (33:12)
Lions (40:50)
Packers (48:15)
Vikings (53:50)

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