Unintentional Grounding

Unintentional Grounding
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Unintentional Grounding is an NFL podcast focused on the analytical side of the game. Co-hosts Sam Bogen and James Reber go beyond headlines and hot takes to break down: Player evaluation and roster construction Matchups and game analysis Trends and projections Front office decision-making and long-term team building Some episodes focus on the future. Others focus on what’s happening across the league right now. The goal is the same: clear takes, structured thinking, and a sharper understanding of how teams actually win.

Episodes

  1. Jul 1

    2026 Fantasy Football Preview | Favorites, Fades, & Draft Tips Before Training Camp

    Sam and James break down the 2026 fantasy football landscape before training camp kicks off. This episode features their top running back and receiver tiers, the quarterbacks they love and the ones they'd avoid entirely, and a deep dive on tight end value in what could be the strongest top-six at the position in years. Also covered: why Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson are in a tier of their own, the case against drafting Joe Burrow and Jaxson Dart at ADP, seriously undervalued receivers and running backs, and why auction drafts reign supreme. Team previews start next episode as training camp approaches.

    57 min

  2. Jun 19

    Myles Garrett, AJ Brown & Some Moves You Missed | 2026 NFL Offseason

    Sam and James break down the seismic Myles Garrett trade to the Rams — what it means for LA's Super Bowl window, whether the Browns left value on the table, and why this Rams roster might be one of the most talented ever assembled. Also covered: AJ Brown reuniting with Mike Vrabel in New England and the analytical case for a revival, the Saints' quietly impressive offseason, Tampa Bay raiding Detroit, unheralded defensive signings, and recent newsworthy contract extensions. Next episode is primarily fantasy focused as we preview the 2026 season ahead of training camp, but expect a preview of the now-interesting NFL Supplemental Draft.

    53 min

  3. Jun 4

    2026 NFL Coaching Changes | Schemes, Fits, Coordinators, & Fantasy Impact

    Sam and James break down the coaching and coordinator hires that will define the 2026 NFL season, covering which teams found seamless fits and which ones created more questions than answers. This episode features a deep dive on several coach and coordinator changes, including the shocking Joe Brady promotion in Buffalo, Jesse Minter's path to Baltimore, the schematic revolution coming to the Chargers under Mike McDaniel, and why the Daronte Jones hire in Washington might be the most underrated move of the entire offseason. Next episode features an analytical breakdown of the Myles Garrett trade as well as the under-the-radar moves and transactions that could be more impactful than you’d expect.

    58 min

  4. May 20

    2026 NFL Offseason: The Biggest Moves | Winners, Head-Scratchers & Key Trades

    Sam and James break down the headline moves of the 2026 NFL offseason, covering which teams spent their money wisely and which ones left more questions than answers. This episode features a deep dive on the Raiders' offseason blueprint, the Eagles quietly getting better around the margins, and why the Chiefs' splashy offseason might not be as impressive as it looks. Also covered: eye-catching trades, positional market inefficiencies, and the fantasy impact of key running back signings. Next episode drops in two weeks with coaching changes, scheme shifts, and the under-the-radar moves that didn't make headlines.

    55 min

  5. May 6

    2026 NFL Draft: Day 2 & 3 Recap | Winners, Surprises & Hidden Gems

    Sam and James go team by team through days two and three of the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting which teams won the weekend and which ones left us with more questions than answers. This episode features a deep dive on Carson Beck's fit in Arizona, a breakdown of the 49ers unconventional selections, and justification for the stunning day two run on blocking tight ends. Also covered: The Carnotaurus, some notable draft fallers, and UDFA names you should know heading into training camp. Next episode drops in two weeks as we shift from the draft to the offseason — team fits, free agency moves, and what it all means for 2026.

    57 min

  6. Apr 29

    2026 NFL Draft: Round 1 Recap | Big Picks, Surprises & Key Trends

    Sam and James break down a first round that delivered eight trades, positional runs, and several picks that nobody saw coming. This episode features a deep analytics and film dive on Rams quarterback Ty Simpson, a debate over whether the Giants made the right call at picks 5 and 10, and a running theme of teams spending first-round capital they can't afford on players they may not need. Also covered: the Jets' weapon assembly, Caleb Downs to Dallas, the Chiefs' confusing night, and the two trends that quietly defined the entire first round. Next episode drops in a week with a full day two and three breakdown.

    48 min

  7. Apr 22

    2026 NFL Draft Preview | Top Picks, Fits We Love, and Sleepers

    In our first episode, we break down the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on how teams should think about fit, positional value, and roster construction—not just rankings. We cover: Key decisions at the top of the draft Our favorite Round 1 player-team fits A deeper look at positional value and draft strategy Day 2–3 prospects and sleepers to know This is a structured, insight-driven preview of the class, with a focus on what actually matters when teams build contenders. We’ll be back after the draft with a full reaction and breakdown of the biggest picks, surprises, and notable moves.

    57 min
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Unintentional Grounding is an NFL podcast focused on the analytical side of the game. Co-hosts Sam Bogen and James Reber go beyond headlines and hot takes to break down: Player evaluation and roster construction Matchups and game analysis Trends and projections Front office decision-making and long-term team building Some episodes focus on the future. Others focus on what’s happening across the league right now. The goal is the same: clear takes, structured thinking, and a sharper understanding of how teams actually win.

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