Scouting the League
All you need to know about all things football. Former NFL Scout, Rodrik David, along with founder of Inside the League, Neil Stratton, discuss all things football, with those deep in the industry. Scouting, analytics, salary cap, speed training and so much more. We ask the questions that the casual football fan may never think about with those that are and have been in the industry. If you want to know ball - this is the podcast for you.
26
Stealing the Show in Frisco and early standouts...
10 min
27
Front Office Updates with Neil from Mobile
5 min
28
Portal Madness and the Search for Sanity with g...
70 min
29
Patron Saint Mickey and the cap conundrum in Ne...
Mickey Loomis and company have enjoyed a long run of, mostly, success down in New Orleans. But the cap strategy and change at Head Coach have created a less than desirable location come coaching hire 2025.
68 min
30
Black Monday, Job Outlook and Neil on the road
When Black Monday rolls around, Coaching and Front Office staffs around the NFL are ready for both the expected, and sometimes, the unexpected.
39 min
31
Happy New Year, pop the bubbly and head to the ...
When it comes to college all star games, the dominance of the East/West Shrine Game and Reese's Senior Bowl are clear. But there is a game in Fort Worth, Texas that has continued to change the way all star games are run.
86 min
32
The Winds of Change - NFL Front Office Rumors -...
It can be a tough time of the year. While scouting reports have been turned in, December Meetings have wrapped up and time at home with family is a little easier - teams across the NFL prepare to make changes as the regular season draws to a close.
57 min
33
Roster Management, December Meetings and Draft ...
For some, the Christmas season means things slow down; for NFL front offices, things are just heating up. Whether you are a team in the playoffs, on the bubble, or have already been eliminated, decisions about 53 and beyond are in full swing. Neil and I ask Eric Stokes all the questions he had to deal with as a college director, scout and assistant General Manager.
68 min
34
Transfer portal, recruiting and roster building...
Don't get lost in the sauce. That is a mantra that Nathan Applebaum, Director of Player Personnel at James Madison, clings to as the portal madness gets underway.
68 min
35
141 Days to Round 1 - NFL Draft prospect talk w...
141 days to the opening night of the 2025 NFL Draft may seem like a lifetime away, but for the thousand plus prospects whose seasons are now done, the draft process is officially started. Neil and I talk with ESPN Draft Analyst and friend of Scouting the League, Jordan Reid to talk top prospects.
68 min
36
Patience in New York, having time to build and ...
With Joe Douglas out for the Jets and rumors swirling about Joe Schoen, Neil and I dive into what led them to this spot. From draft picks, to trades, free agent signings and a shared vision between the front office, head coach and ownership, there are plenty of places you can point.
57 min
37
Digging into the numbers and the question of an...
The game of football is ever changing. Offenses make changes and defenses catch up, get ahead, and force the offense to one again innovate. And as the game changes, technology gives coaches, front office staffs and those across the NFL more tools in the toolbox.
66 min
38
2025 NFL Draft, Risers, Fallers and players to ...
Last time we talked with Dane Brugler, we were looking at 2023 college tape and projecting guys for the fall season. Since then, Carson Beck has fallen, Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty have risen, and players in the top 50 have been shuffled all over. Dane joins us to give us some insight into his updated top 50 list as talk not just about who the top guys are, but why.
71 min
39
America's Team, an Owner run front office and S...
Whether you like them or not, the Cowboys are America's Team. That is in large part due to owner, and essentially General Manager, Jerry Jones. Wearing both hats means criticism comes along, even more than normal. But what does a Dallas front office really look like? How does Jerry operate? And what was it like running the draft in Dallas?
74 min
40
Grading Scale, Comparisons and talking like a S...
When it is time to start talking about NFL Draft players, it is often obvious, who has done the work, and who is a twitter scout. So, to prepare you for those water cooler conversations, Neil and I dive into all things grade scale, player comparison, stacking a board and so much more
58 min
41
From Player to Super Bowl to Scout, Drafting Br...
Life on the road for any scout is a constant stream of report writing, character digging and changes to the schedule all while trying to keep up with what is going on in your own building and with your own team. When those changes happen at the pace they did in Carolina, good luck.
62 min
42
Front Office Traits, Deserving Names and climbi...
The Jets and owner Woody Johnson started the annual firing cycle this week, on the coaching side, but are front office names in jeopardy as well? Joe Douglas is highly respected, does he get to pick the next coach? Neil and Rodrik don't speculate on the potentials, but instead, dig into what the successful traits today's owners seem to be gravitating to.
61 min
43
NFL Draft Bible, Media & Scouting and a Unique ...
The NFL Draft Bible was once one of the hottest guides for those interested in the NFL Draft. But with changes in technology, paper copies went by the wayside, so changes had to be made.
56 min
44
Just Win Baby, the Raiders Franchise and the Sh...
Are NCAA All-Star games going the way of the dinosaur? Just a short time ago the 3rd game in the pecking order disappeared and now, with questions at the top, the Hula Bowl may be in jeopardy as well. Dane Vandernat, former Director of Player Personnel for the NFLPA Game joins us to talk all star games, dealing with agents, some of the best and worst stories from the game and where he thinks all star games are heading.
60 min
45
The Culture Challenge and how you lead through ...
Leading through challenges is what often separates good leaders from great leaders. Great teams have great cultures, great cultures have great leaders, and somewhere in the midst of it all, is someone who helps drive those leaders in one way or another.
69 min
46
Franchise Stability and Career Revival - Howie ...
Different philosophies and leaders have kept certain franchises at the top of the game year in and year out - and the Philadelphia Eagles, behind GM Howie Roseman, is certainly one of those. We talk with Fran Duffy, who is as knowledgeable as any on all things Eagles front office, in a fascinating and in-depth look at one of the most stable franchises in the NFL.
55 min
47
Culture, Championships and why it matters - wit...
Who drives the culture? The Head Coach? General Manager? Quarterback? Or someone else? Great teams almost always have great cultures and there is always a culture driver.
56 min
48
Scouting, Draft Preparation and keeping up with...
Scouting for 1 of 32 NFL franchises has its advantages and intricacies; scouting the entire NCAA and thinking about fit for all 32 takes another level of dedication. NFL Draft Analyst for The Athletic Dane Brugler joins the podcast to discuss just how he does just that.
65 min
49
Continuing to take the East-West Shrine Bowl to...
The East-West Shrine Bowl has solidified itself as one of the two prominent all star games for the NFL all while adjusting on the fly and seeing to take the game to new heights. E/W Shrine Bowl Director of Football Operations and Player Personnel Eric Galko joins the podcast to talk about all aspects of the event and what we can expect in the future.
54 min
50
Scouting Pedigree, Team Building and the Pre-se...
Scouting Pedigree, Team Building and the Pre-season grind with Eric Stokes
55 min