What better way to bring in the new year than with some piping hot Takes? The Draft Dudes are very much here to help you start the year right.  On today's episode:  - Black Monday is upon us and who should've been fired? - Brian Burns or Clelin Ferrell? - Will the Colts make a run? - How about the Bears? - Who is the COTY? Reich, Nagy or someone else? - How savage was Jim Nagy's bait and switch on the Bison hive? And why did we love it so much?  And much, much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What better way to bring in the new year than with some piping hot Takes? The Draft Dudes are very much here to help you start the year right.  On today's episode:  - Black Monday is upon us and who should've been fired? - Brian Burns or Clelin Ferrell? - Will the Colts make a run? - How about the Bears? - Who is the COTY? Reich, Nagy or someone else? - How savage was Jim Nagy's bait and switch on the Bison hive? And why did we love it so much?  And much, much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After breaking down Josh Rosen last week, the Dudes turn their attention to New York Jets rookie QB Sam Darnold to continue the series on breaking down the 5 2018 first-round quarterbacks.  In today's episode:  - What strengths did Kyle and Joe see in Darnold before the draft? - How encouraged should Jets fans be based on Darnold's rookie campaign? - Who are the key building blocks of the Jets' offense moving forward? - Should Le'Veon Bell be a top priority for the Jets? - How can the Jets most effectively build around Darnold this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After breaking down Josh Rosen last week, the Dudes turn their attention to New York Jets rookie QB Sam Darnold to continue the series on breaking down the 5 2018 first-round quarterbacks.  In today's episode:  - What strengths did Kyle and Joe see in Darnold before the draft? - How encouraged should Jets fans be based on Darnold's rookie campaign? - Who are the key building blocks of the Jets' offense moving forward? - Should Le'Veon Bell be a top priority for the Jets? - How can the Jets most effectively build around Darnold this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Draft Dudes are kicking off a new series, looking back at each rookie season for the five 2018 first round rookie QBs. First up? Arizona's Josh Rosen. On today's episode, the Dudes break down the specifics of where Josh Rosen is after his first year in the pros.  In today's episode:  - What strengths did Kyle and Joe see in Rosen before the draft? - How does Arizona's personnel limit Rosen through 13 games? - Who are the long term pieces of the offense the Cardinals can work with around Rosen?  - Who would the Dudes peg to Arizona in free agency and the Draft to help Rosen progress?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Draft Dudes are kicking off a new series, looking back at each rookie season for the five 2018 first round rookie QBs. First up? Arizona's Josh Rosen. On today's episode, the Dudes break down the specifics of where Josh Rosen is after his first year in the pros.  In today's episode:  - What strengths did Kyle and Joe see in Rosen before the draft? - How does Arizona's personnel limit Rosen through 13 games? - Who are the long term pieces of the offense the Cardinals can work with around Rosen?  - Who would the Dudes peg to Arizona in free agency and the Draft to help Rosen progress?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Draft Network's wide receiver expert Brad Kelly joins Joe Marino for an in-depth discussion on the rising crop of wide receivers.  In today's episode: - Why is DK Metcalf WR 1 and is there any reason to be cautious? - What is Hollywood Brown's ceiling in the NFL and how does he compare to Tyreek Hill - Where does Riley Ridley factor into the class? - What is AJ Brown's NFL projection? - Should Kelvin Harmon be in the first-round conversation? - What should you be mindful of when evaluating "Big WRs"? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Draft Network's wide receiver expert Brad Kelly joins Joe Marino for an in-depth discussion on the rising crop of wide receivers.  In today's episode: - Why is DK Metcalf WR 1 and is there any reason to be cautious? - What is Hollywood Brown's ceiling in the NFL and how does he compare to Tyreek Hill - Where does Riley Ridley factor into the class? - What is AJ Brown's NFL projection? - Should Kelvin Harmon be in the first-round conversation? - What should you be mindful of when evaluating "Big WRs"? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We hope you had a great holiday! The Draft Dudes are back to highlight what 2019 NFL Draft prospect match-ups should be worth your attention between now and the end of the year. In today's episode: - Kyle's intro is...not great - A big test for Brett Rypien - A big test for Justin Herbert - Why Kyle is out of WVU/SYR and MICH/UF - The Dexter Williams fall-out - The Pinstripe Bowl has the unstoppable force vs. the immovable object And much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We hope you had a great holiday! The Draft Dudes are back to highlight what 2019 NFL Draft prospect match-ups should be worth your attention between now and the end of the year. In today's episode: - Kyle's intro is...not great - A big test for Brett Rypien - A big test for Justin Herbert - Why Kyle is out of WVU/SYR and MICH/UF - The Dexter Williams fall-out - The Pinstripe Bowl has the unstoppable force vs. the immovable object And much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Christmas landing on a Tuesday, the Draft Dudes need to make sure they get their listener hot takes in before the holiday! The fans do not disappoint in this loaded edition of Takes On Takes. On today's episode: - Kyle reveals his Ed Odgeron impression - Is Kyler a 1st round pick? - Why can't the Dolphins draft OL? - Is Darrell Henderson RB1? - Have we crowned Tua too soon? - How many holes are in Will Grier's game? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Christmas landing on a Tuesday, the Draft Dudes need to make sure they get their listener hot takes in before the holiday! The fans do not disappoint in this loaded edition of Takes On Takes. On today's episode: - Kyle reveals his Ed Odgeron impression - Is Kyler a 1st round pick? - Why can't the Dolphins draft OL? - Is Darrell Henderson RB1? - Have we crowned Tua too soon? - How many holes are in Will Grier's game? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gang is back together! Jon, Joe, Trevor and Kyle circle the wagons to talk about the superlatives from the 2018 NFL Draft, now that their rookie season is winding down. The Draft Network group brings three names for three segments: - Which rookies surpassed your expectations? - Which rookies failed to meet your expectations? - Which rookies met your low expectations? (Guess which one Ledyard came up with) Join us on this Friday episode of the Draft Dudes and have some fun as the guys eat "Ws" and take "Ls".  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gang is back together! Jon, Joe, Trevor and Kyle circle the wagons to talk about the superlatives from the 2018 NFL Draft, now that their rookie season is winding down. The Draft Network group brings three names for three segments: - Which rookies surpassed your expectations? - Which rookies failed to meet your expectations? - Which rookies met your low expectations? (Guess which one Ledyard came up with) Join us on this Friday episode of the Draft Dudes and have some fun as the guys eat "Ws" and take "Ls".  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Draft Dudes get in the holiday spirit on today's show, going toe to toe do draft their perfect Christmas movie night movies. Joe gets the first pick on the merit of one of his 2018 rookie rankings from prior to the draft and the Dudes draft three Christmas movies and a Christmas cookie for a movie night. Who drafted the better slate?  In today's episode:  - Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?  - Who lands their top movie on the board? (They both do) - What do you call those cookies with the Hershey kisses in the middle?! - Joe double dips on one franchise on his big board - Kyle calls out one of Joe's movies for being a trash holiday movie And much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Draft Dudes get in the holiday spirit on today's show, going toe to toe do draft their perfect Christmas movie night movies. Joe gets the first pick on the merit of one of his 2018 rookie rankings from prior to the draft and the Dudes draft three Christmas movies and a Christmas cookie for a movie night. Who drafted the better slate?  In today's episode:  - Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?  - Who lands their top movie on the board? (They both do) - What do you call those cookies with the Hershey kisses in the middle?! - Joe double dips on one franchise on his big board - Kyle calls out one of Joe's movies for being a trash holiday movie And much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You know what everyone always agrees on? Pro Bowl rosters. The 2018 edition was released last night and people. Were. Pissed. So naturally the Draft Dudes figured they ought to take a look and talk about what rookies did and didn't make it.  - Congratulations to the 5 2018 rookies to make the list - Baker Mayfield picks a bad year to have a great rookie season (4th alternate)  - No snubs among pass catchers  - Darius Leonard should be PISSED - Several defensive backs had a claim to a Pro Bowl spot - So did several linebackers And more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You know what everyone always agrees on? Pro Bowl rosters. The 2018 edition was released last night and people. Were. Pissed. So naturally the Draft Dudes figured they ought to take a look and talk about what rookies did and didn't make it.  - Congratulations to the 5 2018 rookies to make the list - Baker Mayfield picks a bad year to have a great rookie season (4th alternate)  - No snubs among pass catchers  - Darius Leonard should be PISSED - Several defensive backs had a claim to a Pro Bowl spot - So did several linebackers And more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will 2020 mark the end of the first round Josh Allens? Big if true...and the Draft Dudes explore for you on today's episode of Takes on Takes! Also included on today's show: - Rivers the best QB from 2004? - If Bradley Chubb were in this class where would he be ranked? - What does the NFC RB picture look like for the Pro Bowl? - Is Zach Allen better than Rashan Gary? - Who is the best defender on the LSU defense? And much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will 2020 mark the end of the first round Josh Allens? Big if true...and the Draft Dudes explore for you on today's episode of Takes on Takes! Also included on today's show: - Rivers the best QB from 2004? - If Bradley Chubb were in this class where would he be ranked? - What does the NFC RB picture look like for the Pro Bowl? - Is Zach Allen better than Rashan Gary? - Who is the best defender on the LSU defense? And much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Where in the world has the NFL season gone? Week 15 wraps up tonight with Monday Night Football but the Draft Dudes are here to put a wrap on the weekend's action. In today's episode: - The Patriots have lost two straight in December for the first time since... - The Ravens have completely overhauled their team philosophy, mid-season. - The Bears have a formula to compete in the playoffs...but maybe not this year. - The Cardinals suck, which should surprise no one at all. And much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Where in the world has the NFL season gone? Week 15 wraps up tonight with Monday Night Football but the Draft Dudes are here to put a wrap on the weekend's action. In today's episode: - The Patriots have lost two straight in December for the first time since... - The Ravens have completely overhauled their team philosophy, mid-season. - The Bears have a formula to compete in the playoffs...but maybe not this year. - The Cardinals suck, which should surprise no one at all. And much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How will the 2019 NFL Draft play out? Who the hell knows….well the Draft Dudes would like to think they do. That’s why they’re putting on their GM hats this week and making picks for all 32 2019 first round picks as the NFL Draft order currently stands. In today’s episode: - Did the Dudes correctly pick TNF? - The playoff teams get some new toys for their QBs - Does Michigan DL Rashan Gary find a slot? - What defender do the Chiefs take? (They need them) - How does Oakland take advantage of 2 picks in the 20s? And much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How will the 2019 NFL Draft play out? Who the hell knows….well the Draft Dudes would like to think they do. That’s why they’re putting on their GM hats this week and making picks for all 32 2019 first round picks as the NFL Draft order currently stands. In today’s episode: - Did the Dudes correctly pick TNF? - The playoff teams get some new toys for their QBs - Does Michigan DL Rashan Gary find a slot? - What defender do the Chiefs take? (They need them) - How does Oakland take advantage of 2 picks in the 20s? And much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How will the 2019 NFL Draft play out? Who the hell knows….well the Draft Dudes would like to think they do. That’s why they’re putting on their GM hats this week and making picks for all 32 2019 first round picks as the NFL Draft order currently stands. In today’s episode: - The Dolphins make up for a recent mistake - Which Crimson Tide player falls to the fringe of the top 20? - How long does Deionte Thompson have to wait to hear his name called? - A new toy for Baker Mayfield?! - A NEW TOY FOR LAMAR JACKSON!? And much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.