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Jon & Ollie finally get a chance to break down the Jaylen Waddle trade, including why it makes complete sense for the Broncos AND for the Dolphins, and what the expected impact should be.Did the Broncos overpay for Waddle? Does their context suggest that shouldn’t matter even if it is true? What does Waddle bring to the offense that they didn’t have? Could this lead to some interesting changes to Courtland Sutton’s role?The Dolphins could have kept Waddle as part of their next core, why didn’t they? How are they set for the future?

Jon & Ollie (and Josh!) go live for the opening hours of 2026 NFL Free Agency to break down every deal and several trades, including Malik Willis to the Dolphins, Mike Evans to the 49ers and much more.If you like this content, you can get ALL of our content for just $35 a year with our 2026 NFL Free Agency sale. Click the button below for 30% off the typical annual price of $50 - the deal expires next Monday, so take advantage now!Get 30% off for 1 year

Jon & Ollie discuss a loaded LB class in the 2026 draft, including Arvell Reese’s rightful position, if Sonny Styles & CJ Allen belong in that special tier too and one LB that might be a tad overrated.0:00-10:40 - Introduction & Average Positional Measurables10:40-20:43 - What Matters When Scouting LBs20:43-51:15 - Ohio State LB Arvell Reese51:15-1:09:44 - Ohio State LB Sonny Styles1:09:44-1:28:00 - Georgia LB CJ Allen1:28:00 - 1:53:50 - Texas LB Anthony HillPart 2 (dropping tomorrow): Josiah Trotter, Jacob Rodriguez, Deontae Lawson, Keyshaun Elliott, Kyle Louis, Jake Golday, Taurean York, Justin Jefferson, Red Murdock, Kaleb Elarms-Orr & Bryce Boettcher

Jon & Ollie talk John Harbaugh’s firing from the Ravens, the ensuing mess that reporting has uncovered, which teams are the favorites to land Harbaugh, the ripple effect & the Ravens search for a HC

Jon & Ollie discuss their Tier 1 organizations in the NFL, evaluating front offices on draft success, free agency, trades, synergy amongst staff, culture, era navigation, cap management & much more

Jon & Ollie finally get to their linebacker evaluations for the 2025 NFL Draft, a bleak class that offers some real promise at the top of the class, but falls off a cliff after that.Jihaad Campbell - There is a lot to like about Campbell’s game, but Jon and Ollie both believe the scheme will matter for a player who doesn’t quite have all the abilities to be a special one in the NFL, but could really help a team.Carson Schwesinger - One of the oddest profiles in the draft, as Schwesinger came out of nowhere to be one of the top prospects at his position. But one weakness could derail his otherwise impressive skill set in the NFL.Tyreem Powell - Even after a devastating injury, Ollie can’t quit Powell’s cerebral, ultra-physical game, while Jon is worried about the movement ability in the NFLJeff Bassa - Jon tries to make the case for Bassa as a late day 2 developmental prospect, but Ollie isn’t having it for a secondChris Paul Jr - Jon mulls a position change for Paul, whose limitations are concerning in an NFL projectionDemetrius Knight - Stiff 25-year old linebackers with coverage and block deconstruction limitations aren’t hot on the marketSmael Mondon - Jon’s third-favorite linebacker on tape, but how much is the size a concern? Ollie makes a case for Mondon’s package value in the NFLPlus Kain Medrano, Danny Stutsman, Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Shemar James and more

Jon & Ollie tackle part 2 of their WR rankings, tier and evals, with discussions on Elic Ayomanor, Jaylin Noel, Jack Bech, Jayden Higgins, Jalen Royals, Tre Harris, Isaiah Bond, Savion Williams & moreSubscribe to get access to all the draft podcasts, scouting reports and more! https://jonledyard.substack.com/

Jon & Ollie kick off their 2025 NFL Draft coverage with Part 1 of their detailed look at the edge defender class, including how good Abdul Carter is, Jalon Walker controversy, Mike Green & moreAbdul Carter - There is one issue with Carter that isn’t being discussed enough, could it derail him in the pros? Why are his traits so coveted at this position? How good could he be in the NFL? Does he make sense for the Titans?Jalon Walker - Why is small sample size scouting so frustrating? Is Walker clearly more edge defender or linebacker? How do his traits stack up with what matters at the position? Could he be an every-down edge in the NFL?Mike Green - Was Mike Green Khalil Mack-level dominant in college? Where do the holes in his game exist? Should he be thought of as a top 15 player?Donovan Ezeiruaku - Jon & Ollie really like Ezeriuaku, but have one concern the Combine can address. How does his length offset his mass concerns? Is there a deeper pass rush bag in this class?J.T. Tuimoloau - Ollie is a big fan of the play demeanor and execution of Tuimoloau, while Jon has some concerns about the level of pass rush talent/skill he brings to the table.Shemar Stewart - Ollie (and Jon) is really hesitant about Stewart’s NFL prospects due to his lack of football IQ, technique and mental processing. How many times does he not know what’s going on in games this season? But the traits…whew.

Jon & Ollie lock in on the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl matchup, including whether the Eagles defense can solve Mahomes & Reid, Chris Jones & Jalen Carter vs weak spots and much more

Jon & Ollie drop their 2024 All-Underrated NFL offenses, with some interesting side discussions about scouting QBs, the state of guard play around the NFL, extra linemen run schemes and more. Which QB qualifies for the All-Underrated team? How do the guys sort through a host of wide receivers around the league? What player is Ollie most in love with in the entire NFL? Is guard play down around the league, or just a changing of the guard? What can we learn about team-building from all of this?

Jon talks in depth about the All-22 tape of the Steelers win over the Commanders, including the secondary struggles, the pass rush's big day, Pittsburgh's offense taking off and Ravens week.

Jon and Ollie join forces to talk about the Eagles, Saints, Rams, Bucs, Panthers, Cowboys, Cardinals and Giants following Week 3, including Jalen Carter, the Saints offensive limitations, the Bucs run game & more Eagles - Vic Fangio’s masterful game plan and Jalen Carter’s brilliance destroyed a previously humming Saints offense. How did Fangio do it? Could the Eagles defense be turning the corner under his leadership? What did they expose about New Orleans? Saints - New Orleans battering ram of an offense came to a screeching halt in Week 3. Do they have potentially significant offensive line concerns? Are they capable of playing more than one way when their bread-and-butter gets shut down? How did Derek Carr’s old demons creep back up in this game? Rams - A masterful Stafford & McVay comeback with a bunch of backups was the highlight of Sunday’s action. Jon & Ollie walk through key sequences of the game, detailing how the Rams approach was a winning one. What personnel change was a catalyst for the Rams success on offense? How did they find enough answers without so many key pieces on that side of the ball? Bucs - The Bucs cannot run the ball, and their desire to base out of an outside zone rushing attack is failing miserably. What are the biggest issues? How many are fixable? Is Rachaad White or Bucky Irving part of the problem or the solution (or neither)? Panthers - Andy Dalton looked like the best QB in the NFL in Week 3. What specific elements did he bring to the Panthers offense with his play? How did he dissect the Raiders blitz-heavy approach? How competitive are the Panthers moving forward? Cowboys - Why was Dallas so miserable against the run (again) in Week 3? Which players are most responsible for the team’s complete inability to stop opposing ground games? Are there answers the team can find without making an outside move? Cardinals - Ollie is impressed with Drew Petzing’s approach to designing offense in Arizona. How are they maximizing Marvin Harrison Jr.? Is Arizona’s player development getting enough attention? How does the volatility of Kyler Murray play into all of this? Giants - Malik Nabers is on a historic pace of production for a rookie wide receiver. How is Brian Daboll featuring him in the Giants offense? How complete is Nabers skill set already? Are there any previous NFL players Jon & Ollie feel comfortable comparing him to, three weeks into his career?