Fernando Mendoza’s NFL Ceiling + 2026 NFL Draft Preview With Nate Tice

About this episode

Nate Tice joins the crew to preview the 2026 NFL Draft and discuss various prospects while the hosts recap their weekend at Lane Johnson's wedding.

Nate Tice joins the fellas and previews the NFL Draft. Nate gives his view on Fernando Mendoza and if Kirk Cousins should start for the Las Vegas Raiders, the potential of Ty Simpson and Jeremiyah Love's best fit. Chris and Nate also talk edge rushers and Beau weighs in with his favorite interior defensive lineman of the 2026 NFL Draft. Chris, Beau and Macon start the show recapping their weekend spent at Lane Johnson's wedding with other former Eagles, the Masters and reviewing Luke Combs' latest beer shotgunning partner. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:30) - Lane Johnson's Wedding (00:08:12) - Luke Combs (00:09:49) - The Masters (00:13:30) - Nate Tice Previews The 2026 NFL Draft (00:17:50) - Fernando Mendoza & The 2026 QBs (00:36:00) - Best Edger Rushers (01:04:00) - Best Interior Defensive Lineman (01:29:45) - Jeremiyah Love (01:35:35) - Draft Questions Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ Head to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Beau, Macon, Chris Long

Guest: Nate Tice

Topics covered

• NFL Draft
• Fernando Mendoza
• Kirk Cousins
• Ty Simpson
• Jeremiyah Love
• edge rushers
• interior defensive lineman
• Lane Johnson's wedding
• The Masters
• Luke Combs

Keywords

• NFL
• football
• draft preview
• sports news

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