Free Agency Love/Hate: Josh Jacobs, Joe Mixon, Diontae Johnson + more

April 26: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) continue their analysis of the NFL Draft, beginning with an early run on Wide Receivers in the 2nd Round. They also analyze Blake Corum’s fit with the Rams, the Packers' selection of MarShawn Lloyd, and more.(0:45) – 2nd Round Selections: Bills draft Keon Coleman, Chargers trade up for Ladd McConkey, Patriots add Ja’Lynn Polk, Panthers bring in Jonathan Brooks, Colts select Adonai Mitchell, and Commanders add Ben Sinnott(11:50) – 3rd Round Selections: Jets tab Malachi Corley, Cardinals draft Trey Benson, Bengals bring in Jermaine Burton, Rams select Blake Corum, Steelers add Roman Wilson, Packers pick MarShawn Lloyd, Bucs add Jalen McMillan, and Luke McCaffrey joins the Commanders

April 25: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) break down key selections from Round 1 of the Draft, including a historic run on offensive players, surprising selections of Quarterbacks early in the night and late-round trades for Wide Receivers. They also highlight their biggest winners on Day 1 and make bold predictions for Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday.(5:15) – Matthew, Connor, and Jay’s bold predictions for Round 1(7:20) – Picks #1-5 Overall: Bears select Caleb Daniels, Commanders pick Jayden Daniels, Patriots bring in Drake Maye, Cardinals draft Marvin Harrison Jr., and Chargers add Joe Alt(17:30) – Picks #6-10 Overall: Giants select Malik Nabers, Titans pick J.C. Latham, Falcons add Michael Penix Jr., Bears draft Rome Odunze, and Vikings bring in J.J. McCarthy(27:20) – Picks #11-32 Overall: Jets draft Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Broncos select Bo Nix, Raiders bring in Brock Bowers, Jaguars add Brian Thomas Jr., Chiefs trade up for Xavier Worthy, 49ers select Ricky Pearsall, and Panthers deal for Xavier Legette(40:30) – Round 1 Reaction: Biggest Winners, Losers + Bold Predictions for Day 2

(9:31) – Connor’s “If I Were GM” Mock Draft: When Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., Jayden Daniels, Brian Thomas Jr and others should go on Day 1(16:38) – Best QB Landing Spots: Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, Bo Nix, and Michael Penix Jr.(27:02) – Optimal Receiver Landing Spots: Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr., Rome Odunze, Brock Bowers, Xavier Worthy and Ladd McConkey(46:51) – Teams in most need of drafting a RB(51:02) – Rotoworld Player News: Tom Brady keeps door open to NFL return, Titans OC eyes split backfield, murky Nick Chubb injury timeline, J.K. Dobbins signs with Chargers

April 3: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) react to breaking news of the Bills trading Stefon Diggs to the Texans and its potential ramifications for both teams, then continue with Matthew’s Way Too Early Rankings for 2024, this time focusing on players #21-50. Josh Jacobs, DJ Moore, Derrick Henry, Sam LaPorta, and De’Von Achane are among the names discussed. The trio conclude with Jayden Daniels as the favorite to go #2 overall in the NFL Draft ahead of Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy.(1:30) – Rotoworld Player News: Bills trade Stefon Diggs to Texans for 2nd-Round Draft Pick(20:00) – Players #21-30: Josh Jacobs, Chris Olave, and DJ Moore(29:45) – Players #31-40: Derrick Henry and Sam LaPorta(36:50) – Players #41-50: James Cook, De’Von Achane, Patrick Mahomes and Cooper Kupp(48:40) – Last Call: Odds for the #2 Overall Pick in the NFL Draft 

(5:00 ) - Berry’s way too early top 10 rankings: Christian McCaffrey, CeeDee Lamb, Breece Hall, Kyren Williams & Amon-Ra St. Brown (24:00 ) – Berry’s way too early rankings 11 -20: Nico Collins, Drake London, Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley (42:00 ) – Rotoworld Player News: Cordarrelle Patterson to PIT, Josh Jacobs’ new role in GB, Gus Edwards’ workload, Chiefs sign rugby star ( 55:24) – More news: Ridley’s new role, Dolphins offer OBJ, Broncos sign Reynolds (61:09 )  - Free Agency takeaways: Derrick Henry, Joe Mixon, Diontae Johnson, Tony Pollard, Gabe Davis, Justin Fields

March 21: After touching on the beginning of March Madness, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers)analyze the impact Keenan Allen, Marquise Brown, and Justin Fields being traded as well as the signings of Mike Williams and Curtis Samuel among others, then dive into Matthew’s list of Love/Hate in Free Agency. After explaining the premise of “Loves and Hates”, the trio dives begin with “Loves” among the QBs (58:30) before talking Bijan Robinson and other RBs (1:03:30) and wrapping up with the WRs and TEs (1:11:40). They wrap the show with Justin Herbert and other players on the Hate list (1:21:30).(7:30) – Rotoworld Player News: Bears deal for Keenan Allen, Chiefs add Marquise Brown, Mike Williams signs with Jets, Browns give Jerry Jeudy contract extension, Bills bring in Curtis Samuel(39:00) – More Rotoworld Player News: Justin Fields becomes a Steeler, Sam Howell traded to Seahawks, Rico Dowdle returns to Cowboys and Alexander Mattison lands in Las Vegas(58:30) – QB + RB Free Agency Loves: Matthew Stafford, Will Levis, Bijan Robinson, Josh Jacobs, Derrick Henry, Joe Mixon, Gus Edwards(1:11:40) – WR + TE Free Agency Loves: Drake London, Christian Kirk, George Pickens, Diontae Johnson, Evan Engram, Kyle Pitts(1:21:30) – Free Agency Hates: Justin Herbert, Titans and Commanders RB room, De’Andre Swift, Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Calvin Ridley, and Cole Kmet

March 14: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) whip through a tumultuous first week in NFL Free Agency, breaking down the biggest deals position-by-position, beginning with star RBs (4:10) before highlighting Kirk Cousins’ huge deal, Baker Mayfield staying in Tampa and other QB moves (46:15).They also analyze notable WRs contracts (1:00:10) before wrapping up with a relatively quiet market for TEs (1:16:30).(4:10) – RB Deals: Saquon Barkley à Eagles, Josh Jacobs à Packers, Joe Mixon à Texans, Zack Moss à Bengals, Derrick Henry à Ravens(29:45) – RB Deals Pt. 2: Aaron Jones à Vikings, Tony Pollard à Titans, D’Andre Swift à Bears, Austin Ekeler à Commanders, Gus Edwards à Chargers(46:15) – QB Moves: Kirk Cousins à Falcons, Baker Mayfield stays with Bucs, Russell Wilson à Steelers, Jacoby Brissett à Patriots(1:00:10) – WR Signings: Calvin Ridley à Titans, Chargers cut Mike Williams, Gabe Davis à Jaguars, Tee Higgins trade rumors, Diontae Johnson à Panthers among top transactions(1:16:30) – TE Contracts: Mike Gesicki à Bengals, Jonnu Smith à Dolphins, Noah Fant remains in Seattle 

March 8th: After a week at the Combine, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) are back at the bar. Jay  tells us whether Saquon Barkley’s imminent departure has shaken his diehard Giants fandom. Matthew gives us some Combine rumors he heard, while emphasizing that he’s NOT a journalist. And then Connor gives his biggest winners and losers from the Scouting Combine. Plus, Berry reveals an embarrassing moment with Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski.(6:00) Landing Spots: Best and worst-case scenarios for Russell Wilson, Kirk Cousins, Justin Fields, and Saquon Barkley.(34:05) Rotoworld Player News: Calvin Ridley’s future, Mike Evans re-signed, Vikings cut Alexander Mattison, & Jason Kelce retires(50:15) Berry’s Combine Rumors: Matthew is bullish on Brian Robinson, and learned something everyone else already knew.(1:09:50) Connor’s Combine Winners & Losers: Brian Thomas Jr. shines, but Troy Franklin disappoints.

February 28: From the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) discuss Justin Fields and Russell Wilson trade rumors, star RBs set to hit Free Agency and more top headlines around the league. Matthew also sits down with Andy Reid to discuss the Super Bowl campaigns of Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice, as well as new Commanders coach Dan Quinn, who details what he values in a QB. The trio also highlights Marvin Harrison Jr. and other skill position players among Connor’s Top 10 Draft Prospects before wrapping up with a look at NFL Combine prop bets.(4:00) – Rotoworld Player News: Justin Fields and Russell Wilson trade buzz, Vikings eye re-signing Kirk Cousins, Giants leave door open to Saquon Barkley franchise tag(27:45) – Andy Reid Interview: Reflecting on the seasons of Isiah Pacheco, Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice(33:00) – More Rotoworld Headlines: Austin Ekeler Josh Jacobs and Derrick Henry expected to hit Free Agency, Mike Evans reportedly likely to re-sign with Bucs, and Bengals to tag Tee Higgins(46:20) – Doug Peterson Interview: Discussing Travis Etienne’s usage, rating Trevor Lawrence’s season and bringing back Calvin Ridley(53:15) – Dan Quinn Interview: Lessons learned from his Falcons days, strengths of the Commanders offense, and traits he looks for in a starting QB(1:05:00) – Top 10 Overall + Fantasy Prospects: Examining Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr. and Troy Franklin(1:05:50) – Last Call: NFL Combine prop bets

February 14: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) wasted little time during Super Bowl Week on Radio Row, so this bonus edition of the Happy Hour includes interviews the guys conducted before and after the show with Baker Mayfield, De’Von Achane, Rome Odunze, Tony Pollard, Dalton Kincaid, D.J. Moore, Terrell Owens, Austin Ekeler, Sam Hartman, Drew Brees and Trey McBride.(0:45) – Baker Mayfield Interview: Reflecting on his career year with the Bucs, his connection with Mike Evans, approach to Free Agency and his fantasy teams this year(8:50) – De’Von Achane Interview: Improving on a breakout Rookie season, racing Tyreek Hill and Raheem Mostert and looking back on scoring 70 points vs the Broncos(18:10) – Rome Odunze Interview: Which WRs in the NFL he watches on film, why he looks up to Devin Hester and playing for Washington-turned-Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer(25:40) – Tony Pollard Interview: Overcoming a major leg injury in 2023, his use as a dual threat in Dallas and owning a BBQ restaurant(34:00) – Dalton Kincaid Interview:  His run-in with a Kangaroo, being friends with Sam LaPorta and playing off-script with Josh Allen(43:35) – D.J. Moore Interview: Establishing a connection with Justin Fields, what the Bears will do with the #1 pick in the draft and scoring 3 TDs against Matthew’s Commanders(51:55) – Terrell Owens Interview: Ranking top current WRs and QBs in the league and his favorite “sayings” from his playing days (1:03:20) – Austin Ekeler Interview: How he manages his fantasy teams during the season, looking forward to Free Agency and playing against the Chiefs(1:14:45) – Sam Hartman Interview: Participating at the Senior Bowl, his decision to transfer to Notre Dame and how he’s giving back off the field(1:24:00) – Drew Brees Interview: Breaking down his family fantasy league, the science of young QBs sitting vs starting immediately and his breakdown of Brock Purdy(1:32:10) – Trey McBride Interview: Reflecting on productive rookie campaign, earning Kyler Murray’s trust and goals for his sophomore season