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Colin is  joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the NFL Draft. Colin begins by arguing that GM Brett Veach of the Chiefs drafts predictably & he can’t figure out 49ers GM John Lynch, and John explains that Lynch doesn’t run the 49ers draft… head coach Kyle Shanahan does (3:00). They discuss the backlash to the  Bears taking speedster Zayvian Johnson and Colin explains that if any coach picked him, it may not be a great pick…but with Ben Johnson as coach it can work (9:00).  They move to the Rams & Colin argues that while their draft won’t grade well… outside of Ty Simpson, the Rams are drafting for the near term while they still have Matt Stafford and John believes Simpson wasn’t talented enough to justify the 13th pick (15:00). Colin believes the Raiders crushed the draft and Fernando Mendoza could change the trajectory of the franchise (25:00), and they discuss the impact of NIL creating less seasoned, older prospects with multiple years of high-end college football experience in the later rounds (28:30).  They break down the Chiefs draft and why it made total sense for them to draft 3 defensive players with their three Top 40 picks (31:30), and Colin lauds the Cowboys for focusing on improving their defense as well by getting the steal of the draft in Caleb Downs (37:00).  They debate whether Carson Beck will see the field for the Cardinals in his first season (45:00), and they each predict four teams that didn’t make the playoffs last season that will make the playoffs in 2026 (48:00).  Finally, they react to the Steelers choosing Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (54:00).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books and has reshaped the landscape for your Dynasty rookie drafts even further! The crew was live on the FantasyPros YouTube channel, breaking down every selection pick-by-pick. The episode features our analysis from the stream on every fantasy-relevant selection from Rounds 2 and 3. Listen to our thoughts on what these landing spots mean for your Redraft and Dynasty leagues. Join the crew as we analyze the landing spots for the newest wide receivers, a plethora of tight ends, and the lone running back who heard his name called on Friday night. We break down who saw their value skyrocket, which selections we weren't impressed with, and which veterans are now looking over their shoulders. Join us again on the FantasyPros Dynasty YouTube channel on Saturday night at 7 PM ET to get your dynasty questions answered and to hear our overall dynasty thoughts on the draft as a whole. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00De'Zhaun Stribling (WR, 49ers) - 0:00:52Russell Brown's analysis on Stribling - 0:03:47Denzel Boston (WR, Browns) - 0:04:57Germie Bernard (WR, Steelers) - 0:10:12Eli Stowers (TE, Eagles) - 0:14:51Nate Boerkircher (TE, Jaguars) - 0:21:54Marlin Klein (TE, Texans) - 0:26:46Max Klare (TE, Rams) - 0:29:20Pat's analysis on Stribling - 0:33:36Carson Beck (QB, Cardinals) - 0:34:34Eli Stowers vs. Kenyon Sadiq analysis - 0:36:59Sam Roush (TE, Bears) - 0:39:02Antonio Williams (WR, Commanders) - 0:40:52Ty Simpson analysis - 0:44:01Oscar Delp (TE, Saints) - 0:46:51Malachi Fields (WR, Giants) - 0:47:10Dynasty Draft Simulator - 0:49:34Harold Fannin's value with KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston? - 0:49:59Caleb Douglas (WR, Dolphins) - 0:52:14Drew Allar (QB, Steelers) - 0:52:43Zachariah Branch (WR, Falcons) - 0:55:16Ja'Kobi Lane (WR, Ravens) - 0:57:31Chris Brazzell II (WR, Panthers) - 1:00:04Join our Day 3 stream on Saturday, 4/25 at 7 PM ET on the FantasyPros Dynasty YouTube channel - 1:03:01Ted Hurst (WR, Buccaneers) - 1:04:05Caleb Douglas analysis - 1:05:02Will Kacmarek (WR, Dolphins) - 1:05:59Zavion Thomas (WR, Bears) - 1:06:54Kaelon Black (RB, 49ers) - 1:08:37Chris Bell (WR, Dolphins) - 1:10:01Eli Raridon (TE, Patriots) - 1:11:37 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA) Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to Round 1 of the NFL Draft including his Kansas City Chiefs trading up with the Cleveland Browns for LSU CB Mansoor Delane as well as taking Clemson DT Peter Woods at pick 29. Has KC best positioned themselves for another Super Bowl run as Patrick Mahomes returns from his ACL injury? Later, Nick reacts to the Los Angeles Rams' stunning selection of Alabama QB Ty Simpson before giving instant breakdowns of ALL 32 picks! Then, Nick turns his attention to the NBA Playoffs, where Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves have now taken a 2-1 lead over Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets, CJ McCollum hits another game-winner for the Atlanta Hawks to take a 2-1 series lead over Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks, and the Toronto Raptors have taken Game 3 from Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Saturday night of the NBA playoffs including two Game 4s between the Minnesota Timberwolves & Denver Nuggets + New York Knicks & Atlanta Hawks as well as two Game 3s between the Detroit Pistons & Orlando Magic + Oklahoma City Thunder & Phoenix Suns. He breaks down how Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert fare against Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, if Jalen Brunson can right the ship against CJ McCollum, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's matchup with Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks, and Cade Cunningham vs. Paolo Banchero's latest battle. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and the fantasy football landscape has been completely reshaped! The crew was live on the FantasyPros YouTube channel, breaking down every selection pick-by-pick. The episode features our analysis from the stream on every fantasy-relevant selection from Round 1. Listen to our thoughts on what these landing spots mean for your Redraft and Dynasty leagues. We’re diving deep into the massive RB shakeups in Arizona and Seattle, the Raiders' new franchise signal-caller, and which wide receivers landed in the best positions to produce on Day 1. Whether you're preparing for a 2026 rookie draft or looking for an edge in your home league, this episode is essential listening. Join us again on the FantasyPros YouTube channel on Friday night at 6:30 PM ET for our live coverage of Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.  Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00Fernando Mendoza (QB , Raiders) - 0:00:59Jeremiyah Love (RB, Cardinals) - 0:07:48Carnell Tate (WR, Titans) - 0:11:58Jordyn Tyson (WR, Saints) - 0:17:05Ty Simpson (QB, Rams) - 0:21:31Kenyon Sadiq (TE, Jets) - 0:26:06Makai Lemon (WR, Eagles) - 0:32:03KC Concepcion (WR, Browns) - 0:36:44Bogs' thoughts on Ty Simpson going to the Rams - 0:39:39Funny Makai Lemon Story - 0:42:17Omar Cooper Jr. (WR, Jets) - 0:42:58Jadarian Price (RB, Seahawks) - 0:47:19 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA) Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Colin was right and where he was wrong Thoughts on the Lakers going up 2-0 against the Rockets thanks to LeBron James Colin Cowherd goes all-in breaking down the first round of the NFL draft. Colin defends the Rams for their surprising selection of Alabama QB following Matthew Stafford’s MVP season Plus, NFL reporter Albert Breer joins the show to tell Colin how the Cowboys ended up with the steal of the draft getting Caleb Downs from Ohio StateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts LIVE to the NBA playoff Game 3s on Friday night, the San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets, and Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics. He reacts to the possible return of Victor Wembanyama, the latest LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant battle, and how Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown fare vs. Tyrese Maxey. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to Day 2 of the NFL Draft. Have the Jets won the first two days of the draft? Are the Eagles making moves that will make them a much better team? All that and more! Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week. First, he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the NFL Draft. They start with the Rams drafting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at pick #13 and why it was shocking for them to pick him so high after a limited sample size in college, but Colin argues if anyone can turn Simpson into a great quarterback…it’s Sean McVay (3:00). Colin heaps praise on the Cowboys for drafting Caleb Downs and highlights the massive upgrades Dallas has made to their defense rather than paying Micah Parsons (10:30). They agree that the Bucs got great value in taking Reuben Bain at #15 after experts projected him as a top 10 pick (13:45).  They discuss the Chiefs moving up to #6 to take cornerback Mansoor Delane and both agree they had no issues with the trade up to get a much cheaper replacement for Trent McDuffie (15:00). Colin argues that both New York teams did well with their combined 4 first round picks and doesn’t see any busts in the group (18:30).  Then, he’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” They discuss the controversy and backlash surrounding the NBA playoffs being paywalled behind streaming services and agree it’s no different than games being on cable TV (25:00) and what the league can do to address the epidemic of tanking (31:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first round of the NFL Draft is in the books—and it did NOT disappoint. Richard Sherman and Mitchell break down all the biggest moments from a wild night: from shocking picks to questionable decisions and teams that may have just changed their future.  🏈 Why the Los Angeles Rams picking Alabama QB Ty Simpson has everyone confused 🏈 New York Giants make major moves with TWO top-10 picks 🏈 Seattle Seahawks find their future at RB in Jadarian Price 🏈 Kansas City Chiefs trade up for a perfect defensive fit in Mansoor Delane 🏈 Dallas Cowboys quietly build a dangerous defense with their selection of Caleb Downs Plus, who actually WON Round 1… and which teams left fans scratching their heads? Tap in for full reactions, bold takes, and everything you missed from draft night.All lines are provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.