Check the Mic with Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson host this NFL podcast, offering in-depth analysis of every game and team-building decisions. Produced in partnership with The 33rd Team, the show features interviews with former players, coaches, and front-office personnel. New episodes arrive three times a week, and the hosts aim to give dedicated football fans a deeper understanding of the league.
Episodes
10 People Under the Most Pressure in 2026
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson break down the people in the NFL that are under the most pressure to perform in 2026.
00:00 Intro
3:00 Bryce Young and CJ Stroud
29:09 Baker Mayfield
41:25 Jared Verse
42:14 A.J. Brown
44:00 Jalen Hurts
49:51 Orlando Brown Jr.
55:09 Sponsor: Fanduel
1:00:22 Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow
1:01:05 Coaches Under Pressure
1:16:18 What GMs are under the most press
Which NFL QBs are actually Super Bowl caliber?
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson breakdown what QBs can ACTUALLY a Super Bowl.
00:00 Intro
2:10 Sam Breaking down his QB tiers
14:34 Can Carry you to a Super Bowl (Once?)
34:00 Brock Purdy Conversation
45:00 Jalen Hurts conversation
51:13 Can Win with Them
1:00:40 Sponsor: Fanduel
1:02:15 Need an All-Time Roster
1:20:21 Needs a Miracle
1:22:55 Brugler News Recap
1:47:30 Shouty Shows
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NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap: Fernando Mendoza, Drew Allar & Top Rookie Performances
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson recap the biggest games and storylines around the NFL from week 1 of the Preseason
00:00 Intro
4:45 Ty Simpson
23:25 Fernando Mendoza
31:47 Drew Allar
38:40 Cam Ward & Carnell Tate
43:30 Cam Skattebo
46:18 Sponsor: FanDuel
49:00 The Browns QB Conversation
1:12:20 Jeremiyah Love
1:28:07 WRs who balled out in Week 1
1:38:00 Offensive breakdown wrap up
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Ranking the BEST Offensive Lines in the NFL
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson rank the best offensive lines in the NFL ahead of the 2026 NFL Season.
00:00 Intro
3:29 Is Offensive Line play better in the NFL?
6:10 Broncos the best offensive line?
9:21 Brandon Thorn’s Offensive Line Rankings
32:17-46:00 Breaking down the worst offensive lines in the NFL
50:00 OL entanglement
52:30 OLs better at pass protection vs run blocking
53:30 Still valu
Early Look: Which NFL Rookies Impressed Most?
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson break down what rookies have impressed them the most so far ahead of the 2026 NFL Season.
00:00 Intro
3:50 Kyler Murray QB1
30:00 Ja’Kobi Lane impressing
37:00 Cyrus Allen a new weapon?
40:45 Caleb Downs balling out
48:15 Malachi Fields standouts
55:00 Josiah Trotter elevating the defense?
58:56 Kaleb Elarms-Orr making plays
1:00:00 Denzel Boston talk of camp & Spenc
Ranking the BEST Position Groups in the NFL
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson rank the BEST position groups in the NFL.
00:00 Intro
5:03 Offensive Line
24:20 Sponsor: FanDuel
26:00 Receivers
43:00 Sponsor: SeatGeek
45:08 Backfield
54:00 Front 7
1:09:30 Secondary
1:32:00 Coaches
1:44:28 Quarterbacks
2:03:15 News
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2026 NFL Training Camp Performances: Buying or Selling?
Training camp is in full swing, and the headlines are flying! Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson dive into the latest performances from across the league to separate the real progress from the summer hype. We’re breaking down the buzz around Luther Burden, Fernando Mendoza, and several other key players making waves. Are we buying the breakout narratives, or is it time to pump the brakes?
0:00 Intro
Inside The Myles Garrett Trade W/ Les Snead + Every Underrated Team in 2026 W/ Aaron Schatz
On this episode of Check The Mic, Steve and Sam are joined by two of the brightest minds in football: analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz and Los Angeles Rams General Manager Les Snead.
Please excuse some camera issues during Les Snead's segment of the interview. While the video wasn't perfect, the insights Les shared were too valuable to leave on the cutting room floor, and we knew you'd want
AFC + NFC South 2026 NFL Season Preview & Predictions
The 2026 NFL Season is almost here! Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson are going division by division for in-depth previews, and today they cover the AFC & NFC South. They discuss key offseason moves, analyze each team's strengths & weaknesses, and make their predictions based on FanDuel's over/under win totals.
00:00 Intro
1:57 Houston Texans
23:45 Indianapolis Colts
41:40 Jacksonville Jaguars
58:4
AFC + NFC West 2026 NFL Season Preview & Predictions
The 2026 NFL Season is almost here! Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson are going division by division for in-depth previews, and today they cover the AFC & NFC West. They discuss key offseason moves, analyze each team's strengths & weaknesses, and make their predictions based on FanDuel's over/under win totals.
00:00 Intro
1:40 Denver Broncos
25:21 Kansas City Chiefs
43:13 Las Vegas Raiders
1:04:49
AFC + NFC East 2026 NFL Season Preview & Predictions
The 2026 NFL Season is almost here! Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson are going division by division for in-depth previews, and today they cover the AFC & NFC East. They discuss key offseason moves, analyze each team's strengths & weaknesses, and make their predictions based on FanDuel's over/under win totals.
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AFC + NFC North 2026 NFL Season Preview & Predictions
The 2026 NFL Season is almost here! Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson are going division by division for in-depth previews, and today they cover the AFC & NFC North. They discuss key offseason moves, analyze each team's strengths & weaknesses, and make their predictions based on FanDuel's over/under win totals.
00:00 Intro
9:50 Baltimore Ravens
32:38 Cincinnati Bengals
52:29 Cleveland Browns
1:15:
Reviewing All 2023 First Round Picks & Their Outlook for 2026
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson go through EVERY First Round pick from the 2024 NFL Draft, discussing how the year 3 players will perform in the 2026 season.
00:00 Intro
00:26 Programming Note
3:06 Bryce Young
13:13 CJ Stroud
25:25 Will Anderson Jr.
32:19 Anthony Richardson
41:54 Devon Witherspoon
45:07 Sponsor: FanDuel
46:07 Paris Johnson Jr.
52:02 Tyree Wilson
54:29 Bijan Robinson
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Biggest Injury Risks for ALL 32 NFL Teams w/ Dr. Vic Troha
Sam Monson is joined by injury expert Vic Troha and break down the main injury concerns for EVERY NFL team.
00:00 Intro
3:55 Buffalo Bills
5:45 Miami Dolphins
9:20 New England Patriots
11:25 Baltimore Ravens
19:04 Cincinnati Bengals
24:12 Cleveland Browns
36:49 Pittsburgh Steelers
39:56 FanDuel ad read
41:08 Houston Texans
45:10 Indianapolis Colts
51:33 Jacksonville Jaguars
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Reviewing All 2024 First Round Picks & Their Outlook for 2026
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson go through EVERY First Round pick from the 2024 NFL Draft, discussing how the year 3 players will perform in the 2026 season.
00:00 Intro
3:13 Caleb Williams
16:05 Jayden Daniels
26:04 Drake Maye
35:44 Marvin Harrison Jr.
45:38 Joe Alt
49:42 Malik Nabers
53:14 JC Latham
57:23 Michael Penix Jr.
1:09:20 Sponsor: FanDuel
1:11:10 Rome Odunze
1:14:25 J.J. McCarthy
1:24:0
Reviewing ALL 2025 First Round Picks & Their Outlook for 2026
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson go pick by pick through the 2025 NFL Draft, reviewing each of the selections and projecting each player's year 2 outlook.
00:00 Intro
1:21 Cam Ward
8:20 Travis Hunter
18:30 Abdul Carter
22:58 Will Campbell
32:58 Mason Graham
40:09 Ashton Jeanty
47:42 Armand Membou
50:35 Tetairoa McMillan
56:06 Kelvin Banks Jr.
58:25 Colston Loveland
1:02:46 Mykel Williams
1:06:32
Nate Tice: The NFL Trends That Will Define 2026
Nate Tice joins Steve Palazzolo to map where the NFL is actually heading: lighter, smarter defenses that have decided to dare you to throw short, and the offenses trying to punch back over the top. They get into why post-snap disguise replaced Belichick man coverage, whether the "copycat league" label holds up, the real value of a blocking tight end, the tempo counter nobody's running yet, and the
The Best NFL Player at Every Position
Steve & Sam break down the BEST NFL player at every position.
00:00 Intro
5:05 QB
28:48 RB
38:00 WR
50:05 TE
54:39 Sponsor: FanDuel
55:20 OT
1:02:55 G
1:06:10 C
1:08:40 EDGE
1:16:00 DT
1:25:00 NT
1:28:00 LB
1:31:50 CB
1:37:20 Slot Corner
1:41:40 Safety
1:46:23 Special Teams
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Offseason Grades for All 32 NFL Teams
Steve & Sam talk through their offseason grades for all 32 NFL teams.
00:00 Sam is a U.S. Citizen
10:23 Philadelphia Eagles
16:30 Dallas Cowboys
22:04 Washington Commanders
26:00 New York Giants
31:20 Chicago Bears
36:00 Green Bay Packers
42:43 Minnesota Vikings
47:10 Detroit Lions
51:00 Carolina Panthers
53:44 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
57:40 Atlanta Falcons
1:04:23 New Orleans Saints
The Best NFL Players We Saw at PFF
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson discuss the best players they saw at PFF.
00:00 PFF History
18:00 Justin Smith
25:00 Aaron Donald
28:00 JJ Watt
31:00 Darrell Revis
37:30 Evan Mathis
41:25 Chip Kelly story
48:30 Chris myers
50:20 Sponsor: FanDuel
52:55 Jim Kleinsasser
1:01:00 Marcel Reece
1:03:30 Damon Harrison
1:09:40 Favorite Players to Grade
1:11:10 Richard Sherman
1:12:57 Chris Harris
1:13:44
NFL Minicamp News: What's Real?! + Brendan Sorsby Analysis
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson discuss the latest NFL minicamp news and predict what will happen with Brendan Sorsby applying to enter the supplemental NFL Draft.
00:00 - Start of Show
1:00 - Brendan Sorsby applying to supplemental draft
16:29 - How supplemental draft works
23:00 - Brendan Sorsby the draft prospect
40:22 - Teams that should consider Sorsby
53:32 - Every Goal Pays on FanDuel.
Most Essential Non-QB on Every NFL Team
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson talk through ALL 32 NFL teams, giving their picks for the most-essential non-QB on every team.
00:00 Intro
1:53 Baltimore Ravens
4:44 Cincinnati Bengals
8:20 Cleveland Browns
12:15 Pittsburgh Steelers
14:30 Chicago Bears
17:35 Detroit Lions
22:15 Green Bay Packers
24:35 Minnesota Vikings
28:15 Sponsor: FanDuel
29:56 Justin Jefferson O/U 1150.5 Receiving Y
Top 5 Best & Worst NFL Rosters
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson rank the top 5 best & worst NFL rosters heading into the 2026 NFL season.
00:00 Cincinnati Bengals
30:15 Seattle Seahawks
40:49 Philadelphia Eagles
45:52 Houston Texans
54:00 Denver Broncos
57:15 Sponsor: FanDuel
58:15 Worst NFL Rosters
1:03:10 New York Giants
1:06:00 Minnesota Vikings
1:13:15 New York Jets
1:16:33 Washington Commanders
1:22:00 NFL News
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2026 Breakout Players for ALL 32 NFL Teams
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson go through all 32 NFL teams, giving their breakout candidates for each team in the 2026 NFL season.
00:00 Intro
3:10 Atlanta Falcons
6:15 Carolina Panthers
9:16 New Orleans Saints
12:25 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16:40 Chicago Bears
20:10 Detroit Lions
26:40 Green Bay Packers
29:40 Minnesota Vikings
33:10 Dallas Cowboys
3550 New York Giants
38:30 Philadelphia Eagles
40:17 W
How the Myles Garrett & A.J. Brown Trades Impact the NFL
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson discuss how the Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown trades impact the NFL, plus the rest of the week's NFL news.
00:00 Myles Garrett vs. Jared Verse
54:00 Will Aaron Donald come out of retirement?
59:30 Sponsor: FanDuel
1:01:00 A.J. Brown Trade
1:31:10 Drake London contract extension
1:42:00 Nick Herbig & Darnell Washington extensions
1:47:30 Derick Hall extension
1:51:00 OB
Top NFL Players Under Age 25
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson run through their list of the top 10 NFL players under age 25, and the rest of the latest NFL news.
00:00 Intro
8:00 Cooper DeJean
14:10 Bijan Robinson
19:40 Christian Gonzalez
22:10 Will Anderson Jr.
25:20 Brock Bowers
28:55 Sponsor: FanDuel
36:00 Devon Achane
43:00 Caleb Williams
52:55 Joe Alt
56:45 Sponsor: Root Insurance
57:50 Drake Maye
1:05:20 Jaxon Smith-Njigb
Predicting Every NFC Team's 2026 Win Totals
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson predict the 2026 Regular Season win totals for every team in the NFC.
00:00 Intro
3:25 Arizona Cardinals
13:50 Atlanta Falcons
24:00 Carolina Panthers
32:55 Chicago Bears
45:45 Sponsor: FanDuel
46:41 Dallas Cowboys
55:20 Detroit Lions
1:02:18 Green Bay Packers
1:07:58 Los Angeles Rams
1:17:50 Sponsor: Root Insurance
1:18:40 Minnesota Vikings (Roadside Assistance)
1:27
Predicting Every AFC Team's 2026 Win Totals
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson predict every AFC team's win totals.
00:00 Intro
4:05 Baltimore Ravens
12:40 Buffalo Bills
21:45 Cincinnati Bengals
27:55 Cleveland Browns
36:34 Sponsor: FanDuel
37:34 Denver Broncos
43:55 Houston Texans
48:05 Indianapolis Colts
55:00 Jacksonville Jaguars
1:06:20 Kansas City Chiefs
1:15:07 Las Vegas Raiders
1:20:58 Los Angeles Chargers
1:25:40 Sponsor:
Best Rookie WR Landing Spots + Year 2 & 3 Projections w/ Matt Harmon
Matt Harmon (Reception Perception) joins Sam Monson as guest host of Check the Mic while Steve Palazzolo is out of town. They talk about Matt's projections for both rookie WRs and Year 2 & 3, including the best team fits for recently-drafted WRs.
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Guest Host Trevor Sikkema: Best & Worst 2026-7 NFL Schedules
Sam Monson is joined by Trevor Sikkema while Steve Palazzolo is out of town. They discuss the 2026-27 NFL schedule release, and talk through some of the best rookie team fits.
00:00 Best & Worst Schedules
37:20 Sponsor: FanDuel
38:30 Best & Worst Schedules
56:15 Sponsor: Root Insurance
57:20 Best Rookie Landing Spots
1:21:48 Aaron Rodgers
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Reasons for Concern for ALL 32 NFL Teams
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson share their reasons for concern about every single NFL team heading into the 2026 season.
00:00 Intro
2:44 Dallas Cowboys
7:25 New York Giants
11:19 Philadelphia Eagles
15:45 Washington Commanders
19:50 Buffalo Bills
23:35 Miami Dolphins
28:20 New England Patriots
35:05 New York Jets
39:10 Sponsor: FanDuel
40:20 Atlanta Falcons
43:50 Carolina Panthers
How EVERY NFL Team Could Win Super Bowl LXI
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson discuss their reasons for optimism for ALL 32 NFL teams.
00:00 Baltimore Ravens
6:48 Cincinnati Bengals
10:20 Cleveland Browns
16:43 Pittsburgh Steelers
23:00 Chicago Bears
27:30 Detroit Lions
30:56 Green Bay Packers
35:20 Minnesota Vikings
41:11 Sponsor: FanDuel
45:12 Los Angeles Chargers
51:52 Denver Broncos
57:00 Kansas City Chiefs
1:00:00 Las Vegas Raiders
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Top 10 NFL Offseasons
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson run through their list of the top 10 NFL offseasons so far in 2026.
00:00 Intro
4:50 New York Jets
19:30 Sponsor: FanDuel
20:30 New York Giants
31:50 Philadelphia Eagles
43:55 Carolina Panthers
51:41 Las Vegas Raiders
1:01:30 Sponsor: Root Insurance
1:02:30 Los Angeles Rams
1:13:15 Houston Texans
1:16:58 Washington Commanders
1:24:30 Cincinnati Bengals
1:32:00 Other O
Top Prospects of the 2027 NFL Draft + Worst Takes of the 2026 NFL Draft
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson talk through the top prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft, and react to the loudest shouty show takes from the 2026 NFL Draft.
00:00 Top Prospects of the 2027 NFL Draft
6:44 QBs
25:40 Brendan Sorsby
32:04 WRs
40:08 CBs
45:06 Tackles
49:27 EDGE
54:14 Sponsor: FanDuel
55:20 FanDuel: 2027 NFL Draft #1 Overall Pick
57:20 Us vs. Shouty Shows
1:26:30 Sponsor: Root Insurance
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The BEST & WORST 2026 NFL Drafts w/ Trevor Sikkema & Lance Zierlein
NFL Stock Exchange's Trevor Sikkema & NFL Media Draft Analyst Lance Zierlein join Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson for an in-depth discussion about their favorite & least favorite 2026 NFL Drafts.
00:00 Intro
1:03 Trevor Sikkema
29:38 Lance Zierlein
1:05:53 Evaluating Day 2 Draft Reaches, Historically
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NFL Draft: Grading EVERY AFC & NFC South Team's Picks
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson grade EVERY AFC & NFC South team's 2026 NFL Draft. Vote in the chat!
00:00 Intro
1:16 Houston Texans
16:15 Indianapolis Colts
26:06 Jacksonville Jaguars
52:10 Tennessee Titans
1:08:37 Sponsor: FanDuel
1:09:46 Sponsor: Root Insurance
1:10:46 Atlanta Falcons
1:22:07 Carolina Panthers
1:32:22 New Orleans Saints
1:43:05 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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NFL Draft: Grading EVERY AFC & NFC West Team's Picks
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson grade EVERY AFC & NFC West team's 2026 NFL Draft.
00:00 Intro
1:31 Denver Broncos
14:27 Kansas City Chiefs
35:30 Las Vegas Raiders
54:20 Los Angeles Chargers
1:06:36 Sponsor: FanDuel
1:07:44 Sponsor: Root Insurance
1:08:44 Arizona Cardinals
1:21:50 Los Angeles Rams
1:46:20 San Francisco 49ers
2:03:15 Seattle Seahawks
2:13:00 Consensus Board Debate
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NFL Draft: Grading EVERY AFC & NFC East Team's Picks
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson grade EVERY AFC & NFC East team's 2026 NFL Draft. Vote in the chat!
00:00 Intro
2:53 Buffalo Bills
17:58 Miami Dolphins
32:50 New England Patriots
48:01 New York Jets
1:05:22 Sponsor: FanDuel
1:06:28 Sponsor: Root Insurance
1:07:30 Dallas Cowboys
1:20:31 New York Giants
1:36:01 Philadelphia Eagles
1:54:03 Washington Commanders
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NFL Draft Grades for EVERY AFC & NFC North Team
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson react to EVERY AFC & NFC North Team's Picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
00:00 Intro
2:20 Baltimore Ravens
15:30 Cincinnati Bengals
32:50 Cleveland Browns
47:04 Pittsburgh Steelers
1:02:50 Sponsor: FanDuel
1:03:59 Sponsor: Root Insurance
1:04:50 Chicago Bears
1:18:00 Detroit Lions
1:30:12 Green Bay Packers
1:44:55 Minnesota Vikings
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2026 NFL Draft Day 2 Winners & Losers
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson react to Rounds 2 & 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, breaking down this year's Winners & Losers so far.
00:00 Why the Consensus Board Matters
4:24 Draft Winners - Browns
9:40 Draft Winners - Eagles
13:30 Draft Winners - Giants
14:53 Draft Winners - Jets
17:30 Draft Winners - Titans
20:00 Sponsor: FanDuel
21:10 Sponsor: Root Insurance
22:10 Draft Winners - Chiefs
24:30 Draft
Reacting to EVERY Round 1 Pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson recap EVERY pick in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft!
00:00 Intro
1:35 #1 - Raiders select QB Fernando Mendoza
5:10 #2 - Jets select EDGE David Bailey
8:14 #16 - Jets select TE Kenyon Sadiq
11:39 #30 - Jets select WR Omar Cooper Jr.
13:29 #3 - Cardinals select RB Jeremiyah Love
21:25 #4 - Titans select WR Carnell Tate
27:08 #31 - Titans select EDGE Keldric Faulk
29:50
Happy Draft Day! 2-Round Mock Draft for Every Team Without a 1st Round Pick
Happy 2026 NFL Draft Day! Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson get ready for their LIVE NFL Draft watch-along coverage (starting at 7:30pm ET) by running through 2nd round mock drafts for EVERY team without a first-round pick.
Make sure to tune in on Youtube tonight starting at 7:30pm ET for Steve & Sam's live draft coverage!
00:00 Intro
2:30 Cincinnati Bengals
6:00 Indianapolis Colts
7:30 Atlanta Fal
Our FINAL 2026 NFL Draft Preview Show w/ Ari Meirov
Ari Meirov joins Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson to talk about the biggest storylines headed into the 2026 NFL Draft.
00:00 Intro
1:19 Ari Meirov Joins
28:05 Sponsor: FanDuel
29:05 FanDuel: Top 5 Pick
32:00 Adam Schefter’s NFL Draft Intel
1:05:02 Brandon Aubrey Extension
1:06:04 QB Will Grier Signs With Carolina
1:07:34 Mike Tomlin Joins NBC Sunday Night Pregame Show
1:09:40 Peter Schraeger’s Mock
YOUR Mock Draft!
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson invite the livestream chat to vote on who each team should pick in the last installment of Mock Draft Monday ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft! Tune in and vote live, or leave a comment telling us who you think we should have picked!
00:00 Intro
2:40 Pick #1 - Raiders
4:15 Pick #2 - Jets
8:00 Pick #3 - Chiefs
25:38 Pick #4 - Titans
29:48 Pick #5 - Giants
37:10 Pick #6 -
2026 NFL Draft Philosophy w/ Bootleg Football
Bootleg Football (Brett Kollmann & E.J. Snyder) join Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson to break down their 2026 NFL Draft philosophies. They touch on whether teams should focus on position value or draft the best players, where Jeremiah Love and Caleb Downs should fall, how Fano could fit with the Chiefs, the overarching QB class, and much more!
00:00 Intro
02:06 2026 Draft Strategy
05:19 Position
Risers & Fallers of the 2026 NFL Draft + Steve & Sam's Draft Hits & Misses
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson run through the 2026 NFL Draft prospects whose stock has risen & fallen leading up to Round 1. Plus, they run through they're historic NFL Draft hits & misses.
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00:00 Intro
1:14 Risers & Fallers
2:10 Fernando Mendoza
14:20 Ty Simpson
18:40 Omar Cooper Jr.
20:30 Monroe Freeling
22:10 KC Concepcion
30:50 Peter Woo
Top Sleepers of the 2026 NFL Draft w/ Mike Renner
Mike Renner joins Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson in-studio in Cincinnati to discuss their top sleeper candidates in the 2026 NFL Draft.
00:00 Intro
4:01 Eli Heidenreich
8:39 Kadyn Proctor
18:27 Cyrus Allen
21:05 Nate Boerkircher
25:30 Jackson Kuwatch
36:03 Jayden Loving
40:24 Sponsor: FanDuel
41:24 Sponsor: Root Insurance
42:24 Zxavien Harris
46:30 Ephesians Prysock
48:30 Max Llewellyn
50:16 Kaleb
Steve Palazzolo's Mock Draft!
Steve Palazzolo runs through Round 1 of his 2026 NFL Mock Draft, with Sam Monson adding his insights and commentary.
00:00 Intro
2:50 Pick #1 - Raiders
7:20 Pick #2 - Jets
17:04 Pick #3 - Cardinals
24:00 TRADE
26:17 Pick #3 - Saints
27:30 Pick #4 - Titans
39:40 Pick #5 - Giants
48:15 Pick #6 - Browns
50:30 Pick #7 - Commanders
54:45 Pick #8 - Cardinals
59:58 Pick #9 - Chiefs
1:07:48 Pick #10
Ranking the BEST Edge Rusher Draft Prospects w/ Jon Ledyard
Jon Ledyard (The Read Optional Pod & More) joins Steve Palazzolo to discuss his 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Edge Rusher Rankings.
00:00 Intro
6:40 #1 - Malachi Lawrence
14:30 #2 - Ruben Bain
21:20 Arvell Reese
29:40 #3 - Akheem Mesidor
37:00 #4 - David Bailey
46:00 Sponsor: Fanduel
47:00 #5 - Cashius Howell
55:08 #6 - Keyron Crawford
59:53 #7 - Mason Thomas
1:03:55 #8 - Jaishawn Barham
1:07:44
Debating the Biggest NFL Draft Questions
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo debate the biggest questions teams face surrounding the NFL Draft: Should you take a RB in Round 1? How high can you take a nose tackle? Can a QB improve accuracy in the NFL? And more.
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00:00 QB Production
35:00 RB Positional Value
1:00:08 Pass-Rush Upside vs. Pass-Rush Production
1:17:30 Nose tackle
1:24:02 Doe
Sam Monson's Mock Draft!
Sam Monson runs through Round 1 of his 2026 NFL Draft, with Steve Palazzolo adding his insights and analysis.
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00:00 Intro
4:00 Pick #1 - LV
6:20 Pick #2 - NYJ
18:20 Pick #3 - ARI
26:00 Pick #4 - TEN
35:03 Pick #5 - NYG
43:20 Pick #6 - CLE
46:15 Pick #7 - WAS
52:05 Pick #8 - NO
55:30 Pick #9 - KC
59:20 Pick #10 - CIN
1:01:10 Sponsor: FanDuel
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Offensive Line Draft Prospect Rankings w/ Brandon Thorn
Brandon Thorn (Bleacher Report, OL Masterminds, Establish The Run) joins Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson to discuss his 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Offensive Line Rankings. Subscribe to Brandon's newsletter at trenchwarfare.substack.com.
00:00 Intro
2:00 Penei Sewell moving to LT
7:49 2026 NFL Draft Class Overview
8:50 Spencer Fano
18:25 Sponsor: FanDuel
19:34 Kadyn Proctor
31:45 Francis Mauigo
The REAL Story Behind the Death of PFF (w/ Mike Renner)
Former PFF colleague Mike Renner joins Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson in studio to discuss Teamworks' acquisition of Pro Football Focus, and the subsequent media layoffs at their former company. They share stories from PFF history and tell the TRUTH behind the company's ultimate demise.
Plus, a 3-Round Mock Draft for the Cleveland Browns, Mike Renner's Hottest Draft Takes and 2026 NFL Draft Bets!
Steve & Sam's 2-Round Mock Draft!
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson trade off picks in a 2-round Mock Draft!
00:00 Intro
4:14 Round 1
36:08 Sponsor: FanDuel
37:08 Pick #34 - New York Jets
38:44 Pick #34 - Arizona Cardinals
42:03 Pick #35 - Tennessee Titans
43:02 Pick #36 - Las Vegas Raiders
46:30 Pick #37 - New York Giants
48:14 Pick #38 - Houston Texans
51:35 Pick #39 - Cleveland Browns
52:08 Pick #40 - Kansas City Chiefs
54:21 Pick
2026 NFL Draft RB Rankings + Fantasy Breakdown with JJ Zachariason
JJ Zachariason (Late Round Fantasy Football) joins Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson to break down the top running back prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft and provide an overview of the fantasy football landscape heading into the 2026 NFL season.
00:00 JJ Zachariason
2:24 His model & fantasy overview
13:20 Misuse of data
18:18 Jeremiyah Love
31:50 Emmett Johnson
34:45 Jadarian Price
39:20 Mike Washingto
2026 NFL Draft QB Rankings w/ Greg Cosell + 3-Round Jets Mock Draft!
Greg Cosell joins Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson for a discussion around his 2026 NFL Draft QB Rankings. Steve & Sam also run through the latest news including the Seahawks contract extension for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Pro Day measurements and 40 times, and more. Plus, a 3-round mock for the New York Jets!
00:00 Greg Cosell joins
13:21 Fernando Mendoza
24:50 Ty Simpson
38:50 Garrett Nussmeier
43:50 Ca
Mock Draft Monday: Mel Kiper vs. Daniel Jeremiah
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson talk through both Mel Kiper and Daniel Jeremiah's latest mock drafts, adding their own insights and analysis.
00:00 Intro
3:55 Picks #1-5
25:35 Sponsor: ExpressVPN
27:00 Picks #6-10
41:00 JSN contract extension
46:42 Picks #11-15
1:03:38 Sponsor: FanDuel
1:04:45 Picks #16-20
1:25:50 Picks #21-25
1:36:25 Sponsor: Root Insurance
1:37:20 Picks #26-32
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The BIGGEST Draft Needs for ALL 32 NFL Teams
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson talk through the BIGGEST needs in the 2026 NFL Draft for EVERY NFL Team.
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How does Jaylen Waddle TRADE impact the 2026 NFL Draft? + 3-Round Dolphins Mock Draft
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson react to the Miami Dolphins trading Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, discussing how the move impacts multiple teams in the 2026 NFL Draft. Including a 3-round Dolphins mock draft. They also run through the rest of the NFL news in the Wednesday Update, and catch up with some Shouty Shows.
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Mock Draft: Post-Free Agency Edition w/ Marcus Whitman (That Franchise Guy)
Marcus Whitman (That Franchise Guy) joins Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo for a post NFL Free Agency Mock Draft on Mock Draft Monday!
00:00 Picks #1-10
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1:01:38 Picks #11-20
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1:39:09 Picks #21-32
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NFL Free Agency Reaction (Every NFC Team)
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo go team by team through the NFC, reacting to all the news from the first week of NFL Free Agency.
00:00 Intro
2:36 Dallas Cowboys
16:50 New York Giants
23:59 Philadelphia Eagles
27:37 Washington Commanders
37:20 Chicago Bears
45:10 Detroit Lions
51:50 Green Bay Packers
57:20 Minnesota Vikings
1:10:30 Sponsor: FanDuel
1:11:34 FanDuel: NFL Draft #2 Pick?
1:15:40 At
Trey Hendrickson Signs with the Ravens | NFL Free Agency Reaction (EVERY AFC Team)
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo go team by team through the AFC, reacting to all the news from the first week of NFL Free Agency. Including the nixed trade between the Raiders & Ravens for Maxx Crosby, and the impact that has on the rest of free agency.
00:00 Trey Hendrickson
30:58 Ravens
35:37 Bengals
37:45 Browns
43:41 Steelers
47:20 Sponsor: FanDuel
51:20 Chiefs
56:50 Raiders
1:05:28 Chargers
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Mock Draft: Reacting to Maxx Crosby Trade (Raiders & Ravens 3-Round Mock)
Following the news that the Las Vegas Raiders TRADED Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for first-round picks in 2026 & 2027, Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson run through updated 3-round mock drafts for each of the teams.
Plus, they react to the rest of the news breaking around the NFL.
00:00 Intro
3:44 NFL News & Signings
29:19 Sponsor: FanDuel
30:15 Sponsor: Root Insurance
31:05 Minkah Fi
Fixing Every AFC/NFC South Team (Draft, Free Agency, Trades)
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson fix every AFC/NFC South NFL team in "Five Minutes"
00:00 Houston Texans
16:54 Indianapolis Colts
32:37 Jacksonville Jaguars
48:10 Tennessee Titans
1:04:42 Sponsor: FanDuel
1:06:32 Atlanta Falcons
1:20:12 Carolina Panthers
1:33:55 New Orleans Saints
1:47:20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2:00:30 Reacting to DJ Moore trade
2:13:00 Reacting to Geno Smith release
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Fixing Every AFC & NFC North Team (Draft Picks, Free Agency, Trades)
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo fix every team in the AFC & NFC North in "Five Minutes."
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Fixing EVERY AFC & NFC West Team in "Five Minutes"
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo talk through every AFC & NFC West team, fixing each of them in "five minutes" with a comprehensive offseason plan.
00:00 Intro
2:30 Denver Broncos
18:20 Kansas City Chiefs
38:30 Las Vegas Raiders
58:47 Los Angeles Chargers
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1:17:12 Arizona Cardinals
1:35:46 Los Angeles Rams
1:52:28 San Francisco 49ers
2:07:05
Fixing Every AFC & NFC East Team in "Five Minutes"
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo delve deep into the offseason decisions and strategy facing EVERY NFL team in the AFC & NFC East. They cover each team in "five minutes."
00:00 Intro
1:49 Buffalo Bills
19:05 Miami Dolphins
33:30 New England Patriots
48:33 New York Jets
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1:02:50 Sponsor: Root Insurance
1:03:50 Dallas Cowboys
1:19:12 New York Giants
1:35:20 Philadelphia Eag
Steve & Sam's Post-NFL Combine Mock Draft
After their trip to Indianapolis for the 2026 NFL Combine, Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo run through an updated edition of their 2026 NFL Mock Draft.
00:00 Picks #1-10
1:08:01 Sponsor: FanDuel
1:09:00 Picks #11-20
1:58:05 Sponsor: Root Insurance
1:59:05 Picks #21-32
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2026 NFL Combine Reaction
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson provide their recap and reaction of the 2026 NFL Combine.
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Mike Renner's Top 5 Defensive NFL Draft Prospects by Position
Mike Renner joins Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson in studio in Cincinnati to discuss his top 5 defensive NFL Draft Prospects by position.
00:00 Edge Rushers
26:10 DT
34:18 Sponsor: FanDuel
35:18 LB
46:18 Sponsor: Root Insurance
47:05 CB
58:05 Safety
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Mike Renner's Top 5 Offensive NFL Draft Prospects by Position
CBS Sports NFL Draft Analyst Mike Renner joins Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson in studio in Cincinnati to discuss his top 5 offensive NFL draft prospects by position.
00:00 QBs
15:50 RBs
23:25 WRs
41:50 Sponsor: FanDuel
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44:02 TEs
49:45 OTs
55:10 IOL
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Mock Draft Reaction: Daniel Jeremiah's 2026 NFL Mock 2.0
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo react to the latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft from NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah, going pick by pick to add their own predictions and analysis.
Check out Daniel Jeremiah's 2026 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 at NFL.com: https://www.nfl.com/news/daniel-jeremiah-2026-nfl-mock-draft-2-0
00:00 Intro
04:21 Rounds #1-5
30:29 Rounds #6-10
41:50 Sponsor: FanDuel
47:47 Rounds #11-15
50:11 R
NFL Free Agency 2026: Top Players at EVERY Position
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo discuss the top players and storylines as we approach the free agency period in the NFL ahead of the 2026 season. The guys go position-by-position and examine the top free agents at EVERY position. Who are the under the radar players to sign? Who would they stay away from?
00:00 Intro
5:42 QBs
28:08 RBs
40:33 Sponsor: FanDuel
41:33 WRs
1:01:31 TEs
1:14:00 OL
1:37:4
Top NFL Roster Cut Candidates + Mike Evans returning & Tyreek Hill released
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo react to the Dolphins' latest roster moves, which involved cutting Tyreek Hill. They also talk through the rest of the player names listed on Over the Cap's list of Top 100 Possible Cut Candidates: https://overthecap.com/2026-top-100-possible-cut-candidates
00:00 Intro
1:58 Mahomes’ contract restructure
5:41 Mike Evans
12:54 Lavonte David
14:03 Franchise Tag Window
Mock Draft Monday: Reacting to Field Yates' 2026 NFL Mock Draft
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo react to the latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft from ESPN's Field Yates, going pick by pick to add their own predictions and analysis.
Check out Field Yates' 2026 NFL Mock Draft at ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2026/story/_/id/47840791/2026-nfl-mock-draft-field-yates-first-round-predictions-32-picks
00:00 Intro
5:30 Rounds #1-5
40:57 Sponsor: FanDuel
42:00 Rounds #
Top 10 NFL Offseason Storylines
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo talk through the top 10 storylines that will be worth monitoring this NFL offseason. Where will Malik Willis land? Should George Pickens get a franchise tag? How can the Chiefs rebuild? With a weak free agency, will we see more big trades? Steve & Sam discuss.
00:00 Intro
6:00 Malik Willis & the QB Carousel
32:20 Sponsor: FanDuel
35:30 How do previously elite teams
Sam Responds to Herbert MVP Shouty Shows + NFL Coaching Hires
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo react to the Shouty Shows that turned Sam's Herbert MVP vote into rage-fueled content. They also talk through the slew of NFL coaching hires, and provide Roadside Assistance to the Super Bowl LX New England Patriots.
00:00 Intro
4:10 Us vs. Shouty Shows
22:40 Sam reacts to Shouty Herbert MVP Takes
56:30 Rest of Shouty Shows
1:13:30 Sponsor: FanDuel
1:14:30 2026-7 N
Post-Super Bowl LX Mock Draft!
Now that the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson run through their first mock draft with the set 2026 NFL Draft order.
00:00 Picks #1-10
56:14 Sponsor: FanDuel
58:28 Picks #11-20
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1:36:34 Picks #21-32
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Seahawks vs. Patriots Super Bowl LX Instant Reaction
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson recap the Super Bowl LX matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
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Super Bowl LX Preview & Picks: Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson preview the Super Bowl LX matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, adding their picks against the spread per FanDuel.
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