Ep.070 | HYPE or REALITY: The Truth Behind NFL Draft Decisions & NBA Playoff Moments

The 2025 NFL Draft delivered drama—just not the kind many expected. In this episode, we break down Shedeur Sanders slipping out of the first round and whether expectations were sky-high from the jump. Are the anonymous criticisms getting out of hand and are you siding with Skip Bayless on this hot take?

We also dive into the Browns passing on Travis Hunter, Cam Ward’s rise from 0-star recruit, and the Bears’ surprising move to draft Loveland over Tyler Warren. Plus, major respect to Ashton Jeanty and a loaded draft class in the trenches. But let’s talk about those Bucs and Egbuka on offense… scary hours in Tampa? 

💬 Drop your thoughts below! Who was the biggest winner of the NFL Draft? And are OKC  and the Cavs for real?

0:00 - NFL Draft: Shedeur Sanders Expectations vs Reality
2:45 - Anonymous Source Leaks Diminishing Players
5:00 - Good, Bad, Or Necessary NFL Draft Moves?
16:00 - Cam Ward: Quietest #1 Pick of all-time?
19:28 - Las Vegas Raiders ADAPTIVE Selection
23:00 - Chicago Bears Interesting Strategy in NFL Draft 1st Round
25:15 - Is The NFL Draft Spectacle Cool or...?
33:15 - Vrabel's Patriots Snag a DAWG in Will Campbell
36:20 - OKC Thunder Comeback for the Ages
37:35 - Cleveland Cavs Quiet DOMINANCE & Mobley DPOY
39:00 - Something is going on in Denver

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