Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman rank the rookie QBs after their first preseason action. Then they check out the rest of the newbies in a rookie roundup and check in on 2nd year QBs looking to prove themselves. Intro (0:00) Caleb Williams (2:30) J.J. McCarthy (10:08) Bo Nix (15:20) Michael Penix Jr. (18:58) Jayden Daniels (22:00) Drake Maye (24:40) Comparing to the 2023 Rookie QBs (27:38) 2nd Year QBs - Levis vs Richardson (28:37) Injuries (36:10) Rookie Roundup (42:38) $1 Bet Recap (1:02:01) To le...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 12 min
On the eve of preseason Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman ask 10 burning questions they want to see young players answer before the real NFL games get going. Intro (0:00) Which young QB 2s will prove to be legitimate backups? (2:08) Can 1st round rookie OLs switching to OT handle it as Day 1 starters? (12:52) Who emerges as WR1 in the '24 class? (23:40) Which rookie UDFAs could make the team/make an impact? (29:00) Who has the most productive Year 1? (34:47) Can Caleb Williams “be 75% of CJ Stroud i...
Aug 07, 2024•56 min
Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Mike Renner continue their Summer Scouting series looking at the top 5 LBs and DBs in 2025 NFL Draft. Intro: (0:00) The LB List (3:25) No.1 Harold Perkins Jr. (5:34) No.2 Abdul Carter (13:52) No.T3 Barrett Carter (20:44) No.T3 Danny Stutsman (29:00) No.5 Smael Mondon Jr. (33:52) Honorable Mentions (37:00) The DB List (39:20) No.1 Will Johnson (40:21) No.2 Travis Hunter (46:09) No.3 Benjamin Morrison (54:27) No.T4 Denzel Burke (1:01:12) No. T4 Malaki Starks (1:06:32...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Mike Renner continue their Summer Scouting series looking at the top 5 EDGE and DL in 2025 NFL Draft. Intro: (0:00) The EDGE List (6:05) No.1 James Pearce Jr. (7:55) No.2 Mykel Williams (21:38) No.3 J.T. Tuimoloau (29:18) No.4 Nic Scourton (34:51) No.5 Jack Sawyer (39:47) Honorable Mentions (43:22) The DL List (46:27) No.1 Mason Graham (47:38) No.2 Deone Walker (51:10) No.3 Tyleik Williams (55:50) No.4 Dontay Corleone (57:58) No. T5 Kenneth Grant (1:01:21) No. T5 H...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Mike Renner continue their Summer Scouting series looking at the top 5 TEs and OL in 2025 NFL Draft. Intro: (0:00) The TE List (2:55) No.1 Colston Loveland (4:47) No.2 Oscar Delp (9:36) No.3 Mitchell Evans (16:29) No.T4 Luke Lachey (22:51) No.T4 Jake Briningstool (26:30) Honorable Mentions (30:24) The OL List (34:47) No.1 Kelvin Banks Jr. (35:55) No.2 Will Campbell (41:20) No.3 Jonah Savaiinaea (47:52) No.4 Emery Jones Jr. (54:41) No. 5 Tyler Booker (1:00:20) Honor...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Mike Renner continue their Summer Scouting series looking at the top 5 WRs and RBs in 2025 NFL Draft. Intro: (0:00) The WR List (5:35) No.1 Luther Burden (6:05) No.2 Tetairoa McMillan (12:40) No.3 Emeka Egbuka (17:12) No.T4 Evan Stewart (23:44) No.T4 Isaiah Bond (28:21) The RB List (36:24) No.1 Quinshon Judkins (38:00) No.2 Ollie Gordon (43:27) No.T3 Ashton Jeanty (49:37) No.T3 TreVeyon Henderson (54:50) No. 5 Omari Hampton (59:00) To learn more about listener data...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman kick off the Summer Scouting series looking at the top 10 QBs in 2025 NFL Draft. Intro: (0:00) Making the List (3:00) No.1 Carson Beck (5:30) No.2 Shedeur Sanders (13:47) No.3 Quinn Ewers (23:45) No.4 Conner Weigman (31:26) No.5 Riley Leonard (39:08) No.6 Jalen Milroe (45:56) No.7 Cam Ward (56:22) No.8 Drew Allar (59:55) No.9 Jaxson Dart (1:06:05) No. 10 Garrett Nussmeier & Noah Fifita (1:08:50) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman react to CBSSports.com's list of the Top 25 Players, 25 and Under for 2024. Where do the Lions rookie phenom duo rank? Did Justin Jefferson's injury see him slide from No.1? Find out. Intro: (0:00) Pickleball Gym Bro (1:42) Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story (3:19) Justin Jefferson No.1 Again (7:26) Aging Out (10:12) Ranked Too Low (15:00) Ranked Too High (21:59) Ranked Just Right (24:51) Snubbed Off the List (32:35) Rookie Lock to Make the List Next Year (37:10...
Jun 26, 2024•45 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman sift through the reports coming out of minicamp to find out how all the rookie QBs are REALLY doing. Plus injury updates, position changes, holdouts and much more. Intro (0:00) Caleb Williams Camp Report (7:00) Rome Odunze's Fantasy Flex (13:46) Last Years Minicamp QB Evals (23:30) Patriots Worried About Maye Picks? (22:17) J.J. McCarthy sits behind Sam Darnold (24:49) Jayden Daniels and Luke McCaffrey in EARLY (27:45) Bo Nix Pushes Downfield (30:50) Rams Attempted ...
Jun 19, 2024•59 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are joined by Chris Spielman former linebacker, broadcaster, current Special Assistant to President/CEO and Chairperson of the Detroit Lions... and Rick's little brother. They'll discuss the Lions' resurgence, the fine art of scouting...and wild "mental toughness" exercises. Intro (0:00) Offseason Schedule (4:42) How Chris Got the Job (14:00) Is Dan Campbell REALLY Like That? (20:12) Chris' Hand Written Contract (25:03) Do Fans Recognize You? (26:20) Best Part of th...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman predict which QBs are ready to take "the Leap" and switch things up with a 2021 draft do-over. Intro (0:00) Justin Jefferson's MASSIVE contract extension (2:10) Who took "the QB Leap" in 2023 (14:40) Who will take "the QB Leap" in 2024 (24:48) Ready for the next step (33:20) Did we get the "Leapers" right last year? (39:17) Best draft classes from 2021 (41:40) Worst draft classes from 2021 (46:40) 2021 draft do-over (50:57) To learn more about listener data and our ...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman break down which team's draft classes have franchise altering potential. Intro (0:00) 2023 Impact Class Look Back (4:34) Commanders' Class (22:30) Lions' Class (29:50) Cardinals' Class (33:27) Packers' Class (38:40) Colts' Class (43:17) Steelers' Class (46:22) NFLPA Proposed Offseason Overhaul (48:30) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoi...
May 29, 2024•59 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman break down which NFL rookies will make the biggest impact. (1:34) - Preamble (2:47) - Biggest Impact rookie QB (09:05) - NBA vs. NFL guys (11:03) - Caleb Williams (12:06) -Most productive non-QB rookie - WR (18:11) - Most productive non-QB rookie -RB (24:52) - Most productive non-QB rookie - TE (30:00) - Most productive non-QB rookie - OL (34:24) - Day 3 offensive player who will have an impact as a rookie (Puka Nacua award) (37:11) - Offensive Rookie (39:14) - Most...
May 22, 2024•54 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman dish out draft grades for the AFC East and NFC East. Intro (0:00) Bills (3:01) Dolphins (11:45) Patriots (18:46) Jets (27:04) Cowboys (33:15) Giants (40:27) Eagles (44:17) Commanders (48:20) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 15, 2024•58 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman dish out draft grades for the AFC North and NFC North. Intro (0:00) Ravens (3:50) Browns (13:25) Bengals (19:55) Steelers (28:22) Bears (33:12) Lions (40:50) Packers (48:15) Vikings (53:50) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman dish out draft grades for the AFC South and NFC South. (2:15) Titans (12:15) Jaguars (19:15) Colts (24:00) Texans (28:20) Falcons (34:00) Saints (37:30) Bucs (41:45) Panthers Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your sma...
May 10, 2024•53 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman dish out draft grades for the AFC West and NFC West. (4:20) Broncos (12:15) Raiders (18:00) Chargers (23:30) Chiefs (28:10) Break (28:30) Cardinals (33:30) Rams (37:45) 49ers (44:30) Seahawks Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First...
May 08, 2024•56 min
You can find Cover3 on Apple, Spotify and wherever else podcasts are found. The Cover 3 crew talks NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders, Carson Beck, Ohio State and more. First, after getting started with the latest Bo Nix beard update and Mike Norvell's golf tournament win with Urban Meyer (6:24) the NFL Draft conversation gets going with Ryan Wilson's first official mock draft of the 2025 cycle (12:30). Then after hitting the top 10 in general it's a more specific look at Shedeur Sanders, Carson Beck an...
May 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are joined by Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli from the Cover 3 podcast to make 32 selections in our way-too-early 2025 NFL Mock Draft. Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman break down their favorite and least favorite draft classes from the weekend. (1:30) Commanders (5:30) Steelers (10:30) Eagles (15:30) Chiefs (19:45) Bucs (24:30) Saints (29:00) Falcons (32:00) Patriots (35:30) Titans (37:30) Vikings (39:30) Raiders To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 30, 2024•48 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman recap Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft and share their favorite pick for every team through 7 rounds. (5:00) Day 3 Takeaways (29:30) NFC North best picks (34:45) NFC East best picks (39:00) NFC West best picks (45:00) NFC South best picks (53:30) AFC East best picks (58:00) AFC West best picks (1:02:00) AFC South best picks (1:06:00) AFC North best picks Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' i...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman break down Day 2 of the NFL Draft. (1:45) Commanders (4:00) Eagles (6:50) Bills (10:10) Steelers (15:00) Michigan (16:30) D-Line/O-Line (23:00) Spencer Rattler (26:30) RBs (29:15) TEs (33:00) Falcons (35:00) Patriots (37:15) Titans (38:30) Lions (40:15) Best Players Available Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotif...
Apr 27, 2024•48 min
Draft Day is finally here! Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman react to everything that happened on Thursday night in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft. (1:30) QB Grades (16:00) Falcons (19:00) Vikings (20:00) Bears (23:30) Giants (25:00) Defense (30:00) Ricky Pearsall (31:30) Chiefs/Bills trade (33:30) Offensive line (37:00) Day 2 lookahead Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well a...
Apr 26, 2024•49 min
Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Emory Hunt issue the final With the First Pick Mock Draft of 2024. This is a 'What We Would Do' Mock Draft. Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Wit...
Apr 25, 2024•49 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman dish on their favorite players in the 2024 NFL Draft. Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the late...
Apr 23, 2024•47 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman add partners for this version of a 2024 NFL Mock Draft with Eric Galko teaming up with Wilson and Josh Edwards teaming up with Spielman to make all 32 picks in the 1st round. Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your sma...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast." Follow the With the First Pick team ...
Apr 21, 2024•12 min
Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast." Follow the With the First Pick team ...
Apr 21, 2024•13 min
Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast." Follow th...
Apr 20, 2024•10 min
Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast." Follow th...
Apr 20, 2024•11 min
