The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Building the Beast Senior Bowl Recap: Winners, takeaways, and effects on the draft
Feb 2, 2026
A rapid Senior Bowl recap highlighting players who rose during the week. Quarterback returns to form and how that shifts draft pecking order. Breakouts at edge rush, interior defensive tackle, and offensive line spots. Shining moments from running backs, receivers, tight ends, and versatile defensive backs. Final notes on kickers and what the performances mean for draft positioning.
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Cold Trip Home From Scouting
- Dane Brugler described freezing travel conditions after Senior Bowl trips and an auto-started truck rescue.
- He joked about questioning life choices living in Cleveland's negative temperatures.
Verify QBs With Private Workouts
- Teams should view Nussmeier as a Day 2 target but verify medicals and mechanics in private workouts.
- Use pro days and private visits to judge his ceiling beyond backup-level value.
Interception Was Bad Luck
- Dave Helman recounted interception frustration when a perfect Nussmeier throw bounced off a tight end's hands.
- He used it to argue the pick shouldn't harm Nussmeier's evaluation.