

Football 301 with Nate Tice
Yahoo Sports
Football dorks, class is in session. Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice, flanked by Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald, is here every Tuesday and Thursday to grind the tape & share his takes on the ins and outs NFL strategy, play-calling, coaching & scouting from the guy who's done it before.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 29min
2026 NFL Draft rankings: linebackers, cornerbacks & safeties
Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to preview the 2026 NFL linebacker, cornerback and safety draft classes. The guys kick things off with the linebackers, headlined by star prospect Sonny Styles, plus interesting guys with some flaws like CJ Allen and Anthony Hill Jr.
Next up is the cornerback class, which features a clear top four in Mansoor Delane, Jermod McCoy, Avieon Terrell and Colton Hood. Nate & Charles give their favorite guys a little further down the board and break down what makes this corner class unique.
The two hosts wrap things up with the safety class, which, in addition to can’t-miss prospect Caleb Downs, has some really interesting pick-your-poison prospects towards the end of round 1 and early day 2 like Dillon Thieneman and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren.
(3:05) - 2026 linebacker class deep dive
(30:10) - 2026 cornerback class deep dive
(1:04:50) - 2026 safety class deep dive
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 20min
The 6 best (and worst) NFL offseason plans so far: Rams, Steelers, Patriots & more
Nate Tice and Matt Harmon join forces to buy & sell NFL teams and their offseason plans so far. The guys start with their reactions to the Seattle Seahawks’ massive extension for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and what it means for the wide receiver market (and Puka Nacua's future bank account) before diving into the offseason plans they are officially "buying," including Matt’s belief in the Denver Broncos after their franchise-altering trade for Jaylen Waddle, and in the Washington Commanders for their savvy signings. Nate breaks down why the New England Patriots’ "middle class" roster construction is working, specifically looking at the improved wide receiver room featuring Romeo Doubs, and why the Los Angeles Rams’ focus on a few impact moves was the right call.
Matt is selling the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their sideways moves, while Nate is tired of the Pittsburgh Steelers running back the same mediocre plan year after year. The two hosts wrap up with their biggest remaining questions of the offseason: Matt wonders if the Baltimore Ravens are done adding on offense, while Nate names the Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars as teams that need to nail this year’s draft class.
(6:20) - Seahawks make JSN highest-paid WR in history
(15:30) - NFL offseason plans we’re buying: Broncos, Patriots
(34:50) - More NFL offseason plans we’re buying: Commanders, Rams
(50:10) - NFL offseason plans we’re selling: Buccaneers, Steelers
(1:06:00) - Biggest remaining offseason questions
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Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 48min
2026 NFL Draft rankings: defensive line & edge breakdown
Nate Tice & Charles McDonald break down the 2026 NFL Draft’s top defensive line prospects. The guys kick things off by deep diving on the 2026 edge class, featuring a bunch of intriguing players with plenty of untapped potential (like Arvell Reese and Rueben Bain Jr.), and a few guys with sky-high floors (like Akheem Mesidor and T.J. Parker). Nate also shouts out a few players to watch later in the draft.
Next up, the duo dive into the interior defensive line class, featuring Charles’ favorite Caleb Banks, the enigma that is Peter Woods and more.
(5:05) - 2026 NFL Draft edge preview: top tier prospects
(24:00) - Edge preview: second tier prospects
(1:07:05) - 2026 NFL Draft interior defensive line preview
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Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 23min
2026 NFL Draft Rankings: running backs & tight ends with Connor Rogers
Nate Tice is joined by NFL Draft expert Connor Rogers of the NFL Stock Exchange podcast to preview the 2026 NFL Draft’s running back and tight end classes. Nate kick things off solo with the biggest news from around the NFL, including his reactions to the Denver Broncos acquiring WR Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins in a blockbuster trade, the Minnesota Vikings signing QB Kyler Murray, the Kansas City Chiefs trading for QB Justin Fields and more.
Next, Nate & Connor dive into their position rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft, starting with the running back class. The guys go back and forth on their top prospects (Jeremiyah Love, Jonah Coleman, Jadarian Price & more), day 3 guys to watch, sleepers and more.
Next up is an intriguing tight end class. Nate & Connor go back and forth on Kenyon Sadiq, who else could be an early draft pick (Eli Raridon vs. Sam Roush), day 3 guys they love and more.
(1:00) - NFL news roundup: Waddle trade, Vikings sign Kyler, Chiefs get Fields
(19:30) - NFL Draft position previews: running backs
(54:05) - NFL Draft position previews: tight ends
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Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 38min
NFL Draft big board special! Planting the flag on favorite prospects + Maxx Crosby fiasco
Nate Tice & Charles McDonald break out the NFL Draft big boards and discuss their top prospects to watch. The duo start with a big NFL free agency news roundup, including the fallout from the Maxx Crosby trade fiasco, the San Francisco 49ers making moves, the Indianapolis Colts re-signing Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray visiting the Minnesota Vikings and more.
Next, the duo dive into their latest 2026 NFL Draft big boards and discuss players they’re higher on than consensus like Max Iheanachor and Garrett Nussmeier, prospects they’re lower on like Makai Lemon and a few prospects they’re ready to plant the flag on ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
(2:10) - Maxx Crosby trade fallout
(17:30) - More NFL free agency news
(43:20) - Big board special: players we’re higher/lower on
(1:06:20) - Big board special: planting the flag on our favorite prospects
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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 36min
NFL Free Agency takeaways: favorite fits, blockbuster trades, what are the Jets doing?
Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald react to the biggest NFL signings so far as free agency chaos is in full effect. The trio start with their reactions to the blockbuster moves, including Malik Willis to the Miami Dolphins, Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers, Kenneth Walker III to the Kansas City Chiefs and Alec Pierce returning to the Indianapolis Colts with a shiny new contract.
Next, the guys get into their favorite moves of free agency so far, including the Las Vegas Raiders setting Fernando Mendoza up for success, the Carolina Panthers and Tennessee Titans spending big, the Detroit Lions shoring up their offensive line and much more.
The three hosts finish up with their least favorite moves (what are the New York Jets doing?) and their reactions to Maxx Crosby heading to the Baltimore Ravens.
(4:00) - Blockbuster signings: Willis, Walker III, Evans, Pierce
(15:40) - Favorite moves of free agency so far: Raiders, Titans, Panthers & more
(1:06:40) - Least favorite moves of free agency so far
(1:22:15) - More interesting free agency moves
(1:28:00) - Maxx Crosby trade thoughts
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Mar 7, 2026 • 16min
Maxx Crosby TRADED to the Ravens EMERGENCY POD
Nate Tice burns the midnight oil to bring you his instant reactions and analysis to the Baltimore Ravens' blockbuster trade to acquire Las Vegas Raiders EDGE Maxx Crosby. Nate breaks down why the Ravens made the splash trade, how the trade compensation stacks up to other big trades for pass rushers, whether or not it makes sense for either team and more. Nate also breaks down the Chicago Bears trading for center Garrett Bradbury to replace Drew Dalman and other news ahead of NFL free agency.
(00:15) - Ravens trade for Maxx Crosby!
(8:20) - Bears trade for Garrett Bradbury
(13:00) - Other NFL news: Geno Smith, Taylor Decker
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Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 20min
NFL free agency defense breakdown: Trey Hendrickson, Khalil Mack; Rams' ALL-IN Trent McDuffie trade
Nate Tice & Charles McDonald break down the top available defensive players available in NFL free agency. The guys start by reacting to the Los Angeles Rams’ blockbuster trade for Kansas City Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie and some other breaking news from around the NFL (Drew Dalman retiring, Jonathan Greenard available and were the Indianapolis Colts right to give Daniel Jones the transition tag when Kyler Murray just got released by the Arizona Cardinals?).
Next, Nate & Charles dive into this year’s defensive free agent class, starting with a strong group of linebackers who could make an impact in the right scheme, a stout group of veterans on the interior defensive line, some intriguing edge rushers (including a few that could be acquired on the cheap), and an interesting (if not star-studded) group of secondary players. The duo also react to the news that the New England Patriots are releasing WR Stefon Diggs next week.
(4:00) - Rams trade for CB Trent McDuffie
(14:30) - More news roundup: Drew Dalman, Daniel Jones vs. Kyler Murray
(34:50) - Defensive free agent breakdown: linebackers
(47:45) - Defensive free agent breakdown: interior defensive line
(55:10) - Patriots release Stefon Diggs
(59:00) - Defensive free agent breakdown: edge rushers
(1:09:55) - Defensive free agent breakdown: cornerbacks
(1:14:30) - Defensive free agent breakdown: safeties
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Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 42min
NFL free agency offense preview: Daniel Jones, Aaron Rodgers, under-the-radar potential stars
Nate Tice & Matt Harmon break down the 2026 offensive NFL free agency class position by position. After discussing the latest news from around the NFL (including the Houston Texans making two interesting trades, some rumors surrounding a Maxx Crosby trade and more), Nate & Matt dive in to this year’s offensive free agency class and break down the top available players at every position, plus a few under-the-radar players who could make a big impact despite a smaller contract. Key discussions include whether the Indianapolis Colts would be right to pay Daniel Jones, whether Marcus Mariota and Jimmy Garropolo are valid spot starters, the best landing spot for Kenneth Walker III, top wide receivers and tight ends available and much more.
(5:00) - News roundup: Texans trades, Maxx Crosby
(22:10) - Free agency preview: quarterbacks
(45:10) - Free agency preview: running backs
(1:01:40) - Free agency preview: wide receivers
(1:15:40) - Free agency preview: tight ends
(1:24:50) - Free agency preview: offensive line
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Mar 2, 2026 • 55min
Mock Draft Monday: 9 Dream Landing Spots for Top 2026 NFL Draft Prospects
In a special crossover episode of Yahoo Fantasy Forecast and Football 301, Matt Harmon, Justin Boone and Nate Tice kick off the very first Mock Draft Monday of draft season with a deep dive into their favorite team fits for the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. The trio breaks down 9 ideal prospect landing spots, analyzing which NFL teams offer the best schematic fits, which rosters have the biggest needs heading into the draft, and how these potential pairings could affect 2026 fantasy drafts.
(2:35) - Favorite fits: Fernando Mendoza to Raiders, Jeremiyah Love to Vikings, Makai Lemon to Saints
(24:00) - Second favorite fits: Oscar Delp to Chiefs, Carnell Tate to Chiefs, Omar Cooper Jr to Bills
(43:00) - Third favorite fits: Jonah Coleman to Broncos, Denzel Boston to 49ers, Kenyon Sadiq to Broncos
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