Football 301 with Nate Tice

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon reveal ten of their BOLDEST predictions to lock in the Take Vault for the 2026 NFL season. But first, the guys enter the ring of Philadelphia Eagles offense discourse as they give their thoughts on whether or not Jalen Hurts will adapt to new OC Sean Mannion’s scheme, plus their thoughts on the Las Vegas Raiders signing QB Kirk Cousins. Next, Nate & Matt open up the Take Vault as they lock a few bold predictions for the season away in early April. Matt predicts Ty Simpson coming off the board early on draft night, a tough season for the Green Bay Packers, a potential big trade up for the Dallas Cowboys and a huge season for WR Ladd McConkey, while Nate forecasts a first-time MVP winner, a big bounce-back season for the Minnesota Vikings with new quarterback Kyler Murray, a successful 2026 for the Cowboys and C.J. Stroud solidifying himself among the top 10 NFL quarterbacks. (4:20) - Can Jalen Hurts adapt to the new Eagles offense? (19:55) - Raiders sign QB Kirk Cousins (28:55) - The Take Vault: Ty Simpson, MVP, NFC North (1:03:55) - The Take Vault: Cowboys, Ladd McConkey, C.J. Stroud Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Nate Tice is joined by QB expert Derrik Klassen to deep dive on the 2026 NFL Draft quarterback class. The two quarterback gurus start with the three prospects at the top of the class, as they break down the tape of Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza (and his potential fit with the Las Vegas Raiders), LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier and Alabama’s Ty Simpson to determine who’s worthy of a first-round pick. Next, Nate and Derrik move down the board to some intriguing late day two or three signal callers like Miami’s Carson Beck, Drew Allar from Penn State and Combine star Taylen Green from Arkansas. Finally, the guys wrap things up with a few late-round dart throws to keep an eye on, including Cole Payton, Luke Altmyer, Cade Klubnik, Jack Strand (representing D2) and more. (2:15) - Fernando Mendoza deep dive (19:10) - Ty Simpson vs. Garrett Nussmeier (40:15) - Mid-tier QBs: Beck, Allar, Green (1:03:45) - Late-round dart throws Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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 Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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 Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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 Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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 Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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 Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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 Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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 Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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 Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv