Draft day is here.

Josh opens this solo pod with a tribute to Sean Taylor, setting the tone for what a true defensive game-changer looks like, and why that’s exactly what Washington should be chasing at pick #7 in the 2026 NFL Draft.

From there, it’s three clear themes:

• What we want to happen – a blue-chip defensive star to anchor the future? Love?
• What we think will happen – realistic scenarios, including a likely pick in Caleb Downs
• Hot takes – bold predictions for both Washington and the wider league

Josh breaks down potential fits, draft strategy, trade-back scenarios, and why fixing the defense is critical to supporting the team’s long-term direction. He also calls out a possible move back into the top 100 and questions whether the league is overthinking this year’s receiver class.

Later, James and Lee join with their takes from London and Chicago to round out a full Hail on Three draft preview.

Enjoy the draft. Hail.

The draft is almost here… and things just got interesting.

Josh is joined by Lee (live from Chicago) for a full-on NFL Draft preview as we head into Thursday night. With James away celebrating in Cyprus (and still managing to send in a full 7-round mock), the guys dive into their own mocks, throw some curveball scenarios at each other, and react to a huge, unexpected trade that could shake up the entire top 10.

They also talk Commanders’ new uniforms - a return to a more classic look that finally feels like the team again - and what a perfect draft night could mean… including the possibility of breaking a decade-long jersey drought.

Draft chaos, bold predictions, and a big week ahead - let’s get into it.

A packed sporting weekend sets the scene as we record during the final round of The Masters - but the focus quickly turns to football.

This episode is our Commanders Draft Special, with the NFL Draft 2026 just around the corner. We break down everything you need to know, including:

• Deep dives on key first-round targets - including explosive RB Jeremiah Love, dynamic LB Sonny Styles and swiss-army knife Safety Caleb Downs

• Mid-round value picks to watch (including options at 71)
• Trade-down scenarios from pick #7 - how far is too far?
• Our first full mock draft ahead of draft night

Plus, a chaotic weekend recap featuring the East Anglian derby, a real-life robbery takedown, and plenty of draft-day hypotheticals. Hail!

Josh is joined by James and Lee for the first full trio pod in a while, recording from Suffolk and Chicago to put a bow on the Commanders’ free agency period and look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft. The guys assess Washington’s overall approach in free agency, including the edge additions, linebacker upgrades, depth at running back, and the lingering questions at wide receiver and center.

From there the conversation turns fully to the draft, with each host laying out their ideal scenario at pick No. 7. There’s plenty of debate around Jeremiah Love, positional value, roster-building philosophy, and which prospects best fit Washington’s long-term future around Jayden Daniels.

The episode wraps with some lighter Commanders talk, including uniform updates, owners meetings observations, and a hot take from James on keeping the rivalry with the Eagles very much alive.

Josh is back and joined by James for a full Washington free agency check-in after a chaotic week of signings, meltdowns, group chat breaking news and one completely cursed lost recording.

The lads run through the key moves, from Laremy Tunsil getting paid to the new additions on defense, help at running back and tight end, and the big-money swing on the edge. There’s praise for the approach Peters is going for, some honest concern about the wide receiver room, and an early look at what all this means for the Commanders’ approach to the draft.

Also featuring: Lee’s voice note reaction, Josh declaring himself back on draft duty, and James settling down from his early free agency rollercoaster just enough to hand out a B+.

Hail.

Lee and James return for Part 2 of their 2026 offseason deep dive and there’s no shortage of talking points. The boys react to the surprise release of starting centre Tyler Biadasz, debate Daron Payne’s hefty cap hit, and unpack what Adam Peters and Dan Quinn didn’t say at the Combine.

From Jeremiah Love draft buzz to Sunny Styles rising boards, the guys explore whether Washington should go edge, linebacker, or even shock the league with a running back at No. 7. They also break down Dan Quinn’s A+ player survey grade - is being popular always a good thing?

Plus: early mock draft experiments, free agency splash predictions, and the big news that Washington is heading to London in 2026.

Draft season is heating up. Cap space is burning a hole in the pocket. And the hot takes are just getting started.

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Josh, Lee and James discuss the sad news of HOF QB Sonny Jurgensen's passing before Lee puts the boys through their paces with his famous Super Bowl trivia. A final word on plans for the game and a surprise prediction from James before Brett Walker from the BCS podcast joins again to chat about his Patriots' chances tomorrow.

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The gang get together for a boozy Sunday evening chat about new Commanders Defensive Co-ordinator Daronte Jones, as well as discussing Super Bowl night memories, and previewing Sunday's big game between the Seahawks and the Patriots.

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