Will the Raiders take Heisman-winning QB Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson break down that possibility along with other QBs that could be highly sought after in the 2026 NFL Draft. Sonny Styles impressed at the Combine last night, and the trio discuss a few players who could’ve elevated their draft stock so far this week. Closing things out, the crew covers the Dallas Cowboys franchise tagging WR George Pickens & the unseen impact the exploding salary cap has on the NFL.

(3:15) - Assessing Fernando Mendoza’s draft stock

(11:40) - Breaking down potential QB moves

(24:30) - Players who improved draft stock at Combine

(39:20) - Cowboys franchise tag George Pickens & impact of salary cap

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Andrew Siciliano is joined by Jori Epstein & Charles Robinson to break down the latest news coming out of the 2026 NFL Combine. But first, former Tennessee Titans GM Ran Carthon sits down with Andrew to break down this year’s draft class and its strengths and weaknesses.

Next, Jori & Charles join the show to break down a few rumors floating around Indianapolis about players that could be on the move this offseason. Charles discusses the distinct possibility of an AJ Brown trade and hints at teams making inquiries about whether Joe Burrow could be available, while Jori breaks down whether or not Aaron Rodgers will be a Pittsburgh Steeler in 2026.

Later, the trio give their reactions and takeaways from a few big storylines floating around the Combine, including Cleveland Browns HC Todd Monken making it clear it’ll be an open competition at quarterback for Shedeur Sanders, the Baltimore Ravens potentially letting Tyler Linderbaum walk in free agency and how teams are supporting player mental health in light of Rondale Moore’s passing.

(1:50) - Ran Carthon breaks down the 2026 NFL Draft class

(24:20) - Potential blockbuster trades we could see this offseason

(42:20) - Combine news roundup

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Andrew Siciliano deep dives on the 2026 NFL Draft with Nate Tice & ESPN’s Matt Miller. Andrew kicks things off with Nate Tice as they parse through Nate & Charles McDonald’s latest mock draft and cover a few of the more interesting selections, including EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. going second overall to the New York Jets, RB Jeremiyah Love in the top ten, EDGE David Bailey to the Washington Commanders and more. Next, Andrew & Nate set their sites on Indianapolis for the NFL Combine as Nate gives his top prospects he’s most excited to watch test next week.

Later, Andrew is joined by ESPN’s Matt Miller to get his thoughts on the draft (including Ty Simpson, Caleb Downs and more) before talking through his latest NFL mock draft.

(6:55) - Nate Tice breaks down latest NFL mock draft

(21:55) - Nate’s top prospects to watch at the NFL Combine

(44:00) - Matt Miller talks latest NFL mock draft

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