In this episode of the Film Grinders podcast, hosts Nic and David discuss day one of the NFL Draft, analyzing team strategies, player selections, and the overall impact of the draft on various franchises, while grading each team's picks

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Nic, Dave and Jake put their general managers' hats on for the Film Grinders' second NFL mock draft of 2025. Dave handles the AFC and NFC East and the AFC North, while Jake takes the AFC and NFC West and NFC North. Nic picks for the AFC and NFC South. #nfl #nflmockdraft #nflnews #nflfootball #nfldraft

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Mike Singletary said it best: "I want Winners." In this conversation, David and Nic Hauka discuss the recent NFL free agency period, and highlight the five teams they think best improved their rosters and won free agency.

They talk about the Indianapolis Colts' depth signings, the Minnesota Vikings' focus on building around J.J. McCarthy, the Denver Broncos' targeted approach for their young quarterback, the Chicago Bears' emphasis on strengthening their offensive line, and the New England Patriots' significant roster changes. The discussion also delves into the controversial signing of Stefon Diggs and its implications for the Patriots' locker room culture.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Free Agency Winners

02:34 Indianapolis Colts: Solid Signings and Depth

05:12 Minnesota Vikings: Building Around J.J. McCarthy

09:20 Denver Broncos: Strategic Sniper Approach

13:25 Chicago Bears: Strengthening the Offensive Line

16:52 Evaluating Player Contracts and Performance

18:25 Patriots' Signings and Team Dynamics

23:58 The Impact of Stefon Diggs on the Patriots

31:03 Assessing the Future of the Patriots' Receiving Corps

36:53 The Reality of Free Agency and Team Development

37:45 Outro

In this episode of the Film Grinders podcast, hosts Nicolas Hauka and David Hollinshead dive deep into the edge class for the upcoming NFL Draft. They discuss various prospects, like Jack Sawyer, Abdul Carter and Mike Green, highlighting their potential impact in the NFL.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context

00:56 Analyzing the Edge Rusher Class

04:29 Debating Top Prospects: Jack Sawyer and Landon Jackson

08:05 Evaluating Princely Umanmielen

11:36 JT Tuimoloau:

15:21 Josaiah Stewart : The Undersized Pass Rusher

18:08 Nic Scourton: Technique and Potential

23:50 Mykel Williams: The Upside Play

27:25 Draft Prospects and Their Potential

28:08 Analyzing Edge Rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku

32:24 James Pierce: The Enigmatic Pass Rusher

36:54 Shemar Stewart: The Powerful Disruptor

43:41 Abdul Carter: The Hybrid Talent

49:14 Mike Green: The Generational Edge Rusher

55:53 Outro

In this episode of the Film Grinders podcast, hosts Nicolas Hauka and David Hollinshead dive deep into the evaluation of cornerbacks for the upcoming NFL draft. They discuss a range of prospects, analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and potential fit in the league. From raw talents like Darien Porter to elite prospects like Travis Hunter, the conversation covers various styles of play, including zone specialists and versatile defenders. The hosts provide insights into each player's technical skills, athleticism, and overall potential.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cornerbacks

01:58 Darien Porter: The Raw Talent

08:11 Maxwell Hairston: The Zone Specialist

12:55 Trey Amos: The Jack of All Trades

16:09 Shavon Revel: The Potential Superstar

21:51 Jahdae Barron: The Versatile Defender

26:06 Cobee Bryant: The Underrated Prospect

27:02 Technical Flaws and Athleticism in Cornerbacks

34:08 Press Coverage Mastery: Azareye'h Thomas

37:03 Benjamin Morrison: The Ballhawk with Potential

41:01 Will Johnson: The Technician Cornerback

46:17 Travis Hunter: The Generational Talent

In this episode of the Film Grinders podcast, hosts Nic Hauka and David Hollinshead dive into their first mock draft following the NFL free agency period. The conversation covers the needs of teams like the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and more, providing insights into player prospects and the overall direction of franchises as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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In this episode, Nic Hauka and David Hollinshead discuss the top NFL receiver prospects for the upcoming draft. They explore the qualities that make a successful receiver, analyze individual players, and provide their rankings from number 10 to number one. The conversation includes player comparisons, scouting insights, and predictions for how these players will perform at the next level.

In this episode of the Film Grinders podcast, host Nic Hauka and David Hollinshead dive deep into the current quarterback class ahead of the NFL Draft. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various prospects.