How much does the NFL Draft help teams win? Former NFL executive Upton Bell talks about his experiences building championship teams with Michael Jackson of The Game Before the Money. Michael also cites statistics from recent drafts to support Bell's claims.

Former NFL executive Upton Bell previews the 2026 NFL Draft with Michael Jackson of The Game Before the Money. The two also discuss how college football salaries might affect future NFL Drafts and look back on how Upton's father, Bert Bell, invented and implemented the NFL Draft in 1936.

Former NFL executive Upton Bell, son of former NFL commissioner Bert Bell, discusses his father's experiences with NFL Antitrust cases and what to expect in the current NFL investigation, with co-host Michael Jackson of The Game Before the Money.

The two also discuss Fernando Mendoza's decision to not attend the NFL Draft, Bell's memories of anchoring the first televised NFL Draft in the 1960s, and what the draft was like during the AFL/NFL war.

Former Colts head scout Upton Bell shares about the evolution of scouting from his time in the 1960s working for Don Shula with co-host Michael Jackson of The Game Before the Money. The pair also discusses a recent Harvard CTE study finding that former NFL players are four times more likely to develop CTE, sharing stories of players they've known who were diagnosed with CTE.

Former NFL General Manager Upton Bell discusses the changing role of the GM in today's NFL with co-host Michael Jackson of The Game Before the Money. The pair also talk about the Raiders signing QB Kirk Cousins.

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Former NFL executive Upton Bell discusses the NFL's new coaching hires and the NFL scheduling games on Wednesday and in Australia with co-host Michael Jackson of The Game Before the Money. The two have an unvarnished discussion about African American head coaches and how many NFL teams truly upgraded with their new coaching hires.

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Former NFL executive Upton Bell discusses how fans and players might be affected by the NFL's plans for a potential 18-game season and at least one international game per team each season with co-host Michael Jackson of The Game Before the Money. Upton Bell worked for the Colts and Patriots as Director of Player Personnel and as General Manager. His father, Bert Bell, founded the Philadelphia Eagles and was later the NFL's commissioner.

Former NFL executive Upton Bell discusses the Maxx Crosby failed trade situation with co-host Michael Jackson of The Game Before the Money. The two also question if free agency actually helps teams win championships, looking back on the past for examples.

Pat Mahomes' injury is also looked at, and the hosts explore what it might mean for his future.