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Nominated for Best Sports Podcast of 2026. Three friends—Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck—talk all things football, from NFL Draft, free agency, trades, fantasy, and everything else NFL. (This feed is named “The Ringer Fantasy Football Show” from May to January, and named “The Ringer NFL Draft Show” from February through April.)
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The guys hit a loaded mailbag episode—starting with a Bills stadium correction that sparks fan outrage—before diving into draft questions, quarterback debates, and one truly unhinged conversation about the most punchable QB faces of all time. It’s draft takes, chaos, and classic offseason brain all the way through.
(00:00) Intro
(01:57) Bills Stadium
(04:26) Rueben Bain Jr. Update
(12:01) Mailbag
(01:32:59) Vegas
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Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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The guys run through team needs for all 32 teams ahead of the draft, mixing real roster-building debates with offseason chaos—from NFL streaming drama to why an 18-game season feels inevitable.
(00:00) Intro
(01:45) News
(10:52) Team Needs
(01:21:16) Emails
Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau
Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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The guys make the case for and against every quarterback in the draft, from prototypical big-arm projects to flawed prospects with major red flags, debating upside, landing spots, and why teams keep talking themselves into risky bets . They also spiral into one very important question: did we actually "go" to the moon?
(00:00) Intro
(01:15) Quarterback Prospects: Coin Flip Edition
(02:44) Fernando Mendoza
(16:53) Ty Simpson
(26:28) Garrett Nussmeier
(36:24) Drew Allar
(43:17) Carson Beck
(57:01) Dexter Lawrence trade request
(01:08:23) Emails
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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The guys run through 2026 draft WR comps, throwing out NFL comparisons, debating ceilings vs. reality, and figuring out which traits actually translate when it matters.
(00:00) Intro
(01:35) Raiders Sign Kirk Cousins
(10:01) Player Comps for the Best WR in the NFL Draft
(01:11:20) Aaron Rodgers vs. Jalen Hurts Pt. II
(01:14:46) Emails
(01:18:24) Ping Bodie vs. an Ostrich
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
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The guys break down the running backs in the 2026 NFL draft, from a thin top tier to the handful of sleepers who might actually matter. They debate whether this class is being undersold, highlight the few names worth caring about, and lean into the weird uncertainty that defines draft season.
(00:00) Intro
(02:01) Jalen Hurts
(15:45) Jermod McCoy
(17:45) 50 Shades of Player Comps: Running back edition
(01:01:06) The coaches photo
(01:08:13) Kyle Shanahan
(01:18:22) Is baseball better with ABS?
(01:30:40) Emails
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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The guys debate offseason vibes across the league, ranking teams, questioning roster-building logic, and arguing over which franchises actually improved—and which are just spinning their wheels. They also get into quarterback development takes, free agency philosophy, and the kind of March overthinking that defines draft season.
(00:00) Intro
(02:36) The NFL might have replacement referees again
(12:08) Trivia question
(15:37) 2026 NFL Offseason Vibes Draft
(01:28:22) Fantasy baseball
(01:34:41) Emails
(01:39:31) 'Harry Potter' reactions
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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The guys kick things off with some league chaos—an early kickoff twist, international travel weirdness, and a sneaky “bring your best friend to work” signing that might actually matter. Then it’s time for the Cool Guy Draft. The Dannys run through the most electric prospects, including a do-it-all superstar back and beyond.
(00:00) Intro
(01:16) NFL season kicks off
(04:59) The coolest players in the draft
(05:37) RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
(13:02) RB Jonah Coleman, Washington
(16:45) WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia/USC
(23:15) WR Germie Bernard, Alabama
(28:56) WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M
(32:24) OG Vega Ioane, Penn State
(34:58) OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
(37:16) Edge Gabe Jacas, Illinois
(40:27) LBs Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, Ohio State
(42:20) LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
(45:24) Cornerback Corner
(56:52) Emails
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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The guys break down the riskiest boom-or-bust players in the 2026 NFL draft, from high-upside receivers to major question marks at quarterback. They also dive into the Ty Simpson discourse, draft overthinking season, and why teams keep talking themselves into chaos every March.
(00:00) Intro
(01:04) Jaxson Smith-Njigba Contract Extension
(10:29) Is Ty Simpson Actually QB1?!?!
(14:34) QB Ty Simpson
(23:48) WR Jordyn Tyson
(30:40) TE Kenyon Sadiq
(39:02) OT Spencer Fano
(43:50) OT Monroe Freeling
(47:13) DE Rueben Bain Jr.
(54:00) DE Akheem Mesidor
(57:55) DE/LB Arvell Reese
(01:04:15) Other Injury Risks
(01:06:30) March Madness
(01:16:40) Flag Football
(01:28:26) Emails
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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1The Dannys run the Mock Draft Oscars, alternating all 32 first-round picks while arguing through Jeremiyah Love, Sonny Styles, and the toughest calls at the top of the board. It’s draft philosophy, chaos, and full March football-brain energy.
(00:00) Intro
(02:09) Mock Draft Oscars
(03:57) Picks 1-8
(25:06) Picks 9-16
(49:01) Picks 17-24
(01:07:02) Picks 25-32
(01:27:57) Emails
(01:31:06) Happy birthday, Heifetz!
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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The guys react to the Broncos landing Jaylen Waddle, work through the NFL free agency hangover, and get Craig’s Oscars recap before closing with a special interview with Tate Frazier to preview March Madness.
(00:00) Intro
(03:39) BRONCOS TRADE FOR JAYLEN WADDLE
(04:47) Denver Broncos
(13:25) Miami Dolphins
(25:18) 49ERS SIGN CHRISTIAN KIRK
(29:28) Kansas City Chiefs
(34:19) Seattle Seahawks
(42:22) Minnesota Vikings
(49:22) Baltimore Ravens
(56:09) Las Vegas Raiders
(01:01:28) Los Angeles Rams
(01:09:32) Carolina Panthers
(01:12:22) New Orleans Saints
(01:18:50) Emails
(01:29:20) Craig at the Oscars
(01:50:30) Interview with Tate Frazier
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
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The guys react to one of the strangest NFL offseason twists in recent memory, breaking down the Ravens backing out of a blockbuster trade, what it means for the Raiders, and why the fallout could reshape both teams’ plans. They also hit quarterback rumors, free-agency leverage plays, and the kind of NFL chaos that only happens once the tampering window opens.
(00:00) Intro
(02:37) Maxx Crosby Trade
(29:45) Other News
(01:08:38) Italy Beats USA at Baseball
(01:18:04) Emails
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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The guys break down the opening wave of NFL free agency, from the Dolphins’ quarterback reset to the Ravens going all in with a blockbuster pass-rush move, and the Raiders spending big to build around their future. They also hit the biggest overpays, surprise fits, and why several contenders are suddenly acting like their window is right now.
(00:00) Intro
(02:00) Free Agency
(01:08:42) Other News
(01:19:42) Email
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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The guys break down a blockbuster trade that sends an All-Pro corner to the Rams and what it means for both teams’ roster strategies. They also discuss the Colts’ unusual transition tag decision on Daniel Jones, debate the upcoming free agency market, and examine why a Super Bowl MVP running back could still leave his team.
(00:00) Intro
(01:18) News
(48:24) DK's Mock Draft 3.0
(01:19:32) Emails
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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The guys recap a ridiculous NFL combine, from record-breaking 40 times and absurd vertical jumps to the prospects who may have changed their draft stock the most. They break down remarkable athletes, tight end chaos, Ohio State's dominance, and why this year’s speed explosion has everyone rethinking what matters in draft season.
(00:00) Intro
(01:22) News
(16:05) NFL combine winners and losers
(01:26:48) Tales from Indy
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The guys are joined by Todd McShay and Steve Muench to break down how teams really build their draft boards, what traits actually matter, and why arm measurements always take over combine week. They also dive into quarterback evaluations and the gap between mock drafts and what front offices are truly thinking.(00:00) Intro(01:57) Special segment with Todd McShay and Steve Muench(09:51) Arm measurements(30:19) Todd Todd Todd
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The guys are live in Indianapolis breaking down combine chaos, from arm-length discourse to big-board debates to a wild QB trade market headlined by Anthony Richardson rumors. They also dig into draft strategies for the top five picks, why outliers make scouts nervous, and whether production should outweigh measurables this early in the draft process.
(00:00) Intro
(01:02) News
(16:36) Measurements
(37:16) NFLPA survey
(54:38) Craig’s top five receivers in the draft
(01:13:12) Emails
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
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The guys react to the chaos coming out of combine press conferences, decoding front-office speak, quarterback rumors, and which teams might be headed for major shake-ups this offseason. They also discuss risky QB gambles, hopeless franchise rankings, and the league’s latest drama—plus a deep dive into security-guy lore and why combine week always gets weird.
(00:00) Intro
(03:09) Trades and cuts
(01:04:23) Emails
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
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The guys kick off their NFL Draft Show era with a combine preview, breaking down a weird QB class, arm length discourse, and the chaos behind draft boards this year. It’s peak draft-season energy with jargon, hypotheticals, and all the weirdness that comes with the NFL scouting cycle.
(00:00) Intro
(02:27) Combine preview
(41:22) Defensive end-uendo
(52:04) Emails
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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The guys break down a chaotic NFL news cycle, from the Dolphins’ full rebuild to the Tyreek Hill fallout to the Seahawks’ tricky Kenneth Walker III decision after his Super Bowl MVP run. They also unpack franchise-tag drama, free agency chaos, and what contenders sacrifice after winning it all.
(00:00) Intro
(02:02) News
(57:59) Emails
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
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The guys reveal their way-too-early 2026 fantasy rankings, debating how deep the first round really is and which roster-building strategies will define next season’s drafts. They also get into risk vs. ceiling, regression talk, and the biggest questions shaping early fantasy draft boards.
(00:00) Intro
(01:39) Way Too Early Rankings
(54:37) Sleeping When It's Raining
(01:00:26) Emails
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie
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