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Between the Tackles

Between the Tackles

By: Eric "Burg" Burgess Manish Mehta
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Welcome to Between The Tackles podcast. Join Eric “Burg” Burgess and NFL reporter Manish Mehta for insightful, behind-the-scenes conversations from across the NFL with players, coaches, general managers and media personalities. Like, Subscribe, and Follow @tacklespod on X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok!© 2025 Burg, Joe, and Manish Football
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  • CBS Sports reporter Dave Richard talks Fantasy Football Winners & Losers after NFL Free Agency and before 2026 NFL Draft

    CBS Sports reporter Dave Richard talks Fantasy Football Winners & Losers after NFL Free Agency and before 2026 NFL Draft
    Mar 25 2026

    (3:00): Surprising biggest Fantasy Football Winner after free agency

    (6:00): Biggest Fantasy Football Loser after NFL Free Agency Frenzy

    (6:30): Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker joins Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Will the Seattle Seahawks add more running back help in the 2026 NFL Draft for Zach Charbonnet after signing former Green Bay Packers free agent running back Emmanuel Wilson?

    (10:55): What does Travis Etienne, Jr., arrival with the New Orleans Saints mean for Alvin Kamara?

    (13:30): Is former Baltimore Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell is sneaky good signing for Los Angeles Chargers coaches Jim Harbaugh and Mike McDaniel? Or will Omarion Hampton still be the bellcow?

    (15:00): Did the Pittsburgh Steelers upgrade for Kenneth Gainwell to Rico Dowdle in free agency? Is Jaylen Warren still a fantasy factor? What should fantasy managers make of Bucky Irving now?

    (21:30): Where should we draft Jalen Waddle after Sean Payton’s Denver Broncos traded for him? What does this mean for Bo Nix, RJ Harvey, Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant? Can Nix bring out the best in Waddle after years with Tua Tagovailoa? Is Waddle a Top 20 PPR wide receiver?

    (25:30): Does AJ Brown have more fantasy value on the Philadelphia Eagles with Jalen Hurts or New England Patriots with Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel?

    (27:35): Will Michael Pittman and D.K. Metcalf be a good duo with the Steelers and Mike McCarthy? Richard compares the Pittsburgh wideouts to other comparable players at the position like Romeo Doubs, Josh Downs and Ricky Pearsall.

    (30:30): What is the fantasy ceiling and floor for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alex Pierce and Tennessee Titans WR Wan’Dale Robinson? Will they both get enough targets for fantasy football managers?

    (34:15): What can we expect from Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens after he got the franchise tag instead of a long-term contract from Jerry Jones?

    (36:20): Will Justin Jefferson benefit by playing with Kyler Murray? Can Kevin O’Connell revive Murray’s career?

    (39:20): How will Geno Smith impact Garrett Wilson’s fantasy value?

    (42:05): Will new New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely be a reliable fantast option with Jaxson Dart as his quarterback? Where does Likely rank among other TEs like Sam LaPorta, Tucker Kraft and Kyle Pitts? Is he Top 10?

    (44:30) Richard talks dynasty, salary cap leagues.

    (50:30): A closer look at USC wide receiver Makai Lemon and why Richard compares him to Super Bowl champion Jaxon Smith-Njigba (JSN), who became the highest paid wide receiver in NFL history this week. Richard also talks about a college running back prospect that he is excited about: Arkansas RB Mike Washington

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  • NFL MOCK DRAFT 2.0 after Free Agency: Jeremiyah Love shocker, A.J. Brown traded, Jets surprises

    NFL MOCK DRAFT 2.0 after Free Agency: Jeremiyah Love shocker, A.J. Brown traded, Jets surprises
    Mar 19 2026
    Check out our earlier Mock Draft 1.0 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-the-tackles/id1710483160?i=1000751908491) and Best Buy-Low Draft Prospects after the Scouting Combine (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-the-tackles/id1710483160?i=1000752910540) Will Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown be traded? Will the New England Patriots trade their first-round pick to reunite Brown with Mike Vrabel? What will the Miami Dolphins do with the pick from the Denver Broncos in the Jaylen Waddle deal? Where will future stars like Jeremiyah Love, David Bailey, Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson, Kenyon Sadiq, Omar Cooper, Jr., Monroe Freeling, Omar Cooper Jr., Denzel Boston, Francis Mauigoa, Reuben Bain, Akheem Mesidor, Spencer Fano, Mansoor Delane, Spencer Fano, Caleb Lomu, T.J. Parker, Jermod McCoy, Colton Hood, Keldric Faulk, Max Iheanachor, Kayden Proctor, Cashius Howell, Zion Young, Dillon Thieneman, Blake Miller, Olaivavega Ioane, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren land? Will Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson be picked on Day 1? Will quarterback-needy teams like the Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets pull the trigger or wait until a loaded 2027 draft class that includes Texas star Arch Manning, Oregon’s Donte Moore & Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby? Which offensive linemen, safeties, cornerbacks & linebackers will shine? A deep dive with nuggets on coveted NFL prospects. (1:40): Las Vegas Raiders brass Marc Davis, Tom Brady, John Spytek & Klint Kubiak draft Heisman Trophy winner quarterback Fernando Menzoza from Indiana with the No. 1 pick. Vegas free agency included the Maxx Crosby trade debacle, trading Geno Smith & signing center Tyler Linderbaum. (3:00): Jets general manager Darren Mougey give Aaron Glenn help. (3:40): Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur goes for upside. (4:45): Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh added pass rushers Jermaine Johnson & John Franklin-Myers. Mike Borgonzi gives OC Brian Daboll a weapon in Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. Is Love the next Bijan Robinson or Christian McCaffrey (CMC)? Love will help Cam Ward. (6:08): Giants HC John Harbaugh selects an LSU cornerback. (7:40): Cleveland Browns’ Todd Monken solidifies o-line. (8:20): Washington Commanders GM Adam Peters & Dan Quinn find the next Fred Warner with an Ohio State linebacker. (11:00): New Orleans Saints & Kellen Moore got Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne in free agency. Tyler Shough gets another weapon to add to Chris Olave. (11:30): Andy Reid sures up offensive line with a Jawaan Taylor replacement (12:15): Cincinnati Bengals & Zach Taylor add defense after signing UFAs Boye Mafe & Bryan Cook. Joe Burrow & Ja’Marr Chase are happy. (13:45): Miami Dolphins Jeff Hafley & GM Jon-Eric Sullivan take an Ohio State safety after cutting Tua Tagovailoa & adding Malik Willis (16:00): Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones takes a Tennessee cornerback (torn ACL rehab) after adding Green Bay Packers’ Rashan Gary & moving defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa. (16:45): Sean McVay & Rams get an Arizona State WR to help Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua & Devante Adams. (18:00): Baltimore Ravens GM Eric DeCosta uses the pick from the failed Crosby trade to help Lamar Jackson. (19:40): Todd Bowles’ Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jets take edges. (22:45): Detroit Lions’ Dan Campbell gets offensive line help. Minnesota Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell, who added Kyler Murray, takes a Toledo safety to replace Harrison Smith. (24:20): Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan drafts NFL combine star Oregon tight end to pair with NFL offensive rookie of the year Tetairoa McMillan & help Bryce Young. (27:00): Cowboys take a Georgia linebacker before Mike McCarthy gets Penn State interior offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane to replace Isaac Seumalo. (30:00): Jim Harbaugh, Mike McDaniel get an Alabama stud to protect Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert before Philly adds future Hall of Famer Lane Johnson’s eventual successor. (32:15): Browns get an Indiana WR to help Shadeur Sanders before Ben Johnson drafts an NFL Scouting Combine standout for the Chicago Bears. (34:00): Buffalo Bills’ Joe Brady take a Clemson edge instead of helping Josh Allen before Kyle Shanahan and San Francisco 49ers get Utah offensive tackle with Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams likely gone. (36:30): Houston Texans get OL help before the Chiefs (from Trent McDuffie trade) get a Texas Tech edge for defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. (38:55): Dolphins gets a Washington WR. (39:10): Pats & Eagles GM Howie Roseman make A.J. Brown trade. Nick Sirianni drafts a Missouri edge to replace Jaelan Phillips & help Vic Fango. (44:45): Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks & GM Jon Schneider trade out of the first round. #SportsPodcast #NFLPodcast #NFL #NFLDraft #MockDraft #2026NFLDraft #NFLMockDraft #NFLCombine #ScoutingCombine #2026NFLCombine #Podcast #NFLFootball #FreeAgency #Patriots ...
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  • 2026 NFL FREE AGENCY: Ranking the Top 10 Unsigned Free Agents left on the market

    2026 NFL FREE AGENCY: Ranking the Top 10 Unsigned Free Agents left on the market
    Mar 18 2026
    (2:00) Before the guys dive into the Top 10, they discuss the Miami Dolphins decision to trade wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos. New Miami head coach Jeff Hafley and Dolphins GM Jon-Erik Sullivan have had an eventful offseason and now have a huge $175 million dead money charge for the 2026 season. They will be in the Arch Manning sweepstakes for the No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. (5:00): Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs proved in 2025 that he still can be a productive player. Diggs was a huge help for quarterback Drake Maye en route to New England’s run to the Super Bowl. Could he be that same kind of asset for a team with a promising young signal caller like the Las Vegas Raiders and Fernando Mendoza? Would Tom Brady and Klint Kubiak bring Diggs in? Or maybe the Washington Commanders could fill the void left by Deebo Samuel and give Jayden Daniels some more help? Interested teams are likely in a wait-and-see after Diggs pled not guilty to an alleged assault on his personal chef. Will the NFL levy a punishment for violating the personal conduct policy? (6:30): The San Francisco 49ers and Kyle Shanahan’s decision to sign former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans in free agency closed the door for a reunion with Jauan Jennings. But Jennings showed that he can be a highly productive contributor. Will a team looking for a No. 2 wideout (like the Philadelphia Eagles if A.J. Brown is traded) come knocking on Jennings’ door? (8:00): Former Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl guard Joe Bitonio has 178 career starts and will be 34 before the 2026 season kicks off, but he still has plenty of tread left on his tires. Botonio allowed just two sacks in 2025. (8:30): Pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney shows no signs of slowing down at age 33. Clowney had 8.5 sacks in 13 games for the Dallas Cowboys last season, including three against the New York Giants and Jaxson Dart in Week 18. Could he go back to the Baltimore Ravens and pair up with free-agent addition Trey Hendrickson? Or maybe Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman gives defensive coordinator Vic Fangio some pass rush help after Jaelan Phillips signed with the Carolina Panthers in free agency. (10:30): Is Deebo Samuel done? Is he too slow and too old? Well, Samuel had 72 catches and five touchdowns for the Washington Commanders last season. And he still showed off his yards after the catch prowess. (11:50): Former Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku missed a fair amount of games due to injury the past two seasons and struggled amid the Browns revolving door at quarterback that included Joe Flacco, Shadeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel. But the 30-year-old could be a sneaky good addition in the right environment. (13:45): Former Chargers offensive lineman Mekhi Becton couldn’t wait to get out of Los Angeles after one miserable season trying to protect Justin Herbert. Becton, the former New York Jets first-round pick, flourished transitioning from offensive tackle to guard with the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles in 2024. He was a terrible fit for the Greg Roman, but would be a steal in the right system. Would a reunion in Philly make sense? (15:00): Pass rusher Joey Bosa isn’t the game-wrecking force that he used to be, but the former Pro Bowler showed plenty of flashed as a situational pass rusher with the Buffalo Bills in 2025. Bosa has stayed relatively healthy the past two seasons, too. (17:15): Will Aaron Rodgers reunion with new Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy or just retire? Rodgers proved to be a solid quarterback last season to help Mike Tomlin & Co. make the playoffs in 2025. (19:30): Left tackle Taylor Decker asked for his release from the Detroit Lions, but made it clear that he isn’t retiring. Jared Goff’s blindside protector is as tough as they come and would be a great addition in the second wave of free agency. Be sure to also check out our earlier episodes on the Top 10 BEST AND WORST MOVES IN FREE AGENCY (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-the-tackles/id1710483160?i=1000754960428) and our TOP 100 FREE AGENTS WITH CBS Sports reporter Pete Prisco (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-the-tackles/id1710483160?i=1000753760674) #NFLPodcast #SportsPodcast #NFLFreeAgency #NFLCombine #NFLDraft #NFLMockDraft #MockDraft #Podcast #NFL #NFLFootball #SportsMedia #GridIronTalk #NFLChampions #ProFootballInsights #SportsAnalysis #TeamStrategies #FreeAgency #NFLDraft #SportsJournalism #BehindTheScenes #FootballTalk #Bills #BillsMafia #Dolphins #DrakeMaye #NePats #TomBrady #FernandoMendoza #KlintKubiak #ProFootball #SportsMedia #NFLBreakdown #FootballFans #AndyReid #KCChiefs #Vikings #Eagles #HowieRoseman #NFLScoutingCombine #ScoutingCombine #NFLProspects #MikeVrabel #AJBrown #AJBrownTrade #MaxxCrosby #TomBrady #FernandoMendoza #AaronRodgers #DavidNjoku #TaylorDecker #Lions #JaredGoff #JoeyBosa #JoshAllen #JustinHerbert #HowieRoseman #...
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