#574: Dash To The Draft 2026 (Recap of AFC Draft Classes with Bill Carroll)

What this episode covers

1. AFC West-How well do you think Keyron Crawford fills that gaping hole opposite Mad Maxx starting on Day 1?-How bullish are you on Trey Zuhn III winning one of those Week 1 starting OL spots?-With the additions of Mansoor Delane, Peter Woods and R. Mason Thomas, do the Chiefs have the right pieces in place to make those game-sealing defensive plays they just couldn't make last season?-Do you see Emmett Johnson, at minimum, getting a similar workload this season as Zach Charbonnet did behind Kenneth Walker III last year in Seattle? -When you studied Jake Slaughter on tape, did you see someone who could kick outside from center to guard?-Do you agree with Dane Brugler's assessment on Tyler Onyedim, and do you see him carving out a fairly sizable role (say 20-25% of the snaps) in Denver's DL rotation this year?-How much higher does Jonah Coleman raise the floor of the Broncos running game in the event of another JK Dobbins injury?-Which of Kage Casey or Justin Joly do you think has a better chance to become a starter in 2027? 2. AFC East-Do you think the Jets made the right choice in going with David Bailey over Arvell Reese at 2 overall?-Just how good is this Jets offense set up right now for a potential rookie QB in 2027?-Is starting Kadyn Proctor out at guard the right move?-Just how good of a starting foundation on defense do the Dolphins have in Chris Johnson, Jacob Rodriguez, and Kyle Louis?-Do you think there's a decent chance the Bills eventually get the version of T.J. Parker we saw in 2024?-Which of Skyler Bell, Kaleb Elarms-Orr, Jalon Kilgore or Zane Durant are you most confident will end up becoming a long-term piece in Buffalo?-What's the better eventual move with Caleb Lomu: Have him replace Morgan Moses at RT in 2027, or have him replace Will Campbell at LT in 2027 and move Campbell either to RT or inside to guard?-Do you think Gabe Jacas is a legit deep sleeper for 2026 NFL DROY honors? 3. AFC South-Do you think Carnell Tate can become an effective WR1 for Cam Ward and the Titans?-Would it be a failure if this isn't a top-10 defense by 2027?-Do you think CJ Allen makes for a seamless transition from Zaire Franklin at that ILB spot for Indy?-Just how big of a steal do you think the Colts got with Deion Burks at 254 overall?-Do you see Keylan Rutledge starting games at center for the Texans this season?-Just how much more dangerous does Kayden McDonald make that Texans defensive line?-In your view, why wasn't Nate Boerkircher the best blocking TE in this draft?-Why do you think Emmanuel Pregnon fell as far as he did, and do you think he has a shot at beating out Ezra Cleveland or Patrick Mekari for one of the Jaguars starting guard spots this season?4. AFC North-Why do you think the Browns went with Spencer Fano over Francis Mauigoa, and is this a choice you think they'll eventually regret?-Just how well do you think K.C. Concepcion and Denzel Boston complement each other?-With the additions of Dexter Lawrence and Cashius Howell, are the Bengals officially out of excuses when it comes to fielding at least an above average pass rush this season?-Do you think both Connor Lew and Brian Parker II are starters for the Bengals in 2027? -Would you be surprised if Vega Ioane receives All-Pro honors during his rookie season?-How legit is the Za'Darius Smith comp for Zion Young?-Is Germie Bernard more than just a consolation prize for the Steelers?-Overall, did the Steelers do a good job in this class of thinking long-term as opposed to just plugging in holes in the now?

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