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The 2026 NFL Draft just got its first major controversy — and it has nothing to do with tape. Pack Daddy breaks down the rapidly unraveling Dan Orlovsky situation in full, tracing how a single bold take on Get Up turned into one of the messiest media meltdowns in recent draft history.

The CAA connection: Orlovsky, Mike Tannenbaum, and Ty Simpson are all represented by the same agency — and both media members publicly went to bat for Simpson as QB one within hours of each other, raising serious questions about conflicts of interest and the long-standing tradition of agents using media relationships to boost draft stock
The 12-to-15 GMs claim: Orlovsky doubled down on Pat McAfee, claiming nearly every NFL decision-maker he texted agreed Simpson is the top quarterback — only for both Daniel Jeremiah and Mel Kuiper to flatly say they haven't spoken to a single person who believes that
The meltdown in real time: From "what big games?" to inspirational quote-posting and dodging Pat McAfee's FaceTime, Pack Daddy walks through every painful step of Orlovsky's implosion
The bigger picture: Whether or not this specific conspiracy holds water, agents have always tried to influence the draft narrative — and this saga is a masterclass in why you should always follow the money before you follow the take

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