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Every Tuesday and Thursday host Sheil Kapadia teams up with a rotating crew of Ringer colleagues and NFL friends to unpack the league's biggest stories.
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The NFL Draft Story Lines That Do and Don't Matter
Apr 1401:03:21Tap to summarizeSheil and The Ringer’s own Billy Gil shine a light on the upcoming 2026 NFL draft and talk about some of the biggest draft topics that are currently buzzing around the football media sphere. (00:59) The NFL draft story lines that do and don't matter(03:28) Fernando Mendoza buzz(25:17) Story lines that don’t matter to the average fan(30:10) Is it possible to have predraft fatigue?(33:25) Qualifications for an accurate mock draft(43:44) Overall thoughts on the NFL draft-day presentation The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Trades That We Want to See in the First Round of the NFL Draft!
Apr 1101:02:37Tap to summarizeSheil and The Ringer’s own Austin Gayle shine a light on the status of some of the teams around the league heading into the 2026 draft, and postulate fake trades that they feel would bolster the glaring needs within their rosters.(00:53) Trades That We Want to See in the 1st Round of the NFL Draft!(4:17) New York Jets(10:51) New Orleans Saints(15:39) Kansas City Chiefs(22:25) Dallas Cowboys(26:39) Philadelphia Eagles(37:08) Will a team trade for Maxx Crosby during the draft?(44:19) Houston Texans(48:21) Arizona Cardinals(55:04) Chicago BearsThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Austin GayleProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →10 Big Questions About the 2026 NFL Draft
Apr 801:21:05Tap to summarizeThe Ringer’s own Diante Lee stops by the pod to analyze and discuss Sheil’s biggest questions heading into the 2026 NFL draft. (00:00) 10 Big Questions About the 2026 NFL Draft (02:31) Which GM is under the most pressure? (09:16) Which team will most likely change its public perception after this draft? (18:56) Which prospect will go later than expected? (29:39) Will Maxx Crosby or Dexter Lawrence get traded during the draft? (37:24) When will Jeremiyah Love get taken in the draft? (42:59) Which prospect has the best chance to be in the HOF? (48:09) Which prospects are in the “let them find out” category? (55:26) How will we view Fernando Mendoza in 15 years? (01:01:10) Who will be taken higher than projected? (01:07:20) Ranking three big media draft takes The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Takeaways From the NFL Owners Meetings, Jalen Hurts Friction, and Browns Dysfunction!
Apr 100:55:51Tap to summarizeThe Ringer’s own Lindsay Jones joins the show to share the biggest news from the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix earlier this week. They then discuss the rumblings within the Eagles and Browns camps that are currently making headlines in NFL media circles.(0:46) Takeaways from the NFL owners meetings!(2:20) Referee updates(21:26) Team USA flag football(29:27) The inevitable 18-game season(39:31) The international slate(42:15) Does Jalen Hurts have friction with the Eagles?(47:58) More Cleveland Browns dysfunctionThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Lindsay JonesProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Mock Draft Pt. 3! Who Goes Off the Board From Picks 22 to 32?
Mar 3101:08:13Tap to summarizeSheil and the Ringer’s own Diante Lee issue their final installment of the Ringer NFL Show's official mock and analysis of the first round of the upcoming NFL draft. (00:00) Mock Draft Pt. 3! Picks 22 thru 32 (2:17) No. 22: L.A. Chargers (7:29) No. 23: Philadelphia Eagles (15:54) No. 24: Cleveland Browns (19:20) No. 25: Chicago Bears (25:43) No. 26: Buffalo Bills (33:02) No. 27: San Francisco 49ers (37:44) No. 28: Houston Texans (42:18) No. 29: Kansas City Chiefs (47:47) No. 30: Miami Dolphins (54:26) No. 31: New England Patriots (01:40:00) No. 32: Seattle Seahawks The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Mock Draft Part 2! Who'll Go off the Board From Picks 11 to 21?
Mar 2601:11:26Tap to summarizeSheil and The Ringer’s own Austin Gayle get together to analyze and debate who they think should come off the board at picks 11 through 21 in the upcoming NFL draft.(00:00) Mocking picks 11 through 21 in the 2026 NFL draft!(01:10) No. 11: Miami Dolphins(07:01) No. 12: Dallas Cowboys(12:48) No. 13: L.A. Rams(22:03) No. 14: Las Vegas Raiders(26:01) No. 15: Tampa Bay Bucs(32:15) No. 16: New York Jets(41:01) No. 17: Detroit Lions(48:13) No. 18: Minnesota Vikings(52:18) No. 19: Carolina Panthers(54:30) No. 20: Dallas Cowboys(59:36) No. 21: Pittsburgh SteelersQuit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/RINGERNFL.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Austin GayleProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Mocking the Top 10 Picks in the 2026 NFL Draft!
Mar 2401:09:59Tap to summarizeSheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee get together to analyze and debate who they think should be the first 10 players taken off the board in the upcoming NFL draft.(00:00) Mocking the top 10 picks in the 2026 NFL draft(02:35) No. 1 Las Vegas Raiders(16:07) No. 2 New York Jets(23:59) No. 3 Arizona Cardinals(27:57) No. 4 Tennessee Titans(37:15) No. 5 New York Giants(43:53) No. 6 Cleveland Browns(47:43) No. 7 Washington Commanders(54:41) No. 8 New Orleans Saints(57:25) No. 9 Kansas City Chiefs(01:02:36) No. 10 Cincinnati BengalsThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Jaylen Waddle Trade, Plus NFL Comps for March Madness Teams!
Mar 1901:05:57Tap to summarizeSheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Steven Ruiz to share their reactions to the trade that sent WR Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, and analyze some of the other big news of the week. They then take a look at some of the big teams competing in the men’s March Madness tournament and find comps with like-minded NFL teams. (00:00) Jaylen Waddle, NFL news, and March Madness teams! (00:59) Denver Broncos acquire Jaylen Waddle (20:45) Maxx Crosby gives his side of the Ravens trade debacle (30:03) NFLPA elects JC Tretter as executive director (34:50) NFL March Madness comps Visit us in stores and online at https://Warbyparker.com/RINGERNFL The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Steven Ruiz Producer: Chris Sutton Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Justin Fields, Kyler Murray, and Checking In on the Giants, Packers, and Bengals!
Mar 1701:07:21Tap to summarizeSheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee analyze and discuss the big free agency moves that sent Justin Fields to the Chiefs and Kyler Murray to the Vikings. They then set their sights on the Giants, Packers, and Bengals and debate how much those teams have improved so far this offseason.(00:00) Justin Fields, Kyler Murray, and offseason team check-ins!(01:48) Kansas City Chiefs acquire Justin Fields(15:35) Kyler Murray signs with the Minnesota Vikings(33:41) New York Giants offseason moves(46:23) Green Bay Packers update(55:42) Checking in on the Cincinnati BengalsThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Maxx Crosby Fallout, Daniel Jones Contract, and Checking In on the Bears, Cowboys, and Commanders!
Mar 1301:06:34Tap to summarizeSheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Austin Gayle to analyze and debate some of the biggest free agency moves of the week and shine a light on the futures of those players and organizations. (00:00) Maxx Crosby, Daniel Jones, and FA updates on the Bears, Cowboys, and Commanders (00:57) Ravens rescind trade offer for DE Maxx Crosby (20:16) What now for the Raiders after the Crosby trade debacle? (29:34) Colts re-sign QB Daniel Jones (41:19) 49ers acquire DT Osa Odighizuwa (49:57) Bears offseason moves (55:58) Commanders defensive makeover Visit us in stores and online at https://Warbyparker.com/RINGERNFL The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Austin Gayle Producer: Chris Sutton Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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