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QUARTERBACK UPRISING: How many starts in 2026 for Fernando Mendoza, Carson Beck & other Rookie QBs?

How will the 2026 NFL rookie quarterback class shake up the league? Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs break down the outlook for rookies like Fernando Mendoza, Carson Beck, and Cade Klubnik, debating which signal-callers are poised to make an impact. The show tackles bold takes on team-building—should teams invest top dollar in elite tight ends or a deep wide receiver corps? Plus, the rise of 12 and 13 personnel packages raises the stakes for linebackers’ coverage skills in future NFL Drafts.

The hosts challenge the importance of team identity, using insights from coaches like Sean McVay and…

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