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Scouting the League
All you need to know about all things football. Former NFL Scout, Rodrik David, along with founder of Inside the League, Neil Stratton, discuss all things football, with those deep in the industry. Scouting, analytics, salary cap, speed training and so much more. We ask the questions that the casual football fan may never think about with those that are and have been in the industry. If you want to know ball - this is the podcast for you.
Episodes
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2027 Draft Scouting - Leonard Moore - Notre Dame - CB
The Fighting Irish have a lot to prove with the way the 2025 season finished; and with talent like Leonard Moore leading the charge, they may just answer the…
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Scouting - The Family Business
In response to some thoughts and comments to last weeks episode with Alonzo Highsmith, I dive into that ever present topic of Nepotism in NFL franchises. Why…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - May 22nd, 2026
Psalm 150 - Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs…
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Setting a High Standard - guest Alonzo Highsmith
From The U. To the NFL Gridiron. In the ring and in the front office. Alonzo Highsmith has set a standard that those around him have recognized and respect…
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2027 Draft Scouting - Dylan Stewart - South Carolina, Edge
When it comes to top defensive picks come April of 2027, Dylan Stewart will be in the conversation. The explosive edge has traits, production and still more…
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More with Less - Why Evaluation and Development MUST happen
In last week's Friday Wrap, Neil talked about doing more with less at the G% level. NFL Teams should take notice as well. I talk evaluation, development and…
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Been There, 33rd Team and more with Mike Tannenbaum
Time as a scout, GM and now running the 33rd Team gives today's guest, Mike Tannenbaum, quite the perspective. Neil sits down with Mike to talk all things…
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2027 Draft Scouting - Trevor Goosby - OT Texas
The trenches matter - and a lockdown Left Tackle makes a QB feel real comfortable. Trevor Goosby surprised a few people by returning to Texas for the 2026…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - Friday, May 8th, 2026
John 3 - "For God so loved the world".....that includes you. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs…
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The Money is Coming - Private Equity is Delivering - guest Parker Graham
College Athletics, and specifically college football, continues to change, shift and adjust to a new world. And what makes that world go round? Cold, hard…
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2027 Draft Scouting - Jeremiah Smith, WR Ohio State
Today we jump into what will be a Tuesday series we I will focus on 2027 Draft prospects, and I start with who I expect to be the consensus #1 overall player…
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Evaluating Draft Classes.....the do's and don'ts
Clickbait. Ragebait. Trolling. Just a week after players get drafted and before they ever step foot in a huddle - the grades are in for how so many on the…
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Front Office Updates - Wednesday, April 28th 2026
The Draft is Done - so while some scouts take a breath, others have to start hustling to look for a new home. Neil and I discuss why, who and what is next for…
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Summer Scouting - Done with '26: On to '27
With the 2026 NFL draft done and rosters at or close to 90 men - scouts, and specifically area scouts, can turn their attention to 2027. While there may be…
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2026 NFL Draft Cleanup - GASP! Teams knew better....
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books with teams now at, or close to, their 90 man roster limit. And while many people got perhaps the top pick, or even the top…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - Draft Edition - April 24th, 2026
The Book of Titus - lessons for leaders, mentors and those we aspire to be. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts…
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The 2026 NFL Draft is here - Final Thoughts with Jordan Reid
It is a long time in the making, and 499 players later, Jordan Reid of ESPN, is ready to put it to bed. Jordan joins Neil and I to talk all things 2026 NFL…
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Draft Weekend and Post Draft - The Truth of the Matter
There is absolutely no substitute and no way to describe the intensity, tension and work that happens inside an NFL Draft room on Thursday, Friday and Saturday…
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Draft Week - where everyone will get better
All 32 teams will get better this week, whether it is round 1, 2-3, 4-7, trade or otherwise. Teams will execute plans and scouts will sweat with every pick…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - April 17th, 2026
Ephesians 6 - know the enemy, stand firm in the full armor of God. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders…
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Talking The Beast in 2026 with Dane Brugler
Dane Brugler of the Athletic joins Neil and I to talk all thing 2026 Draft Beast, prospects and more as we get closer to round 1. Dane Brugler - @DPBrugler…
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Who I like - and who I am wary of - 2026 NFL Draft Defense
Whether they are a "safe", "high-floor", "limited" or day 1 starter. Guys in this draft have a chance. So today, on defense, I talk the guys I like, and guys I…
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Nothing new here - Rueben Bain and why scouts matter
A "new" report on a top 5 draft pick that NFL scouts and teams have known about for 2 years. There is a reason scouts exist and should be paid more than they…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - April 10th, 2026
Romans 6 - Alive in Christ @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patriots @Dolphins…
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15 days to Draft time - prospects and more with Eric Edholm
Aaron Rodgers. Maxx Crosby. And the.....Indiana Bears?!? Neil and Rodrik sit down with Eric Edholm of NFL.com to talk 2026 NFL Draft prospects and more on our…
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Who I like - and who I am wary of - 2026 NFL Draft Offense
@NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patriots @Dolphins @Jets @Bills @Bengals…
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April Draft Meetings - Get it right before round 1
As all things Pro Day, Top 30 visit, medical recheck and more come to a close - NFL front offices are getting together to get all things draft ready to go. So…
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A really good football Book - with guest Matt Boockmeier
The football journey is rarely a straight line - and that is certainly the case with today's guest, Matt Bookmeier. Neil sits down with Matt to talk his…
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Top 30 Visits - a view from the inside
Top 30 visits are a great way to gather info, answer questions, split stacks and get really comfortable with drafting or signing a player. Also the opportunity…
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Scouting Traits - Specialists - RS, K, P, LS
Specialists are people too and they have a job to do. Special teams are often overlooked and undervalued until they cost you a game. So, I dive in on all…
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UFL Kickoff - Big Things Coming with GM Doug Whaley
New Ownership - New Rules - New Teams - The game we all love. Doug Whaley, GM of the UFL, joins Neil and I to talk all things UFL as the season is set to…
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Substance over Sizzle - with Agent and Author Justin Brashear
Making the right decision about your future as an athlete comes with a lot of questions - many of which are hard questions. So when an agent does not ask those…
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Scouting Traits - Safeties
Safeties can fill a lot of roles in a defense, and the more versatile, the more a coach will like them. But, not every scheme is the same, so it always goes…
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Rock Chalk: all about football Jayhawk - w/ GM Rob Ianello
You may think that Kansas is just a basketball school; but those who have followed the Big 12 can tell you there is another big team on campus. Whether the…
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Free Agency - Take 2 - Teams Building and Executing a Plan
While Maxx Crosby stole the headlines in wave 1 of free agency, the Raiders did a lot of great work to set themselves up for the future. The 49ers and Patriots…
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Scouting Traits - Inside Linebacker
Much like Running Backs, the position has become undervalued. But with a guy like Sonny Styles - perhaps it is time to make the position sexy again. @NFL…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - March 13th, 2026
The Book of Mark - Repent and Believe the Good News @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos…
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Good Deal-Bad Deal: Free Agency Cash is flowing with Ronnie McGill
Learning how to build rosters under Bill Belichick and Nick Caserio is a crash course in building winners. So when it comes time to spend money in free agency…
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Free Agency - What you need to think about
More than reactions, money and winning the day. Step back and think about free agency from the standpoint of the teams, players and agents who make it all…
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Scouting Traits - Running Backs
Jeremiyah Love may have a but of everything - but he is unique. When it comes to running backs - scouting the traits is essential to getting the right guy in…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - March 6th, 2024
2 Timothy 3 - All Scripture..... @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patriots…
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Pro Days - All you need to know
Pro Days - they are here. The month of March is spent by scouts all across the country getting more info, verifying what they know and ensuring all the…
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Post-Combine, who are the Dudes! w/ ESPN Draft Analyst Jordan Reid
Jordan Reid has a front row seat for the NFL Combine, and specifically, the vertical jump. So when records were set at this year's event, he was there. But…
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Combine Clean-up - Don't get it twisted
The NFL Combine used to be all about what NFL Teams, and by proxy, what scouts wanted. Anymore, the League Office has taken the event and made it all about…
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Scouting Traits - Tight Ends
TE-Y TE-F TE-H No matter where they find a home, a Tight End is essential to an offense, and can be a really fun (and problematic) chess piece to deal with…
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The NFL Combine - What Teams Really Want to Learn
The NFL Combine has grown, and with that, unbalanced views of what really happens and what teams really want. I go into my time as a pro scout, area scout…
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Scouting Traits - Cornerbacks
Last week talked about the guys who need to catch the ball; today, it is all about the guys that want to prevent that. Cornerbacks. From inside guys to outside…
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ITL Symposium Bonus - w/ Texas Tech GM James Blanchard
Few have attacked the portal with the same success as the Texas Tech Red Raiders - and GM James Blanchard has been at the forefront of that. James joins Neil…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - February 20th, 2026
The Combine is nearly here - which brings bonus episodes and more. Plus - God is good! @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans…
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ITL Symposium Bonus - w/ Rutgers DCP Oren Wilson Jr.
There is no place to hear what is happening across college personnel offices than the ITL Symposium at the NFL Combine. Oren Wilson Jr, a panelist in 2025…
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2026 ITL Seminar Primer with title sponsor, Gordon Whittaker of Ellison Kibler at Merrill Lynch
Everyone will be there - you should be too. Get a primer with Gordon Whittaker of Ellison Kibler at Merrill Lynch - title sponsor for this year's event. See…
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Data Driven Decisions with Dropback and Guest Luke Bogus - 2026 ITL Symposium Sponsor
Every college across the country is working to make better decisions about roster spots, contracts and the salary cap. Having a system in place to do that is…
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Scouting Traits - Wide Receivers
Whether you are an X, Z, slot or somewhere in between - the traits NFL Scouts look for are always there. We dive into those traits here and what is prioritized…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - February 13th, 2026
The Gifts we have been give - and we have ALL been given one. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs…
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Innovate or Die - A "Cavalier" Approach to College Athletics - with Tyler Jones
Whether you like it or not, college athletics are changing. So the mantra has to be, Innovate or Die. Tyler Jones, Deputy Athletics Director, Chief Strategy…
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Super Bowl Hangover - Not for these two, plenty to look forward to
The Patriots may have come up short but there is still plenty to like about the future at 1 Patriot Place. The Seahawks hoist the Lombardi but say goodbye to…
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Scouting Traits - Offensive Line
In Super Bowl LX we saw the trenches once again take center stage. And while the Seahawks won the battle this year, the Patriots should feel good about the…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - February 6th, 2026
The ITL Seminar and Symposium at the 2026 NFL Combine Who is Jesus? He is our everything! @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans…
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Mock Draft 1.0 with Eric Edholm of NFL.com
While my personal feelings on Mock Drafts are a bit complicated - they can be a good basis to talk about NFL Draft prospects - so today, Neil and I sit down…
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Super Bowl LX - What I will be watching for
The Patriots take on the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60 in a game I expect to be dictated by the defenses. From QB's to attacking defenses; how Christian Gonzalez…