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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
- Scouting the League
Scouting Traits - Edge Rushers
NFL Teams place a premium on guys who can rush the QB. Grades are elevated, offsets are made. So what traits are NFL Teams looking for? I cover that today in…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - January 30th, 2026
Psalm 147 - Fear the Lord Senior Bowl reactions, snow in Frisco and all that is upcoming. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans…
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Assistant GM for the Colts - Ed Dodds - as we talk Raiders, Seahawks, Colts, Schneider and more
Neil and I sit down with multiple BART award winner and best draft recipient with the Indianapolis Colts, Ed Dodds. The Colts Assistant GM talks about his time…
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Patriots vs Seahawks - Sound Franchises that win for a reason
To get to the Super Bowl - a franchise usually needs a few things in place: Leadership at HC, a franchise QB, and a steady and stable front office that works…
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Scouting Traits - QB
The most important position in all of sports may also be the hardest to evaluate - so what are NFL Teams looking at when they are trying to find their…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - January 23rd, 2026
John 14 - One way - His name is Jesus Plus - Best Draft, ITL Seminar and More in Neil's Friday Wrap @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars…
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American Bowl, Miami, Best Draft and More
Rodrik and Neil catch up on all things football including Neil's time at the American Bowl, the all star game outlook, big moves in Miami, the upcoming and…
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Big Players in Big Games + a clear spring plan
The Indiana Hoosiers are National Champs - in large part to big time players showing up in big time ways. The Hurricanes also had their dudes be dudes which is…
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Scouting Traits - Major Factors
When it comes to scouting - there is more than meets the eye. There are those traits you can grab from film (we will be talking about those plenty) that are…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - January 16th, 2026
Psalm 103 and a preview of Neil Stratton's Friday Wrap. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos…
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Hoosiers v Hurricanes - What to watch and why
The CFP Championship is nearly upon us and there are plenty of draft picks to watch. But beyond that, what am I looking for in the game and why will my eyes be…
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No Losing Seasons - The end of the Tomlin era with guest Mark Gorscak
A 19 year run with the Pittsburgh Steelers comes to an end as the team announces that Mike Tomlin is stepping down. We sit down with Mark Gorscak to talk the…
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Leadership Matters - everywhere in an NFL Franchise
Many NFL teams are looking for new Head Coaches - but are they all looking for leaders. In the Front Office - the GM has to be a leader, but are they…
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Scouts Spring Outlook and a Sham Compensatory Process
NFL Scouts have a lot on their plate as the spring scouting process rolls along. From Meetings to all star games, the combine and draft. But what does the…
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Players all over the world - Development in the IPP
Mark Dulgerian, International Scout for the NFL joins the podcast to talk all things International Pathway Program. From the massive year past players had in…
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The UFL Draft - Everything you need to know with Doug Whaley
The UFL season is fast approaching and with a new year comes new coaches, new teams and new draft and roster procedures. Senior VP of Player Personnel Doug…
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What are Scouts Doing - All Star Games
NFL teams along with those from the UFL and CFL are spanning the country hitting all star games - but what are they actually doing on site? We dive deep on the…
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Black Monday Live - A Scouting Perspective
Black Monday means jobs are open across the NFL. What arguments can be made for and against each change - and how does it affect scouts. @NFL @NFLDraft…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - January 2nd, 2026
Finding your place to listen to the Holy Spirit in 2026. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos…
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CGS All Star Check in - A piece of the draft puzzle
I check in with Mike Rittelmann of the CGS All Star Game to give a primer on why athletes, agents, scouts and anyone else in the scouting space needs to be in…
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College Front Offices - Who is where as we approach the portal
There is only one person who is tracking all the front office hires across the country and that is out very own Neil Stratton. Neil and I talk all the new…
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Hula Bowl Check in - 80 Year Celebration!
I check in with Todd Worly of the Hula Bowl to put to bed a few rumors as we talk the 80th edition of the Hula Bowl. @HulaBowl - Todd Worly @NFL @NFLDraft…
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NFL Season Done (or not) - still plenty to do
Some of the unsung heroes of every NFL Franchise are the Pro Scouts. The long grind of the season, in the building every day and working to get next year's…
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Focus on what matters most - when scouting at Christmas
Merry Christmas from Scouting the League!! @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers…
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Situational Awareness - should have seen this coming
A major part of playing the game, managing the game, and scouting in modern football - is trying to stay one step ahead of everyone else. So how does it show…
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"Love" the RB's in the 2026 Draft....at least one anyway, with Dane Vandernat
I check in on the RB position in the 2026 NFL Draft with Dane Vandernat. We discuss philosophy, the Grey Cup and focus in on 3 players in this draft class -…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - December 19th, 2025
No matter where you start - a future in Christ is what you should aspire to. Micah 5 @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans…
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Find me a starting OL! In this NFL Draft, you can -with Fran Duffy
Drafting an Offensive Lineman highly in the NFL Draft is not always sexy - but finding a starter for the foreseeable future cannot be overstated. I talk with…
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Senior Bowl Spotlight - Elevate your stock with Drew Fabianich
The Panini Senior Bowl has flexed it's muscle as the premier all star game in the pre-draft process and new Executive Director, Drew Fabianich, is doing what…
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East-West Shrine Partnerships, Players and more with Eric Galko
College Football All Star games are fast approaching so Neil and I check in with Eric Galko of the East West Shrine Bowl. From the partnership with Sumer…
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All Star Games - Which one to say yes to and why....
When it comes to All Star Games - there are 2 easy games to say yes to, after that, may want to talk to someone before committing as each game may have upside…
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Faith and Friday Wrap - December 12th, 2025
Isaiah 9 - A Savior in the Chaos - a reminder for the season. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs…
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Off to the NFL Draft, Maybe the Portal, or perhaps just stay here
Decisions this time of year do not slow down - and one of the big ones to be made is, what's next? Off to the NFL Draft? Stay here? Or enter the Portal? Every…
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American Bowl check in with Scott Phillips
Neil sits down with the Executive Director of the American Bowl, Scott Phillips, to talk all about the game, the all star game landscape and so much more…
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The December Meeting Dance - what is really being discussed
32 NFL teams means 32 ways of doing December Meetings - but there is likely a pattern to what each team is doing and that is discussed today. @NFL @NFLDraft…
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What it means for Scouts - Bowl opt-outs and New Head Coaches
The College Football Playoff is set - and while there is always room for debate, getting left out and then opting out, is a tough pill to swallow. So - what…
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Sorting through the chaos of the turbulent coaching landscape with Juan Lozano
Neil sits down with Juan Lozano to discuss all that is happening in today's current coaching landscape. Juan Lozano - @mexcoastoffense @NFL @NFLDraft…
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The Next Right Decision - The Next Right Question
It is decision making across the football world - for agents, for players, for teams, for schools, for the portal, for all star games. Every decision is…
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Decisions in Indy - and why Sam is making it tougher
The Indianapolis Colts are exceeding expectations this year - and Daniel Jones is having a solid year. But lingering in the background is a developmental…
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Underachiever or Overachiever - Expectations Matter
Whether you are talking draft picks, free agents, coaches and franchises - what you expect from them frames the way you feel about their success. So, who is…
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Thankful - No matter where or when
Life working in football, and sport, means the holiday season brings another level of busyness - but, no matter where you are, what you are doing and how busy…
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Best Draft and Future GM's - Scouting the League Live
Neil and Rodrik talk live about the Inside the League Best Draft award winners and the names you should be looking for as franchises look for new GM's @NFL…
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Rivalry Games and Scouting Reports
Big players show up in big games - so as NFL Scouts wrap up their fall on-field reports - this week's rivalry games may have a little extra meaning. @NFL…
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How a Soccer Conference in London made me more confident in the NFL
A trip to London and an Agent Live 360 Sponsorship at a Soccer conference left me feeling even more confident that the NFL is doing just fine. @NFL @NFLDraft…
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Making Special Teams Special with Gary Zauner
Great players, great teams and those willing to push the envelope make special teams special - and Gary Zauner has always been one of those men. Gary joins…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - November 14th, 2025
The Great Commission - Matthew 28 @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patriots…
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NFL Scout Plaudits - and what us outsiders can evaluate
NFL Scouts do more than ANYONE gives them credit for - so when it comes time to evaluate the most important position in football, QB, the on-field traits are…
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All Star Game Check in - Hula Bowl - with DPP Todd Worley
As we get closer to NFL All Star Game time it is time to check back in on the oldest game in the circuit - the Hula Bowl. And though there have been recent…
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The Scouting Process - November to December
The college season is wrapping up which means a slight reprieve for college area, regional and national scouts - but as is always the case in the world of…
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Defensive Head Coach? Ok, better have a plan
If your team is looking for its next head coach, should they look at defensive coordinators? Absolutely - the right person should get the job. But along with…
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The Faith and Friday Wrap - November 7th, 2025
Psalms 5 - Trust in the Lord. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patriots…
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Talk yourself out - A scouting practice - Arvell Reese
When players like Ohio State's Arvell Reese take over the national draft scene, it can be easy to fall in love and just say Yes! But good scouts will ask…
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Paterno Knows - The State of Penn State and College Football with Jay Paterno
Jay Paterno has seen Penn State football inside and outside for a long time. So with this years struggles, a James Franklin buyout and the current state of…
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Record Guarantees and Win-Win for Aidan and the Lions with Agent Mike McCartney
The Lions agree to a record deal with culture setter and one of the top edge rushers in the NFL Aidan Hutchinson - so we talk with the man who negotiated the…
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Trade Deadline Noise and the work behind the scenes
There is always smoke come NFL trade deadline time - but where that smoke comes from is always a question. Teams on each side, agents and of course, those in…
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Faith and Friday Wrap - 10-31-2025 - Happy Halloween
Phillipians 4.8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is…
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The Draft Room - Linebackers
Fran Duffy steps into the Draft Room to talk Linebackers in the 2026 draft. From Ohio State to LSU to Georgia and more. Fran Duffy - @FDuffyNFL @NFL @NFLDraft…
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2026 NFL Draft Outlook with Dane Brugler
Never too early to start talking about ALL the players that could be a part of the 2026 NFL Draft. So Neil and I bring on one of the best in the business, The…
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The Right Fit and the Right People to Find it
Finding your next Head Coach is not always just about the sexy play caller or the guy with the right Alma Mater. Fit, culture and expectation matters as well…
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A .500 league - so it ALL matters
There are 32+ ways to do things in the NFL, but consistently consistent organizations have some things in common. So why do some organizations knowingly, and…