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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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From Player to Super Bowl to Scout, Drafting Bryce and life on the road with guest Michael Coe
Life on the road for any scout is a constant stream of report writing, character digging and changes to the schedule all while trying to keep up with what is…
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Front Office Traits, Deserving Names and climbing the NFL Ladder
The Jets and owner Woody Johnson started the annual firing cycle this week, on the coaching side, but are front office names in jeopardy as well? Joe Douglas…
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NFL Draft Bible, Media & Scouting and a Unique perspective with Ric Serritella
The NFL Draft Bible was once one of the hottest guides for those interested in the NFL Draft. But with changes in technology, paper copies went by the wayside…
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Just Win Baby, the Raiders Franchise and the Shrinking NCAA All Star Game Field with Dane Vandernat
Are NCAA All-Star games going the way of the dinosaur? Just a short time ago the 3rd game in the pecking order disappeared and now, with questions at the top…
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The Culture Challenge and how you lead through it - with Jack Easterby
Leading through challenges is what often separates good leaders from great leaders. Great teams have great cultures, great cultures have great leaders, and…
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Franchise Stability and Career Revival - Howie Roseman & the Philadelphia Eagles with guest Fran Duffy
There are many ways to construct, build, adjust and win within NFL Front Offices. Different philosophies and leaders have kept certain franchises at the top of…
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Culture, Championships and why it matters - with guest Joey Clinkscales
Who drives the culture? The Head Coach? General Manager? Quarterback? Or someone else? Great teams almost always have a great culture and there is always a…
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Scouting, Draft Preparation and keeping up with the game with Draft Analyst Dane Brugler
Scouting for 1 of 32 NFL franchises has its advantages and intricacies; scouting the entire NCAA and thinking about fit for all 32 takes another level of…
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Continuing to take the East-West Shrine Bowl to the next level with Guest Eric Galko
The East-West Shrine Bowl has solidified itself as one of the two premier all star games for the NFL Draft hopefuls, all while adjusting on the fly and seeking…
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Scouting Pedigree, Team Building and the Pre-season grind with Eric Stokes
Having the opportunity to work, learn and grow under some of the most highly respected decision makers in the NFL is one thing, taking advantage of all the…
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Scouting Hall of Famers - All in a Seasons work - with Tom McConnaughey
Getting into the scouting industry has changed, just a bit, since Tom McConnaughey got his start. But the principles of the game and what it takes to evaluate…
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From DEC to GSE - leading in the agent world with guest David Canter
Starting a new season of Scouting the League with one of the most well known, for good or for bad, agents in the business. David Canter of GSE Worldwide goes…
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Successful Scouting, Franchise Stability and what makes it all go with guest T.J. McCreight
The Baltimore Ravens are at the forefront of scouting stability in the NFL and T.J. McCreight was lucky enough to get his start there. But the Browns…
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From Player to Agent and Leader in the Industry with John Thornton
Roc Nation Sports changed the sport representation space when Jay-Z entered the world. After his playing days were done, philanthropy led to NFLPA…
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Evaluating the evaluators and his time in Arizona with guest Dru Grisgon
Changes at General Manager often mean changes down the line, regardless of how well you do your job. Dru Grigson experienced that in Arizona after a long and…
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From Scout to Agent - Navigating life on both sides with guest Mike McCartney
From the top of the Philadelphia Eagles front office staff to one of the top agents in the NFL - Mike McCartney is a football guy. From his start in coaching…
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A Worldwide Game - The NFL and International Pathway Program with Mark Dulgerian
Jordan Mailata has become a well known name across the U.S. - but humble beginnings and the International Pathway Program helped him get his start and is now…
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The Houston Texans are here to stay with guest Aaron Wilson
At this time in 2023 there was optimism and question surrounding #2 overall Pick CJ Stroud, first year HC DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans; but now, 1 year…
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Franchise Building and the Philadelphia Eagles with guest Jake Rosenberg
It doesn't matter where you start, it is where you finish. This is true not only on the competition field but in a career as well. From commodities broker to…
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Storylines from the football world with Kalyn Kahler- plus, managing media relationships
Kalyn Kahler has paid her dues in the media world writing for the Defector, Sports Illustrated, and now The Athletic. A start under Peter King taught her that…
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Excitement in Washington? Why they might finally have the right formula with guest Ben Standig
Washington was once one of the most successful franchises in the NFL, but hard times have come to stay. Insert a new Owner, new GM, new HC and serious roster…
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Monday Front Office Updates and Major Changes Coming
Front office changes have slowed but an out of the box move still gets us talking. Why are scouting staff's about settled and what changes or announcements can…
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All Star Game Scouting and the College Gridiron Showcase with Mike Rittelmann
All Star Games are an essential part of the scouting and draft process - even beyond the Senior Bowl and E/W Shrine Game. We talk to Mike Rittelmann, the…
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Memorial Day Remembrance and Monday NFL Updates
For all those that served and paid the ultimate price - we at Scouting the League - say Thank You. No words can ever repay what was taken, but we take this day…
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More Speed, More Training - More Pre-draft focus with one of the best: Pete Bommarito
The Pre-draft process is now over, guys are signed and working to make the squad - but that doesn't mean we have forgotten about the pre-draft process. Making…
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Front Office Updates - your Monday catchup with Neil and Rodrik
Front Office changes are what Neil Stratton does best - so we bring them straight to you. A quick wrap of front office moves from around the league and what we…
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Analytics and Football - a marriage that is here to stay with Guest Matt Manocherian
When people hear the word "Analytics" - many things come to mind. So we asked Matt Manocherian, former NFL front officer staffer and now member of Sports Info…
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Scouting and Front Office Change - Where are we, where did we come from and where are we going
Front Office changes have gone from an afterthought in the football world to headline making news as all things football dominate the sports pages (or…
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Draft Analysis with Jordan Reid of ESPN - Draft, process, scouting and what made his jaw hit the floor
Covering the NFL Draft is a big deal, and being an understudy to The Godfather of the Draft, Mel Kiper Jr, may be even bigger. Jordan Reid of ESPN comes on to…
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Draft Time with College Scouting Director Blake Beddingfield - all you need to know
19 years in the Draft Room gives you some rare perspective on all things NFL Draft, so we asked Blake Beddingfield all the questions for Draft week 2024. From…
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Mock Draft time with Eric Edholm of NFL.com - who goes where and why, plus some top 100 players talk
Eric Edholm of NFL.com joins the program to talk his 2024 NFL Draft Mock 1.0. While plenty has changed since its release, we dive into the questions each team…
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Scouting in April - All you need to know from someone who has done it
Scouting in April can be a lot about headlines and rumors - when in reality, teams are still hard at work setting their final boards. As a scout with the…
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Speed Merchants and Unfiltered Combine talk - Speed and Combine Training talk with guest Tony Villani
The NFL combine has seen times, seemingly, get faster and faster. Yet we may not be getting the whole truth..... Tony Villani, founder of XPE sports goes…
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Portal Time is nearly here (again!!) - We dive into best practices, what to avoid and the future of it all with guest Dave Shumate
When you have been with some of the powerhouse programs that Dave Shumate has been, you gain perspective on all things college football. We unpack Nick Saban's…
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The Epitome of Scouting Stability, the 40 yard dash guy and scouting the country -Guest Mark Gorscak
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been the epitome of stability and continuity, and as a result, have had consistent success year over year. From BLESTO Scout to…
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Free Agency and the method to the madness, Cap and Cash and more -with guest Nick Polk
Wave 1 of NFL Free Agency is upon us and a lot of money is being spent in hopes of future success. We discuss all things salary cap with a guy who was on the…
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Combine Cleanup - ITL Seminar and Symposium - BART List Award Winners and the future of the Combine
One of the most exciting, and sometimes impactful, weeks of the year is done - which just leads to the next cycle of the pre-draft process. Neil and I jump…
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The First Domino- Justin Fields and the Bears? How the QBs shake out in the 2024 and more with Greg Gabriel
Everyone is waiting on Justin Fields and the Bears to see where the 2024 Draft direction really goes - so we invited longtime NFL Scout and Chicago Bear Greg…
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The Transfer Portal - The Beast it has become with Oscar Monnier
From 2019 to today the Transfer Portal has changed and evolved. Oscar Monnier has seen it first hand at Northwestern, Oregon, Stanford, Duke and Texas A&M. We…
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The GOAT says the game has changed, plus SB recap and more with Guest James White
The Chiefs edge the 49ers in what was nearly the first ever 2 overtime Super Bowl. We discuss what we saw and what we thought? Overtime rules and strategy-is…
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All Star Games done, Scouting Meetings Now, Combine Next - all you need to know with guest Blake Beddingnfield
The East/West Shrine Game and Reese's Senior Bowl have wrapped up, players have hopefully helped themselves through the process, but what does it all mean for…
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Onn Site at the Senior Bowl - what does the game really mean to Scouts? And James Kirkland on to discuss the NCAA and changing landscape
From under the bleachers at Hancock Whitney Stadium and the 2024 Reese's Senior Bowl we discuss all things football. Changes to front offices in New York and…
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Jimmy Noel is back to discuss College Personnel, Recruiting, The Portal, NCAA Changes and so much more
Special Guest Jimmy Noel is back to discuss all things college football. How has recruiting changed, where does the transfer portal factor in and how does NIL…
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Special Guest Jimmy Noel - life with the Browns and Chiefs. What makes John Dorsey Special? Stories from the Draft Room
Special Guest Jimmy Noel joins Neil and Rodrik and discusses his time with 2 iconic franchises in the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs. What was special…
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Those who stay will be Champions - A Dominant Title and what it could be for Harbaugh. Special Guest Russ Bolinger
Those who stay will be Champions! Blake Corum, Donovan Edwards and a filthy defense made sure that was the case for the Michigan Wolverines. We dive into the…
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CFP Semifinal Review, Championship preview, plus QB’s in the first round and how scouts use comparisons
Great CFP Semi-final games lead to Washington vs Michigan for the big trophy. We dive into both games, the players and who helped themselves plus we preview…
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All Star Games - Why they matter and what comes next. Plus - NY6 previews, fun stories and more.
The Big 2, Reese's Senior Bowl and the East/West Shrine Game, along with the CGS, Tropical, Hula and HBCU Legacy bowl are fast approaching. So, how do NFL…
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December Meetings, Character Reads, Underclassmen, and getting the 2024 Draft Board Started
NFL Scouts are off the road and for the first time since training camp, getting together to talk about the tireless work they did during the fall. Character…
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The Transfer Portal - and what it means for Scouts. Covid year nightmare and advising athlete on future decisions.
With the transfer portal red hot and the changing college landscape, how do NFL Scouts navigate these getting character and get the full story on draft picks?…
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CFP - Did they get the top 4 right? What about Heisman Finalists? And Opt out Season, how do scouts view them.
The top 4 is set for the College Football Playoff, and is was not without controversy. Did the CFP Committee get it right? What about the Final 4 in the…
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Coaches Fired, GM gone, Scouts in limbo -Front Office Changes and a tempestuous Owner
With the Raiders making changes at both Head Coach and General Manager and now Frank Reich being shown the door in Carolina - how do Scouts manage this…
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Value positions and HWS. Texans and Raiders in opposite directions. Upset the Dawgs?and Forget the NCAA
OT and Edge rushers as value positions at all times in the NFL, why and how to track it. The Texans in the right direction, time to go all in? The Raiders in…
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Trade Deadline and the Commanders Future, Young vs Stroud and consistency at QB, Grade Scales and more
The #NFL trade deadline has come and gone, what did your team do and what are the Commanders planning? Young gets his first W vs Stroud but where is each QB…
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Scouting Down the Stretch, The Caleb Williams Conundrum, Great Expectations and the Michigan Witchunt
What are college scouts looking for down the stretch as they get closer to finalizing their in season reports? Setting the stage for all star games, the…
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Tanking is for Dummies, the Michigan OL, Silencing the Noise and Way too many QB’s
Tanking is for Dummies - #NFL teams do not and should not tank. Why I mute games when I am watching and how to keep the right mindset scouting amid all the…
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Young and Stroud - Convincing yourself and 2024 talented young arms
Scouts at all levels convince themselves that "This Guy" has what it takes, despite what all the signs say. Why? And how does this manifest itself through an…
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Week 1 NFL Action - Will Caleb Williams actually stay at USC? Hook ’Em upset and the QB that helped
Quick snapshot of NFL action in week 1 and the QB's that did and did not play well. With Caleb Williams dad making statements about his son's future, is there…
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NFL Preview, Division Winners and who will take a step back
Week 1 NFL Preview. Who is going to come out on top in each division? Who is going to take a step back? What players to watch for? A scouts take on how the…
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Scouting Week 0/1, the Buffs and Primed and NFL Preview
Kicking off the NCAA season with Weeks Zero and 1. What have NFL Scouts gleaned from early performances and what are they looking for moving forward. The…
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TE Payne Durham
A one time lacrosse recruit that has himself primed to now be drafted into the NFL. The Purdue Boilermaker TE will have a chance to show his skills at the…