Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Todd McShay joins to share his thoughts on the first round of the NFL draft, including the surprise QB picks Russillo starts the pod by reviewing all three Thursday night games and series (0:30). Then, Todd McShay joins to share his thoughts on the first round of the NFL draft, including the surprise QB picks, and reveals his top players to target in Round 2 (19:00). Plus, another edition of Live Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (66:40). Do I need to ask permission before proposing to my girlfriend? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, live streams, and ..read more

Getty Images/Ringer illustration Drafting WR Ricky Pearsall late in the first round is a move for the 49ers’ future. But will it keep Aiyuk or Samuel from being part of the present? If it’s the first round of the NFL draft, it’s safe to expect a little drama from the Bay Area. In 2021, it was the Mac Jones vs. Trey Lance debate, with a draft-day rumor of selling the farm for Aaron Rodgers thrown in. In 2022, Jimmy Garoppolo and Deebo Samuel were reportedly on the trade block, though neither was dealt. The 49ers are, almost always, rumored to be trading for or away some player or another. “Why ..read more

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Ryen is joined by Todd McShay to break down the first round of the NFL draft, and by Ceruti and Kyle for some live Life Advice Ryen Russillo and Todd McShay are going to be live on Friday, breaking down the first round of the NFL draft. Later, Kyle and Ceruti will join to do some live Life Advice ..read more

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Tate and JJ talk about Embiid’s incredible performance against the Knicks Tate and JJ react to Embiid’s 50 burger that led the Sixers back into the series and break down their favorite moves throughout the first round of the NFL draft. Then, Seerat and Tate preview each of the Game 3 matchups on Friday night, including Clippers-Mavs, Bucks-Pacers, and Timberwolves-Suns. Host: Tate Frazier Guests: John Jastremski and Seerat Sohi Producers: Tucker Tashjian and Mark Panik Subscribe: Spotify ..read more

Getty Images/AP Images/Ringer illustration At first blush, the shocking Falcons and Broncos selections may look similar. But their differences explain something about the state of NFL quarterbacking—and how teams go about finding their guy. In 1983, six quarterbacks were selected in the first round of the NFL draft. It was unbelievable and unprecedented at the time. John Elway was first off the board, then Todd Blackledge, Jim Kelly, Tony Eason, Ken O’Brien, and a true deep cut for the real fans: Dan Marino. He was the earliest QB6 ever drafted at no. 27 (his selection marked the first time th ..read more

Getty Images/Ringer illustration Quarterbacks were the story of night one of the draft: Six passers were selected in the top 12 picks. Plus: a long wait for defensive players, a huge night for the Bears, and an impressive draft broadcast debut for Bill Belichick. The first round of the NFL draft is in the books! Offense dominated the night, and six quarterbacks were drafted in the top 12 selections. Here are the winners and losers from Day 1. Winners: The Chicago Bears … and Their Fans … and Caleb Williams … and Rome Odunze It was impossible to name just one winner here, so I’m handing out Ws ..read more

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The guys react to the Eagles landing the CB out of Toledo and what he’ll add to the defense, then discuss Joel Embiid’s 50-point effort in a Sixers win The Eagles have selected CB Quinyon Mitchell with the no. 22 pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Sheil and Ben react to the Eagles landing the CB out of Toledo and what he’ll add to the defense. They also look ahead to some of the day two prospects the Eagles could be eyeing. Plus, the Sixers get a huge win behind Joel Embiid’s 50-point effort. We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Chris Rya ..read more

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Nora and Steven are joined by Sheil Kapadia to discuss the biggest story lines after the first round of the draft, starting with the six quarterbacks who were taken in the first round Nora and Steven are joined by Sheil Kapadia to discuss the biggest story lines after the first round of the draft, starting with the six quarterbacks who were taken in the first round. They specifically discuss Michael Penix Jr. to the Falcons at pick no. 8 and Bo Nix to the Broncos at pick no. 12. Then they run through one winner and one loser each, including the Giants, Jag ..read more

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The guys share their instant reactions to the most exciting picks and trades from the first round of the 2024 NFL draft! They unpack the Falcons’ shocking decision to reach for Michael Penix Jr., the Vikings trading up for J.J. McCarthy, and much more. The guys share their instant reactions to the most exciting picks and trades from the first round of the 2024 NFL draft! They unpack the Falcons’ shocking decision to reach for Michael Penix Jr., the Vikings trading up for J.J. McCarthy, the Bears leveling up their offense with Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze ..read more

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Bill and J. Kyle Mann check in on all the NBA playoff series before Bill and Van Lathan go through the big news from the first round of the NFL draft The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the Lakers’ drop to 0-3 against the Nuggets before checking in on every NBA playoff series (1:50). Then Bill and Van Lathan talk about Round 1 of the 2024 NFL draft, including the six first-round QBs, the Falcons shocking the world and Kirk Cousins by drafting Michael Penix Jr. eighth, Round 1 WRs, TE Brock Bowers to the Raiders ..read more