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NFL analyst Jon Ledyard offers his unique perspective on the league, the Steelers, the Bucs, the NFL Draft, free agency and more, while being joined by brilliant co-hosts like Ollie Connolly and Josh Queipo.
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Jon & Ollie discuss their evaluations of the next 3 edge defenders in the 2026 NFL Draft class, including Penn State’s Dani Dennis-Sutton, Auburn’s Keyron Crawford & Western Michigan’s Nadame Tucker.Penn State EDGE Dani Dennis-Sutton: 1:25-18:30Auburn EDGE Keyron Crawford: 18:30-41:33Western Michigan EDGE Nadame Tucker: 41:33-49:05 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonledyard.substack.com/subscribe
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonledyard.substack.comJon & Ollie roll through team-by-team analysis of the first two days of free agency moves, making sure to touch on every signing and team they didn’t address yesterday, including the Geno Smith trade, the Panthers big moves and the Raiders building things the right way.
Jon & Ollie (and Josh!) go live for the opening hours of 2026 NFL Free Agency to break down every deal and several trades, including Malik Willis to the Dolphins, Mike Evans to the 49ers and much more.If you like this content, you can get ALL of our content for just $35 a year with our 2026 NFL Free Agency sale. Click the button below for 30% off the typical annual price of $50 - the deal expires next Monday, so take advantage now! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonledyard.substack.com/subscribe
Jon & Ollie discuss their evaluations of the next 4 edges, including UCF’s Malachi Lawrence, Michigan’s Derrick Moore and Jaishawn Barham and Texas Tech’s Romello HeightUCF EDGE Malachi Lawrence - 4:07-39:30Michigan EDGE Derrick Moore - 39:30-53:37Michigan EDGE Jaishawn Barham - 53:37-1:24:56Texas Tech EDGE Romello Height - 1:24:56-1:47:00 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonledyard.substack.com/subscribe
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonledyard.substack.comJon & Ollie discuss their evaluations of the next 5 edges, including Clemson’s TJ Parker, Missouri’s Zion Young, Oklahoma’s R Mason Thomas, Illinois’s Gabe Jacas and Tennessee’s Joshua JosephsClemson EDGE TJ Parker - 1:22-25:05Missouri EDGE Zion Young - 25:05-41:30Oklahoma EDGE R Mason Thomas - 41:30-1:01:30Illinois EDGE Gabe Jacas - 1:01:30-1:20:20Tenn…
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonledyard.substack.comJon & Ollie discuss their evaluations of the top 5 edges on the consensus board, Miami’s Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor, Texas Tech’s David Bailey, Auburn’s Keldric Faulk & Texas A&M’s Cashius HowellMiami EDGE Rueben Bain - 18:13-47:45Miami EDGE Akheem Mesidor - 47:46-1:16:58Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey - 1:16:58-1:42:03Auburn EDGE Keldric Faulk - 1:42:…
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonledyard.substack.comJon & Ollie discuss their thoughts on the NFL Combine and its’ importance, Sean Payton & Dave Canales giving up play-calling, Tyler Linderbaum’s pending contract and Maxx Crosby trade options
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonledyard.substack.comJon & Ollie discuss LSU S AJ Haulcy, USC safeties Kamari Ramsey & Bishop Fitzgerald, Texas S Michael Taaffe, TCU S Bud Clark, Missouri S Jalen Catalon and other sleeper safeties in the class.LSU S AJ Haulcy: 4:44-31:49USC S Kamari Ramsey: 31:49-45:07USC S Bishop Fitzgerald: 45:07-58:27Missouri S Jalen Catalon: 1:00:48-1:06:08Texas S Michael Taaffe: 1:06…
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonledyard.substack.comJon & Ollie discuss the pre-draft evaluations for Oregon’s Dillon Thieneman, Toledo’s Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Arizona’s Genesis Smith and Kansas State’s VJ PayneOregon S Dillon Thienemen: 2:02-33:00Toledo S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren: 33:00-53:36Arizona S Genesis Smith: 53:36-1:01:52Kansas State S VJ Payne: 1:01:52-1:19:34
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonledyard.substack.comJon & Ollie discuss how to evaluate the safety position for the NFL in 2026, before breaking down Ohio State S Caleb Downs, Penn State S Zakee Wheatley and Indiana S Louis Moore.Caleb Downs: 25:25-55:09Zakee Wheatley: 55:09-1:13:00Louis Moore: 1:13:00-1:39:22
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonledyard.substack.comJon & Ollie roll through the second part of their LB evals, talking Josiah Trotter, Jake Golday, Jacob Rodriguez, Deontae Lawson, Kyle Louis, Keyshaun Elliott, Kaleb Elarms-Orr, Taurean York & more (PART 1 BELOW)Missouri LB Josiah Trotter - 5:10-30:36Cincinnati LB Jake Golday - 30:36-49:00Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez - 49:00-1:07:15Alabama LB Deontae L…
Jon & Ollie discuss a loaded LB class in the 2026 draft, including Arvell Reese’s rightful position, if Sonny Styles & CJ Allen belong in that special tier too and one LB that might be a tad overrated.0:00-10:40 - Introduction & Average Positional Measurables10:40-20:43 - What Matters When Scouting LBs20:43-51:15 - Ohio State LB Arvell Reese51:15-1:09:44 - Ohio State LB Sonny Styles1:09:44-1:28:00 - Georgia LB CJ Allen1:28:00 - 1:53:50 - Texas LB Anthony HillPart 2 (dropping tomorrow): Josiah Trotter, Jacob Rodriguez, Deontae Lawson, Keyshaun Elliott, Kyle Louis, Jake Golday, Taurean York, Justin Jefferson, Red Murdock, Kaleb Elarms-Orr & Bryce Boettcher This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonledyard.substack.com/subscribe
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonledyard.substack.comJon & Ollie wax poetic about the beautiful defensive struggle of Super Bowl 60, including the relentless pressure paths of Mike MacDonald, Devon Witherspoon's brilliance, Seattle's defensive ferocity, Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels's struggles and much moreHow did the Seahawks scheme pressure to attack New England's protections? Why didn't New England counter punch? The struggles of Will Campbell and Jared Wilson were accompanied by a brutal Maye performance. On the flipside, how did Sam Darnold avoid disasters that normally plague him? How exceptional was Ken Walker? Is it under-discussed how poorly Seattle's IOL played? Christian Gonzalez vs JSN was shockingly one-sided, and Milton Williams had the game of his life - except for his struggles finishing. Will New England's defense forever wonder how they didn't win this game?Also, where do both teams go from here?
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonledyard.substack.comJon & Ollie discuss the upcoming Super Bowl matchup, including how the Patriots defensive line can win the day, how Seattle's offense could create issues for New England's defense and why Drake Maye, Josh McDaniels and Mike Vrabel need to excel.Then, the guys field a bunch of questions from subscribers on the coaching hires, the current state of coaching trees and candidates who got snubbed this cycle.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonledyard.substack.comJon & Ollie discussed the GM and coaching moves from over the weekend, including the Vikings late-January firing of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the fallout from that move and the head coaching cycle coming to an end with Klint Kubiak & Mike LaFleur.Has the fallout from the Kwesi firing definitively missed the mark? Will Ian Cunningham be the right guy for th…
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonledyard.substack.comJon & Ollie run through all of the coaching moves in the NFL over the past 5 days, including Joe Brady to Buffalo, Jesse Minter to Baltimore, Mike McCarthy to Pittsburgh and so much moreCoaching UpdateBills:HC – Hired Joe BradyDC - Jim Leonhard the favorite (Schefter)Ravens:HC – Jesse Minter (replacing John Harbaugh)OC – ?DC – ?* Requested an interview fo…
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonledyard.substack.comJon & Ollie discuss the third installment in the Rams-Seahawks wonderful season series, including Sam Darnold’s brilliance, Kubiak & McVay thriving, Stafford delivering, oh, and Pats-Broncos too.Do Sean Payton and Sean McVay deserve criticism for their game management and situational calls? What’s the proper way to assess both coaches? What individuals …
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonledyard.substack.comJon & Ollie discuss the Titans hiring of Robert Saleh and the Dolphins bringing on Jeff Hafley, including what the vision is with both candidates. Then they break down LAR-CHI, NE-HOU, SEA-SF, DEN-BUF
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonledyard.substack.comJon & Ollie discuss Bills firing Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane somehow keeping his job, the Chiefs bringing back Eric Bieniemy, crossroads offseason for AFC powers and the Falcons hiring Kevin Stefanksi.Did the Bills do the right thing firing McDermott? Are there head coaches out there that might be an upgrade? How did Brandon Beane survive and get prom…
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonledyard.substack.comJon & Ollie discuss the Giants hiring of John Harbaugh, likely coordinator options and why the job was so appealing. Then they reveal the OC/DC fits they’d be most and least excited about around the NFL.
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