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The Mocking the Draft podcast is back for a 2017 NFL Draft recap. Dan Kadar of SB Nationa and Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com break down some of the surprises of the draft as well as which teams had the best and worst drafts. 

With the NFL Draft less than 24 hours away, the Mocking the Draft team colloborates for its first and final 2017 NFL Mock Draft. Dan Kadar of SB Nationa and Matthew Fairburn of the Syracuse Post-Standard go pick-by-pick through the first round, sprinkling in some surprises along the way. How many quarterback go in round one? How far will Deshaun Watson fall? All that and more in this epsidoe. 

Dan Kadar and Matthew Fairburn bring back the Mocking the Draft podcast to preview the 2017 NFL Draft. On the second part of the return epsode, the two took questions from listeners, which led to discussions on Dalvin Cook, Patrick Mahomes, Tyus Bowser and much more. 

Dan Kadar of SB Nation and Matthew Fairburn of The Syracuse Post-Standard return as hosts of the Mocking the Draft podcast to preview the 2017 NFL Draft with a look at the quarterback class. Would the Browns really consider Trubisky with the first pick? How should these quarterbacks be ranked? What other teams will be in the market for quarterbacks?

NFL Draft week is here. On this week's Mocking the Draft podcast, hosts Matthew Fairburn of the Syracuse Media Group and Dan Kadar of SB Nation answer listener questions. And that's it. They're making this show all about the listerns and what you want to know before commissioner Roger Goodell announces the first pick is announced on Thursday night. Whether it's a team need question, where a player might get drafted or something completely random, they'll answer as many questions as possible.

We have another trade. Following a blockbuster trade between the Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Rams for the No.1 pick in the draft, the No. 2 pick has now been moved. The Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles pulled off a blockbuster of their own with the Eagles moving up to the second pick in the 2016 NFL Draft in exchange for the eighth pick and much more. On this week's Mocking the Draft podcast, hosts Matthew Fairburn of the Syracuse Media Group and Dan Kadar of SB Nation analyze the pick and figure out who won and who lost. They'lll also work their way through a new mock draft and answer a few reader questions.

We have a trade. The 2016 NFL Draft was rocked this week when the Tennessee Titans traded the first overall pick to the Los Angeles Rams.  On this week's Mocking the Draft podcast, hosts Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse Media Group and Dan Kadar of SB Nation analyze the trade. Speculation has gone back and forth about who the Rams will take with the first pick, but maybe it should be obvious.  By trading the first pick the Titans reaped a massive haul of picks, including two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and two third-round picks all spread over this year's draft and next year's draft. Why would Tennessee give up the top pick? We discuss that and figure out some names that fit in Music City. The trade also has numerous ripple effects on the draft. What does Cleveland do at No. 2? How far could Laremy Tunsil drop after being the expectant top pick? Those questions and a few from listeners will be answered on this week's MtD podcast.

On this week's Mocking the Draft podcast, hosts Matthew Fairburn of the Syracuse Media Group and Dan Kadar of SB Nation talk quarterbacks. Paxton Lynch of Memphis was the final big-name signal caller to hold his pro day this week. Does having a pro day this late in the schedule hurt Lynch's draft stock? Fairburn and Kadar also try and figure out how many quarterbacks wil get picked in the first round, and which one they'd take fifth. The expectation is that Lynch, Jared Goff of Cal, Carson Wentz of North Dakota State and Connor Cook of Michigan State will be the first four quarterbacks picked. But after that, it's wide open. Could the fifth be Cardale Jones of Ohio State or someone like Jacoby Brissett of North Carolina State? The guys make their picks for the fifth QB.  They'll also annoint their favorite prospects in this year's draft. Maybe not necessarily the top players, but the ones they personally like the most. They'll also answer a few reader questions to close the show.

On this week's Mocking the Draft, we take a look at how free agency has changed the 2016 NFL Draft. Hosts Matthew Fairburn of the Syracuse Media Group and Dan Kadar of SB Nation debate the biggest veteran moves and how the draft's outlook seems to change by the day. Among the biggest moves was quarterback Brock Osweiler signing with the Houston Texans.  What does that mean for Houston's plans in the first round, and does it mean Osweiler's former team the Denver Broncos should draft a quarterback early? One of the other big chips out there is San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. It's expected he'll be on a new team next season, but does that mean whichever team lands him should pass on a quarterback? We also look at some of the notable pro days that have happened, including a reportedly stellar showing by Penn State's Christian Hackenbenberg. We also answer a few listener questions to close the show

On this week's show, hosts Matthew Fairburn and Dan Kadar navigate the minefield that is NFL free agency to deliver a tag team mock draft.  Fairburn, who covers the Buffalo Bills for the Syracuse Media Group, is handling the odd picks starting with the Tennessee Titans at No. 1 overall. Does he go the expected route and give the Titans Ole Miss left tackle Laremy Tunsil or does he present a curveball? Kadar, SB Nation's NFL Draft editor, handles the even picks. Which quarterback will he give the Cleveland Browns at No. 2? Tune into this week's episode to hear the entire mock draft, and more.

The NFL Scouting Combine is over, but what impact will it have on the draft? In this week's episode of the Mocking the Draft podcast, hosts Matthew Fairburn and Dan Kadar look back at the week of events at Lucas Oil Stadium. What repercussions do the workouts and interviews have on the NFL's offseason? They'll take a look at some of the key storylines and answer a few listener questions.  The 2016 NFL Draft is less than two months away. Get ready for it with the MtD podcast.

The Mocking the Draft podcast is back by popular demand! Hosts Matthew Fairburn and Dan Kadar are back to break down the 2016 NFL Draft. In this week's episode they tackle this year's quarterback class. What are some of the best fits for the incoming rookie class? Is there really a franchise quarterback amongst the group? We also look ahead to next week's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and handle a few reader questions.

The 2015 NFL Draft is over and Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation take a look back. We'll talk the best and worst of the draft. Which teams did the best? Which teams made some questionable picks? Following a year of buildup, they'll go over that and much more.

It's draft week, and Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation are back with the Mocking the Draft podcast. We've done all our mock drafts and we've gone through the hot takes, so what's left to talk about regarding the 2015 NFL Draft? This week we'll go over the latest news and rumors surrounding the draft. What does Shane Ray's recent drug bust mean for his draft stock? What will the action be like at pick No. 2 with the Tennessee Titans? Are they taking Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota? Will we see a number of trades again this year? We'll talk those things and much more on the MtD podcast.

Matthew Fairburn of Syracus.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation are back with the Mocking the Draft podcast. This week they're doing another mock draft. For this mock, the guys are doing a full first round and finding picks for the Bills and Seahawks in the second round. Will Jameis Winston go first overall? Probably. But where will Oregon's Marcus Mariota land? Listen in as Kadar takes the odd picks and Fairburn handles the evens. We'll also talk about smoke screen. It's being laid pretty heavy this time of year, so how do reporters try and dig through the smoke to find the truth?

Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation are back with episode No. 56 of the Mocking the Draft podcast. We're just two weeks away from the start of the 2015 NFL Draft, and the takes are getting strong. And ridiculous. And cringeworthy. This week they'll go over some of the wackiest things being said about this year's top prospects. They also answer a few reader questions and much more.

The 2015 NFL Draft is almost here! This week, Matthew Fairburn from Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar from SB Nation are back to answer your questions on the Mocking the Draft podcast. This week we'll take a look at the Tennessee Titans and the No. 2 pick in the draft, a possilble surprise for the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 8 pick and options for the Carolina Panthers in the first round. We'll look at those issues and many more on episode 55 of the MtD podcast.

On this week’s episode of the Mocking the Draft podcast, Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation are fixing two teams. That’s right. They’ll take a look at two NFL teams and figure out their perfect NFL Draft. They'll also debate the merits of Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota, the two best quarterbacks in the 2015 NFL Draft. Why? Becuase this is a draft show and they're contractually obligated to do so (not really). Which is better? Are Winston's off-field issues too big of a concern? Are Mariota's on-field issues a bigger deal? They'll talk that and much more on the latest episode of the MtD podcast.

Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation are back with the Mocking the Draft podcast. This week they take a look at some of the more significant pro days that have taken place and what it means for the NFL Draft. They'll also go over more free agency moves in the NFL and talk about what they mean for the draft. This week's show will also feature a discussion of the best edge pass rushers in the draft. Who is the best? Is it Randy Gregory of Nebraska, Dante Fowler of Florida or Vic Beasley of Clemson? Is there a good sleeper at the position to be found later in the draft? They'll also go over a few news items as they relate to the draft and more on this week's episode of the Mocking the Draft podcast.

Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation are back with the Mocking the Draft podcast. This week they take a look at NFL free agency and will break down which moves have the biggest effect on the upcoming draft. Was it the Lions signing Ndamukong Suh? The Jets getting Darrelle Revis back? Philadelphia making a bunch of weird moves? Every free agent move has a ripple effect. They'll also look at some of the comments left on last week's mock draft and hopefully not break down in tears. They may even touch on the upcoming veteran's combine and much more in the MtD podcast.