{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On NFL Scouting with the Draft Dudes - Daily podcast covering NFL and College Football scouting","slug":"locked-on-nfl-scouting-with-the-draft-dudes-daily-podcast-covering-nfl-and-college-football-scouting-55283","podcast_index_feed_id":55283,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/426sXMl4","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/nfl-scouting-with-the-draft-dudes/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/4638a61f-6fe2-4fc0-9398-c6118a63c1d6/65ba0b3e-50c6-4d13-aa12-40a6873e255b/3000x3000/microsoftteams-image-5.png?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On NFL Scouting with the Draft Dudes podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for every aspect of professional and college football scouting. Hosted by NFL experts Kyle Crabbs and Joe Marino, the Draft Dudes bring you roster construction, salary cap management and much more. You’ll get your daily NFL fix from a different point of view with expert, local analysis, opinions, breaking news, special guests, and coverage of all aspects of building a successful NFL franchise. Locked On NFL Scouting with the Draft Dudes takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from all over the NFL. The Locked On NFL Scouting with the Draft Dudes podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T00:18:36.308434+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nfl-scouting-with-the-draft-dudes-daily-podcast-covering-nfl-and-college-football-scouting-55283"},"episode":{"title":"FOUNDATION: Are the Raiders Setting Fernando Mendoza Up to SINK or SWIM Right Out of the Gate?","slug":"foundation-are-the-raiders-setting-fernando-mendoza-up-to-sink-or-swim-right-out-of-the-gate","published_at":"2026-04-29T10:36:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nfl-scouting-with-the-draft-dudes-daily-podcast-covering-nfl-and-college-football-scouting-55283/foundation-are-the-raiders-setting-fernando-mendoza-up-to-sink-or-swim-right-out-of-the-gate","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nfl-scouting-with-the-draft-dudes-daily-podcast-covering-nfl-and-college-football-scouting-55283","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/nfl-scouting-with-the-draft-dudes/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/16ae0f/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/4638a61f-6fe2-4fc0-9398-c6118a63c1d6/episodes/fed80b99-dc1a-482e-b6c1-a71e4f8fd340/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=4638a61f-6fe2-4fc0-9398-c6118a63c1d6&awEpisodeId=fed80b99-dc1a-482e-b6c1-a71e4f8fd340&feed=426sXMl4","summary":"Las Vegas Raiders gamble their future on Fernando Mendoza as the 2026 NFL Draft’s top pick — but is the rookie QB set up for success? Kyle Crabs and his co-host break down the strengths and risks surrounding the franchise’s new direction, from Klint Kubiak’s first year as head coach to a revamped quarterback room headlined by Kirk Cousins. The Raiders’ coaching chemistry, offensive line uncertainty, and the dynamic tight end duo of Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer all come under the microscope. Key talking points include the underwhelming wide receiver corps, Ashton Genti’s role as the lead back, and whether the run-heavy approach can truly support a rookie signal-caller. The conversation covers recent draft strategies, free agent options like Jauan Jennings, and major questions about the Raiders’ defensive front despite Maxx Crosby’s dominance. Will this risky roster construction accelerate Mendoza’s growth, or leave Las Vegas in NFL limbo?","meta_description":"Las Vegas Raiders gamble their future on Fernando Mendoza as the 2026 NFL Draft’s top pick — but is the rookie QB set up for success? Kyle Crabs and his c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2028,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-nfl-scouting-with-the-draft-dudes-daily-podcast-covering-nfl-and-college-football-scouting-55283/episodes/foundation-are-the-raiders-setting-fernando-mendoza-up-to-sink-or-swim-right-out-of-the-gate/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nfl-scouting-with-the-draft-dudes-daily-podcast-covering-nfl-and-college-football-scouting-55283/foundation-are-the-raiders-setting-fernando-mendoza-up-to-sink-or-swim-right-out-of-the-gate.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}