{"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":"2026-09-29T12:18:43.815213+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":"OPTIMISM: Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza LEADS the Way as Rookie QB Performances GRAB Headline","slug":"optimism-raiders-fernando-mendoza-leads-the-way-as-rookie-qb-performances-grab-headline","published_at":"2026-08-17T10:23:05+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/optimism-raiders-fernando-mendoza-leads-the-way-as-rookie-qb-performances-grab-headline","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/f3147f06-5308-411e-a582-8cead2e4d087/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=4638a61f-6fe2-4fc0-9398-c6118a63c1d6&awEpisodeId=f3147f06-5308-411e-a582-8cead2e4d087&feed=426sXMl4","summary":"NFL preseason debuts light up as Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, and Drew Allar spark optimism for the Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Can these rookie quarterbacks sustain their momentum and accelerate their teams’ timelines? Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs spotlight standout performances—Mendoza’s poise under center, Simpson’s touch on the move, and Allar’s newfound confidence—and break down the implications for each franchise's quarterback battle. Jeremiah Love’s high-profile but injury-shortened debut for the Arizona Cardinals raises fresh concerns about rookie expectations and guaranteed contracts in today’s NFL. Elsewhere, Von Miller eyes the all-time sack leaderboard with a move to the Dallas Cowboys, but will his sack-chasing style create defensive headaches? The hosts also track Day 2 wide receivers, including Jacoby Lane, DeZuan Stribling, and Caleb Douglas, all making noise in crowded position battles for the Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and Miami Dolphins. Which breakout star will redefine their team’s offense this season?","meta_description":"NFL preseason debuts light up as Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, and Drew Allar spark optimism for the Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, and Pittsburgh S…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1964,"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/optimism-raiders-fernando-mendoza-leads-the-way-as-rookie-qb-performances-grab-headline/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/optimism-raiders-fernando-mendoza-leads-the-way-as-rookie-qb-performances-grab-headline.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}