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The Green Bay Packers have won a ton of regular-season games under head coach Matt LaFleur, but they've managed just one playoff victory over the past four seasons. They've got a promising roster, but the NFC North promises to be one of the toughest divisions in the NFL in 2025. For this week's episode, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by CheeseheadTV's Aaron Nagler to breakdown how this current Packers team has been built, and whether or not the current roster can compete for a division title, and perhaps a deeper postseason run. Luke also breaks down the start of preseason action this week, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know that quarterback is the most important position in football, and there's more pressure than ever on the young passers coming into the league every year via the draft. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with ESPN's Dan Orlovsky to talk about how young quarterbacks can transcend the variables around them, which traits are vital for their success and development at the next level, and how he would build the perfect franchise QB with different traits from successful signal-callers across the league. As always, Luke also breaks down some of the big storylines from throughout the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not every NFL team is lucky enough to have a superstar franchise quarterback, but there are a couple of fan bases who would be thrilled for a signal-caller who's anything north of average. In this week's episode, Athlon Sports NFL draft expert Luke Easterling is joined once again by Doug Farrar, who returns to the show to evaluate which team has the worst QB room heading into the 2025 season, and why those teams might have any glimmer of hope for the future of the position. Luke also breaks down the curious situation that has 30 of this year's 32 second-round picks still without signed rookie contracts, and as always, shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Texans have many of the key building blocks it takes to build a consistent contender in the NFL, but can they finally take that next step in 2025? Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling is joined by Stephanie Stradley of the Houston Chronicle to talk about C.J. Stroud's progression and his vast array of weapons, some questionable offensive line decisions this offseason, and how Houston has built one of the league's best defenses (that still has a couple of holes to fill). There's also plenty of BBQ talk, of course. As always, Luke also breaks down some of the biggest storylines from around the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's never too early to look ahead to the next NFL Draft, and next year's class is loaded with top prospects who should put on a show this college football season before making the leap to the pros. Doug Farrar returns to the show to join Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest names in the 2026 class, including a high-upside group of QBs, another loaded crop of defensive lineman and edge rushers, and another blue-chip running back. As always, Luke takes you across the league to discuss some of the biggest storylines as we move through the offseason, and takes a trip down memory lane to highlight a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 NFL Draft featured an elite class of wide receivers that was dubbed by many as the best in modern draft history, but did it live up to the hype in Year 1, and what does it have in store for 2025 and beyond? Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports to break down which pass-catchers shined as rookies last season, who should make a big leap in Year 2, and what to expect from the group in the future when it comes to fantasy value in your dynasty leagues. As always, Luke will also break down some of the biggest storylines from around the league, and highlight a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the 2025 NFL offseason turns into a look ahead to training camp and the upcoming season, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling sits down with Greg Auman of Fox Sports to break down the curious case of the NFC South. After four straight years of the same team at the top, is this the year the division crowns a new champion? How are these four teams positioned for a better 2025 following an offseason full of compelling moves? As always, Luke also breaks down some of the biggest storylines throughout the rest of the league, and shines a light on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, it's time to look at how the results impact fantasy managers in dynasty leagues. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Fantasy Life's Thor Nystrom to break down this year's rookie class from a dynasty perspective, looking for sleepers and value picks, breaking down this year's curious QB class, and how to project this year's blue-chip TE prospects. As always, Luke also takes a look at some of the biggest draft-related storylines throughout the league, and shines a spotlight on a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You could make a strong case that the NFC North will be the most hotly contested division in the NFL in 2025, and all four teams could have a legit shot at the title. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports to break down the top storylines for every team in the division coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft, and how their biggest offseason changes could impact the chances of each team hanging that NFC North banner this season. Luke also highlights some of the most compelling rookie notes from this year's schedule release, and shines a light on another random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The big names always steal the headlines, but we all know that there are plenty of gems flying under the radar in every NFL Draft, and the 2025 class will be no different. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Mike Renner of CBS Sports to break down his favorite sleeper picks coming out of this year's draft, and what kind of impact those underrated players can make at the next level. As always, Luke takes a look at some of the big storylines throughout the league as they relate to the draft, and highlights a random prospects from years past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dust is still settling from the 2025 NFL Draft, and it's becoming clear which prospects landed in the perfect spots at the next level. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Bootleg Football's Brett Kollmann to break down the best scheme fits in this year's class, illustrating a handful of players who should have their skill sets maximized by the way their new coaching staff should deploy them. Luke also discusses some of the top draft-related storylines from across the league, and remembers a random player from draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and it's time to break down which teams came away as the biggest winners. Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by EJ Snyder of Bootleg Football to talk about the clubs that absolutely crushed this year's draft class. Luke also discusses some of the biggest storylines from the 2025 draft, including why Shedeur Sanders has a chance to flip the narrative on his draft-day tumble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Draft week is finally here, and to get you ready for the big event, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is once again joined by Doug Farrar for a full preview of all the action that will kick off Thursday night from Green Bay. Luke and Doug give a big-picture overview of the 2025 draft, pound the table for a few of their favorite sleeper prospects, break down a few prospects they'd love to see match up with the perfect team and scheme at the next level, and deliver their hottest takes about this year's class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the 2025 NFL Draft just one week away, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Eric Edholm of NFL.com to break down their bold predictions for this year's event, and reach back into the vault to discuss a couple of random players from draft history. As always, Easterling also reacts to some of the top draft storylines from around the league, and makes a passionate case for another one of his favorite prospects in this year's class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's officially draft month, and with just a few weeks left before the action gets rolling in Green Bay, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by Connor Rogers of NBC Sports to break down what's overrated about the NFL Draft process, and detail some of the most underrated prospects in this year's class before shining the spotlight on a couple of random players from draft history. As always, Luke gives his take on some of the top draft storylines from throughout the league, and stands on the table for one of his favorite players in the class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling is back with NFL writer and film guru Doug Farrar to finish their live Mock Draft. Starting with the Bengals at Pick 17, how will the rest of their mock draft shake out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April has finally arrived, and with the 2025 NFL Draft just a few weeks away, it's time for BPA to venture into mock draft territory. Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by NFL writer and film guru Doug Farrar to project the first round of this year's draft as they pick the first 16 picks of the 1st Round. Stay tuned later this week for the rest of the draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tennessee Titans hold the keys to the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 1 overall selection, and they have a wide range of options that will have a cascading impact on the rest of the draft. Turron Davenport, ESPN's NFL Nation reporter covering the Titans, joins Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling to break down all the different avenues the Titans could pursue at the top of the draft, and how the strengths of this year's draft class could impact the rest of their early-round selections. As usual, Easterling also stands on the table for one of his favorite players in the draft, and breaks down some of the top stories from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defensive line is easily the deepest position group in the 2025 NFL Draft class, so who better to break it down than a former first-rounder at the position? ESPN's Booger McFarland joins Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling to talk about this year's loaded crop of talented DL prospects, and reflect on his own experience as a top-15 pick coming out of LSU back in 1999. Easterling also discusses some of the top news stories in the draft universe, and stands on the table for another one of his favorite players in this year's draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As NFL free agency kicks off, Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus joins the show to discuss how the process of adding new veterans impacts how every team approaches the draft process (and of course, there’s hard-hitting BBQ analysis). Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling breaks down the latest news from around the league, and makes a case for swinging for the fences on a high-upside QB prospect in this year’s class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Athlon Sports' Doug Farrar joins the show to break down what we learned at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, and how modern trends throughout the league are impacting the draft process. Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling breaks down the latest news coming out of a big week in Indy, and makes a strong case for one of his favorite players in this year's draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this premiere episode, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling is joined by ESPN’s Matt Miller for our 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Preview to talk about what matters (and doesn’t) about the NFL Scouting Combine, which prospects could put on a show at this year’s event, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices