2026 Pre-Draft Bash: Live from Wayland Brewing Company with Jim Monos

A huge thank you to everyone who headed out to Wayland Brewing Company in Orchard Park, NY for this spring’s pre-draft bash. Wings, beers, many football stories. It was a hell of a time. I’ll be sure to schedule more in-person hangouts into the future.

Before all festivities, Jim Monos and myself dinged the record button for one more pod ahead of the draft. Video and audio of that replay is above.

Where will Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love go? I wrote a column on the matter and get Monos’ thoughts as a longtime NFL scout. Also, we discuss the pros ‘n cons of this year’s wide receiver class. One scout was particularly scathing when it came to Jordan Tyson, a prospect who seems to have gained traction late. Monos weighs in. You’ll also want to hear my co-host’s analysis of KC Concepcion.

Mostly, we get into organizational structure and how the draft works inside a building.

Our audio sadly cut out when I shared an insane Jerry Jones story inside the draft room. Relive the surreal scene here.

One major takeaway from our first live show at Wayland? The wings are severely underrated.

Thanks to those who hung out on Substack Live remotely and everyone who made the trip locally.

Let’s keep the party going inside the chat all three days of the draft.

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