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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) break down the latest NFL news, beginning with renewed legal trouble for Rashee Rice. Is the talented wideout worth the trouble anymore in fantasy? They also break down Brock Bowers, Quinshon Judkins and Brian Thomas Jr.’s bounce-back potential before diving into Pat’s recent general manager rankings. Are Brett Veach and John Lynch too high? Is Jason Licht on the spot? Does Darren Mougey deserve more benefit of the doubt? All that and more in a jam-packed show ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

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(3:30) – Denny shares an update on his grill and porch heading into Memorial Day

(7:55) – Top Headlines: Rashee Rice to spend 30 days in jail after violating probation, Klink Kubiak gushes over Brock Bowers

(18:40) – More News & Notes: Quinshon Judkins practicing at OTAs after season-ending leg injury, latest reports on Brian Thomas Jr.’s future with Jaguars

(31:30) – Notable GMs in RotoPat’s Rankings, #1-10: Andy Reid/Brett Veach, Kyle Shanahan/John Lynch

(45:00) – Notable GMs in RotoPat’s Rankings, #11-20: Jason Licht, James Gladstone

(53:25) – Notable GMs in RotoPat’s Rankings, #21-30: Adam Peters, Darren Mougey, Monti Ossenfort

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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter break down the latest NFL news before diving into 2026 schedule analysis. On the news front, they finally put a pin in the Aaron Rodgers talk following his merciful re-signing. On the schedule front, they look into teams with concerning slates and others with excellent playoff matchups. The Cardinals somehow come up in both instances, while Denny highlights the Lions’ easy slate. To end the show, they break down Denny’s recent article on pass-happy red-zone offenses, including elite units like the Rams, Chiefs and Bengals, and more questionable squads like the Broncos and Vikings.

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(2:35) – Denny shares his unpopular take on Victor Wembanyama after Game 1 vs the Thunder

(8:25) – Top Headlines: Aaron Rodgers agrees to 1-year deal with Steelers

(16:00) – NFL Week 1: Favorite, most underrated fantasy matchup

(23:50) – Most concerning, exciting 2026 schedules

(36:35) – Best Week 17 stacking opportunities

(41:45) – Favorite Sunday Night Football matchups

(45:30) – Pass-happy red zone offenses last season: Rams, Chiefs, Broncos, Bengals, Vikings

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Summary: Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter and Kyle Dvorchak break down a newsy week in the NFL, beginning with the reports of Malik Nabers’ clean-up operation on his surgically-repaired knee. How concerned should we be about Week 1 at this juncture? Next, they assess De’Von Achane’s contract extension and Bucky Irving’s (shoulder) health status. They take a look at the upcoming season’s international slate, the Falcons’ quarterback situation, the Cardinals’ quarterback situation, and much more. That includes Emeka Egbuka and Adonai Mitchell’s breakout odds.

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(2:30) – Pat and Kyle take issue with Denny’s youth soccer coaching strategies

(7:55) – Top Headlines: Malik Nabers undergoes “clean up” knee procedure, De’Von Achane agrees to 4-year extension, Bucky Irving not cleared for OTAs with shoulder injury

(27:35) – Early schedule release news & notes: Favorite international game and biggest potential dud

(35:25) – QB Corner: Michael Penix Jr. participating in offseason program after knee surgery, Jacoby Brissett reportedly named starter for 2026

(47:50) – WR items of intrigue: Zac Robinson says Emeka Egbuka will take “huge, huge strides”, Adonai Mitchell’s place on Jets’ depth chart

(56:45) – Impressions of Mike McCarthy “uninstalling” Drew Allar’s work at Penn State

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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter break down the latest news, beginning with Breece Hall’s contract extension. What would another step forward look like for the fifth-year pro? They also assess Jauan Jennings and David Njoku’s new landing spots before getting into Mike McDaniel’s recent comments on Justin Herbert and Quentin Johnston. For the second half of the show, they dig into Denny’s recent article on unlucky wide receivers. Can Ladd McConkey, DJ Moore and Xavier Worthy all improve by sheer virtue of better 2026 luck?

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(2:10) – Denny details his startling discovery on Mother’s Day

(7:15) – Top Headlines: Breece Hall signs 3-year contract extension, Jauan Jennings joins Vikings on 1-year deal, David Njoku reportedly agrees to 1-year deal with Chargers

(23:20) – More News & Notes: Justin Herbert focusing on footwork with Mike McDaniel, Quentin Johnston’s role in LAC offense

(31:20) – Rookie Roundup: Ted Hurts “owned” Bucs minicamp, interest level in Kaelon Black

(38:30) – Unlucky WRs, Pt. 1: Ladd McConkey, DJ Moore

(49:25) – Unlucky WRs, Pt. 2: Rome Odunze, Xavier Worthy, Jalen Nailor

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Summary: Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) take advantage of a lull in the news to break down a recent Rotoworld mock draft, focusing on picks that caught their attention in the first five rounds. Is Justin Jefferson still a feel-good first-rounder, and how far should De’Von Achane fall? They also debate Rashee Rice, Colston Loveland, Bucky Irving and many more players. They end the show by taking a look at Kyle’s recent rookie rankings. Where is the right spot to draft the 49ers’ controversial De'Zhaun Stribling selection, and does the lack of running back talent push Fernando Mendoza up boards?

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(2:30) – Examining Bryson DeChambeau’s comments on his potential next career path

(8:15) – Notable Round 1 Selections: Justin Jefferson (1.09) taken ahead of Amon-Ra St. Brown (1.10) and Malik Nabers (1.12), Ashton Jeanty picked 1.11

(17:10) – Notable Round 2 Selections: De’Von Achane taken 2.01, Omarion Hampton drafted 2.05

(26:00) – Notable Round 3 Selections: Rashee Rice picked 3.01, Jameson Williams taken 3.12, Colston Loveland drafted 3.09

(32:20) – Notable Round 4 Selections: Breece Hall taken 4.01, Lamar Jackson picked 4.11, Bucky Irving chosen 4.09

(41:05) – Notable Round 5 Selections: TreVeyon Henderson drafted 5.02, Christian Watson taken 5.05

(45:10) – Notable Round 6+ Selections: Rookies Jordan Tyson picked 6.06 and Makai Lemon 6.08, Michael Wilson selected 6.05

(49:05) – Examining 49ers rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling

(55:50) – How to handle Fernando Mendoza this year

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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter break down the latest NFL news and draft fallout, beginning with the report that Kyren Williams’ workload could be further curtailed in 2026. They also touch on items on Jalen Nailor, the Ravens’ rookie receivers and much more, including fellow rookie wideouts Brenen Thompson and Malachi Fields. They spend the second half of the show examining improved and disappointing offenses as the offseason’s dust finally settled. What did the Jets, Titans and Browns do to get better? Did the Bucs, Chiefs and Eagles manage to get worse?

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(2:40) – Denny debunks the “analytics approach” to NBA teams in the playoffs

(6:55) – Top Headlines: Kyren Williams reportedly to split work with Blake Corum, Jalen Nailor to take “featured role” with Raiders

(22:35) – Rookie Roundup, Pt 1.: Ravens projected roles for Ja’Kobi Lane’s and Elijah Sarratt

(27:45) – Rookie Roundup, Pt. 2: Brenen Thompson compared to Tyreek Hill, Malachi Fields dubbed “power forward” by Giants GM

(41:30) – Most Improved Offenses this offseason: Jets, Titans, Browns

(54:50) – Most disappointing teams this offseason: Bucs, Chiefs, Eagles

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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) stay focused on draft fallout, this time looking at veteran players who have seen their stock rise or fall. Is it already over for RJ Harvey in fantasy, and how are Bhayshul Tuten and Garrett Wilson looking? They also keep digging into the new rookie class, including No. 33 overall pick De'Zhaun Stribling and Day 3 Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson. They also have items on Cam Ward, Eli Stowers, Jerry Jeudy and Tyler Shough.

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(3:00) – GM John Scheider admits to being “worried” about Mock Drafts linking the Seahawks to Jadarian Price

(10:05) – Top Headlines: Browns “open competition” for starting QB, examining De’Zhaun Stribling in rookie dynasty drafts

(22:35) – RBs impacted by NFL Draft: RJ Harvey, Tyler Allgeier, Emari Demercado

(37:20) – Stock up or down on Cam Ward?

(41:15) – Veteran “winners and losers” after the Draft: Bhayshul Tuten, Garrett Wilson

(50:00) – Pass catchers impacted by NFL Draft: Dallas Goedert, Jerry Jeudy

(55:10) – Examining Tyler Shough entering 2nd season

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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter and Kyle Dvorchak put a bow on the recently-completed draft by going in depth on their favorite and least-favorite picks, including entire classes. Were the Jags and 49ers’ groups as bad as advertised, and were the Browns surprisingly competent? They then reflect back on Round 1. Was the Ty Simpson pick really that bad, and why is the answer still yes? They go further in depth on Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion and other higher-end picks before laying out other selections they loved on Days 2 and 3.

(1:50) – The crew reacts to Diego Pavia not being drafted

(7:40) – Best and worst overall Draft: Browns, Giants, Chiefs, Jaguars, 49ers

(29:30) – Most surprising selections: Rams take Ty Simpson 13th overall, Jaguars add Nate Boerkicher on 2nd Round, Raiders select Jermod McCoy in 4th Round

(39:50) – Favorite and least favorite pick in Round 1: Titans add Carnell Tate, Saints draft Jordyn Tyson, Eagles select Makai Lemon, Cardinals add Jeremiyah Love

(48:45) – Favorite and least favorite pick on Days 2 and 3: Falcons draft Zachariah Branch, Dolphins select Chris Bell, 49ers add Kaelon Black

(55:40) – Standout Day 3 selections: Bills bring in Skyler Bell, Titans draft Nick Singleton, Commanders select Kaytron Allen

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