The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL A 2018 Redraft: Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson at the top, and lessons we can learn from this loaded class
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Jul 3, 2025 Dane Brugler, an NFL Draft Analyst at The Athletic, joins Robert Mays to dissect the fascinating 2018 NFL Draft with the benefit of hindsight. They explore how the selection of standout quarterbacks like Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson could have reshaped team fortunes. The conversation highlights critical decisions, such as the Giants’ choice between Saquon Barkley and Lamar Jackson, and evaluates how alternatives could have transformed franchises. Brugler emphasizes the long-term impact of these picks, making for insightful and entertaining analysis.
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Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson Top Picks
- With hindsight, Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson should be the first two picks in 2018, swapping the original order.
- Both quarterbacks fit better given their styles and situations compared to their actual draft spots.
Fred Warner's Elite Value
- Fred Warner is arguably the best non-quarterback from this draft class and a reliable cornerstone on defense.
- Drafting a linebacker high is risky, but Warner's consistency and impact wipe away that uncertainty.
Patience Pays on Offensive Line
- Invest early in offensive linemen even if development takes time.
- Patience with players like Jordan Mailata can yield a top-five tackle after initial growth years.