Heed the Call with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler NFL Draft Primer with Lance Zierlein + NFL Report Cards
Feb 27, 2025
Conor Orr, an NFL writer and analyst, joins Lance Zierlein, a renowned NFL draft expert, to delve into the latest NFLPA Team Report Cards. They discuss the impact of team environments on players and share insights on Matthew Stafford's current situation. Zierlein also breaks down the 2025 draft class, highlighting standout prospects and potential trades. The conversation is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and critical evaluations of the NFL draft dynamics, making for an engaging and insightful discussion.
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Golden Girls Analogy
- Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler jokingly compare their producer, Justin Graver, and colleague, Connor Orr, to characters from Golden Girls.
- Graver's lack of familiarity with the show leads to a humorous generational gap discussion.
Connor's Impending Fatherhood
- Connor Orr's wife is expecting a baby, and the hosts jokingly play out scenarios of how the birth might interrupt the podcast recording.
- They discuss the anxiety of driving home with a newborn.
NFLPA Report Card Timing
- The NFLPA Team Report Cards serve as a valuable tool for players, especially during free agency.
- Releasing the report cards after the combine forces GMs and coaches to address their teams' shortcomings publicly.