NFL Draft Reactions, Travis’ New Contract and Joe Burrow on Aliens | Ep 88
May 1, 2024
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This podcast episode covers Travis' new Chiefs contract, NFL Draft analysis, Mother's Day gifts, swapping bodies with athletes, Joe Burrow on aliens, and exclusive Lombaby games content. They discuss fast WRs, Eagles' bold choices, NFL scheduling rumors, and NFL butts. The episode includes insights on player physique, memorable player interactions, and player psychology in games.
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Quick takeaways
Chiefs' leadership secured with contract extensions for Coach Reid, GM Veach, and President Donovan.
Historic NFL Draft features record-breaking attendance, six QBs selected in top 12 picks.
Offensive surge in 2024 NFL Draft with 23 offensive players taken in first round.
Discussions on NFL schedule changes including 18-game season and moving Super Bowl to President's Day weekend.
Deep dives
Detroit Breaks NFL Draft Attendance Record
The NFL Draft in Detroit broke the all-time attendance record with over 700,000 fans, making it the most attended draft in history.
Six Quarterbacks Drafted in Top 12 Picks
In a rare occurrence, six quarterbacks were selected within the top 12 picks of the draft, marking the first such instance since 1983 when quarterbacks like John Elway and Jim Kelly were chosen.
Offensive Players Dominate First Round
A total of 23 offensive players were drafted out of the 32 first-round picks, setting a new record for the highest number of offensive players selected in the common draft era. Seven wide receivers were among the top picks, tying the previous record set in 2004.
Kansas City Chiefs Extend Contracts for Coach Reid, GM Veach, and President Donovan
The Chiefs announced contract extensions for Coach Reid, GM Veach, and President Donovan, ensuring their presence and leadership within the organization through 2029. Coach Reid's extension makes him the highest-paid head coach in the NFL, showcasing the team's commitment to continuity and success under their leadership.
Overall NFL Draft Coverage and Noteworthy Picks
Beyond the notable records and extensions, the NFL Draft saw an influx of quarterback selections, an offensive-dominated first round, and significant signings. These events highlighted the evolving landscape of the league, emphasizing offensive strategies and showcasing pivotal moments for players, teams, and the league's future.
The Excitement Around Xavier Worthy's Speed and Talent
Xavier Worthy's selection by the Chiefs at number 28 excites fans due to his record-breaking speed. With a 4.2 40-yard dash time, he is anticipated to be a game-changing wide receiver for Kansas City.
Impact of Additional Bi-Week and Game in the NFL Schedule
There are discussions about adding an additional bi-week and extending the NFL regular season to 18 games. This adjustment aims to provide players with more rest and recovery time amidst the demanding football schedule.
President's Day Super Bowl and Taunting in NFL Games
Plans to move the Super Bowl to President's Day weekend to make it a three-day celebration have surfaced. Additionally, players like Joe Burrow discuss the ban on taunting and share experiences with playful banter and taunts during games.
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In this episode, we finally have some real football news! We've got Travis' reaction to his new Chiefs contract, Jason addressing the rumors he's making a move to TV, and we've finally reveal the launch dates for our videos recapping the insanity that was our live show in Cincinnati.
We also have breakdown of Mother's Day gifts, a No Dumb Question about swapping bodies with another athlete, and Travis recaps his weekend in Vegas raising money with Patty Mahomes.
The guys also breakdown the 2024 NFL Draft. We get into the first round that was dominated by offensive players, the Chiefs adding the fastest WR available, and the Eagles making some bold choices with skill position players. There's also a lengthy discussion about NFL butts, thoughts on NFL scheduling rumors, and an incredible sneak peek at our interview with Joe Burrow. Joe breaks down his thoughts on aliens and his favorite trash talkers in the league.
Reminder that all of our exclusive Lombaby games content has already been dropping on our social channels all week, our full interviews will launch on YouTube this Friday (5/3) followed by a "Best of the Lombaby Games" on Tuesday (5/7) before next week's episode.
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