The Ryen Russillo Podcast NBA Playoff Team Draft, Todd McShay Grades Some NFL Draft Comps, and Jon Anik on UFC 300
Apr 16, 2024
NBA playoff team draft with Todd McShay grading NFL player comps. Jon Anik discusses UFC 300, Holloway's knockout, and star power. Alliance pick with Life Advice on handling roommate breaking stuff.
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Draft For Upside, Not Only Favorites
- Use draft-value math, not just power rankings, when picking playoff teams; favor underdogs with big seed-differential bonus potential.
- Map each team's playoff path and choose picks that maximize bonus points for upsets and deep runs.
Russell Wilson Is A Reasonable QB Floor
- Todd McShay says Russell Wilson as a career outcome for Caleb Williams would be a clear win because Wilson was an elite, long-term starter who won a Super Bowl.
- McShay and Russillo agree Wilson-level play is an acceptable floor even if not Patrick Mahomes-level greatness.
Pass-Rusher Comp Sets Draft Expectations
- Comparing Dallas Turner to Leonard Floyd highlights expectations: take him only if you accept a solid but not elite pass-rusher outcome.
- McShay prefers higher upside or longer-term impact from a top-10 defensive pick than Floyd-like production.