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To help kick off our 'Teams that will shape the Draft' series on the pod, Bleacher Report's QB wizard Derrik Klassen joins Matt Harmon to breakdown the teams that hold the top three pick. The pair dive into the state of the franchise for the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders and New England Patriots and how each of the three fits with the top QB prospects in this year's draft.While it's assumed at this point Caleb Williams is headed to Chicago, the two breakdown what makes Williams a spectacular prospect and what his fit looks like with Bears new OC Shane Waldron. The two also debate what the Bears should do with the No. 9 pick and why a prospect like Brock Bowers could be a fun idea with that pick.The two then discuss the state of the Washington Commanders and why it could be a mistake to pass on Drake Maye with the No. 2 pick. While Harmon is skeptical of the recent news Washington could take JJ McCarthy he is sold Washington will take a QB with the pick. Klassen and Harmon breakdown the type of QB and fit Jayden Daniels would be for the Commanders offense.To end the show the two discuss what the New England Patriots should do with the No. 3 pick. Klassen thinks they shouldn't hesitate to draft Maye if he falls to them but would want them to trade back if Williams and Maye are off the board. Harmon and Klassen also identify which teams are in the best position to jump up to No. 3 if the Patriots want to move out.2:00 - Teams that shape the draft series: Top 3 teams4:15 - Chicago Bears at No. 1: Draft Caleb Williams and build around him?8:15 - Derrik Klassen breaks down what makes Caleb Williams an awesome QB prospect17:45 - Examining Shane Waldron's fit with Caleb Williams as Bears OC21:50 - What should Bears do with No. 9 pick? Edge, WR... or Brock Bowers??31:30 - Washington Commanders at No. 2: Likely won't be Drake Maye.... but should it be?33:15 - Derrik Klassen breaks down why people are concerned about Drake Maye (and shouldn't be)37:20 - Addressing the JJ McCarthy smoke around the Commanders + Jayden Daniels fit in Washington49:15 - Beyond pick No. 2... what are the biggest needs for Washington?50:20 - New England at No. 3: Trade pick or take Maye if he falls?1:01:20 - Who is most likely team to trade for No. 3 pick: Minny, LV and who? Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

'Mock Draft Monday' makes its debut with Yahoo's very own Nate Tice joining Matt Harmon to break down his latest mock draft ahead. Every Monday leading up to the draft, Harmon will have one of the top mock drafters in the industry on the pod to break down their latest mock and share their favorite five picks and fits.Harmon has Tice break down his mock draft methodology and what goes into his decision making when placing certain prospects on certain teams. Tice explains how team's free agency decisions help create a clearer picture of what the team thinks they need and what they'll likely target in the draft.Tice then shares his five favorite pick fits in his latest mock which include sending Iowa DB Cooper DeJean to the Rams and Texas WR Adi Mitchell to the Jaguars. Tice also has two of the top OL prospects going to the Seahawks and 49ers to help those offenses reach their full potential in 2024.Tice then shares his least favorite pick from his latest mock that has Washington QB Michael Penix going to the Raiders. On the flip side, Harmon and Tice end the show discussing what makes Drake Maye an outstanding QB prospect.3:23 - Nate Tice's Mock Draft methodology 10:45 - L.A. Rams draft Iowa DB Cooper DeJean 16:00 - Jacksonville Jaguars draft Texas WR Adi Mitchell25:25 - San Francisco 49ers draft Georgia OT Amarius Mims 34:45 - Seattle Seahawks draft Duke OT Graham Barton 41:25 - Indianapolis Colts draft Alabama CB Terrion Arnold 44:05 - Las Vegas Raiders draft Washington QB Michael Penix50:00 - Matt Harmon gets Drake Maye-pilled by Nate Tice Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

The Yahoo Fantasy pod is officially diving into draft season coverage. Every Thursday until the draft, Charles McDonald will be joining the show to break down the class at each skill position. We start, of course, with QBs. Matt Harmon and McDonald dissect the top prospects in this year's class as well as guys to know on day two and three.Harmon breaks down the prospects into 4 categories this year: The top 3, the potential first round enigma, wild card QBs and guys to know on day two-three. The two start with the top 3 and Caleb Williams. McDonald shares what makes Williams the surefire No. 1 prospect and what his fit looks like with the Chicago Bears.The two then discuss Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels and explain why their success in the NFL could be drastically dependent on where they land. Harmon and McDonald then deep dive on JJ McCarthy and what makes him the lightning rod prospect of 2024.The two end the show by looking at Michael Penix and Bo Nix, two guys who could find their way into the first round but likely should go on day two.1:10 - Draft Season Programming note: Mock Draft Mondays debut next week!6:10 - Mike Williams goes to Jets... is this the most 'all-in' team ever?12:20 - 2024 QB Draft class as a whole16:40 - Draft Deep Dive: Caleb Williams29:11 - Draft Deep Dive: Drake Maye38:53 - Draft Deep Dive: Jayden Daniels47:45 - Draft Deep Dive: JJ McCarthy 54:15 - Draft Deep Dive: Michael Penix + Bo Nix1:03:45 - Late round QBs to know Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

We know it's March and you may be more stressed about your bracket this week than your fantasy dynasty shares. Heck, who are we kidding, you definitely have someone you're stressed about after the flurry of free agency moves in the past week. Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens are back to dust off the 'Panic Meter' and provide clarity and calm to all your submissions.But first, the two dive into all the major news that took place over the weekend. Behrens, long-time Bears fan, shares his thoughts on Justin Fields heading to Pittsburgh and Chicago acquiring Keenan Allen. Both agree that Fields can easily supplant Russell Wilson as QB1 for the Steelers and Chicago might have the best set-up ever for a No. 1 overall pick QB to come into.Harmon and Behrens also share their thoughts on Marquise Brown going to KC and how that could impact Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce's fantasy stock in 2024. The two also debate which QB the Vikings could realistically target in the draft now that they have two first round picks.For the Panic Meter, the two take submissions on Will Levis, the Denver Broncos, Diontae Johnson, Justin Herbert, Cowboys RBs and Geno Smith:1:30 - Panic Meter is back for Free Agency... and wow do you all have a lot of panic3:15 - News to catch up on since last pod3:45 - Justin Fields to Steelers... can and will he beat out Wilson for QB1?19:00 - Bears land Keenan Allen... is this the best supporting cast a rookie QB can have?25:30 - Marquise Brown goes to KC... how does that impact Rice's fantasy stock, development?31:30 - Vikings add another 1st round pick... which rookie QB is realistic target?34:30 - Jets get blind slide protector for Aaron Rodgers36:45 - Farewell and shoutout to Aaron Donald40:45 - Panic Meter: Will Levis45:45 - Panic Meter: Denver Broncos 48:45 - Panic Meter: Diontae Johnson 53:20 - Panic Meter: Justin Herbert58:52 - Panic Meter: Cowboys RBs1:00:10 - Panic Meter: Drake London1:01:30 - Panic Meter: Social Submissions Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Of course we have to do winners and losers for the first week of NFL free agency. No better co-host than Dalton Del Don to join Matt Harmon on this traditional endeavor. Del Don and Harmon identify which teams, players and fantasy ecosystems improved the most this week and which took a step back.Note: This was recorded prior to Keenan Allen and Marquise Brown news, follow @MattHarmon_BYB for full reaction to the latest free agency news. 1:05 - Titans steal away Calvin Ridley from Jacksonville8:55 - Carolina finally has a real WR in Diontae Johnson16:05 - Does Ridder-Rondale Moore trade mean Arizona is targeting Marvin Harrison Jr?17:55 - Is Sam Howell really going to compete with Geno Smith in Seattle?20:30 - Joe Flacco is a perfect backup signing in Indy22:15 - Harmon reacts in real time to Bills signing Curtis Samuel24:45 - Free Agency Winners and Losers25:20 - Winner: Atlanta Falcons28:20 - Loser: Minnesota Vikings31:37 - Winner: Kyren Williams33:45 - Loser: Las Vegas Raiders37:15 - Loser: Justin Fields39:25 - Winner: Joe Mixon and Fantasy hipsters who like Bengals other RBs42:30 - Winners: Josh Jacobs + Derrick Henry49:28 - Loser: Trevor Lawrence52:20 - Loser: Tyjae Spears + Tony Pollard53:15 - Harmons sneaky winner54:20 - Del Don's sneaky loser57:40 - Matt's biggest loser: New York Giants Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

What a wild first two days of 'legal tampering' aka NFL free agency. Fantasy guru John Daigle joins Matt Harmon to break down and react to all the major signings that will have an impact on the 2024 fantasy season. Harmon identifies the top ten most important storylines from free agency and discuss them in order of significance:1:45 - No. 1: Atlanta lands Kirk Cousins to ignite skill players11:25 - No. 2: Pittsburgh Steelers get Russell Wilson... yay?17:20 - No. 3: RB FA Market goes bonkers with tons of movement43:10 - No. 4: Browns add yet another distressed WR via trade45:55 - No. 5: Jaguars grab Gabe Davis, trying to get Calvin Ridley back still50:50 - No. 6: Playoff contenders make obvious re-signings 53:23 - No. 7: What are the Raiders?57:25 - No. 8: Rams added some beef to their line1:01:20 - No. 9: Panthers are trying to be normal again* 1:04:30 - No. 10: Patriots are trying to be normal too*Recorded prior to Diontae Johnson trade Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

As one Yahoo NFL senior reporter calls it, the Scouting Combine is the 'Biggest NFL news gathering conference' of the year. That very reporter, Jori Epstein, joins Matt Harmon on the Free Agency preview pod to discuss and dissect the biggest rumors and whispers from last week's Combine to set the stage for next week.Epstein and Harmon start the pod discussing the difference between a QB centric team and QB friendly team and why that distinction is a massive factor for front offices when constructing their roster this offseason. The two then discuss the ripple effect from the ugly Broncos-Russell Wilson divorce and where each side goes from here.Epstein also shares her insights on the conversations around Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield and Justin Fields. She believes while the Vikings want Cousins back, they are also preparing for life beyond Cousins. She also says the market for Justin Fields isn't as robust as some may thought. The two also discuss if a Dak Prescott contract extension is realistic this offseason in Dallas.The two end the show discussing what to expect in the running back and wide receiver free agent markets and if the smoke around JJ McCarthy is real. Epstein believes a few teams could get anxious at QB and make some drastic moves on draft night to land one:1:25 - FA Preview pod: Diving into the combine rumors and whispers3:45 - QB Centric vs. QB Friendly: Why this mindset is set to dominate front office decisions for teams10:20 - Ripple effects of the Broncos-Russell Wilson divorce18:00 - Is Pittsburgh a good fit for Russell Wilson?23:55 - Does Baker Mayfield have a real market outside of Tampa?26:05 - Kirk Cousins leaving Minny a done deal?29:15 - The Justin Fields trade market is not as robust as you think36:40 - Dak Prescott contract extension rumors (look away Cowboys fans)44:50 - RB FA Market: Greatest of all time (and why that's a bad thing for RBs)51:35 - Rookie QB Draft rumors: Caleb a lock for No. 1? Teams trading up for JJ McCarthy?59:35 - WR free agent market rumors: Does a loaded draft class diminish veteran FA's value? Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

No need to wait until next week for free agency to start, we tell you where everyone is going right now. Fantasy expert Tera Roberts joins Matt Harmon for our annual free agency matchmaking show. Harmon and Roberts react to the franchise tag deadline and other major pre-free agency moves that have taken place earlier this week.Harmon and Roberts then predict where the top free agent QBs land. Both believe Kirk Cousins has played his last snap in Minnesota. Both see wild seasons ahead in Denver and a bizarre offseason for Russell Wilson.The two then predict where the top RB free agents land in what is being called the 'greatest running back free agent class of all-time'. Roberts predicts a massive splash signing for the Dallas Cowboys and both believe Houston snags a top guy to take them over the top. Harmon also shares where he thinks Austin Ekeler lands.To end the show, Harmon predicts where the top WRs land and makes a plea for the New York Jets to go after one of the top guys in this year's free agent class. The two also share where the top TEs may land.1:45 - Tag deadline reaction7:42 - Bucs sign Mike Evans, Houston keeps Schultz11:00 - The Russell Wilson era in Denver is officially over13:40 - Quick shoutout to Jason Kelce14:45 - FA Matchmaking show is here15:00 - QB FA Matchmaking43:25 - RB FA Matchmaking50:41 - WR FA Matchmaking1:04:55 - TE FA Matchmaking Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

It's Scouting Combine week in the NFL and there's no better time to get to know the top QB, RB, WR and TE prospects in this year's draft class. Late Round's JJ Zachariason joins Matt Harmon to breakdown each position and identify the top tier prospects as well as the deep sleepers to keep an eye on.Harmon and Zachariason start the show by reacting the Bengals decision to place the franchise tag on WR Tee Higgins and debate if he can be considered a true alpha WR. The two then preview the RB free agency market after it was reported all the top free agent RBs are not expected to be tagged this offseason.The two then debate the relevancy of the Scouting Combine and what actually matters from this week's festivities. The two then breakdown the WR, QB, RB and TEs prospects to watch over the weekend and during draft season:1:40 - Tee Higgins gets tagged: Is he a true WR1?7:10 - Tag, you're not it.... RB FA Market: Loaded... with questions?17:20 - Prospecting with data: Finding the right balance of information, testing and film27:10 - WR Prospects to watch: The clear top 336:08 - WR prospects to watch: Who's WR4? Who's a day two sleeper?52:38 - JJ's favorite sleeper WR55:46 - QB prospects to watch: Obviously the top 31:00:15 - RB class: Is it the weakest class we've seen in awhile?1:05:30 - RB prospects to know1:10:30 - TE prospects to watch: Brock Bowers... and everyone else? Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

It's the pod that was promised. Matt Harmon and The Ringer's Benjamin Solak team up to go through every single new head coach and offensive coordinator hire this coaching cycle and ask one simple question: Is this an offensive ecosystem worth investing in next season?Harmon and Solak do a deep dive on each coach's organizational fit, previous experience, scheme, tendencies and current player personnel to determine which hires are set up for the best success in 2024 and beyond. The two end the show by also discussing which defensive coordinator hire was the best of the offseason:1:35 - L.A. Chargers: Harbaugh as HC, Greg Roman as OC7:47 - Atlanta Falcons: Raheem Morris as HC, Zac Robinson as OC12:28 - Seattle Seahawks: Mike Macdonald as HC, Ryan Grubb as OC18:48 - Carolina Panthers: Dave Canales as HC, Brad Idzik as OC25:12 - Washington Commanders: Dan Quinn as HC, Kliff Kingsbury as OC31:44 - Tennessee Titans: Brian Callahan as HC, Nick Holz as OC36:20 - Las Vegas Raiders: Antonio Pierce as HC, Luke Getsy as OC40:15 - New England Patriots: Jerrod Mayo as HC, Alex Van Pelt as OC44:08 - Philadelphia Eagles: Kellen Moore as OC47:23 - Pittsburgh Steelers: Arthur Smith as OC50:34 - Buffalo Bills: Joe Brady as OC52:58 - Chicago Bears: Shane Waldron as OC55:39 - New Orleans Saints: Klink Kubiak as OC59:57 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Liam Coen as OC1:01:38 - Cleveland and Cincy OC hires1:03:05 - What was the best DC hire this offseason? Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/