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5 min read"Amongst 37 qualifying quarterbacks, he was first in hero throw rate, and he was fifteenth in CPOE." That was Derek Brown, defending JJ McCarthy against the charge that the Vikings were right to move on from him after just ten starts. The exchange captures the central tension of the episode: NFL teams, fantasy managers, and analysts are all trying to separate genuine talent from hype, injury history, and thin resumes. The hosts—Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson—walk through five specific "landmines" in the 2026 draft class, each a player or positional group where the gap between perceived value and actual risk is dangerously wide.
The Quarterback Trap: Ty Simpson
The first landmine is Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, who has been gaining "helium" from analysts like Dan Orlovsky. The hosts see a classic bust profile. Simpson has fewer than 15 college starts, a threshold that historically produces far more failures (Mitchell Trubisky, Anthony Richardson, Dwayne Haskins) than successes (Cam Newton is the lone outlier). He is also 23 years old—the same age as JJ McCarthy, who has already been in the NFL for two seasons—meaning he is not a young project with room to grow. His tape shows a player who was excellent against man coverage but bad against zone, which Erickson flags as a sign he needs more reps reading defenses. Brown adds that Simpson's numbers cratered i
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:35) **Show Open & 90s Action Movie Banter** - Joey P, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson kick off with a discussion on Andrew’s recent 90s action movie kick, including recommendations like *Demolition Man* and *Point Break*.
- 2 (03:58) **Baker Mayfield’s Injuries & Buccaneers Outlook** - Reacting to Lavonte David’s quote about Baker Mayfield playing through multiple injuries in 2025, the crew debates whether this makes Tampa Bay a buy-low candidate and a dark horse Super Bowl contender.
- 3 (08:25) **JJ McCarthy’s Future & the Vikings’ QB Situation** - Blake Corum’s praise for JJ McCarthy is discussed. The panel argues the Vikings’ “open competition” between McCarthy and Kyler Murray is a farce, with concerns about McCarthy’s lack of reps and Justin Jefferson’s frustration.
- 4 (14:44) **Dexter Lawrence Trade Request** - The Giants’ defensive tackle requests a trade. The crew analyzes whether New York will extend him or deal him, noting his age (29), down year, and the Giants’ poor run defense.
- 5 (19:59) **Prospect Landmine #1: QB Ty Simpson** - Starting the main segment, the panel identifies Alabama QB Ty Simpson as a major risk due to limited starts (under 15), age (23), injury history, poor performance against zone coverage, and a comp to Jake Browning.
- 6 (30:05) **Prospect Landmine #2: WR Jordan Tyson** - Despite being a top WR prospect, Arizona State’s Jordan Tyson is flagged for a severe injury history (ACL, collarbone, hamstring), low YAC production, and a poor contested catch rate (43.8%). The upside is acknowledged but tied to his upcoming private workout.
- 7 (39:25) **Prospect Landmine #3: WR Chris Bell** - Louisville’s Chris Bell is scrutinized for his limited route tree (mostly short routes), a torn ACL, and a late breakout. Comps to Chase Claypool and Xavier Legette highlight the boom-bust nature of his profile.
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Show Notes
Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they go through some news from around the league and highlight their Top 5 potential landmines in the upcoming NFL Draft!
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
NFL News - 0:03:16
Lavonte David - 0:03:21
JJ McCarthy - 0:07:49
Dexter Lawrence - 0:14:06
Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:18:31
NFL Prospect Landmines - 0:19:19
Ty Simpson - 0:19:32
Jordyn Tyson - 0:28:25
Chris Bell - 0:37:49
The soon-to-be named Fantasy RB2 - 0:44:52
Michael Trigg - 0:50:15
Hard Rock Bet - 0:55:03
What team NEEDS to crush the draft this year? - 0:56:08
Outro - 1:02:18
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