Could Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense get back to their 2018 selves this season? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald make their predictions for 2025. Which schemes will trend upwards? Which teams will have bounceback seasons? And which players are poised to break out? The Football 301 crew peeks into the future to answer all of these questions and dips into the mailbag to close out the show!

(3:10) - Condensed formations are back

(10:10) - Panthers defense breakout season?

(15:50) - Tight ends are important again!

(26:00) - Ricky Pearsall breakout season

(31:00) - Dolphins offensive line decline

(35:00) - Busy backfields

(38:10) - Rams pass rush

(43:50) - Chiefs offensive expansion

(52:50) - Under center passing returns!

(1:01:20) - Lightning round

(1:09:50) - Mailbag: How to build an OL

(1:16:00) - Mailbag: Does Zac Taylor get enough credit?

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What are the expectations for the second-year quarterbacks in the NFL? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald set their optimism scales for year two of the 2024 first-round quarterback draft class. Where do Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy and Bo Nix stand, and what should we expect to see this season?

Plus, the news is out that the NFL is allowing players to compete in flag football in the LA28 Olympic Games, but who would make the best team? The guys pick their Top 5 players to be on the Dream Team of flag football. Don't miss out on today's Football 301!

(3:35) Caleb Williams

(19:52) Jayden Daniels

(30:59) Drake Maye

(45:24) Michael Penix Jr.

(1:00:01) J.J. McCarthy

(1:08:57) Bo Nix

(1:19:05) Building our Olympic flag football dream teams

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Could Shedeur Sanders get cut from the Browns' QB-heavy roster by the start of the season? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald ask the biggest questions on their mind for the NFL teams with new starting quarterbacks. But first, they give their hot takes on the 2025 NFL schedule release and share their thoughts on Derek Carr's retirement and his potential successor, Tyler Shough. They move on to discuss the QBs they expect to start for new teams, including Sam Darnold, Justin Fields and J.J. McCarthy. Then, they take a look at some teams that still have questions about their starting QBs. You don't want to miss another fun episode of Football 301!

(2:51) NFL schedule release hot takes

(8:02) Derek Carr retires, what are our expectations for Tyler Shough?

(17:23) New starting QBs in new places

(1:02:00) Teams with QB questions

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How will George Pickens handle life with the Dallas Cowboys? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald break down the impact of the mercurial receiver's trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then the Football 301 gang shares their favorite (and least favorite) offseason moves. Free agents, draft picks and coaches - they're discussing it all. They finish the show up with a dip into the mailbag!

(4:30) - Cowboys trade for WR George Pickens

(17:50) - Favorite offseason additions

(1:22:30) - Which edge rusher has the best bend in the NFL?

(1:26:25) - How can your offense get a better passing EPA?

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Draft grades, favorite Day 3 picks, and the best player-team fits! Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald break down the biggest winners and losers from the 2025 NFL Draft. Who received the worst draft grade? Which team made the best Day 3 selection? And which player found the perfect fit with their new team? The guys dissect it all in this latest episode.

(3:45) - Favorite draft classes
(31:40) - Least favorite draft classes
(56:55) - Favorite day three picks
(1:03:35) - Favorite player-team fits

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Why did Shedeur Sanders fall out of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald share their perspectives on the polarizing QB prospect as they break down all of the drama from day 1 of the draft. Then, they move on to some superlatives. Who are their favorite picks? Who are their least favorite picks? And is it really possible for Travis Hunter to play both ways for the Jacksonville Jaguars? They break it all down on a very special crossover episode.

(2:15) - Shedeur Sanders falls to day two!

(8:55) - Biggest surprises from the first round

(20:50) - Favorite first round picks

(27:30) - Least favorite first round picks

(50:15) - Best players still available

(56:10) - Things we want to see on day two

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We are just days away from opening night of the NFL Draft! To celebrate, Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald are putting on their GM hats to mock their ideal fits for all 32 teams' first-round picks. There are some spicy ones that you don't want to miss!

(4:30) - Picks 1-10
(40:15) - Picks 11-20
(1:09:00) - Picks 21-32

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Could Damien Martinez be the next Marshawn Lynch? Nate Tice and Charles McDonald discuss that and more as they plant their flag on 2025 NFL draft prospects. Nate & C-Mac go back-and-forth, giving their opinions on which guys they believe are already set to have productive careers in the NFL. Then, they close out the episode reacting to listener flag plants and draft predictions. You don't want to miss it!

(03:55) - WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State

(6:55) - WR Tory Horton, Colorado State

(11:45) - OL Grey Zabel, North Dakota State

(16:35) - RB Devin Neal, Kansas

(21:10) - RB Damien Martinez, Miami

(27:50) - TE Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame

(33:00) - DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan

(37:10) - OL Marcus Mbow & OG Donovan Jackson

(42:45) - S Andrew Mukuba, Texas

(46:25) - DT Derrick Harmon & OT Josh Conerly Jr.

(49:25) - CB Shavon Revel Jr, East Carolina

(52:40) - CB Trey Amos, Ole Miss

(55:25) - Reacting to listener flag plants

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