Episodes
The Mocking the Draft podcast is back for a 2017 NFL Draft recap. Dan Kadar of SB Nationa and Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com break down some of the surprises of the draft as well as which teams had the best and worst drafts. 
Published 05/09/17
With the NFL Draft less than 24 hours away, the Mocking the Draft team colloborates for its first and final 2017 NFL Mock Draft. Dan Kadar of SB Nationa and Matthew Fairburn of the Syracuse Post-Standard go pick-by-pick through the first round, sprinkling in some surprises along the way. How many quarterback go in round one? How far will Deshaun Watson fall? All that and more in this epsidoe. 
Published 04/27/17
Dan Kadar and Matthew Fairburn bring back the Mocking the Draft podcast to preview the 2017 NFL Draft. On the second part of the return epsode, the two took questions from listeners, which led to discussions on Dalvin Cook, Patrick Mahomes, Tyus Bowser and much more. 
Published 04/19/17
Dan Kadar of SB Nation and Matthew Fairburn of The Syracuse Post-Standard return as hosts of the Mocking the Draft podcast to preview the 2017 NFL Draft with a look at the quarterback class. Would the Browns really consider Trubisky with the first pick? How should these quarterbacks be ranked? What other teams will be in the market for quarterbacks?
Published 04/19/17
NFL Draft week is here. On this week's Mocking the Draft podcast, hosts Matthew Fairburn of the Syracuse Media Group and Dan Kadar of SB Nation answer listener questions. And that's it. They're making this show all about the listerns and what you want to know before commissioner Roger Goodell announces the first pick is announced on Thursday night. Whether it's a team need question, where a player might get drafted or something completely random, they'll answer as many questions as possible.
Published 04/27/16
We have another trade. Following a blockbuster trade between the Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Rams for the No.1 pick in the draft, the No. 2 pick has now been moved. The Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles pulled off a blockbuster of their own with the Eagles moving up to the second pick in the 2016 NFL Draft in exchange for the eighth pick and much more. On this week's Mocking the Draft podcast, hosts Matthew Fairburn of the Syracuse Media Group and Dan Kadar of SB Nation analyze...
Published 04/21/16
We have a trade. The 2016 NFL Draft was rocked this week when the Tennessee Titans traded the first overall pick to the Los Angeles Rams.  On this week's Mocking the Draft podcast, hosts Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse Media Group and Dan Kadar of SB Nation analyze the trade. Speculation has gone back and forth about who the Rams will take with the first pick, but maybe it should be obvious.  By trading the first pick the Titans reaped a massive haul of picks, including two first-round picks,...
Published 04/14/16
On this week's Mocking the Draft podcast, hosts Matthew Fairburn of the Syracuse Media Group and Dan Kadar of SB Nation talk quarterbacks. Paxton Lynch of Memphis was the final big-name signal caller to hold his pro day this week. Does having a pro day this late in the schedule hurt Lynch's draft stock? Fairburn and Kadar also try and figure out how many quarterbacks wil get picked in the first round, and which one they'd take fifth. The expectation is that Lynch, Jared Goff of Cal, Carson...
Published 04/07/16
On this week's Mocking the Draft, we take a look at how free agency has changed the 2016 NFL Draft. Hosts Matthew Fairburn of the Syracuse Media Group and Dan Kadar of SB Nation debate the biggest veteran moves and how the draft's outlook seems to change by the day. Among the biggest moves was quarterback Brock Osweiler signing with the Houston Texans.  What does that mean for Houston's plans in the first round, and does it mean Osweiler's former team the Denver Broncos should draft a...
Published 03/18/16
On this week's show, hosts Matthew Fairburn and Dan Kadar navigate the minefield that is NFL free agency to deliver a tag team mock draft.  Fairburn, who covers the Buffalo Bills for the Syracuse Media Group, is handling the odd picks starting with the Tennessee Titans at No. 1 overall. Does he go the expected route and give the Titans Ole Miss left tackle Laremy Tunsil or does he present a curveball? Kadar, SB Nation's NFL Draft editor, handles the even picks. Which quarterback will he give...
Published 03/09/16
The NFL Scouting Combine is over, but what impact will it have on the draft? In this week's episode of the Mocking the Draft podcast, hosts Matthew Fairburn and Dan Kadar look back at the week of events at Lucas Oil Stadium. What repercussions do the workouts and interviews have on the NFL's offseason? They'll take a look at some of the key storylines and answer a few listener questions.  The 2016 NFL Draft is less than two months away. Get ready for it with the MtD podcast.
Published 03/03/16
The Mocking the Draft podcast is back by popular demand! Hosts Matthew Fairburn and Dan Kadar are back to break down the 2016 NFL Draft. In this week's episode they tackle this year's quarterback class. What are some of the best fits for the incoming rookie class? Is there really a franchise quarterback amongst the group? We also look ahead to next week's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and handle a few reader questions.
Published 02/17/16
The 2015 NFL Draft is over and Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation take a look back. We'll talk the best and worst of the draft. Which teams did the best? Which teams made some questionable picks? Following a year of buildup, they'll go over that and much more.
Published 05/07/15
It's draft week, and Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation are back with the Mocking the Draft podcast. We've done all our mock drafts and we've gone through the hot takes, so what's left to talk about regarding the 2015 NFL Draft? This week we'll go over the latest news and rumors surrounding the draft. What does Shane Ray's recent drug bust mean for his draft stock? What will the action be like at pick No. 2 with the Tennessee Titans? Are they taking Oregon...
Published 04/29/15
Matthew Fairburn of Syracus.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation are back with the Mocking the Draft podcast. This week they're doing another mock draft. For this mock, the guys are doing a full first round and finding picks for the Bills and Seahawks in the second round. Will Jameis Winston go first overall? Probably. But where will Oregon's Marcus Mariota land? Listen in as Kadar takes the odd picks and Fairburn handles the evens. We'll also talk about smoke screen. It's being laid pretty heavy...
Published 04/23/15
Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation are back with episode No. 56 of the Mocking the Draft podcast. We're just two weeks away from the start of the 2015 NFL Draft, and the takes are getting strong. And ridiculous. And cringeworthy. This week they'll go over some of the wackiest things being said about this year's top prospects. They also answer a few reader questions and much more.
Published 04/16/15
The 2015 NFL Draft is almost here! This week, Matthew Fairburn from Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar from SB Nation are back to answer your questions on the Mocking the Draft podcast. This week we'll take a look at the Tennessee Titans and the No. 2 pick in the draft, a possilble surprise for the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 8 pick and options for the Carolina Panthers in the first round. We'll look at those issues and many more on episode 55 of the MtD podcast.
Published 04/08/15
On this week’s episode of the Mocking the Draft podcast, Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation are fixing two teams. That’s right. They’ll take a look at two NFL teams and figure out their perfect NFL Draft. They'll also debate the merits of Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota, the two best quarterbacks in the 2015 NFL Draft. Why? Becuase this is a draft show and they're contractually obligated to do so (not really). Which is better? Are Winston's off-field issues too big...
Published 03/26/15
Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation are back with the Mocking the Draft podcast. This week they take a look at some of the more significant pro days that have taken place and what it means for the NFL Draft. They'll also go over more free agency moves in the NFL and talk about what they mean for the draft. This week's show will also feature a discussion of the best edge pass rushers in the draft. Who is the best? Is it Randy Gregory of Nebraska, Dante Fowler of...
Published 03/19/15
Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation are back with the Mocking the Draft podcast. This week they take a look at NFL free agency and will break down which moves have the biggest effect on the upcoming draft. Was it the Lions signing Ndamukong Suh? The Jets getting Darrelle Revis back? Philadelphia making a bunch of weird moves? Every free agent move has a ripple effect. They'll also look at some of the comments left on last week's mock draft and hopefully not break down...
Published 03/12/15
On this week's episode of the Mocking the Draft podcast, Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar from SB Nation put together their first joint mock draft of the year. In this year's mock, Fairburn is handling the odd picks while Kadar takes care of the evens. What will Fairburn do with the Buccaneers at No. 1? They'll also go over the blockbuster trade between the Eagles and Bills that sent running back LeSean McCoy to Buffalo and Kiko Alonso to Philadelphia. How will that change how...
Published 03/05/15
Fresh off a week in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine, Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation look ahead to the draft. What is the biggest storyline coming out of Indianapolis and which players helped their draft stock? They'll look at that and more on episode 41 of the podcast.
Published 02/27/15
Matthew Faiburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation are back to talk NFL Draft in episode 40 of the Mocking the Draft podcast. On this week's show we look ahead to next week's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. What are the key storylines? Why does the combine even matter? To participate or not participate?  They'll also go over their most recent mock drafts and pick out some of the more intersting choices and some of the more difficult fits. 
Published 02/12/15
Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation are back with episode No. 39 of the Mocking the Draft podcast. On this week's show they'll take a quick look at the Super Bowl – don't worry, no talk about deflated footballs, #LeftShark or those terrible commercials. They'll take a look at some of the running back prospects in the 2015 NFL Draft and discuss the true value of a running back. They'll also review the potential loss of draft picks for the Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland...
Published 02/06/15
Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation are back for episode 38 of the Mocking the Draft podcast. This week they'll look back at week of Senior Bowl practices. Which players stood out? Which players didn't? They'll also look ahead to Super Bowl XLIX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. They'll talk about that and more on episode 38 of the Mocking the Draft podcast.
Published 01/29/15