What actually happens inside an NFL War Room on Draft Day?
Former Raiders GM and legendary draft expert Mike Mayock joins Steve Smith Sr. and James Palmer for an unfiltered look at the high-stakes world of NFL decision-making. Mike takes us inside the building to explain the pressure of the clock, the "groupthink" traps, and the complexity of managing a draft board when millions of dollars are on the line.
In a rare moment of transparency, Mike addresses his tenure in Las Vegas, breaking down the draft picks that didn't work out and what he learned from the process. But it’s not just a look back—Mike shares his "scouting soul" on the 2026 Wide Receiver class. From his high praise for USC’s Makai Lemon to his "buyer beware" warnings on some of this year's top-rated prospects, Mike and Steve compare notes on who actually has the "nervous system" to survive in the NFL.
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