The co-host (called "Mitchell") predicted the Saints will sneak up on the NFC South, win the division and reach the playoffs, expects Fernando Mendoza to start right away for the Raiders with Kirk Cousins reduced to a clipboard-holding backup, and said the Rams will sit Ty Simpson behind Matthew Stafford as Green Bay did with Jordan Love.

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• Depth Chart CallsApr 24, 2026

  “They want to sit them behind Aaron Rodgers and let them develop for two or three years. It's the same thing they're doing with Tys Simpson behind Matthew Stafford.”

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• Division WinnersApr 24, 2026

  “I think the snate Saints could sneak up on this division at least and win it”

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• Playoff PicksApr 24, 2026

  “win it and sneak into the playoffs that way”

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• Depth Chart CallsApr 24, 2026

  “I don't know if he needs that level of development. I think Kirk Cousin is going to be more of a clipboard guy that's going to be coaching him from the sidelines this year.”

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• Surprise Team CallsApr 24, 2026

  “I think the snate Saints could sneak up on this division at least and win it and sneak into the playoffs that way.”

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• Depth Chart CallsApr 24, 2026

  “I think Kirk Cousin is going to be more of a clipboard guy that's going to be coaching him from the sidelines this year.”

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