Hour 1: What's a perfect draft night for Giants & Jets?
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In this lively and energetic episode of the Bart and Carlin podcast, the hosts dive into the anticipation surrounding the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on the Jets and Giants as New York’s two major teams with high-stakes picks. With the draft just hours away, Bart and Carlin break down their ideal draft nights for both franchises, emphasizing strategic trades, positional needs, and the importance of drafting elite talent in a relatively weak draft class. They explore hypothetical scenarios, including the Jets trading down from pick 2 to 4 to secure additional picks while targeting a dynamic running back like Jeremiah Love or a top-tier guard, and the Giants prioritizing defensive talent—specifically Caleb Downs or Sonny Stiles—over a quarterback. The hosts also reflect on past drafts, cautioning against overhyping prospects, and highlight the potential for unexpected trades, especially involving Ty Simpson, who they believe could be selected due to quarterback development needs. The episode blends humor, deep analysis, and fan passion, capturing the electric atmosphere of a New York-centric draft night.
Expect significant trading activity during the 2026 NFL Draft, especially among teams with multiple first-round picks.
The Jets may trade down from #2 to #4 to gain extra draft capital while targeting a top-tier running back or guard.
The Giants should prioritize defensive talent—especially Caleb Downs or Sonny Stiles—at #5 to strengthen their secondary.
A weak draft class means teams may value draft position and capital over individual player talent, leading to more trades.
Ty Simpson is a strong candidate to be drafted, possibly by the Rams or Jets, due to quarterback development needs.
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Draft Day Countdown & ESPN App Promo
The episode opens with a promotional segment for the ESPN app, followed by the hosts setting the stage for the highly anticipated 2026 NFL Draft, emphasizing the end of speculation and the arrival of real-time decisions.
The Jets' Perfect Draft Night Strategy
“I'm going to take that three and that 32. And I don't know who I'm going to find, but I'm moving up. You're not moving up for the quarterback, though.”
The Giants' Ideal Draft Plan
“I think they take Jordan Tyson. At five? At ten. At ten.”
The Role of Trade & Draft Capital
“There's a cutoff line, and we've been talking about it, that maybe it goes right around 15 to where after that, it's kind of like picking names out of a hat.”
The Legacy of Nick Mango & Tribute to Fat Thor
A heartfelt moment where Bart honors Nick Mango, the late Jets executive, with a special tribute during the draft coverage, celebrating his legacy and the 20th anniversary of a historic draft class.
“I've had it for months. I got a feeling. I had this feeling. I even consulted my local doctor. I just got the feeling. Ty Simpson's going tonight.”
“I'm going to take that three and that 32. And I don't know who I'm going to find, but I'm moving up. You're not moving up for the quarterback, though.”
“We live in this world where they are obsessed with quarterbacks. They want the fifth-year option. And they want the fifth-year option. Ty Simpson's name will be called tonight.”
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Bart Scott
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Chris Carlin
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Jets
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Giants
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Ty Simpson
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Caleb Downs
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Mike Tannenbaum
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Sonny Stiles
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ESPN
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Jeremiah Love
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