Hour 2: Evaluating Cowboys First-Round Targets in Dane Brugler’s The Beast

Shan and RJ47mApril 9, 2026

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The episode begins with a lively sports segment covering the Texas Rangers' sweep over the Seattle Mariners, highlighting their strong bullpen performance and the early-career strategy of pitching coach Skip Schumacher, who limits starters to around 85 pitches. The hosts then pivot to the Masters Tournament, with RJ Choppy sharing his five 'degenerate picks' for drama at Augusta National—rivalry between Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau, a return of 'old Brooks Koepka', a reminder to Scottie Scheffler of his elite status, criticism of Jim Nance's commentary, and a back-nine collapse on hole 12. They also discuss the controversy around Bryson DeChambeau’s 3D-printed golf club and the potential rollback of the golf ball to reduce driving distance. The focus then shifts to the NFL Draft, with a deep dive into Dane Brugler’s 'The Beast' draft guide. The hosts analyze Brugler’s top 10, highlighting Arvel Reese, Jeremiah Love, Fernando Mendoza, Sonny Stiles, Caleb Downs, and Mansoor Delane—players of interest to the Dallas Cowboys. They debate the Cowboys’ draft strategy, including trading up for Downs, potential trade packages involving Max Crosby, and the risk of drafting high-upside but unproven players like Keldrick Falk. The episode closes with a segment on local news, covering a prostitution conspiracy in Godley, Texas, and a cold case revival involving the 1991 murder of Cynthia Renee Gonzalez, which was re-examined by UT Arlington students but ultimately not prosecuted due to insufficient evidence.

Key Takeaways
1

The Rangers' bullpen is carrying the team early, with starters limited to ~85 pitches, a strategy that may impact long-term success.

2

RJ Choppy’s ideal Masters drama includes a McIlroy-DeChambeau rivalry, a return of 'old Brooks Koepka', and a back-nine collapse on hole 12.

3

Dane Brugler’s top 10 includes Caleb Downs (safety) and Mansoor Delane (cornerback) as top targets for the Cowboys in the first round.

4

The Cowboys may need to trade up or trade future picks to secure top-tier talent like Downs, with a potential package involving a 2027 first-rounder.

5

Keldrick Falk is a high-upside, high-risk edge rusher who could be a 'parachute pick' if the Cowboys fall to 12.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Rangers Sweep & Pitching Strategy

The episode opens with a recap of the Texas Rangers' 3-0 sweep over the Mariners, emphasizing their bullpen dominance and the team's strategy of limiting starters to 85 pitches.

2:20
3 min

Masters Drama & Golf Controversies

I need to see it return. He's irrelevant. Yeah, well, he's played okay this year in his first year back, but he has been completely anonymous at majors for the last two years.

Highlight
5:30
12 min

Dane Brugler’s 'The Beast' Draft Guide

Number five on this list. Our favorite Sean's dream. At this point, Caleb Downs, safety from Ohio State. He says, There's two of the four guys that you're targeting if you're a Cowboys fan. They're in the top five right.

Highlight
17:30
13 min

Cowboys Draft Strategy & Trade Scenarios

I would rather take less. Like the Travis Frederick trade where they bail from like 16 to 31 and they pick up a third from San Francisco years ago. Just pick up something. Just get out of that pit.

Highlight
30:00
12 min

Cold Case Revival & Local Scandal

The segment shifts to local news, covering a prostitution conspiracy in Godley, Texas, and the revival of a 30-year-old murder case by UT Arlington students, which ultimately did not result in an indictment.

High-Impact Quotes
Number five on this list. Our favorite Sean's dream. At this point, Caleb Downs, safety from Ohio State. He says, There's two of the four guys that you're targeting if you're a Cowboys fan. They're in the top five right.
Sean Trave20:53
Viral: 85.0
I would rather take less. Like the Travis Frederick trade where they bail from like 16 to 31 and they pick up a third from San Francisco years ago. Just pick up something. Just get out of that pit.
RJ Choppy32:53
Viral: 80.0
I need to see it return. He's irrelevant. Yeah, well, he's played okay this year in his first year back, but he has been completely anonymous at majors for the last two years.
RJ Choppy6:19
Viral: 75.0
Speakers

Hosts

Sean TraveRJ Choppy

Guest

Bobby Roberto Belt
Topics Discussed
NFL Draft analysis95%Masters Tournament drama90%Cowboys first-round draft targets90%Local corruption in Godley Texas85%Texas Rangers bullpen strategy85%Cold case revival80%Golf ball rollback debate75%Frisco track meet safety70%
People & Brands

RJ Choppy

person

25xPositive

Sean Trave

person

20xPositive

Dane Brugler

person

18xPositive

The Beast

media

15xPositive

Texas Rangers

other

12xPositive

Godley Texas

place

10xNegative

Caleb Downs

person

8xPositive

Bryson DeChambeau

person

7xPositive

Skip Schumacher

person

6xNeutral

Mansoor Delane

person

6xPositive

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