Call Sheet: Jeremiyah Love to the Titans, Makai Lemon to the Saints and other perfect fits in the NFL Draft
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In this Monday morning episode of the Call Sheet Podcast, host Kevin Smith shifts into 'Monday Morning GM' mode ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, analyzing the top 10 teams and assigning the best available player to each based on team needs, scheme fit, and long-term value. The episode opens with a sponsor ad for Meinl Schmidt Distillery before diving into strategic picks: Fernando Mendoza to the Las Vegas Raiders, Arvel Reese to the Jets, David Bailey to Arizona, Jeremiah Love to the Titans, Carnell Tate to the Giants, Francis Maui Goa to the Browns, Caleb Downs to Washington, Makai Lemon to New Orleans, Kenyon Sadiq to Kansas City, and Reuben Bain to Cincinnati. Each pick is justified through a blend of positional need, roster context, divisional competition, and coaching compatibility. The analysis emphasizes that the best fits aren't always the most talented players, but those who align with a team’s system and developmental timeline. The episode concludes with a preview of the upcoming Wednesday show, as the team takes a brief vacation to the Florida Keys.
Quarterbacks thrive in systems that match their skill set—Mendoza fits Vegas due to Kubiak’s pocket-focused scheme.
Edge rushers are critical for AFC East and NFC East teams facing elite pocket quarterbacks.
Running backs like Jeremiah Love provide offensive balance and clock management for developing quarterbacks.
Offensive linemen like Francis Maui Goa offer long-term stability and protection for uncertain quarterback futures.
Defensive playmakers like Caleb Downs and Reuben Bain are essential for rebuilding defenses.
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Introducing Monday Morning GM
Kevin Smith sets the stage for the episode, clarifying the focus on general manager strategy rather than mock drafting, and outlining the goal: matching top prospects to top 10 teams based on fit.
Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza
“The overwhelming majority of quarterbacks who are successful in the NFL make their living from the pocket.”
Jets & Cardinals: Edge Rusher Focus
“You got to get after the quarterback. If you are the Jets, you need to think edge rusher here.”
Titans, Giants, Browns: Running Back & Tackle Needs
“Give him a running back who can soak up 20 to 25 carries per game with whom you can use the clock, the play clock, shorten the football game.”
“My most important job is to get everybody else on the same page.”
“You won't remember the label. You won't remember the proof. You'll remember who you were, what was said and how it felt.”
“The overwhelming majority of quarterbacks who are successful in the NFL make their living from the pocket.”
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Fernando Mendoza
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Jeremiah Love
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Carnell Tate
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David Bailey
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Arvel Reese
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