Follow The Money | April 24, 2026 | Hour 2

In this second hour of 'Follow the Money' on April 24, 2026, hosts Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard dive deep into the NFL Draft's controversial new eight-minute format, sparking heated debate over pacing, analysis, and the impact of rushed decisions. Sal Palantonio joins as a guest to critique the Philadelphia Eagles' trade-up for wide receiver Makai Lemon, calling it an impulsive, expensive move that weakens their trade leverage with the Patriots. He praises the Cowboys’ selection of Caleb Downs as a transformative defensive talent but expresses disbelief that the Giants passed on him. The discussion shifts to the Jets’ strategic draft picks, including Kenyon Sadiq and Omar Cooper, and the disastrous Ty Simpson pick by the Rams, which is lambasted as a misstep for a 38-year-old Matthew Stafford. Later, the hosts analyze the NBA playoffs, highlighting home team dominance (14-5 SU, 13-6 ATS), Boston’s resilience despite a loss, and strong props on players like Grimes and Drummond. Jonathan Davis brings NHL insights, advocating for over bets in high-paced games, targeting players like Logan Cooley and Darren Radish, and questioning the league’s refusal to tinker with the 3-0 sweep format. The episode concludes with a mix of fan reactions, betting frustrations, and calls for tighter editing to preserve analysis amid the draft’s breakneck speed.