2026 NFL QB Forecast: Stars, Sleepers, and Shocks

NFL Draft: Winners & Losers

In this episode of the QB Lab Podcast, hosts Jake and Zach dive deep into the results of he 2026 NFL Draft, analyzing he winners and losers. They discuss details on Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Carson Beck, Drew Allar, Cade Klubnik, Garrett Nussmeier, and even Diego Pavia. They also talk about veteran QBs, Matt Stafford, Kirk Cousins, Justin Fields, Patrick Mahomes, and of course Aaron Rodgers' situation. Chapters: 00:00 NFL Draft Winners and Losers 02:50 Quarterback Battles and Team Dynamics 06:00 High Ceiling Quarterbacks and Team Needs 08:36 The Arizona Cardinals' Draft Decisions 11:48 Emerging Quarterbacks and Organizational Challenges 14:37 The Kansas City Chiefs and Surprising Picks #nfl #nfldraft #nflfootball #fernandomendoza #tysimpson #carsonbeck #drewallar #cadeklubnik #garrettnussmeier #diegopavia #mattstafford #kirkcousins #justinfields #aaronrodgers #patrickmahomes

2026 NFL Draft: Raiders Should Trade Down?!

In this episode of the QB Lab Podcast, hosts Jake and Zach dive deep into the 2026 NFL quarterback draft prospects, analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and potential NFL fits. They discuss top contenders like Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Garrett Nussmeier, and Diego Pavia, offering expert insights and bold predictions. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the QB Draft Class 03:07 Analyzing Fernando Mendoza: The Top Prospect 06:04 Ty Simpson: High Risk, High Reward 09:02 Garrett Nussmeier: The Next Sam Darnold? 12:08 Carson Beck: The Safe Pick 14:43 Cade Klubnik: Potential and Development 17:41 Diego Pavia: The Underdog Story 20:55 Conclusion and Future Predictions #nfl #nfldraft #nfldraftpodcast #quarterback #fernandomendoza #tysimpson #garrettnussmeier #diegopavia

QB Signings: Fire These GMs!

In this episode of the QB Lab Podcast, hosts Jake and Zach dive into the latest NFL quarterback signings, analyzing their implications for team strategies and player careers. From Kyler Murray's surprising move to Kirk Cousins' free agency, the hosts provide expert insights and bold predictions. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Offseason Overview 00:58 Kyler Murray's Contract and Role with Vikings 02:02 Debate on Kyler Murray vs JJ McCarthy 03:02 Murray's Fit with Justin Jefferson and Vikings 04:18 Kirk Cousins' Free Agency and Market Value 05:01 Potential Teams for Kirk Cousins 06:23 Kirk Cousins to Houston or Pittsburgh? 07:44 CJ Stroud and the Texans' Quarterback Situation 08:23 Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers 08:53 Evaluating Aging Quarterbacks: Rodgers vs Cousins 10:01 The State of the Atlanta Falcons QB Situation 11:12 Malik Willis and Miami Dolphins Signings 12:26 Miami's Organizational Chaos and Malik Willis 14:19 Tua Tagovailoa's Injury Concerns and Future 15:55 Falcons' Draft and QB Strategy Critique 16:59 Gardner Minshew and the Cardinals 18:19 Daniel Jones' Contract and Future 19:29 Marcus Mariota and NFL Meritocracy 21:30 Closing Remarks and NFL Outlook #nfl #quarterback #kylermurray #kirkcousins #nflanalysis #nfloffseason #nflfreeagency #malikwillis #cjstroud #tuatagovailoa

2026 NFL QB Forecast: Stars, Sleepers, and Shocks

In this episode of the QB Lab Podcast, hosts Jake and Zach dive into their predictions for the 2026 NFL season, discussing key quarterbacks and their expected performances. They analyze players like Josh Allen, Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, and more, exploring their potential impacts on their teams and the league. The conversation also touches on the future of the AFC West and the role of backup quarterbacks in shaping franchises. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Early Predictions 03:09 Josh Allen's Future and Performance Expectations 05:46 Caleb Williams and MVP Contention 08:55 Dak Prescott and the Cowboys' Outlook 11:52 Jaxson Dart's Potential and Concerns 14:55 Justin Herbert's MVP Chances 17:57 Lamar Jackson's Decline and Future 20:41 The Future of the AFC West 23:55 Backup Quarterbacks and Potential Stars

Seahawks will bully Drake Maye in Super Bowl LX

In this episode of the QB Lab Podcast, hosts Jake and Zach dive into the excitement of Super Bowl week, discussing the matchup between quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Drake May. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both players, with a focus on Darnold's underdog story and the impressive performance of the Seahawks' defense. The conversation also touches on predictions for the game and the future of the podcast as they prepare for the offseason. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Super Bowl Week 03:00 Quarterback Matchup: Darnold vs. May 06:04 The Underdog Story of Sam Darnold 08:49 Predictions and Expectations for the Super Bowl 11:35 Looking Ahead: Offseason Plans and Future Topics