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Was Johnny Manziel ALMOST A Dallas Cowboy?! Ft. Drew Fabianich | Doin’ Alright

57 min · 19. maj 2026
episode Was Johnny Manziel ALMOST A Dallas Cowboy?! Ft. Drew Fabianich | Doin’ Alright cover

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Episode 163: Voch Lombardi and Bryan Broaddus are joined by Senior Bowl Executive Director Drew Fabianich for an inside look at scouting, player development, and the NFL Draft process from one of football’s top evaluators. The guys kick things off breaking down Caleb Downs and whether his versatility and football IQ make him one of the safest defensive prospects in years. Drew also compares Downs’ traits to a young Jalen Ramsey and explains why elite versatility matters more than ever in today’s NFL. The conversation dives deep into scouting philosophy as Drew shares stories about evaluating stars like Aaron Donald, Dak Prescott, and CeeDee Lamb. How much do age, size, and production really matter? Can players who underachieve early in their careers still unlock their full potential in the NFL? Bryan and Drew also reveal their biggest scouting blind spots and explain why training staffs often provide the most trustworthy intel on prospects. Plus, Drew gives eye-opening stories from college visits, explains how Senior Bowl invitations are decided, and reveals why he once refused to draft players from Michigan State. The episode wraps up with behind-the-scenes insight into the Cowboys nearly drafting Johnny Manziel and what really went into that chaotic decision-making process. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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