On this episode of Deals & Deadlines, Matt Chernoff and super agent Hadley Engelhardt break down everything happening behind the scenes of the NFL Draft — from agent strategy to war room decisions and last-minute chaos. Former NFL executive Jim Monos joins the show to reveal what really happens inside team draft rooms, how trades come together, and why mock drafts don’t tell the full story. Plus: The emotional rollercoaster for players leading up to draft night How teams evaluate talent vs. need Undrafted free agent strategy NIL chaos and the future of college athletics NFL media moves and league expansion If you love the NFL Draft, this is the insider perspective you won’t hear anywhere else. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro & Welcome to Deals & Deadlines 01:00 Final 48 Hours Before the NFL Draft 04:30 Managing Player Expectations & Draft Anxiety 08:00 NFL Draft Clock Change (10 → 8 Minutes) 10:30 Rookie Contracts & Salary Scale Explained 14:30 Undrafted Free Agent Strategy 18:00 Zachariah Branch Situation & Draft Impact 21:30 Jim Monos Joins – Inside NFL War Rooms 24:00 Do Teams Actually Use Mock Drafts? 27:30 Draft Day Trades & Smokescreens 31:00 Best Player vs Team Need Debate 35:30 Day 3 Picks & Scouting Importance 40:00 Undrafted Gems & Player Development 44:00 Patrick Mahomes Draft Story (Behind the Scenes) 50:00 NIL, NCAA Lawsuits & College Football Chaos 58:00 Mike Vrabel Situation & NFL PR Strategy 1:03:00 Mike Tomlin Lands NBC Role 1:07:00 Vegas Expansion & Sports Growth 1:11:00 NWSL Expansion & ROI Debate 1:15:00 Outro 🔖 Hashtags #NFLDraft #NFL #Football #NFLNews #DraftDay #SportsBusiness #CollegeFootball #NIL #NFLScouting #FootballTalk