Indianapolis Colts Director of Team Development Brian Decker stops by to tell Michael Robinson and Brian Billick about what the locker room felt like after his first playoff win with the team in 2018 (1:55). Brian then delves into how he transitioned a 22-year military career into an NFL front office position, and it all began after a chance meeting with Cleveland Browns. He then draws comparisons between being a Commander of Assessment Selection in the Special Forces, and scouting talent in the NFL (3:33). Coach asks Brian to explain how he developed his mission centric leadership approach in the military (7:00), and the five questions he uses to evaluate NFL prospects (12:00). The guys also get the Green Beret to name his favorite players that he’s ever scouted (17:25), and how he’s helped the Colts avoid drafting ‘grenades’ that could’ve torn apart the team (19:30). Lastly, Brian gives his thoughts on how his process of evaluating players will help the team prepare for the NFL Draft during the pandemic (20:20). 

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Indianapolis Colts Director of Team Development Brian Decker stops by to tell Michael Robinson and Brian Billick about what the locker room felt like after his first playoff win with the team in 2018 (1:55). Brian then delves into how he transitioned a 22-year military career into an NFL front office position, and it all began after a chance meeting with Cleveland Browns. He then draws comparisons between being a Commander of Assessment Selection in the Special Forces, and scouting talent in the NFL (3:33). Coach asks Brian to explain how he developed his mission centric leadership approach in the military (7:00), and the five questions he uses to evaluate NFL prospects (12:00). The guys also get the Green Beret to name his favorite players that he’s ever scouted (17:25), and how he’s helped the Colts avoid drafting ‘grenades’ that could’ve torn apart the team (19:30). Lastly, Brian gives his thoughts on how his process of evaluating players will help the team prepare for the NFL Draft during the pandemic (20:20). 

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From the Green Berets to the NFL Front Office: Colts executive Brian Decker on using a military mindset to evaluate NFL talent

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NFL Media Insider Tom Pelissero opens up his reporters notebook to give us the inside scoop on WHAT REALLY HAPPENED in the 1st round for the Patriots … the Giants … the Falcons .. the Vikings … & the Raiders
He’ll school us on why the Cowboys Draft was … oddly … successful!
… & why the Packers & Panthers deserve consideration for WINNERS OF THE DRAFT

STEFON WHO?
Why Bills Rookie Wide Receiver Keon Coleman may soon be the most popular man in Buffalo!

KEENAN WHO?
Why Ladd McConkey may be the perfect replacement for the production of longtime Chargers player Keenan Allen

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK
Tom Pelissero talks about the career defining decisions he faces regularly … knowing what to broadcast & what to bury
Is it true that 95% of what an NFL reporter knows … is NEVER SHARED?

PLUS
THE STEAL OF THE DRAFT
TOM’S BIGGEST TAKEAWAY OF THE DRAFT
& The one rookie who will channel his inner Brady & Rodgers & PUNISH EVERY TEAM THAT PASSED ON HIM!

NFL Media Insider Tom Pelissero opens up his reporters notebook to give us the inside scoop on WHAT REALLY HAPPENED in the 1st round for the Patriots … the Giants … the Falcons .. the Vikings … &amp; the Raiders
<ul>
<li>He’ll school us on why the Cowboys Draft was … oddly … successful!</li>
<li>… &amp; why the Packers &amp; Panthers deserve consideration for WINNERS OF THE DRAFT</li>
</ul>
STEFON WHO?
<ul>
<li>Why Bills Rookie Wide Receiver Keon Coleman may soon be the most popular man in Buffalo!</li>
</ul>
KEENAN WHO?
<ul>
<li>Why Ladd McConkey may be the perfect replacement for the production of longtime Chargers player Keenan Allen</li>
</ul>
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK
<ul>
<li>Tom Pelissero talks about the career defining decisions he faces regularly … knowing what to broadcast &amp; what to bury</li>
<li>Is it true that 95% of what an NFL reporter knows … is NEVER SHARED?</li>
</ul>
PLUS
<ul>
<li>THE STEAL OF THE DRAFT</li>
<li>TOM’S BIGGEST TAKEAWAY OF THE DRAFT</li>
<li>&amp; The one rookie who will channel his inner Brady &amp; Rodgers &amp; PUNISH EVERY TEAM THAT PASSED ON HIM!</li>
</ul>

THE STORY BEHIND THE SELECTION – Draft Recap Part 2

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2024 NFL DRAFT - ROUND 1 RECAP
The brutal truth about a record-setting night for QB Prospects
Were QBs “over-drafted” in round 1?
PROSPECT, PROJECT or PRO?
Is Drake Maye ready? How about JJ McCarthy?
Bo Nix pick @12 … DESPERATION or DESIGN?
Did the Raiders miss a golden opportunity to get their QB of the future?
THAT’S OFFENSIVE!
A record 14 straight offensive players were picked to start this draft … wat does that say about the state of the league?
OH SO THAT’S WHAT ALL-IN MEANS!
Why Jerry Jones & the Dallas Cowboys may have pulled off the best piece of business in Round 1
RED WHITE & BLEW-IT?
Did the Bills make a huge mistake trading with their nemesis Chiefs?
Why no replacement for Stefon Diggs & Gabe Davis in round 1 for the Bills?
PURPLE REIGN?
The Vikings were the most ACTIVE team in round 1 .. but did they pair aggression … with wisdom?
DAY 2 PREDICTIONS

<ul>
<li>2024 NFL DRAFT - ROUND 1 RECAP
<ul>
<li>The brutal truth about a record-setting night for QB Prospects</li>
<li>Were QBs “over-drafted” in round 1?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>PROSPECT, PROJECT or PRO?
<ul>
<li>Is Drake Maye ready? How about JJ McCarthy?</li>
<li>Bo Nix pick @12 … DESPERATION or DESIGN?</li>
<li>Did the Raiders miss a golden opportunity to get their QB of the future?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>THAT’S OFFENSIVE!
<ul>
<li>A record 14 straight offensive players were picked to start this draft … wat does that say about the state of the league?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>OH SO THAT’S WHAT ALL-IN MEANS!
<ul>
<li>Why Jerry Jones &amp; the Dallas Cowboys may have pulled off the best piece of business in Round 1</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>RED WHITE &amp; BLEW-IT?
<ul>
<li>Did the Bills make a huge mistake trading with their nemesis Chiefs?</li>
<li>Why no replacement for Stefon Diggs &amp; Gabe Davis in round 1 for the Bills?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>PURPLE REIGN?
<ul>
<li>The Vikings were the most ACTIVE team in round 1 .. but did they pair aggression … with wisdom?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>DAY 2 PREDICTIONS</li>
</ul>

2024 NFL DRAFT - ROUND 1 RECAP

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JERRY JONES SOUNDS OFF
What Jerry just said about expected contract negotiations with Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons & Cee Dee Lamb
What WOULD constitute a perfect draft for Dallas?

ONE-DERFUL NEWS
Why Caleb Williams isn’t the BEST choice at 1 … he’s the ONLY choice
Who is the best choice for the Commanders @ 2?

MAKE IT or MOVE IT?
What should the Bears do with the 9th pick?
What should the Patriots do @ 3?

AARON RODGERS 2.0
Which QB Prospect may experience a Rodgers-esque fall on day one of the draft?
Which QB Prospect may fall out of the first round altogether?!

TEXANS 2.0
Which NFL team is destined to make the biggest move of day 1?

TRENDING DOWN
Which 2 position groups … one on offense, one on defense … may be left completely OUT of round 1

PLUS …
Interview with Oregon QB Prospect Bo Nix 
Special preview of the NFL360 Draft Special … featuring the incredible stories of Laiatu Latu & 3 other prospects

JERRY JONES SOUNDS OFF
<ul>
<li>What Jerry just said about expected contract negotiations with Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons &amp; Cee Dee Lamb</li>
<li>What WOULD constitute a perfect draft for Dallas?</li>
</ul>
ONE-DERFUL NEWS
<ul>
<li>Why Caleb Williams isn’t the BEST choice at 1 … he’s the ONLY choice</li>
<li>Who is the best choice for the Commanders @ 2?</li>
</ul>
MAKE IT or MOVE IT?
<ul>
<li>What should the Bears do with the 9th pick?</li>
<li>What should the Patriots do @ 3?</li>
</ul>
AARON RODGERS 2.0
<ul>
<li>Which QB Prospect may experience a Rodgers-esque fall on day one of the draft?</li>
<li>Which QB Prospect may fall out of the first round altogether?!</li>
</ul>
TEXANS 2.0
<ul>
<li>Which NFL team is destined to make the biggest move of day 1?</li>
</ul>
TRENDING DOWN
<ul>
<li>Which 2 position groups … one on offense, one on defense … may be left completely OUT of round 1</li>
</ul>
PLUS …
<ul>
<li>Interview with Oregon QB Prospect Bo Nix </li>
<li>Special preview of the NFL360 Draft Special … featuring the incredible stories of Laiatu Latu &amp; 3 other prospects</li>
</ul>

NFL Draft predictions!

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From the Green Berets to the NFL Front Office: Colts executive Brian Decker on using a military mindset to evaluate NFL talent

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