(00:00) The guys react to Colin Cowherd’s theory that this year’s NFL Draft lacks true blue-chip talent. Beetle suggests this might be why the NFL is pushing to grow internationally. They also question whether the league’s talent pool is shrinking due to growing concerns over CTE.
(9:39) The guys discuss the Chiefs wanting to be the official team for Christmas Day NFL games. There's a debate about whether they should be the ones, and if not, who else could fill that role. Beetle questions if the NFL has learned from the experience of making the Lions the Thanksgiving Day team, implying it may not have worked out as expected.
(20:23) Beetle reads emails from listeners. Then the guys ask McKone if he's ready for the Boston Marathon, which is just a week away. They also take more calls discussing kids' participation in football at a young age.
(32:48) Today’s Takeaways.

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<li aria-level="1"><strong>(00:00) </strong>The guys react to Colin Cowherd&rsquo;s theory that this year&rsquo;s NFL Draft lacks true blue-chip talent. Beetle suggests this might be why the NFL is pushing to grow internationally. They also question whether the league&rsquo;s talent pool is shrinking due to growing concerns over CTE.</li>
<li aria-level="1">(9:39) The guys discuss the Chiefs wanting to be the official team for Christmas Day NFL games. There's a debate about whether they should be the ones, and if not, who else could fill that role. Beetle questions if the NFL has learned from the experience of making the Lions the Thanksgiving Day team, implying it may not have worked out as expected.</li>
<li aria-level="1">(20:23) Beetle reads emails from listeners. Then the guys ask McKone if he's ready for the Boston Marathon, which is just a week away. They also take more calls discussing kids' participation in football at a young age.</li>
<li aria-level="1">(32:48) Today&rsquo;s Takeaways.</li>
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