Would you be surprised if Ty Simpson falls out of the first round?
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The episode opens with a reflective conversation between hosts Jonathan Biddle and Nick Badone about the cultural and psychological impact of perceived physical stature, using their own height (5'9") as a lens. They discuss how athletes, particularly in baseball and football, have historically exaggerated their height—revealed by the recent ABS system audit showing over 50% of MLB players lied about their height. This revelation reframes the narrative: many elite athletes were never actually as tall as claimed, challenging the long-held excuse of 'not being big enough' for top-level success. The discussion transitions into the NFL Draft, focusing on quarterback Ty Simpson. Despite media buzz, the hosts argue that no team currently gives Simpson a true first-round grade, making a first-round fall plausible. They contrast this with Shodar Sanders' 2025 draft slide, which was driven by off-field issues, unlike Simpson’s situation. The Browns are considered a potential landing spot, but the hosts question the logic of drafting Simpson in 2026 when 2027 promises a deeper quarterback class. The episode ends with a provocative debate on whether any plan—no matter how unconventional—is better than relying on Deshaun Watson’s uncertain future.
Over 50% of MLB players have lied about their height, revealing that many elite athletes were never as tall as claimed.
Physical stature has long been used as an excuse for athletic failure—this episode challenges that narrative by showing that many 'big' players were actually average-sized.
Ty Simpson is not currently viewed as a first-round quarterback by any NFL team, making a fall to the second round likely.
The Browns may consider drafting Simpson in 2026, but the hosts believe 2027 offers a better opportunity with a deeper quarterback class.
Any alternative plan to Deshaun Watson—no matter how unproven—is preferable to relying on his uncertain future.
The Height Lie: Why We All Lie About Our Size
“Over half of baseball players had lied with a degree of greater than one inch on what their height was, which is an astoundingly large number of people to just lie about that type of thing.”
Ty Simpson and the First-Round Question
“I can't find one club that says, gosh, we got a big old grade on him. We think he's going to be a first-round pick.”
The Browns’ 2026 vs. 2027 Dilemma
The hosts debate whether the Browns should draft Ty Simpson in 2026 or wait until 2027. They argue that 2027 offers a deeper quarterback class and that drafting Simpson now would be premature given his limited experience and skill set.
Any Plan Is Better Than Deshaun Watson
“Any plan is any plan. You'll take Dylan Gabriel over Deshaun Watson.”
“Any plan is any plan. You'll take Dylan Gabriel over Deshaun Watson.”
“Over half of baseball players had lied with a degree of greater than one inch on what their height was, which is an astoundingly large number of people to just lie about that type of thing.”
“Kyler Murray might legitimately be one of the most athletic humans to ever exist on planet Earth.”
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Ty Simpson
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Jonathan Biddle
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Nick Badone
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Deshaun Watson
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Shodar Sanders
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Cleveland Browns
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Dylan Gabriel
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Matt Miller
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ABS System
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Darius Garland
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