Hour 4: The Masters recap and are the Cowboys moving up in the draft

Shan and RJ41mApril 13, 2026

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The episode opens with Shan and RJ celebrating the Masters Tournament, highlighting Rory McIlroy's back-to-back victory and the dramatic final round that saw Scottie Scheffler mount a comeback and Cameron Young emerge as a surprise contender. The hosts reflect on the emotional intensity of the event, including a near-playoff scenario and their own betting interests, with RJ joking about rooting for Justin Rose despite disliking him. They also discuss Sergio Garcia’s controversial club-slamming incident at Augusta, defending the course’s code of conduct enforcement. The conversation then shifts to NFL draft speculation, with a deep dive into the Cowboys potentially moving up to select linebacker Sonny Stiles, analyzing positional value and defensive schemes. The hosts debate whether drafting for need is justified, especially given the evolving NFL landscape where hybrid defensive players are increasingly valuable. They also cover hot takes on prospects like Caleb Downs, Reuben Bain, and Jacob Rodriguez, with varying opinions on their draft stock and potential drops. The segment concludes with a humorous tangent on the TMZ scandal involving Mike Vrabel and Diana Rossini, dissecting the media frenzy and public reaction, before returning to the draft talk with a focus on team strategies and player evaluations.

Key Takeaways
1

Rory McIlroy's back-to-back Masters wins mark a historic achievement and signal a potential era of dominance.

2

The Cowboys may move up in the draft to select Sonny Stiles, a high-impact linebacker who fits their defensive scheme.

3

Positional value in the NFL has shifted—linebackers remain crucial but are no longer the top priority over QB, OT, or edge rushers.

4

Caleb Downs is being hailed as a top-10 talent due to his elite football IQ and scheme adaptability, despite lacking Combine data.

5

Reuben Bain’s unique physical profile raises concerns, but teams may still take a chance on his elite instincts and playmaking ability.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

Masters Recap: Rory's Historic Back-to-Back Win

We were a quarter of an inch away from a playoff. If that putt by Scottie goes down on 17, now maybe Rory would have changed his approach up a little bit on 18, but we would have had another playoff, which would have been great.

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10:00
10 min

Sergio Garcia's Outburst and Augusta's Code of Conduct

Golf is no longer a gentleman's game in the sense that it was a gentleman's game years ago. It's major money they're playing for. Tiger changed that.

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20:00
10 min

Cowboys Draft Strategy: Moving Up for Sonny Stiles?

I don't think you can have a great defense without really good linebackers. If they're going to make the linebacker wear the green dot and... the rookie? Yeah, I think they would let a rookie do it if they trusted him enough.

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30:00
10 min

Draft Hot Takes: Downs, Bain, Rodriguez, and the Receiver Market

The hosts break down the latest draft projections, including Caleb Downs' elite intelligence, Reuben Bain's physical outliers, Jacob Rodriguez' high ceiling, and the trend of teams waiting on receivers due to depth at the position.

40:00
10 min

The Vrabel-Rossini Scandal and Media Ethics

TMZ is like, no. We had the opportunity. We didn't do it. That's pretty shocking. And their editor came out, and it was less than $10,000...

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High-Impact Quotes
TMZ is like, no. We had the opportunity. We didn't do it. That's pretty shocking. And their editor came out, and it was less than $10,000...
Shan33:08
Viral: 90.0
I don't think you can have a great defense without really good linebackers. If they're going to make the linebacker wear the green dot and... the rookie? Yeah, I think they would let a rookie do it if they trusted him enough.
RJ19:01
Viral: 88.0
We were a quarter of an inch away from a playoff. If that putt by Scottie goes down on 17, now maybe Rory would have changed his approach up a little bit on 18, but we would have had another playoff, which would have been great.
RJ3:01
Viral: 85.0
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Topics Discussed
Masters Tournament95%NFL Draft Strategy90%Media Ethics and Scandal88%Linebacker Position Value85%Player Draft Projections80%Golf Culture and Emotion75%Positional Depth in the NFL72%Team Draft Needs70%
People & Brands

Rory McIlroy

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12xPositive

Scottie Scheffler

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10xPositive

Cowboys

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8xPositive

Sergio Garcia

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8xNeutral

Diana Rossini

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7xNeutral

Sonny Stiles

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7xPositive

Caleb Downs

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6xPositive

Cameron Young

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6xPositive

Mike Vrabel

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6xNeutral

Augusta National

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6xPositive

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