Best Danny Heifetz Podcasts (2024)

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2024 SRO live NFL mock draft with Evan Silva, Danny Heifetz 1:16:59

14d ago1:16:59

1:16:59

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for the Standig Room Only 2024 NFL first-round mock draft. Ben, Evan Silva (Establish The Run), and Danny Heifitz (The Ringer) alternate all 32 selections while sharing how they see each pick. There are conversations about the Commanders at 2, Drake Maye, whether Michael Penix goes in the first round, GM Aaron Rod…

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Top 200 Fantasy Rankings: Who Is a First-Rounder in 2024? 1:05:38

9h ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Fresh off the release of The Ringer’s 2024 Fantasy Football Rankings, the guys reveal their top 20 and discuss some of their biggest takeaways after ranking the top 200 fantasy players ahead of next season (4:41). Next, they introduce a brand-new segment called “DK, tell us about the war, grandpa!” (41:26) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football…

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Most Improved and Least Improved in the AFC 1:21:50

21h ago1:21:50

1:21:50

The Dream Team returns to Tom Brady’s roast, Bo Nix’s backpack, and which teams improved and didn’t in the AFC. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Austin Gayle, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Addi…

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Fred Smoot and Darrell Green 1:06:40

1d ago1:06:40

1:06:40

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back talking Commanders' draft, roster -- and jersey retirements with Fred Smoot and Hall of Famer Darrell Green. Ben opens the show on draft grades and specific free-agent offensive tackle/line help available to monitor (2:20). Then Fred joins for a detailed and high-energy analysis on Jayden Daniels, how the secondar…

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The Best Fantasy Landing Spots for 2024 Rookies 1:21:02

1d ago1:21:02

1:21:02

Welcome back to ‘The Ringer Fantasy Football Show’! The guys kick off the 2024 fantasy football season by surveying the rookie landscape, breaking down where to draft some of these first-year players, and identifying which ones will have the most immediate fantasy impact using the “High T” metric (3:44). “You guys want to do some emails?” (68:44) E…

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Why Did the Falcons Take Penix at 8? How Costly Will the Aiyuk Extension Be? Who Will Win the Offensive Rookie of the Year? | Extra Point Taken 1:12:43

3d ago1:12:43

1:12:43

Sheil and Ben are back to discuss the major moves that occurred during the NFL draft. Perhaps the most shocking move of all was the Falcons taking Michael Penix Jr. at 8. Was this the right move for a team that just gave Kirk Cousins $100 million in guaranteed money? Receivers have been getting a lot of money this offseason: However, Brandon Aiyuk …

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NFL Draft Superlatives: Most Likely to Get a Coach Fired, Steal a Starting Job, and Host ‘SNL’ 1:24:04

4d ago1:24:04

1:24:04

The guys fight off their senioritis and wrap up their NFL draft coverage this season by putting together a draft yearbook to remember it by! They award superlatives, celebrate the most memorable picks, and do their best to predict their classmates’ futures (1:59). “You guys want to do some emails?” (64:53) Check out our 2024 Ringer NFL Draft Guide …

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Commanders' post-draft analysis: Fixing the fixer-upper 1:07:47

4d ago1:07:47

1:07:47

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about what the Washington Commanders pulled off over three days of the NFL draft with the Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala. Ben begins the show by talking about where he gives the Commanders high marks that has little to do with the players drafted. Then Nicki enters (30:10) for thoughts on the selections, star…

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2024 NFL Draft Awards and Superlatives 1:30:57

5d ago1:30:57

1:30:57

Shiel, Steven, and Austin get together at the end of Day 3 of the NFL draft to share their expertise and analysis on which GMs and teams around the league drafted bright futures for their individual rosters this week, and the organizations that maybe should be looking into a front office upgrade before next offseason. The Ringer is committed to res…

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NFL Draft Day 2 Reactions: WR Hits and Misses, the Tepper Tantrum, and Biggest Steals 54:44

5d ago54:44

54:44

The guys are back to discuss their most significant takeaways from Day 2 of the NFL Draft including Panthers owner David Tepper’s hatred of hats, an early wide receiver run at the top of the second round, CB Cooper DeJean falling to the Eagles, and the raw magnificence of Oreos (2:40). Check out our 2024 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringe…

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NFL Draft Round 1 Recap | Dual Threat 1:23:52

6d ago1:23:52

1:23:52

Nora and Steven are joined by Sheil Kapadia to discuss the biggest story lines after the first round of the draft, starting with the six quarterbacks who were taken in the first round. They specifically discuss Michael Penix Jr. to the Falcons at pick no. 8 and Bo Nix to the Broncos at pick no. 12. Then they run through one winner and one loser eac…

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Mystery solved: Jayden Daniels is the call 20:46

7d ago20:46

20:46

The Athletic's Ben Standig talks about Jayden Daniels and day one of the NFL draft with David Harrison (SI/Locked on Commanders). What Adam Peters had to say about why he and his staff fell for the QB. Daniels on Peters, coming to Washington happily. day Day targets and priorities. Six QBs selected in first 12 picks is bonkers.…

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Round 1 Reactions: Falcons Tilt for Penix, Maye In New England, and the Vikings Land McCarthy 1:25:54

6d ago1:25:54

1:25:54

The guys share their instant reactions to the most exciting picks and trades from the first round of the 2024 NFL draft! They unpack the Falcons’ shocking decision to reach for Michael Penix Jr., the Vikings trading up for J.J. McCarthy, the Bears leveling up their offense with Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze, the historic lack of defensive players,…

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The Live ‘Ringer NFL Draft Show’ in Detroit 1:11:30

7d ago1:11:30

1:11:30

The guys talk all things NFL draft in front of a sold-out crowd in Detroit! (0:00). They open with one final PANDA WATCH (1:54). Next, they share their bold Round 1 predictions by way of “scheduled” Adam Schefter tweets (21:03). Later, they close with a special (in-person) edition of emails and bring back America’s favorite segment, Two Jargons, On…

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Final 2024 NFL Mock Draft 1:12:35

9d ago1:12:35

1:12:35

LIVE SHOW in Detroit on April 24: Click below for tickets! In the last episode before the 2024 NFL draft, the guys compare notes, put their pencils down, and turn in their mock draft ahead of Round 1 on Thursday (3:38). “You guys want to do some emails?” (55:20) Tickets: http://bit.ly/ringerdraft24 Check out our 2024 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Em…

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Logan Paulsen returns for final Commanders draft preview 1:07:04

9d ago1:07:04

1:07:04

The Athletic's Ben Standig is wrapping up the pre-draft coverage with Commanders analyst Logan Paulsen. Ben begins with a dissertation on groupthink, everyone naming Jayden Daniels as the No. 2 pick and folks unwisely dismissing J.J. McCarthy's candidacy. Then Logan enters (27:45). More on McCarthy (Logan would pick him at 2), Drake Maye, and why w…

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Trades? Sleepers? Surprises? Time for Some Bold NFL Draft Predictions! | Extra Point Taken 1:05:53

10d ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Sheil and Ben predict some surprises that could go down in the loaded 2024 NFL draft. The race for the no. 2 QB has gotten tighter. Is Jayden Daniels the Commanders' answer at no. 2? The Giants have Daniel Jones under contract, but could they be making a draft night move that could expedite his departure from New York? Who will be the first OL take…

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The 2024 NFL Draft Take Purge 1:15:52

11d ago1:15:52

1:15:52

LIVE SHOW in Detroit on April 24: Click below for tickets! Welcome to the Take Purge. All NFL draft–related takes, including things you don’t actually believe, will be legal for 60 continuous minutes. All rational thought, logic, and professional credibility will be suspended. Tickets: http://bit.ly/ringerdraft24 Check out our 2024 Ringer NFL Draft…

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What are the odds 1:36:16

11d ago1:36:16

1:36:16

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back talking with VSIN's Tim Murray about the Commanders and the NFL draft. Ben opens the episode with a reaction to the recent kerfuffle about Washington's choice at 2 and why he's not assuming Jayden Daniels is the pick (even though he keeps picking the LSU star). Then Tim enters (18:40) for some draft talk through t…

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Big Offseason Mailbag! | Extra Point Taken 1:16:15

13d ago1:16:15

1:16:15

Sheil and Ben dig deep into the EPT listener mailbag and tackle your most burning questions about the upcoming draft, offseason roster moves, and the current state of some of your favorite NFL franchises. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional …

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Live 2024 Mock Draft With Surprise Trades and Surprise Listener Comments 1:24:13

13d ago1:24:13

1:24:13

LIVE SHOW in Detroit on April 24: Click below for tickets! One week out from the 2024 NFL draft, the guys run through a LIVE mock draft and discuss all 32 picks in the first round, ideal landing spots for top prospects, potential day-of trades, and much more (2:42). Tickets: http://bit.ly/ringerdraft24 Check out our 2024 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here…

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Our Final QB Rankings, First-Round WR Locks, and Belichick Doesn’t Drink Coffee 1:13:28

15d ago1:13:28

1:13:28

LIVE SHOW in Detroit on April 24: Click below for tickets! PANDA WATCH: QB charting edition (4:00)! Next, the guys highlight which players are first-round locks, as well as a few fringe guys who could sneak in at the end of the round (38:43). “You guys want to do some emails?” (57:12) Tickets: http://bit.ly/ringerdraft24 Check out our 2024 Ringer N…

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Greg Cosell, VR Jayden Daniels, why NFL teams stink at drafting 1:26:18

15d ago1:26:18

1:26:18

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back talking about the NFL draft, Jayden Daniels's development -- and why teams are often so lousy with draft strategy. After opening with notes on Josh Harris' new batch of organizational upgrades, Ben welcomes in Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis (10:45). Alec researched the best practices in drafting for NFL teams an r…

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Biggest Questions Heading Into the Draft | Dual Threat 1:14:46

15d ago1:14:46

1:14:46

Nora, Steven, and Austin return to discuss the news around Bill Belichick’s offseason and job search and talk about J.J. McCarthy. Then they go through the biggest questions heading into the 2024 NFL draft. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additiona…

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Finding the Next Brock Purdy and Puka Nacua: 2024 Draft Gems 1:23:41

17d ago1:23:41

1:23:41

LIVE SHOW in Detroit on April 24: Click below for tickets! It’s the most wonderful time of the year: wide receiver diva season! (1:26) The guys then highlight a handful of potential mid- to late-round sleepers from this year’s class by comparing them to previous draft gems turned stars (8:25). “You guys want to do some emails?” (63:17) Tickets: htt…

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NFL Draft insider Dane Brugler 39:14

17d ago39:14

39:14

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking about the NFL draft with The Athletic's senior analyst Dane Brugler. Ben opens the episode running through his view of the teams choosing in the top 15, including the best bets for trades. Then it's Dane time (18:10). On J.J. McCarthys' rise even as someone touting the Michigan QB. The number one required …

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Will the Vikings Move Up in the Draft to Get Their QB? Are the Bears Heading Into Their Best Era of Football? Plus, DeVonta Smith Gets the Bag. | Extra Point Taken 1:12:29

17d ago1:12:29

1:12:29

It’s no secret that the Vikings need a QB now that Kirk Cousins is in Atlanta, but what will it cost to move up from 11 in the draft and snag one of the top QBs? Speaking of QBs, what will the Broncos do with Russ's position now that he’s in Pittsburgh? Could Sean Payton just wait until next year's free agency class? Are the Bears headed into their…

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Which NFL GMs Have the Most at Stake in the 2024 Draft? | Extra Point Taken 1:08:53

20d ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Sheil and Ben get together to survey the NFL landscape and take a hard look at some of the general managers who face the highest degree of difficulty in improving their respective teams' rosters in the upcoming draft.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about th…

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The Adam Peters draft guide 1:29:32

21d ago1:29:32

1:29:32

The Athletic's Ben Standig follows up the 1-on-1 with Adam Schefter in the prior episode with more Commanders and NFL draft talk. Ben and Al Galdi (The Al Galdi podcast) discuss the QB talk at 2, what we should discuss beyond 2, and a reflection on how much the trial of the late O.J. Simpson impacted our news coverage to this day (8:35). Then 49ers…

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Draft Needs for Every NFC Team 1:19:44

22d ago1:19:44

1:19:44

LIVE SHOW in Detroit on April 24: Click below for tickets! Going division by division, the guys debate what the NFC teams should do with their respective first-round draft picks to address their most pressing team needs according to The Ringer’s 2024 NFL Draft Guide (1:43). “You guys want to do some emails?” (60:51) Tickets: http://bit.ly/ringerdra…

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Adam Schefter 45:19

22d ago45:19

45:19

The Athletic's Ben Standig talks Commanders and The NFL draft with ESPN's NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Ben opens the episode discussing the upcoming "30" visits for Daniels and Maye in Ashburn before welcoming in the NFL's go-to newsbreaker (8:35). They discuss what "signs" point them to Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick—for now. Drake Maye…

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Team Makeovers | Dual Threat 1:07:16

22d ago1:07:16

1:07:16

The Dream Team returns to make over some of the the most talked-about teams of the offseason by helping them in the draft, adding veteran free agents, and discussing all the ways for them to improve in the upcoming season. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episo…

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Draft Needs for Every AFC Team 1:08:41

26d ago1:08:41

1:08:41

LIVE SHOW in Detroit on April 24: Click below for tickets! Going division by division, the guys debate what the AFC teams should do with their respective first-round draft picks to address their most pressing team needs according to The Ringer’s 2024 NFL Draft Guide (1:30). Later, they react to the solar eclipse (56:03). Tickets: http://bit.ly/ring…

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Charting the Commanders' course 1:33:11

24d ago1:33:11

1:33:11

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for another round of Commanders' pre-draft talk -- with charts! Ben opens (1:00) with some show notes and Terry McLaurin's thoughts before playing some recent Q&A audio from Washington's top receiver (12:45). Then the chat shifts to those cool statistical charts seen all over social media. They're insightful, but …

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Too Much Texans Hype? What Is Michael Penix Jr.’s Draft Stock? Will the Cardinals Trade Down From Four? | Extra Point Taken 1:07:15

26d ago1:07:15

1:07:15

Sheil and Ben start off this week's edition of ‘Extra Point Taken’ by discussing what will happen with the fourth overall pick. Will the Cardinals trade the pick for more assets, or stay at four and draft a receiver? What are the risks of drafting Michael Penix Jr. in the first round? Should we pump the breaks on the Texans hype train following the…

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Chris Simms 56:40

30d ago56:40

56:40

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking -- wait or it -- quarterbacks with NBC Sports analyst Chris Simms. The former NFL quarterback is never shy about offering an opinion, and Chris came out firing with pros/cons, rankings/tiers, and specific insight on his top six passers, starting with Caleb Williams. As prospects, Jayden Daniels or C.J. Stroud? …

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Bills Trade Stefon Diggs to Houston. Plus, a Draft Mailbag! 1:10:00

1M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

LIVE SHOW in Detroit on April 24: Click below for tickets! The guys start by sharing their instant reactions to the Buffalo Bills' trade of Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans and what it means for both teams (1:20). Next, the guys open up the mailbag to answer the most burning draft-related (and non-draft-related) listener questions on everything f…

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Stefon Diggs Traded to the Texans 41:53

1M ago41:53

41:53

Nora, Steven, and Sheil react to the news of the Houston Texans acquiring All-Pro WR Stefon Diggs and what this trade does for the Texans and the Bills. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Sheil Kapadia,…

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