The Arena: Gridiron

The Cowboys DESERVE to be favorites In the NFC East fires up The Arena as Skip Bayless, Aqib Talib and co break down the current odds for each team in the NFC East to win the NFC championship and go to the Super Bowl as the current favorites to come out of the NFC from the NFC East is currently the Philadelphia Eagles. Do Skip Bayless's Cowboys have a chance to contend for an NFC title next year? It has been over 30 years since the Cowboys last won the NFC. Next, they talk about Texas Longhorns Quarterback Arch Manning and if current NFL Teams are already eyeing him to be the number 1 pick in next year's NFL Draft. Finally, the Arena reacts to recent videos of Houston Texans Quarterback CJ Stroud already getting in offseason workouts. After Stroud's struggles last season, The Arena debates if he has what it takes to be a premier Quarterback at the NFL level, or if the Houston Texans would be better off looking elsewhere in the future.

Today's Arena Crew : Skip Bayless, Aqib Talib, Cody Kessler, Gerald McCoy and Kinsey.

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The Browns paving the Way for Deshaun Watson stuns The Arena as Skip Bayless, Aqib Talib, Cody Kessler, & Kenyon Martin react to a top Cleveland Browns reporter claiming that people inside the Browns organization are planning on Deshaun Watson to be the Starting QB over Shedeur Sanders heading into next season. Would this kind of decision by the Browns hinder the growth of Shedeur, and force him to seek out other options in the NFL? Next, they react to Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens finally signed his franchise tender, officially locking him up for next season. Will Skip's Cowboys think about eventually signing Pickens to a long term deal, as Skip Believes Pickens will want to be paid similarly to other wide outs like Jaxson Smith-Njigba, and his teammate Ceedee Lamb. Finally, the Arena reacts to the ongoing Quarterback situation in Pittsburgh as Aaron Rodgers has yet to make a decision if he's coming back or if he will retire, simply leaving the Steelers with no QB option if he does decide to call it quits.

Today's Arena Crew : Skip Bayless, Aqib Talib, Cody Kessler, Kenyon Martin and Kinsey.

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2 Min Countdown 0:00:00
Show Start 0:02:04
NBA Playoffs recap 0:04:02
Reports that Browns want Deshaun over Shedeur 0:25:10
Did Sean McVay sign off on Ty Simpson? 0:52:19
Should Cowboys have tagged Pickens? 1:10:42
Caleb Downs ranked best defender in Draft 1:34:10
How Close Is Shai To The GOAT PG Conversation 1:42:11
What does Pittsburgh do with Rodgers? 1:48:45

The Cleveland Browns RELOADED For Shedeur Sanders In The NFL Draft according to Skip Bayless as Skip & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the Browns using all 4 of their highest picks in the NFL Draft on offensive players and break down how the team is putting Shedeur Sanders in the best position to prove he's a franchise quarterback. They also discuss the team taking Quarterback Tayle Breen in the 6th Round to give Sheduer even more competition in training camp before Skip goes scortched earth on his rival Micah Parsons as the former Dallas Cowboy gave harsh criticism on the Philadelphia Eagles' selection of Makai Lemon in the 1st Round of the Draft. Next, they react to Jerry Jones' comments on his performance in the 2026 NFL Draft as he believes the Cowboys did enough to turn things around and get back to the NFL Playoffs and debate which team improved the most in the NFC East as the Cowboys, Eagles, Commanders and Giants all left the draft with high grades. They then do the same for the AFC West as Aqib Talib comments on the rivals to his Denver Broncos loading up with players like Fernando Mendoza and Mansoor Delane before giving their take on the Los Angeles Rams' draft as many around the league believe the team's first round selection of Ty Simpson and entire draft class was the worst in the NFL. Finally, our QB Guru Cody Kessler breaks down all the Quarterbacks drafted outside the 1st round like Carson Beck & Drew Allar and gives his pick for the biggest sleeper in the class before the crew examines the controversial draft for the New York Jets and debates if they made some of the best or worst picks on football's biggest night. PLEASE Give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!!

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2 Min Countdown 0:00:00
Show Start 0:01:51
Micah Parsons RIPS Makai Lemon To The Eagles 0:04:34
The Browns Reload Around Shedeur 0:21:07
Jerry Jones LOVES The Cowboys' Draft 0:37:26
Who Had The Best Draft In The NFC East? 1:08:43
Who Had The Best Draft In The AFC West? 1:28:34
Rams Graded With The Worst Draft Of 2026 1:49:32

The 1st Round Of The NFL Draft LIGHTS UP The Arena as Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the 1st round of the NFL Draft and break down the biggest winners and losers from the biggest night in football. They kick things off by reacting to the most shocking moment of the draft as the Los Angeles Rams grabbed their quarterback of the future by selecting Ty Simpson 13th overall and debate if using a high pick to secure the heir to Matthew Stafford was the right move for a team in the middle of a Super Bowl window. They then react to the landing spots for 1st Round Wide Receivers Carnell Tate, Jordan Tyson, Makai Lemon, KC Concepcion and Omar Cooper Jr and break down if landing with teams like the Tennessee Titants & Philadelphia Eagles changes anything about their pre-draft perceptions of these pass catchers. Next, Skip Bayless gives a grade for the Dallas Cowboys draft as Jerry Jones made 2 huge trades to move up and down to land Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence and debate if these 2 defensive superstars made Dallas the winners of the draft as they aimed to turn around the Cowboys's horrendous defense. Finally, they break down the New York Giants' night as Big Blue used their 2 top 10 picks to take advantage of a falling Arvell Reese and secure some protection for Jaxson Dart with Francis Mauigoa and discuss the Arizona Cardinals stunning move to take running back Jeremiyah Love at #3 and make him one of the highest paid RBs in the league despite never taking an NFL snap. PLEASE Give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!!

Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Skip Bayless, Aqib Talib, Rashad McCants, Cody Kessler and Kinsey

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The Cincinatti Bengals' MONSTER Trade BLOWS AWAY The Arena as Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the Bengals trading the 10th pick in the NFL Draft to the New York Giants in exchange for Dexter Lawrence and debate if the Bengals overpaid for a defensive superstar to bolster their team in a key year for Joe Burrow and the team. They also welcome NFL Draft Expert Hayden Winks back to the arena to preview the NFL Draft and break down what the New York Giants will do with their unprecedented draft capital, highlighting Sonny Styles and Carnell Tate as the most likely options for their 2 top 10 picks. Next, they continue the discussion on the #2 pick in the draft where the New York Jets will have to decide between David Bailey & Arvell Reese and break down Hayden's most recent mock draft where he has surprising selections like the Dallas Cowboys landing Rueben Bain at #12 and Ty Simpson heading to the Arizona Cardinals at the end of the 1st Round. Finally, they continue their break down of the Wide Receivers as Hayden has KC Concepcion ranked ahead of consensus picks like Makai Lemon and Jordyn Tyson before All-Pro Cornerback Aqib Talib analyzes the incoming class of corners and gives his pick for the best ball hawks in this class. PLEASE Give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!!

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2 Min Countdown 0:00:00
Show Start 0:01:57
Throwback To Lib & Gerald's Draft Moment 0:05:14
Lib and Gerald's Draft Moments 0:05:34
Dexter Lawrence TRADED To Cincinnati 0:10:18
What Will The Giants Do With Picks 5 & 10? 0:26:51
Arvell Reese Over David Bailey At #2 0:38:22
Cowboys Projected To Take Rueben Bain 0:50:57
Hayden's Bold Ty Simpson Prediction 0:59:45
Who Is The WR2 In The Class? 1:13:21
Aqib Breaks Down The Corners In This Class 1:31:39
Top Pass Rushers In The Class 1:48:24
Top O-Line In The Draft 1:59:39