Daily, April 8th: Cats out the bag on AJ to Patriots; Mike Mayock talks 2026 NFL Draft

April 8, 2026·30 min·2 clips

Peter Schrager predicts the Eagles will draft a receiver, hinting AJ Brown is headed to the Patriots.

This episode of the daily Go Birds morning update focuses on mounting speculation around a potential AJ Brown trade and debates the Eagles' stadium future. Host James Seltzer analyzes recent insider commentary and draft projections to assess the team's direction. He also shares a segment from an interview with former NFL general manager Mike Mayock discussing the upcoming draft. Peter Schrager, a highly connected NFL insider, published a mock draft having the Eagles select Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston at pick 23. Schrager noted the pick would make AJ Brown's future "all the more interesting." In a separate televised mock draft, Schrager again predicted the Eagles would take a receiver, selecting Arizona State's Jordan Tyson. Daniel Jeremiah, another prominent draft analyst, explicitly stated "AJ is a Patriot" when discussing the Eagles potentially drafting a receiver like Boston. The logic presented is that using a first-round pick on a receiver signals AJ Brown's departure, as the Eagles wouldn't draft a high-profile player at a stacked position. A key insight is that drafting a receiver first could severely hurt the Eagles' trade leverage with New England, as it would reveal their need to move Brown. The analysis suggests the lack of public pushback against these trade rumors from the Eagles or Brown himself is telling. Separately, the episode addresses an article by veteran Eagles beat writer Reuben Frank, who argued the team does not need a new stadium, calling the Linc "just fine." Seltzer disagrees, contending owner Jeffrey Lurie would want state-of-the-art facilities and that the stadium is falling behind newer NFL venues. In the interview segment, Mike Mayock provides draft analysis, noting this class has depth at tight end, wide receiver, and edge rusher. Mayock believes the Eagles' decision on an offensive lineman at pick 23 depends on their evaluation of last year's late-round picks. He identifies receivers like Denzel Boston and Omar Cooper as potential targets if available at that spot. Mayock also shares his evaluation of top quarterback prospect Mendoza, comparing him favorably to Matt Ryan. The episode maintains a conversational and analytical tone, blending the host's opinions with reported insider information and guest expertise. It is structured as a news update but delves into speculative analysis based on draft projections. Eagles fans deeply invested in offseason strategy and draft speculation will find this episode compelling. Listeners fatigued by the persistent AJ Brown trade rumors or those seeking game analysis from the current season might prefer to skip it.

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Fast Eagles chatter that turns stadium debate and draft talk into a clear football read.

The episode spends most of its time on Eagles stadium talk, from the Linc to whether it needs upgrades, before shifting into Mike Mayock's draft read.

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