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Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to analyze and debate some of the biggest buzz that has materialized around the league since the 2025 NFL draft ended, while shining a light on major topics they missed in the moment. Topics include:
&#8211; Bills GM Brandon Beane responds to draft criticism 
&#8211; Cowboys fail to land a WR 
&#8211; 49ers go against draft consensus 
&#8211; Jaguars GM James Gladstone on Travis Hunter 
&#8211; The Shedeur Sanders prank call
Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee 
Producer: Chris Sutton 
Social: Kiera Givens 
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal

Diante Lee joined The Ringer as an NFL writer and podcaster in 2024. Before that, he served as a staff writer at The Athletic, covering the NFL and college football. He currently coaches at the high school level in his hometown of San Diego.

Diante Lee

Sheil Kapadia writes about the NFL and hosts two podcasts: ‘The Ringer NFL Show’ and ‘The Ringer’s Philly Special.’ Prior to joining The Ringer in 2022, you could find his work at The Athletic, ESPN, and Philadelphia Magazine.

Sheil Kapadia

Steven Ruiz has been an NFL analyst and QB ranker at The Ringer since 2021. He’s a D.C. native who roots for all the local teams except for the Commanders. As a child, he knew enough ball to not pick the team owned by Dan Snyder—but not enough to avoid choosing the Panthers.

2025 NFL Draft Leftovers

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