Draft Grades Are Meaningless But Also A+ Fun

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Draft Grades Are Meaningless But Also A+ Fun

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May 4, 2021

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Hot Takedown reviews NFL draft grades and discusses the NBA play-in tournament. Plus a Rabbit Hole about the past (and future) of tanking.

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May 4, 2021

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