2025 X-FACTORS That Will Define the NFC and AFC West | Can Coaches ELEVATE Talent?

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🗓️ 20 August 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

The AFC and NFC West divisions take center stage as Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs break down the X factors that will define each team's 2025 season. From the Rams' secondary concerns to the Seahawks' offensive line challenges, no stone is left unturned. The duo dissects the 49ers' skill position depth, Kyler Murray's impact on the Cardinals, and the Chiefs' offensive line reshuffling. They also explore the Chargers' defensive front, the Broncos' young receiving corps, and the Raiders' defensive woes. With insights on potential wide receiver trades and roster cuts looming, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the pivotal elements shaping these divisions. Tune in to discover which players and position groups hold the keys to their team's success in the upcoming NFL season.

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0:00.0	We're breaking down the X-Factors that will define the AFC and NFC West today on the
0:06.5	Locked on NFL scouting podcast.
0:13.3	You are locked on NFL scouting with the draft dudes, your daily podcast for NFL and
0:20.5	college football scouting, part of the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:28.2	What's better than this?
0:29.9	It's guys being dudes here on the Lockdown NFL scouting podcast.
0:34.6	We're the Draft dudes.
0:35.8	I'm Joe Marino from Lockdown Bills. He's Kyle Crabs from
0:38.3	Lockdown Thalphins. And we are your NFL experts here with you daily to talk team building
0:42.5	across the league on the Lockdown NFL scouting podcast with the draft dudes, part of the
0:47.1	Lockdown podcast network, your team every day. One issue, a big thank you. Shout out and welcome
0:52.1	to our everydayers. those of you who never
0:54.6	miss a single episode we appreciate y'all being here very very much joe i'm my hometown
1:00.8	draft on friday so i'm glad we get these x factors in maybe get a couple couple last reminders
1:07.6	of players to prioritize maybe good matchups for players that are playing in
1:12.7	these divisions. So hopefully it's a little trickle-down effect for everybody's fantasy.
1:19.4	Is it a redraft the whole thing every year? It's a redraft auction, live auction in person.
1:24.3	And if I'm not mistaken with your league, the real thing you don't want to do
1:29.2	is finish last. You guys got some crazy punishments for that. Well, yeah, it was so turned into a,
1:33.7	we have a punishment wheel that you spin now. It used to just be, does everybody come with one?
1:39.0	Yeah. So everybody, everybody nominates a punishment and then the league votes on the top half. And then
1:43.4	the top half get put on the wheel.
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