QUARTERBACK UPRISING: How many starts in 2026 for Fernando Mendoza, Carson Beck & other Rookie QBs?

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🗓️ 8 May 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

How will the 2026 NFL rookie quarterback class shake up the league? Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs break down the outlook for rookies like Fernando Mendoza, Carson Beck, and Cade Klubnik, debating which signal-callers are poised to make an impact. The show tackles bold takes on team-building—should teams invest top dollar in elite tight ends or a deep wide receiver corps? Plus, the rise of 12 and 13 personnel packages raises the stakes for linebackers’ coverage skills in future NFL Drafts. The hosts challenge the importance of team identity, using insights from coaches like Sean McVay and reflecting on franchise philosophies. Hot-button topics include Andy Reid’s offensive scheme with Patrick Mahomes, controversial decisions by Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles, and whether playoff hockey can compete with NFL postseason drama. Don’t miss the rapid-fire takes and spirited debates on the ever-evolving NFL landscape.

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0:00.0	How many starts can we expect from the 2026 rookie quarterback class?
0:06.4	We're going to explore that and more right now.
0:13.7	You are locked on NFL scouting with the draft dudes,
0:18.6	your daily podcast for NFL and college football scouting,
0:22.6	part of the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:28.3	What's better than this?
0:30.0	It's guys being dudes.
0:32.3	I'm Joe Marino.
0:33.6	That's Kyle Crabs on today's episode.
0:36.9	It's takes on takes the weekly episode where we give our take on your take.
0:42.4	And we have some fun stuff cooked up, including an aggressive take on some ideas that someone has for the Eagles.
0:51.0	Does team identity matter?
0:53.1	But we'll start by breaking down how many starts we can
0:56.9	expect from this 2026 rookie QB class. Kyle, happy Friday to you. Happy Friday to you as well here
1:04.4	as we embark on our weekly mailback. Embark. What a great opportunity to use the word embark well shall we embark on
1:12.8	this first question from august who says three rookie quarterbacks will have two or more starts
1:20.0	for their respective teams and he names names fernando mendoza carson beck he's with arizona
1:27.3	and kate clubnick with the Jets.
1:31.8	All right, Mendoza, two or more starts?
1:35.5	Yes.
1:36.4	Yes, I think that's pretty comfortable.
1:38.9	Carson Beck behind Jacoby Brissette and Gardner Minchew. Two or more starts?
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