Scouting the League
All you need to know about all things football. Former NFL Scout, Rodrik David, along with founder of Inside the League, Neil Stratton, discuss all things football, with those deep in the industry. Scouting, analytics, salary cap, speed training and so much more. We ask the questions that the casual football fan may never think about with those that are and have been in the industry. If you want to know ball - this is the podcast for you.
Episodes
July 18, 2025 • 9 mins
Neil Stratton of Inside the League gives a preview that is in this week's Friday Wrap Email. Make sure you head to his X page to get signed up.
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July 17, 2025 • 23 mins
Maybe the most unsung of all scouts - Pro Scouts are doing many things to make sure their team is ready to play. Advance scouting is a big part of that - and we dive into many of those elements today.
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July 16, 2025 • 63 mins
Hitting the road for a fall of scouting means a lot of prep work needs to be done. The more prep work, the more prepared you are. Michael Coe joins Neil and I to talk preparing for a fall in the NE, how he stayed up on rosters, and what he will be doing this fall for the E/W Shrine Game.
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July 15, 2025 • 23 mins
More than just knowing 1-90, know who is going to make your 53 man roster. What questions do you need to ask as you start to think about and project exactly who will be on your opening week roster card.
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July 14, 2025 • 20 mins
The unsung of the unsung scouts in an NFL building are Pro Scouts. Yet, they are so important to the success, preparation and product you see every Sunday.
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July 11, 2025 • 10 mins
Get an appetizer to Neil Stratton's Inside the League Friday wrap from the man himself. But remember, this is just an appetizer - get the full meal by signing up for that full Friday Wrap Email.
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July 10, 2025 • 19 mins
The top 100 are easy; top 200, you can find them - but learn the work that scouts use to get a few more players ready for the fall season.
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July 9, 2025 • 64 mins
The College Gridiron Showcase is undoubtedly a favorite among all-star games for NFL Scouts for so many reasons - the main driver behind that is today's guest, CGS Founder, Jose Jefferson. Ready to launch a fall season as the GM at Florida International, Jose joins Neil and I to talk the new partnerships, new opportunities and all the exciting updates the CGS has in store.
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July 8, 2025 • 23 mins
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. How do you make it through a fall scouting on the road? One week and one day at a time. Hitting your rhythm as an area scout takes a lot - but when it falls into place, makes for a successful fall season.
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July 7, 2025 • 21 mins
Life on the road for an NFL Area Scout is a grind - but is made easier with good planning. So, what all goes into getting ready for 3-4 months on the road? I spent 2 years (no covid travel in 2020) on the road in the Midwest and take you through what it looks like.
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July 4, 2025 • 15 mins
Neil Stratton brings you the highlights from his Inside the League Friday Wrap - but do not stop there - make sure go sign up for the full Friday Wrap. Find the link on Neil's X Page @InsidetheLeague
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July 3, 2025 • 16 mins
The NFL Supplemental Draft is over, for now. I discuss the Why and how the competition question plays into this and other decisions.
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July 2, 2025 • 68 mins
How does one go from Lacrosse in Ireland, to a traveling Nurse, to Sprint Football and GM of the Wyoming Cowboys? Let the man who has done it tell you. Joe Caulfield, newly appointed Associate AD for Football Operations and GM for the Cowboy Football team joins Neil Stratton and I to discuss his multi-timeline path to the job he has today, the stories along the way and the lessons he has learned.
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July 1, 2025 • 19 mins
Who does what? A scouting hierarchy can often be a complex what resulting in questions of who does what? Today - I lay out what most scouting staff's look like and who you should be seeking out for the information you need.
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June 30, 2025 • 12 mins
Welcome to Scouting the League and our dive into a daily Scouting podcast covering all elements of scouting in the NFL. Today - Why Scouts Matter.
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June 25, 2025 • 62 mins
It was not long ago that the Houston Cougars were a solid, well though of group of 5 school that was happy to get the occasional big prospect and perhaps knock off one of their in-state foes. But, enter Chris Pezman as AD, conference realignment, revenue sharing and all the changes to college athletics, and Houston is now with the big boys looking for a spot in the College Football Playoff and Final 4.
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June 18, 2025 • 65 mins
The hours (and days) of scouting assistants, QC coaches and interns clicking through and filling out film data in the backroom of a football facility are long over - and we largely have Pro Football Focus to thank for that. As the data has grown, and grown, and grown....so too have the questions regarding its accuracy, application and so much more. Steve Palazzolo is here to tell you it is in good hands. From the upstart company...
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June 11, 2025 • 67 mins
It is not uncommon to be laughed at when you tell someone you want to be an NFL Scout. Working for no pay, betting on yourself, moving from city to city - all of it is standard practice when it comes to the football life. We are a little crazy. Neil and I sit down with one of those who lived that life and came out on the other side. Kirby O'Meara joins us to talk through his football journey from Arkansas and Florida to eventua...
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June 4, 2025 • 67 mins
While many just talk about it, Lee Smith lives it, and not just that, puts it right in his business model. Triple F Elite Sports Training in Knoxville, TN. Neil and I talk with Lee about all things football. From his short time at Tennessee to finding his place at Marshall. The shortcomings, overcomings and ultimately successful 10 year career and what allowed him the success he had. Whether you are an athlete, agent, trainer,...
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May 28, 2025 • 57 mins
Despite a weekend upset to Houston, DC Defenders GM Von Hutchins is excited about where his squad is headed. Von sits down with Neil and I (mostly Neil due to technical issues) to talk his journey from playing, to the NFL and eventually the big seat with the Defenders.
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