2026 NFL Training Camp Performances: Buying or Selling?

Training camp is in full swing, and the headlines are flying! Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson dive into the latest performances from across the league to separate the real progress from the summer hype. We’re breaking down the buzz around Luther Burden, Fernando Mendoza, and several other key players making waves. Are we buying the breakout narratives, or is it time to pump the brakes?

0:00 Intro 3:15 Zay Flowers extension 6:22 Bijan Robinson extension 22:08 Jonathan Taylor extension 25:32 Stefon Diggs signs with Commanders 29:28 Jalen Carter Extension talk 34:07 Sponsor: FanDuel 35:50 Jalon Walker Injury Breakdown 39:50 Steve breaks down Titans Camp 51:50 Luther Burden Hype 54:00 Cyrus Allen Hype 56:18 Parker Washington the new WR1 in Jacksonville? 58:15 Jayden Higgins breakout 1:06:31 Kayshon Boutte: buying or selling? 1:07:30 Deshaun Watson Conversation 1:10:30 Chiefs Defensive Rookies 1:13:00 Buccaneers pass rushers 1:14:35 Dexter Lawrence 1:17:45 The Aaron Donald Return 1:20:00 Daniel Jones looking healthy? 1:22:44 Rapid fire roundup 1:35:00 The Substation is back? 1:46:00 Show wrap up 1:57:17 QB Tier list

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