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• The Houston Texans exercised the fifth-year options for QB C.J. Stroud and edge Will Anderson Jr., committing to both cornerstones of their young core and signaling a strong belief in the franchise's championship window.

• After signing a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders in early April, Kirk Cousins went on record saying, "Fernando's going to be a great addition to our team and has a great future in the league," adding he's willing to be a mentor and that the two watched film together during Mendoza's visit.

• New Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur is establishing a strict, "no-nonsense" culture during offseason workouts, prioritizing extreme accountability to reverse recent struggles. Players like Zaven Collins and Hjalte Froholdt are not only settling down, but raving about this new system.

• MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson reported for the start of the offseason program under new head coach Jesse Minter, having historically skipped voluntary workouts in the past. His attendance was described as speaking volumes, setting a great standard for the team under first-time head coach Minter.

• Running back De'Von Achane did not report to the Dolphins' voluntary workouts, as coach Jeff Hafley addressed the situation. The Falcons are facing a similar situation as linebacker James Pearce Jr. missed out on the voluntary offseason workouts.

From mock draft strategy to real NFL team thinking, this episode breaks down what’s real, what’s noise, and where the biggest surprises could happen.