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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 38 MIN

Kyler Murray Named Vikings QB1 | Jaguars & Texans Preview — Coach and Company

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Coach opens with the news that Kyler Murray has been named the Vikings’ starting quarterback, then brings Mikey P and Big Tommy C into a fast-moving NFL discussion about J.J. McCarthy’s outlook, preseason physicality, and the Bears’ safety depth after Coby Bryant’s injury. The crew also reacts in real time to the report that Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are buying the Los Angeles Lakers in a record-setting transaction. It is Rant Wednesday, so the panel sounds off on Derek Jeter’s absence from Yankees Old-Timers’ Day, why HBO’s Hard Knocks remains appointment viewing, and the changing NCAA eligibility landscape after Seth Trimble’s move to Louisville. The show closes with AFC South breakdowns: Jacksonville’s expectations after a 13-win season and the right way to deploy two-way talent Travis Hunter, followed by Houston’s ceiling as C.J. Stroud enters a pressure-packed season with the Texans. Timestamp Segment 00:00 Coach welcomes the audience, celebrates the growth of BTT Studios, and sets the agenda: Minnesota’s quarterback news, the Jaguars and Texans, and Rant Wednesday. 05:30 Kyler Murray is named the Vikings’ QB1: What the call says about J.J. McCarthy, Kevin O’Connell, and Minnesota’s 2026 outlook. 08:40 Coby Bryant’s knee injury launches a conversation about training-camp injuries, contact, and preparing for the NFL season. 12:17 Lakers ownership shocker: The panel reacts to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger’s reported $12.5 billion purchase of the franchise. 18:30 Rant Wednesday — Derek Jeter: Big Tommy C calls out Jeter for missing Yankees Old-Timers’ Day. 21:59 Rant Wednesday — NFL is back: Mikey P celebrates the return of Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks. 24:41 Rant Wednesday — NCAA eligibility: Coach reacts to Seth Trimble’s Louisville commitment and the unsettled court-linked fifth-year eligibility issue. 28:02 Jacksonville Jaguars preview: Can Trevor Lawrence lead another winning season, and should Travis Hunter play both ways? Jacksonville’s first depth chart lists Hunter as a starting cornerback and second-team wide receiver. 33:18 Houston Texans preview: The crew debates C.J. Stroud’s contract timeline, the team’s defensive identity, and whether Houston can join the AFC’s elite. 37:40 Final thoughts, a Monday Night Grind preview, and the show close. BTT Studios delivers the best in sports, entertainment, and culture. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@watchbttsports Instagram: @watchbttsports Twitter/X: @watchbttsports #BTTStudios #Podcast #Sports #Entertainment Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Kyler Murray has the QB1 job in Minnesota, and Coach, Mikey P, and Big Tommy C unpack what it means for J.J. McCarthy and the NFC North. The crew also runs through a blockbuster Lakers sale, Rant Wednesday, and AFC South previews for the Jaguars and Texans.

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