Between The Hashmarks Podcast

National NFL reporters Matt Lombardo ( https://www.betweenthehashmarks.com ) and Mike Tanier ( https://too-deep-zone.ghost.io/ ) break down the biggest storylines taking place with minicamps in full swing across the league, from A.J. Brown's bizarre de...

NFL Reporters Matt Lombardo ( https://www.betweenthehashmarks.com ) and Mike Tanier ( https://too-deep-zone.ghost.io/ ), break down some of the biggest offseason moves that sources inside the league argue will define the upcoming 2026 NFL season, as we...

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, the picks have been made, and that means that it is time for reactions and overreactions to each pick that was made to take center stage. Veteran NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier of Mike Tanier's Too Deep ...

With the NFL Draft less than 24 hours away, one blockbuster trade already in the books, and another reportedly set to go down post-June 1, the anticipation is building for what could be one of the wilder draft weekends in recent memory. Despite unpredi...

The NFL Draft is just over two weeks away, but some of the biggest headlines and storylines of the offseason are taking shape around one of the premier defensive tackles in the sport requesting a trade, and the drama centering around two of the most pr...

Zaire Franklin has an All-Pro honor and a Pro Bowl appearance on his resumè, having built a career as one of the most consistent locker room leaders and consistently productive linebackers across the NFL. This offseason, the Green Bay Packers acquired ...

The ink has long dried on the big-money contracts signed in NFL free agency’s first wave, but there are still several veterans available, several players whose situations remain unresolved, and the moves that have been made impact how contenders are pe...

Former Illinois offensive guard Josh Gesky has seen his stock surge, ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, and dropped by the Between The Hashmarks Podcast Interview Show to give a peek behind the curtain of what it’s like to be a top prospect this time of year...

NFL Free Agency kicked off with over $1 billion in contracts signed by players and teams across the league, including Jaelan Phillips resetting the pass-rush market, Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker joining Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, and ...

Former Ohio State game-wrecking defensive lineman, and one of the top NFL Draft prospects at the position, Kayden McDonald drops by the Between The Hashmarks Podcast Interview show, to recap his NFL Combine experience and the message he hopes teams tak...

As the NFL Combine kicks into gear in Indianapolis, NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier dive into the biggest storylines, from the comfort of their home offices after a winter storm disrupted their travel plans. From free agent quarterback Mali...

Introducing the Between The Hashmarks Interview Podcast. Sundays throughout the NFL offseason, we’ll be joined by current or former NFL players and top NFL Draft prospects sharing their best moments and opening up about the journey of their 2025 NFL se...

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In the final days of 2025, and ahead of the final weekend of the NFL regular season, it is time to take stock of where things stand in the playoff chase, the teams that are built to surprise, and could be on the cusp of disappointing when the postseaso...

As Santa Claus prepares for his big flight, and the NFL Playoffs rapidly approach, several teams are about to have some presents under the tree. NFL Reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier and out Christmas gifts to some of the top contenders with the ...

As the NFL Season enters Week 16, the MVP race continues to gain clarity, especially after standout performances over the past month from top quarterbacks Matthew Stafford, Josh Allen, and Drake Maye. Meanwhile, the NFL Playoffs will look dramatically ...

After suffering debilitating losses in Week 14, the Philadelphia Eagles’ and Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl hopes and aspirations were effectively dashed. While the Eagles remain the odds-on favorites to win the NFC East, structural concerns on offense...

The NFL Playoff Picture continues to gain clarity, but how seriously to take some of the top contenders across the league, such as the Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles or Buffalo Bills is anything but clear. Veteran NFL reporter...

As the NFL stretch run heats up, several teams suffered the kinds of losses that could alter the course of what once appeared to be promising seasons. How will the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers bounce back? Can the Chief...

Sunday afternoon wasn’t just a ‘prove-it’ Sunday across the NFL, it was also a week where several quarterback catastrophes bubbled to the surface. Injuries derailed Michael Penix in Atlanta and Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh, J.J. McCarthy continues to st...

The Giants fired Brian Daboll this week, after rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a concussion, and New York coughed up another fourth-quarter lead in a road loss to the Chicago Bears. Elsewhere, newly acquired Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander an...

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The 2025 NFL trade deadline was one of the most impactful in recent memory, with several teams taking big swings on blockbuster trades, including the Indianapolis Colts prying All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets, and the Seattle Sea...

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As the NFL trade deadline rapidly approaches, teams across the league continue to take stock of whether they should be buyers, or sellers, in a season where there are 18 teams over.500 and even more within a game of a wild card spot as the second half ...

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The Philadelphia Eagles’ vertical passing attack came alive in a 28-22 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, but how much of Philadelphia’s success is smoke and mirrors with the lack of a dominant running game as Saquon Barkley struggles. Likewise, the S...

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Across the NFL, upstart teams and players made some major statements in Week 6. Rico Dowdle exacted some serious revenge on his former team, running all over the Dallas Cowboys in a Panthers victory, Drake Maye’s fast start to his second NFL season con...

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After the Jacksonville Jaguars’ thrilling 31-28 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, the AFC Playoff race became even more competitive. Capping a weekend that saw the Buffalo Bills, as the final unbeaten team in the AFC, fall, the Jaguars played their ...

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As Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season gets underway, several teams believed to be Super Bowl contenders find themselves on life support amid an onslaught of injuries, and facing difficult decisions as November’s trade deadline approaches. NFL reporters Matt...

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Following a disastrous loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that sent the home boobirds into overdrive, the New York Giants will start rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4, in place of Russell Wilson. Veteran NFL reporter...

Matt Lombardo and Joe Staszak recap the wild finishes and top performances from Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattlombardonfl.sub...

Disaster struck NFL quarterbacks in Week 2. The Cincinnati Bengals will be without Joe Burrow for at least the next three months, Carson Wentz is pressed into action for the Minnesota Vikings after J.J. McCarthy suffered an ankle injury Sunday night, J...

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Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season delivered two of the more memorable prime time games in recent history, as Josh Allen led a furious Buffalo Bills comeback win over Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens, and J.J. McCarthy announced his presence to the world wi...

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On the eve of the 2025 NFL regular season kicking off, NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier offer their picks and bold predictions for the season ahead, including the Eagles’ repeat chances, sleeper teams to watch, and a winner for every major a...

In the span of less than a week, two of the NFL’s most acrimonious contract standoffs found their resolution while another continues to find new lows. NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier break down the implications of Trey Hendrickson’s new con...

The Cleveland Browns opted against using the first week of the NFL season to evaluate and develop either rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders, in favor of naming 40-year-old Joe Flacco the starting quarterback, as the Indianapolis Colts...

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The 2025 NFL preseason couldn’t have gotten off to a worse start for the Green Bay Packers. After falling to the New York Jets 30-10 on Saturday night, Jordan Love underwent surgery to repair an injured thumb, and a pair of NFL defensive coaches raised...