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Cover 2 with Banks & Stevens
by New England Patriots
Don Banks and Nick Stevens team up to break down the news and topics of the day in the NFL. With analysis and insight from around the league and a wide-ranging roster of guests, listeners will discover that no one covers the NFL like the guys from Cover 2.
Episodes
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Cover 2 2/20: Draft Preview with Matt Miller; Inside the Kaepernick Settlement with Michael McCann
Don Banks talks with NFL Draft Analyst Matt Miller from the Bleacher Report about the top prospects in the 2019 NFL Draft and where the top quarterbacks could fall. Don also talks with Sports Illustrated Legal Analyst and UNH Law Associate Dean Michael McCann about the recent Colin Kaepernick...
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Cover 2 2/14: Marvin Lewis on AAF Games; Offseason Hot Topics
Don Banks and Nick Stevens talk with former Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Marvin Lewis who is now color analyst for the Alliance of American Football games on NFL Network. We discuss a variety of offseason hot topics such as the Antonio Brown saga, Joe Flacco trade, Kyler Murray's draft stock and...
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Cover 2 2/6: Super Bowl LIII Recap with Bob Costas
On this edition of Cover 2 with Don Banks and Nick Stevens, we give you a full recap of Super Bowl LIII with special guest Bob Costas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cover 2 1/30: SB LIII Preview and Picks with Peter King
Don Banks and Nick Stevens are joined by Peter King from NBC Sports to preview Super Bowl LIII and offer their picks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cover 2 1/23: Championship Weekend Recap; Mike Pereira on Tough Officiating Weekend
Don Banks and Nick Stevens recap a thrilling Championship Weekend. Plus, we talk with NCAA and NFL Rules Analyst Mike Pereira on the tough officiating weekend the NFL had and how he proposes the NFL should address it moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cover 2 1/15: Division Round Recap; AFC/NFC Championship Preview with Kendall Gammon and Mike Triplett
Don Banks and Nick Stevens recap the AFC and NFC divisional games. Plus, we preview the AFC and NFC Championship games with Kansas City Chiefs radio color analyst Kendall Gammon and ESPN NFL Nation reporter Mike Triplett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cover 2 1/9: Matt Smith on Patriots-Chargers; Divisional Round Preview and Predictions
Don Banks and Nick Stevens are joined by LA Chargers radio play-by-play announcer, Matt Smith to preview this Sunday's AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Patriots and the Chargers. Don and Nick recap Wild Card Weekend and discuss the recent head coaching moves around the NFL. Plus, they…
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Cover 2 1/3: Playoffs Preview with Tony Boselli and Dennis Pitta
Don Banks and Nick Stevens preview Wild Card weekend, recent NFL coach firings and the Antonio Brown saga in Pittsburgh. Our guests today are Jacksonville Jaguars Color Radio Color Analyst and Westwood One NFL Color Analyst Tony Boselli, as well as Baltimore Ravens Radio Color Analyst Dennis…
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Cover 2 12/27: Phil Savage on Alliance of American Football; Week 17 Preview and Playoff Picture
Don Banks and Nick Stevens recap NFL Week 16 and talk with Phil Savage (GM of the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football and former GM of the Cleveland Browns) about the Alliance of American Football getting ready to kick off in February and the Cleveland Browns resurgence with…
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Cover 2 12/18: Sebastian Vollmer; Week 15 Recap; Week 16 Preview
Don Banks and Nick Stevens are joined by former Patriots Offensive Tackle Sebastian Vollmer to talk about soccer and American Football in Germany and his efforts to help grow American Football there. We recap NFL Week 15 and discuss the abundance of parity in NFL this season. Plus, our NFL Week…
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Cover 2 12/11: Steelers Preview with Ed Bouchette; Miami Miracle; Week 15 Preview
Don Banks and Nick Stevens discuss the last second win for the Dolphins over the Patriots and how it impacts the AFC playoff picture. We are joined by Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to preview Sunday's Patriots-Steelers game. Plus, we preview Chiefs vs. Chargers and other NFL Week 15...
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Cover 2 12/4: Tony Dungy; AFC Playoff Picture
Don Banks and Nick Stevens recap NFL Week 13 with defense making a brief return with some low scoring games. We are joined by NBC NFL Analyst Tony Dungy to discuss the Mike McCarthy firing in Green Bay, the new NFL being all about offense and the AFC playoff picture. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Cover 2 11/27: Week 13 Preview; Vikings Preview with Paul Allen
Don Banks and Nick Stevens recap the Thanksgiving week games and preview NFL Week 13. Plus, we are joined by radio play-by-play voice of the Minnesota Vikings, Paul Allen who discusses the upcoming Patriots game against the Vikings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cover 2 11/20: Gil Brandt and Tom Waddle
Don Banks and Nick Stevens recap a thrilling NFL Week 11 which concluded with an epic shootout on Monday night with a 54-51 Rams win over the Chiefs. We serve up Thanksgiving week with interviews with NFL.com Senior Analyst Gil Brandt and former Bears WR and current host of Waddle & Silvy on ESPN...
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Cover 2 11/13: Sam Farmer from LA Times
Don Banks and Nick Stevens discuss the Patriots loss to the Titans as well as recap of NFL Week 10. We are joined by Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times as we discuss the terrible shooting and wild fires in LA and how it is impacting the Rams. Plus, we preview NFL Week 11 including Rams vs.…
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Cover 2 11/6: ESPN's Seth Wickersham talks Patriots
Don Banks and Nick Stevens recap the Brady vs. Rodgers matchup on Sunday Night Football. We talk with ESPN Senior Writer Seth Wickersham about his article on the dynamic relationship between Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. Plus, we take stock of the Patriots at midway point of the...
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Cover 2 11/1: Patriots - Packers Preview with Rob Demovsky and Tom Silverstein
Don Banks and Nick Stevens preview Patriots - Packers on Sunday Night Football with Rob Demovsky from ESPN.com and Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cover 2 10/23: NFL Network's Rich Eisen; Week 7 Recap; Week 8 Preview
Don Banks and Nick Stevens talk with NFL Network's Rich Eisen, who will be calling his first ever NFL game this Sunday when the Jaguars take on the Eagles in London. Don and Nick talk Red Sox in the World Series and the Patriots win in Chicago. Plus, we recap NFL Week 7 and preview NFL Week 8.…
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Cover 2 10/16: Interview with NFL Analyst Trent Dilfer
Don Banks and Nick Stevens talk with NFL analyst Trent Dilfer about the Patriots-Chiefs game on Sunday against Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady. They also discuss defenses, new rules in the NFL, and Dilfer's memories of the late Paul Allen. Other topics include the success of the Boston Red Sox and...
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Cover 2 10/10: NFL Week 6 Preview with Cris Collinsworth
Don Banks and Nick Stevens discuss the Red Sox ALDS win over the Yankees. We recap NFL Week 5 and talk with NBC Sunday Night Football Analyst Cris Collinsworth about Patrick Mahomes and what makes him so dangerous as we preview the SNF matchup between the Patriots and the Chiefs and look ahead to...
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Cover 2 10/3: Dan Orlovsky and Jeff Pearlman Interviews
Don Banks and Nick Stevens recap NFL Week 4 and are joined by ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky to discuss the NFL QB play around the league and the hot start of Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. Plus, we talk with New York Times Best Selling Author Jeff Pearlman about his book, 'Football For A...
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Cover 2 9/26: Dolphins Preview; Interview with Matthew Hasselbeck
Don Banks and Nick Stevens take a look at NFL Week 3, preview the Miami Dolphins, and the new rules around the league. They also talk with ESPN NFL Analyst Matthew Hasselbeck and how the NFL is responding to criticism on roughing the passer penalties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Cover 2 9/26: Interview with Ian O'Connor
Don Banks and Nick Stevens talk NFL with ESPN Senior Writer Ian O'Connor, author of "Belichick: The Making of the Greatest Football Coach of All Time". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cover 2 9/19: NFL Week 2 Recap; Terry McAulay Interview
Don Banks and Nick Stevens recap NFL Week 2 and discuss the Patriots trade for Josh Gordon, trouble in Pittsburgh with Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell and Vontae Davis retiring at halftime. Our guest today is former NFL Official and current NBC NFL Rules Analyst Terry McAulay, who discusses the...
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Cover 2 9/12: Eric Mangini Interview; NFL Week 1 Takeaways; Week 2 Preview
Don Banks and Nick Stevens are joined by former New York Jets Head Coach and current Fox Sports 1 NFL Analyst Eric Mangini. We discuss Sam Darnold's Jets debut, Matt Patricia's debut in Detroit, Patriots-Texans takeaways and preview the upcoming slate of games for NFL Week 2. See...
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Cover 2 9/5: Season Predictions; Kurt Warner, Steve Smith and Willie McGinest Interviews
Don Banks and Nick Stevens make their season predictions for every NFL division. Don caught up with NFL Network's Kurt Warner, Steve Smith and Willie McGinest to discuss the offseason drama in Foxboro and how the Patriots will respond in 2018. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cover 2 8/29: Tony Romo, Bill Cowher and Gene Steratore
Don Banks and Nick Stevens discuss the new contract for Giants WR Odell Beckham, Jr., the Cleveland Browns on Hard Knocks and more. We catch up with NFL CBS Color Analyst Tony Romo, who talks about his production meetings with Bill Belichick. We talk with NFL CBS Analyst Bill Cowher on the…
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Cover 2 8/22: Dan Quinn Interview; Preseason Week 2 Recap
Don Banks and Nick Stevens discuss the Cleveland Browns on Hard Knocks and Andrew Luck's lack luster performance on MNF. Plus, we're joined by Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn to discuss Atlanta's offseason, the new tackling rules and what the Patriots can expect from Adrian Clayborn. See...
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Cover 2 8/15: Al Michaels Interview
Don Banks and Nick Stevens are joined by NBC Sunday Night Football Play-by-Play Man Al Michaels. Michaels discusses all of the great Super Bowls he has called including the Patriots defeat of the Seahawks in SB 49 and the Eagles defeat of the Patriots in SB 52. He also reminisced about great…
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Cover 2 8/8: Prepping for the Preseason
In this edition of Cover 2 with Don Banks and Nick Stevens, we are joined by Boston Globe Sports Media Columnist, Chad Finn, and Former Pittsburgh Steeler and current CBS Sports NFL Analyst, Bryant McFadden. Other topics discussed are the upcoming preseason games and the turmoil between Le'Veon...
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Cover 2 8/1: Brian Billick; Hall of Fame Weekend
Don Banks and Nick Stevens are joined by NFL Analyst Brian Billick to discuss the NFL Hall of Fame Inductions of Randy Moss and Ray Lewis and the Hall of Fame game. Plus, we touch on Johnny Football getting a new life in the CFL and the Red Sox trade deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
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Cover 2 7/27: Michael Lombardi Interview
Don Banks and Nick Stevens are joined by Former NFL executive and media analyst Michael Lombardi to discuss his book 'Gridiron Genius: A Master Class in Winning Championships and Building Dynasties in the NFL.' We also discuss the latest news around NFL Training Camps, Tony Sparano's tragic…
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Cover 2 7/19: Amy Trask talks football
Don Banks and Nick Stevens are joined by Amy Trask, CBS Sports Football Analyst and Former CEO of the Oakland Raiders. Various topics were covered such as the NFL Anthem Policy, Brent Musberger as the new radio pxp voice of the Raiders, her reaction to the tuck rule in 2001, and the fractured...
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Cover 2 7/11: Sal Paolantonio talks Eagles
Don Banks and Nick Stevens are joined by ESPN NFL Reporter Sal Paolantonio, who is promoting his book, Philly Special, which he thinks most Patriots fans will want to read as it details how the Philadelphia Eagles ran fake plays during their walkthrough the night before the Super Bowl. He also...
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Cover 2 6/20: Phil Savage and Richard Deitsch
Don Banks and Nick Stevens are joined by Phil Savage (General Manager of the Alliance Phoenix) to talk about the Alliance of American Football and where it stands as it's set to launch this winter after the Super Bowl. Richard Deitsch (The Athletic / Sportsnet 590 The Fan / Adjunct Professor at...
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Cover 2 6/13: AFC East Offseason Review
We recap each AFC East team's offseason from the perspective of those that cover them. Hear from Jets beat reporter Rich Cimini from ESPN, play-by-play radio voice of the Bills John Murphy and Armando Salguero from the Miami Herald. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cover 2 with Banks & Stevens 6/6: Mike Pereira; Adam Schefter
Don Banks and Nick Stevens discuss recent NFL rule changes with FOX Sports Rules Analyst Mike Pereira. Plus, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins us to discuss the NFL's new anthem policy and the Eagles not being invited to the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cover 2 with Banks & Stevens 5/30: NFL OTAs; Matt Chatham Interview
Don Banks and Nick Stevens talk NBA Finals, player absences from NFL OTAs, the NFL's new anthem rule and Cassius Marsh's comments about his time as Patriot. We are joined today by former Patriot and current NFL Analyst for NESN Matt Chatham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cover 2 with Banks & Stevens 5/23: Bill Polian on AAF League
In this edition of the Cover 2 podcast, Don Banks and Nick Stevens are joined by former Colts Vice Chairman and current ESPN NFL Analyst Bill Polian to discuss the new Alliance of American Football League which will be unveiled in the spring of 2019. Polian outlines the potential teams taking…
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Cover 2 with Banks & Stevens 5/14: State sanctioned sports gambling upheld by Super Court; Daniel Wallach Interview
In this edition of the Cover 2 podcast, Don Banks and Nick Stevens are joined by gaming and sports attorney and co-host of the 'Conduct Detrimental' podcast, Daniel Wallach to discuss the Supreme Court ruling that the federal ban on state-sanctioned sports betting is unconstitutional. See...
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Cover 2 with Banks & Stevens 5/9: Peter King Interview
In this edition of the Cover 2 podcast, Don Banks and Nick Stevens discuss a variety of topics from Jason Witten's retirement from the NFL and his move to the MNF booth, Tom Brady's attire at the Met Gala, Red Sox - Yankees and Celtics - 76'ers. Our guest today is Monday Morning Quarterback's…
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Cover 2 with Banks & Stevens 5/1: NFL Draft Recap; Dan Hatman Interview
In this edtion of PFW in Progress, Don Banks and Nick Stevens discuss the excitement going on in Boston sports with the Bruins, Celtics, and Sox. We recap the NFL Draft and talk with Director of Scouting Development at the Scouting Academy, Dan Hatman. Plus, we discuss Tom Brady’s interview with...
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Cover 2 with Banks & Stevens 4/24: Mock Drafts; Tedy Bruschi Interview
In this edition of the Cover 2 podcast, Don Banks, Nick Stevens and Kevin Collins offer their full first round mock drafts. Plus, former Patriots LB and current ESPN analyst Tedy Bruschi joins us to talk all thing Patriots in this draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cover 2 with Banks and Stevens 4/19: RB crop in NFL Draft; Drama in New England; Robert Smith Interview
In this edition the Cover 2 podcast, Don Banks and Nick Stevens discuss the running back crop entering the NFL Draft next week. Our guest today is FOX College Football Analyst and Founder and CEO of Fan Health Network Robert Smith, who joins us to discuss the creation of the Fan Health Network…
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Cover 2 with Banks & Stevens 4/11: Gil Brandt and the NFL Draft
In this edition of the Cover 2 podcast, Don Banks and Nick Stevens discuss positions of need for NFL clubs heading into the 2018 Draft with NFL.com Senior Analyst and SiriusXM NFL Radio Host Gil Brandt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cover 2 with Banks & Stevens 4/4: Brandin Cooks Trade; Dan Orlovsky on Josh Rosen; Jim Daopoulos on New NFL Rules
In this edition of the Cover 2 podcast, Don Banks and Nick Stevens discuss the trade of Patriots WR Brandin Cooks to the Rams and talk with former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky about QB Josh Rosen and his draft stock after comments by his former coach Jim Mora questioned his intellectual capabilities. We...
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Cover 2 with Banks & Stevens 3/30: NFL Owners Meetings Recap; John Lynch and Mike Zimmer Interviews
In this edition of the Cover 2 podcast, Don Banks and Nick Stevens recap the NFL Owners Meetings and discuss the revised catch rule and the updates to the leading with the helmet rule. Don Banks talks with 49'ers GM John Lynch about the excitement for San Francisco heading into the 2018 season…
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Cover 2 with Banks & Stevens 3/21: Chris Mortensen Interview; Strengths of the 2018 NFL Draft Class
In this edition of the Cover 2 podcast, Don Banks and Nick Stevens are joined by ESPN's Chris Mortensen to discuss the strengths of the 2018 NFL Draft class, in particular the quarterbacks and running backs. Other topics discussed are updating the catch rule, the Jets - Colts trade, free agency…
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Cover 2 with Banks & Stevens 3/14: Free Agent Frenzy; Jerry Angelo & Johnson Bademosi Interviews
In this edition of the Cover 2 podcast, Don Banks and Nick Stevens break down the frenzy of reported free agency moves during the legal tampering period and multiple trades around the NFL. We are joined by former Chicago Bears GM Jerry Angelo to discuss free agency. Plus, Don Banks talks with...
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Cover 2 with Banks & Stevens 3/7: 2018 NFL Scouting Combine
As the 2018 NFL Combine came to a close, Don Banks and Andy Hart highlight the players that stood out from the rest. They also discuss the potential for certain players in the draft with Dan Hatman, the Director of Scouting Development at the Scout Academy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Don Banks and Nick Stevens team up to break down the news and topics of the day in the NFL. With analysis and insight from around the league and a wide-ranging roster of guests, listeners will discover that no one covers the NFL like the guys from Cover 2.
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