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On today's Call Sheet podcast, we draw upon some notable song lyrics to explain the state of six NFL players and teams. How do musicians like Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen and Led Zeppelin relate to Myles Garrett, Joey Porter Jr and the Vikings and Bills? Tune in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode #5 of Steelers Chalk Talk, we dive into Patrick Graham's desire to "live in nickel" this season, and why that may make Jalen Ramsey the most important player on the team's defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Hot Route episode at The Call Sheet, critically-acclaimed author, coach and football analyst Cody Alexander of MatchQuarters.com joins me to discuss the evolution of defensive football in the 21st century, and how nickel packages are changing the modern landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesdays throughout the summer, I'll be doing a "Football 101" segment on The Call Sheet where we answer questions on the intricacies of the game. Today's subject addresses whether defenses run "plays," and if so, how they're called and communicated on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Knicks finally quieting their critics by winning their first NBA title in over 50 years, today's Call Sheet podcast looks at which NFL players face similar scrutiny in 2026. Which players have the highest expectations and the most to prove? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Steelers Chalk Talk, we look at new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's scheme, how it evolves based upon personnel, and how he may use key pieces like T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey and Nick Herbig in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we head into summer vacation and the start of training sessions for football teams all across America, it's a great time to revisit some of the conversations we've had about scheme, philosophy and program-building. Today, we are re-running an episode from last summer with Shawnee (NJ) high school offensive coordinator Dennis Scuderi on the spread offense, its principles and core philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Call Sheet, we're opening the Mail Bag to field questions from our listeners. Which NFL teams should bid on Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft? What should the Colts do with Anthony Richardson? How will TJ Watt fare in Pittsburgh's new defense? And lots more. Fun show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we present Part One on the subject of toughness in sports. What makes an athlete tough? What are the traits of toughness? And why is toughness the most important attribute in sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steelers Fans! Join me for this week's episode of Steelers Chalk Talk, where we look at reasons for the decline in sack production in Pittsburgh over the past few seasons, and how new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham might revitalize the pass rush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football programs all over the country are beginning their summer practice sessions, which makes this a good time to re-run my Call Sheet episode with Sam Houston State head coach and Air Raid guru Phil Longo. Coach Longo and I dive into the roots of the Air Raid, its core principles and what has made the system effective for decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we look at the Bears looming move out of the city of Chicago to Hammond, Indiana, and the history of teams that have relocated in the NFL. One thing they all have in common: it's all about the money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we discuss which NFL jersey numbers have an argument as the best of all time. Which trio of players is the greatest to wear a single jersey number? And what number has bragging rights as the greatest? A fun show to start your week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each weekend, I will re-post the current episode of Steelers' Chalk Talk, which drops on the Steel Curtain Network podcast feed on Thursdays at 11 AM. If you missed it, this week's show examines what Mike McCarthy's run game may look like in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Hot Route episode of The Call Sheet, I'm joined by my college teammate, Gary Ricci, to discuss the brotherhood that forms when you are part of a football team, and the lifetime bonds that experience creates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, Coach Kevin Smith looks at the Myles Garrett trade, and how it exemplifies the radical approach the Los Angeles Rams are taking towards roster construction. How is LA thinking outside the box, and why is it working? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Call Sheet, we debut our "Monday Morning Game Plan" segment, which will take us through every Monday until the regular season begins. This episode looks at OTAs, which are currently taking place throughout the league, and explains why "football in shorts" is more important than it may seem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hot Route will return next week, but today we debut our "Steelers Chalk Talk" segment on The Call Sheet, breaking down Mike McCarthy's passing game and what it may look like in Pittsburgh. "Chalk Talk" episodes will run on Thursdays starting next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, we examine the history of professional athletes in America taking public political stances --including Jaxson Dart's decision last week to introduce President Trump at a rally in New York -- and discuss why these actions have been so controversial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Hot Route episode at The Call Sheet, Pez from Pez's Picks returns to discuss the Brendan Sorsby gambling case, a preview of the World Cup, and his celebrity target if his wife ever grants him a hall pass. Fun show to start your weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, Coach Smith dives into a discussion on the different hats worn by coaches in their particular roles. What's the difference in responsibility between a position coach, a coordinator and a head coach? Join us for an enlightening conversation on the coaching world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, Coach Kevin Smith dives in on Aaron Rodgers returning to Pittsburgh, and why his reunion shines a light on the difficulty team's face when attempting to land a franchise quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's "Hot Route" episode at The Call Sheet podcast, Coach Jim Harritopulos joins the show to discuss Greek culture, how he'd fill his time if there was no football, and the challenges of game-planning to defend an opponent's star player. Great show to start your weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Coach Kevin Smith for today's Call Sheet podcast, where we submit our list of the ten most complete rosters in the NFL, with one potential weakness that could serve as an Achilles' heal for each. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mini-camp practices kicked off over the weekend for NFL rookies and try-out players, and social media platforms across America exploded with videos of bag work. Why is that? What does it say about the NFL's hold on the sporting landscape, and why are fans so willing to consume this material? Coach Kevin Smith weighs in on today's Call Sheet podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Hot Route episode of The Call Sheet, Coach Paul Callahan returns to the show to discuss quarterback development. What challenges do QBs face as they matriculate to the NFL, and why is quarterback the toughest position to play in sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL draft is over, but free agency lives on. Tyreek Hill, Joey Bosa, Jauan Jennings and Deebo Samuel are some of the veteran free agents yet to find a new home. On today's episode of The Call Sheet, Coach Smith forecasts landing spots for the best remaining players on the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we start the week by examining what the top quarterbacks taken in the NFL draft must work on to succeed in the NFL. Join Coach Smith as he breaks down Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Carson Beck and Drew Allar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Hot Route episode at The Call Sheet, Coach Smith sits down with FFSN CEO Ken Wisnefski to examine the NFL's growing economic empire. How do events like the draft build the brand, and what are the pros and cons of the league becoming such a massive financial success? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we make the case for why the Steelers should ditch their pursuit of Aaron Rodgers, why the Mike Vrabel/Diana Russini scandal is significant, and other NFL storylines in the wake of the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's draft recap show, Coach Smith is joined by his college football teammates Gary Ricci and Wayne Mazzoni to discuss their favorite draft picks, the variables that determine the success of a draft, and how long we should wait to objectively grade the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we recap Round One of the 2026 NFL draft. Coach Smith provides comments on every pick, plus our favorite and most head-scratching moves of the round, including how the Eagles may have pulled a fast one on the host city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's almost here! Time to put the scouting reports away and get down to business. On today's Call Sheet podcast, Coach Kevin Smith makes ten predictions on what he expects to transpire as as the football world descends upon Pittsburgh for the annual NFL draft -- including the Jets taking another stab at their quarterback of the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's draft week! We kick off our coverage here at The Call Sheet with a celebration of the draft. From the dreams to the drama, we lay out why it is absolutely America's greatest reality show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our favorite Hot Route guest here at The Call Sheet -- Pez from Pez's Picks -- rejoins the show to discuss whether April is the best month on the American sports calendar, the upcoming NFL draft and NBA playoffs, his fabulous mustache, and more. Fun show to kick off your weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we break out our first Mail Bag segment. Coach Smith answers actual questions from Call Sheet listeners, including how Sean Mannion might fix Philly's offense, best fits for the Chiefs and Steelers in the draft, scheme-related inquiries and more. Fun show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Monday Morning GM episode of The Call Sheet podcast, we dig into the data to determine the best NFL teams at landing impact players in the draft over the past five seasons. Which teams make our Top Five? Join Coach Kevin Smith as he breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we dive into the "Gridiron Glossary" to break down split-safety coverage, the importance of the "Star" position, the wide receiver "route tree," and how to create "YAC" in an offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Monday Morning GM show at The Call Sheet, we pick one prospect for each of the teams with a Top-10 selection in the upcoming NFL draft and examine why they would be a great addition for that franchise -- including Jeremiyah Love to Tennessee and Makai Lemon to New Orleans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Hot Route episode of The Call Sheet, veteran basketball coach John Bruno joins the show to discuss chemistry and teamwork in a program, and how Bruno's Ocean City Red Raiders just won a state championship with no college commits on their roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, Coach Smith dives into the chaos that has become NIL and the transfer portal, and discusses proposals aimed at reigning them in before they ruin college sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are six NFL teams who are yet to pencil in a starting QB for 2026. On today's "Monday Morning GM" show, we break them all down. Should Tua start over Penix? Should the Raiders sign Cousins? Should the Steelers bring back Rodgers? Lots to unpack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we honor Peyton Manning's fiftieth birthday by diving in on one of his signature features -- the audible -- to break down what an audible is, why quarterback use them, and how they work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Monday Morning GM episode of The Call Sheet podcast, we examine why backup quarterbacks are so important in the NFL, and assess the best and worst backup situations among the league's contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Hot Route episode at The Call Sheet, I'm joined by my brother in-law, Ted Hedberg, who has climbed some of the world's biggest and most difficult mountain ranges. We discuss the mental toughness it takes to tackle extreme challenges, as well as Ted's upcoming expedition to Mount Everest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we examine the relationship between confidence and competence in athletes, and discuss strategies on how to train athletes to be more confident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Monday Morning GM show at The Call Sheet, we dive into the debate over fit versus talent. What does "fit" mean, exactly? And which matters more when assessing draft prospects? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Hot Route episode at The Call Sheet, Pez from Pez's Picks rejoins the show to talk proper St. Patrick's Day beverages, can't-miss actors, plus the NFL's adjusted betting odds after the first week of free agency. Great way to start your weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we highlight Baltimore's decision to pull out of its trade with Las Vegas for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby. Why did the Ravens cancel the trade, what does it mean for the parties involved, and does it set a dangerous precedent for the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new league year begins today, and we've got it covered at The Call Sheet. Join Coach Smith for today's Monday Morning GM show, where we look at the pros and cons of spending aggressively on the free agent market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices