Sports Krunch w/DKROM
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DKROM is a Chicago based Sportswriter & sportscaster with a near encyclopedic knowledge of all things NFL. We here at Sports Krunch with DKrom enforce our “No Spin” policy 24/7/365, and do our absolute best to help all of you football fans cut through the spin and get to the truth. Sports Krunch will cover all the important stories you may have missed in the NFL universe. Sports Krunch will regularly have very influential and knowledgeable guests. So be on the lookout for the next episode and be sure to subscribe!
Episodes
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#585: 2026 NFL Week 7 Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 6 Takeaways -DKrom: Both the NFC and AFC North look extra fun this season, while the NFC East is even worse than the NFC South -Hal: Too many injuries to key players...the NFL should consider going back to the 16-game season 2. Week 6 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Kyler Gordon/Malik...
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#584: 2026 NFL Week 6 Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 5 Takeaways -DKrom: Rams special teams continue to hold them back -Hal: Many teams (Chargers, Saints, Colts, etc.) have proven me wrong so far 2. Week 5 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Mike Evans, Hal: Packers passing offense) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Jim Harbaugh/Sean McVay, Hal: Dan...
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#583: 2026 NFL Week 5 Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 4 Takeaways -DKrom: The Browns just may have hit back-to-back grand slams in the draft -Hal: Obsessed with the Chargers and how surprisingly bad they've been so far 2. Week 4 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: CeeDee Lamb, Hal: Kenneth Walker III) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Jeff Seeman and...
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#582: 2026 NFL Week 4 Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 3 Takeaways -DKrom: Ben Johnson showed us how special he is, plus Sean Payton got revenge against Sean McVay in eerily similar fashion…and it proves why every penalty called on the field needs to be reviewable via Replay Assist -Hal: So many things we thought would happen did not, and…
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#581: 2026 NFL Week 3 Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 2 Takeaways -DKrom: Patrick Mahomes is back…and that’s bad news for the rest of the NFL -Hal: Unpredictability reigns supreme in the NFL 2. Week 2 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Klint Kubiak, Hal: Todd Monken) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Shane Steichen, Hal: Aaron Glenn) 3. Panic Meter...
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#580: 2026 NFL Week 2 Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 1 Takeaways -DKrom: Derrick Henry is ageless -Hal: Week 1 can be misleading...except for maybe for the Titans 2. Week 1 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Al Golden, Hal: Kenneth Walker III) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Sean McVay, Hal: Romeo Doubs) 3. Will the new Pro Football Hall of Fame...
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#579: 2026 NFL Predictions + Week 1 Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. 2026 NFL Predictions (Awards) 2. 2026 NFL Predictions (Division Winners, Conference Championship/Super Bowl LXI outcomes) 3. Panic Meter (Scale of 1-10) -Myles Garrett's knee injury -Bears defense preventing them from making it back to the playoffs regardless of the jump Caleb Williams makes...
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#578: Latest NFL News & Notes + 2026 Week 1 Preseason Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Grading the Vikings hire of Nolan Teasley as GM (DKrom: A, Hal: B) 2. Grading the Myles Garrett Trade -Browns grade (DKrom: B+, Hal: B+) -Rams grade (DKrom: B-, Hal: B) 3. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being not at all, 10 being inevitable), where would you currently rank the possibility (or...
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#577: Top 2026 NFL Training Camp Storylines (with Carl Dumler)
1. Are the 2026 Rams the most "Super Bowl or bust" team in modern NFL history? 2. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being not at all, 10 being extremely alarmed), how worried are you about the Seahawks offense taking a massive step backwards with Klint Kubiak no longer calling the plays? 3. Although the...
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#576: 2026 Denver Broncos Season Preview (with Brandon Krisztal)
1. Just how much of a game-changer do the Broncos think they have with Jaylen Waddle? 2. What are the possible occurrences this season that may force the Broncos to change their minds about making a long-term financial commitment to Bo Nix? 3. To the surprise (if not outright shock) of many, Sean...
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#575: Dash To The Draft 2026 (Recap of NFC Draft Classes with Carl Dumler)
1. NFC West -How much confidence (if any) does the Cardinals selection of Chase Bisontis give you in Jeremiyah Love's chances of NOT having the same kind of rookie campaign that Ashton Jeanty had last season? -Would you be surprised if Carson Beck does NOT start five-plus games this year? -Do you...
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#574: Dash To The Draft 2026 (Recap of AFC Draft Classes with Bill Carroll)
1. AFC West -How well do you think Keyron Crawford fills that gaping hole opposite Mad Maxx starting on Day 1? -How bullish are you on Trey Zuhn III winning one of those Week 1 starting OL spots? -With the additions of Mansoor Delane, Peter Woods and R. Mason Thomas, do the Chiefs have the right...
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#573: Dash To The Draft 2026 (Last Minute Buzz/Rumors + Final Mock Draft with Hal Bent)
1. If the Over/Under on Round 1 trades is 5, would you take the over or under? 2. Due to this "tackle tax", would you expect seven OT’s to go in the top-25, if not the top-20? 3. Would you take the over or under on six safeties going in the top-100 picks? 4. Just how far can you see Reuben Bain,...
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#572: Dash To The Draft 2026 (NFC West Draft Preview with Hal Bent)
1. Which of the following three scenarios would be the best possible outcome for the Cardinals in Round 1: A. Staying put and taking Arvell Reese or David Bailey, B. Staying put and taking Jeremiyah Love or C. Trading back with the Cowboys at 12, getting Dallas's 2027 first or second, and…
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#571: Dash To The Draft 2026 (NFC North Draft Preview with Jacob Infante)
1. If Dan Campbell truly wants to move Penei Sewell to the blindside, do you think it's more likely the Lions use the #17 overall pick on Arizona State's Max Iheanachor or Clemson's Blake Miller as opposed to Kadyn Proctor? 2. Is it reasonable for Vikings fans to expect Rob Brzezinski to follow…
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#570: Dash To The Draft 2026 (NFC South Draft Preview with Hal Bent)
1. Although the Saints still have screaming needs at WR and pass rusher headed into next Thursday night, do you think it's imperative they stick with the disciplined draft approach they showed in 2025? 2. In Ian Cunningham's first season as Bears Assistant GM, his boss at the time, Ryan Poles,...
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#569: Dash To The Draft 2026 (NFC East Draft Preview with Bill Carroll)
1. Do you think John Harbaugh is now the man in charge of the Giants player personnel decisions (as opposed to GM Joe Schoen) and if so, do you anticipate a Ravens-esque draft approach from the G-Men? 2. Do you think the Commanders roster is in a good enough position for them to take Jeremiyah…
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#568: Dash To The Draft 2026 (AFC West Draft Preview with Carl Dumler)
1. When it comes to building an offense around a young QB, Daniel Jeremiah constantly stresses the three P's: play-caller, playmakers, and protection. Based on the way the roster currently looks, which of the two P's do you think is more urgent for the Raiders to address at the top of round 2:...
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#567: Dash To The Draft 2026 (AFC East Draft Preview with Hal Bent)
1. With Aaron Glenn headed into 2026 as a lame duck head coach, do you think GM Darren Mougey and the Jets scouting staff almost certainly have to be banging the table for scheme-transcendent talent? 2. Given the current state of the Dolphins roster, do you think new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan is truly...
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#566: Dash To The Draft 2026 (AFC North Draft Preview with Bill Carroll)
1. Should the Browns first goal of this 2026 draft be trading back from 6? 2. Which of Caleb Downs or Mansoor Delane would give the Bengals D the best chance possible to be a league-average unit in 2026? 3. If he falls to 14, do you think Rueben Bain, Jr. will be a Raven? 4. What MUST the…
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#565: Dash To The Draft 2026 (Analysis of RB & TE Classes with Bill Sparks)
1. Many (if not most) are very down on this year’s RB class. Mel Kiper, Jr. says he believes there are only 3 or 4 RB’s maximum that are worth a top-100 pick. That said, others, including friend of the program Bill Carroll, say that this RB crop isn’t as bad as many think. What are your overall...
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#564: Dash To The Draft 2026 (AFC South Draft Preview with Billy Riccette)
1. If you're Titans GM Mike Borgonzi, would you prioritize sheer talent over premium positions at 4 overall? 2. Unless they can strike gold with instant impact players from this draft, is this likely Chris Ballard’s final draft as Colts GM? 3. Do you see any other glaring needs for the Texans...
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#563: Dash To The Draft 2026 (Analysis of QB Class with Bill Carroll)
1. In November, Dane Brugler of The Athletic reported that while NFL scouts were in agreement about Fernando Mendoza's very high floor, they were split on his ceiling. Just how high do you think Mendoza's ceiling is? 2. Ted Nguyen of The Athletic wrote that he views Ty Simpson as “more of a...
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#562: Dash To The Draft 2026 (Analysis of LB Class with Carl Dumler)
1. If you were a defensive coordinator, would you start Arvell Reese off at off-ball LB along with a small package of plays per game on the edge…or vice versa? 2. Aside from everything he did at the Combine, what makes Sonny Styles arguably the best pure LB prospect since Roquan Smith in 2018? 3....
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#561: Dash To The Draft 2026 (Analysis of OL Class with Bill Carroll)
1. Are Francis Mauigoa and/or Spencer Fano NFL-caliber tackles? Which of them deserves to be the first OL off the board and why? 2. If we take this first round "tackle tax" out of the picture, would you say Monroe Freeling is worth the risk for say the Browns at 6 despite his shortcomings (lack…
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#560: Dash To The Draft 2026 (Analysis of DL/EDGE Class with Price Carter)
1. Do you think Arvell Reese would be better served playing edge or off-ball LB at the NFL level? 2. Do you share the concerns JP Acosta and others may have about David Bailey? 3. Are far too many NFL teams second guessing Rueben Bain, Jr. due to his short arms and build? 4. Is Keldric Faulk…
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#559: Dash To The Draft 2026 (Analysis of DB Class with Bill Carroll)
1. Given the increasingly high demand for do-it-all safeties, is Caleb Downs worth a top-10 pick? 2. Why is Mansoor Delane your top-ranked corner, and do you have any worries about his lack of length and athleticism at the NFL level? 3. Should he underwhelm or be unable to work out at his Pro…
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#558: Dash To The Draft 2026 (Analysis of WR Class with Justen Gammel)
1. As of right now, the vast majority of industry draft boards have Ohio State's Carnell Tate, USC's Makai Lemon, and Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson as the three best WR's in this class. In what specific order would you rank them and why? 2. What distinguishes Omar Cooper, Jr. from the rest of the...
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#557: Dash To The Draft 2026 (Combine Preview + Mock Draft with Carl Dumler)
1. Do you think the "very few stars, but lots of starters" vibe from 2025 applies even more to the 2026 draft class? 2. Just how far do you think Rueben Bain, Jr. can fall? 3. Which of those two WR prospects (Jordyn Tyson or Makai Lemon) do you think is in more danger of falling further than...
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#556: Super Bowl LX Recap + Latest NFL News (with Hal Bent)
1. Super Bowl LX Takeaways -DKrom: The last two Super Bowl winners are proof that there’s no such thing as too much DL depth -Hal: Seahawks won the battle of attrition and peaked at the right time thanks to their strong depth 2. Super Bowl LX Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: John Schneider, Hal:...
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#555: 2025 NFL Conference Championship Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Divisional Weekend Takeaways -DKrom: Turnovers are truly the great equalizer in football -Hal: Hard-hitting, takeaway-producing defenses stole the show 2. Divisional Weekend Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Bo Nix, Hal: Seahawks D) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Nick Caserio, Hal: Terry Pegula) 3....
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#554: 2025 NFL Divisional Weekend Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Wild Card Weekend Takeaways -DKrom: The NFL MUST name the Coach of the Year award after Kyle Shanahan -Hal: Finally, the NFL put the "WILD" in Wild Card Weekend 2. Wild Card Weekend Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Colston Loveland, Hal: Caleb Williams) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Kevin…
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#553: 2025 NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 18 Takeaways -DKrom: NFL parity continues its decades-long pattern when it comes to the playoffs -Hal: Tie-breakers factor in massively with two non-playoff teams (Falcons, Raiders) determining playoff seeds 2. Week 18 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Aaron Rodgers, Hal: Seahawks D)…
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#552: 2025 Week 18 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 17 Takeaways -DKrom: Voters face an EXTREMELY difficult decision on 2025 Coach of the Year honors -Hal: Teams that had nothing to play for played HARD (e.g.: Browns, Colts, Bengals, Falcons) 2. Week 17 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Derrick Henry, Hal: Drake Maye) -Dunce of the Week...
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#551: 2025 Week 17 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 16 Takeaways -DKrom: Week 16 delivered the extra layer of chaos to the playoff picture that the NFL wanted...and it couldn't have happened in more dramatic fashion -Hal: NFL officiating is making my head explode 2. Week 16 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Sam Darnold/Zach Charbonnet, Hal:...
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#550: 2025 Week 16 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 15 Takeaways -DKrom: The AFC truly is wide open this year -Hal: Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons' ACL injuries changed the trajectory for the 2025 season...and maybe the 2026 season as well 2. Week 15 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Trevor Lawrence/Bo Nix, Hal: Chargers OL) -Dunce of…
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#549: 2025 Week 15 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 14 Takeaways -DKrom: Lane Johnson just might be the most valuable OL in NFL history -Hal: Is Indianapolis cursed? 2. Week 14 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: DeMeco Ryans and Texans D, Hal: Rams OL and OL coach Ryan Wendell) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Andy Reid, Hal: Travis Kelce) 3. 2026...
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#548: 2025 Week 14 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 13 Takeaways -DKrom: Bears and Patriots being the two #1 playoff seeds with five weeks to go perfectly symbolizes the 2025 NFL season -Hal: The Witching Hour has arrived...this is when playoff spots are won and lost 2. Week 13 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Bears and Bills OL, Hal: Joe...
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#547: 2025 Week 13 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 12 Takeaways -DKrom: Regardless of what happens down the stretch, the 2025 season has to be considered a success for the Bears -Hal: Too many offensive and defensive coordinators are being too conservative while playing with a lead 2. Week 12 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Emmanuel...
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#546: 2025 Week 12 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 11 Takeaways -DKrom: Raiders 2025 offensive struggles is the ultimate lesson that you build your offensive line BEFORE using premium draft capital on luxury offensive skill positions -Hal: Bears, Broncos and Patriots fans need to embrace the magic. Their sophomore QB's are getting it done...
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#545: 2025 Week 11 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 10 Takeaways -DKrom: Patriots should be favorites to win the AFC East and have an excellent chance at the AFC’s #1 playoff seed -Hal: Bears are headed in the right direction. The growth out of Caleb Williams is real and Ben Johnson is a legitimate head coach 2. Week 10 Honors -GOAT of the...
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#544: 2025 Week 10 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 9 Takeaways -DKrom: The Seahawks are bona fide Super Bowl contenders* -Hal: Week 9 was a bad week for parlays 2. Week 9 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Bobby Babich**, Hal: Mike Tomlin/Teryl Austin) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Bengals organization, Hal: Raheem Morris) 3. GRADING THE…
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#543: 2025 Week 9 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 8 Takeaways -DKrom: Jonathan Taylor deserves to be in the MVP conversation -Hal: Can't recall a week with so many blowouts and lots of consistently inconsistent teams 2. Week 8 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Justin Fields, Hal: Colts OL) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Jerry Jones/Matt...
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#542: 2025 Week 8 NFL Preview (with Carl Dumler)
1. Week 7 Takeaways -DKrom: The NFC is the far superior of the two conferences -Carl: Finding a free agent QB may be your best way to find a franchise QB 2. Week 7 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Tee Higgins, Carl: Daniel Jones) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Joe Schoen/Brian Daboll/Shane Bowen…
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#541: 2025 Week 7 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 6 Takeaways -DKrom: Chiefs offense looks better than they have in ages...and they have a major upgrade on the way in Rashee Rice -Hal: Can't wait until the trade deadline because everything's so jumbled up right now 2. Week 6 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Dave Canales, Hal: Justin...
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#540: 2025 Week 6 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 5 Takeaways -DKrom: Every division outside of the NFC South is up for grabs -Hal: Week 5 had everything imaginable 2. Week 5 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Mac Jones, Hal: Rico Dowdle) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Emari Demercado, Hal: Emari Demercado) 3. Quarter Pole Awards 4. Which team...
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#539: 2025 Week 5 NFL Preview (with Carl Dumler)
1. Week 4 Takeaways -DKrom: The NFL's newest star QB resides in New England -Carl: The 2018 QB class was special...and the 2024 class could be as well 2. Week 4 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Caleb Williams, Carl: Matthew Stafford) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: A.D. Mitchell, Carl: Amarius Mims…
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#538: 2025 Week 4 NFL Preview (with Josh Glaser)
1. Week 3 Takeaways -DKrom: Browns D proves they’ll be a tough challenge every week -Josh: Panthers D and other 0-2 defenses answers the bell 2. Week 3 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: John Morton/Kelvin Sheppard, Josh: Isaiah Rodgers, Sr./Jordan Davis) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Sean McVay…
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#537: 2025 Week 3 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 2 Takeaways -DKrom: Daniel Jones and the Colts offense are for real -Hal: Several teams bounced back from losses in Week 1 2. Week 2 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Daiyan Henley, Hal: Jared Goff) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Darren Rizzi, Hal: Kaleb Johnson) 3. 2-0 Teams (Super Bowl...
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#536: 2025 Week 2 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
1. Week 1 Takeaways -DKrom: Justin Herbert proves once and for all that he is an elite QB -Hal: Take everything with a grain of salt 2. Week 1 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: J.J. McCarthy, Hal: Daniel Jones) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Brian Callahan, Hal: Bryce Young) 3. Micah Parsons Trade...
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DKROM is a Chicago based Sportswriter & sportscaster with a near encyclopedic knowledge of all things NFL. We here at Sports Krunch with DKrom enforce our “No Spin” policy 24/7/365, and do our absolute best to help all of you football fans cut through the spin and get to the truth. Sports Krunch will cover all the important stories you may have missed in the NFL universe. Sports Krunch will regularly have very influential and knowledgeable guests. So be on the lookout for the next episode and be sure to subscribe!
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