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We start the show by breaking down the ending of the Bears- Commanders game. How should the Bears proceed with Eberflus and beyond? Can Chicago be a playoff contender with Eberflus under the helm? (00:00:00-00:11:31)Despite a 7-0 start, the Chiefs offense has struggled this year. Can this team still be a championship team with their offensive playing the way it is? Can the defense lead Kansas City to a three-peat? (00:11:31-00:15:48)Josh Allen is finally taking care of the football and is on pace for a MVP season. Can the All-Star quarterback at Buffalo take the team to the Super Bowl? On the flip side, what do we make of the Ravens this year? Can Baltimore fix their defensive woes, despite usually being one of the best defensive units? (00:15:48-00:23:13)We switch to NFC talk as Lions offense is booming and the Eagles are finally starting to look like the juggernauts we expected. How feasible is it to think of Detroit and Philadelphia as legit Super Bowl contenders this year? (00:23:13-00:32:26)Will the 49ers get healthy enough by the post season to make a deep deep run in the playoffs? As offensive stars come back from injury, can the defense step up its performance to make San Francisco a legit Super Bowl contender this year? (00:32:26-00:37:14)We give our picks for the week 9 slate (00:37:14-00:38:47)

The 49ers are 3-4 and the Cowboys are 3-3 despite being two of the best teams in the NFC over the last couple of years. What are the problems with these teams? What needs fixed? Can they get back to being legit playoff contenders again? (00:00:00-00:17:39)New Orleans have lost the last 5 games after having a hot start to the season. What do we make of the Saints? Can Dennis Allen get this team back on track by the end of the season or will he be the next coach to be fired? (00:17:39-00:21:34)On the flip side, Washington and Chicago have been a couple of the most surprising teams for the good this year. Do we expect the Commanders and Bears to keep up this success? What downsides do we see from both teams potentially humbling the teams as the season lingers on? (00:21:34-00:35:45)Which of the 1 or 2 win teams do we predict to get the number 1 overall pick in next year’s draft? We finish the show by giving our picks for the week 8 slate (00:35:45- 00:40:07)

Robert Saleh is out in New York. With the Jets seemingly in shambles, how much do we expect Davante Adams’ arrival to help the team? Do we see New York being a legit playoff contender moving forward after these changes? (00:00:00-00:09:24)The Browns are nose diving as one of the worst teams in the league. Do we see any possibility of Cleveland bouncing back this season? (00:09:24-00:14:39)With Russel Wilson supposedly healthy again, what are our overall thoughts on Mike Tomlin leaning towards starting Wilson week 7? How and why is this justified? Is this fair to Fields? (00-14:39-00:20:50)This week saw the owners’ meetings in Atlanta. What do we think are the biggest stories from this jam-packed week? (00:20:50-26:05)We give our picks for the week 7 slate (00:26:05-00:30:20)

The Jets send shockwaves this week with the firing of Robert Saleh. Do we agree? Does this represent a bigger issue in New York? Do the Jets have a management problem from top to bottom? How much is Saleh to blame for New York’s slow start?  (00:00:00-00:09:15)Out of Kevin Stefanski (Browns), Zac Taylor(Bengals), Doug Peterson(Jaguars), and Dennis Allen(Saints), which coach has the hottest seat entering week 6? (00:09:15-00:15:42)You may be surprised who the top quarterbacks are a third of the way through the season. Who do we see slumping as the year progresses? Which star do we see getting back to the top 10 later in the season? (00:15:43- 00:21:39) Russel Wilson is ready to play for the Steelers. How will Mike Tomlin move forward? (00:21:39- 00:29:58)The NFL has 5 oversees games this season and Roger Goodell announced he wants more. Is this good for the league? Bad for the league? We give our reaction as the NFL ramps up to have up to 16 European games a season in the next 4-5 years (00:29:58-00:36:24)We give our pics and predictions for the week 6 slate (00:36:24-00:40:40)

Three teams are turning heads entering week 5. Vikings are 4-0, the Commanders are 3-1, and the Steelers are also 3-1. Which of these ball clubs keep up this level of play? Which of these teams do we see coming to earth later in the season? (00:00:00-00:13:55)On the other side, the Dolphins, Bengals, and Browns are all 1-3 after 4 weeks. Are these teams bad or just had a bad start to the season? How much does QB play and injuries factor into these poor starts? Will any of these three teams bounce back? (00:13:55-00:26:03)We give our picks for the week 5 slate (00:26:03-00:27:49)

How do we evaluate the rookie QBs after the first three weeks? What do we make of their performances so far? How have they have been meshing with their teams and coaching staffs? (00:00:00-00:11:20)There are already multiple teams with numerous injuries. How have these injuries affected their teams and have these injuries helped balance the league? (00:11:20-00:20:00)Which coaches have the hottest seats entering week 4? Which of the poor performing teams so far do we expect to bounce back later in the season? (00:20:00-00:27:52)On the flip side, 5 teams have an undefeated record. Which of these 5 teams do we think has the best chance to make the Super Bowl this year? (00:27:52-00:36:59)We give our best picks for week 4 (00:36:59-00:39:19)

Tua suffers his third concussion of his career this week. How should Tua and the Dolphins handle the situation going forward? What ramification could Tua have with his contract if he was to retire? (00:00:00-00:09:24)What do we make of the 1-1 Jets so far? What have we liked? What would we like to see tightened up? Does Aaron Rodgers still have what it takes to lead New York far in the playoffs? (00:09:24-00:14:54)Even more of a disappointment than the Jets have been the Panthers. What are our thoughts on Carolina benching Bryce Young and their outlook as a whole the rest of the season? (00:14:00-00:20:48)We break down our favorite games coming up this weekend:Texans vs. Vikings (00:20:48-00:25:47)Eagles vs. Saints (00:25:47-00:30:43)Chargers vs. Steelers (00:30:43-00:36:17)We finish up by giving our best bets for Week 3 (00:36:17-00:38:54)

There are already significant injuries after week 1. Is the lack of conditioning in the offseason/preseason contributing to these injuries? Which injuries will have the most impact to their teams? (00:00:00-00:007:21)There could be as many as 7 QBs taken in the first-round next year. What names are we already eying this early into the season? Why are QBs so hard to evaluate at the college level. What attributes do we believe translate well from college to the pros? (00:07:21-00:13:45)We preview our 5 top games for week 2:Lions (00:13:45-00:18:35)Cowboys (00:18:35-00:23:32)Jets/Tennessee (00:23:32-00:27:44)Bengals/Chiefs (00:27:44-00:31:28)Texans (00:31:28-00:37:18)We finish the show by giving our best bets of the weekend (00:37:18-00:39:27)

As the season kicks off, we start by giving our thoughts on the two head scratchers this past year, the Steelers and the Giants. How will the teams’ handling of the QB situation affect them this season? What, if any, improvements do we expect to see from last year? (00:00:00-00:11:45)The Jets-49ers matchup could turn out to be the best matchup of week 1. How do we see The Jets handling the Haason Redick situation? Do we see the 49ers as an easy pick to make it back to the Super Bowl? (00:11:45-00:23:17)Will CJ Stroud keep his momentum from last year? Do we expect the Texans to be the Texans of last year? Will they regress, stay the same, or even improve? (00:23:17-00:29:02)We finish the show by stating the most underrated teams entering the season. Who are the most overrated teams? Lastly, who will be this year’s Rookie of the Year? (00:29:02-00:35:41)

No team has every won three straight Super Bowls. How likely is it that the Chiefs will three-peat this year? What obstacles do the Chiefs have to overcome to accomplish this? What AFC teams do we see in the playoffs this year? (00:00:00-00:10:08)We give our picks for which NFC teams will make the playoffs this year? (00:10:08-00:19:57)Finally, who are our picks for Super Bowl 59? (00:19:57- 00:23:45)We round it out by giving our predictions for MVPs, rookie of the year, and coach of the year (00:23:45- 00:35:54)

Who do we think will have best season out of the rookie QBs this year? Who will struggle the most?  (00:00:00-00:08:10)Steelers still have not decided who their starting QB will be day 1. What is Tomlin's mindset by still keeping this decision wide open this far into training camp? (00:08:10-00:17:08)We give our predications and thoughts in the NFC this year as well as outline any significant changes that were made this offseasonNFC East (00:17:08-00:24:05)NFC North (00:24:05-00:29:33)NFC South (00:29:33-00:33:56)NFC West (00:33:56-00:38:29)Which of the 8 division champions from last year are we most confident will repeat as champs this season? (00:38:29-00:40:26)

We start be giving the latest and our thoughts on the Mathew Judon and Hasson Redick contract negotiations as well as fill you in on the latest involving the Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors (00:00:00-00:12:23)We give our predications and thoughts on the AFC this year as well as outline any significant changes that were made this offseasonAFC East (00:00:00-00:18:57)AFC North (00:18:57-00:25:19)AFC South (00:25:19-00:30:15)AFC West (00:30:15-00:38:14)

With the giant salaries being offered to QBs today, should the NFL consider two separate salary caps? One for the QBs and one for the rest of the the roster?  (00:00:00-00:08:17)The Hall of Fame game this past week featured exclusively backups. Does it makes sense for team to sit their starters? Dan gives his thoughts on playing in preseason games  (00:08:17-00:13:53)What are the most important goals teams try to accomplish in training camp? (00:13:53-00:21:04)We go over the teams that finished last season strong and the teams that finished on a bad note. Which of these teams will continue this trend going into next year? (00:21:04-00:26:56)We give our picks on who we think will be Coach Of The Year this season. On the flip side, which coach is the most on the hot seat as the season gets under way? (00:26:56-00:34:21)

We get ready for Hall of Fame weekend by paying tribute to this year’s nominees and our memories of them playing at an elite levelDwight Freeney (00:00:00-00:05:40) Andre Johnson (00:05:40-00:11:35)Patrick Willis (00:11:35-00:15:50)Randy Gradishar (00:15:50-00:19:26)Julius Peppers (00:19:26-00:23:22)Davis Hester (00:23:22-00:27:27)Steve McMichael (00:27:27-00:35:38)

How to we all feel about the proposed changes to increase the 17 game season to an 18 game season? How will this happen so that both players and owners are all happy? (00:00:00-00:05:16)A lot of teams this season have a bulk of their divisional games at the end of their schedules. What are our thoughts on this? Will this create more intensity and excitement at the end of the season? (00:05:16-00:09:17)What will be the impact of the kickoff changes this season? What are we looking for? Do we think these changes will improve the game or diminish its product? (00:09:17-00:17:52) What will be the outcomes of the numerous QB battles this year? Which battle(s) is/are the most intriguing?  (00:17:52-00:25:23)Which struggling teams from last year will make the biggest improvements this season? On the flip side, which top tier teams of last year will have a decline this season?  (00:25:23-00:36:43)

Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll were not hired during the offseason. Given their pedigree, how did neither of these coaches get hired? (00:00:00-00:07:49)The price of wide receivers this has increased substantially while running backs continue to be devalued. How has the game changed to cause this shift? (00:07:49-00:13:02)Aaron Rodgers is skipping the entire Jet's minicamp. How, if at all, will this affect the Jets in their upcoming season? Will Rodgers not being there diminish the value of the offseason programming for the rest of the 52 players on the roster?  (00:13:02-00:17:42)Other than Caleb Williams, the fate of the rookie season for the other 5 first round QBs remains up in the air. Specifically, do we think JJ McCarthy can overcome Sam Darold for the starting position in Minnesota? Who do we think has the potential to be the best rookie QB is this season? (00:17:42-00:34:08)Minicamps will end after this week. What will coaches tell their players to focus on during their time off leading into training camp? Dave and Dan give their insight whether players must be “checked in” on between the end of the season and the time offseason activities start (00:34:08-00-40-06)

The NFL’s offseason activities are underway. What are the benefits of this 9-week program and what do teams hope to accomplish? What can teams do during this short time to get the most value out of the camps? What are our thoughts on the NFLPA trying to increase the amount of time off in-between seasons? (00:00:00-00:13:07)What can you do as a player in the Spring to get ready for training camp? With pads rarely being used in training camp anymore, how well can you really evaluate players during the Summer? (00:13:07-00:18:40)The NFL owners are trying to add more regular season games while shortening the number of preseason games. Do we think this is a good idea for the league? (00:18:40-00:24:51)We talk this upcoming season. What teams do we think could be the most improved this year? (00:24:51-00:32:31)Which coaches will enter this season MOST on the hotseat? We finish by giving the QBs we think are in the best position to start out hot next year (00:32:31-00:41:54)

Rookie OTAs started earlier this week. What is the best way to run a training camp? What is the coaching staff hoping to accomplish in this short period of time before the season kicks off in the fall?  How do teams go about integrating the new players? (00:00:00-00:14:13)Dave and Dan give their most unusual players they ever worked with. They also give some rookies that came into training camp NFL ready from the start.  (00:14:13-00:25:54)Who were their team’s best free agency signings of their career? Who were the toughest players they ever coached/played with? (00:25:54-00:34:11)

The schedule was finally released earlier this week. 3 of the 4 AFC north teams have the toughest schedules. How do we see the Steelers, Ravens, Browns competing this year? How about the 5th hardest Texans? (00:00:00-00:06:06)The Saints, Falcons, Bears, Panthers, and Buccaneers round out the list with the easiest schedules. Could the Bucs or Bears make a big leap this year? (00:06:06-00:13:29)The Eagles are one of the most intriguing teams heading into the next season. Do we think there is a chance Philadelphia will miss the playoffs this year? On the flip side, the Cowboys have been quiet all offseason. What should they do before opening day to compete next year? (00:13:29-00:21:57)Opposite the Cowboys, The Chargers have made numerous changes this offseason. Can Jim Harbaugh turn this team around in such a short time? What is the team’s biggest concern heading into next year? We head to the east coast and talk New York Jets. Assuming that Aaron Rodgers returns (and stays) healthy next year, how dangerous can the team be next season?  (00:21:57-00:32:40)We finish giving some of our favorite week 1 games of the 2024 season. What other games are we looking forward to past week 1? (00:32:40-00:36:17)

The NFL is yet again in talks to increase the number of regular season games. More so, the owners want to increase the number of oversees games as well. What are our thoughts on this? Will the players be able to handle this added workload? (00:00:00-00:08:15)The NFL is set to release the 2024 season schedule sometime next week. Which teams have the easiest strength of opponents and which teams have the hardest? Which teams do we see taking a step forward this year. Which team do we expect to take a step back? (00:08:15-00:14:40)We revisit LAST YEAR’s draft. Which draft picks from 2023 do we expect to take a leap into stardom this year? Which players will we say were over drafted when the season is over. (00:14:40-00:19:47)Who is still available in free agency that could make a major impact for a team next year? Outside of Patrick Mahomes. who are the top 5 QBs in the league? (00:19:47-00:25:06)We switch our attention back to this year’s draft. Which teams have their rookies set up to succeed the best next season? We give our predictions for next year’s Rookie Of The Year (00:25:06-00:40:07)

Caleb Williams was the sure #1 pick in this year’s draft. What have The Bear’s front office done the last couple of years to give Williams the best chance to succeed in Chicago? (00:00:00-00:04:21)We talk winners of the draft, starting with the Eagles. Did the Eagles fix their defensive woes of last year with the cornerbacks they drafted with their first 2 picks?The Steelers invested heavily in their offensive line and all three levels of their defense. Could the Steelers be a true contender next year?The Bears spend their remaining 4 picks on key role players that should contributors as soon as next year. How will they complement the offseason changes the Bears have made over the last couple of years? How did the Bear’s division rival Vikings fair in the draft? (00:04:21-00:19:00)The Falcons, The Browns and The Cowboys lost the draft. Can we make any sense of the Falcons drafting Michael Penix? The Browns did not have the picks to succeed in this draft. Regardless, we give our thoughts on how Cleveland handled their late picks.The Cowboys have an underwhelming draft despite lingering salary cap issues and loosing key players to free agency. What does this say about Jerry Jones and his ownership? Are there tough times ahead for the Cowboys? (00:19:00 00:30:09)We finish discussing how long it will take before these newly drafted players to come into form in the NFL. Is the gap between Pro and College smaller than what it used to be in the past? (00:30:09-00:34:11)Have any comments about the show? Is there a particular topic that you would like us to cover on future shows? Email [email protected] and let us know your thoughts!

The first round of the draft set records for the amount of QBs taken. Who do we think will be the best of the first 6 drafted? Who do we think could be the worst? Offensive lineman also shine in the first two rounds. Is this a fluke or are teams valuing the position more?The last position stealing the show are the wide receivers. Most notably, the position has gotten much bigger than in the past. How are WRs so fast despite the size increase and what does this say about today’s game? (00:00:00-00:11:48)On the flip side, running backs, cornerbacks and linebackers are sparse in this draft. Why is this position devalued this year? Does this indicate a change to the game and the mentality of GMs moving forward?We finish up by each giving our best pick of this draft, regardless of position. Who do we think could turn out to be the best player in years to come? Who do we think could be the worst? (00:11:48-00:22:31)

We start by addressing a major concern in the world of college football. Is NIL ruining the game? Where do we see the status of college football in the future? (00:00:00-00:06:18)Caleb Williams is the clear #1 in this year’s draft. However, the QB below him are still top on draft boards. Where do these QBs rank? Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, J.J McCarthey, Bo Nix, Michael Penix, etc….. (00:06:18-00:11:52)What are our thoughts on the stacked lineup of Wide Receivers in this year’s draft? Who are the top 5 receivers available? How many WRs do we expect will be drafted in the first round? (00:11:52-00:17:11)Defensive backs/safeties and running back are NOT so stacked in this year’s draft? Is it possible that there are no first round picks for these positions? If there are, which defensive backs and/or running backs do we see being taken in the first round? (00:17:11-00:26:33)The best college QBs are not always the best QBs in the NFL. More often than not, players that lead their teams to the college football playoffs are not drafted in the first round. Dan and Dave give their thoughts on this. (00:026:33-00:31:00)*Next week: Reactions from the first round of the draft. Our thoughts on who went where and why. *

How do coaches and GMs interact prior to draft night. How does the duo work together to evaluate talent prior to drafting them? What is draft night like for both players and coaches? Who were the best talent scouts that Dan and Dave worked with? (00:00:00-00:17:39)  What is the hardest part of the game for rookies to adjust to in their first season? Dan and Dave recap surprise draft picks from their years in the league. What players exceeded expectations. On the other hand, which high draft picks did not live up to expectations? (00:17:39-00:34:36)

The Texans are one of the most intriguing teams this offseason and have been making a lot of moves to get to that next step. How far do we see the Texans going this year? Who could be THIS year’s Houston Texans of last year. What bottom feeder from last year do we see being the team that makes a huge jump this year? (00:00:00-00:15:24)Dave is perplexed by the Bill’s trading Stevon Diggs. We give our thoughts on why this happened and what this means for the future of Stevon Diggs (00:15:24-00:21:19)What are our expectations of the Vikings this year? (00:21:19-00:27:13)Outside of Caleb Williams, what are our thoughts on the other top QBs in this draft? What are their QB comparisons? Is there a major discrepancy between the #1 overall and the rest? What QBs outside the top 6 are being overlooked? (00:27:13 -00:33:49)What is the ceiling for the Cardinals this season? Is there ANY chance that they can make a jump this year? (00:33:49-00:38:40)We finish by asking if the Bills and the Eagles let go of too much talent this offseason to compete next year? Is there a chance both teams miss the playoffs? (00:38:40-00:43:33)

We discuss the approved rule changes this past week at the owner’s meetings. How do we feel about these changes? Are having games on a Wednesday this Christmas cutting it too close to Sunday? (00:00:00-00:06:11)There are numerous coaches on the hot seat entering the season. What did these teams change this offseason to improve? How do we think their teams will compete this year? Robert Salah (00:06:11-00:11:30)Brian Daboll (00:11:30-00:16:09)Matt Eberflus (00:16:09-00:23:14)Dave debates whether it is an advantage or disadvantage to play in the Hall of Fame game (00:23:14-00:25:13)Dan speaks on the impact Buddy Ryan had on the game and why he should be in the Hall of Fame (00:25:13-00:26:46)We finish by talking some more coaches on the hot seat. Jonathon Gannon and Dennis Alllen (00:26:46-00:35:37)

Do we all really think that Caleb Williams is the best QB in the draft? What are our concerns about him only a month away from the draft? What do GMs/coaches really want from a franchise QB? (00:00:00-00:14:38)Marvin Harrison Jr. is the clear #1 in this draft. Why do teams value him so much and what can he bring to a team right away? (00:14:38-00:20:22)Dave and Dan give their thoughts on the new, proposed rule changes. What is the process of how rules get changed in the NFL and what proposed rule changes intrigue them most? (00:14:38-00:29:59)The offensive line talent in this year’s draft is immense. We give our thoughts on what teams look for when evaluating talent at the position. What are the differences between a right tackle and a left tackle? (00:29:59-00:39:29)Dave gives his thoughts on what position in this year’s draft has the weakest talent. Dan gives some quick thoughts on the moves (or lack of) made by teams in free agency and their movement in league rankings after the moves (00:39:29-00:45:22)We give our thoughts on who we think is going to jump up the draft boards prior to the draft in a month (00:45:22-00:49:23)

We start discussing which players have been franchise tagged? What is the difference between an exclusive franchise tag and a nonexclusive franchise tag and the implications it can mean for the players and the teams (00:00:00-00:05:46)We move onto the free agents. Who is available? Who was signed? What position do the guys think has the most talented free agency poll? What do the guys think are the biggest or most curious storylines revolving free agency so far? (00:05:46-00:15:46)We get into why running backs are getting paid less than they were paid in the past. Meanwhile, we discuss how abnormally fast QBs are being picked up this free agency, particularly as backups. Are we surprised that the Bears still have not traded for Justin Fields? What are our reactions to the Kirk Cousins contract with Atlanta? (00:15:46-00:26:02)This free agency class includes a lot of very talented offensive linemen. How do you evaluate talent at the position? What do you look for in an offensive lineman that makes them stand out from the others? (00:26:02-00:32:06)We finish with each of us saying which player from this free agency class we think will prove to be the most valuable player to their team (00:32:06-00:36:10)

What are we learning from Indianapolis as the combine wraps up? Will the first 10 picks be all offensive players? (00:00:00-00:06:55)We discuss the noise regarding Caleb William’s off-season concerns. How much weight should the teams interested in drafting him put on these issues? (00:06:55-00:12:25)Which teams that made the playoffs last year do we think will struggle to make them again this year? (00:06:55-00:12:25)The NFL is proposing three key rule changes. How do we feel about these rule changes in lieu of the owners meetings in a couple of weeks (00:12:25-00:20:02)We discuss how the free agency poll of QBs will affect how and where the loaded rookie QB class is drafted (00:20:02-00:27:27)The wide receiver poll in free agency this year in decent however the running back poll is deep as ever. What are our thoughts on these available wide receivers and running backs? Who is available and what are our thoughts on them? (00:27:27-00:41:39)Furthermore, the free agency poll of defensive lineman this year is one of the greatest it has ever been. What are our thoughts on these players and their fate next season? (00:41:39-00:46:10)