Football: A Podcast
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Episode 62: Be-the-GM Mock Draft 2023
April 19, 2023 12:15 - 2 hours - 144 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast. This is our favorite episode to produce because we get to role play as multiple general managers during our draft exercise. The three of us split 33 picks and make our selections based on what we would do as the GM for the assigned teams. We don't have to worry about outside noise, angry fans, or getting fired. Again, we're not predicting what will happen in this year's draft; we're prescribing what should happen. There are surprises ahead for listeners.
Episode 61: Cornerbacks of the 2023 NFL Draft Class
April 17, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast. This year's cornerback class is as strong and as deep as any position group we've scouted as a podcast. There are more than a dozen players with the talent and upside worthy of being drafted in the first three rounds. As is the case with this year's crop of receivers, there is a body type, play style, and skillset for any scheme. However, our favorites are the corners who can transcend any gameplan, like Devon Witherspoon, Christian Gonzalez and Deonte Bank...
Episode 60: Running Backs of the 2023 NFL Draft Class
April 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast Deuce Vaughn forever! Bill and Zack gush over one of their favorite prospects in this year's class. It's just too bad no one's going to draft him. These running backs, however, represents one of the deepest classes in years, as the players display a wide variety of meaningful skill sets. There's (unsurprisingly) agreement on the top two backs but our evaluations differ wildly starting with our third-ranked prospects. Israel Abanikanda, Devon Achane, Tyjae ...
Episode 59: Receivers of the 2023 NFL Draft Class
April 12, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast Zack and Matt move from the unheralded titans in the trenches to the most glamours spot on the football field. Collectively, however, our player evaluations don't match the allure of the position. Few, if any, of these players will step in as a team's best receiver on the first day of training camp. Opinions vary wildly in this episode but both hosts believe teams will find valuable contributors in the middle and late rounds this year. Rashee Rice, Dontay De...
Episode 58: Tackles of the 2023 NFL Draft Class
April 10, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast. Bill and Matt stay in the trenches after ranking edge rushers last episode and talk about the goliaths on the other side of the line of scrimmage. Elite left tackles are at a premium this year while serviceable right tackles can be found later in this year's draft. GMs Beware: You're going to have fewer chances at landing a legitimate franchise tackle than in years past. No one will mistake these players for Penei Sewell or Charles Cross.
Episode 57: Edge Defenders of the 2023 NFL Draft Class
April 05, 2023 21:41 - 1 hour - 67 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast. Few things can change the direction of a defense as fast as adding a quality edge defender. Those who disrupt passing attacks become household names and those who help stop the run will usually find their way around the Lombardi Trophy once or twice in their career. That said, those who possess both skills typically end up in Canton. Bill and Matt discuss the edge prospects in this year's class -- everyone from the usual suspects to the late-round contri...
Episode 56: The 2023 College Quarterback Crop
February 02, 2023 14:03 - 1 hour - 96 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast. We look to continue our streak of prescient quarterback evaluations. This is one of our favorite episodes to produce annually. This year our scouting reports stray from the consensus rankings. We have a track record of beating the mainstream draftniks and we're poised to do it again. Max Duggan and Hendon Hooker both get our seal of approval as underrated prospects. We maintain polar opposite opinions on Anthony Richardson and Will Levis. Matt loves Bryce...
Episode 55: The Return of FaP
January 14, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast We're sorry for leaving you. We have much to discuss after our four-month sabbatical. There's no better way to knock the rust off than by dishing out our postseason picks and reviewing the year that was. Bengals, 49ers and Eagles fans will enjoy this episode. We don't plan on leaving any time soon. Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Episode 54: Early Season Impressions
September 25, 2022 04:13 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast We solve Nathaniel Hackett's clock management issue within the first five minutes of the episode. Hint: It's easier than hiring a full-time coach. We also discuss the seasons biggest disappointments and surprises before taking a small victory lap for our Lions and Jaguars predictions. Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Episode 53: Full NFL Season Preview
September 08, 2022 11:58 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast. We make our full league predictions for the 2022 NFL season. The Jaguars and Lions make the playoffs. The Saints compete in the NFC Championship game. The Steelers finish with double-digit wins. Carolina revitalizes Baker while the Browns remain laughable. Our opinions quickly diverge once we start discussing what happens in the postseason. Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Episode 52: Fantasy Football Extravaganza 2022
September 06, 2022 12:16 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast. Completing the 19th annual draft in our 14-team, half-PPR league means the moratorium has been lifted on discussing fantasy football. We discuss each team, but more importantly for the listener, we offer our insights on more than 175 different players. Players Discussed: Darnell Mooney, Travis Etienne, Allen Lazard, Brian Robinson, Zamir White, Dawson Knox, Joshua Palmer, Tyler Allegier, Michael Carter, Damien Harris, Isiah Pacheco, Christian Kirk, Breece H...
Episode 51: AFC West Preview
August 09, 2022 20:20 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast! Greetings from the newly crowned toughest-division-in-football. A case can be made for each team to finish either atop the division or in its basement. Opinions are all over the board -- with the Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos receiving the most love. It looks like our "disdain" for the Chiefs will carry into 2022. Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Episode 50: FaP and Football Return -- NFC West Preview
July 26, 2022 17:55 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast. Football is back and so are we. All NFL training camps are now officially open so we celebrate with a preview of the NFC West, home of the defending Super Bowl Champion Los Angeles Rams. We agree the Rams will successfully defend their division crown and that the Seattle Seahawks are primed to finish in the basement. We differ wildly, however, on our evaluations of the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals. Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattD...
Draft Reaction: Lewis Cine to Vikings, Recap
April 29, 2022 04:10 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Vikings' selection of Lewis Cine at No. 32 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Daxton Hill to Bengals
April 29, 2022 04:09 - 2 minutes - 2.31 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Bengals' selection of Daxton Hill at No. 31 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: George Karlaftis to Chiefs
April 29, 2022 04:09 - 2 minutes - 2.77 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Chiefs' selection of George Karlaftis at No. 30 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Cole Strange to Patriots
April 29, 2022 04:08 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Patriots' selection of Cole Strange at No. 29 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Devonte Wyatt to Packers
April 29, 2022 04:07 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Packers' selection of Devonte Wyatt at No. 28 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Devin Lloyd to Jaguars
April 29, 2022 04:06 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Jaguars' selection of Devin Lloyd at No. 27 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Jermaine Johnson to Jets
April 29, 2022 03:08 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Jets' selection of Jermaine Johnson at No. 26 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Tyler Linderbaum to Ravens
April 29, 2022 03:06 - 1 minute - 1.78 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Ravens' selection of Tyler Linderbaum at No. 25 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Tyler Smith to Cowboys
April 29, 2022 02:56 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Cowboys' selection of Tyler Smith at No. 24 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Kaiir Elam to Bills
April 29, 2022 02:55 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Bills' selection of Kaiir Elam at No. 23 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Quay Walker to Packers
April 29, 2022 02:55 - 2 minutes - 2.57 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Packers' selection of Quay Walker at No. 22 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Trent McDuffie to Chiefs
April 29, 2022 02:54 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Chiefs' selection of Trent McDuffie at No. 21 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Kenny Pickett to Steelers
April 29, 2022 02:53 - 6 minutes - 6.44 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Steelers' selection of Kenny Pickett at No. 20 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Trevor Penning to Saints
April 29, 2022 02:31 - 1 minute - 1.83 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Saints' selection of Trevor Penning at No. 19 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Treylon Burks to Titans
April 29, 2022 02:13 - 2 minutes - 2.11 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Titans' selection of Treylon Burks at No. 18 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Jahan Dotson, Zion Johnson and All Hell Breaks Loose
April 29, 2022 02:12 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Commanders' and Chargers' selections of Jahan Dotson and Zion Johnson in the 2022 NFL Draft. We also discuss the Cardinals-Ravens and Eagles-Titans blockbuster trades in real time. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Kenyon Green to Texans
April 29, 2022 01:57 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Texans' selection of Kenyon Green at No. 15 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Kyle Hamilton to Ravens
April 29, 2022 01:56 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Ravens' selection of Kyle Hamilton at No. 14 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Jordan Davis to Eagles
April 29, 2022 01:45 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Eagles' selection of Jordan Davis at No. 13 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Jameson Williams to Lions
April 29, 2022 01:36 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Lions' selection of Jameson Williams at No. 12 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Chris Olave to Saints
April 29, 2022 01:30 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Saints' selection of Chris Olave at No. 11 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Garrett Wilson to Jets
April 29, 2022 01:20 - 2 minutes - 2.77 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Jets' selection of Garrett at No. 10 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Charles Cross to Seahawks
April 29, 2022 01:19 - 2 minutes - 2.46 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Seahawks' selection of Charles Cross at No. 9 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Drake London to Falcons
April 29, 2022 01:09 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Falcons' selection of Drake London at No. 8 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Evan Neal to Giants
April 29, 2022 01:00 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Giants' selection of Evan Neal at No. 7 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Ikem Ekwonu to Panthers
April 29, 2022 00:59 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Panthers' selection of Ikem Ekwonu at No. 6 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Kayvon Thibodeaux to Giants
April 29, 2022 00:48 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Giants' selection of Kayvon Thibodeaux at No. 5 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: "Sauce" Gardner to Jets
April 29, 2022 00:39 - 1 minute - 1.82 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Jets' selection of "Sauce" Gardner at No. 4 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Derek Stingley to Texans
April 29, 2022 00:34 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Texans' selection of Derek Stingley Jr. at No. 3 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Aiden Hutchinson to Lions
April 29, 2022 00:33 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Lions' selection of Aiden Hutchinson at No. 2 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Draft Reaction: Travon Walker to Jags
April 29, 2022 00:28 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBWe share our brief analysis regarding the Jaguars' selection of Travon Walker at No. 1 in the 2022 NFL Draft. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Episode 49: Deebo and Draft Sleepers
April 21, 2022 12:43 - 1 hour - 103 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast. Don't say we didn't warn you, 49ers fans. The Deebo Samuel trade request can be viewed as the result of 15 consecutive months of poor personnel decisions. Kyle Shanahan the coach is undermined by Kyle Shanahan the GM and this is the most obvious example yet. NFL teams' increasingly cutthroat approach to foundational pieces of their rosters likely helped pushed Deebo into seeking his big payday ASAP. We spend most of the episode, however, discussing our f...
Episode 48: We're-the-GM Mock Draft 2022
April 15, 2022 17:57 - 2 hours - 148 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast. This is our favorite episode to produce because we get to role play as multiple general managers during our draft exercise. The three of us split 33 picks and make our selections based on what we would do as the GM for the assigned teams. We don't have to worry about outside noise, angry fans, or possibly getting fired. We can use our scouting reports and team analysis as the guide for our selections. Again, we're not predicting what will happen in this ...
Episode 47: The 2022 College Quarterback Crop
April 05, 2022 15:15 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast. Our evaluations last year of Mac Jones, Justin Fields, Zach Wilson, and Trevor Lawrence were incredibly prescient and more accurate than those of many popular talking heads. We attempt to provide the same level of analysis on the current crop. First thing's first, however -- this is a lackluster class. But the world revolves around quarterbacks so we have to talk about them. The love for Sam Howell is strong in this episode while opinions on Matt Corral an...
Episode 46: Cleveland, Deshaun and Free Agency
March 22, 2022 13:31 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast. Matt and Bill kick off our free agency discussion by analyzing the Deshaun Watson trade, which sent the encumbered quarterback from the Houston Texans to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a king's ransom. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke
Episode 45: Super Bowl Reactions and Season Awards
February 17, 2022 02:48 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast. In the season finale we share our reactions to the Super Bowl and discuss the both teams' future. Will the Bengals get swallowed up among the great AFC teams and is there any NFC team ready to pose a threat to the Rams? We also present our end-of-season awards: Coach of the Year, Most Important Player, Offensive and Defensive Players and Rookies of the Year. Lastly, we look forward to our favorite offseason storylines. We're taking time off to scout thi...
Episode 44: Super Bowl LVI
February 09, 2022 13:26 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBWelcome to Football: A Podcast. We made it! We successfully covered one entire NFL season from end-to-end. The real treasure, however, was the friends we made along the way. We give in-depth predictions for the Super Bowl and discuss who will be named the game's MVP and why. There's also plenty of time devoted to analyzing the impact of Brian Flores' lawsuit and making fun of Washington's new name. Website: www.footballapodcast.com Twitter: @FootballAPod @ZackMcDerm @MattDLuke