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Inside the Pocket

27 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

Inside the Pocket with Greg McElroy is the only podcast bringing you under the helmet with expert analysis focused exclusively on the quarterback position

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Episodes

Final Thoughts & Joel Klatt

January 07, 2021 14:37 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

On this final episode of the season, Greg McElroy gives out his year long awards for the best and worst QB performances in the NFL. He's also joined by FOX Sports' Joel Klatt to talk about some of the top QB prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Week 14 & Kirk Morrison

December 16, 2020 22:15 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

On this episode of Inside The Pocket, Greg McElroy gives out his weekly QB awards in the NFL, including props for the incredible game between Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield, and a big step back for Daniel Jones. Also, SiriusXM NFL's Kirk Morrison joins the program.

Week 13 & Brian Griese

December 09, 2020 16:03 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

On this episode of Inside The Pocket, Greg McElroy breaks down the best and worst QB play in the NFL in Week 13, including a bounce back from Derek Carr, Baker Mayfield elevating his game and Russell Wilson losing some magic. All of that, plus Monday Night Football's Brian Griese joins the show. 

QB SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Josh Allen

December 08, 2020 17:29 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

On this week's QB Spotlight bonus episode, Greg McElroy breaks down Josh Allen's incredible performances versus the Niners on Monday Night Football. 

Week 12 & Jim Miller

December 02, 2020 17:33 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

On this episode of Inside The Pocket, Greg McElroy breaks down the QB in the NFL over the Thanksgiving Weekend, from the incredible Patrick Mahomes to the bizarre situation in Denver. All of that, plus he's joined by SiriusXM NFL Radio's Jim Miller. 

QB SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Aaron Rodgers

December 01, 2020 20:25 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

On this week's QB Spotlight bonus episode, Greg McElroy breaks down Aaron Rodgers' dissection of the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football. 

Week 11 & Brady Quinn

November 25, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

On this episode of Inside The Pocket, Greg McElroy breaks down the best and worst of NFL QB play from Week 11. He's also joined by Brady Quinn from SiriusXM NFL Radio and FOX Sports. 

QB SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Deshaun Watson

November 24, 2020 16:47 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

On this week's QB Spotlight bonus episode, Greg McElroy breaks down the stellar game Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson had against the New England Patriots.  

Week 10 & Ryan Leaf

November 18, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

On this episode of Inside The Pocket, Greg McElroy breaks down the best and worst QB performances in the NFL this week, including Daniel Jones and Joe Burrow. Plus, former #2 overall pick Ryan Leaf joins the show. 

QB SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Daniel Jones

November 17, 2020 17:13 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

On this week's QB Spotlight bonus episode, Greg McElroy breaks down the improving Daniel Jones, who now has his New York Giants in sight of the a playoff spot. 

Week 9 & Rich Gannon

November 11, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

On this episode of Inside The Pocket, Greg McElroy breaks down the QB play in the NFL this week, highlighted by a stellar game from Drew Brees and one of the worst of Tom Brady's career. Also, former NFL MVP Rich Gannon joins the show. 

QB SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Tua Tagovailoa

November 10, 2020 21:57 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

On this week's QB Spotlight bonus episode, Greg McElroy breaks down the impressive second career game for Dolphins rookie Tua Tagovailoa. 

Week 8 & Dan Orlovsky

November 04, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

On this episode of Inside The Pocket, Greg McElroy discusses the best and worst QB performances of the week in the NFL, including Russell Wilson's MVP prospects, Drew Lock's bounce back and Lamar Jackson struggling. All of that plus ESPN's Dan Orlovsky joins the show.

QB SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Russell Wilson

November 03, 2020 16:04 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

On this week's QB Spotlight bonus episode, Greg McElroy breaks down the excellent play of early MVP frontrunner Russell Wilson. 

Week 7 & Mark Sanchez

October 28, 2020 15:11 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

On this edition of Inside The Pocket, Greg McElroy gives out his awards for quarterback play this past week, highlighted by Baker Mayfield's stellar game for the Browns, Cam Newton's struggles and a bounce back from Aaron Rodgers. All of that, plus former NFL QB Mark Sanchez joins the show to talk about what to expect from Tua's first start this week. 

QB SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Baker Mayfield

October 27, 2020 16:39 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

On this week's QB Spotlight bonus episode, Greg McElroy breaks down how Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield turned in one of the best performances of his career vs the Cincinnati Bengals. 

Week 6 & Tom Luginbill

October 21, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

On this edition of Inside The Pocket, Greg McElroy analyzes the quarterback play in Week 6 of the NFL season. He praises Kyler Murray and Matt Ryan, discusses Jimmy G's bounce back game and discusses what went wrong with Baker Mayfield. All of that, plus ESPN's Tom Luginbill joins the show to talk about Murray, the strong play of rookie QBs and what to expect from Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields. 

Week 5 & Warren Moon

October 14, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

On this edition of Inside The Pocket, Greg McElroy breaks down the best and worst QB performances of the week in the NFL. Derek Carr outdueled Patrick Mahomes, Drew Brees showed us he isn't cooked quite yet, Ryan Fitzpatrick was Ryan Fitzpatrick and Phillip Rivers needs to step it up. All of that, plus NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon joins the show to talk about his incredibly unique career and what he saw in a young Russell Wilson. 

QB SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Derek Carr

October 13, 2020 14:05 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

On this week's QB Spotlight bonus episode, Greg McElroy breaks down how Las Vegas Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr was able to outduel Patrick Mahomes to hand the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss. 

QB SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Drew Brees

October 08, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

This week's bonus QB Spotlight episode features Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints. Greg McElroy breaks down how Brees' performance vs the Detroit Lions showed it's not yet time to count out the future Hall of Famer. 

Week 4 & Charles Davis

October 07, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

On this edition of Inside The Pocket, Greg McElroy gives out his weekly awards for the most notable QB performances of the week in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers shined again, Lamar Jackson bounces back, the Patriots' QB room is a mess, Nick Foles is Nick Foles and Matt Stafford needs to be better. All of that, plus Charles Davis joins the show to discuss Justin Herbert vs Tom Brady. 

QB SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Patrick Mahomes

October 01, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

This week's bonus QB Spotlight episode focuses on Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. Hear why Greg McElroy thinks after winning an NFL MVP and a Super Bowl MVP, Mahomes has taken an even bigger step so far this season. 

Week 3 & Brock Huard

September 30, 2020 15:09 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

On this episode of Inside The Pocket, Greg McElroy breaks down the best and most disappointing QB performances of Week 3 in the NFL. Unsurprisingly, the marquee matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson is front and center. Brock Huard joins the show to talk about his first hand experience watching Josh Allen and Jared Goff play a wild game in Buffalo. 

QB SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Carson Wentz

September 24, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

On this week's QB Spotlight bonus episode, Greg McElroy dissects Eagles QB Carson Wentz's play vs the LA Rams and examines the problems holding back the former MVP candidate.  

Week 2 & Todd McShay

September 23, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Greg McElroy breaks down the QB in Week 2 of the NFL season. He gives out his Gold Star of the week to a guy surprising a lot of critics early in the season and the Tighten Up Award to a guy who came close to winning an MVP not too long ago. Then, ESPN's Todd McShay joins the show to talk about Justin Herbert's big first start, as well as the play of Joe Burrow and Gardner Minshew. 

Week 1 & Danny Kanell

September 16, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

On the first ever episode of Inside The Pocket, Greg McElroy breaks down the most impressive quarterback performances in Week 1 of the NFL season, including Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers. His spotlight of the week drills down on what to take away from Tom Brady's up and down debut for the Bucs. Danny Kanell joins the program to discuss Joe Burrow's first start as a rookie and the play of some second year signal callers. All that, plus much more. 

Trailer

September 11, 2020 18:03 - 39 seconds - 620 KB

Introducing Inside The Pocket with Greg McElroy. New episodes every Tuesday.