Sports Krunch w/DKROM
478 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDKROM 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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#325: Dash To The Draft 2022 (AFC North Draft Preview with Billy Riccette)
April 03, 2022 20:40 - 58 minutes - 109 MB1. With Deshaun Watson now in the fold, the Browns arguably have the most complete roster in the entire NFL. Outside of another EDGE opposite Myles Garrett and more WR options aside from Amari Cooper, I don’t see any other glaring holes on this Cleveland team. Do you? 2. Almost like the Browns, the Ravens don’t have that many glaring holes on their roster. But there is such a need at the all-important EDGE position, where Baltimore has not had a player reach double-digit sacks in a season s...
#324: Dash To The Draft 2022 (RB Class Overview with Bill Carroll)
April 03, 2022 02:31 - 43 minutes - 80.4 MB1. When you look at the RB’s in this year’s draft, there may not be 2-3 stars in the first round discussion like last year, but like several other of the position groups we’ve covered on this program in recent weeks, it is exceptionally deep, perhaps much deeper than the 2021 crop of backs. How would you compare the 2022 RB class to last year’s? 2. In 2019, the first RB off the board was David Montgomery. Fast forward almost three years later, and another Iowa State Cyclone just might achie...
#323: Dash To The Draft 2022 (NFC North Draft Preview with Jeff Risdon)
March 31, 2022 02:59 - 36 minutes - 66.7 MB1. In the event that the Jaguars decide to take Aidan Hutchinson with the first overall pick, there are a lot of options for the Lions to consider at pick two. They could go with another great EDGE talent in Travon Walker or Kayvon Thibodeaux, they could opt to take arguably the best overall player in the draft in Kyle Hamilton, they could throw a wild curveball and take Malik Willis, or potentially trade back. What is the latest intel that you’re hearing about the Lions plans with the secon...
#322: Dash To The Draft 2022 (WR/TE Class Overview with Jacob Infante)
March 28, 2022 00:22 - 47 minutes - 88 MB1. At this time, many, including you, consider Ohio State’s Garrett Wilson as the best wide receiver in this class. Why should Garrett Wilson be the first WR off the board on April 28? 2. Like most positions in this class, there isn’t a consensus league-wide as to who the best WR in this class is. And the WR1 for Mel Kiper at the moment is Drake London of USC. How good is the argument for Drake London to be the first WR off the board? 3. What does Chris Olave bring to an NFL offense on Day...
#321: Dash To The Draft 2022 (LB Class Overview with Scott Kennedy)
March 26, 2022 04:49 - 27 minutes - 51.5 MB1. Many consider Utah’s Devin Lloyd as the best off-ball LB in this class. Just weeks ago, many mock drafts had him as a top-10 pick. That said, since he didn’t test as well as hoped at the Combine, he could very well experience a fall on draft day. How does he compare with recent players at his position who went in the top 10 (Roquan Smith, Devin White) and if he does fall, how far can you see him falling? 2. Another off-ball LB prospect that many see as the best in the class is Nakobe Dea...
#320: Dash To The Draft 2022 (EDGE Class Overview with Nick Kendell)
March 20, 2022 19:25 - 41 minutes - 77.5 MB1. As of right now, the #1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft is widely expected to be Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson. And there is A LOT to like about him including his non-stop motor and freakish athleticism, which was illustrated by his 6.73-second three-cone drill at the Combine. However, one knock on him is his less-than-ideal, 32 and 1/8 “ arm length. The amount of pass rushers with arms that short who have found success in the NFL is very small. If you were GM of the Jaguars, assuming yo...
#319: Dash To The Draft 2022 (DT Class Overview with Bill Carroll)
March 17, 2022 02:58 - 35 minutes - 65.3 MB1. The DT prospect that stole the show at The Combine was Georgia’s Jordan Davis. He ran 4.78 in the 40 at 341 pounds and reminds some of another freakish athletic NT who’s had a successful NFL career thus far in Vita Vea of the Bucs. However, several still have questions about Davis’s ability to play far more than 50% of the snaps and others question whether he brings enough as a pass rusher. In addition, several like his Georgia teammate Devonte Wyatt even more. If you were running a team ...
#318: Dash To The Draft 2022 (DB Class Overview with Russell Brown)
March 13, 2022 03:51 - 38 minutes - 72.5 MB1. Headed into the Combine, it was a mystery as to who would be the first corner off the board. But now, we just might have clarity. Cincinnati’s Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, who is the long, tall corner most teams covet, and never allowed a TD in college absolutely stole the show in Indy. He reportedly aced interviews (he’s widely regarded as a high-character guy) and shined in athletic testing where he ran a 4.41 40. Do you think it’s a virtual certainty that Sauce Gardner will be the first corn...
#317: Dash To The Draft 2022 (QB Class Overview + Analysis of Russell Wilson Trade with Mark Schofield)
March 10, 2022 03:57 - 53 minutes - 98.8 MB1. Yesterday, one of the largest trades in NFL history went down as the Seahawks agreed to trade Russell Wilson to the Broncos for two firsts, two seconds, Drew Lock, Shelby Harris and Noah Fant. What are your overall thoughts on this trade? Does Russ alone make the Broncos a serious contender for a deep playoff run? How ideal is the fit for Russell Wilson in Nathaniel Hackett’s offense? Do you think Aaron Rodgers decision to remain in the NFC North can be beneficial to the long-term develop...
#316: Dash To The Draft 2022 (OL Class Overview with Jeff Barnes)
March 09, 2022 13:09 - 33 minutes - 62.1 MB1. If you were in the Jaguars war room, and the debate was between whether to draft Evan Neal or Ickey Ekwonu, who would you pound the table for and why? 2. Another hot OT prospect expected to go pretty early is Charles Cross of Mississippi State. Renown NFL Draft guru Dane Brugler of The Athletic said that NFL evaluators are torn on Cross. Some see him as a top-15 pick because of his special pass protection skills, yet others see him as an Andre Dillard-level bust in waiting due to his lac...
#315: Franchise Tags, QB Carousel + New Top-10 Mock Draft (with Hal Bent)
March 05, 2022 20:42 - 57 minutes - 106 MB1. Super Bowl LVI Takeaways -DKrom: In a battle of fatal flaws (Bengals pass protection vs. Rams bare cupboard of pass catchers), the former won -Hal: Heartbreak for the Bengals, great players like Aaron Donald shined in the biggest moment 2. If Aaron Donald actually DID retire after the Super Bowl, would he be a locked in as a first ballot hall of famer? 3. Tag or No Tag -Davante Adams: TAG -Orlando Brown, Jr.: TAG -Chris Godwin: NO TAG -Mike Williams: TAG -Chandler Jones: ...
#314: Dash To The Draft 2022 (2022 NFL Draft Overview + Top-10 Mock with Thor Nystrom)
February 21, 2022 04:26 - 34 minutes - 63.9 MB1. Why is Malik Willis your top-rated QB in this class? 2. Why do you think the NFL is apparently not as high on Kayvon Thibodeaux as we thought they’d be? 3. EDGE is arguably the deepest position group in this draft. After Thibodeaux and Aidan Hutchinson, who are your personal favorite EDGE’s in this class and why? 4. Another deep position group in this class is cornerback. For most of last fall, most thought Derek Stingley, Jr. of LSU would easily be the first corner off the board. Now...
#313: Super Bowl LVI Preview (with Hal Bent)
February 12, 2022 04:45 - 1 hour - 122 MB1. Conference Championship Takeaways -DKrom: Bengals making it to the Super Bowl a fitting conclusion of the most unpredictable NFL season in recent memory…and OT rules are fine!!! -Hal: The end of the Jimmy Garoppolo era in San Francisco (third time Kyle Shanahan has blown a double-digit lead in the playoffs), Chiefs offense with an uncharacteristic performance 2. Coaching Carousel (Grading The Hires) -Giants: Brian Daboll -Raiders: Josh McDaniels/Dave Ziegler -Vikings: Kevin ...
#312: 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl (Pittsburgh Steelers Talk with Dale Lolley)
February 09, 2022 02:52 - 3 minutes - 7.02 MBSteelers beat reporter Dale Lolley (DK Pittsburgh Sports) joined me at the Senior Bowl to discuss how he thinks the Steelers will try to find a long-term replacement for Ben Roethlisberger these next few months, the other areas of concern they must address via the draft and why he believes a certain offensive playmaker will be getting a contract extension to stay in Pittsburgh
#311: 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl (Buffalo Bills Talk with Mark Gaughan)
February 09, 2022 02:33 - 6 minutes - 12.2 MBBills beat writer Mark Gaughan (Buffalo News) joined me at the Senior Bowl to discuss what he believes the Bills should do in the draft, why they were able to retain QB coach Ken Dorsey and promote him to offensive coordinator, and which young players still on rookie deals are likely to receive contract extensions
#310: 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl (Philadelphia Eagles Talk with Mike Kaye)
February 09, 2022 02:17 - 6 minutes - 11.3 MBEagles beat reporter Mike Kaye (NJ Advance Media) joined me at the Senior Bowl to discuss why the Eagles would go all in to acquire Russell Wilson if he becomes available via trade, the team's plans for free agency and the draft, Jason Kelce's future and his potential successor...and more
#309: 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl (Denver Broncos Talk with Brandon Krisztal)
February 04, 2022 00:51 - 8 minutes - 14.8 MBBroncos beat reporter Brandon Krisztal (850 KOA Radio) joined me at the Senior Bowl to share his thoughts on what the Broncos could do with the #9 overall pick in the draft (assuming Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson do not come to Denver), the hiring of Nathaniel Hackett as head coach, the sale of the team, and which young players may receive contract extensions at some point this year
#308: 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl (Indianapolis Colts Talk with Stephen Holder)
February 04, 2022 00:24 - 7 minutes - 13.7 MBColts beat writer Stephen Holder (The Athletic) joined me at the Senior Bowl to share how he thinks the Colts will try their hardest to upgrade the QB position this offseason, how different the defense will be with the departure of Matt Eberflus (and what kind of guy the Bears are getting in him), positions of need the Colts should address in the draft (there aren't many outside of QB), and whether Quenton Nelson will receive a contract extension before September
#307: 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl (NFL Draft Talk with Chris Burke)
February 04, 2022 00:07 - 4 minutes - 7.69 MBI caught up with NFL Draft analyst Chris Burke (The Athletic) at the Senior Bowl. He discussed who stood out (in a good way) on the first day of practices, gave his opinion on what the Jaguars should do with the first pick in the draft, and provided a brief compare/contrast on the top-two OT prospects in the class, Evan Neal and Ikem Ekwonu
#306: 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl (Chicago Bears Talk with Patrick Finley)
February 03, 2022 23:54 - 5 minutes - 10.6 MBBears beat writer Patrick Finley (Chicago Sun-Times) joined me at the Senior Bowl to share his thoughts on the Bears hiring Ryan Poles as GM and Matt Eberflus as head coach, the scheme new OC Luke Getsy is bringing with him and why it suits Justin Fields well, the top priorities for the Bears to address in free agency and the draft, and whether the Bears are the team to beat in the NFC North IF Aaron Rodgers leaves Green Bay
#305: 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl (Interview with Louisiana-Lafayette OT Max Mitchell)
February 03, 2022 23:37 - 2 minutes - 4.94 MBOT Max Mitchell (Lousiana-Lafayette) is one of the hottest OT prospects at the Senior Bowl (currently #50 on Daniel Jeremiah's 2022 NFL Draft Top 50 list). He told me what he thinks sets him apart from the rest of the OT's in this year's draft, whether he likes to run block or pass protect more, what NFL OT's he admires most, and how much he's leaning on his fellow Rajin Cajun (and current 49ers RB) Elijah Mitchell during the pre-draft process
#304: 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl (Conversation with USA Today NFL Columnist Mike Jones)
February 03, 2022 18:50 - 4 minutes - 7.53 MBUSA Today NFL columnist Mike Jones joined me at the Senior Bowl to give me his thoughts on the NFL head coaching hires so far this cycle, Brian Flores' bombshell lawsuit against the NFL and its potential implications for future minority HC candidates, his guess on how many QB's will get selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, and why he thinks the Rams win Super Bowl LVI
#303: 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl (Lions and PFHOF Talk with Dave Birkett)
February 03, 2022 18:29 - 3 minutes - 7.17 MBNFL and Lions beat reporter Dave Birkett (Detroit Free Press) joined me at the Senior Bowl to discuss the Lions top priorities in the 2022 NFL Draft, what comes next for their exciting 2021 draft class, the team's plans at QB for 2022 and whether the candidacy of Devin Hester for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 could speed up the process for getting specialists enshrined in Canton
#302: 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl (Bucs Talk with Jon Ledyard)
February 03, 2022 18:09 - 4 minutes - 8.97 MBBucs beat reporter Jon Ledyard (Pewter Report) joined me at the 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl to discuss the retirement of Tom Brady, who will likely succeed him at QB in Tampa next season, which of the Bucs' impending free agents are likely to stay or go, and what their plans should be for the draft
#301: 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl (2022 NFL Draft and Bengals Talk with Billy Riccette)
February 03, 2022 17:54 - 6 minutes - 12.6 MBBilly Riccette (USA Today Bengals Wire) joined me to discuss which players he has his eyes on the most at the Senior Bowl, give an overall sumary of the 2022 NFL Draft class, and provide his thoughts on the Bengals and their chances in Super Bowl LVI
#300: 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl (Miami Dolphins Talk with Joe Schad & David Furones)
February 01, 2022 02:46 - 4 minutes - 8.97 MBDolphins beat reporters Joe Schad (Palm Beach Post) and David Furones (South Florida Sun-Sentinel) joined me at the 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl to give me the latest on the Dolphins head coaching search and how the team should approach the 2022 NFL Draft
#299: 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl (Atlanta Falcons Talk with ESPN's Michael Rothstein)
February 01, 2022 02:06 - 7 minutes - 13.2 MBESPN Falcons reporter Michael Rothstein joined us at the 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl to discuss what direction the Falcons could go in the 2022 NFL Draft, the team's salary cap situation, Matt Ryan and the future of the team at QB
#298: 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl (New York Jets Talk with ESPN's Rich Cimini)
February 01, 2022 01:42 - 3 minutes - 6.02 MBDuring my week at the 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL, ESPN Jets reporter Rich Cimini joined me to discuss the Jets plans in the 2022 NFL Draft, the main goals HC Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas have for the week, and the team's backup QB situation
#297: NFL Conference Championship Preview + 2022 Coaching Carousel Developments (with Hal Bent)
January 28, 2022 03:46 - 1 hour - 115 MB1. Divisional Round Takeaways -DKrom: We might have seen the last of Tom Brady -Hal: Next generation of QB’s shine (Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes) 2. Should the NFL change its OT rules, and if so how? -Case for: Of 11 playoff OT games since the current rules were instituted, 10/11 teams that won won the coin toss…and SEVEN of them scored a TD on the opening drive of OT -Case against: Of 163 games since the current rules were instituted (playoffs included), teams that won the coin t...
#296: 2022 NFL Coaching Carousel + Wild Card Weekend Preview (with Hal Bent)
January 15, 2022 04:26 - 58 minutes - 109 MB1. Week 18 Takeaways -DKrom: Colts lay an egg at the worst possible time -Hal: Colts live and die by Carson Wentz, Chargers “Charger” again 2. Truth or Exaggeration -Of the three current GM openings, the Bears are the most attractive position because of Justin Fields -The winner of Monday night’s Cardinals/Rams Wild Card playoff will lose in the Divisional Round -The Vikings should make history and hire Eagles VP of Player Personnel Catherine Raiche as their new GM if ...
#295: 2021 Week 18 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
January 07, 2022 02:54 - 1 hour - 126 MB1. Week 17 Takeaways -DKrom: Cardinals with HUGE win after we wrote them off, Bengals with biggest statement win of the season -Hal: Antonio Brown needs help, his release could affect Bucs Super Bowl chances, Las Vegas Raiders stay alive against all the odds 2. Final Awards 3. Truth or Exaggeration -If they take care of business against the Texans this week, plus considering the likely return of Derrick Henry, the Titans should be considered the favorites in the AFC ...
#294: 2021 Week 17 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
December 31, 2021 05:17 - 58 minutes - 108 MB1. Week 16 Takeaways -DKrom: It was a crazy journey to get there, but the Chiefs and Bills appear to be the two best teams in the AFC after all, Josh Allen putting himself in elite company, Houston Texans have been a MUCH better team than most of us thought -Hal: Hal is completely off the Cardinals bandwagon, Chargers still doing Charger things 2. Truth or Exaggeration -The Houston Texans should not spend a premium draft pick on a QB and give Davis Mills a full-year tryout in 2022 -...
#293: 2021 Week 16 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
December 23, 2021 21:04 - 1 hour - 123 MB1. Week 15 Takeaways -DKrom: Mahomes vs. Herbert delivers again, Bucs may have an even tougher road to return to the Super Bowl, Dennis Allen and Greg Roman will likely get serious head coaching consideration -Hal: Division leaders lose a lot of games, tight races down the stretch 2. Truth or Exaggeration -Should they make the playoffs, the Indianapolis Colts will be the team that NOBODY wants to play -Should they get the first overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Ja...
#292: 2021 NFL Week 15 Preview with Hal Bent
December 17, 2021 01:17 - 1 hour - 120 MB1. Week 14 Takeaways -DKrom: Poetic day for the Broncos, particularly the 88-yard drive at the end of the game -Hal: Bills not dead and buried yet, Brady and Rodgers co-MVP favorites right now 2. Truth or Exaggeration -The NFL MUST put all 32 clubs in intensive COVID-19 protocols (mandatory mask-wearing for everyone inside facility, most, if not all meetings conducted virtually, and daily testing) RIGHT NOW -Dak Prescott is currently holding the Cowboys back from achieving their potenti...
#292: 2021 Week 15 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
December 17, 2021 01:17 - 1 hour - 120 MB1. Week 14 Takeaways -DKrom: Poetic day for the Broncos, particularly the 88-yard drive at the end of the game -Hal: Bills not dead and buried yet, Brady and Rodgers co-MVP favorites right now 2. Truth or Exaggeration -The NFL MUST put all 32 clubs in intensive COVID-19 protocols (mandatory mask-wearing for everyone inside facility, most, if not all meetings conducted virtually, and daily testing) RIGHT NOW -Dak Prescott is currently holding the Cowboys back from achieving their potenti...
#292: 2021 Week 15 NFL Preview with Hal Bent
December 17, 2021 01:17 - 1 hour - 120 MB1. Week 14 Takeaways -DKrom: Poetic day for the Broncos, particularly the 88-yard drive at the end of the game -Hal: Bills not dead and buried yet, Brady and Rodgers co-MVP favorites right now 2. Truth or Exaggeration -The NFL MUST put all 32 clubs in intensive COVID-19 protocols (mandatory mask-wearing for everyone inside facility, most, if not all meetings conducted virtually, and daily testing) RIGHT NOW -Dak Prescott is currently holding the Cowboys back from achieving their potenti...
#291: 2021 Week 14 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
December 09, 2021 22:40 - 54 minutes - 102 MB1. Week 13 Takeaways -DKrom: Poetic way for the Lions to win their first game of 2021, Chargers FINALLY turned Justin Herbert loose (Weeks 1-12: 6.2-yard ADOT on 1st/2nd down, Week 13: 10.2-yard ADOT) -Hal: Patriots masterful game plan, Lions first win 2. Truth or Exaggeration -The Bucs MUST release Antonio Brown when his suspension ends after Week 15 -Micah Parsons has already entered the conversation to be considered THE best defensive player in football right now -Marlon Humph...
#290: 2021 Week 13 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
December 02, 2021 14:39 - 54 minutes - 102 MB1. Week 12 Takeaways -DKrom: Time to start preparing for the possibility of Super Bowl LVI being Brady vs. Belichick, Bengals show they mean business -Hal: Lot of high profile QB’s either ailing or struggling (Stafford, Big Ben, Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson) 2. Truth or Exaggeration -The San Francisco 49ers are the best NFL team in the state of California right now -There’s a much better chance than many think of the Cowboys NOT winning the NFC East -The Cardinals...
#289: 2021 Week 12 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
November 25, 2021 02:28 - 49 minutes - 91 MB1. Week 11 Takeaways -DKrom: You can make a case for T.J. Watt for MVP. The Steelers defense is an entirely different unit without him -Hal: Chris Jones, Baker Mayfield needs to rest, Eagles a legit playoff contender 2. Truth or Exaggeration -The Cleveland Browns should sit Baker Mayfield until he is 100% aside from the labral tear in his non-throwing shoulder -Jonathan Taylor should now be considered the front-runner for Offensive POY -The Tennessee Titans will NOT get the AFC’s ...
#288: 2021 Week 11 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
November 18, 2021 04:05 - 55 minutes - 103 MB1. Week 10 Takeaways -DKrom: Rams ARE soft, Patriots just might be sneaky Super Bowl contender -Hal: Pittsburgh/Lions tie, more underdogs winning 2. Elephant In The Room: Which team is the best landing spot for Russell Wilson should he be traded? Broncos, Raiders, Browns, Eagles, or Saints 3. Truth or Exaggeration -Cam Newton will lead the Panthers to a playoff berth -With the NFL’s easiest remaining schedule, the Tennessee Titans are a lock for the AFC’s #1 playoff ...
#287: 2021 Week 10 NFL Preview + Midseason Awards (with Hal Bent)
November 11, 2021 13:44 - 1 hour - 112 MB1. Week 9 Takeaways -DKrom: Titans defense BALLING -Hal: Justin Fields great performance on MNF, Jordan Love lays an egg 2. Midseason Awards 3. Truth or Exaggeration -The 49ers should either take personnel power away from Kyle Shanahan after this season…or fire him -Justin Fields will become a top-10 QB at some point next season…if not sooner -Josh Allen has taken a MASSIVE step backward this season -The New England Patriots will win the AFC East -The Atla...
#286: 2021 Week 9 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
November 04, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB1. Week 8 Takeaways -Me: Dallas Cowboys have a “team of destiny” feel to them -Hal: Backup QB showcase 2. Truth or Exaggeration -If the Saints offense sputters these next few weeks without Jameis Winston, the Saints should immediately sign Cam Newton -Stuck in the swamps of mediocrity, Vikings owner Zygi Wilf should pivot in a new direction by firing both Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman after the season should they miss the playoffs -After trading away Von Miller, the Broncos should ...
#285: 2021 Week 8 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
October 28, 2021 02:49 - 1 hour - 118 MB1. Week 7 Takeaways -Me: House cleanings await the Bears and Broncos -Hal: Bengals with statement win, Gruden might have been holding the Raiders back all along, Kyle Pitts and Ja’Marr Chase are stars in the making 2. Truth or Exaggeration -NO team should trade for Deshaun Watson until his legal issues are resolved -The Panthers would be a MUCH better destination for Deshaun Watson than the Dolphins -Albeit with a 17-game caveat, Kyle Pitts will break the all-time rookie receiving y...
#284: 2022 Dash To The Draft I (with Jacob Infante)
October 23, 2021 13:12 - 53 minutes - 98.8 MB1. Do you think Malik Willis is worth a roll of the dice in the first round, if not the top-10 picks and if so, why? 2. Based on what you have seen on tape, what is your opinion of Matt Corral and how does he project to the NFL? 3. What makes Kayvon Thibodeaux so special and what (aside from this talent poor QB class) makes him worthy of the #1 overall pick? 4. Currently, it looks as if there is going to be a tight race to be the second EDGE off the board between Michigan’s Aidan Hutchins...
#283: 2021 Week 7 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
October 21, 2021 03:52 - 47 minutes - 88.8 MB1. Week 6 Takeaways -Me: Cardinals remove all doubt that they’re serious Super Bowl contenders, Ravens look even more dangerous than they did in 2019, Broncos look like they have quit on Vic Fangio a la the Bears and Marc Trestman in 2014 -Hal: Dak Prescott making a push for MVP, Carolina just not the same without Christian McCaffrey, Sam Darnold turning back into a pumpkin, Bengals are legit 2. Truth or Exaggeration -Mike McCarthy will prevent this Cowboys team from reaching the Super ...
#282: 2021 Week 6 NFL Preview (with Mark Schofield)
October 14, 2021 03:39 - 54 minutes - 100 MB1. Week 5 Takeaways -Me: Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Kyler Murray, Justin Herbert, Dak Prescott and Tom Brady all making very strong cases to be 2021 NFL MVP -Mark: Lamar Jackson’s performance on Monday night, Browns/Chargers game, Bills statement win over Chiefs 2. The big story in the NFL this week comes out of Las Vegas as Jon Gruden resigned as head coach of the Raiders after numerous emails of him making racist, misogynistic and homophobic slurs were uncovered by the New York Times. A...
#281: 2021 Week 5 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
October 07, 2021 04:05 - 1 hour - 136 MB1. Week 4 Takeaways -Me: Rookie QB’s shine, Cardinals prove they’re for real -Hal: Cordarrelle Patterson, Buffalo Bills early AFC Super Bowl favorite 2. Quarter Pole Awards 3. This Or That -Who is more likely to win their division: Chargers or Cardinals? -Which previously unbeaten team got exposed more last week: Panthers or Raiders? -Which division is worse: The 2020 NFC East or the 2021 AFC South? -Which 1-3 team is more likely to make the playoffs: Vikings or Steelers? 4. Browns ...
#280: 2021 Week 4 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
September 30, 2021 02:58 - 1 hour - 133 MB1. Week 3 Takeaways -Me: Watching Justin Tucker’s historic 66-yard field goal at the gun reminded me that it’s time for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors to put more specialists in these next several years -Hal: 2020 Josh Allen is back, Derek Carr continues to dominate, Aaron Rodgers back to normal, surprising upsets, et al 2. Truth or Exaggeration -Ben Roethlisberger is literally finished and the Steelers should consider benching him if their offense continues to sputter ...
#279: 2021 Week 3 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
September 23, 2021 03:08 - 1 hour - 136 MB1. Week 2 Takeaways -Me: The Ravens victory over the Chiefs has serious potential to be paradigm-shifting in the way we think about them and Lamar Jackson -Hal: The Jekyll-and-Hyde teams (Saints, Titans, Steelers, Dolphins, Bills, Chargers) 2. Truth or Exaggeration -Taylor Heinicke will NOT give back Washington’s starting QB job to Ryan Fitzpatrick -Not only will Justin Fields not give back the Bears starting QB job to Andy Dalton, he will have a similar rookie season as Justin Herbert ...
#278: 2021 Week 2 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)
September 16, 2021 03:24 - 1 hour - 126 MB1. Week 1 Takeaways -Me: The Chargers proved they aren’t the same old Chargers -Hal: LOTS of surprises 2. Truth or Exaggeration -All four NFC West teams will make the playoffs -Justin Herbert and Matthew Stafford will be among the top three finalists for 2021 NFL MVP honors -Kyler Murray has already proven himself to be a legit NFL franchise QB -Urban Meyer will only last one season as Jaguars head coach -It’s time to talk about the Atlanta Falcons as a serious candidate to ha...