Episodes

  • S3 E 14 Super Bowl Preview and Predictions, AFC/NFL Title Game Observations

    S3 E 14 Super Bowl Preview and Predictions, AFC/NFL Title Game Observations
    Jan 29 2026
    • Taped on Jan. 27, 2026...

    Segment 1: 3 Observations After the AFC and NFC Championship Games (Starts at 1:02)

    • Surprise that Sam Darnold will be the first QB from the 2018 NFL Draft class that included Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson
    • Has Rams QB Matthew Stafford played his last NFL game after throwing for 4,700 yards and a career-best 46 TDs? Concerns about his previous back issues at 38 years old
    • What are the Jets doing? Head Coach Aaron Glenn has fired 8 assistant coaches including both offensive and defensive coordinators...(Note: since taping, the Jets have hired Steve

    Segment 2: AFC and NFC Championship Game Highlights and Observations (10:40)

    Patriots 10, Broncos 7

    • Broncos likely win with QB Bo Nix on the field
    • Denver Coach Sean Payton will have nightmares for years on his decision to go for it on 4th down and not kick a field go to up 10-0 with a backup QB that hadn't played in two seasons
      • Nigel talks about how locally in Colorado fans disagreed with not kicking the FG in that situation...4 missed FGs in the game by both teams
    • Weather a massive factor; Patriots HC Mike Vrabel outcoached Payton down the stretch in the blustery blizzard; we talk through the factors the coaches were pondering in real-time
    • Drake Maye made a big difference with his legs and had the longest run of the game (28 yards)
    • Hard to repeat as AFC Champs, and the road likely does not get easier: Massive number of comeback wins is not sustainable, Chargers have a new OC, should get their O Line healthy and the Chiefs should reload with higher draft picks in each round that in the past several seasons; Mahomes return from surgery TBD
    • Discussion around when to take running backs in the NFL draft

    Seahawks 31, Rams 27 (27:40)

    • Darnold no turnovers, 3 TDs, Stafford 3 TDs close to 400 yards passing
    • Rams NC Sean McVay's decision to go for it on 4th down and not get it late in the game
    • Seattle did great job keeping the ball away from Stafford and the Rams offense after that decision; Rams

    Segment 3: Super Bowl Preview and Predictions (30:01)

    • Rematch of Super Bowl 50: Pats 28, Seahawks 24 (last time Seattle made the big game)
    • Both head coaches are in their first year with their teams, rare to get to the Super Bowl, even more so that both coaches do it the same year

    Segment 4: Coaching Carousel

    • Browns announced the hiring of Todd Monken, former Ravens offensive coordinator after this taping
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    52 mins
  • NFL AFC & NFC Championship Preview, Divisional Round Review and Coaching Carousel Update (Bills fire head coach)

    NFL AFC & NFC Championship Preview, Divisional Round Review and Coaching Carousel Update (Bills fire head coach)
    Jan 24 2026
    Segment 1: Divisional Round Game Top 3 Observations (Starts at 1:00) Niners at inflection point?Is there doubt about CJ Stroud being the long-term QB solution in Houston? Sit tight on contract extension? One example of surprisingly poor QB play this postseasonBears had a great first season under new Head Coach Ben Johnson; record setting number of comebacks, will be tough to win THAT many games trailing at the end of so many games (Nigel's return to the mean theory) in 2026/27 Segment 2: Divisional Round Detailed Recap (15:53) Broncos 33, Bills 30 (OT) Scored 30 points despite 5 turnovers, 4 by Josh Allen (2 INTs, 2 fumbles) very costlyMany key drops including in OT by Buffalo WRsBills rallied from 23-10 down after allowing 10 points in the final 30 seconds of the first half to lead 24-23Bills robbed by INT call in OT on catch by WR Brandin Cooks? That call does Bills way, likely talking about Buffalo in the AFC championship game in New England and HC Sean McDermott would still be employedBroncos well coached; they don't beat themselves with mistakes; QB Bo Nix (only 5 letters, very efficient) makes plays deep in games; did not see the play in which he hurt his ankleJosh Allen: fumbled 14 times in 15 postseason games; 0-7 in OTs (odd); led team to 5 straight AFC East titles, two AFC championship games Seahawks 41, Niners 6 game basically over after first play, returned for TD by former Saints WR Rashid ShaheedSeattle up 17-0 after first quarterSecond time in a month, Seahawks D held the Niners without a TD (Seattle D playing very good, consistent football) Patriots 28, Texans 16 Story: implosion by QB CJ Stroud: 4 INTs in the first half, 5 fumbles vs. SteelersStroud: very inaccurate all game, missing best WR Nico Collins (concussion previous week) set NFL playoff record, first player with at least 5 INTs and 5 fumbles in a single postseason Pats D dominant for the second straight playoff weekGreat one-handed TD catch by Pats WR Kayshon Boutte against All-Pro CB Derek Stingley Jr. all over him Rams 20, Bears 17 (OT) Bears QB Caleb Williams historically great play on 4th and 14 on TD pass to TE Kmet to tie game at 17; threw key INT in OT; amazing sideline catch by Davante Adams in OTBears D played very well, holding high-scoring Rams offense to just 17 pointsChicago: great season at 11-6, won NFC North division; Segment 3: AFC and NFC Championship Game Previews (34:20) AFC: Patriots at Broncos All signs to point to the Patriots winning with Denver playing a backup QB who has not taken an NFL snap in two years.Mistake to count out the Broncos and HC Sean Payton?Can Denver take advantage of potential league MVP Drake Maye's lack of ball security this postseason (10 sacks and 6 fumbles in two games at home?) Broncos led the league in sacks Key matchup: underrated Patriots D vs. Denver's offense...will the Broncos be able to run the football? Couldn't against a mediocre Bills defense and Pats run D is way betterBoth defenses will try to make the opposing offenses one dimensionalPatriots 8-0 on road this season, 1-4 vs. Broncos in the postseason NFC: Rams at Seahawks (third meeting this season) Seahawks playing very well in all three phases; overcame a 30-14 deficit vs. the Rams in Week 16 to win a thrilling 38-37 game in OT after a daring, successful 2-point conversion Stafford had over 400 yards passing, team forced 3 INTs, had none and STILL lost Seattle's lost loss: Week 11 in LA vs. RamsQBs: advantage Rams Rams have already beaten the Seahawks and have a battle-tested QB in Matthew Stafford up for league MVP; Seahawks playing better than Rams past monthSam Darnold playing in his first conference championship game; nice to have a strong running game and elite D; rooting for him as Jets fans (Darnold drafted by the Jets) Darnold 14-3 the past two seasons (in Seattle 2025, with Vikings 2024) Seahawks will be missing injured RB Zach Charbonnet (12 rushing TDs), does have WR Kenneth Walker III (close to 300 total yards vs. Rams this season)Rams have two really good WRs in Puca Nacua and Davante Adams, can't double team them both Segment 4: NFL Coaching Carousel (49:40) Bills fire Head Coach Sean McDermott (8-8 in playoffs) yet promote GM Brandon Beane??? ended 18-year playoff drought in his first season7 straight 10 season wins, 98-50 recordLast straw not getting to the Super Bowl with no Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson in the way this postseasonGM never replaced the talent after WR1 Stefon Diggs tradedUnder consideration: Bills OC Joe Brady (also in running for other open HC jobs), Brian Daboll in the mix (from West NY, great job as Josh Allen's first OC, though challenge is his record as Giants HC (lost 2x as many games as he won) Giants have a new HC: John Harbaugh (5 years, $100M)...good work if you can get it will report to ownership not GM, similar to his arrangement in Baltimore; replacing majority of coaches under Daboll Titans hired Robert Saleh, great defensive coordinator; ...
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • NFL Divisional Playoff Round Preview and Wild-Card Weekend Recap

    NFL Divisional Playoff Round Preview and Wild-Card Weekend Recap
    Jan 17 2026
    Segment 1 - NFL Wild-Card Weekend Results (0:47) 3 Observations Bears building something potentially special offensively with QB Caleb Williams and first year Head Coach Ben JohnsonChargers QB Justin Herbert's 0-3 playoff record and play is raising questions Who would you prefer to QB your team: Herbert vs. Jordan Love?While...4 playoff QBs led their team to a win after trailing late in the 4th Q: Matthew Stafford, Josh Allen, Caleb Williams, Brock Purdy Josh Allen willed the Bills to win against very good Jags team, but does he have the skill position talent around him to go to the Super Bowl? Rams 34, Panthers 31 QB Matthew Stafford's 54th game-winning drive in 4th Q/OT, 5th most in NFL historyNot the Rams' best game; special team issues continue to be a problem, concernPanther fans should be happy w/division title, playing Rams well Bears 31, Packers 27 One of the biggest comebacks in the NFL playoffs since 2000 - down 21-3 at the halfQB Caleb Williams threw 25-yard-TD with 1:43 left, and 361 yardsPackers QB Jordan love threw for 4 TDs, 323 yards34 points scored in the second half Bills 27, Jaguars 24 Fun to watch; Bills first road playoff win since 1992Jags played well out of the game, chunk yards on the ground4 lead changes in the 4th Q tied for most in NFL playoff historyMajor challenge by Bills successful, takes Jags offense off the field 49ers 23, Eagles 19 Niners will be a tough out; doing nice job dealing with many injuriesNiners scored led to go-ahead and winning TD late in gameEagles offensive continued to struggle; QB Jalin Hurts threw into triple coverage on their last offensive playMajor changes coming in Philly (O coordinator fired)...others? Saquan Barkley? Hurts? Patriots 16, Chargers 3 Pats D dominated, Chargers D played wellQB Drake Maye struggled in playoff debutChargers QB Justin Herbert now 0-3 in playoffs, injured O Line a big problem Texans 30, Steelers 6 Texans D dominated, scored two defensive TDsHouston surprised with a very effective running game, 92-yard drive!Where was Steelers WR DK Metcalf in the second half?If Aaron Rodgers retires, his last play was a pick 6 Segment 2: Divisional Playoff Games Preview: Final 8 are Set (38:45) Bills at Broncos Josh Allen experience, talent vs. 2nd Year QB Bo Nix playing best football of seasonDenver elite offensive line, strong pass rush and D, all-pro CB Patrick Surtain II Broncos had several comeback wins during the regular season; can run on Bills 49ers at Seahawks Rematch of Week 19 Seattle 13-3 win; Seahawks tough to beat if don't turn it overNiners w/out several starters (Bosa, Warner, Kittle)Seahawks one of best D's in league; QB Sam Darnold led NFL w/most turnovers (20) Texans at Patriots If Texans QB CJ Stroud does not play better, will be very hard to winHouston best WR, Nico Collins, left Steelers game with concussionKey matchup: Texans pass rush vs. Pats O line Rams at Bears Bears have 7 come-from-behind wins in final 2 min/OT, most ever; they can't keep doing that...or can they?Rams last game in playoff in freezing temps: 1983 (forecast low 20s in Chicago) Source: ESPNKey matchup: Rams strong O line vs. Bears pass rush Segment 3: NFL Coaching Carousel (47:02) 9 teams have head coaching vacanciesSteelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin leaves after 19 seasons; reports he will take year offBroncos DC Vance Joseph and former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski lead candidates with 6 interview requests each -- Cardinals, Falcons, Giants, Ravens, Raiders, TitansNiners DC Robert Saleh next with five interview requests -- Dolphins, Falcons, Raiders, Ravens, TitansCombine Saleh (D) with former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel (O) could be very powerful comboLooking like John Harbaugh will be the Giants next head coach Segment 4: College Football Championship/Indiana dominant in win vs. Oregon, Plays Miami for Title (57:35) Undefeated Indiana crushes Oregon, plays U of Miami for national championship Jan. 19QB Fernando Mendoza played really well, with strong running game, throws more TDs than incompletions, cementing himself at No. 1 overall pick in NFL Draft (Raiders)Oregon QB Dante Moore submarined his chance to be a first round pick in April's NFL Draft with his performance; made right decision to stay in college one more year, will reportedly make $7.6 million to play football for Ducks on Saturdays (not Sundays) next season
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • S3 E11 NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview and Black Monday Observations

    S3 E11 NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview and Black Monday Observations
    Jan 9 2026

    Segment 1 - (Cranky) Thoughts on Jets' Week 18 35-8 Loss at Buffalo (Starting at 1:05)

    Neil was wearing a shirt, JETS...Just Endure the Suffering

    • Jets D allowed almost 500 yards of offense against Bills' backups
    • 2025 was one of the Jets' worst seasons in franchise history
    • Set two ugly records
      • worst December negative point differential (-107)
      • zero interceptions for an entire season (how is that possible?)
    • Jets miss the playoffs for the 15th straight season
    • Dismal performance led to securing the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft

    Segment 2: NFL 2025 Season Surprises (5:08)

    • The success of the Seahawks, Broncos, Bears and Patriots
    • The Chiefs missing the playoffs for the first time since the Ice Age
    • Detroit, after going 15-1 last season, not making the playoffs

    Segment 3: NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview (7:45)

    • Drake Maye, Caleb Williams and Bryce Young play in their first NFL playoff games
    • Unusual number of road favorites/underdogs in the playoffs vs. the spread
    • Rams at Carolina (rematch of a month ago, Panthers winning that one w/3 turnovers forced), Rams WR Davante Adams practiced and is expected to play; removed from the injury report after missing three games with a hamstring injury
    • Packers at Chicago (divisional rivals' third matchup of the season); Bears WR Rome Odunze expected to play after missing last five games
    • Bills at Jacksonsville (Josh Allen's clearest path to Super Bowl w/Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes watching from home; Bills looking for their first ROAD playoff win since the 1990s)
    • 49ers (were one win away from NFC No. 1 seed) at the Eagles (defending champs inconsistent, not sure of their performance week to week)
    • Chargers at Patriots (both QBs looking for their first NFL playoff win)
    • Texans at Steelers (Pittsburgh looking for its first playoff win in 10 years)

    Segment 4: Latest NFL Draft Team Order (31:30)

    • 1 - Raiders, 2 - Jets, 3 - Cardinals, 4 - Texans, 5 - Giants,
    • 6 - Browns, 7 - Commanders, 8 - Saints, 9 - Bengals, 10 - Chiefs
    • Browns, Jets and Rams all have two No. 1 picks in April
    • Jets have 4 of the top 44 picks, 5 in the first 103 (will they make the RIGHT choices)
    • Giants dropped from No. 2 overall to No. 5 with their Week 18 win over the Cowboys; discussion around the impact of winning the game on an upnote

    Segment 5: Black Month Coaching Carousel Observations (36:34)

    • Eight teams looking for new head coaches:
      • Browns, Cardinals, Dolphins, Falcons
      • Giants, Ravens, Raiders, Texans
    • Impact of John Harbaugh becoming available, really changes the coaching carousel landscape
    • Ravens head coaching job very attractive for candidates (QB, front office)
    • Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott job security in jeopardy if the team does not get to the AFC Title Game or Super Bowl? In playoffs every year since 2018
    • Ditto Nick Sitrianni in Philly if the Eagles don't go back to the big game despite winning the Super Bowl last year given beyond rabid fan base?
    • Ditto Steelers HC Mike Tomlin (not one losing season since 2007, though no playoff wins since 2016)???
    • Belichick???
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    53 mins
  • Last Week of the 2025 NFL Season: 3 Key Games to Decide 3 Division Titles, No. 1 Seed in the NFC

    Last Week of the 2025 NFL Season: 3 Key Games to Decide 3 Division Titles, No. 1 Seed in the NFC
    Dec 30 2025
    Segment 1: Quick rant about the Jets' disasterous season, not showing up to play New England in season home game finale (0:57) Pats 42, Jets 10: Jets D gave up TDs on each of the Pats' first possessionPats QB Drake Maye had 4 TDs and only 2 incompletions (one of which was a dropped pass)The team has regressed in all phases with the exception of special teamsJets playing with third string QB, traded away two best defensive players, missing best offensive weapon in WR Garrett Wilson, fired defensive coordinator...understood. Still, team unprepared to play -- unacceptableHave gotten blown out each of the past 4 gamesNFL considering draft lottery for bottom 5 teams to avoid tanking in future Segment 2: Latest NFL Playoff Picture Heading into Week 18 (7:47) Key matchups on Sunday to determine final playoff seedingsAFC (Seedings leading up to Week 18): With the Chiefs eliminated from the playoffs, the AFC is wide open and will not go Kansas City for the first time in nearly a decadeBroncos currently ranked No. 1 (would have first round bye) New England clinched AFC East, currently No. 2 seed able to retool with new, competent head coach (Mike Vrabel), a franchise QB (Drake Maye) and really good offensive coordinator Josh McMichaelsJaguars No. 3Ravens at Steelers to determine AFC North, AFC No. 4 seed: chance the losing coach is looking for work after the gameTexans currently have the No. 5 seedChargers at No. 6Bills No. 7 (will be on the road for all playoff games) NFC (Seedings leading up to Week 18): Surprising Seahawks are the No. 1 seed, leading the NFC West; will play the Niners in SF on Saturday for the No. overall seed and the NFC West titleChicago has No. 2 seed, winners of the NFC NorthEagles seeded No. 3, winner of the NFC East againNo. 4 seed: will be determined on Saturday as the Panthers play the Bucs in Tampa Bay Niners currently seeded 5th, but could jump to the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC by beating the SeahawksNo. 6: RamsNo. 7: Green Bay 7th seedDetroit eliminated in Minnesota with third string QB: historic loss: Vikings QB Max Brosmer only NFL QB since the 1960s to play entire game, finish with under 70 yards passing and sacked 7+ times AND STILL WON Segment 3: Latest (with one left to play in NFL Season) NFL Draft Order (29:47) 1 - Raiders2 - Giants3 - Jets4 - Titans5 - Cardinals6 - Browns7 - Commanders8 - Saints9 - Chiefs10 - Bengals Segment 4: Debate: Should the Jets Draft their next QB from college (unproven at pro level), or trade for proven veteran? (31:15) Joe Burrow trade? Lamar Jackson trade? Reports out of Baltimore indicate Jackson and/or Head Coach John Harbaugh are going tired of each other...funny how we did not hear stories like that when Jackson was winning MVPs...Need a great QB to win in the NFL but the Jets need to add talent in a variety of positions. Give up major draft capital? Joe Burrow to have same level of success playing for the Jets?Team is NOT just a QB away from competing.Jets need draft capital acquired this season to replenish talent and fill many, many roster holes -- need WR, TE, defensive lineman, linebackers...build quickly through the draft given multiple needsQB plan: bring in stop gap for a season. then draft a college QB for the future in 2027 draft (Jets have 3 No. 1 picks, and two No. 2s in April 2027 draft)??? Segment 5: Has Jets First Year Head Coach Aaron Earned The Chance to Come Back for his Second Season? (41:05) Argument 1: Glenn to come back to see if he can mold a winning team with another offseason, and learn from his mistakes as a rookie head coachArgument 2: NYJ lost by 24 to Dolphins, Jaguars hung 48 points on them, Saints scored 29 and the Pats scored 42...the team is not competitive; this experiment not working out, and too many decisions (QB, defensive coordinator, in game debacles) should mean a new HC is neededIf the team chooses to move on from Glenn, strongly recommend they hire an experienced NFL head coach with a resume of success and winning track record...challenge is will anyone with those credentials be attracted to this "empty cupboard" with this ownerLast 6 Super Bowl champions have had offensive head coaches...Question: do you have confidence in Aaron Glenn to turn things around? Huge red flag re: several blowouts and being non-competitiveWhich coach would you prefer to have: John Harbaugh, Mike Tomlin or Aaron Glenn? The Giants are a much more attractive team to coach because of rookie QB Jaxson DartJon Gruden an intriguing option for Jets head coach?
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S3 E9: Colts Sign 44-Year-Old QB/Grandpa; Is Eli Manning a Hall of Famer? NFL 2025 Weeks 15 and 16

    S3 E9: Colts Sign 44-Year-Old QB/Grandpa; Is Eli Manning a Hall of Famer? NFL 2025 Weeks 15 and 16
    Dec 14 2025
    Segment 1: Jets 27, Falcons 24 Recap (starts at 0:53) 4 TDs and 2 missed FGs in second halfFound a way to win late in game despite bad sack and two false start penaltiesJets' special teams continue to shine, strong punt return sets up...K Nick Folk's clutch, game-winning 56-yard FGJets 3-2 over five game stretch after 0-7 startContinue to evaluate first year head coach Aaron Glenn Segment 2: Dolphins 34, Jets 10 Recap (5:11) Interesting pre-game stat on Miami's previous games vs Jets that of course proved propheticMiami up 21-0 after the first quarter, averaged 9.9 yards per offensive play...where was the Jet D?Dolphins QB Tua unbeaten vs. the Jets in his careerClear questions on the future of first year Jets D Coordinator Steve Wilks...who is taking responsibility for the D's season-long ineffectiveness?QB Tyrod Taylor hurt, rookie QB Brady Cook made his NFL debut, did not take first team snaps, 2 INTs, sacked 6 times5 dropped passes including 2 by TE Mason TaylorSpecial Teams Excellence: Isaiah Williams made electrifying 78-yard punt return for TD; team leads NFL with 4 special teams TDs this seasonJets D: 10 missed tackles, pass rush has disappearedPlayers are auditioning for jobs next seasonCalling this game ugly is an insult to the definition of ugly Segment 3: Preview of Weeks 15 and 16 (15:08) Week 15 Jets at Jaguars Rookie QB Brady Cook to start vs. Jaguars...bring back QB Mike White!!!Garrett Wilson eligible to return from injured reserve: do NOT play him rest of season after knee injuryJax on a 4 game winning streak, 9-4 atop the AFC South, No. 3 seed in the AFCQB Trevor Lawrence has 9 TD passes during the streak; working with this third head coachJags D playing well, allowing just 13.3 points per game over the streak, leading NFL with fewest rush yards/game Games of Note: Colts Sign 44-Year-Old QB Out of Retirement to Replace QB Daniel Jones after Season-Ending Injury Chargers at Chiefs (Mahomes has never missed the playoffs)...Chiefs could get higher draft picks than over the past several years to rebuild the team)...historically KC finds ways to wins, especially close games, not in 2025Bills at Patriots (rematch with Patriots victorious earlier in the season)Packers at Broncos, possible Super Bowl preview...Denver is winning most close games, not sure which Green Bay team will show up week to weekLions at Rams (huge game, if Detroit loses could ruin their playoff chances after being 15-1 last season)NFC West could produce three playoff teams (Rams, Seahawks, Niners)Colts at Seattle: Indy signs 44-year-old Philip Rivers (father of 10, one grand offspring) after retiring five years ago...knows the offense, played for Colts Head Coach Shane Steichen for six years with Chargers; backup QB Riley Leonard played in last season's College Football Championship game for Notre Dame, and did practice after hurting kneeReally tough break for QB Daniel Jones, out (again) for the season Week 16 Jets at New Orleans Saints have really good offensive talent, including RB Alvin Kamara (hurt much of the season, 1 TD) and WR Chris OlaveStretch: fine with Saints winning, for better Jets draft positioning...another thought: would like to see the Jets win a few games to help build the program leading into next seasonWhich teams with the worst records need a QB? Raiders for sure...Discussion around Browns QB Shedeur Sanders potential trade value Top Matches (Many Consequential Games for Playoff Positioning) Rams at Seahawks: clash for the NFC West crownEagles at CommandersPackers at Bears, rematch from a few weeks agoChargers at Cowboys should be fun game to watchJax at DenverSteelers at DetroitNiners at Colts (Jets own the Colts next two first round draft picks, so the more losses for Indy, the better it is for the Jets come NFL Draft time)Bucs at Carolina (tied atop NFC South)Jaguars at BroncosGiants fans hoping Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin is available after the season Segment 4: The Great Debate(s) New Segment! (40:05) 1: Mets' disasterous week and roster reset...lost closer and 1B/slugger on same day: Edwin Diaz bolts for Dodgers (3 year, $69M), home grown and franchise home run leader Pete Alonso is off to Baltimore on a 5-year, $155M contract, more years than Mets management wanted to spend; Alonzo NOT the reason for team's issues, it was pitching!; and OF Brandon Nimmo traded to Texas for 2B Marcus Semien; now the focus is free agent Cody Bellinger and others2: Talk of Philip Rivers brought up another interesting topic: Is Eli Manning an NFL Hall of Famer? (Rivers traded for Manning); Eli: 2 Super Bowl MVPs, 117-117 career record; Giants/Manning had to win 6 playoff road games and defeat Tom Brady twice in 2007 and 2011; comparison to brother Peyton Manning, who transformed the position with pre-snap reads, one argument for Peyton to be in discussion for GOAT...
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    59 mins
  • What to Do with QB Justin Fields and Key Trends for the NY Jets

    What to Do with QB Justin Fields and Key Trends for the NY Jets
    Nov 29 2025
    Happy Thanksgiving! Segment 1: Recap Jets losses to Patriots and Ravens (1:15) Patriots 27, Jets 14 (breaking two-game winning streak) After nice opening TD drive, 14 plays, 72 yards, little offense generated including three 3 and outs following the TD driveQB Justin Fields 23 passing yards in first half -- sixth game this season with less than 100 yards passing -- simply not good enough for an NFL offenseBest passing offense: running the ballQuestionable play calling continuesPatriots currently No. 1 seed in AFC, 9-game winning streak, painful for Jets fans to experience Ravens 23, Jets 10 Had great field position over the first 3 possessions, no pointsOutscored 23-3 after taking 7-0 leadJets D played very well, especially against the run Lamar Jackson: 11 yards on 7 carriesStud RB Derrick Henry: only 3 yards per rush allowedStrong performance after trading two of their best defensive players, DT Quinnen Williams and CB Sauce Gardner Great drive in the 4th Q ended inside the Ravens 3-yard-line when RB Breece Hall fumbled after two huge chunk plays, crushing the momentum; special player, one of few bright spots on offenseAccording to ESPN, Jets have lost the past 10 games in which they scored first (historic)Justin Fields benched for backup QB Tyrod Taylor; end of the Justin Fields era? Segment 2: How to Approach the QB Position Now that Fields has been Benched? (11:00) Fields is an elite athlete, strong arm, but has ongoing challenges reading defenses and making decisions fast enoughStick with Tyrod Taylor (assuming he's healthy) to see if new WRs via trade, AD Mitchell and John Metchie III are long-term answersBigger priority for new head coach Aaron Glenn: see rookie QB Brady Cook get NFL action, or stick with the veteran Taylor to help develop rookie TE Mason Taylor?Taylor a pro QB, Brady Cook has gotten precious view snaps and practice during the regular season Segment 3: Observations on Recent Team Trends (17:50) Trend 1: Jets rushing D turning things around the past three gamesTrend 2: Kudos to GM Darren Mougey for bringing in DL Jowon Briggs (Browns) and DL Harrison Phillips (Vikings), recognizing need for talent on the D line; and two WRs Metchie and Mitchell (too little too late though)Trend 3: lack of pass rush: Edge Rusher Will McDonald IV has no sacks in last 84 snaps and one tackle since his 4 sack game vs. Cleveland. Injured?Only player brought in over the past 10 weeks not contributing is former Cowboy DL Mazi Smith, part of the Quinnen Williams tradeTrend 4: First time head coach Aaron Glenn clearly learning on the jobKey Question: What to do with QB Justin Fields? guaranteed $10M in 2026likely untradeablebest approach: as suggested weeks ago: include a series of plays for Fields to take advantage of his elite running skillsSigning him seemed like a good idea at the time, to take a flyer on him on a short-term contractWatch Fields go to a team like the Niners and be a great weapon with his legs Segment 4: Previewing Weeks 13 and 14 in the NFL (31:20) Week 13: Falcons at Jets Jets playing against 4-7 teams the next two weeksAtlanta coming off win over the Saints; impressive beatdown vs. the Bills on Monday Night a few weeks agoFalcons only 2 games back of Tampa Bay in their division and Bucs QB Baker Mayfield has a shoulder injury; TB on a 3-game losing streakKey: Jets D to shut down RB Bijan Robinson, keep the game close because they can't match points with Atlanta offense; backup QB Kirk Cousins to start...rusty? Games Of Note Chiefs at Cowboys (KC a 3 point favorite)Packers at Detroit (big divisional game for playoff positioning)Joe Burrow returns for the Bengals vs. Baltimore (to provide a spark?)Bears at Eagles (Philly coming off loss in Dallas after leading 21-0); Bears on 4 game winning streak, leading the NFC North); Eagles winning games despite series of mistakesHouston at Colts (Texans D really playing well); huge divisional gameRams at Carolina (Rams well-balanced team); QB Matthew Stafford MVP candidate, LA on a 6-game winning streak, No. 1 seed in NFCVikings at Seattle: Minny in free fall, QB JJ McCarthy playing like a rookie QBBills at Pittsburgh: huge game for both teams' playoff chances Week 14: Dolphins at Jets Dolphins beat the Jets in Week 4; Jets outgained Miami by 100 yardsWeek 4: Jets had 3 turnovers, and allowed TE Darren Waller to come out of retirement and grab 2 TDsMiami playing better football of late, beat the Bills, should get Waller back for this game after another injury Games at Note Cowboys at LionsColts at JaguarsSteelers at RavensBears at Green BayTexans at KC (at real risk of missing the playoffs for the first time in years)Eagles at ChargersBroncos leading the division and finding ways to win games, leads KC by 3 games Segment 5: Final Thoughts (54:34) Want the Jets to play well but lose for draft positionCounterpoint: would like to see a few more wins to show development and improvement of rookie head coach Aaron Glenn; losing breeds losing!...
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    57 mins
  • Record Setting Jets Win vs. Cleveland, Pats game preview, NFL observations through Week 10, Preview Weeks 11 and 12

    Record Setting Jets Win vs. Cleveland, Pats game preview, NFL observations through Week 10, Preview Weeks 11 and 12
    Nov 13 2025
    Segment 1: A short tribute to veterans on Veteran's Day, and the late Steven Waterman Segment 2: Jets, 27, Browns 20 Recap and Analysis (1:57) Historic game: Browns lost a game for first time since 1950 with no turnovers and holding an opponent to 175 yards or less on offense; NFL teams had been 225-0 in that scenarioFirst time Jets have scored on both a kickoff return AND a punt return in the same game (great special teams play continues)Browns did the unthinkable (special teams debacle) and unforgivable: two defensive penalties on last drive (defensive holding away from the play and getting drawn offside on fourth down) Stats: QB play: 6 for 11, 54 passing yards, most on one play: Breece Hall's 42-yard TD on a screen (Rams QB Matthew Stafford had over 200 yards passing in first half)6 sacks, including Will McDonald IV's 4 sacks, season total now 7Rookie TE Mason Taylor: 1 catch, 4 yardsNew WR John Metchie III (acquired via trade from Eagles), 1 catch, 3 yardsWR Garrett Wilson reinjured his knee, placed on injury reserve (out at least 4 games, why have him come back and potentially get injured again in lost season Segment 3: Jets/Patriots Thursday Night Preview: Tough Challenge for NYJ (11:45) Jets to win 3 in a row (a boy can dream); two touchdown underdogPatriots 8-2, leading the AFC East, winners of 7 straight, tied for best conference recordQB Drake Maye playing very well, in MVP conversations; offense averaging almost 27 points per game, second in AFC, best rushing defense in leagueOnly weakness: poor recent defense inside the red zone Segment 4: NFL Week 11 and Week 12 Game Analysis (15:55) Week 11 Tampa Bay at Buffalo (both teams coming off a loss, Bucs vs. Pats, Dolphins beat the Bills)Seattle at LA Rams, tied for first place in NFC West, best record in NFC, both have 4 game winning streaks, could go a long way to winning the division and/or best NFC record Seahawks added WR Rashid Shaheed from the Saints, adding another weapon for QB Sam Darnold; Rams WR Davante Adams hurt? Detroit at Philly (playoff seeding implications)Chicago at Minnesota (Bears surprisingly tied for divisional KC at Denver (Broncos a home dog; great coaching on both sidelines, Mahomes vs. Bo Nix favors KC, no CB Patrick Surtain for Denver) Week 12 Minnesota at Green Bay (have lost two in a row)Indy at KCTampa Bay at LA Rams (Bucs at risk of losing 3 games in a row, Pats, Bills, Rams) Rams solid all season, offense plays fast and elite D, fun team to watch (Colts too) Colts RB Jonathan Taylor, can one be an MVP candidate and underrated at the same time? Segment 5: NFL Division Showdown Insights (27:40) Discussion around Niners QB Mac Jones good play, another example of QBs playing well under SF Head Coach Kyle Shanahan; Sam Darnold spent time in Niners system, played very well in Minny and now in Seattle; turn around Jets QB Justin Fields???NFC South: Carolina a surprise at 5-5, just a game and a half behind Tampa BayThe importance of backup QB playAFC North: Ravens on 3-game winning streak, just one game behind the Steelers Segment 6: Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll Replacement Discussion (33:00) No surprise given team starting 2-8 for the third consecutive seasonFinal straws, losing in Chicago after having a lead, one of several games they lost after having a lead (Case in point: losing in Denver, allowing 33 4th quarter points after having a shutdown after 3Q), and exciting rookie QB Jaxson Dart's concussion against the Bears, and how it happenedOffensive Coordinator Mike Kafka now interim head coach, has a chance to impress as Daboll's replacement?Intrigue around Minnesota Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores as an option; complication: Flores' continuing lawsuit against the Giants and NFL (has previous head coaching experience in Miami, did not end well, apparently wanted Justin Herbert not Tua); great work with Vikings D, deserves another head coaching shotBill Belichick?Browns Coach Mike Stefanski if he becomes available?John Gruden (having too much fun without having to work 20 hour NFL coaching work day)Last good head coach goes back to Tom Coughlin; Giants management has poor record of head coaching hires Segment 7: Jameis Winston gets the start for the Giants in Week 11 (43:25) Winston is fun to watch, perceived as an interception machineLast year as F/T starter in TB: 5,100 yards (!), 33 TDs, 30 INTsComparison: Jets have only ONE QB in their history that's thrown for 4,000 yards or more; Aaron Rodgers came close last season Segment 8: Final Thoughts (46:55) Rumor carousel on potential Giants head coach candidatesKC D Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo? 5 Super Bowl rings with Giants (2) and KC (3)...64 years old, multimillion dollar salary...go through head coaching fun again? Very likely Hall of Famer...stay pat, wait for Chiefs Coach Andy Reid to retire?Discussion around how it helps coordinators to be mentored by great head coaches...example, former Jets Head Coach and now TB Leader Todd Bowles under Super Bowl ...
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