The Role Players: Recent Episodes
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Back at it again! This time we are tackling the possibility of NCAA football splitting into a new league as proposed by the Knight Commission. We also discuss Damian Lilard's comment that the bubble was "way easier than any season" and what that means for sports during the pandemic. C'mon, ya'll know we can't forget about some Carolina Panther talk. We got that on the slate too. It's a loaded episode so goa ahead and play & share it.
An episode named after Tony La Russa has to be bonkers, right? Well it is! We discuss the fast approaching NBA season and what all is involved. We get into a debate over the NFL allowing 8 teams into the playoffs and trust us you don't want to miss this. It's not an episode without some Carolina Panthers talk! As for Tony La Russa, well just hit play and share this episode. You won't be disappointed.
We look into the 49ers decline and situation moving forward with Jimmy Garoppolo with Jay playing the role as GM. Does he have the vision to fix his broken 9ers? We mixed in some fantasy football hot takes for everyone and wrapped up the show with some Carolina Panthers and week 9 matchup's talk. Thanks for listening and please share and review.
This episode is all about the big trade deadline that is looming in the shadows for many of the NFL's best talent. Which teams will be buyers and which will be sellers? Along with that, we look at the Carolina Panthers Thursday Night Football matchup and some of the upcoming matchups for the weekend. It's spooky times at The Role Players lair! As faithful OutKast fans we did pay tribute to Stankonia turning 20 years old. So enjoy, play and share!
It feels so good to be back!!! We pick apart the NBA's idea of a 72-game season. On the football side of things, we look at the heavyweight matchup between the Titans and Steelers this week, some Keep Pounding discussion and what should be done about the dumpster of the NFC East. To end things off we get into the "Make One Shot" meme from our Facebook group. Man we had a ball and a half this episode! Press play and share you guys, thanks.
We take a look at the NFL franchise tag and offer some alternatives to protect players. For our Keep Pounding fanbase we take a look at Kawann Short's career and ask if he's in the Panthers Hall of Fame. We also get into how they should move forward with McCaffrey and Mike Davis. Make sure to subscribe and share us and big thanks to you all.
2020 has been an unforgettable year especially in sports so we discussed if the year and championships should have asterisks next to their achievements. The NFL is a quarter of the way through the season so we dished out some progress reports and superlatives. It's not an episode without some Keep Pounding Panthers talk and we closed out with a Naw Buddy. We are on Amazon Music now so make sure you all play and share. Thanks and keep rolling!
Once again we are bringing you fantasy football advice from The Role Players for your key players. We cover last week big week performers, some sleepers, and our "3 up, 3 Down" for each position. Come along and ride on they Fantasy Voyage.
In a galaxy far, far away... COVID Wars. We left off with everything being normal in the "new normal" but since then we have had our first outbreak in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans. We share our thoughts and ideas on the issue and what it could mean going forward. We also discussed the lack of appeal for the NBA Finals, Thursday Night Football and the Atlanta Falcons failures. Ya'll know we didn't leave out the Carolina Panthers and their owner David Tepper. It is a loaded episode. Kind of remind you of a movie, huh? Enjoy and share.
What a crazy week this is shaping up to be with the cancellation of the Titans and Steelers game. Don't sweat it, we have you covered with some gems and locks for the week. We also have our 3 up, 3 down segment for the starting lineup and bench. Go ahead and click play to get the scoop before your league opponents do. Just make sure you share us after you do lol.
Who's LeBron's best teammate ever? Let the debate begin! We take this head on and give our reasons for who it is. We also dig into an NFL "Would You Rather" game of choosing which NFL quarterback would you take for the next five years. Don't worry Keep Pounding Nation, we definitely didn't forget you all this episode. As always, please be sure to subscribe and share.
It's time for another Voyage and this time it's a little rocky. We know that a lot of you have been bitten by the injury bug so we are covering the names that you need to claim or trade for. We have our highlight matc-up's and The Juggernaut game from Byron. We round things out with some Start 'Em, Sit 'Em and some sleepers. Best of luck to all of you this week and until next week, bon voyage!
The NBA dished out the MVP award to Giannis Antetokounmpo for the second straight year but tons of fans don't agree. Did the NBA get it right? We get into the debate and talk about something fishy going on in college football. We take a look at some rumored early coaching hot seats in the NFL. Which seats are getting warmer by the losses? Well go ahead hit the play button to hear what your favorites sports podcasters have to say. Don't forget to subscribe and share guys. Thanks!
What a week we had of fantasy football on the Sleeper app! We have a fresh crop of match-up's and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em's. You might have some injuries or even drafted poorly but we have you covered with or waiver wire add's for the week. Make sure you listen to set those lineup's in time for this weeks voyage.
Finally, the NFL has come back to us! We have too with a new episode dedicated mostly to the start of the NFL season. We talk about which athletes we are stat crushing on, overrated and underrated teams and players and the battle of the LA teams. We give you all what you want to hear in division winners, wildcard teams and Super Bowl predictions. Oh and Andy Reid has a new nickname courtesy of us that you don't want to miss.
It's official, The Role Players have a fantasy football show. We highlight our key match-up's for the week and B gives his Juggernaut game of the week. We give the deets on some key injury reports and some Start 'Em, Sit 'Em. Jay and B close out the show with their sleeper's for week 1. We are giving you all the keys to win week 1!
We are back, baby! We dig right into the NBA bubble and what the talk surrounding the players have been. From social justice to being homesick, the bubble seems to be taking a toll. We discuss which NFL team(s) may have a breakout season and turn single digit wins into double digits. It's a packed show so get comfy and enjoy your guys from TRP return. Don't forget to tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend to listen.
Welcome to the lair, once again! With heavy hearts and minds, we discuss and reflect on the legend that was Kobe Bryant. We carry on to discuss the big game, Super Bowl LIV. It's another good show and please Play 'n Share us.
We dig into the Panthers new direction without Luke Kuechly and possibly Cam Newton. What's going on with NFL vets not retiring? We discuss who needs to hang them up and who can keep pushing. We close off the show with the big NFL Conference Championship game previews. As always we talk about a lot more but you have to Play 'n Share us.
Its a complete football weekend! The College Football Championship and we discuss the game and get into a debate of Joe Burrow and Tua as the top QB prospect for the NFL. We breakdown the NFL coaching hires and finally get into the Cowboys McCarthy hire. Lastly, we look at the big NFL Divisional round playoff games. It's a loaded show. Please Play 'n Share.
Happy New Year! We start the year by closing out the 2019 NFL regular season and starting the playoffs. We discuss most surprising teams and disappointing teams of the season, where the Dallas Cowboys are headed with the Jason Garrett decision, Defensive Rookie of the Year debate and our picks for Wild Card weekend.
This week we discuss when it's the right time for a team to fire the head coach along with some of the coaching changes. We also take a look at our week 14 key matchup's and make our weekly picks. Press play and share.
Byron and Jay take on the topic of running quarterbacks that have played in the NFL and rank their top five in their viewing history. There are some big surprises and you don't want to miss this. Play and share TRP Nation!
The second half of the season is here and we are highlighting Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys, and Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers. Press play and share.
We discuss how the Browns players have ruined their careers. Oh it's hot in the Kitchens lol!
This week Byron and Jay get into their Week 9 Pick 'Em. The key matchup's of the week are Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos and the game of the week, New England Patriots vs Baltimore Ravens. We have a lot of good discussions and debates this week, do not miss this week's episode.
We discuss the weeks key matchup's, Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers vs San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns vs New England Patriots, and Green Bay Packers vs Kansas City Chiefs. We pick the remaining games for the week and discuss other sports hot topics.
We get into some NFL Week 7 Pick 'Em with our key matchup's being Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Giants, New Orleans vs. Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens vs. Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys. The race to the best Pick 'Em record is close but who will win the week? Hit play!
Byron and Jay get into some NBA preview talks and takes, Role Player style. They both randomly draw two teams from a selection of NBA teams to preview along with some other pro hoops talk. Did we select your team? Hit play!
The crew discusses this week key matchup's, Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints, and Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers. We wrap things up with the remainder of week four's games.
The crew dig into the extinction of the Fullback position in football. J gives us his perspective of a coach on the topic and Byron comes up with another system that would merge the old school with the new school.
We take a look at some of the major stories around the NFL with Jalen Ramsey's trade request, Antonio Brown's release and the quarterback injuries. J and Byron make their weekly picks and breakdown some of the key matchups.
We make our weekly picks for the NFL week 1. In this new weekly series that we will bring to you on Sunday's to help you pregame for NFL Sunday. We also take a look at the NFL's most paid positions and the situation in Oakland with Wide Receiver Antonio Brown. Tell a friend to tell a friend about TRP!
We create a NCAA recruiting system that would restrict teams to only recruit in-state prospects. Wait until you hear where some of the football players would play. Also, J tells us why he thinks Dave Chappelle is the G.O.A.T. of comedy.
We breakdown the severity of the Achilles injury for basketball players throughout NBA history as well as Kevin Durant and Demarcus "Boogie" Cousins. We discuss if LeBron's Taco Tuesday social media blasts are disrespectful or just good fun.
We discuss the Jay Z and NFL partnership and analyze Mr. Carter's business partnerships in sports and music.
Mt. Tabor Spartans Head Football Coach Tiesuan Brown to discuss the upcoming season and what it means when a coach loses a team. Friday Night Fowler gives us a sneak peek of his upcoming article in the Winston-Salem Chronicle of his top high school football teams from the NC triad. We close out with a football driven Naw Buddy.
Continuing our NFL divisional previews, we go all in on the AFC South. We look at the rosters and schedule to predict what each teams season record will be. We also look at the impact players of the division. It's a great preview and we hope you all enjoy. Thanks for your ears and support!
Continuing our NFL divisional previews, we go all in on the NFC East. We look at the rosters and schedule to predict what each teams season record will be. We also look at the quarterbacks of the division. It's a great preview and we hope you all enjoy. Thanks for your ears and support!
We dig into the NBA Free Agency moves, especially the Kevin Durant to Brooklyn Nets and DeAngelo Russell to Golden State Warriors move. We discuss if waiting for Kawhi is worth the risk or a mistake. We close out by choosing free agency winners and Naw Buddy.
Continuing our NFL divisional previews, we go all in on the AFC East. We look at the rosters and schedule to predict what each teams season record will be. We also look at the quarterbacks of the division and Philosophical J has an interesting division realignment nugget for you. It's a great preview and we hope you all enjoy. Thanks for your ears and support!
We revealed our middle names! This week we discuss the NBA Draft takeaways, Chris Paul's trade request and teams finding a work-around the salary cap. We take a look at small market versus big market teams and teams playing in two cities. We have a Flash Back Friday player discussion and Naw Buddy. Thank you all for listening.
We look at the man that won $100k on the St. Louis Blues, the questionable NBA Finals title from the Raptors and Kawhi Leonard and we Preview the NFC South division. We have too much fun this episode with What If? Naw Buddy and a lot of jokes and debates. Please subscribe and review and as always THANK YOU!
We are joined by Jamaal "Friday Night" Fowler for an in-depth look at High School football across the region. We dig into the NBA Finals and when to trade away young assets on a team. Justin asks the crew a series of "what if..." questions and we have a flash back Friday random players segment. As always, we close out with Naw Buddy. We're in the endgame now!
NBA Playoffs and Zion, Ted Ginn, Jr. $10K challenge, city rivalry of Boston and St. Louis, Chris Long use of marijuana his entire career, David Carr's Top 10 all-time Quarterback's doesn't include Joe Montana and the proper name for a hotdog along with a Drake filled Naw Buddy!
We dig into the Game of Thrones series finale theories. We discuss what the Pelicans and Zion Williamson should do about the number one overall pick. We look at which Eastern Conference Championship give the Warriors the best mismatch. We show sibling favoritism in our sports siblings game. We discuss the NFL's top 5 strongest quarterback arms. We close out with Naw Buddy!
The Durant effect and the Warriors outlook. An offseason outlook of the Celtics in State of the Organization. Which players from playoff teams have the biggest impacts either negatively or positively. What if athletes spouses and/or close family members are placed on contracts from players teams? We dig into that hot topic. Should youth coaches get paid? We close out with Naw Buddy!
NBA Playoffs 2nd Round talk. Burger King's shade on McDonald's. We throw around the idea of NFL Draft compensation pick for players with off the field issues. When is it okay to boo your favorite player and/or team? KD the best basketball player in the world, yes even better than Mr. Hollywood. NBA officiating is discussed by team TRP. Naw Buddy, Buddy Naw!
Avengers Endgame reactions from the guys. Which NFL star would you like to have a non-injury decline from the Madden Curse? NFL Draft first round winners and losers. NFL rookie quarterbacks potential impacts and chances at success. We give advice to the Oklahoma City Thunder to fix their organization and what to do with Russell Westbrook. Was the Damian Lillard shot bad or just a star taking his shot? We play a game of "Would You Rather...?" We close out the show with Naw Buddy.
Essentials for the perfect weekend. Why can't some players have the same playoff success as their season success? Should NHL and sports allow fighting? Mel creates a new sport, Ice Boxing! Which teams picking in the top 10 of NFL Draft will make the playoffs. Why do fans care about the NFL schedule release? The cast puts modern day pop culture posters on their teenage room walls. EJ and the NFL starts The Purge!!! We close out with Naw Buddy!
What happens to LeBron's legacy if he fails again??? We breakdown which Final Four coach and school deserves the championship the least. We discuss what it would take for another professional football league to survive, since the AAF has already tanked. We also have some fun with the Marvel Cinematic Universe binge challenge and 5 second movie summaries. We end the show with Naw Buddy.
It feels so good to be back! After a two month break we bring a fresh and new style to the show. Is it possible to retire as a fan? We debate on that topic and discuss the change in Pass Interference reviews for the NFL. We "secure the bag" by discussing Russell Wilson carrying his wife's purse and ask the cast if they would do the same. March Madness is here so we take a look at where the tournament is and predictions for the champ. J gives his interesting take on what the NBA should do about tanking with a lottery system based on a players geographical region. We close out with a quick tribute to Rob Gronkowski's retirement and play a game titled "Let's Get Gronk!" We close the show out with Naw Buddy!
We discuss who we would take in the Stephen A. Smith vs Derek Carr UFC fight. We kick the topics off with the NBA All-Star Starters and if James Harden is a legit MVP candidate. We take a look at the Bryce Harper and Manny Machado signing delay during the MLB offseason. Coach Eric Jones of the East Forsyth High School Eagles 4A Champions joins us in the Coaches Corner to discuss what it takes to make a championship football team. We then have a debate on the NFL overtime rules and J gives a very interesting take on the rule. We close out the show with Super Bowl talk and Naw Buddy.
This episode we discuss what the return of Boogie Cousins could mean for the Warriors. We debate the newly used Zero Step in the NBA and whether it is traveling. We take a look at the Pacquiao vs Broner fight is a legit contest or if boxing are just putting to headliners against each other for views. We discuss if Zion Williamson should shutdown his college season at Duke and focus on making the NBA in good health. We close things out with the NFL Conference Championship games, 1st & Goal Bros and Naw Buddy.
This week was all about the listeners and fans! We start with topics submitted by listeners and the first one being the Cody Parkey missed field goal. We take a look at some of the worst field goals missed in NFL history. The next fan topic was the dominance of the Clemson Tigers win over Alabama in the College Football Championship. Sticking with college sports, we took a look at the Wake Forest Men's Basketball Head Coach, Danny Manning, in our next listener topic. We discuss if his time is up with the Demon Deacons. Next up we debate over Kyler Murray being able to find success in the NFL. We take a look at the NFL Divisional round games and the 1st & Goal Bros each defend a team from each game for the week. We close out with Naw Buddy!
This episode we get right into the Steelers and the issues with AB. We transition over to the NFL's BLACK Monday and the negativity surrounding the Rooney Rule for minority coaches. J gives another genius approach to the College Football Playoffs; you don't want to miss his idea. Last but not least, NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Weekend. We look at the matchups and pick our winners. We end with our favorite Naw Buddy.
Happy Holidays! This episode we open with the NBA Christmas games lineup. We switch gears to discuss the NFL MVP candidates and why each player deserves the award. We play Up-Downs with the NFL Playoff teams that are in The Hunt and discuss whether the team is trending up or down. It's Fantasy Football Championship Week for TRP Fantasy League and we discuss Melvin being in the big game against The Dream Team. State of the Franchise received a slight switch up this week as we highlight Cam Newton's future with the Panthers. We round out the show with 1st & Goal Bros., Weekly Pick 'Em, and Naw Buddy. Hope you all enjoy the show and have a very Happy Holidays!
This episode we open the floor with the race for AFC West's best between the LA Chargers and the KC Chiefs. We switch gears to discuss if the Toronto Raptors have what it takes to win the NBA Championship and we play a game of Stay or Go for some of the NBA players that could potentially be traded. Going back to the NFL, we take a look at the Oakland Raiders for State of the Franchise. Where is the future outlook for them? We discuss TRP Fantasy League's playoffs and go into an interesting First & Goal Bros. We take a look at the Weekly Pick 'Em match-ups and close the show with our Naw Buddy.
This episode we discuss college football playoffs, Urban Meyer stepping down, Heisman and other NCAA football stories. We also get into Kevin Durant's stance on players not wanting to play with LeBron. With the NFL season coming to an end, we do Can 'Em or Save 'Em with the NFL coaches that's on the hotseat. Melvin's fantasy Naw Buddy of waiving OBJ and fantasy playoffs are discussed. We round the show out with 1st & Goal Bros., our weekly Pick 'Em and Naw Buddy.
This episode we discussed the major upset win by the Dallas Cowboys over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football. The debate is weather Dak is enough of a Quarterback for the Cowboys. Staying with Quarterbacks, we poll the question of, has Aaron Rodgers career been wasted in Green Bay? Byron makes the bold statement that Rodgers should be traded and had some possible teams that should make a move for Rodgers.
With the College Football Playoffs selection coming up, J and Melvin follow-up last years debate over the playoff format. The two of them battle to change the format or keep it the same. This is a battle you don't wanna miss!
On the NBA side of discussions, we dig into LeBron being a mistake for the Lakers and his reputation of being a coach killer. Everyone had interesting takes on the ongoing LeBron Laker journey.
We give our weekly The Role Players fantasy football update. J is very sour with Commissioner Byron for a stat adjustment that most likely eliminated his team, Dead Soljaz, from playoff contention. 1st & Goal Bros. follows with some of this season's match-up's within the match-up's. Our cast makes their weekly picks and we end the show with another entertaining and fun filled "Naw Buddy". We hope you all enjoy the show as well as subscribe, follow, like and share our shows. As always, we thank you all!
We open the show with Creed II talk. We talk NBA in regards to Carmelo being cut from the Rockets, the Warriors dynasty feuding, and Jimmy Butler's impact with the 76ers. We talk Le'Veon Bell saga and Running Backs impact in the NFL. We have State of the Franchise discussing the Green Bay Packers. We round out this episode with 1st & Goal Bros., NFL Weekly Pick Em, and Naw Buddy. Happy Thanksgiving!
We discuss how pointless watching college football is. College hoops are back and we talk just how good is Duke. We speak on NBA franchises and their impact players. On the NFL side, we talk Cowboys State of the Franchise, TRP fantasy football, weekly pick em and end with Naw Buddy.
We discuss the impact of the issues with University of Maryland. Buy or Sell on the NFL trades during the deadline. We have the return of State of the Franchise with the Cleveland Browns. We round this episode off with First & Goal Bros., Weekly NFL Picks, and Naw Buddy.
This episode we discussed NFL referee firings and The Hunt NFL teams. On the NBA side, we talked LABron and the next team after the Warriors run. We get into TRP fantasy, first and goal bros, our weekly NFL picks, and the fan favorite Naw Buddy.
We discuss if the NCAA football transfer rule is good for the sport. On the NBA side, we discuss why to watch on a Warriors year. We discuss if Drew Brees should be mentioned as the greatest of all time. We round out the episode with 1st & Goal Bros, fantasy football, weekly pick em and Naw Buddy.
This episode we open up with the news of HBO's cancellation of HBO Boxing. We get into the hit rule on QB's and talk Steelers team issues. We discuss Fantasy Football and our league. Will Pat Mahomes break the record for touchdowns in a season and how good is he? We discuss that followed by making our NFL weekly pics and Naw Buddy.
We discuss Jimmy Butler's possible trade destinations. We pick college football coaching hotseat candidates. We discuss which NFL QB situations need a change and which hot start teams are playoff candidates. Another 1st and Goal Bros battle happens this week along with our weekly picks. We end the show with Naw Buddy!
We discuss the impact of the Nike ad featuring Kaepernick. We discuss NCAA football coaches and programs that are on the hot seat already. NFL contracts and pay days as well as week 1 matchups with 1st & Goal Bros. We closeout the show with our weekly picks and an epic Naw Buddy you don't want to miss!
This episode we open up the floor with a Speak Easy Podcast discussion. We get into the NCAA football kickoff weekend matchups. On the NFL side, we discuss the Browns and Hard Knocks. The cast makes their NFL season predictions and we close out the show with Naw Buddy.
The 1 Year Anniversary Special! We discuss Hard Knocks, how well the Browns will do, AFC and NFC North previews. We test each cast member on how well they know each other, The Road Trip and favorite moments from the last year. We close the show with Naw Buddy.
We discuss Hard Knocks, losing franchises and preseason football. We discuss Jalen Ramsey's thoughts on Quarterbacks across the league. We discuss AFC and NFC division previews. We end the show with Naw Buddy.
We discuss the NCAA rule change for undrafted players. We dig into HBO's Hard Knock with the Cleveland Browns and preseason football update. Athletic or pocket passer quarterback is debated. We talk about our Fantasy Football league. AFC & NFC South Division previews followed by Naw Buddy.
We talk about LeBron's I Promise School that he opened to open the show. NFL returns with the Hall of Fame game. We discuss the Urban Meyer administrative leave from Ohio State University. We dig into ESPN's QB rankings and tiers followed by the NFC & AFC East division previews. We close the show out with Naw Buddy.
NFL is back! We discuss the Todd Gurley contract resetting the Running Back market. Training camp holdouts and Josh Gordon missing from training camp. We talk about other training camp headlines and The Role Players fantasy football league. We close the show with Naw Buddy.
We discuss the Kawhi Leonard trade to the Raptors and the buyout to make Carmelo Anthony a free agent. We give a Summer League recap. MLB Manny Machado trade impact. We discuss which NFL player do you start your franchise with except for Quarterbacks. We close our show out with Naw Buddy,
This week, we discuss NFL players with off the field issues and remaining free agents that can contribute. MLB All Star report. We discuss the lack of Forwards the Rockets have and their pursuit of Carmello, what it takes to build a dynasty in the NBA and Summer League updates. We close out with Naw Buddy.
We discuss the impacts of LeBron in LA and Boogie Cousins in Golden State. We revisit the veto of the CP3 to LA trade and fully explain what happened. We dig into the Eastern Conference and discuss the outlook of the favorite of the East and the remaining free agents. We close the show out with Naw Buddy.
We discuss the NFL's Top 100 Players 1-10 and the recognition of KC Chiefs player Laurent Tardif MD degree. We then get into LeBron decision, Kawhi trade options and othe NBA Free Agency predictions. We close out the show with Naw Buddy.
We discuss Uncle Drew and basketball movies. We get into the NBA Draft rule change and NBA Draft recap. Should NBA GM's get fired for having a bad draft? We talk about the impact of Summer League. We close out the show with our thoughts on Big 3 and Naw Buddy.
We dig into lots of NBA talk. NBA Draft prospects, we pick dream destinations for LeBron to sign with, and upcoming NBA free agents. We debate if the trend of Super Teams are good for the NBA. We also discuss the redshirt rule change to college football and the World Cup. As always, we closeout with Naw Buddy.
We discuss what the outlook for LeBron should be this offseason. We discuss the test of a Coach's Challenge system. We slide into the diamond with some MLB talk and happenings. We also touch on some NFL updates and finish the show with our Naw Buddy.
We discuss the new NFL Anthem Rule, Carolina Panthers new Owner and finally we dig into some baseball talk. We dig into the celebs that rep their NBA teams and if NBA Head Coaches really matter. We wrap things up with the Conference Finals and Naw Buddy.
This episode we discuss if sports fans care about the WNBA. The Browns are on Hard Knocks this year, is that good or bad? We each pick a team that Dez Bryant will realistically fit with. We tackle the debate of Chris Paul or Steph Curry as the better player. Can LeBron take any team in the East to the Finals? We close out with playoff talk and Naw Buddy, Thank you all for the support, views, plays and follows!
This episode we share mama stories for Mother's Day. We dig into whether Quarterbacks should mentor their replacements. On the NBA side, was the firing of Dwane Casey and the NBA Conference Finals. We close the show, as always, with Naw Buddy.
We discuss the best and worst teams in the NFL Draft and the start projection for the top rookie Quarterbacks. We explore the idea of the NFL implementing the NBA Larry Bird Rights rule. The 2017 NBA Rookie class has represented well in the NBA Playoffs but are they legendary? What should be Paul George's role be next season? We end the show with NBA playoff talk and our Naw Buddy.
We analyze the NFL Draft first round and discuss the draft live. Which rookie Quarterback is in the best situation? We also discuss whether LeBron is more legendary than MJ and Kobe for the lack of help he has. Can the Pelicans upset the Warriors and is Carmello done in the NBA? We wrap the show up with barbershop talk and Naw Buddy.
We breakdown the AFC and NFC South divisions pre draft. On the NBA side, we discuss the dismantling the Washington Wizards, LeBron vs God Mode LeBron, and is Ben Simmons ready to be the new face of the NBA. We have barbershop talks about the NBA playoffs and close the show with our Naw Buddy.
We had a long episode but very funny. We breakdown the AFC and NFC West divisions for the draft outlook and discuss which playoff teams will benefit most by taking a quarterback in the draft. We discuss NBA playoffs and which underdog team we would like to see win the title. We make our round one predictions then end the show with our greatest Naw Buddy yet! Don't miss this and please share and follow.
We discuss the Rams and Patriots trade and how it could impact both teams. AFC and NFC North pre-draft team breakdowns. We discuss Kyrie's knee and what the Celtics could possibly do with his future. We end the show in a historic Naw Buddy session. Enjoy and please share us.
We discuss the needs of the NFC and AFC East divisions. is the 76ers curse broken? We talk about what they need to do in order to win in the playoffs. We close out the show with The Final Four and our predictions and then, our infamous Naw Buddy segment follows. Don't miss it!
Episode 31 we discuss the new American Alliance Football League coming in 2019. LeBron and Coach Lue at war. What if the NBA had the one-game NCAA playoff format? We discuss it! NCAA are experimenting with rule changes in the NIT tournament. Will it change for the NCAA tournament? Sean Miller possibly fleeing to Pittsburgh and we get into the March Madness Brackets. You don't want to miss this episode!
We apologize for the delay with Episode 30. We open with Where Are They Now? There are several forgotten athletes that we cover. We get right into NFL Free Agency and discuss winners and losers of the first wave of free agency. March Madness is here and we talk about expanding the field and some major upsets. We close out with our Naw Buddy segment and it is a wrap.
This episode we discuss the NFL Combine, Rookie interviews, and the Cleveland Browns. For basketball, NBA teams tanking, NBA ideas for working with High School athletes again, and the March Madness challenge. Oh and we have the funniest Naw Buddy ending ever!
We discuss recent NFL moves, Manziel willing to play for free and if Lamar Jackson is a QB or WR. On the NBA side, problems for OKC and the Cavs, if Bill Russell could play in today's NBA and we close out with Naw Buddy.
We discuss the FBI investigation on NCAA programs. We get into the NBA All-Star game format, the Mavericks rough week, and Kawhi Leonard sitting out. We make our NBA award predictions and close the show with Naw Buddy.
Its NBA All Star Weekend. We discuss the Cavs and Rockets, All Star activities, LaVar Ball and his impact on his sons. We also get into college hoops, Trae Young, and create our own NBA All Star lineups. We open the show with Black Panther and end it with Naw Buddy.
Get ready to laugh! We cover the State of the Franchise for the Patriots and Eagles, the off-season outlook for free agent Quarterbacks. We discuss the NFL Hall of Fame 2018 Class and other news around the NFL. We finally dig into the NBA! We discuss the Trade Deadline and the Cavs. We close the show out with Naw Buddy.
It's all about Super Bowl LII! Well not all, we discuss recent NFL news and the Senior Bowl standouts. Is the Patriots dominance good or bad for the NFL? MJ or Brady, which one is the GOAT? Also, breakdown what both the Eagles and Patriots need to do to win this game as well as Halftime traditions for the cast. As always, we close the show out with your favorite Naw Buddy.
We discuss the return of the XFL, Draft QB prospects and our thoughts on the Pro Bowl. We also get into State of the Franchise for the Jaguars and Vikings and we discuss some early favorite breakout teams for next season. We have an early Super Bowl LII discussion and close out the show with Naw Buddy.
Episode 22 we discuss the Coaching changes around the NFL and we dig into the Rooney Rule, is it beneficial to minority coaching candidates? We have another Lightning Round of State of the Franchise for the teams that loss in the Divisional Round of the Playoffs. A full breakdown of the Conference Championships are made by the cast and we close it out with Naw Buddy.
Is Nick Saban the Greatest of all-time in College Football? Greatest of all-time football overall??? We cover all of the Wild Card Weekend losers with State of the Franchise: Lightning Round. We discuss each Divisional Round match-ups and choose the winners and as always, we close the show out with Naw Buddy.
College Football National Championship is here but without excitement. NFL Teams made coaching changes and Jon Gruden is back! Is this the right move for the Raiders? NFL referees have a responsibility but they have been afraid to call a catch a catch. Is this a playoff concern? We make our first round predictions and give you all Naw Buddy. It's 2018 #dobetter
Episode 19 starts off with Playoffs touch and take a look into the Carolina Panthers Super Bowl need. We end the show with non-playoff teams, what do they need to do in the off season. We end with country music, Oick em and some Naw Buddy. Happy New Year everyone!
Episode 18 is fully loaded! Panthers for sale, Legion of Boom, Pro Bowl rosters, and what exactly is an NFL catch? Do they need to review this rule? We also discuss the Jacksonville Jaguars and our trip to Duval to see them take on the Houston Texans. We end the show with Naw Buddy and Pick 'Em. In the Holiday spirit, we discuss some memorable moments for the cast. It's a fully loaded show! Happy Holidays!
On this episode we discuss the Eagles and losing Carson Wentz. How can they still make the Super Bowl? Does your team have a backup plan at Quarterback? We talk some of the best and worst backup situations around the NFL. We get into some more MVP discussion and give our favorites to win it right now. Philosophical J and Byron are back at it with 1st & Goal Bros. We close things out with our Naw Buddy and Pick 'Em.
Episode 16 is all about the playoff races in the NFC and AFC. Who gets the wildcard spots? With so much discussion around suspensions for hits, we give our takes and debate with each other. As always, the First and Goal Bros are back at it along with some Fantasy Football talk. We close out the show with Naw Buddy and Pick Em. Can Mel really catch J with his picks? Hear what both have to say about the race for the best record.
This episode we discuss how the Giants handled the end of the Eli era, State of the Franchise with the Kansas City Chiefs, and we give our take on NCAA Football Playoffs. We have the 1st & Goal Bros with our key matchups, Naw Buddy and our weekly Pick Em. Listen, like, share and follow us. Thanks!
It's Thanksgiving and The Role Players have a show to be thankful for! We discuss which potential playoff teams are Jive Turkeys and get into State of the Franchise with the Raiders. J and Byron discuss weekly impact players on 1st & Goal Bros. We also have Naw Buddy and Pick Em with updated records that you can't miss.
This weeks episode features special guest Antwan and we discuss his Cowboys and their owner Jerry Jones and his attack on the NFL! VooDoo Daddy returns! We went back to the jungle to discuss the coaching hot seat. What did the bones say? As always, we end the show with Naw Buddy and our weekly Pick Em.
Yes! We finally have an episode dedicated to Quarterbacks! We discuss the importance of the Quarterback position, Quarterback rankings and the 49ers are our State of the Franchise. We talked A.J. Green fighting Jalen Ramsey and just how cool the celebrations are this year. We close out with Naw Buddy and Pick Em with a salute to the legend, Ric Flair. Woooo!
We discuss all of the the trades and their impacts. State of the Franchise with the Broncos and Vegas style bets with All In or Fold. Our weekly fantasy football dish, Naw Buddy and Pick Em segments are back and the crew make some friendly wagers. Listen and thanks for your support!
It is time to address the Atlanta Falcons with the State of the Franchise and the NFC South. The trade deadline and Martavis Bryant are discussed as well as Carson Wentz MVP campaign. The Voodoo Daddy makes his first appearance on the show and we wrap up the show with fantasy football, Naw Buddy and our weekly Pick Em.
What are the Packers going to do without Rodgers? We discuss the NFC best teams right now, the continuous inconsistency with the refs and State of the Franchise of the disappointing Bucs. We also get into our Naw Buddy moments of the week and our weekly Pick Em.
How can the Giants rebound after a loss season? Is OBJ their future? We are talking MVP choices, fantasy football, and your favorite segments Naw Buddy and Pick Em.
Episode 07 we discuss the State of the Franchise of Patriots, surprises and disappointments after a month and if the Chiefs are legit. We also talk winless teams and make our weekly picks.
On this episode we discuss the protests around the NFL, concussions and CTE. We also develop our very first Top 5 Power Rankings and Bengals are our first State of the Franchise team.
This episode we discuss the fall of Marvin Lewis and the Bengals, the end of Eli era with the Giants, the poor level of Quarterback play in the NFL and the next crop of elite Quarterbacks. We also take a look at The Role Players Fantasy Football league and make our weekly picks.
This episode we discuss college football, Patriots vs Chiefs takeaways and more predictions for the season. There is also some Fantasy Football talk and our weekly Pick Em. The cast have some fun with being a hardcore fan of Game of Thrones. It's another long one but hey it's fun!
This week we discuss the end of preseason and the start of the regular season, Matt Stafford contract and what it means for future free agent quarterbacks, bold predictions and predicting division winners. Also, a bet was placed between the cast that can't be taken back. Enjoy!
On this episode we discuss "That's My Quarterback" while playing the role of a GM of a team, college quarterback prospects and the significance of preseason football. Also, we give our opinions on the national anthem protests around the NFL. If you could choose another NFL team to replace your current team, which team would you choose? As a bonus we give you all a sample of the LT Shuffle and along with more NFL discussion.
This episode we discuss possible teams for Colin Kaepernick, recent NFL happenings, the current running back trend, quarterbacks and fantasy football