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Football Nation proudly presents its Week 5 episode of "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. This week's show starts out differently with a fantasy segment of the upcoming Week 6. Through FFChamps.com and Draftkings.com, daily fantasy players can sign up to play fantasy football in Week 6 for a chance to win $1 million. Holcomb offers his best hints and advice to winning the big prize. Then, our host breaks down the Sunday Night Football blowout as the Patriots responding to all the criticism the team faced all week, but the bigger story is how much the Cincinnati Bengals struggle in big games on the road. Holcomb also briefly discusses the other top story lines of Week 5. Finally, the show dives further into three issues: Jim Harbaugh and his relationship with his players in San Francisco, the issues surrounding the Vikings offense and the latest with Geno Smith and the Jets quarterback situation. All that and more on this edition of Monday Morning Huddle.
Football Nation proudly presents its ninth episode of Monday Morning Huddle with host Dave Holcomb. Normally, MMH recaps the Hall of Fame class the weekend after the induction ceremony, but this year Holcomb will be on vacation next Monday. So, this episode begins with the host listing the accolades of all seven Hall of Fame players who will be inducted on Saturday. In the next segment, Holcomb updates listeners on Browns, Vikings and Jets camp, specifically on the young quarterbacks fighting for starting job under center. Then in the 'Fourth and Long' segment, our host discusses Marshawn Lynch's holdout, Mike Shanahan's comments to the media on Friday and Ray Rice's two game suspension. All that and more on this week's Monday Morning Huddle.
Football Nation proudly presents the eighth episode in season three of "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. This week's podcast starts with the Minnesota Vikings and the suspension the franchise handed out to its special teams coach Mike Priefer. In former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe's story and letter to Deadspin, Kluwe included several anecdotes where Priefer said homophobic statements, one of which an investigation confirmed. The former punter, however, still argues the suspension does not fit the crime. Next, Holcomb discusses the highly unlikely possibility the Bills relocate, the feature back for the Jacksonville Jaguars and offensive lineman Chris Snee's plans to announce his retirement. Finally, in the 'Fourth and Long' segment, the host debates 2014 first round busts, the Denver Broncos and the most memorable plays in NFL history.
Monday Morning Huddle will return next week, on Monday, July 28th.
Football Nation proudly presents the seventh episode in season three of "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. In honor of the last official game retired 49er legends played at Candlestick Park, Holcomb listed the Top 10 Most Memorable Moments from the stadium. During the podcast, the host lists moments ten through six while listeners can find moments five through one in a slideshow article to be released on Tuesday, July 15. Holcomb also discusses the last four unsigned draft picks from the 2014 draft, Football Nation's Top 100 List of 2014 and the DEA investigation into pain pill abuse. Then in the 'Fourth and Long' segment, our host debates the Packers waiting to retire Brett Favre's number, Maurice Jones-Drew's comments about London deserving an NFL team and Jay Cutler being a potential MVP candidate. All that and more in the newest Monday Morning Huddle.
Football Nation proudly presents the sixth episode in season three of "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. On this week's podcast, Holcomb discusses Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon's latest run-in with rules, this time with the laws of North Carolina. Raleigh police arrested the NFL's leading receiver for driving with influence on Sunday morning. Meanwhile, Miami Dolphins former first-round pick Dion Jordan failed a drug test and is subjected to miss the first four games of the 2014 season. In the second segment, the host discusses the decision that New Orleans Saints Tight End Jimmy Graham is indeed that and what will come next for Graham and the Saints. Finally, Holcomb debates the Denver Broncos offense improving in 2014, the Baltimore Ravens extending Torrey Smith to a long-term deal and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers listed as the 11th best player on NFL Network's Top 100 Players List. All that and more on this episode of Monday Morning Huddle.
Football Nation proudly presents its fifth episode of Monday Morning Huddle Season 3 with host Dave Holcomb. On the show, Holcomb explains why fans who hope the Washington Redskins undergo a name change might have to hold their excitement despite the team losing its trademark on the team nickname. In the second segment, the host talks about Chuck Noll and despite his lack of attention through his retirement years, the important impact he had on the league. Finally, Holcomb debates Jimmy Graham's franchise tag, fellow writer Cooper Allen's latest slideshow of the NFL's Top 100 players, and Big Ben and Eli Manning's Hall of Fame chances in the 'Fourth and Long' segment.
Monday Morning Huddle will return in two weeks, on Monday, July 7th.
Football Nation proudly presents the fourth episode in season three of "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. After last episode's discussion of the NFC West, again this week's podcast begins debating the new huge contract Colin Kaepernick received from the San Francisco 49ers. Which side does it favor more and will more contracts be structured like Kaepernick's?
In the second segment, Holcomb takes two of Football Nation's top stories and disagrees with them. First, Patrick Barber lists three teams that should make a quarterback change before the season starts, but one of the franchises has made the playoffs each of the last three seasons. Next, Ryan Hutson names five coaches with something to prove this season, but does a two-time Super Bowl winning coach really have something to prove?
Finally, the show ends with four statements in the 'Fourth and Long' segment. To start, Tom Brady and whether he is still an elite quarterback. Then, the draft potentially moving to other cities around the USA and whether fans should believe Pete Carroll in saying that if he could do it over, he would not leave USC. Lastly, the NFL announced it would use Super Bowl 50 as its logo rather than Super Bowl L.
Monday Morning Huddle will return in two weeks, on Monday, June 23rd.
Football Nation proudly presents the third episode in season three of "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. On this week's show, Holcomb leads off discussing what has transpired over the last week. Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson did not have too kind of words for fellow defensive back Richard Sherman, and Ray Rice's incident in Atlantic City returned to the NFL forefront with his press conference. The show's host argues how an already crowded NFC West could be just heating up with Peterson's comments.
In the second segment, Holcomb analyzes the Monday Night Football schedule by naming the best games, and then the popular 'Fourth and Long' segment returns as Holcomb talks NFC Super Bowl contenders, Andy Dalton's future with the Cincinnati Bengals and a possible Ryan Mallet trade to the Houston Texans. All that and more on this episode of MMH.
Happy Memorial Day to all the Veterans! Monday Morning Huddle will return in two weeks, on Monday, June 9th.
Football Nation proudly presents the second episode in season three of "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. On this week's show, Holcomb names the top story lines stemming from the NFL Draft weekend, which includes Houston taking Jadeveon Clowney No. 1 overall, but waiting on a quarterback until the fourth round, Johnny Manziel dropping to the Cleveland Browns at No. 22 and Michael Sam becoming the first openly gay NFL players drafted, and much more. In the second segment, Holcomb lists ten drafted players, either on his own or from other Football Nation articles, and puts them into either the 'boom' or 'bust' category. To wrap up the show, the host then picks one team with the best draft overall and one team with the worst draft.
Happy Mother's Day! Monday Morning Huddle will return in two weeks, on Monday, May 26th.
Football Nation is proud to present the first episode in season three of Monday Morning Huddle with host Dave Holcomb. On this week's show, our host takes his best stab at breaking down the NFL Draft for the listeners. In the first segment, he recaps the top story lines from the offseason. Then, he lists the top five draft prospects for each position and finally he runs through three different mock drafts selection-by-selection and provides commentary based on his own research.
Monday Morning Huddle's next episode will be Monday, May 12 and will breakdown everything that transpired over draft weekend. For the first time ever on the show, Holcomb wants the listeners to decide what he talks about next week. What from the NFL Draft excited you? What teams do you have your eye on that you would like Holcomb to talk about next week? Tweet @dmholcomb or e-mail, holcombmdavid@gmail.com.
Football Nation proudly presents its second-ever Super Bowl edition of "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. Just like last season, Holcomb has brought in FN Senior Writer Tom Pollin to help him breakdown Super Bowl XLVIII. The Seahawks defense was flying high in New Jersey, causing four turnovers and scoring twice while also returning a kickoff for a touchdown. Wide Receiver Percy Harvin not only played, but was dynamic as ever and quarterback Russell Wilson was as poised as ever playing on the NFL's biggest stage. But what happened to the Broncos? QB Peyton Manning struggled despite the warmer than expected temperatures, Denver could not establish any sort of running game, and the Broncos defense lived up to its billing by stopping the run but not the pass. Holcomb and Pollin discuss all that and more.
Finally in the last 'Fourth and Long' segment of the season, guest star Tom Pollin stays to debate the Seahawks' chances at a repeat, the possibility of Peyton Manning retiring, and the 2014 Hall of Fame Class.
Football Nation presents "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. On this week's episode, Holcomb asks guest star Cooper Allen seven burning questions to start the Super Bowl discussion. With all the analysis of "Omaha" and Richard Sherman's "Thugness", it might be nice to hear some actual discussion of the game and that's what listeners get in the first segment. In the second segment, Holcomb makes his award predictions which will be announced on Saturday, and then debates the success of the 2014 Pro Bowl. Then in the 'Fourth and Long' segment, the host lets out his anger about Commissioner Roger Goodell's proposal for taking out extra points and discusses two Football Nation articles with the exact same title, but different conclusions. Finally, Holcomb makes his final prediction of the 2013 season and tells the audience who will win Super Bowl XLVIII.
Football Nation proudly presents a Championship edition of Monday Morning Huddle with host Dave Holcomb. On this week's show, the host dissects the important factors of the Broncos' and Seahawks' victories in their respective conference championship games. First, Seattle sticks to its running game plan and comes back to defeat San Francisco 23-17. Running back Marshawn Lynch had a big impact rushing for over 100 yards, but the referees questionable calls certainly didn't hurt Seattle in most cases. For New England, they did not get any running game going on Sunday and virtually had no offense to speak of through the first three quarters. A near perfect game from Peyton Manning put Denver in its seventh Super Bowl. What does the results of the AFC Championship mean for Manning and Tom Brady's legacies? That, along with why Championship Sunday is better than Super Bowl Sunday and Richard Sherman's post game interview are debated in the 'Fourth and Long' segment.
The AFC and NFC Championship are just a few days away. Four teams remain and only two will advance for the privilege of competing for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl XLVIII.
The Patriots and Broncos start things off at 3:00 pm (est) in the AFC Championship and the 49ers and Seahawks will cap off Championship weekend on Sunday Night at 6:30 pm (est).
Todd DeVries and Bill Enright host this special two hour Conference Championship preview episode of Football Nation and break down each of these should be classic match-ups. Todd and Bill play a game of “who has the edge” for each match-up in the following categories: Coach, Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, Tight End, Defense, and Special Teams.
Kerry Byrne from ColdHardFootballFacts.com joins us to break down these games from a statistical standpoint. You can find Kerry’s Real and Spectatcular picks at ColdHardFootballFacts.com Insider.
There were eight teams heading into the Divisional and only four teams made it out alive. For the most part, the four teams we all assumed would win ended up being victorious. The Seahawks, Patriots, 49ers, and Broncos all won their match-ups which makes for a very exciting AFC and NFC Championship round but on the flip side, the Divisional Games left us fans wanting a bit more excitement.
Football Nation presents another playoff edition of "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. On this week's episode, BostInno sports writer Alex Reimer joins the show to discuss the Patriots power running game that destroyed the Indianapolis Colts. Will New England bring the same game plan to Denver? In fact, both the Seahawks and 49ers also ran the ball effectively on their way to victories in the Division round. Holcomb recaps how those teams win as rivals Seattle and San Francisco get ready to square off in the NFC Championship. Plus, Peyton Manning returns to the AFC Championship Game for perhaps the final Brady-Manning showdown in the playoffs. Finally, in the 'Fourth and Long' segment, Holcomb makes his final Super Bowl prediction, picks what Harbaugh brother has had a more impressive coaching start, and choices which of the four teams eliminated over the weekend has the best chance to get to the Championship Game next year. All that and more on Monday Morning Huddle's Division Week episode.
For now, there’s 8 teams, 7 games, and just three more weeks of NFL action for the Season (let’s be honest no one cares about the Pro Bowl).
This weekend’s games are an excellent combination of great offense vs. a great defense (Saints-Seahawks), defensive battles (49ers-Panthers), division rivalries (Chargers-Broncos), and a renewal of a legendary post-season rivalry (Colts-Patriots). That’s what makes the NFL Playoffs compelling, dramatic, and entertaining, these are the games we want to watch and these are the teams that we want to see.
Adding a 7th seed to the playoffs would NOT make the Playoffs more compelling and yet that is seemingly the direction Roger Goodell and the NFL Owners are taking us toward. Much to Bill and Todd’s dismay, a 7th seed will make the playoffs in the not so distant future. Our two hosts discuss the Positive and (mostly) Negative aspects of bringing in an additional team to the post-season.
Want to go to the Super Bowl but can’t afford tickets? Just sue the NFL. That’s what a New Jersey man decided to do after shelling out $4,000 for two Super Bowl Tickets. Our FN Legal expert, James DeStefano, joins us to discuss the Class Action lawsuit.
And of course we get into game previews and predictions for the NFL Divisional Playoffs with some help from Kerry Byrne from ColdHardFootballFacts.com.
If you are a fan of the NFL you were NOT disappointed in the action from Wildcard Weekend (unless of course you root for the Chiefs, Eagles, Packers, or Bengals). But in general, all four games were absolutely SPECTACULAR.
We were treated to one of the biggest comebacks in NFL History with the Colts fighting back from a 38-10 deficit to beat the Chiefs 45-44. While Andrew Luck was throwing for 443 yards and 4 TDs and T.Y. Hilton was catching 13 passes for 224 yards and 2 TDs, Alex Smith was becoming the first QB in playoff history to throw 4 TDs, 0 INTs and still lose. Unfortunate for Chiefs fans, great for Colts fans.
There was a major upset in Cincinnati with the Chargers taking down the Bengals 27-10. The combo of Marvin Lewis and Andy Dalton have lost their opening playoff games three years in a row.
And finally, the 49ers and Saints both won their match-ups thanks to game-winning field goals in the final seconds of the game. San Francisco beat the Packers 23-20 and the Saints took down the Eagles 26-24.
Football Nation proudly presents the 29th episode in season two of Monday Morning Huddle with host Dave Holcomb. In this playoff edition of MMH, Holcomb analyzes all four games from the weekend along with two guest stars. Cold, Hard, Football Facts Official Coroner Justin Henry dissects the Philadelphia Eagles 26-24 loss to the New Orleans Saints and Chad Johnson from thecasualheroes.com breaks down the Cincinnati Bengal's first loss of the season at home at the hands of the San Diego Chargers. Holcomb talks about the other two wild card match ups on his own. Then in the 'Fourth and Long Segment', Holcomb briefly previews next week's games, and discusses the possibility of Ken Whisenhunt to be the next head coach of the Detroit Lions and the likelihood the Houston Texans trade the number one pick. All that and more in this week's episode of Monday Morning Huddle.
Happy New Year
It’s playoff time in the NFL with Wildcard Weekend just a few days away. We are in for a treat with two days of exciting NFL Playoff Action.
The Chiefs and the Colts kick things off on Saturday Afternoon and the Saints and Eagles take on Primetime on Saturday Night. Then on Sunday the Chargers and Bengals start things off early at 1:00 est and the 49ers and Packers close out what should be an excellent Wildcard Weekend at 4:40 pm (est).
We breakdown all of this weekend’s games plus review the Black Monday madness with a handful of NFL Coaches getting fired.
Football Nation proudly presents the final regular season episode of Monday Morning Huddle with host Dave Holcomb. This week's show kicks off with coverage of both winner takes-all games in the NFC on Sunday. Say all you want about the missed opportunities this season by the Cowboys and Bears, but both the Eagles and Packers went on the road in Week 17 and won in a must-win scenario. In the second segment, Holcomb reviews the AFC Wild Card chase that came down to the wire in an overtime matchup out west. Talk about missed opportunities, Miami and Baltimore both miss the playoffs after 8-6 starts to the season. Finally, in the 'Fourth and Long' segment, Holcomb discusses Kansas City sitting its starters against San Diego on Sunday, the Saints chances in Philadelphia next week along with the other road teams' shots to win in the wild card round, and the first coach getting fired on Black Monday. Well, Black Monday Eve. All that and more on the newest Monday Morning Huddle.
Football Nation proudly presents this Christmas edition of Monday Morning Huddle with host Dave Holcomb. On this week's episode, Holcomb discusses Carolina earning its first playoff berth since 2008 with a victory over New Orleans, Pittsburgh staying alive with a narrow win in Green Bay and Philadelphia destroying Chicago on Sunday Night Football. Next, the host dissects two what he calls "under-the-radar" teams, Indianapolis and Arizona, and gives his honest opinion of both team's Super Bowl chances. Then in the 'Fourth and Long' segment, Holcomb predicts what Jerry Jones will do if Dallas fails in another winner-take all Week 17 matchup, who will capture the sixth seed in the AFC, and reviews Peyton Manning's record setting season. All that and more on this week's version of Monday Morning Huddle.
Adam Dobrowolski examines with the road woes of multiple projected playoff teams, and if it could mean that this postseason will have a full course home cookin' up until the Super Bowl.
Every Fantasy Football manager had this weekend circled since back in August. Week 16. The Fantasy Football Championships. It’s finally here and we’re ready to help you win the cash, win the bragging rights, and win your trophy.
Not only does your Fantasy Football team have major post-season implications this weekend but the actual NFL teams do as well. Todd DeVries and Bill Enright breakdown the full slate of playoff standings for both the AFC and NFC teams and review who needs to win, lose, or needs some help from others in order to make it into the playoffs.
Speaking of playoff teams, Kerry Byrne from ColdHardFootballFacts.com, joins us to identify the weaknesses of the top playoff contenders. After all we know the Broncos have a prolific passing attack and the Seahawks have a dominant defense and run game, but what do those teams do poorly? Kerry joins us to discuss.
This is it. Week 16 of the NFL can only mean one thing to Fantasy Football Players, THE FANTASY FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Whether you were saved by Jamaal Charles or escaped the wrath of Justin Tucker’s six Field Goals, including one 61 yard-er, there’s just one more week to bring home that trophy, bragging rights, and cash.
Luckily it seems a lot of our regular callers and listeners made it past their semi-finals and into the Championship week. We were overwhelmed by calls and emails, praising us for our service. We certainly appreciate the great testimonials, but there’s still one more week to prepare for, which is what we do on the Week 16 episode of the Fantasy Football Champs.
Football Nation proudly presents another episode of Monday Morning Huddle with Host Dave Holcomb. On this week's show, Holcomb highlights the missed opportunities each team had in securing its playoff position. First, top-seeded Denver loses to San Diego, but then second-seeded New England failed to move into a tie for first by losing to Miami. Playing on Sunday night, Cincinnati watched both the Broncos and Patriots lose and knew its team had a chance to increase the liklihood of a first round bye, only to lose to division rivalry Pittsburgh.
In the NFC, Philadelphia lost to Minnesota, who was without its top two running backs, but Dallas blew a 23-point halftime lead and did not move into a first place tie in the East.
The show ends with the 'Fourth and Long' segment that features a discussion on the return of Jay Cutler, the Saints running into blues outside of New Orleans and Jamaal Charles' nearly record setting day. All that and more in this episode of Monday Morning Huddle.
Adam Dobrowolski examines the question surrounding the potential "end" of the Patriots' legitimate Super Bowl hopes -- and it has more to do with the Mathletics than the Gronk injury. Also, find out the impact of a touchdown-heavy Week 14 on the CHFF Big Board.
Typically on our Football Nation radio show we spend close to 45 minutes or so helping our listeners with their Fantasy Football lineups. During the other Hour and 15 minutes we discuss the latest NFL Headlines, talk about the playoff picture and what needs to happen on the schedule for team’s to make last second pushes or clinch home field. It’s a great balance that touches on both the NFL and Fantasy Football.
But when it’s the Fantasy Football playoffs, all plans are thrown out the window. Literally for an Hour and 45 minutes we were on the phones taking your calls and answering your lineup questions via emails. It was very rewarding for both Bill and Todd to know that not only are our listeners still making a run for the Fantasy Football Championships but their teams are stacked thanks in part to the advice we’ve given all year (audience praise not patting ourselves on the back).
So below you’ll find out the latest playoff breakdown since we didn’t have time to get to it during the show. But again, it’s the Fantasy Football playoffs, so if you couldn’t tune in LIVE, listen now On-Demand for our strategy and lineup advice in Week 15.
NFC: Seattle 11-2 NFC West Clinched playoff New Orleans 10-3 NFC South Philadelphia 8-5 NFC East Detroit 7-6 NFC North Panthers 9-4 wildcard 49ers 9-4 wildcard
In the hunt: Arizona 8-5 Chicago 7-6 Dallas 7-6 Packers 6-6-1
AFC: Denver 11-2 AFC West clinched playoff Patriots 10-3 AFC East Bengals 9-4 AFC North Colts 8-5 clinched division Chiefs 10-3 wildcard Ravens 7-6 wildcard
In the hunt: Miami 7-6 Chargers 6-7 Jets 6-7
Week 14 was one of the craziest NFL weeks in recent memory.
A major snow storm ripped through multiple stadiums. Three games came down to last second finishes. A record setting amount of touchdowns were scored. Gary Kubiak got fired. Rob Gronkowski tore his ACL. Adrian Peterson went down with an injury that may keep him out in Week 15. Matt Prater set the record with a 64 yard field goal.
Plus it was the opening round of the Fantasy Football Playoffs and the semi-finals start in just a few days.
So, you think we had enough to talk about on Fantasy Football Champs Radio?
As always we recapped the players that went down with injuries in Week 15 including Gronk, Peterson, plus discuss players like Eddie Lacy, Reggie Bush, Maurice Jones-Drew, and Wes Welker. We also reviewed the Champs and Chumps including the dominant performances by LeSean McCoy, Jamaal Charles, Josh Gordon, and Josh McCown.
Get prepared for Week 15 with our Waiver Wire report which includes grabbing Tight End Dennis Pitta, especially if you just lost Gronk.
Plus Todd and Bill have some fun with your emails, discuss Todd’s experience at the blizzard game in Philadelphia, and of course help set your lineups with our weekly rankings.
Football Nations proudly presents the 25th episode in season 2 of Monday Morning Huddle with Host Dave Holcomb. Week 14 is the craziest week in the NFL in a very long time with heavy snow in four games on Sunday and last minute comebacks in New England and Baltimore. But the NFC showdowns later in the day stole the headlines with New Orleans rebounding to snap Carolina's eight-game winning streak and San Francisco edging out Seattle by the bay. Next, in the worst/best weather game of the weekend, Philadelphia outlast Detroit behind a magnificent performance from LeSean McCoy. In the AFC, Cincinnati routs Indianapolis to earn claim to the third seed, and Baltimore, San Diego, and Miami capture near must-wins. In the 'Fourth and Long' segment, Holcomb will update you on the latest Rob Gronkowski injury, discuss the last 2:05 seconds of the Ravens/Vikings game, and makes a bold prediction on which team will win the NFC North. All that and more on this week's Monday Morning Huddle.
Adam Dobrowolski breaks down how Russell Wilson is breaking regression and improving on his stellar and stunningly-efficient rookie season. Can Wilson possibly can BETTER against quality opponents in 2013 than he was in 2012? Also, Dobrowolski breaks down the best games of Week 14, including three top-10 match-ups, according to CHFF's Quality Stats Power Rankings.
The Fantasy Football Playoffs start this week, unfortunately it’s with the worst Primetime Game in History. The 3-9 Jaguars host the 2-10 Texans opn Thursday Night Football. It is truly a battle for the Number 1 pick in 2014. Should Jaguars fans hope their two-game win streak comes to an end or the Texans fans cheer for their 11th straight loss? Will see if Tanky For Teddy comes into play.
Luckily the Sunday Night game and Monday Night’s action makes up for the nauseating match-up on Thursday. Panthers travel to New Orleans to take on the Saints and battle for NFC South supremacy on Sunday Night and the Dallas Cowboys fly up to the Windy City to play the Bears on Monday.
Think about all the potential fantasy match-ups that depend on performances from Monday Night. Tony Romo, Jay Cutler/Josh McCown, Matt Forte, DeMarco Murray, Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffrey, Dez Bryant, Martellus Bennett, and Jason Witten all in action for this week’s final game. Lot of swearing and crying or cheering and celebrating from Fantasy Managers after that Monday Night Game.
As if the Fantasy Football playoffs don’t get you pumped up, we discuss Aliens, Government conspiracies and more in this very special and entertaining edition of Football Nation.
Plus Kerry Byrne from ColdHardFootballFacts.com joins us to discuss the Power Rankings in the NFL. The Seahawks seem like a lock to represent the NFC in Super Bowl 48 but who will meet them from the AFC? Kerry, Todd, and Bill all debate.
The Fantasy Football Playoffs are here. Yes Jim Mora, the Playoffs!!!
Get ready for the Fantasy Football post-season with Todd DeVries and Bill Enright who help set your lineups for Week 14 via their answers to your emails and phone calls.
Whether you have a first round bye or are battling this weekend for a chance to play in the semi-finals, this episode of Fantasy Football Champs radio is packed with great advice for your Championship run.
For example: the waiver wire typically becomes a forgotten source of value during December and although we preach “use the players that got you here” there are some wise moves to make on the Waiver Wire; most notably use Defenses that have great match-ups for an extra boost to your point total.
Throughout the show, Bill and Todd discuss the players that are on fire like Alshon Jerffrey, Josh Gordon, Nick Foles, and DeMarco Murray and whether or not they can keep on dominating. Plus they take a look at players that under-performed in Week 13 like Eddie Lacy, Wes Welker, and Danny Woodhead and predict if and when they can turn things around.
It’s another can’t miss episode of the Fantasy Football Champs just in time for the Fantasy Football Playoffs.
Football Nation proudly presents the 24th episode in season two of Monday Morning Huddle with host Dave Holcomb. This week's show runs extra long due to all the action from Week 13. The episode starts out with a complete breakdown of the Broncos edging the Chiefs as Kansas City loses for a third straight time, and the Eagles hold on to defeat the Cardinals in the battle of the birds. In the second segment, Holcomb discusses everything turkey and stuffing, mentioning the top story lines from the three games on Thanksgiving. Then, in the 'Fourth and Long' segment, Holcomb debates the penalty that should be given to Mike Tomlin for his foot being on the field during a play, the latest accusations of the New England Patriots spying on teams, and who should start at quarterback for the New York Jets. All that and more on this episode of Monday Morning Huddle.
For this Thanksgiving edition, Adam Dobrowolski fills your plate by buying or selling playoff contenders from a projected playoff picture. Also, he offers his favorite games in a week full of great battles.
We are entering the final chapter of the 2013 Fantasy Football regular season. Whether you’ve clinched a playoff birth or fighting for the last wildcard spot, the guys from FFChamps.com are here to help you prepare for Week 13 and beyond.
But before we take a look at the upcoming schedule and player rankings, we first look back at the epic battle between Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. In terms of the actual game, we couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. Broncos up 24-0 at the half, Brady and the Pats fight back to take a lead, Peyton sends the game into overtime, and the early blow-out turned into a nail-biter at the end. Just another instant classic in the Peyton-Brady rivalvry.
But what the heck happened to all the Fantasy Football performers?
Outside of Brady, Knowshon Moreno, Rob Gronkowski, the other usual suspects didn’t come to play. Eric Decker and Wes Welker had a minimal impact, luckily Demaryius Thomas saved his stats with a late game TD. Plus Julian Edelman finished with over 100 yards and 2 TDs but was started in less than 10% of leagues...CRAZY!
Luckily, there were plenty of Fantasy regulars like Josh Gordon, Jamaal Charles, and Adrian Peterson who were making some big time plays over the weekend.
As we look ahead to Week 13, we strongly advise everyone to take a look at some RBs on the Waiver Wire. Bilal Powell, Montee Ball, Dennis Johnson, and Benny Cunningham have the ability to help your squad in the Fantasy Postseason.
Football Nation proudly presents another episode of "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. In this show, Holcomb doesn't give much thanks as he takes shots at whether or not the Sunday Night matchup between the Broncos and Patriots was actually a classic. Do fans really believe it was a classic or does the media want us to believe that?
Next, the host gives credit to Dallas for its big win in New Jersey, but does say the Giants are not eliminated and then previews the Thanksgiving matchup between the Steelers and Ravens, who are both 5-6.
In the 'Fourth and Long' segment, Holcomb debates whether the NFL is now a victim to its own parody. Parody keeps more fans watching, but the deluded quality of teams and talent gives undeserving clubs a shot at a Super Bowl championship. Holcomb also rants about the way referees now call the games in the NFL.
All that and more in this episode of Monday Morning Huddle.
Adam Dobrowolski gives the 49ers and Patriots the Vince McMahon to Bret Hart treatment, as he explains why shortcomings in the teams' respective passing games caused them to lose their controversial Week 11 games.
The NFL is all about the quarterback and with two of the best QBs of this generation facing each other this weekend, the NFL world has its eyes fully focused on Gillette Stadium for the Broncos and Patriots game on Sunday Night. It’s the 14th time fans will see Brady and Peyton on the same field. So far, Brady has the edge, winning seven out of the previous 13 battles. But the Broncos are red hot, boasting what is on pace to become one of the best offenses in NFL History.
With the 14th match-up of these two colossal QBs just a few days away, Fantasy Football managers should be drooling over this game. One major theme throughout our show was simply: Start anyone from Denver or New England. We can pretty much guarantee this won’t be a low scoring affair. The Vegas bookmakers predict it will be the highest scoring game of the week and with so much on the line in your Fantasy Football standings, you’d be crazy to consider benching anyone with a DEN or NEP next to their name.
The Broncos and Patriots game certainly has a lot of NFL Playoff implications, as does a few other games this weekend. Todd and Bill breakdown the full playoff picture and update you on the latest standings, the match-ups that matter for playoff purposes this weekend, and predict who will win each division along with the Wildcard Spots.
As always, we take your Week 12 lineup questions throughout the show and introduce you to the DraftKings.com Fantasy Football arcade where you can compete for $1,000 for just 25 cents.
The Referees interfered with two games in Week 11 but depending on your team loyalty or perhaps Fantasy Football agenda, likely determines what you thought about each penalty. Obviously we are referring to the Roughing the Passer call during the 49ers and Saints game which helped the Saints tie the game in the final minutes and the flag that was later deemed no flag on the very last play of the Patriots and Panthers game.
Unlike the Saints-49ers game which really only helped Garrett Hartley and maybe stole a few points from the 49ers defense, it didn’t have major Fantasy Football implications. But the Patriots-Panthers Rob Gronkowski/Luke Kuechly play not only decided the outcome of the game but also some fantasy football outcomes as well. Think about it: Tom Brady and Rob Gronk both could have had TDs on that play. Instead Brady ends up with an INT, which got him negative points, the Panthers get the INT and didn’t let up another score. That’s a tough way to lose if you were banking on Brady, great way to win if you had the Panthers.
Because of the penalties and referees those two games over-shadowed the Chiefs and Broncos game which some argue lived up to the billing. But not if you were banking on Jamaal Charles or Eric Decker/Wes Welker. Instead guys like Montee Ball and Dwayne Bowe were scoring TDs.
In addition to recapping the action from Week 11, our hosts help you sort your way through the Waiver Wire and set your lineups for Week 12. Remember, just two more games before the Fantasy Post Season, so every point matters from here on out.
Football Nation proudly presents another packed episode of Monday Morning Huddle with host Dave Holcomb. On this week's show, Holcomb analyzes the top games of the Sunday with the Broncos getting a must-win against the unbeaten Chiefs and the Saints stay hot versus the hapless 49ers offense. Did the referees make the correct call late in the game when Patrick Willis hit Drew Brees up around his neck area?
In the second segment, Holcomb goes to the Giants and Steelers, who captured big wins on Sunday to stay alive in the playoff hunt. Can either of these teams make a run at the Super Bowl?
And what other 4-6 teams are mostly likely to make a playoff run? Holcomb discusses that and the Mount Rushmore of Quarterbacks in the 'Fourth and Long' segment.
As we get closer to kickoff in Week 11 we breakdown the schedule for this weekend’s action. Unfortunately the first game of the week, Colts and Titans, isn’t exactly an exciting match-up. But luckily, the other two Primetime games will certainly live up to the billing.
Chiefs and Broncos on Sunday night may be one of the best match-ups of the year. With Kansas City undefeated and Denver looking to get ahead of the Chiefs in the AFC Standings, there’s a lot on the line. Will Peyton Manning’s ankle injury become an issue. Is Dwayne Bowe’s arrest a distraction for KC? We answer those questions and give our predictions for the game.
Plus for the first time in a long time, we’re treated to a great game on Monday Night Football. The red-hot Carolina Panthers host the New England Patriots who are coming off a bye. Carolina’s defense has suffocated opponents all season but did the bye week give Coach Belichick and Tom Brady plenty of time to figure out how to beat the ferocious felines?
During the second hour of the show, Kerry Byrne from ColdHardFootballFacts.com joins us to discuss the Chiefs and Broncos game along with the Eagles and Redskins which should be a very high scoring affair.
We want you to get in on the action at DraftKings.com in Week 11 where you can compete for over $500 in Cash Prizes. Todd and Bill reveal their Best Buy and Over Priced players for the Daily Fantasy Football contest.
All that plus your Fantasy Football Lineup Questions for Week 11.
Welcome to the Week 11 episode of Fantasy Football Champs.
Was Week 10 super boring or was it just us? Nine teams scored less than 20 points, which is a major blow to Fantasy Football contributors. There were four teams that scored more than 30 points but two of them were the Rams and the Vikings.
Instead of superstars like Dez Bryant going bonkers in Week 10, we saw Tavon Austin get the hat-trick with his 3 TDs. Instead of Chris Johnson having a big day it was Mark Ingram who ran for 145 yards.
But fear not, everything will return to normalcy in Week 11.
Hopefully you woke up to an asterisk next to your team name for locking up a playoff birth but if you didn’t, don’t worry because there’s still three more weeks until the start of the postseason.
We discuss our Waiver Wire pickups for the week, recap the Champs and Chumps along with the injury report from Week 10 and of course help you set your lineups for this week.
Football Nation proudly presents another full episode of Monday Morning Huddle with host Dave Holcomb. On this week's show, FN Reporter Cooper Allen again guest stars to discuss the status of the NFC with Holcomb. Hear who each expert has winning the four divisions and capturing the home field advantage in the NFC. Both reporters have slightly changed their initial decisions and have unexpected teams getting the sixth seed for the playoffs. Then, Allen and Holcomb pick a disappointing & surprising player and MVP for the NFC through the first 10 weeks. The show concludes with the usual 'Fourth and Long' segment where Holcomb debates the Steelers possibly trading away Ben Roethlisberger after the 2013 season, the impact of the Titans loss to Jacksonville on Sunday, and the status of the AFC North after Cincinnati lost again in overtime to the Baltimore Ravens. Listeners get it all here on the latest episode of Monday Morning Huddle.
Adam Dobrowolski delves into the Mathletics at the mid-point of the season, finding out which teams/players are living up to regression expectations and finding out which one are breaking the trend. Also, Dobrowolski explains why the Cold, Hard Football Facts illustrate the dysfunction on the Miami Dolphins offensive line with the Incognito-Martin situation.
As we head into Week 10 of the NFL Season the Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin controversy is dominating headlines but what about the games? Seems no one is talking about some of the exciting match-ups we have in store for this weekend. There’s four games with eight high caliber QBs facing off against each other:
Broncos and Peyton Manning vs. Chargers and Philip Rivers Saints and Drew Brees vs. Cowboys and Tony Romo Panthers and Cam Newton vs. 49ers and Colin Kaepernick Seahawks and Russell vs. Falcons and Matt Ryan
We rank those four match-ups plus give you our Can’t Miss Game of the Week and our Must Miss Game of the Week (here’s a hint they are both featured on Primetime).
As always we help you set your Fantasy Football lineups for this week and help you win some money playing Daily Fantasy Football over at DraftKings.com.
Plus Kerry Byrne from ColdHardFootballFacts.com joins us to discuss why the Kansas City Chiefs are the smartest team in the NFL History and why the Carolina Panthers should not be overlooked in the second half of the season.
Welcome to Week 10 of the 2013 NFL Season. There’s just four more weeks until the Fantasy Football playoffs begin. Right now is the time to start stacking wins, ensuring your spot for the playoffs, and preparing your squad for a productive playoff run.
As for all the action this past weekend in Week 9, it was awesome. Despite high powered offenses like the Lions and Broncos on bye, there was plenty of TDs to go around thanks to some surpisingly awesome games (Eagles/Redskins, Seahawks/Bucs, Redskins/Chargers, Patriots/Steelers). There was also some great performances by running backs in Week 9 which we’ve seem to have lacked thus far in 2013.
Week 9 also saw one of the most coveted players in all of Fantasy Football go down with an injury. No we aren't talking about Darren McFadden (though he did get hurt too), but referring to Packers QB Aaron Rodgers who is expected to miss at least three weeks thanks to a small fracture in his collar bone. What does losing Rodgers mean for guys like Jordy Nelson, James Jones and Eddie Lacy? We discuss and strategize plus help you make smart Waiver Wire moves and lineup decisions for Week 10.
Host Dave Holcomb is proud to announce two great Football Nation reporters guest star on this week's episode of Monday Morning Huddle. First, FN Reporter David Levin comes onto the show to answer any questions remaining from the Thursday Night matchup between Cincinnati and Miami. What is the Bengals defense going to look like without Geno Atkins? And is Lamar Miller finally the number one back for the Dolphins?
In the second segment, Cooper Allen returns to the show to discuss the rest of the AFC. Holcomb and Allen discuss playoff seedings and the wild card races. Then in the third segment, they each give their surprise & disappointment player along with the MVP of the conference.
To close the show, Holcomb ties up all the loose ends from week nine including a seven touchdown performance from Nick Foles, a miraculous comeback by Indianapolis and two head coaches with major health concerns.
Adam Dobrowolski looks to see if the mental meltdown in last week's Cowboys-Lions game will be a sign of the Cowboys decline. Also, find out what the CHFF Big Board has to say about the Seahawks' O-line and Steelers' pass D.
Happy Halloween.
Before we jumped into the Week 9 slate of games including the Thursday Night match-up between the Bengals and Dolphins, our hosts debate what they enjoy about Halloween.
Todd loves Halloween. Loves the candy. Loves the Costumes. Loves the Horror Movies. But Bill on the other hand, hates everything to do with this made up “holiday” other than the fact women tend to dress up in a very revealing fashion.
Sticking with the Halloween theme, Patrick Imig from ColdHardFootballFacts.com joins us to discuss the scouting report for 11 Horror Movie Villains. In his article, Imig analyzed the potential for the likes of Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, Leatherface, Freddy Krueger and more as NFL players. Which Horror Movie Bad Guy would make it in the NFL? We debate and give our answers during the show.
As always, we help you win some money playing Daily Fantasy Football at DraftKings.com with our Best Buy and Over Priced players list for our Week 9 contest. It’s only $5 to enter and winner take all in the head-to-head match-up.
Other than Calvin Johnson’s monster performance against the Dallas Cowboys, the rest of the games in Week 8 left us a bit hungry and yearning for more action. Perhaps it was the crazy amount of teams (6) on a bye.
Will it get better in Week 9?
Not likely. Once again we have six teams on a bye in Week 9 and there are some offensive juggernauts that won’t be in action. The Broncos, Lions, 49ers, Giants, Cardinals, and Jaguars all have the week off. If you take Kickers and Defenses out of the equation there’s about 22 big time Fantasy Football Contributors not in action this week because of a bye. That’s major problems for Fantasy Football managers looking to string together some winning weeks for the playoff push.
Luckily, as we discuss during the show, there weren't many injuries this past week and there’s some solid options emerging on the Waiver Wire.
Plug in your headphones and boost up the volume for two hours of Fantasy Football strategy and analysis heading into Week 9.
Football Nation presents "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. Holcomb starts off today's show discussing the come-from-behind win for the Detroit Lions and subsequently the heart-breaking loss for the Dallas Cowboys. Where does Dallas go from here after another gut-wrenching defeat? Dez Bryant vs. Calvin Johnson, who was better on Sunday? In the second segment, Holcomb talks about the blowouts in Cincinnati and Denver and how the Jet and Redskins can recover. In the 'Fourth and Long' segment, debates the Cardinals possibly trading Larry Fitzgerald in the offseason, the 49ers strong running game, the Patriots chances of another deep playoff run, and whether the power has indeed shifted back to the AFC. It's all here on Monday Morning Huddle.
The Chiefs defense enter rare territory as they spearhead the league's only remaining unbeaten team. Adam Dobrowolski analyzes that before looking ahead to Week 8.
Get ready for another Thursday Night STINKER with the Panthers and the Buccaneers We discuss why the Thursday night games will never be exciting and how all the good games end up on Sunday Night Football. While on the topic of the differences between Thursday Night games and Sunday Night games we debate who our favorite play-by-play and color commentators are from the three primetime broadcasting duos.
Week 8 marks the halfway point of the Fantasy Football season and if you want to make your playoff push, every lineup decision starts to matter. We answer your Fantasy Football lineup emails and calls.
Plus we help you win some money playing Daily Fantasy Football at DraftKings.com with our Week 8 contest. It’s just $10 to enter but with $500 in Cash Prizes and payouts for the Top 10 finishers, it’s an excellent chance to have some fun, earn bragging rights, and win cash this weekend.
Week 7 in the NFL may go down as one of the biggest weekend of injuries to big impact Fantasy Football players in history. Doug Martin-out with a torn labrum. Reggie Wayne-out with a torn ACL. Sam Bradford-out with a torn ACL. Jay Cutler-out for amonth with a pulled groin. Jermichael FInley: bruised spinal cord, return timeframe unknown.
Heading into the 2nd half of the Fantasy Football season we have to weave our way around the carnage and get pass the chaos. That was our mission for the Week 8 episode of Fantasy Football Champs Radio.
Football Nation proudly presents another episode of Monday Morning Huddle with host Dave Holcomb. On this week's show, Holcomb discusses Colts owner Jim Irsay's comments on Peyton Manning era in Indianapolis and then the game on Sunday night. Denver beat themselves, but the Colts also outperformed the Broncos to earn the win. Also in the opening segment, Pittsburgh gets a much needed win against Baltimore in a watered down version of the rivalry. In the second segment, the show goes all New York with the Jets and Giants both winning this week. But was it the worst Monday Night Football performance of all-time? Then in the 4th and Long segment, Holcomb debates Kansas City as the NFL's top team, what the Bears will do in its next three games without Quarterback Jay Cutler, and the Dallas Cowboys chances without DeMarco Murray and DeMarcus Ware. It's Monday Morning Huddle, on Tuesday, with Dave Holcomb.
Adam Dobrowolski performs the first-ever "brain surgery" of an NFL team, as he breaks down all the intelligence issues in Houston via the Mathletics. Also, he explains why the Packers' D-Hogs roll without Clay Matthews and why the Chiefs might need to soon be worried about Alex Smith.
As we head into Week 7 of the NFL, our hosts reveal their NFL Power Rankings, both the Top 10 and Bottom 5 teams in the NFL.
We both agree, the Jaguars, Giants, Vikings, and Buccaneers are the NFL’s worst teams in 2013. But Todd DeVries has a surprise for the Bottom 5 and that’s the Houston Texans AKA Pick 6 City.
As for the Top 10, our hosts are once again in agreement. The Broncos, Seahawks, Patriots, Chiefs, and Saints are in the Top 5. But Bill believes the Lions and Chargers make the Top 10 while Todd think the Packers and Bears should make the cut. Fun debate and good analysis to start the show.
Then the show really amps up it’s analysis with the Best Buy and Over Priced players for Week 7’s contest at DraftKings.com. You can get in on the action, compete against our hosts and other Football Nation and FFChamps.com members for just $10.
We close out the show with Kerry Byrne from ColdHardFootballFacts.com who explains why the Texans are the DUMBEST team in the NFL and why the Chiefs, yes the Chiefs, and not the Broncos are the 2nd best team in the NFL behind the Seahawks.
With significant injuries to some major playmakers including Randall Cobb (out 6-8 weeks) and DeMarco Murray (out 2-4 weeks), Week 6 was a pretty disastrous weekend in the world of Fantasy Football. Not to mention Jimmy Graham was also injured, but fortunately he is on a bye in Week 7 and should be OK for Week 8.
Luckily the Fantasy Football Champs are here to help sort through the mess of injuries by identifying who to grab off this week’s Waiver Wire Report. Some newcomers like Joseph Randle and Jarret Boykin are the likely replacements for the aforementioned Murray and Cobb. But those are just two of the 16 players we analyzed during our Waiver Wire Pickups segment.
In addition to the Waiver Wire and Injury Impact, we also discuss the playmakers, superstars and major letdowns from Week 6 in Champs and Chumps. Plus we get some great news from two FFChamps.com members who won a lot of money playing at DraftKings.com.
Football Nation proudly presents another fun episode of Monday Morning Huddle with host Dave Holcomb. Former semi-pro Quarterback Sam Jones guest stars as Dave and Sam reopen their concussion discussion they started in an article from two weeks ago on Footballnation.com. During the conversation, Sam tells his own concussion experiences while playing football with the Vermont Ice Storm and each bounce different ideas off each other about what changes the NFL can establish to make a safer game. Besides the interview, Holcomb also discusses the Patriots comeback win over the Saints, Hakeem Nicks' status in New York, and who actually is the team to beat in the AFC.
There’s just a few days before all the action on Sunday in Week 6, so now is the time to set your lineups and enter our DraftKings.com contest.
It’s only $10 to enter. $500 in Cash Prizes. Plus if you beat our hosts, you’ll get a $5 bonus, not to mention all the bragging rights.
The Week 6 episode of Football Nation was packed with two hours of non-stop Fantasy Football strategy and advice. We preview the injuries to monitor including Calvin Johnson and CJ Spiller. Talk about the disastrous Giants and their match-up against the Bears for Thursday Night Football.
As always you can download the show as a podcast on iTunes or iHeartRadio.
After receiving heavy criticism for an interception not entirely his fault, the hate for Tony Romo officially jump shark. As a result, Stat Pack host Adam Dobrowolski unleashes an all-out assault on those from Mainstream Media blindly taking their shots at the Dallas quarterback. Also, Dobrowolski discusses which two match-ups feature the smart football highlighted by CHFF's money-winning Intelligence Index.
The Fantasy Football Champs hit the airwaves with breaking news as wide receiver Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons is expected to miss the remainder of the 2013 Season. Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer is reporting the Falcons fear Jones’ foot injury will land him on Injured Reserve but did report Jones is going for a second opinion.
If Jones were done for 2013, the injury would have major negative effects on Matt Ryan especially since Roddy White is also dealing with an injury.
As we discuss during the show, it is crucial to grab a wide receiver off the waiver wire this week if you have Jones on your roster. Terrance Williams, Keenan Allen, and even Jones’s teammate Harry Douglas are good options to grab.
As we head into Week 6 we ahve a new contest up at DraftKings.com where you can compete for $400 in Cash Prizes. Plus if you beat our hosts, you’ll get an extra $5. The contest is only $10 to enter. https://www.draftkings.com/gateway?S=989033018
Football Nation proudly presents "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. It what was the most exciting week of the season so far, Denver held on to win in Dallas, San Francisco won in impressive fashion against Houston, and Green Bay continued its win streak over Detroit. Holcomb has game recaps for all three of those games. The show then breakdowns down the status of the NFC East with each team below the .500 mark. In the 'Fourth and Long' segment, our host discusses Cleveland's three-game winning streak, Kansas City's 5-0 record, the late Sunday night game between San Diego and Oakland and Tom Brady and Drew Brees' matchup next week. To wrap up the show, Holcomb mentions Josh Freeman and how quickly he can start for his new team. All that and more on Monday Morning Huddle.
Host Adam Dobrowolski breaks down what stands out so far through the first four weeks. Also, he looks at the five great games with 4-0 teams on the road in Week 5.
Description: If you are a Football Lover like all of us here at Football Nation, then you know the 1st week of October is reserved for Week 5 of the NFL and NOT the MLB Playoffs. Apparently someone didn’t get the memo in Oakland as the Raiders and Chargers game is pushed back to 11:30 pm (est) all because the Oakland A’s are in the playoffs. Luckily the Chargers and Raiders games is just one of many great match-ups we have in Week 5.
Speaking of great match-ups, you have the opportunity to take on our hosts in our DraftKings tournaments for Week 5. The entry fee is $10, but there are some awesome CASH PRIZES including the chance to become a Fantasy Football Millionaire.
Use this link to enter the contest. The prize breakdown is: 1st place: $100 and a Fantasy Millionaire Qualifier Ticket ($109 value) 2nd Place: $100 3rd-5th Place: $25 6th-10th Place: $20
Plus you’ll get an extra $5 if you outscore Bill Enright (iambe3).
Welcome to October. The first month of the NFL season is in the books as is 1/4 of the Fantasy Football Season. Now that we have four games under our belts, it’s much easier to evaluate match-ups which will help identify players to target on the Waiver Wire.
Speaking of the Waiver Wire, there were five running backs knocked out of action in Week 4: CJ Spiller/Fred Jackson, Alfred Morris, and Darren McFadden/Marcel Reece. Typically when starting RBs go down with injuries it opens things up for backups to emerge as viable starters and thus resulting in quality players to grab off the Waiver Wire. But as we discuss in the show it seems Spiller and Jackson are both set to play on Thursday night, Alfred Morris has a bye in Week 5 so picking up Roy Helu doesn’t help much. All that being said we are well aware of McFadden’s injury history and with Reece also out. Rashad Jennings may be the most productive Waiver Wire candidate at least for the next few weeks.
In addition to the Waiver Wire and Injury Report, we discuss the Champs and Chumps from Week 4 with Football Nation’s Grant Dougherty.
Plus we identify the Top 5 performers through the first four weeks of the NFL season at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end.
Football Nation proudly presents another episode of Monday Morning Huddle with host Dave Holcomb. On today's show, we tried to generate more fan participation by asking did people watch the series finale of Breaking Bad or the New England Patriots at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night? Breaking Bad may have been thrilling, but SNF got a lot more exciting than the Patriots would have hoped. Holcomb goes over what we learned about each team. In the second segment, Holcomb slightly deviates from his normal rundown and analyzes the status of the North divisions in both conferences. Then in the 'Fourth and Long' segment, Holcomb discusses the Denver Broncos' record setting pace, the worse start for Pittsburgh in 45 years, the New York Giants worse start in 26 seasons, and Seattle's struggles on the road despite winning. All that and more in this edition of Monday Morning Huddle.
Description: Week 4 of the NFL kicks-off with the 49ers and Rams and even though it’s a NFC West battle, we aren’t excited about the game from an Offensive or Fantasy Football perspective. Of the last 15 games on Thursday Night, 11 of them have hit the under. By the way the O/U for 49ers vs. Rams is 42.5.
Looking ahead to the upcoming Sunday and Monday night games, we run through the injury report which includes some high profile running backs like Ray Rice, Reggie Bush, Le’Veon Bell, and Maurice Jones-Drew. Plus we speculate whether Rob Gronkowski makes his 2013 season debut on Sunday Night vs. the Falcons.
In addition to Fantasy Football advice and strategy for Week 4, we dive into the Quality Stats from ColdHardFootballFacts.com with Kerry Byrne who joins us to discuss the dumbest and smartest teams in the NFL and how it translates to winning your bets.
Finally, we reveal our 1st edition of the Football Nation Power Rankings, tune in to hear who made our Top 10 and Bottom 5 teams in the NFL.
Breaking Bad and the NFL... what could be a better combination? Host Adam Dobrowolski links up one of the most anticipated series finale to this week's episode of Stat Pack. Which teams are breaking bad? What players or teams best relate to the intense cast of the show? Find out that and more in the six pack of subjects.
The 2013 NFL season is flying by. Week 4 is here and that means a quarter of the season is about to be over. Now more than ever it is crucial to look at match-ups, study the waiver wire, and consult with our staff at FFChamps.com. The wolves are separated from the puppies moving forward. You can’t expect to run with the wolves come night when you spend all day sparring with the puppies. So now is the time to focus, get dialed in, and let us help you with your Fantasy Football Homework.
Throughout this episode we touch on some promising Waiver Wire pickups for Week 4 and recap the injuries from Week 3 that may affect some of your lineup decisions this week.
And of course we celebrate the Fantasy Football Champs from Week 3 including Drew Brees, DeMarco Murray, and Antonio Brown and we call out the Fantasy Football Chumps, Dwayne Bowe, CJ Spiller, and Eli Manning, for their bad performances.
The AFC gets three big wins over NFC opponents, and two come as quite statements. Host Dave Holcomb starts this week's episode of Football Nation's "Monday Morning Huddle" with those stories. In the second half hour, the show goes into a new segment called "3-0 and 0-3". Holcomb dissects two surprising 3-0 teams and two even more surprising teams that are 0-3. In the '4th and Long' segment, Holcomb discusses the status of the Cleveland Browns after the Trent Richardson trade, the rookie quarterback matchup from Sunday in the Jets and Bills game, and then a return to form for the Ravens defense. All that and more in the latest episode of Monday Morning Huddle.
In one of the most shocking moves in recent memory the Cleveland Browns traded running back Trent Richardson to the Indiapolis Colts in exchange for a 1st round pick in 2014.
Are the Browns already “Tanking for Teddy”? Teddy is of course referring to Teddy Bridgewater, the Louisville Quarterback and consensus top QB prospect coming into the 2014 NFL Draft.
As for the Colts, the trade gives them a powerhouse running back entering just his second season in the NFL. It also adds the No. 3 overall pick from 2012 to their roster, to go along with the No. 1 overall selection Andrew Luck.
How does the trade impact the world of Fantasy Football? Does Richardson’s stock get a major boost? Do the Browns have any playmakers left? We discuss the deal from all angles, plus go over the Week 3 injury report, and of course help our callers and emailers throughout the show set their lineups.
Plus Kerry Byrne from ColdHardFootballFacts.com joins us to discuss the Top 5 smartest teams and Top 5 Dumbest Teams in the NFL and how their ranking on the “Intelligence Index” affects their performance against the spread.
In the final segment, we jump into the world of Daily Fantasy Football at DraftKings.com and tell you how to become the 1st ever Fantasy Football Millionaire along with some tips to win some cash in Week 3.
Host Adam Dobrowolski offers which 2-0 teams to BUY and SELL as serious playoff contenders. Also, he explains which from Week 2 may eventually be known as the Offensive Game of the Year and why Seattle might be building the toughest defense in the past decade.
Description: Less than 24 hours after the Bengals and Steelers Monday Night Game and we are already full steam ahead toward Week 3. Our 7th episode of the Fantasy Football Champs is two hours of non-stop, jam packed Fantasy Football news, strategy, and advice.
We recap the Champs and Chumps from Week 2. Afterall we have to celebrate the great performances from Aaron Rodgers, Mike Vick, Marshawn lynch, and Julio Jones. It's also a must for us to call out Eli Manning, MJD, and Aj Green for their bad outings.
The primary focus of today's show is the Waiver Wire for Week 3 and the impact of injuries from Week 2. With players like Ray Rice, Steven Jackson, Larry Fitzgerald, and Andre Johnson going down with injuries. Fantasy Football managers will scramble to the Waiver Wire this week to help fill their potential lineup voids. Our hosts help guide you through the Waiver Wire trends and zero in on the guys that can help your team win in Week 3 and beyond.
Football Nation present Week Two's Episode of Monday Morning Huddle with host Dave Holcomb. This week's episode begins with coverage from the heralded San Francisco at Seattle game. The game ended in a rout, but how much did the home crowd in Seattle aid the Seahawks? Second, Peyton Manning threw only two touchdowns, but still won the third Manning Bowl as brother Eli threw four interceptions. The New York Giants ran for 26 rushing yards as a team. In the second segment, Holcomb dissects the Chargers surprise win over the high-flying Eagles, and then quarterback Tom Brady and the Patriots' blues on offense despite winning its first two games. Then in the 'Fourth and Long' segment, Holcomb discusses what's wrong with RGIII and the Redskins, Josh Freeman and the Redskins and running back Ray Rice's injury from Sunday. It's Monday Morning Huddle with your host Dave Holcomb.
Host Adam Dobrowolski looks back to Week 1 to see which trends to BUY and SELL. Also, he comments on what stood out the CHFF Insider Big Board and previews what may come in Week 2 due the Intelligence Index.
We digested and moved past Week 1 and now it's full steam ahead for Week 2. Jets and Patriots play on Thursday Night Football but we also have some exciting match-ups on Sunday. Peyton and the Broncos take on Eli and the Giants in the Manning Bowl, plus the Packers try to get back on track after their Week 1 loss, and finally we'll get a fierce defensive battle with the 49ers and Seahawks.
Kerry Byrne from ColdHardFootballFacts.com stops by to talk about his pick of the week, which is the Saints -3 against the Bucs. Kerry also discusses the smartest and dumbest teams in the NFL according to his Intelligence Index.
Finally our hosts, Todd and Bill, try to help you make some money playing Fantasy Football by playing for REAL CASH PRIZES at DraftKings.com
It was so awesome having a full weekend of NFL action but now the Week 1 festivities of kickoff weekend are over and it's back to work for Week 2. In this episode we discuss the Waiver Wire Report for Week 2.
Also we go over the Champs and Chumps from Week 1, care to guess what side Peyton Manning landed on? Plus we recap all of the injuries to the Fantasy Football playmakers who went down in Week 1, including Shane Vereen who looked great for the Patriots but will miss a few weeks with a broken wrist.
In the Final segment we preview the upcoming match-ups for Week 2 and identify the Fantasy Dream and Nightmare Games.
The NFL is back and so is game recaps on Football Nation's "Monday Morning Huddle". Host Dave Holcomb starts the show by reviewing the Cowboys victory over the Giants, in which New York turned the ball over six times, and the 49ers win against the Packers. Already deemed the NFL's most dangerous team by some, San Francisco found another way it can win games this season. In the second segment, the show recaps Thursday's rematch between Denver and Baltimore, where Quarterback Peyton Manning tied a record for touchdown passes in a game, and New Orleans win against archrival Atlanta. The 'Fourth and Long' segment is featured in the show's third segment and includes a discussion on Pittsburgh's offensive blues, Quarterback E.J. Manuel's NFL debut and NFL's decision to have Baltimore open their Championship defense season on the road. All that and more on Monday Morning Huddle.
It's been six months since we've had some real football action, forget about that preseason stuff, the real games start in Week 1. Thursday night football, the defending Super Bowl Champs take on the Denver Broncos, we preview that game, plus all of the match-ups heading into Week 1. We also identify which games are Fantasy Football friendly, lop-sided, or nightmares.
Then we help you win your NFL Wagers with Kerry Byrne from ColdHardFootballFacts.com. The CHFF's Quality Stats will are like the Easy Button for NFL Bets. Winning made Easy, thanks to ColdHardFootballFacts.com.
Football Nation proudly presents "Monday Morning Huddle" hosted by Dave Holcomb. This is show is part two of two with part one coming out last Monday. Today's NFL's opening day with the Ravens visiting the Broncos for a rematch of last year's playoff game. But in today's show, Holcomb extensively covers the National Football Conference analyzing each team and predicting the winners of each division with guest star FN Reporter Cooper Allen. How will RGIII's knee respond after getting ACL surgery less than nine months ago? What defense will shine the most in the NFC West? Can Adrian Peterson live up to the hype this season? What will the Saints do in Sean Payton's return and which team in the NFC will be the most improved? Holcomb and Guest Star Cooper Allen address all of that and more. To end the show, both reporters make playoff predictions, determine who will be in the NFC Championship and finally, who will win Super Bowl XLVIII.
Inside this edition of "Football Nation Today," Alex previews the upcoming NFL season and says the 49ers will outlast the Bengals.
Inside this edition of "Football Nation Today," Alex previews the upcoming NFL season and says the 49ers will outlast the Bengals in the Super Bowl.
2013 NFL Kickoff is just a few days away. Whether you are in a last minute draft or looking for lineup advice, the Fantasy Football Champs are here to help you dominate.
Check out FFChamps.com for both our Draft Kit, Cheatsheets and In-Season rankings.
Today's topics include who to start in Week 1, last minute draft strategy, who are the over-priced and bargain buys for the weekly Fantasy Football contests at DraftKings.com and we review the most recent player news that will impact your Week 1 starting lineup.
Football Nation proudly presents "Monday Morning Huddle" hosted by Dave Holcomb. This is show is part one of two with part two coming out on Thursday, the NFL's opening day. In part one, Holcomb extensively covers the American Football Conference analyzing each team and predicting the winners of each division. Will New England be able to hold off Miami in the East? What will Denver do without their defensive playmakers for a good portion of this season? Can Houston make it to the Super Bowl? And are the Bengals for real? Holcomb addresses all of that and more.
He also makes references to FN Reporter Cooper Allen's division predictions. Allen and Holcomb have recently teamed up to write dual articles breaking down each conference by division. Allen will join Holcomb for part two on Thursday.
In our final show before the start of the regular season, we take one more look at Fantasy Football Draft Strategy for 2013. We’ll dive into Week 1 game previews and fantasy football rankings on next week’s show.
In addition to answering your Fantasy Football questions we also discussed the Johnny Manziel suspension and the NFL vs. retired players $765 million law-suit settlement.
Plus we were pleased to announce the launch of ColdHardFootballFacts.com Insider. Kerry Byrne from CHFF Insider joined us to discuss his seven Quality Stats which have a direct correlation to which team will win the game.
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Inside this edition of "Football Nation Today," Alex and sports radio WGR's Sal Capaccio say the Patriots and Broncos, as a result of putrid of divisions, appear to be the class of the AFC.
With the 3rd preseason game in the books we want to welcome everyone to the official week for Fantasy Football Drafts.
During our two-hour Draft Special, we discussed all things Strategy including the latest player news, injury reports, action from the 3rd week of preseason, and analyzed the latest ADP Reports (Average Draft Position). Plus we answered your live calls and emails. If you are listening to this episode On-Demand feel free to reach out to us on Twitter: @FFChamps, @BillEnright, and @CFFGeek.
Football Nation proudly presents another episode of Monday Morning Huddle with Dave Holcomb. On this week's show, Holcomb invites another guest star from the site in FN Contributor Michael Quinn. With Quinn, Dave discusses AFC East news including New England's laid egg against Detroit last Thursday, the latest quarterback updates in Buffalo and New York and thoughts on really how well Miami can do this season. Host Dave Holcomb also wanted to shed some coverage to some typically not talked about teams. Stories on this episode are dedicated to discussing the Raiders' quarterback situation, Panthers Linebacker Luck Kuechly, Jaguars Quarterback Blaine Gabbert, the runts of the 2012 QB class in Brandon Weeden and Ryan Tannehill, and the Arizona Cardinals struggles in the red zone. In the third segment, the show moves to college football where Holcomb reveals his top-five must watch games of the season.
We are just seven days away from the start of the 2013 College Football season and 14 days away from Week 1 in the NFL. Needless to say Football season is here and we can’t wait for kickoff.
As we do always on Football Nation we touch on the latest headlines and controversies from around the NFL and College Football, plus we help you prepare for your upcoming Fantasy Football Drafts.
In this two-hour episode, Todd DeVries and Bill Enright discuss the DJ Swearinger hit on Dustin Keller, the fight between Richie Incognito and Antonio Smith and debate what is the dirtiest, most disgraceful play we’ve seen in the last ten years...here’s a hint, it was Albert Haynesworth.
We also talk about the six game suspension to Denver’s linebacker, Von Miller, and discuss if it will affect the success of the Broncos. Kerry Byrne from ColdHardFootballFacts.com joins in on the debate and presents some interesting stats that display how important Miller is to the Broncos defense.
With the 3rd week of preseason games approaching, we reviewed the latest Fantasy Football Average Draft Position (ADP) and explain which QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs are being over and under valued.
In this edition of "Football Nation Today," Alex and Football Nation's Dave Holcomb preview the NFC, and tell you why the NFC West is the best division in the NFL.
With just about two weeks left until the start of the 2013 NFL season it is crucial to dive in to your Fantasy Football Draft preparation and build your strategy.
Luckily the experts from FFChamps.com are here to help you get ready for your drafts with our Two-Hour Draft Special.
In this episode of the Fantasy Football Champs, our hosts Todd DeVries and Bill Enright take you through the latest batch of injuries from Week 2 of the Preseason including Roddy White, Victor Cruz, and Wes Welker’s current health status. They also discuss the depth chart changes and position battles including the fantasy impact of Mike Vick being named the starter in Philadelphia, and reveal the players who made the “Our Guys” list for the 2013 season.
Plus the guys jump into a Dynasty vs. Re-draft debate with FootballNation.com’s Dynasty Expert, Danny Fresh, who helps lay-out how to properly start a Dynasty League. The trio also discuss Dynasty League strategy and who would be the No. 1 pick in a Rookie Only draft.
In the show’s final segment, Todd and Bill run down the list of players entering the final year of their contract and analyze who is extra motivated in 2013 in hopes of a big pay day in 2014. Some players on that list include Maurice Jones-Drew, Hakeem Nicks, and Jimmy Graham.
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Football Nation's "Monday Morning Huddle" is back after a week off. In today's show, host Dave Holcomb kicks off discussing the poor coverage and sensationalization of stories from the past week around the league. In the second segment, guest star Justin Henry joins Holcomb as the two analysis the Philadelphia Eagles and the NFC East. Henry is a writer at the Football Nation and Cold Hard Fact websites. The show then concludes with its signature 'Fourth and Long' segment. What should fans expect out of the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers this season? And will the St. Louis Rams finally finish a season above .500 for the first time this decade? All that and more on Monday Morning Huddle.
Welcome to the 2nd episode of Football Nation, where football fans live. We discuss it all on our two-hour program: NFL, Fantasy Football, and College football.
In this episode (8/15/2013) Todd DeVries and Bill Enright kick off the show with a rant about the insane media coverage surrounding the very minor Tom Brady knee injury, Robert Griffin III and Mike Shanahan's press conferences.
Two very special guests joined the program. First was Kerry Byrne from ColdHardFootballFacts.com. When it comes to predicting winners of football games, no one does it better than Kerry, and it's all thanks to his incredible Quality Stats which are found at Cold Hard Insider. Our three insiders discuss the immediate reaction from Las Vegas to shut down Superbowl Prop Bets after learning about the Tom Brady injury and the gloomy outlook for the 2013 New York Jets and Mark Sanchez.
Our second guest was Jenny from Fox Sports Girls who represents the Fox Sports Girls North team. Jenny and her group are driving across country to promote the launch of Fox Sports 1 and making some really cool sports themed stops along the way. She reveals her favorite moments from the trip, what we can expect from the Fox Sports 1 Channel (debuts August 17th), and why she desperately wants Adrian Peterson on her Fantasy Football team again in 2013.
Todd and Bill wrap up the show talking about the latest headlines and controversy involving the reigning Heisman Trophy winner and Texas A&M starting QB, Johnny Manziel. Plus we reveal our Fantasy Football Busts at both the quarterback and running back position.
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Inside this edition of "Football Nation Today," Alex says RGIII voicing his displeasure over his rehab schedule is causing unneeded controversy.
With the 1st week of preseason in the books and the regular season just a few weeks away, it's time to look at the ADP Report (Average Draft Position) and identify the undervalued players that can make an impact on your Fantasy Football team for 2013.
Todd DeVries and Bill Enright go through their list of undervalued players which includes quarterback Matthew Stafford, running back Ronnie Hillman, and wide receiver James Jones.
Plus, Todd and Bill update you on the latest news regarding Jamaal Charles's foot injury. Is the KC running back still a Top 5 pick? Will he be healthy for Week 1?
All that, plus we answer your phone call, emails, and tweets in our 2nd episode of the summer.
Football Nation is all football all the time. NFL, College Football, and Fantasy Football fans unite for our two hour radio show.
In this episode Todd DeVries and Bill Enright recap the entire NFL Offseason and get you ready for the 1st week of NFL Preseason. Plus they dive into the world of College Football with special guest Michael Calabreese. Kerry Byrne from ColdHardFootballFacts.com also stops by to discuss the most over hyped NFL teams heading into the 2013 season.
Topics of the show include: Top 10 NFL Free Agent signings. Eight Head Coach changes in the NFL Injuries during NFL OTAs, Minicamp, and Training Camp NFL Training Camp Battles for both running back and Quarterback. NCAA Top 10 Coaches Poll Johnny Manziel and the curious and controversial autograph scandal.
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In this edition of "Football Nation Today," Alex says the prevalence of social media makes controversies like the Riley Cooper incident unavoidable.
Get ready for your Fantasy Football Drafts with our 1st episode of 2013. Bill Enright and Todd DeVries take you through the 10 Commandments of Winning Fantasy Football, reveal the Top 10 Running Backs, and discuss draft strategy.
Check out FFChamps.com for all your Fantasy Football Draft needs. Tweet us @FFChamps for one on one advice even after the show ends.
In this week's episode, host Dave Holcomb has the pleasure of going through the seven most recent Hall of Fame inductions and explaining each individual's credentials that make them a Hall of Fame player. The list includes Offensive Guard Larry Allen, Wide Receiver Cris Carter, Linebacker Curly Culp, Offensive Tackle Jonathan Ogden, Head Coach Bill Parcells, Linebacker Dave Robinson, Defensive Tackle Warren Sapp.
Next, there are many players who deserve to be inducted into Pro Football's Hall of Fame, but have not be elected yet. Dave takes a look at three names who should have busts in Canton soon.
In the second segment, the show begins with Hall of Fame news with Art Donovan passing away on Sunday. The defensive tackle won two NFL Championships with the Baltimore Colts and was enshrined in Canton in 1968. Sunday night, Dallas defeated Miami 24-20 in the seasons first game which had a unheard of rookie making a huge play. To finish the segment, Dave discusses two different Petersons.
The episode concludes with the popular 'Fourth and Long' segment, which includes two statements from a loyal listener, Chad Johnson. Chad wants to know if Quarterback Donovan McNabb has any chance at the Hall of Fame and if Tight End Tony Gonzalez has a realistic chance at passing Jerry Rice for the All-Time leader in receptions. The final statement covers the latest controversy, or lack their of, from Tim Tebow and New England.
In this edition of "Football Nation Today," Alex Reimer says everyone should get off his high horse and leave Johnny Manziel alone.
Football Nation presents another episode of Monday Morning Huddle with host Dave Holcomb. On this week's show, Dave discusses the players that seem to be dropping like flies this past week. Three key players have suffered season ending injuries. In the second segment, the show reviews three top position battles going into training camp this season, and Dave picks the winner of each battle. Then, the 'Fourth and Long' segment features the first 2013 season predictions of the season. To conclude, a former NFL player officially retires this week in his original jersey. This episode has Bon Jovi from his latest album and tour, What About Now.
Inside this edition of "Football Nation Today," Alex Reimer says he won't care about the supposed "chaos in Cowboys camp" until they win a few playoff games.
On this week's show, host Dave Holcomb tries to keep it sweet, but of course he digresses. He opens the show on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers trade of Cornerback Eric Wright to San Francisco for a conditional draft pick. What does it mean for both sides? In the second segment, Dave discusses the latest NFL fashion from "Free Hernandez" hats, to top selling jerseys, and wearing hats of opposing teams and/or cities. To conclude, the show moves into the 'Fourth and Long' segment featuring which teams might surprising miss the playoffs this year, what players might struggle, and the latest updates on Johnny Football.
This week's episode is a special long show that includes guest appearances from Chad Johnson and Gavin Napier from Casualheroes.com. During the show, host Dave Holcomb and his guests kick off the podcast discussing the front office DUI's that came from the Denver Broncos in the last week. In the second segment, Dave names a quarterback and Chad and Gavin answer "Yay" or "Nay" on whether each player is a franchise quarterback or not. Next, each guest name a coach on the hot seat, the one thing they are most excited for in 2013, and then argue with Dave on whether a team in London could really work in the NFL. The show closes with Chad and Gavin giving their fantasy analysis to our listens.
In this edition of "Football Nation Today," Alex says the Patriots should still be willing to take risks on players with checkered background.
This week's show features news mostly on the bad teams in the NFL. But to start off, a fresh angle from the past weekend on the Aaron Hernandez story. Is Urban Meyer and the University of Florida to blame for the Tight End's criminal past and present? In the second segment, host Dave Holcomb discusses Justin Blackmon and the status of the Jacksonville Jaguars and the stadium lease for the Rams in St. Louis. To conclude the show, Holcomb gets a little wound-up arguing with some other authors of the site. The topics include Ben Roethlisberger, quarterback draft classes and the bottom eleven teams in the National Football League.
In this week's episode of Monday Morning Huddle, Host Dave Holcomb dissects the words exchanged between Warren Sapp and Tiki Barber debating which player, Michael Strahan or Simeon Rice, was a better defensive end. Then, Holcomb explains the pros and cons to handing Chip Kelly a punishment to go along with the one given to the University of Oregon last week, and he also reveals an early prediction for the winner of Super Bowl XLVIII. The show would love to hear comments from listeners on both topics. Finally, the show returns to its signature 'Fourth and Long' segment featuring the starting running for the Pittsburgh Steelers, a nickname change for the Redskins, and the arrest totals for the NFL this offseason.
In the latest edition of "Football Nation Today," Alex Reimer says Aaron Hernandez' uncertain status could throw another wrench into the Patriots Super Bowl hopes.
Football Nation's Monday Morning podcast returns with host Dave Holcomb running through the top news of the week.
In this edition of "Football Nation Today," host Alex Reimer says the Tim Tebow acquisition is a sign that Josh McDaniels has the ear of Bill Belichick.
In this episode of "Football Nation Today," Alex says Rob Gronkowski's uncertain status could have a major effect on the AFC playoff race.
In this edition, Alex Reimer speaks with Football Nation contributor Thom Cunningham about if the Patriots have lost mystique, and how we can quantify an elite quarterback.
In this episode, Alex Reimer speaks with Football Nation contributor Eric Bendig about how the rich got richer at this year's draft.
In this episode, Alex Reimer speaks with Football Nation's own Todd DeVries about the mystery surrounding the Darrelle Revis trade, as well as the NFL Draft.
In this edition of "Football Nation Today," Alex Reimer gives his account of the events at the Boston Marathon, and how sports can begin the healing process.
Host Alex Reimer speaks with Shalise Manza-Young of The Boston Globe about how friendly the NFL climate would be towards a potential gay player.
In this episode of "Football Nation Today," host Alex Reimer says Tony Romo's mega-deal is another sign that Jerry Jones is his own worst enemy.
In this edition of "Football Nation Today," Alex says the Ravens, after signing Elvis Dumervil to a $35 million contract, had the money to sign whoever they wanted this offseason.
In this edition of "Football Nation Today," host Alex Reimer says the Patriots, by letting Welker go, are not maximizing their fading championship window.
On "Football Nation Today," Alex Reimer and Sal Capaccio of sports radio WGR Buffalo talk about whether you can build a championship team through free agency.
In this episode of "Football Nation Today," host Alex Reimer says Joe Flacco doesn't have to earn his contract, because it can always be restructured.
In this edition of "Football Nation Today," host Alex Reimer and Tom E. Curran of Comcast SportsNet New England discuss the implications of Tom Brady's contract extension.
In this episode of "Football Nation Today," host Alex Reimer wonders if Roger Goodell is anything more than a puppet for the owners.
In this episode of "Football Nation Today," host Alex Reimer and Todd DeVries talk about how the importance of defense has been overlooked.
On this episode of "Football Nation Today," host Alex Reimer says Joe Flacco still isn't elite. But after winning a Super Bowl, it doesn't matter.
Host Dave Holcomb, along with a guest appearance from FN Contributor Tom Pollin, analyzes the Ravens victory over the 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.
In this edition of "Football Nation Today," host Alex Reimer says Ray Lewis taking PEDs is one of the least surprising things he's ever heard.
Host Dave Holcomb and guest FN Contributor Cooper Allen provide their thoughts and predictions for Super Bowl XLVII.
In this edition of "Football Nation Today," host Alex Reimer says the more balanced teams won on championship weekend.
Host Dave Holcomb analyzes the two Championship games from Sunday and the history from the historic NFL weekend.
In this episode of "Football Nation Today," host Alex Reimer says why the Ravens will get over the hump and beat the Patriots this time around.
Host Dave Holcomb reviews the offensive onslaughts from the four playoff games of the weekend and then predicts the two upcoming Championship games.
In this episode of "Football Nation Today," host Alex Reimer reminds you that Peyton Manning loses a lot more than he wins in January.
Host Dave Holcomb discusses the four Wild Card games from this weekend and looks forward to the match ups coming up in the Division round next week.
As the NFL heads into the postseason, the Stat Pack wraps up the regular season with host Adam Dobrowolski analyzing the most disappointing of Tony Romo's tragic collapses. Dobrowolski looks at where Romo deserves the blame most, and it doesn't involve the fourth quarter. Also, Dobrowolski ranks every playoff team based on their chances to win Super Bowl XLVII.
In this edition of "Football Nation Today," host Alex Reimer says a combination of momentum and experience is the key to victory in wild card weekend.
Host Dave Holcomb covers the top action from week 17 and the rest of the regular season, possible coaching changes for 2013 and predicts the upcoming games for Wild Card weekend.
In the Week 17 edition of Stat Pack, host Adam Dobrowolski analyzes another blowout loss for the Giants only builds the argument as to why Eli Manning is not elite. Also, he looks ahead to the top six divisional match-ups to close out the regular season.
Host Dave Holcomb analyzes the important games from Sunday’s action and the playoff scenarios for the last week of the season.
In the Week 16 edition of Stat Pack, host Adam Dobrowolski talks about which player can become the best big-game rookie quarterback with a win on Sunday. Also, in the holiday spirit, he gives his own six-pack wish list for Week 16.
In a special Wednesday episode, host Dave Holcomb reviews the top news after week fifteen’s action.
The 49ers and Seahawks have the top two defenses in the NFL. But Alex Reimer says what the risks they've taken with their offenses is what's most impressive.
In the Week 15 edition of Stat Pack, host Adam Dobrowolski discusses a disturbing fact the Texans stumbled into after their 42-14 loss in New England. Plus, Dobrowolski mentions which other running back has a Hall of Fame start to his career and which AFL quarterback still bests Robert Griffin when it comes to rookie success.
In this episode of "Football Nation Today," Alex speaks with Shalise Manza-Young of The Boston Globe about the Patriots' continued dominance, and how they currently appear to be above the rest of the league.
Host Dave Holcomb breaks down the NFC East and North while also predicting which teams will make the playoffs and the ones who will falter down the stretch.
In this episode, Alex says not only is it okay to discuss greater societal issues after tragedies, but it's our responsibility to do so.
Host Dave Holcomb discusses Dallas’ win over Philadelphia and Pittsburgh’s huge road win in Baltimore.
In this week's edition, host Adam Dobrowolski explains why the 2011 NFL Draft class owns the best front seven in league history. Also, he introduces the LOL's of the week and discusses which team proved their truly contenders in the past few weeks.
With the multiple steroid suspensions handed out this week, Alex examines double standard that exists between the perception of steroid use between the NFL and MLB.
Football Nation presents the 23rd episode of Monday Morning Huddle with host Dave Holcomb. In this week’s show, Football Nation Contributors Alex Reimer, Wayne Hood and Dakota Crawford guest star. Reimer, host of FN Today, talks about New England’s defense and the Patriots position in the AFC. Next the show moves into a Cowboys discussion where Football Nation Contributor Wayne Hood believes Dallas’ playoff hopes are dwindling. To finish off, AFC South expert Dakota Crawford analyzes Houston and Indianapolis.
In what's been a Super Bowl quality season for the 49ers, they might throw away their best chance to earn a championship this year with a quarterback controversy, as host Adam Dobrowolski explains in this week's edition of "Stat Pack." Also, Dobrowolski explains why Robert Griffin's sterling performance on Thanksgiving reminds him of a future Hall of Fame receiver.
The 49ers and Bears both played their back-up QB's on Monday night, and it is no coincidence the team that threw the ball won the game.
Host Dave Holcomb extensively covers one of the best rivalries in the NFL and another action from week eleven.
In this week's edition of the Stat Pack, host Adam Dobrowolski delves into the Super Bowl credentials of the Seattle Seahawks and the MVP credentials of Matt Ryan. Also, Dobrowolski lights the fire once again for his Mathletics, showing a six pack of regression from Week 10.
Alex speaks with Sal Capaccio of sports radio WGR Buffalo about what wins in today's NFL. Is it an elite QB, head coach, or simply just not beating yourself?
Host Dave Holcomb covers the games from week ten which featured three concussed quarterbacks and the AFC prevailing over the NFC.
In the Week 10 edition of the Stat Pack, host Adam Dobrowolski analyzes how the Bears and Falcons might not be the Super Bowl contenders most think and offers his second-half playoff projections. Also, Dobrowolski looks at the best match-ups from the upcoming weekend's slate of game.
Alex explains why the NFL, given Sean Payton's record of filth, shouldn't stop at just removing him from New Orleans.
Host Dave Holcomb discusses the top games from week nine and reveals his biggest surprises from the first half of 2012.
With another devastating loss, the Jets are going nowhere this season. That is, unless they start Tim Tebow, and potentially catch lightning in a bottle.
Football Nation presents the 19th episode of “Monday Morning Huddle”. Host Dave Holcomb analyzes five games from week eight: the Cowboys’ comeback falls short against the Giants, Redskins’ offense struggles in Pittsburgh, the Broncos torch the Saints, Tampa Bay wins its first road game in over a season in Minnesota and Oakland defeats rival Kansas City. This episode features an extended version of ‘The Fourth and Long’ segment: will Philadelphia make the playoffs in 2012, who will win the NFC North, which teams look like wild card potentials in the AFC and which quarterback should be benched in fantasy leagues? The answers to all these questions and more in this week’s show.
In this week's Stat Pack, host Adam Dobrowolski discusses why the Texans are a near-lock to win the AFC, why the Seahawks aren't dead just yet in the NFC West and more.
The Houston Texans are the only good team in the AFC. Everybody else is currently fighting for a playoff exit.
Host Dave Holcomb weighs in on several NFL topics in Alex Smith’s job security in San Francisco, Cincinnati’s three game losing streak and what running backs are not getting enough touches.
In the Week 7 edition of "Stat Pack," host Adam Dobrowolski focuses on the worst second-half choke in NFL history, America's Stupidest Team and an undefeated team that still might not be Super Bowl ready.
With the Patriots defense towards the bottom of the league once again, Alex explains why Bill Belichick's record as a GM is less than stellar. Plus, why Pete Carroll is not a good head coach, and why the Cowboys don't deserve an ounce of the attention they receive.
In this week’s episode, host Dave Holcomb recaps the wild week six and debates NFL TV black outs in local areas.
In the week 6 episode of "Stat Pack," host Adam Dobrowolski opens up a quartet of six packs to break down some major headlines from the previous week and some matchups for this weekend. Of note, the Packers' decline should be no surprise due to their one-dimensionality.
We all agree cheering Matt Cassel's concussion was shameless behavior. But Alex explains why Chiefs fans aren't bloodthirsty, and actually have a point.
Week five was full of more surprises in the NFL with two big upsets in Indianapolis and Cincinnati and a recording setting night in New Orleans. But the focus of this week’s show is on the other sport that competes for America’s heart: baseball. Host Dave Holcomb and guest star Spencer Paradis sit down to breakdown the weekend’s action and choose which sport they would rather watch this time of year. In the second segment, Football Nation Contributor Cooper Allen appears as another guest star. Holcomb and Cooper review the first five games of the Arizona Cardinals’ season and wonder whether that offensive line can hold up enough to get the franchise to the playoffs for the first time since 2009. Allen also reveals his predictions for the very competitive NFC West. Then, the show concludes with the ‘Fourth and Long’ segment.
In the Week 4 podcast, Adam Dobrowolski breaks down the week that was in embarrassing blowouts and intradivisional showdowns. Of note, the Bears once again embarrassed a team with its ball-hawking pass defense, and the Seahawks might be a veteran starting quarterback away from being 4-0.
With the NFL season one month old, Alex tells you which early season trends will continue, and which ones are anomalies.
The NFL finally returned the regular referees this week and many crews received standing ovations around the league, but by the end of Sunday, life for the NFL referee was back to normal with boos for every questionable call. Dave Holcomb covers it all and more in his Monday Morning Huddle podcast.
Steve and Don interview world famous director Steve James about his new documentary "Head Games".
In the first edition of "Stat Pack," host Adam Dobrowolski breaks down the referee-related implications from the "simultaneous catch" debacle and looks at some of the week's highs and lows through the prism of Cold, Hard Football Facts' Quality Stats.
With the continuation of this referee lockout, the NFL is treating its fans like drug addicts.
Host Dave Holcomb reviews a wild week three leading off with the Sunday Night rematch of the 2011 AFC Championship Game. Unfortunately, people are talking as much about the replacement referees again as they are talking about the game. Then, Dave provides his thoughts on Kansas City’s win in the Super Dome and Andy Dalton’s big win over RG3. Holcomb also comments on what surprised him most from week three which included Minnesota’s victory over San Francisco and Oakland’s comeback win against Pittsburgh. To conclude, the episode ends with the ‘Fourth and Long’ Segment.
Alex rants and raves about the atrocious job the replacement referees did in week 2. The league is becoming unhinged.
Host Dave Holcomb recaps Thursday and Sunday’s action from week two with an interview with Football Nation Contributor Tom Pollin. To open the show, Holcomb recaps the Sunday night game against Detroit and San Francisco, the Baltimore and Philadelphia matchup and the Jets visiting the Steelers in Pittsburgh. Then, Dave and Tom discuss the Bear/Packers game from Thursday from both team’s perspectives and what the outcome meant for the rest of the NFC North. The show concludes with the ‘Fourth and Long’ segment.
Steve and Don from The Sports-Casters interview Don Banks from Sports Illustrated and SI.COM.
After week one of the NFL season, Alex tells us what he learned, and what he's looking forward to heading into week two. Also, has Jonathan Vilma won the war against Roger Goodell?
Football Nation presents its twelfth episode of “Monday Morning Huddle” and its first show during the regular season. In this episode, host Dave Holcomb reviews the three games, Pittsburgh vs. Denver, San Francisco vs. Green Bay and Buffalo vs. New York Jets, he predicted from the last show. Then, Holcomb points out three things that surprised him from week one. Along the way, Holcomb also argues why pass heavy teams do not win as much as fans think. Finally, the show concludes with the ‘Fourth and Long’ segment.
Football Nation presents the eleventh episode of “Monday Morning Huddle” on a special Wednesday morning. In this week’s special show, host Dave Holcomb picks five week one matchups that he believes are must see and then reveals his playoff predictions for both the AFC and NFC which include five teams that did not make the playoffs last season. To conclude, this episode features the ‘Fourth and Long’ Segment.
With the NFL season set to begin tonight in New York, Alex provides an overview of the NFL. Plus, there's a rant on replacement officials. You ain't seen nothing yet...
Steve and Don chat with Kenny Albert just days before he prepares to call the Redskins vs. Saints for Fox Sports.
In the 14th episode of "Football Nation Today," Alex talks about the biggest storylines from the final week of training camp.
The ineptitude of the Jets' offense, the stellar play from rookie Andrew Luck, and Russell Wilson being appointed as the starter in Seattle is discussed. Alex also disparages the notion that the NFL has the best system in sports, and gives his take on the stringent set of rules the Cowboys have set to manage Dez Bryant.
Football Nation presents the tenth episode of “Monday Morning Huddle”. In this week’s podcast, host, Dave Holcomb reviews several of the important preseason games from the last week. Holcomb also talks about two rising stars for the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints. This episode also features the ‘Fourth and Long’ Segment.
Steve and Don start the show with 3Things, interview Michael S. Holley from WEEI, and close the show with their weekly trip around Football Nation.
Alex breaks down the NFC with Sal Capaccio of WGR 550 AM Buffalo and SalSports.com.
Alex also discusses what it will take to get the real referees to return, NFL hazing, Drew Rosenhaus' dirty tricks, and more.
Football Nation presents the ninth episode of “Monday Morning Huddle”. In this week’s podcast, host, Dave Holcomb interviews guest star Tyler Sipala as the two debate the status of both New York football teams. Sipala also reveals a few fantasy football tips for fans preparing for their drafts. Holcomb finishes with a segment dedicated to the Cowboys and the ‘Fourth and Long’ segment.
With the start of football season creeping up, Alex supplies a general AFC overview with Patriots beat reporter Shalise Manza-Young of The Boston Globe. Next week, Alex will supply a general NFC overview.
The prospect of beginning the season with replacement referees, Adrian Peterson rushing back from ACL surgery, Chad Johnson's arrest, and more is discussed too.
With the start of the regular season creeping up, Alex supplies a general AFC overview with Patriots beat reporter, Shalise Manza-Young of The Boston Globe. Next week, Alex will preview the NFC.
The prospect of beginning the year with replacement referees, Adrian Peterson rushing back from his ACL surgery, Chad Johnson's arrest, and more is discussed too.
Host Dave Holcomb reviews the six newest members of the NFL’s Pro Football Hall of Fame that were enshrined in Canton, Ohio on Saturday and the new Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam.
Steve and Don welcome Rob Gehring a senior producer at NFL Films and the director of Hard Knocks to the program.
Training Camp is now a week old, and there are an abundance of stories to discuss, including major holdouts, rookie QB's adjusting to new systems, and ESPN setting up camp with the Broncos (literally). Whether or not you would want Jerry Jones owning your favorite team, Santonio Holmes being viewed as a Jets "scapegoat," surprise teams, and more are talked about.
Football Nation presents the seventh episode of “Monday Morning Huddle”. In this week’s show, host, Dave Holcomb debates the three different player holdouts, Wide Receiver Mike Wallace, Running Back Maurice Jones-Drew and rookie Quarterback Ryan Tannehill, the health of wide out Andre Johnson, and whether or not Tampa Bay should keep Running Back LeGarrette Blount. This episode features the ‘Fourth and Long’ segment.
Alex previews NFL Training Camp, and the NFL season with "Football Nation" contributor Jeff Sperber. The NCAA's sanctions against Penn St, an offseason of arrests, and more is discussed too.
Steve and Don talk to Adam Rank from NFL.COM, the NFL Network, and the Dave Dameshek Football Program.
In this edition of "Football Nation Today," Alex discusses the latest long-term contracts handed out to franchise players, as well as some stars who will have to play under the franchise tag for this season.
Penn St. fallout is discussed, too, with Alex advocating for the death penalty.
Tim Tebow/Mark Sanchez, "the summer of Gronk," and more is discussed as well.
Host Dave Holcomb talks about various quarterbacks around the league everything from Drew Brees’ new big contract, the pressure Tony Romo is under in Dallas, and a few QBs that may be overrated on NFL Network’s Top 100 Players List.
Football Nation presents the fifth episode of “Monday Morning Huddle”. In this show, host, Dave Holcomb calls attention to the new emphasis of passing in the NFL the last 25 seasons, whether Packer fans should be concerned with the running back situation in Green Bay, and if the New York Giants could be another Super Bowl Champion to miss the playoffs the next season. This episode will again feature the ‘Fourth and Long’ segment.
In the eighth episode of "Football Nation Today," Alex interviews "Football Nation" contributor Daniel Hutchinson about his opposition to the NFL expanding into London and overseas markets.
Alex also talks about the NFL attempting to rectify it's declining attendance, whether or not Penn St. should receive the death penalty, and more.
Football Nation presents the fourth episode of “Monday Morning Huddle”. In this July episode, host, Dave Holcomb talks about all the problems with moving an American football team to London, whether or not Quarterback Cam Newton is overrated, and where the BCS playoffs could be heading to in a few years. This show also features Quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the ‘Player in Focus’ segment and also has the ‘Fourth and Long’ segment.
Steve and Don talk fantasy football with Jay Clemons the lead fantasy writer for Bleacher Report.
Alex discusses the top NFL stories of the week, including the most questionable personnel moves of the offseason, the Jerry Sandusky verdict, Darrelle Revis' contract status, and more.
Host Dave Holcomb discusses the status of the top three running back holdouts this offseason, WR Percy Harvin’s trade request, the Detroit Lions playoff chances and the cons of QB Peyton Manning signing by the Denver Broncos.
Steve and Don chat with Michael Fabiano the fantasy football editor for the NFL Network and NFL.com.
In the latest edition of "Football Nation Today," Alex tackles the issue of parity in the NFL. Is there as much parity in the league as the public believes, or is that more of a myth?
Alex also looks at the latest news regarding the ongoing bountygate case, and the most recent attempt by current and former members of the Saints' defense to appeal their suspensions.
In the "Big Up or Slow Down" segment, Alex debates various issues including LaDainian Tomlinson's retirement, and Marvin Lewis' future in Cincinnati.
The "Reimer Rant" is altered this week, as Alex spends a few moments reflecting upon the year that Robert Kraft just experienced, as Kraft has won the George Halas Award.
In the latest edition of "Football Nation Today," Alex tackles the issue of parity in the NFL. Is there as much parity in the league as the public believes, or is that more of a myth?
Alex also looks at the latest news regarding the ongoing bountygate case, and the most recent attempt by current and former members of the Saints' defense to appeal their suspensions.
In the "Big Up or Slow Down" segment, Alex debates various issues including LaDainian Tomlinson's retirement, and Marvin Lewis' future in Cincinnati.
The "Reimer Rant" is altered this week, as Alex spends a few moments reflecting upon the year that Robert Kraft just experienced, as Kraft has won the George Halas Award.
Host Dave Holcomb discusses the sentimental value of LT retiring as a Charger, Pittsburgh RB Rashard Mendenhall starting the season on the PUP, and the Browns possibly trading away QB Colt McCoy.
In the fifth episode of "Football Nation Today," host Alex Reimer talks about one team in the NFC, and one team in the AFC that have the most pressure on them entering the upcoming season.
Alex also discusses more details surrounding Bountygate and how the NFL will choose to treat concussions in the future.
In the "Big up or slow down" segment, Alex touches on Chad Ochocinco signing with the Dolphins, Rob Gronkowski resigning with the Patriots, and who the most overrated QB in the NFL is.
Speaking of QB's, in the "Reimer Rant," Alex talks about the disappointment that is Vince Young's NFL career.
Host of new podcast “Monday Morning Huddle”, Dave Holcomb, discusses the hidden clauses of the CBA agreement, the New England Patriots latest two moves, and a NFL team in L.A.
On the tenth episode of the Football Nation Presents: The Sports-Casters podcast, Steve and Don interview Paul Kuharsky the AFC South blogger for ESPN.COM.
In the fourth episode of "Football Nation Today," Alex Reimer interviews "Football Nation" contributor Jeff Sperber. Alex and Jeff discuss Jeff's AFC West super-chart preview, as well as the continued controversy surrounding the New York Jets. Will Tim Tebow's on-field contributions warrant the off-field distractions that his presence brings?
The NFL winning the arbitration rule against the NFLPA on the bountygate suspensions, and the significance of replacement referees are talked about, too.
Alex also gives his take on Santonio Holmes not attending Mark Sanchez's football camp in California, Justin Blackmon's latest DUI, and the shocking location of the Jerry Sandusky trail.
On the ninth episode of the Football Nation Presents: The Sports-Casters podcast, Steve and Don interview Andrew Lawrence from Sports Illustrated and SI.Com.
In the third episode of "Football Nation Today," Alex Reimer looks at some of the biggest news from last week's NFL OTA camps. Alex discusses what seems to be the beginning of a year long quarterback controversy with the Jets involving Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow. Alex also touches upon the Hakeem Nicks injury, Drew Brees missing Saints camp due to his contract, and the Bears not signing Matt Forte to a long-term extension.
The NFLPA's collusion case against the NFL, and the decision to make knee-pads and thigh-pads mandatory are discussed, too.
On the eighth episode of the Football Nation presents The Sports-Casters podcast, Steve and Don interview Aaron Nagler of BleacherReport.com and CheeseheadTV.
In the second episode of "Football Nation Today," Alex Reimer discusses potential NFL surprise teams with "Football Nation" contributor Kyle O'Connor.
Alex also talks Forbes Magazine's list of the top ten paid coaches in sports, and why eight of those ten coaches are NFL coaches.
Issues such as LeSean McCoy's new contract, Wes Welker's ongoing negotiations with the Patriots, and the NFLPA appealing the Bountygate suspensions are talked about, too.
In the inaugural episode of “Football Nation Today,” host Alex Reimer discusses the top NFL stories of the past couple of weeks:
1st Down: Alex analyzes the free agency activity of the offseason, and discovers a trend regarding how NFL teams have spent their money. Which positions are now considered to be high priority? With the NFL continuing to transform into a pass-oriented league, has roster construction dramatically changed?
2nd Down: What lessons, if any, have been learned from the Junior Seau tragedy two weeks?
3rd Down: It’s “Big up or slow down,” where Alex examines the validity of several statements about recent NFL events. Was Wes Welker wise to accept the Patriots’ tender for 2012, will LA be granted a football team within the next five years, and will Darrelle Revis regret all of this trash talking he’s doing against Bill Belichick?
4th Down: “Reimer’s rant” this week is about the yahoos who permeate the Louisiana state legislator, as they voted 28-1 this week that the bountygate punishments levied by the NFL were too harsh.
Feel free to send any show format suggestions to Alex via email (areimer@bu.edu) or via Twitter (@AlexReimer1).
Football Nation Presents: The Sports-Casters features and interview with Chris Burke from Sports Illustrated and SI.com
In the sixth episode of the Football Nation Presents: The Sports-Casters podcast, Steve and Don interview Greg Cosell from NFL Films.
On the fifth episode of the Football Nation and Sports-Casters podcast, Steve and Don recap the NFL Draft with Doug Farrar from the Shutdown Corner blog on Yahoo! Sports.
Football Nation Presents: The Sports-Casters Episode 4
On the fourth episode of the Football Nation Presents: The Sports-Casters podcast, Steve and Don chat with Stewart Mandel from Sports Illustrated and SI.COM about the upcoming NFL Draft and the potential college football playoffs.
Dan Shonka from Ourlads.com is the guest this week. Shonka was a scout for the Eagles, Redskins and Chiefs and has worked in player personnel for 39 years. Shonka has plenty of insight on the 2012 draft.
-Texas A&M QB Ryan Tannnehill is “a second-round draft choice” and “a developmental quarterback” who has “skyrocketed with the media people, the herd followers … his anticipation and decision-making are off.” -University of Mempis DT and rising star Dontari Poe is a “gold-medal workout guy but a bronze-medal player.” -Trent Richardson (pictured) “is a very powerful man who looks like the Incredible Hulk" and just flat-out better than his Crimson Tide predecessor Mark Ingram, a first-round pick of the Saints in 2011. -The Browns can’t afford to pass on Richardson at No. 4. “Colt McCoy needs some help … he’s a very smart, hardworking, has all the things you’re looking for in an NFL quarterback.” -USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil is the best pick for the Vikings at No. 3. -The 2012 has six blue-chip players: Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Kalil, Richardson, Morris Claiborne and Justin Blackmon)
Football Nation is proud to present the second episode of our new podcast with The Sports-Casters. Hosts Steve Bennett and Don Russ interview the biggest names in sports media and pop culture.
The guest on tonight's podcast is Dave Dameshek from the NFL Network. Dave is a pioneer in the podcasting industry having hosted Dameshek on Demand for ESPN, The Dave Dameshek Show powered by Accuscore, Dave of Thunder for the Ace Broadcasting Network, and his current show the Dave Dameshek Football Program for NFL.COM. Dave also writes for the highly succesfull late night talkshow, "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
On the podcast, Steve and Don talk with Dave about the large amount of creeps and jerks that seem to be running amuck in the world of football, the NFL draft, and shamlessly plugs a converstation he had with former Bengals wide reciever T.J. Houshmandzadeh.
Among other things, Dameshek says:
-The Steelers are likely to re-sign Mike Wallace for around 9 million dollars -The best way to get into the sports journalism business is to write every day -Gregg Williams used little common sense when speaking in front of cameras that were fiming a docmentary -The Penguins stand for all that is good and the Flyers stand for all that is evil -Bracketology is a sham
Steve and Don kick off each podcast with "3 Things" but manage to tackle so much more in this week's segment: Gregg Williams is not likely to coach in the NFL any time soon. Could the Colts really pass on Andrew Luck to pick RGIII? Warren Sapp has a lot of sneakers and not very much money. Bobby Petrino is out as the head football coach at Arkansas and much more.
For more information about the podcast follow us on Twitter at: @fballnation and @sports_casters and check outThe Sports-Casters' other podcasts here. Email Steve and Don at thesportscasters@gmail.com.
Football Nation is proud to present the first episode of our new podcast with The Sports-Casters. Hosts Steve Bennett and Don Russ interview the biggest names in sports media and pop culture.
They kick off the Football Nation series with sports-writing rock star Peter King of Sports Illustrated and NBC Sports. King chats with our boys from Buffalo about the Saints bounty scandal, the Bills' aggressive offseason, a potential glut of QBs in the top three spots of the NFL Draft and much more.
Among other things, King says:
Sean Payton's appeal will fail but that the Saints will remain competitive in 2012 without him the Washington Redskins need RGIII and he needs Mike Shanahan there's a "real possibility" the Dolphins move up to the No. 3 spot to land QB Ryan Tannehill "I still believe" in Sam Bradford, especially with the St. Louis Rams sitting on top of so many picks in upcoming drafts The Jets "do not have a lot of confidence" in Mark Sanchez
Steve and Don kick off each podcast with "3 Things" but manage to tackle so much more in this week's segment: Detroit Lion's running back Mikel Leshoure, chewing marijuana, new NFL team jersys from Nike, strange results from the Wonderlic, and the Jets signing a rugby player while potentially being the subject of the new season of "Hard Knocks."