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Josh McSwain gives you everything related to the Edmonton Elks in bite size bits!
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After a tumultuous season in 2021, we cleaned house. The first step is finding a GM that can get all the organization on the same page. I go over some candidates who could do that, and that will go a long way to deciding who the coach will be. Where does our offense go from here? All that and more!
We completed a winless home slate, and have nowhere to go but up. Who is going to be leading this team next year? Can we get another win in 2021?
We have a home and home with the Riders coming up the next two weeks, so for that I brought on Riders fan Steve Bolen of The Amateur Agency to break down his impressions of the Riders so far this season and give his picks for the next two weeks.
The trade for Nick Arbuckle is an interesting one for sure, we break it down and then go around the CFL with this weekend's games and QB power rankings.
What is the strategy for the rest of the season with this team? Jamie Elizondo's job is certainly a topic of discussion, might that be affecting his QB choice?
Kevin Steele said he would be behind the man who led the team to its last Grey Cup returning to Edmonton to run the team. Is that a good idea? Also, things get no easier as we head into the Lion's Den this week that is Winnipeg.
We have been swept by the team that was pegged as the worst in the league. Therefore, we take their place in the cellar. Where do we go from here?
Edmonton is off this week, and thankfully out of this off week we will be on the road again.
Well, that wasn't so good. We got smacked around by the Stamps on Saturday but hey, at least our uniforms were cool! Heading into this week's showdown against Winnipeg, do we have any hope?
Trevor Harris looks like an MOP contender now. He torched the Stamps on Monday with four TDs in the first Edmonton win on Labour Day since Ricky Ray was the QB. Can the Elks make it two in a row against the other team from Alberta? We answer that and more in this episode.
After the unexpected bye week, the Elks have an early season Labour Day Classic as they head to Calgary! Can the Elks get their first win over the arch rivals since 2018?
Thursday's game at Toronto has been postponed, so I look back and talk about last week's win in BC. I also give my first CFL QB power rankings and picks for week four.
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The first two games have not inspired much confidence for the Elks. The offense looks sluggish, and even with the defense playing well it has been a struggle to find the end zone. Can that change Thursday night when the Elks head to BC to take on the Lions and former signal caller Mike Reilly?
Boy, we got a lot coming at you this week. The biggest story in the football world over the last two days is undoubtedly Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona and joining Paris San-Germain. Arguably the GOAT of football (the original variety) is on the move for the first time in his senior career. Josh gives his top four for the Premier League season, which starts this week, as well as his three relegation teams. Moving back to the USA, we preview the AFC and NFC East divisions as part of our four week series looking ahead to the NFL season. Josh closes out with observations from CFL week one, as well as picks for week two.
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This week, Josh gives his predictions for the 2021 CFL season on the eve of the season; which starts on Thursday night. The USMNT downs Mexico for the second time this summer to claim another title, and Carson Wentz goes down which opens options for the Colts QB situation. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers told Packers brass to get a guy and they got him. Who really runs that team?
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The long saga between Aaron Rodgers and the Packers seem to be nearing a peaceful end. It appears the HoF QB will suit up one more time for the green and gold before moving on in 2022. We break down every angle and also talk about the Tokyo Olympic football results. The men's side is wide open and the usual suspects are dominating the women's side.
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This week we give our thoughts on the XFL and CFL ending their talks for now, and who will is in the best position to upset Dak Prescott for NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2021. More news and notes from the NFL and AFL as the topsy turvy season down under continues.
This week, friend of the show Alex Al-Kazzaz, host of the Bear Man of Texas Podcast, joins the guys to discuss the Italian victory in the 2020 Euro Final. Then, we look ahead to the 2022 World Cup and give who will be the biggest threats to derail Italy's momentum.
Justin Herbert was ranked the number 9 QB in the NFL by ESPN. Is that right? https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/31800661/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2021-execs-coaches-players-make-their-picks
If you're not an ESPN insider, get the list here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10007588-espn-mahomes-rodgers-brady-lead-top-10-nfl-qbs-ranked-by-execs-players-coaches
We end with a little CFL talk as AJ picks his CFL team. Is he backing the Lions, Elks, Ti-Cats or Argos come August 5?
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In this week's episode, Josh takes a look at the Euro semifinal matchups between Spain and Italy and England and Denmark. The former should be a barnburner while the Danes attempt to keep their fairy tale going against a British squad that has not conceded a goal in this tournament. Also, since Belgium lost, Josh shares his most painful football memory.
The CFL is one month away, and who has the upper hand as the accelerated offseason is upon us? Moreover, which team gets crossed off of AJ's contenders to be his CFL team?
Lastly, which NFL first round picks have yet to sign; and which is not a surprise to AJ? It's a team with a history of screwing up negotiations.
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In this episode, Josh and AJ discuss potential teams that Tom Brady might be discussing when he says "this team didn't want me" and then jump across the pond to all the thrilling finishes in the Euros. AJ eliminates two more teams from contention for his CFL fanship.
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In this episode, Josh and AJ respond to an article by 3 Down Nation ranking the CFL logos: https://3downnation.com/2021/06/20/the-cfls-nine-logos-ranked-by-you-our-readers/
Then, Josh recaps the Euros so far and then the guys rank their top ten NFL quarterbacks. Who makes the cut?
How would a team of wookies fare in the NFL? Wampas? Should the Winnipeg Blue Bombers become the Winnipeg Wampas?
Football Film Room article: https://footballfilmroom.com/2020/08/05/why-dak-prescott-isnt-elite/
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The Mega Bowl is coming. Do you know what that is? We tell you all about it, and ask why it's outdoors in Houston in the middle of the summer. Two leagues are coming back, the CFL after being away a year will return in 2021 and after multiple decades away the USFL will come back in the Spring of 2022. There will be so many spring football leagues that crossover opportunities are basically limitless. Then, we break down the first few days of the Euro 2020 (yes, you read that right) Tournament and some crazy AFL finishes from round 13.
WE'RE BACK!! After some vacation time, Josh and AJ are here with more from the world of football. Big NFL news as Julio Jones goes to the Tennessee Titans in a blockbuster deal as he and Arthur Smith flip sides in the Banjo Bowl (more on that in the video below). What does it mean for the Tennessee offense? Josh's CFL club got a new name, what does he think about it? More on the CFL's return to play as well. Across the pond the Euro tournament gets underway this week and a 64 year old suits up in Serie D.
Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekei-PSKD7M
Could the Super League membership lead to Italian giant Juventus getting removed from Serie A? What do we make of Tebow joining Urban Meyer in Jacksonville and the ongoing Aaron Rodgers saga. Find out in our last episode of May, as we'll be on vacation for the next three weeks.
It was a dramatic week in the world of football, as Aaron Rodgers has asked for a trade from the Packers, the NFL draft produced some winners and losers, and this weekend's Manchester United vs Liverpool match was postponed following a pitch invasion and rioting outside of Old Trafford.
AJ Gives a complete 1-32 mock of the first round of Thursday's NFL Draft, and then he and Josh discuss the CFL's Return to Play strategy.
Josh is joined by Alex Al-Kazzaz (The Bear Man of Texas) and they go in depth on everything that is happening in a hectic week in European Football. The Super League was fun while it lasted, Champions League Semifinals loom, Tottenham is in transition and they break down what has gone awry for favorite club, Manchester United, explain where the club is and how to get it back to championship level.
Josh and AJ bring on special guest Anthony K from the Undrafted Sports Network and he goes in depth on the CFL and what he wants from this month's draft for his Chicago Bears.
This week, Josh and AJ talk about Julian Edelman retiring, the CFL potentially delaying their season and what other options could get three down football on the field this summer, AJ gives his most likely draft day trade and talk about the consequences of the NFL potentially being more lax on jersey numbers.
In this episode, Josh and AJ break down Darnold going to the Panthers, Aaron Rodgers potentially hosting Jeopardy! and how the USWNT is getting treated unfairly--as well as a quick rundown of the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
Sources:
https://www.politifact.com/article/2019/jul/11/does-us-womens-soccer-team-bring-more-revenue-get-/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/03/29/us-mens-soccer-olympic-qualifying-failure/
The CFL and XFL are getting pretty serious, like Kip and Lafonda. Also the NFL has a 17 game regular season coming at us. Who will be playing whom next year in that extra matchup and who SHOULD be playing each other in that extra matchup?
As spoiled on last week's show, Josh gives his top 13 QBs in NFL history. He also gives some guys that he considered but just missed. Later on, Aussie Rules opened this past weekend and Josh goes down under to break it down. Which Premiership contenders got upset in week one? Find out.
There's a lot of football news going on. This Saturday is the People's Championship, aka the FCF title game between the Wild Aces and Glacier Boyz. Then, the next step in the Edmonton Football Team naming saga, as two more names got trademarked. The CFL and XFL are in talks, what could this mean for both leagues? Does partnership happen? A spring-summer schedule running alongside each other? Listen to the options here. Then, we get into Drew Brees' retirement and the start of NFL free agency.
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Russell Wilson has been rumored to be on the move. Is he headed to the Windy City or staying in the Emerald City? Find out that and more.
With JJ Watt moving to the NFC in a surprising move to sign with the Arizona Cardinals, how does that shape the NFC going into 2021? But first, the FCF is wrapping up its regular season this week and Josh Gordon is joining the league after his attempt to be reinstated by the league is denied.
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Alex had one last thing to get off his chest about a certain former Dallas QB...which leads us to...Carolina style BBQ. Of course it does.
We bring on special guest Alex Al-Kazzaz of the Bear Man of Texas podcast to talk everything European Football. The French-American Man United die hard gives us his insights from two decades of fanship. He and Josh give their three favorites to win the Champions League and why the Premier League title is already sealed; among many other topics!
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$$$ Manziel is back in the newly formed Fan Controlled Football. This is a unique football creation unlike anything Tex and Rel have ever seen. Hear the good and the bad from us after the opening weekend of this new league.
Brandon Banks says he might retire if the CFL misses another season. Is a second missed year a real possibility for our neighbors to the north?
Then, who are the starting QBs for each of the 32 NFL teams going to be week one? Tex and Rel provide answers. Perhaps bad ones.
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Josh and AJ break down Super Bowl 55, and where it stands in terms of the last two decades of Super Bowls. Did the Chiefs get hosed? Did Mahomes really suck in that game? All that and more. Does SB55 qualify as a "stinker" Super Bowl? Find out!
The Edmonton Football Team has seven contenders to be its new team name. There's good, bad, and ugly choices. Moreover, players are on the move as free agency is underway!
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Who is winning the big game? Josh and AJ will tell you who they got. Spoiler--both have the same team winning, which one is it? What are the keys to each team winning the game? We break it down. We also cover some news from the Edmonton Football Team (no, they don't have a name yet) and discuss the fallout from the Matthew Stafford trade.
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This week Josh and AJ break down the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, give rankings for most interesting potential Super Bowl matchups and give their picks to who goes to the big game. Then, we recap news from the Premier League--including the draw at Anfield between the top two teams--Man United and Liverpool.
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In this episode, Josh and A.J. talk some current happenings in the Premier League, including this weekend's crucial showdown at Anfield between #1 Manchester United and #2 Liverpool. The XFL is being sued by the NFL over the Houston Roughnecks logo and the NFL has much bigger things happening as their divisional round is on tap. The Super Wild Card round had some great games...and some not so great games. Who advances to the Championship Games? Find out here!
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In our first episode of 2021, Josh and AJ recap what happened in week 17 of the NFL season--giving their thoughts on the Eagles seemingly giving up in a game they could have won against Washington (which would have knocked WFT out of the playoffs), what is possession anymore in the NFL and more! Then, with six games this weekend in the wild card round, who do Josh and AJ have moving on? Find out!
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In the last episode of 2020, Josh and AJ look back at the year that has been in the world of football and give their top three moments. Then, in light of their 12-1 record (best in the NFL) and being the reigning champions, Josh and AJ break down how to beat the Kansas City Chiefs. Who is most equipped to take down the champs in the playoffs? Get that answer here. Lastly, with three weeks left in the NFL regular season, the two make their picks about which teams end up in the playoffs in both the AFC and NFC.
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This week, Josh and AJ talk about the suddenly competitive NFC East race between the Giants and Washington. Could either of these teams make a run in the playoffs? The two debate. Moreover Ezekiel Elliott has not been up to standard this season, but Jerry has locked himself up with the former Buckeye for the next couple years. The top of the NFC is competitive between the Saints and Packers, how does that affect when Brees gets back from injury? We also run down the recent naming contest for the Edmonton Football Team and the crazy submissions that were sent in, as well as the more sensible ones. MLS Cup is coming up this weekend, Champions League is moving to elimination rounds and the Premier League has a top two now.
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What a slate of football we have had over the holiday! From the Texans getting change instituted in Detroit and the Washington Football Team dominating in Big D, Thanksgiving sure was eventful. But the most interesting Thanksgiving game is the one that didn't happen--Ravens at Steelers. It has been delayed three times due to an outbreak for the Ravens. Meanwhile, the Broncos had to play without a quarterback when their QB room got infected. Hypocrisy much?
Edison Cavani is stepping up big for Manchester United, and should be their starting #9. But is he more useful as a super sub? The MLS Cup playoffs are going on in a year unlike any other, can the East's 8 seed, the New England Revolution, stun everyone and win the Cup? Will the Seattle Sounders repeat?
The XFL is coming back to Dallas and as always, the guys look ahead to week 13 in the NFL.
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In this episode, Josh and AJ lead off by saying what they are thankful for on this last episode before Thanksgiving. AJ's Chiefs have certainly had more to be thankful for this season than Josh's Texans. The two recap week ten, talk about who is the favorite to win MVP, Comeback Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. News from the CFL broke that commish Randy Ambrosie wants to commit to a season, and Spain had a most interesting weekend in the UEFA Nations League. Catch it all here.
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Enjoy your Thanksgiving and all the sports that come with. Stay safe this holiday and be blessed!
This week, Josh and AJ start out with some bleak news out of Denmark and the ramifications that a new outbreak could have on Premier League and League of Nations Games. Then, we break down which teams have surprised us this season in the NFL and who will make the playoffs. Ultimately we wrap up by looking ahead to week ten in the NFL.
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In this week's episode, Josh and AJ recap the Steelers vs Ravens game that saw the Steelers remain undefeated, what is going on with the Titans defense, and more notes from week 8 in the NFL. We then look north of the border for a follow up on the CFL's situation, and then look across the pond at disappointing weekends for Everton and Manchester United; who play each other in a crucial showdown this weekend for both teams.
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In this episode, Josh and AJ recap a thrilling week seven in the NFL--including a battle of two unbeaten teams in which the Steelers triumphed over the Titans and the Seahawks fall with a second half comeback by the Cardinals. Meanwhile, the CFL saw Ed Hervey step down as the GM of the BC Lions and the 2021 season may have fans. There have also been rumors of a CFL bubble, how should the league go forward? Furthermore, we recap the AFL Grand Final in which Richmond repeated as champions and another weekend is in the books in European football. Ajax sets a record while Merceyside clubs sit atop the Premier League.
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This week, Josh and AJ take on the action from around week six in the NFL--as well as Tua Time beginning in Miami. Is it a smart move? We also go down under for the Grand Final between Richmond and Geelong as well as Collingwood's Jordan De Goey being on the move and under fire for some recent charges. In Europe, the Champions League is underway with some surprises and Aston Villa continues to trend up. We wrap it up as always with a look ahead to week seven in the NFL and another personality saying Trevor Lawrence should stay at Clemson rather than go to the Jets.
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This week, Josh and AJ run down all NFL news--Dan Quinn is out in Atlanta, and will Julio Jones follow? The Cowboys lose Dak Prescott for the year, does that doom them in the NFC East? All that and more in the first block. We go down under for a preview of the AFL Prelim Finals, and then close it out by looking ahead to NFL week six.
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In episode 4, Josh and AJ discuss the NFL--Bill O'Brien is out in Houston, and where do the Texans go from here? The Cowboys defense absolutely laid an egg against the Browns at home, the Chiefs getting the benefit of the doubt and much more from week four. We go down under to talk about footy tactics and recap the qualifying finals and elimination finals while looking ahead to the semis. Then, Liverpool and Manchester United had disastrous performances over the weekend and Arsenal gets rid of their longest tenured member of their club. Then, we look ahead to week five and tell you what to expect.
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In episode 3, Josh and AJ tackle week three in the NFL--all teams in the NFC East are stumbling out of the gates-but who is the best? Which quarterbacks in that division are on the hot seat? The Super Bowl champion Chiefs took down the Ravens on the road Monday night: are the Chiefs a dynasty and what does it mean for Lamar Jackson? Which cities deserve XFL teams (when it comes back in spring 2022)? Who are the players to watch in the AFL Finals? Which teams in the Premier League are coming out strong out of the gates? Who wins in week four?
All this and more in this episode!
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In this episode, Josh McSwain and AJ Torres tackle a crazy NFL week two. Some teams are already nearing must win territory and some coaches are very much on the hot seat. Are changes imminent in Atlanta, Detroit, elsewhere?
The Australian Football League's regular season has come to a close and the finals matchups are set. Who will advance to the Grand Final?
Manchester United and Tottenham got very different results over the weekend, who rose and who fell in the Premier League?
Find out all this and more here!
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This is the first episode of the All Football Podcast. Josh McSwain and co-host A.J. Torres tackle everything in the football world--NFL, CFL, XFL, Australian Rules Football and Premier League. If it's football, we'll get to it. In the inaugural episode, Josh and A.J. discuss week one of the NFL season, the controversy about the names of the Washington and Edmonton football teams, what to expect from The Rock taking over the XFL, who's looking good as the AFL Finals are soon to begin, what to expect from the Premier League this season and what to watch for in week two of the NFL.