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Matt, Joe, and Sam chat about their takeaways from Week 3 including some big shocks and how good are the undefeated Dolphins and Eagles?
Matt and Sam discuss their takeaways from Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season! Matt is very excited about his Miami Dolphins and which QBs had a fantastic start to the season?
It's time for the last two division previews before the NFL season kicks off this week so we timed that well! This week Matt and Sam discuss what questions could decide two of the most competitive divisions in football; the NFC and AFC West!
We preview all the teams in the AFC and NFC South ahead of the 2022 NFL season and try to answer the important questions that each side will face in their upcoming campaigns!
Next up on our 2022 NFL preview list is the AFC and NFC East! What big questions do each of these teams need to answer to have success this season?
We begin our 2022 NFL preview with all eight teams of in the AFC and NFC North as well as discussing the "recent" punishments handed out to Deshaun Watson and the Miami Dolphins!
It took us a while to get to it but here's The Drop Back's winners and losers from the 2022 NFL Draft!
What an episode we have today. The Drop Back writers Alex, Josh and Dylan join Matt, Joe and Sam for a 6 person mock draft ahead of the first round on Thursday night!
The NFL is not always the nicest place in the world. The Deshaun Watson signing for the Browns is evident of that and Charlie Myers joins the show to discuss his new, fully-guaranteed contract as well as the latest developments in the Brian Flores class action lawsuit.
We're joined by Pravin Wilkins and Seb Viveros, the writer and star of Moreno to chat about their new play showing at Theatre503 that explores an NFL locker room after Colin Kaepernick begins his protest! We also discuss the Russell Wilson trade and the Aaron Rodgers non-move.
Matt and Sam breakdown the key matchups of the 2022 Super Bowl between the Bengals and the Rams. Who has the advantage on offense and defence? Where will the key battles take place?
The Drop Back writer and Bengals fan Dylan joins the show to discuss his fandom, how Cincinnati got to the Super Bowl and what needs to happen for them to beat the Rams.
We are joined by Scott Glynn of The Quick Snap to discuss the Rams journey to the 2021 Super Bowl. We discuss how Matt Stafford has helped take the Rams offense to a new level and what the matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals could look like!
The Drop Back's legal analyst joins the show to discuss the Brian Flores lawsuit and explain what it means, how we got hear and what the future of the case could look like for Flores and the wider NFL. A show that you won't want to miss!
Joe, Matt and Sam react to the Bengals shocking comeback against the Chiefs in the AFC Championship as well as Sean McVay's Rams finally vanquishing the 49ers and Kyle Shanahan!
Matt and Sam preview the AFC and NFC championship games as well as discuss the latest coaching hires and Sean Payton's shock retirement!
The Drop Back preview every single game of super Wild-Card weekend! We also discuss the latest coach firings that have come to light in the last week.
We're back! The Drop Back returns as we discuss the final playoff picture, which teams will be devasted to miss out and our thoughts on the coaches fired on 'Black Monday'!
The 2021 NFL season has been a weird one but Week 9 may have just topped the lot! There were surprise results all over the place which means Matt and Joe had to try and make sense of it all!
Week 8 saw the backup quarterback reign supreme as three teams won despite missing their starter under center. Elsewhere the Chargers struggled coming off a bye week during which Brandon Staley was widely praised for his "self scout" honesty and a couple of series injuries have caused worry in Tennessee and New Orleans. The Drop Back is here to discuss all of that and everything else that happened during the NFL's Week 8 slate of games!
Week 7 of the 2021 season was a bit of an odd one. We try and breakdown what mattered amongst a serious of blowouts. Are the Chiefs in real trouble? Are the Titans and Bengals actually good? Can we make any sense of the AFC? Plus all of our other takeaways from Week 7.
In the latest episode of The Drop Back Podcast we review the latest NFL action including the most recent International Series game that saw Trevor Lawrence and Urban Meyer secure their first ever NFL career wins. Elsewhere a large number of anticipated matchups turned into blowouts but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to discuss!
In the latest episode of The Drop Back, we have a look at the best of the weekend's actions, including the AFC shaping up quite nicely and which early success stories are fading away. We also discuss how the first quarter of the season has shaped our view of who will win every single division!
The Drop Back Podcast is here with all the takeaways from an action packed Week 4 of NFL football! Are the Cardinals the team to beat in the NFC? What's going on with the Chiefs' defence? The Cowboys continue to roll! And a roundup of all the best action from across the league!
Week 3 is in the books and we take a look at all of the fallout including both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs being handed a loss. Is it time to hit the panic button or is it just good news for Rams and Chargers fans. We also discuss the top performing rookies so far and the strangest play calls of Sunday's action. Sam rants about Matt Nagy's mismanagement of Justin Fields, Joe loves Staley's aggressiveness and Matt tries to crowbar his Miami Dolphins into every conversation!
Kyler Murray and the Las Vegas Raiders continue to perform at a high level as they both win to go 2-0. Are either the Cardinals or Raiders playoff contenders? Elsewhere, the Seahawks fall in disappointing fashion, the Dolphins offensive line sucks, the Panthers batter the Saints and all our other Week Two takeaways!
There's nothing like the first week of the NFL season to destroy all of our offseason predictions. The Texans were supposed to be one of the worst teams we've ever seen, and yet they battered the Jaguars led by Trevor Lawrence and Urban Meyer. Aaron Rodgers' last dance got off to a poor start as the Saints put Green Bay to the sword. We also discuss the best rookie performances in Week One!
On this week's episode of The Drop Back, we discuss the top offensive and defensive units ahead of the 2021 NFL season kicking off. We also chat about the top storylines we're looking forward to seeing play out over the course of the season and have three Week One matches to preview. TNF's Dallas Cowboys @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns @ Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots!
The NFL season is finally upon us. We've made it through Free Agency, the Draft, the long offseason, preseason games and finally arrived at some real NFL action! The Drop Back boys predict their final standings in each conference and who will be winning all the major awards at the end of the season!
Joe and Matt take a look at the second week of the preseason's stand out players and look ahead to the AFC West's outlook in the 2021 season.
In this week's live stream, Stan and Sam take a look at each of the NFC South team's fortunes for the upcoming season. Is Matt Ryan a Hall of Famer? Can Joe Brady turn around Sam Darnold's career? Who will be leading the Saints offense? Will the Buccaneers repeat as champions? Download on all major podcatchers to find out!
In this week's episode, Matt returns with Joe and Sam to discuss their pre-season Week One standout players, our explanation to "How screwed are the Texans?", and our takes on the new anti-taunting rule being trialled for this year.
Stan returns and joins Joe for a discussion on the 2021 prospects of EVERY team in both the NFC and AFC East!
In this week's show Sam and Joe breakdown the NFC North! Can anyone stop the Green Bay Packers from retaining now that Aaron Rodgers has returned?
Carson Wentz's career in Indy is off to a terrible start after being forced out for 5-12 weeks with a foot injury that will require surgery. What are the Colts' options at quarterback? Terry Pegula is causing waves by threatening to move the Bills to Austin if he doesn't get a new stadium paid for by the Buffalo tax payers! We also begin our 2021 previews, kicking things off with the AFC North!
Matt, Stan and Joe walk discuss Joe's strange addiction to VR boxing, what we're looking forward to on this year's Hard Knocks with the Dallas Cowboys, and following Kurt Warner's upcoming film announcement discuss the greatest football films of all time. Also, golf?
In the latest live stream, the boys discussed which team is the strongest in EVERY SINGLE POSITION! Can anyone top the reigning Super Bowl champs, Tampa Bay, with the best depth across the board?
The season is drawing ever closer and we turn our attention to fantasy. When should you draft a QB? What should you do with the top pick in the draft? Who are our favourite sleepers? We answer YOUR fantasy questions! We also cover the NFL week's news including Carl Nassib's coming out and the league putting the Scouting Combine up for auction.
The Drop Back writer and college football aficionado Alex Voice-Joyce joins the pod to talk all things college football, including his brand new show Any Given Saturday! Stan and Alex talk about the recent Arizona State recruiting scandal, the NCAA losing in the Supreme Court and their picks for this season's college football playoffs!
Joe is back again with his annual quarterback rankings after a incredibly successful 2020. We also discuss the shock news that Madden might actually be brining out some tangible updates in Franchise Mode and the NFL's agreement with the NFLPA over vaccine regulation.
On last week's live stream, we formed super teams based on regions. This week we take a look at the offensive side of the ball. Does the North, East, South or West have the best offense? We also break down the recent announcement that the NFL may be bringing more games to Europe!
The Tennessee Titans have traded for All-Pro Julio Jones but does it make them a Super Bowl contender? Does the trade catapult Ryan Tannehill into the MVP conversation. Also discussed is the Mayweather vs Logan Paul fight that featured a certain Mr. Ochocinco on the undercard in his boxing debut!
In this week's live stream, we split the NFL into 4 regions. Which region would have the most dominant defence? Vote for your favourite team on @thedropback on Instagram!
The Franchise 33 NFL Show's Tayyib Abu joins the pod to discuss his Lions fandom and what he thinks of new head coach Dan Campbell's philosophy. What side does he take on the Aaron Rodgers debate and can Matt Stafford make a Hall of Fame case following his trade to the Rams?
Who knew golf had such great beef? Aaron Rodgers faces off against Tom Brady in the next iteration of 'The Match' and the trash talking memes have already begun! We also draft players who we believe you could build a new franchise around!
Which of the early bookies favourites has the best chance at winning the 2021 award? Who should you bet on as dark horse candidates to leave your wallet heavier come the end of the season? Finally, can a non-QB actually win the award?
Rumours are abound concerning a possible trade for Falcons' All-Pro receiver Julio Jones! What would Atlanta need in return and who could make such a trade? We also discuss the top deep threats in NFL history and when each of the first round rookie QBs will take the field.
In this Tuesday's episode of The Drop Back, Joe, Stan and Matt return to give their takes on the Broncos cutting Ja'Wuan James and DaeSean Hamilton after both injured themselves away from their facilities in offseason workouts. At a listener's request, we discuss the possibility of NFL at the 2028 Olympic games, and what our ideal 7-on-7 Team USA would really look like - it's not what you think!
In this week's Thursday night stream, Stan Matt and Joe discuss the return of NFL London, with the Dolphins at Jaguars and Falcons at Jets games. On note of the Jags, Tim Tebow is apparently a tight end now? Finally, the boys break down their favourite games from the NFL's recently released 2021 schedule, and decide on our Drop Back Game of the Year. Video version available as always on "The Drop Back Podcast" on YouTube or "The Drop Back" on Facebook and Twitch.
We're well and truly into the football offseason now. Who would be the ultimate competitors in an NFL-themed Hunger Games? We draft the players who we think would deal the most damage in the dome! We also discuss D.K. Metcalf's recent Olympic try out and the Jags making a move for tight end, Tim Tebow!
Huge drama out of Green Bay as franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers appears to be at odds with Packers' management! What are the causes behind the drama and what will the fallout be? We also discuss which teams used last week's NFL Draft to catapult themselves into contender-ship.
The NFL Draft season is finally over which means we now pick over all the choices made and discuss which were the best, worst and most head scratching. Which teams used the draft to turn their fortunes around and are looking in much better shape than a week ago?
In this week's live stream, we mocked the entire first round! Check out all the action and see if we were anywhere close to getting it right!
The Jaguars are all set to make Trevor Lawrence the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft but what is their best approach for building around their quarterback of the future? We also discuss the safest prospects, which second rounders would be projected hire in a different year and our draft crushes that you may not have heard of!
This week we preview our final positional group as we look at the top defensive backs entering the upcoming NFL Draft! We discuss the top cornerbacks and safeties hoping to hear their name called in Cleveland next week, as well as some of our favourite sleeper picks.
Julian Edelman retired this week following his release from the New England Patriots, and the boys discuss whether his storied career will land him in the Hall of Fame. We also break down the top interior defensive lineman and linebacker prospects as the 2021 NFL Draft draws ever closer!
Sam Darnold became the latest quarterback to change team this offseason! What does the trade mean for the Panthers and Jets in the upcoming NFL draft? We break down the big boys in the trenches as we look at the top offensive lineman and pass rushers who will be hoping to hear their name called on draft night! Also, why does Stan love short arms but hate mock drafts?
BAFA announced their full back to play pathway with a guaranteed adult season of 8 games! In NFL news, a triple trade has shaken up the draft and what it means come the end of April. Finally, with boatloads of receivers, running backs, and tight ends in the draft, who are some of the best options and sleepers available for teams looking to upgrade their weapons?
We take a deep dive into the top five quarterbacks entering the NFL draft this year. Who are our favourite prospects and where do we think they'll land? We also round up the free agency signings and discuss which team has gone all in for their young quarterback!
Coventry Jets Head Coach and Britball star Marcus Urbanski stops by to talk about adjusting to his new role, not handing the ball off, and A1 Elite! We also discuss the fallout from the first few days of free agency. Who spent well? Who spent badly? And who didn't spend enough?
It's finally happened! After three years of will they/won't they, Dak Prescott has signed a long term deal with the Dallas Cowboys! We also discuss our favourite rule change proposals and where the best fits are for the upcoming defensive free agents!
JJ Watt has reached a decision on where he will play next year and we discuss whether his signing makes Arizona a contender in 2021. Russell Wilson trade rumours continue to swirl. Will he be playing somewhere else next season. Finally, we break down the best fits for the top offensive free agents!
BAFA announce that football will be returning to the UK after a long hiatus and we're all hyped! We also breakdown the Carson Wentz trade from both points of view and discuss what teams should do with their impending free agents! Is there finally an answer to your burning questions about the elite-ness of lettuce?!
It's QB week at The Drop Back Podcast! The season is over and we take a look at all the teams who aren't 100% set at the position for 2021. How many will stick with their current option and who will be looking to make a move for a better choice? We also discuss the recent JJ Watt and and whether he will end up with a big contract, on a Super Bowl contender, or perhaps both?
It's a pretty straight forward episode this week as we discuss our main takeaways from a shocking Super Bowl Sunday. What did the Bucs do well? What did the Chiefs do badly? Most importantly, what did we make of The Weeknd's halftime show? We also answer fan questions via an Instagram write in!
It's Super Bowl week! That can only mean a deep dive into the biggest game of the season! Which team do The Drop Back boys think will come out on top? We also break down the huge Matt Stafford trade and what it means for the Rams and the Lions. A concerned Texans fans calls in to discuss the state of his franchise...
This week we review the NFC and AFC Championship Games in which the Buccaneers and Chiefs punched their ticket to the Super Bowl! We judge the Head Coach hirings throughout the league and judge which franchise made the best decisions. Finally, its the time you've all been waiting for... The Drop Back Awards! We look at the standard NFL Honours as well as some special awards of our own choice!
This week we review the Divisional Round matchups and look ahead to the Championship Games! Who will win their conference and progress to the Super Bowl?
There's more drama in the NFL and we're here to unpack it for you! Deshaun Watson trade rumours have sent shockwaves through the league and Doug Pederson's firing adds a new team to the Head Coaching hunt. We look at the fallout from 'Super' Wild Card Weekend before turning ahead to the Divisional Round matchups!
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This week Sam tries to defend the decision by Eagles' Head Coach Doug Pederson to bench QB Jalen Hurts in favour of Nate Sudfeld! We then look at the Head Coach openings throughout the league and discuss which are the best or hardest jobs. The end of season Pick 'Ems ranking is revealed and there is no need for a 'Game of the Week' as we preview every game of Super Wild Card Weekend!
The boys are back in full strength for this birthday / New Year's special episode! We break down the Browns' loss to the Jets, Haskin's surprise release and Fitzpatrick consistently being put in as relief QB over Tua. We also look into next week and which teams may be missing out of the playoffs, before predicting our Game of The Week: Browns vs Steelers.
This week we're joined by Sky Sports' Jeff Reinebold who enthrals us with stories of his vast experience in the world of football and we discuss the state of football within the UK! We react to the Jets managing to lose by winning, the Steelers continued slump, the Pro Bowl roster reveal, and Wild Card teams' chances of a playoff run. Finally, we preview The Drop Back Game of the Week which features the Tennessee Titans at the Green Bay Packers.
Belgian Barbarians HC Spencer Ferrari-Wood joins the show to talk adapting to coaching in Europe and seeking progress both as a coach and a human. The boys also talk Hurts' starting audition vs New Orleans, the Bills proving their mettle against the floundering Steelers and the captivating AFC North battle between the Ravens and Browns. We preview The Drop Back's Game of the Week as chosen by you which features the Chiefs trip to The Big Easy and the New Orleans Saints. Finally, Joe has a mysterious bet...
Phoebe Schecter joins us on the pod these week to talk GB women's football, the Buffalo Bills and growing Britball! Speaking of Britball, it's back in some form thanks to the South Coast Cup which we preview. We have a fan question concerning the Offensive Rookie of the Year before we breakdown the Pittsburgh Steelers first loss of the season and Baker's resurgence against the Titans. Finally, we look ahead to The Drop Back Game of the Week featuring the Steelers and Bills!
In this week's episode of The Drop Back Podcast, XL Performance's Kojo Oteng to talk all things Britball and the state of recruitment for British stars. We then chat the state of the NFC West and which of the teams from the best division in football could miss out on the playoffs. Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shake themselves out of their slump to make the playoffs? Is Matt Rhule building something special in Carolina and where does Teddy Bridgewater fit into that future? Finally, we cover The Drop Back's Game of the Week as chosen by you: LA Rams @ Arizona Cardinals.
Has Joe Burrow's unfortunate injury opened the door for someone else to claim the Offensive Rookie of the Year award? We also breakdown Taysom Hill's first start as a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and whether the Colts can be viewed as serious contenders following their victory of the the Green Bay Packers. Last week's Game of the Week in the Chiefs @ Raiders was an absolute barn burner, can we expect something similar in this week's matchup of the LA Chargers and Buffalo Bills! Your weekly dose of UK American football action is right here!
Following two sordid week for Russell Wilson, the MVP has opened back up again! We discuss who could be in with a shot at the award - will Stan back Kyler Murray again? From one struggling quarterback to another, we turn attention to Lamar Jackson and the stagnant Ravens offense who will look to regain their mojo following a shock loss to the Patriots. We debate whether Jameis can take advantage of his opportunity and what Brees' injury means for a Saints team that looked to be getting back on track. Finally, we preview the Game of the Week as chosen by you which features the Kansas City Chiefs and the Oakland Raiders!
The NFL Academy's Freddie Pelling drops by to chat Div 1 recruiting and Hall of Fame rings. We also talk the best games of Week 9 and whether the Steelers offense will be an issue for their Super Bowl aspirations. The Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals both have bright futures but who could make the playoffs this season? Finally, we review The Drop Back's Game of the Week: Chargers @ Dolphins.
In this week's episode of The Drop Back podcast, the boys look into what the upcoming lockdown means for the Uniball season. We also breakdown the Steelers victory over the Ravens and whether Mike McCarthy is in trouble in Dallas. After a lacklustre trade deadline, we discuss what moves we would have liked to see. Finally, in the Game of the Week as chosen by you, the Seattle Seahawks travel to Buffalo to face off against the Bills.
In this week's episode of the The Drop Back, the boys take a look at the Cardinals thrilling victory over Seattle and what it means for the NFC West. We then take a look at a pair of quarterbacks with plenty of question marks in Baker Mayfield and Cam Newton before answering a fan's question on Sam Darnold. All of that and a look ahead to the Game of the Week in which the Steelers head to Baltimore for an AFC North showdown!
In this week's episode of the podcast, the boys are back to talk about Tua's announcement as starting quarterback of the Miami Dolphins, we answer fanmail in regards to Lamar Jackson's recent performances, and we preview our game of the week - The Tennesse Titans vs. The Pittsburgh Steelers!
Nat Coombs from ESPNUK's "The Nat Coombs Show", as well as presenter for Channel 5, Channel 4, BBC, TalkSport and the International Series is on the show this week! He joins us to talk about the sport's growth in the UK and his thoughts on Bills vs Chiefs for Week 6!
We also discuss the impact of Dak's injury, a surprising victory for the Dolphins and Justin Herbert's blistering start to his NFL career.
Bill O'Brien was so bad in Houston that he managed to get fired from two jobs in one day! Which other coaches are on the hot seat? The boys then look at which teams have fallen short of or exceeded our expectations. We also discuss standout units so far this season and preview The Drop Back's Game of the Week with the Chargers visiting New Orleans.
Week 3 brought along more than a fair share of upsets and Stan, Slew and Joe have looked at the tape and are here to breakdown why they happened. They look at who could possible challenge Wilson in the MVP race as he continues to #cook for the third week on the bounce. Finally, will the Patriots be able to challenge the Chiefs who easily brushed aside the Ravens in Week Three?
Joe, Sam and Stan are back this week to recap some of the gruesome injuries to key players across the league in week 2, as well as taking a look at some of the 0-2 teams that have a chance of making the new and improved playoff system! Which NFL teams are dead in the water already? Finally, we preview the potential upsets, drubbings and key matchups ahead of week 3!
The NFL season is back which means that we've already been proven wrong about some of our preseason picks! We look at what we were mistaken on and where we were bang on with our predictions! The NFL world has a way of overreacting to everything that happened in week one, so we discuss which of this outlandish takeaways are accurate. Matt even talks about something that isn't the Miami Dolphins!
The offseason has finally ended and we turn our attention the beginning of the new NFL season! The Drop Back boys predict the 2020 award winners, Super Bowl matchups, surprise packages and which team will end up with the number one pick! We then look at the week one fixtures and discuss the potential shocks, drubbings and games you need to tune in for. How good does it feel to have football back?
With the football season starting in less than a week, we're here with all the last minute tidbits to help you win your fantasy league! Sleepers, busts, rookies and more in this jam-packed hour of fantasy football goodness!
With Sam down, Joe, Matt and Stan hold down the fort this week as we talk about the surprise release of Leonard Fournette from the Jaguars, #NFLDropEA hysteria and give our final divisional season predictions - the NFC West!
We're on the home straight of a long offseason but thankfully Earl Thomas is here to provide us with some more NFL news following his fallout with the Baltimore Ravens. We then move on to the AFC West for a preview of what looks to be one of the most tightly contested divisions in 2020.
Unfortunately, injuries are inevitable in the NFL. Following season-ending injuries to Gerald McCoy and Artie Burns, we discuss which players are indispensable to their teams in 2020. Can the Saints hold onto the NFC South crown or will the Tom Brady-led Buccanneers topple the champs?
With the recent cancellation of the Big Ten and Pac-12 conference, we look at how college athletes will be affected across the country. Will the #WeWantToPlay and #WeAreUnited movements bring about real change going forwards? Finally, the AFC South is next up on our division previews!
More news on false positives from this week's COVID-19 inactive players! The Rock buys the XFL? The boys go on to review the NFC East. Also, what on Earth is going on with Joe's microphone?
All the news is coming out of the AFC East this week as we preview how each side will do! Jamal Adams is sent to Seattle in a mega-deal and how will player opt-outs affect the 2020 season?
Antonio Brown has flip-flopped quickly even for him! Which of The Drop Back boys were right about how permanent AB's retirement would be? How will the NFL put precautions in place to continue the season in the face of Covid-19? The next division preview up is the NFC North!
This week we react to the horrifying news coming out of the Washington football team via the Washington Post with 15 women speaking out about the sexual harassment they endured. The boys then turn their attention to the AFC North for a full breakdown of the four teams. Who comes out on top? Finally, grievances are aired with regards to the latest Madden ratings drop.
In the latest episode of The Drop Back, the boys break down Washington finally reviewing the name that has been problematic for so long, the Bears appear to be adding to their army of tight ends and Stan Wilson brings his tiered running back rankings for discussion. This episode was recorded before the Patrick Mahomes or DeSean Jackson news broke.
After Joe's meltdown in last week's show, he brings his own QB list to the table in a response to Chris Simms. The boys also discuss what the recent signing of former MVP quarterback Cam Newton means for the New England Patriots.
In this week's episode of the podcast, the boys discuss Jamal Adam's comments on wanting out of New York, the Charger's and Ram's appearances on this year's instalment of HBO's "Hard Knocks", as well as reacting to Chris Simm's Top 40 Quarterback list.
Britball is alive and kicking! The Coventry Jets are looking to recruit a new coaching staff and the boys look at what could be a great opportunity (sportcoventry.su@coventry.ac.uk). Also within the UK scene, the NFL academy is forced to find new ways to recruit given the ongoing pandemic. With the deadline for franchise-tagged players to be signed to a new deal rapidly approaching, we play a round of 'Deal or No Deal'. The jam-packed episode is rounded out by discussing which players we'd like to see on other teams.
A more serious conversation this week as we turn our attention to the Black Lives Matter movement and how Drew Brees missed the point entirely. We discuss what he and the rest of the NFL can do to try and help the cause. With Dalvin Cook threatening a holdout, we then look at the diminishing value of the running back position.
The Drop Back boys are back to discuss the latest fallout of the NFL owner's meeting but which rules would they change? They then gripe about the players in the NFL that drive them nuts! Finally, we get a listener writing in with our very first question that we're more than happy to answer!
This week we discuss the continued contract negotiations between the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott. Unfortunately, the only live sport involving NFL players was golf but it leads to the guys discussing which NFL players could play other sports! Matt digs into his deep research on NFL records to test the others' knowledge.
The Drop Back crew react to the recent news that the adult Britball season has been cancelled in the UK and what it means for the game. They then turn their focus across the pond with the announcement that NFL teams can reopen their facilities. Finally, it wouldn't be an NFL offseason without a few run-ins with the law...
The boys react to the newly released NFL schedule, news around the sporting world as UFC and Korean Baseball return, and Earl Thomas did what?!
On this episode of the podcast, the boys are joined once again by writer Stan Wilson as we review the NFL London Games Cancellations amid COVID-19 concerns, Andy Dalton being signed by the Dallas Cowboys of all teams, and our top picks for the most improved NFL teams from 2019 to 2020.
Sam, Joe and Matt are joined by writer Stan Wilson for his first Drop Back Podcast.The boys breakdown the biggest steals and naturally reaches of the draft.They also look into which teams found themselves pieces that slot into what they are trying to do or tried to force square pegs into round holes.
In this episode of The Drop Back podcast, the boys take on the 2020 NFL Draft!We get into the top offensive and defensive weapons in the upcoming draft, debate our picks for the best value-for-money picks, and some potential "red flag" NFL prospects.The Monarchs also return to give in their picck in this year's NFL Draft!Did we mention NFL Draft Day Bingo?
With the NFL draft coming up and prospects being picked apart, the boys look into occasions when the cautions raised by scouts haven't been the most accurate.
Joe, Matt and Sam are back from an extended break to make sense of a crazy offseason full of trades and big-name moves. Bill O'Brien features as the offseason's fool.
The Super Bowl took place this week and the boys discuss what it means for the legacy for each of the head coaches. What is Pat Mahomes' ceiling? Britball returns as the playoffs inch closer
The boys get into their picks for the NFL Awards, and this year's Superbowl Predictions for the San Francisco 49ers vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.
Joe and Sam return to discuss what each team that lost in the playoffs can do to take the next step in 2020. The Super Bowl isn't for another week anyway...
All three of the regulars are back and Matt takes his first run at hosting prior the penultimate round of the NFL season. The boys review the twists and turns of the divisional round and discuss the best coaching hire. The answer to that question will probably underwhelm...
Wildcard Weekend is in the books! Matt is back and joins Joe (your glamorous host again this week) to chat about the biggest takeaways from the first week of the playoffs. Is the Patriots dynasty coming to an end? What upsets are on the cards in the Divisional round? Is Joe really capable of hosting back-to-back podcasts? - All will be revealed!
After a weeks hiatus, Joe and Sam are back to discuss the Wild Card matchups that will be taking place this weekend. They also look at the fallout from the notorious Black Friday that has been less bloody than what we have been used to in previous years.
Matt returns from his ventures in the pond this week, just in time for the boys to cover the last week of BUCS football before Christmas! Quite a lot has been occurring over the pond as well, with the Texans in the lead of their own destiny in the AFC South, Oakland's sad final home game and the Seahawks taking over the reigns of the NFC! We cover all of this and preview NFL Week 16 in this episode of the podcast!
Joe and Sam are back with our weekly dose of Uniball action as they check out who is a strong position with only two games remaining before Christmas. They also preview the tightest NFL playoff races as 5 divisions look to come down to the wire...
In this week's episode, Matt tries unsuccessfully not to gloat about the Dolphins recent victory over Slew's Eagles and the boys discuss the impressive job that Brian Flores has done in 2019 with a depleted squad. They also look at how far off the pace Brady appears to league-leaders Baltimore and San Francisco. Is it the GOAT's career finally on the decline?
Sam and Joe are back as they discuss which back up quarterbacks have a chance at earning a starting job with a stacked QB class waiting in the wings. Could the Browns make a late playoff push? Who are the dark horses for this year's Super Bowl in Miami? All that and more in this week's episode!
The Uniball season is shaping up nicely with a game between undefeated Birmingham and UWE headlining last week's slate of games. It's also been quite a week in the NFL and the boys try to make sense of it all. Is Lamar Jackson the runaway MVP favourite? Has Kaepernick blown his last shot at the NFL? What in the hell was going on with Myles Garrett?
Joe and Sam try to make sense of a crazy week in the NFL in which many of the favourites ended up falling short. With the Miami Dolphins continuing to win in Matt's absence, what does it mean for the success of their tank?
Last week the boys looked at the 'big 4' teams that were leading the way in the NFL. Now with those teams no longer looking infallible, Joe and Sam ponder which teams could challenge them deep into the playoffs. They also take a look at Foles vs Minshew and discuss what went wrong with the Cleveland Browns.
Week 8 was the midway point in the season for many teams. With three such teams sitting at .500, who has the best chance of making a late push for the playoffs? The boys then take a look at the four teams that are setting the pace for the rest of the NFL.
Matt's back as the boys look at who the front runners for the MVP could be if Mahomes misses extended time, the Packers and Ravens return to their roots and sandwich bets are revisited...
Joe and Sam went to the new Tottenham stadium to see Jameis Winston capitulate against the Carolina Panthers. Is this the end for the quarterbacks of the 2015 draft class with Mariota getting benched in favour of Ryan Tannehill? The countdown to the 'Tank Bowl' begins and Joe tries to resurrect the dead!
Joe and Sam recap the BUCS All-Star game was reintroduced this weekend after a 10-year absence. They also offer their take on the recent California legislation that will allow college athletes to profit off their own image amongst other rights. On a slightly less positive note, they declare which teams are dead in the water only a quarter of the way through the season.
Joe, Sam and Matt are all back this week as they break down how the six new starters at quarterback performed in their team debuts. They also take a look at the officiating throughout the league and question some of the calls made in week 3. The rest of their predictions will be on thedropback.com before the games kick off this weekend.
Joe is away this week so Matt and Sam set the record straight after their classic week 1 overreactions. They also discuss the pass interference rule and why it seems to be more of a hindrance than a help at this point.
Matt is away in hiding this week after his Dolphins were blown out in week 1 of the NFL season. Slew and Joe break down the first week of 2019 and take a look forward to week 2.
The final podcast before the NFL season starts! The boys review the recent Britball final before turning their attention to the NFC and their week 1 picks.
In the latest episode of The Drop Back Podcast, the boys react to the shocking retirement of Andrew Luck and predict what it means for both the AFC South and the rest of the AFC. The London Monarchs also select their franchise QB.
In the first episode of The Drop Back podcast, the boys look at standouts from the early preseason games, present their sandwich bets for the season and reintroduce the London Monarchs.