All Four Quarters

With the regular season over, a few lucky teams cast there eyes towards the Super Bowl while the less fortunate begin the long off-season of changes. For eight of those unlucky teams, that change includes firing their head coach to make way for a shiny new replacement. We look over the tenure of the six coaches fired on Black Monday and evaluate which head coach openings may be the most enticing. Elsewhere we look over the latest tumult with the Raiders regarding their new GM Mike Mayock and where they may end up playing in 2019, try to get a grip on the public breakup between Antonio Brown and the Steelers, break down the injuries which could affect the playoffs, assess a contractual stand-off between the Jaguars and Leonard Fournette and the various records beaten in the 2018 season We also look over the notable games of Week 17 including a thrilling rookie quarterback showdown in Baltimore, a pointless but entertaining win for the Cowboys and an utter mess of a game between two AFC West rivals. We also

The playoffs are coming and its time to put up or shut up! In a week where many of the leading contenders lose (Chiefs, Rams, Patriots) who will be able to pull in front heading into the final stretch? We look at all the news from around the league, check out why things went wrong in some of the games last week and preview all the games that you'll be watching over the holidays. Will the Raven's make it in? Can the Chargers take the 1st seed in the AFC? How are the Browns still playoff relevant? Does anyone want to face the resurgent Colts? All this and more form your favourite Irish NFL podcast, this is ALL Four Quarters! Contributors: Conor, Harry, Ronan

The festive season is just around the corner but for Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie and Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFillipo the holidays have come early this year. We assess McKenzie's legacy in Oakland and the wisdom of the Gruden coup and dive into the details of an ignominious end for the former hotshot in Minnesota.Elsewhere we look at the latest injuries and controversies, breakdown the mystery of the PED taking long snapper and marvel at Joe Philbin's timekeeping. In our Week 14 review we revel in a strange but wonderful loss for New England to the Miracle in Miami, pay dues to Mahomes magic against a stern test from Ravens defense and sit back and enjoy a dumpster fire in Oakland marred by poor kicking, dodgy turf and a mysterious Big Ben ailment. We also answer your questions and breakdown our picks for Week 15 including a huge Thursday Night Football AFC West showdown in Arrowhead. An early Christmas miracle delivered victory to the Dolphins in Week 14 but make sure you enjoy an even greater mi

The NFL was rocked by the leaked video of Kareem Hunt's hotel incident. In this week's podcast we breakdown what this means for the league and the Kansas City Chiefs and ask how this tape avoided scrutiny for so long. Elsewhere, the Green Bay Packers moved on from Head Coach Mike McCarthy after 13 seasons after an embarrassing loss in Lambeau. We look at whether the time was right to move on and start the speculation on who may want this prestigious position. We also breakdown the latest injuries (including another QB in Washington), signings and just how far TB12 will go to keep his 1000 yards rushing record. From Week 13 we review a signature comeback win for Phillips Rivers and his Chargers, a shock win for the Giants over the surging Bears, and a horrible setback for the Colts against the Jaguars. We also take your listener questions and preview the Week 14 games. With only 4 games left, there is no room for error left so make sure you know where every exactly stands with the All Four Quarters Podcast!

After surprising everyone in 2017, the 2018 Jacksonville Jaguars have returned to their dumpster fire ways with the latest embarrassment being a loss to the Bills. In the aftermath, they have ditched their offensive coordinator and quarterback, lost their best guard to IR and had their best offensive weapon get suspended thanks to some ill-advised fisticuffs. We sift through the wreckage and guess what Tom Coughlin may do from this point on. Elsewhere, we look over the latest set of ill-advised actions from NFL stars, a record breaking game from Philip Rivers and the eternal shaming of Hue Jackson by his former team. From Week 12 we cast our eye over a back and forth rollercoaster between two wildcard contenders in Carolina, another step for Andrew Luck's Colts towards playoff relevance with a victory over Miami and the blandest NFC East Thanksgiving offering possible from Dallas. We also give our picks for Week 13. The Jaguars may be tied to their past mistake called Blake Bortles but the rest of can thank

We expected it to be the best game of the year (if you don't care about defense)and it did not disappoint. We stayed up until 6am to watch the Rams and Chiefs deliver a football masterclass, so we could deliver you the hottest takes and best analysis, so listen in and hear what we made of this instant classic. Elsewhere, we look at a horrendous injury to Alex Smith, the Steelers' continuing petty war on Lev Bell, tension on the Raiders, chaos on the Bucs, plus our usual slate of reviews, previews, questions and news. Get hype for the future of football with a new episode of All Four Quarters podcast! Contributors: Conor, Harry, Ronan

The Chiefs Rams game is moved from Mexico, coaches with three wins in three years are rehired, fire alarms meet their makers and most importantly PRO BOWL VOTING IS OPENED! This week we look at the top matchups from week 10, preview the week 11 games and take a boat load of questions from you, the listeners. We also look at the news from around the NFL and beyond, plus much more, on episode 11 of this season of All Four Quarters Podcast! Contributors: Conor, Harry, Ronan

With over the half the season over, teams are considering their future and John Harbaugh is a surprise candidate for being swept up by the winds of change. We look at whether the rumours out of Baltimore are credible and if it makes sense to call time on the Harbaugh era. Elsewhere we look at a possible Arians-Browns connection, a surprise self-benching by Reshad Jones, analyse the latest injuries (including an offensive line decimation in Washington), more player turnover in Arizona and Oakland and try to derive any sense from Hue Jackson's post-Cleveland comments. In our Week 9 review, we analyse a high-powered potential NFC Championship preview, a tough home win for the Chargers in Seattle and very Vance Joseph series of screw-ups against the surprisingly relevant Texans and also give our picks for week 10. With the season entering the back half the contenders and pretenders are being pulled apart so ensure you know you're charging Chargers from your busted Broncos with the All Four Quarters Podcast. C

It's our 100th episode and to celebrate we've made it a special one! We are joined by capital-J Journalist Emmet Ryan who offers us a variety of deep insights and hot takes, and one of our founding members drops by to offer his view as a Browns fan on the firing of Hue Jackson and Todd Haley. We also hit the trade deadline as we record, discussing the deals for Golden Tate, Demariyus Thomas and Ty Montgomery, who manages to feature in our game reviews for one of the most boneheaded decisions in NFL history. All this and more in this milestone edition of All Four Quarters Podcast! Contributors: Conor, David, Emmet, Harry, Ronan

Week 7 in the NFL has been and gone, and we’re starting to sort the contenders from the pretenders. The Rams remain undefeated, Tom Brady’s Patriots held off a late surge from the Bears and the Chiefs handily dealt with the Bengals. On the other end we discuss the Arizona Cardinals firing Mike McCoy, the Raiders trading Armani Cooper to the Cowboys and Chad Kelly being released by the Denver Broncos. All this plus your questions and a look at next week's games on the All Four Quarters Podcast. Contributors: Conor, Harry, Ronan

Only six weeks into the season and the first major coaching change hits in Tampa Bay, with veteran defensive coordinator Mike Smith being fired after a terrible start to the season for the Bucs defense. We ask if this was the right move and also look over the other big stories of the week. Elsewhere, we review the best of Week 6 by celebrating an instant AFC superpower classic in New England, evaluating an vital victory for the Steelers over the Bengals and pondering over a truly strange game down in Miami. We also take time to answer the latest questions from you the listener and preview the Week 7 slate of games. For Mike Smith the NFL season is over but for the rest of us there is plenty of action to come so make sure you keep up to date with everything with the All Four Quarters Podcast. Contributors: Conor, Harry, Ronan

Five weeks into the NFL season and the injury bug has well and truly taken hold, with no bigger name affected than Jay Ajayi. Listen in to hear how we think the Eagles will manage without their star running back - will they recover to soar high, or will this keep them grounded following an already rocky start to the season? We also check in on a thrilling game between a Rams team who look like the future of the NFL, and a Seahawks team who managed to look like the 'Hawks of old, a strange game in Carolina featuring an incredible kick, and a match between the Titans and Bills that made us never want to watch either team again. All this plus questions for you, the listeners, and previews of all of next weeks’ games. Don't get blindsided - stay ahead of the rush with a brand new episode of All Four Quarters! Contributors: Harry, Ronan

Week 4 is in the books and there were a lot of surprising results. Mitch Trubisky got hot taking on the Buccaneers, the Raiders and the Browns had a shootout and there are two undefeated teams left standing. We look at Earl Thomas’s season ending injury and the implications for Lev Bell’s holdout, Eric Reid finding a home and a look at some of the strange refereeing decisions that are causing problems around the league. All this plus questions for you, the listeners, and previews of all of next weeks’ games. It’s The All Four Quarters Podcast! Contributors: Harry, Ronan

Three weeks down and the biggest injury of the young NFL season happened in the Bay Area this week with star 49ers QB Jimmy "GQ" Garoppolo out for the season with an ACL tear. We break down San Fran's chances and the likely effect on the NFC playoff race. Elsewhere we breakdown the other major injuries this week (including one to William Hayes with implications for the controversial body weight rule), the latest trade rumours around Le'Veon Bell and Earl Thomas and the upcoming horror of a Maroon 5 half-time Super Bowl show. We also review Week 3 by looking at a classic NFC South shootout in Atlanta, rejoice in the new King of Cleveland finally striking down the Brown's depressing losing streak and do a quickfire review of some hard to watch upsets for the Jaguars, Patriots, Vikings and Packers. Then our listener questions are answered as always and we give our picks for Week 4. Injury has sadly robbed the NFL of one of its best (and most handsome) stars but at least you can brighten up your week with lat

Two weeks into an already wild NFL season, a big trade for enigmatic wide receiver Josh Gordon has shaken up the league. Have Cleveland been duped once again or was Gordon a flash in the pan who will not be worth the trouble? We also look at the latest injuries, including some big ones in Atlanta, kicker turnover after a shaky week 2, a chance at redemption for some problematic free agents and take time to admire the stylings of Fitzmagic. We also review the best of the week 2 action and look over a brilliant tie (!) in Green Bay, the arrival of Pat Mahomes against Pittsburgh and a dull mess between two sickly AFC South rivals. We also take time to answer your questions and give our picks for week 3. In a season already full of surprises make sure you stay ahead of curve with the All Four Quarters Podcast. Contributors: Conor, Harry, Ronan

Week one is in the books and the NFL season is underway in style. Join us as we recap the first week of action featuring an NFC North thriller, an AFC North horrorshow and a dull, confusing season opener. We also speculate on the latest developments in the Le'Veon Bell saga, Earl Thomas' return and the new roughing the passer rules. All this plus our week two preview, listener questions and more! Get ready and go deep because it's time for a new episode of AFQ Podcast! Contributors: Conor, Harry, Ronan

The new season is finally here and real football is finally back! The lads from Dublin look at all the news from around the league, from holdouts to protests to big signings, give their bold predictions and pre-emptive awards for the new season and preview the first sixteen games of the year - including one big call for an AFC North match up. Get your gunners on the field and kick off the new season in style with a brand new AFQ Podcast! Contributors: Conor, Harry, Ronan

The preseason is finally coming to a close and as the final roster moves and cuts happen, we finish up our season previews with an NFC South and West mega-podcast. In the NFC South we look at Tampa Bay outfit with plenty of talent but even more questions, especially around their star QB; we assess a Falcons team one year removed from 28-3 and perhaps ready to compete for NFL supremacy again; we review the Cam Newton Panthers and wonder if this team is better or worse and finally give major hype to a New Orleans outfit with real potential to give Brees one more ring. In the NFC West, we get confused between our love of Jimmy G and the strange decisions of John Lynch in San Francisco, run the rule over a vastly changed Cardinals team with their new coach/QB combo of Wilks and Bradford, get excited over a Rams team who added a boatload of elite NFL talent and question the wisdom of Seahawks team with lots of changes but perhaps still living in the past. The preseason is practically over so make sure you are

With the preseason entering its final stages, we cast our eye over a rugged NFC North in our latest season preview podcast. Can Matt Nagy give Trubisky a Goff-like renaissance in Chicago? How likely is it that Patricia can impose the Patriot Way on a mediocre Lions outfit? Can Aaron Rodgers single handedly win another ring in Green Bay? And will Kirk Cousins finally provide the Vikings with the firepower needed to claim Minnesota's first Super Bowl? The preseason is long and full of terrors so make sure you're ready for the light of real football with the All Four Quarters Podcast. Contributors: Conor, Harry, Ronan

We're closing in on the start of the season, and with that we turn the division that produced last year's Superbowl champs - the NFC East. Can Dak and Zeke lift the Cowboys out of their slump? Can the Eagles soar again and repeat? Can the Giants new management restore stability? And how will the Muzungus find a way to mess everything up this year? All this and more in a new episode of All Four Quarters Podcast! Contributors: Conor, Harry, Ronan