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The craziness of free agency has calmed down, but we are still rolling along with our 2016 NFL Off-Season Analysis series. We have Last Word on Sports writer Dalton Tompkins discussing everything about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Robert Cooper talking about the Carolina Panthers. We also go through some more NFL Free Agency signings, if Mark Sanchez could really start for the Denver Broncos, Martavais Bryant's one year suspension, Dak Prescott's DUI and how it affects his draft status, and a lot more. Plus we give you our 2016 NCAA March Madness brackets in the last 15 minutes of the podcast as well.-------Time Stamps --------(3:45-23:20) More NFL Free Agency Talk, Martavais Bryant suspension, Mark Sanchez could he actually start at QB? (23:20- 45:50 Includes interview) Tampa Bay Bucs(45:50- 1:15:00 Includes interview) Carolina Panthers(1:15:00-End) NCAA Tournament Bracket Predictions

Well, the first couple of days of Free Agency have certainly lived up to the hype. Many players changed teams and there are some that stayed with their teams. We discuss as much of those as we possibly can in this edition of the podcast. We also continue on our 2016 NFL Off-Season Analysis series by ending our look at the AFC with the two teams at the bottom of the AFC South. Jimmy Christopher let's us in on what's happening with the Tennessee Titans and we also cover the Jacksonville Jaguars as well. So, a jampacked show full of stuff to talk about. This should certainly be a good one.------------ Time Stamps -------------(2:40-36:55) All the moves that have happened in Free Agency so far. (36:55-59:20 Includes Interview) Tennessee Titans(59:20-End Includes Interview) Jacksonville Jaguars

We continue on the road with our 2016 NFL Off-Season Analysis, as we begin our journey through the AFC South. James Fonty Foncannon gives us the info on what the Indianapolis Colts need and Ross Tiemann of the Fantasy Football Loungecast tells us everything about the Houston Texans as well. We also discuss DeMarco Murray going to the Tennessee Titans, Byron Maxwell and Kiko Alonso going to the Miami Dolphins, RG3 released, Peyton Manning officially retiring and more.------- Time Stamps --------(3:30-42:00) NFL News: Peyton Manning Retires, DeMarco Murray Traded, Kiko Alonso & Byron Maxwell to the Dolphins, and a lot more. (42:00- Includes Interview) Indianapolis Colts(1:13:20-End Includes Interview) Houston Texans

After a one day delay, we are back with another podcast, as we look at the last two remaining teams in the AFC East in our 2016 NFL Off-Season Analysis. Jeff Burkhart gives us a brief look at what the New England Patriots need this off-season, while Aaron Earlie gives us the skinny on everything going on with the Miami Dolphins. We also discuss the players that have been signed, who else has been released, and if anything in this silly season has surprised us so far.--------- Time Stamps --------(5:40-34:29) NFL News: More Releases, Players that have signed Franchise Tags, and deals that have been made. (34:29-51:25 Includes Interview) New England Patriots(51:25-End Includes Interview) Miami Dolphins

The 2016 NFL Off-Season Analysis marches on, as we head into the AFC East and we start off with two teams that have a true ire for each other. Last Word on Sports Chief Executive Officer Ben Kerr talks all things Buffalo Bills. Then we are joined by another Bills fan, Harry Broadhurst, live on the podcast to further our discussion on the team. we also have a special guest covering everything New York Jets.We also discuss the NFL considering shortening the Pre-Season schedule, some NFL winners from the Combine, Chargers wanting to trade the third pick, Tom Brady's extension and more.------------ Time Stamps -----------(3:05-34:00) NFL News: Eliminating Fourth Pre-Season game, San Diego Chargers Trading No. 3 Pick, Tom Brady's Extension & More. (34:00-1:08:35 Includes Interview) Buffalo Bills(1:08:35-End Includes Interview) New York Jets

We continue our 2016 NFL Off-Season Analysis series, as we finish out the AFC North by looking at the two teams in Ohio. Freelance Writer Sam Beckenstein gives us the lowdown on his Cleveland Browns and 411mania.com writer Wyatt Beougher discusses the everything about the Cincinnati Bengals. We also discuss some more players that have been Franchise tagged and other NFL news.------- Time Stamps -------(6:15-26:25) NFL News: Players Franchise Tagged, Sam Bradford price increase, Eagles shopping DeMarco Murray, Jaelen Strong arrest and more. (26:25-51:30 Includes Interview) Cleveland Browns (51:30-End Includes Interview) Cincinnati Bengals

We continue tonight with our 2016 NFL Off-Season Analysis. We move on to the AFC North and take a look at two bitter rivals, who had two totally different seasons in 2015. Two friends of the show, Michael Mitchell and Robert Hagan, join us to talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. They discuss their 2015 seasons, their 2016 team needs, some players to re-sign, and some players to keep an eye on for next season. We also talk about the suspensions of Randy Gregory, Nick Boyle, and the releases of Rams trio of players and more.------ Time Stamps -------(3:00-29:50) NFL News: NFL Combine changes, NFL withholding money from players, Heath Miller Retirement, Randy Gregory suspension, & More.(29:50-1:00:10 includes interview) Pittsburgh Steelers(1:00:10-End includes interview) Baltimore Ravens

We end our look at the AFC West by continuing our 2016 NFL Off-Season Analysis, going team-by-team looking at their team needs, who they should re-sign, and giving a short recap of their 2015 season. Thankfully, we are not alone and have enlisted a little help from some friends. Last Word on Sports Writer and Kansas City Chiefs fan Jarrett Middleton and San Diego Chargers season ticket holder since 1978, Rachelle Carpenter, give us the lowdown on their teams. We also look at some of the cuts that have already happened, players that have retired, and some potential moves that could be made by the time we see you again on Tuesday morning.------ Time Stamps -----(3:00-24:00) NFL News Players who could be cut or Franchised Tagged(24:00-42:00) Kansas City Chiefs Interview (42:00-47:00) We had audio issues and you get to hear us deal with it on-air(47:00-End) San Diego Chargers interview and discuss Chiefs and Chargers team needs

After taking our week off after the Super Bowl, we are primed and ready to go full boar into non-playing period of the National Football League. We begin our NFL Off-Season Analysis right here.Today, we start our team-by-team look at team needs, expiring contracts, who should be re-signed, some early draft decisions, and we do it with a little help from some friends. Steven Davis makes a return to talk about his Super Bowl winning Denver Broncos and Christopher Hale is also here to talk about his Oakland Raiders. We also spend some time talking about this weird scandal involving Peyton Manning and more.--------- Time Stamps --------(2:45-20:50) NFL News: Peyton Manning Tennessee scandal, Matt Forte and Mario Williams Released & More.(20:50-55:00) Off-Season Analysis (includes interview:) Denver Broncos(55:00-End) Off-Season Analysis (includes interview:) Oakland Raiders

Well, Super Bowl 50 is done and guess what? We are breaking it all down on our Super Bowl 50 Recao edition of the podcast. We discuss all of the little things that led to the Denver Broncos win and the Carolina Panthers loss, go over some of the big moments in the game, and what to make of a few things that happened after the game as well. Will this be the final game for Peyton Manning? Do we understand Cam Newton walking out of the post-game press conference? We discuss all of this and more. At the end, we talk about Marshawn Lynch deciding to retire, the 2016 NFL Hall of Fame and more on the Johnny Manziel situation, plus our thoughts on if Robert Griffin III fits with the Dallas Cowboys. ----------- Time Stamps ----------(3:25-1:04:45) Super Bowl 50 Recap from all angles1:04:45-End) Marshawn Lynch retiring, Johnny Manziel situation, RG3

I want to apologize upfront for the audio issues on this episode. The studio we use to record our live podcasts updated and apparently created problems for us that I (Sean) couldn't hear until the final product was created. I can't do anything about this popping sound that happens when Randy and Gary talk, I sound clear the whole show though. This will be fixed for our next episode on Sunday night though. If you want to listen to this anyway, the description and timestamps are below. We kick things off by discussing some of the NFL news that's been going around with Johnny Manziel and the situation with his girlfriend, the Rooney rule instituted for women involving executive positions, DeMarco Murray being uncomfortable in Philadelphia, and Colin Kapernick wanting out of San Francisco. Then we finish things out with the our Super Bowl 50 Preview Part 2. This is where we discuss the Denver Broncos offense vs. the Carolina Panthers defense. Can Peyton Manning outdo this Panthers front seven? Will it be tu

We kick things off tonight with Gary giving his thoughts on the Pro-Bowl. Then we discuss the NFL News that has been going around since the last time we did a podcast. We discuss Calvin Johnson's decision to retire and if it reflects at all on the Detroit Lions organization. We also talk about the San Diego Chargers decision to stay in San Diego for 2016, the new Thursday Night Football contract, more concussions reported this season than in previous years, Tyrod Taylor and Kirk Cousins wanting better contracts, and more. Then we do our Superbowl 50 Preview Part 1. We look at the powerful Carolina Panthers offense going against the best defense in the NFL in the Denver Broncos. Who has the edge? How can the Broncos stop Cam Newton? Will the Panther run game continue to be dominate? We try to answer these questions as best we can.We end the podcast by giving our thoughts on the controversial comments made by Cam Newton that had racial overtones and sent the media into a tizzy.-------------- Time Stamps ----

This is a pretty simple show, we discuss and breakdown what happened in the NFL Championship Sunday games and talk a few NFL news and notes.In our NFL Championship Sunday Recap, we discuss why the Carolina Panthers are Super Bowl bound and if anyone is going to stop them. We also talk about where the Arizona Cardinals should place blame for the loss.Then we talk about the AFC Championship game and how great of a defensive job the Denver Broncos did on Tom Brady and the New England Patriots offense. Did Peyton Manning do enough to convince you he could do well in the Super Bowl? And did Bill Belichick take one too many chances. We discuss a few NFL notes and then call it day.

We kick things off today by discussing a few news items, such as the NFL potentially putting Thursday Night Football on two channels, our thoughts on the Buffalo Bills hiring of Kathryn Smith as part of the Special Teams coaching staff, Josh Gordon applying for reinstatement, Chip Kelly signing a CFL Player, and who to keep our eyes on in the senior bowl. After that, we get into the two big games happening on Sunday with our NFL Championship Sunday Preview. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the teams in each game, answer some lingering questions we have and of course make those ever important predictions as well.--------- Time Stamps--------(2:44-5:30) We give our thoughts on The Pro Bowl(5:30-32:23) NFL News: TNF maybe going to two channels, Josh Gordon, Kathryn Smith, Chip Kelly, Senior Bowl(32:23-End) NFL Championship Game Previews

We kick things off today by doing a NFL Divisional Round Recap of the four games played over the weekend. We discuss the keys to the win and the loss, any concerns we have for the four remaining teams, and look ahead to the Championship Games as well. We do weave in discussions on the Doug Pederson hire by the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tennessee Titans retaining Mike Mularkey as well. We then finish things out by having a discussion about Cam Newton throwing away the 12th man flag, and if the NFL needs more players like Cam that have fun and celebrate more. (3:05-1:08:57) NFL Divisional Round Recap, Doug Pederson & Mike Mularkey, Concerns for remaining teams (1:08:57-End) Discussion about Cam Newton throwing away the Seahawks 12th Man Flag, and if the NFL needs more players like how Cam Newton is on and off the field.

We kick things off with a discussion on the move of the Rams back to Los Angeles and we also talk about all the recent coaching hires that have occurred since the last time we did a podcast. Can Hue Jackson really turn the Cleveland Browns around? Will the promotions for the Bucs and Giants really carry them to the next level? What about Chip Kelly in San Francisco? Does this mean Collin Kapernick is a Quarterback in the NFL again? We discuss all of this and more. Then we finish things out by doing our NFL Divisional Round Playoff Preview. We look at each game, what are the keys for each team, what are some of the big injury concerns? How will they affect the teams? And of course we make predictions for each game as well.(2:40-14:10) Discussion about Rams moving back to Los Angeles(14:10-40:30) Talk about each coaching hire made since 1/11/16 and the news about Chris Mortensen(40:30-End) NFL Divisional Round Preview discussing each game and making predictions.

We kick things off today, with a short post-game discussing the College Football National Championship game, which Alabama won 45-40 over the Clemson Tigers. We discuss why Alabama won and why Clemson lost and also discuss where this puts Nick Saban in the annals of coaching. We move on to breakdown what happened over the weekend in the National Football League, with our NFL Wildcard Weekend Recap. We discuss each game, talk about what stood out to us about each of the winning teams, some of the controversies, and what to expect coming up in the Divisional Round. Finally, we end things by discussing some more coaching changes and the latest NFL news.

We kick things off tonight by discussing all of the coaching changes and decisions by teams, including the surprise firing of Lovie Smith, Tom Coughlin stepping down, Sean Payton staying in New Orleans and more. Then we transition to going game by game and doing a NFL Wildcard Weekend Preview, discussing each game, going over strengths and weaknesses of each team and also giving out predictions for them as well. We also go ahead and give predictions for the rest of the NFL Playoffs here as well. Finally, we spend a little time talking about the National Championship Game that happens on Monday night.

Due to the NFL regular season nearly coming to a close and another holiday happening on Thursday night into Friday, we are basically doing two podcasts on one night. Don't worry, we will still be doing all the things we normally do, plus talk about some of the big news of the day like Chip Kelly fired from his position as Philadelphia Eagles head coach and more. We kick things off with a short post-game for the Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos Monday Night Football game. This leads directly into discussing if the Broncos could go far in the playoffs and how AJ McCarron's injury will affect the Bengals going forward. Then we end things here by talking about Peyton Manning and if we believe the HGH reports (10:00-26:05)After that, we do a mixture of looking back at NFL Week 16, discussing the games that mattered, our level of concern for each of the playoff teams, and we also do a full NFL Week 17 Preview in here as well making predictions for all of the games and how they affect the playoff scenarios. We

This edition of the podcast is coming out a little early due to the holidays, so we basically just start out doing the NFL Week 16 Preview (10:00-1:14:45.)We discuss and breakdown all the games happening this week, answer questions about the teams that matter, take a look at some key fantasy matchups that will be important for those Fantasy Football Championship games and more. Then we finish things out by going over some of the College Bowl games (1:14:45-End) and making predictions from the Bahamas Bowl to the Quick Lane Bowl. We will do the rest on our NFL Week 16 Recap podcast on Tuesday morning.