The Hot Read Podcast

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT discuss: -What the tenuous Diggs trade to the Texans means for Houston & the AFC South (2:01) -L'Jarius Sneed's contract details (20:35) -What people are getting so wrong about the Joe Alt conversation (and why) w/ Mike Herndon (22:35) ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here: easton@broadwayspo...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT discuss: -The health of L'Jarius Sneed's knee + everything else we heard from him at his introductory press conference (00:54) -The Titans aren't necessarily done in free agency, but they're on to the draft for now (23:55) -Ran Carthon explains how the Titans' biggest offseason additions were less a part of their plan, and more a result of sit...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze is joined by friend of the show Stoney Keeley of The SoBros Network to discuss: -Should the Titans' primary goal be competing, or finding out what they have in Will Levis? (5:04) -The Titans have four positions of serious need: OL, DL, EDGE, and LB. Which positions MUST they address in the draft? (18:14) -What the Titans' First Round pick says about how they...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT go through Easton's Mock Draft 1.0! -The NFL Owners Meetings produced one great rule change, and one very annoying one (2:05) 1st Round Mock: -Picks 1-6 (16:50) -Picks 7-12 (30:30) -Picks 13-18 (41:54) -Picks 19-24 (54:38) -Picks 25-32 (58:50) -Titans 7-Round Mock: (1:07:03) ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? E...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT discuss: -It's Dad Season (1:46) -How The Titans landed Sneed, and why trading for him was such a bargain (4:35) -Breaking down Sneed's new long-term contract: is Tennessee REALLY paying him $55M guaranteed? (19:31) -Why the Chiefs absolutely DID NOT have to make this move, and despite what you've heard, were not in a financial bind at all (26:2...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT discuss: -Calvin Ridley: Truths & Lies (2:00) -What is the Titans' plan on defense in 2024, exactly? (12:40) -Missing out on Chase Young and Jerome Baker (23:15) -The kinds of players you can sign when you wait until the summer (38:03) -Is L'Jarius Sneed the next move for Ran Carthon? (44:50) -The News with Producer JT: New & future Titans, QB...

On today's episode Easton Freeze and JT Ruhnke join Zach Lyons on A Football Show to discuss: Press Conference Reactions (5:24) Calvin Ridley changes things (10:50) Titans Draft Strategy? (22:32) Titans Still Need to Adress the OL (43:43) Ljarius Sneed still a possibility? (1:07:40) ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here: easton@broadwaysportsmedi...

On today's episode Producer JT discusses: Titans make fours signings (3:26) Who else should the Titans sign? (39:14) Trade for Tee Higgins or Ljarius Sneed? (43:03) Titans Trade Back? (50:50) ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here: easton@broadwaysportsmedia.com Subscribe to The Hot Read Podcast here: Apple: https://apple.co/3eGTlel Spotify: https...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT discuss: -Key dates coming up in the offseason (2:58) -The most important positions for the Titans to address before the draft (9:15) -Free Agency philosophy: Big game hunting, when to overpay, and cautionary tales of "winning" the offseason (17:15) -The stacked safety market (28:30) -Andre Dillard & Mekhi Becton (29:46) -Are there any trade can...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT discuss: -The Titans will do one of exactly seven things at the 7th overall pick (2:08) -Will the 1st round of the draft be so offense-heavy that the Titans are tempted to pick defense in the 2nd? (10:34) -The fundamental issue with selecting a 2nd round receiver (21:58) -Will any of the "1st round locks" at WR fall into Tennessee's lap at 38? (...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & Producer JT Ruhnke react to everything from Day 3 of the combine INCLUDING: Everythig JT Heard from the Offensive Linemen (2:01) Trevor Sikkema's Thoughts on The Titans Draft Position (25:09) WR Testing (34:56) ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here: easton@broadwaysportsmedia.com Subscribe to The Hot Read...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & Producer JT Ruhnke react to everything from Day 4 of the combine INCLUDING: Everything We Heard from Media Availability (3:25) WR's with Trevor Sikkema (9:09) WR's with Danny Kelly (13:45) CB Combine Testing (36:23) ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here: easton@broadwaysportsmedia.com Subscribe to The Hot...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & Producer JT Ruhnke react to everything from Day 3 of the combine INCLUDING: Addressing the middling Saftey class (1:40) Brock Bowers to Nashville? (10:45) The Loaded Cornerback Class (17:43) DL/LB Testing and Traits Philosophy (30:20) ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here: easton@broadwaysportsmedia.com Su...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & Producer JT Ruhnke react to everything from Day 2of the combine INCLUDING: The Prospects That Stood Out (6:55) The Titans NFLPA Grade (25:44) ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here: easton@broadwaysportsmedia.com Subscribe to The Hot Read Podcast here: Apple: https://apple.co/3eGTlel Spotify: https://spoti....

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & Producer JT Ruhnke react to everything from Day 1 of the combine INCLUDING: Carthon's Opinion on 7 (12:16) What will the Titans do at WR + The OL and WR Debate (22:22) Bill Callahan's Impact (46:55) ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here: easton@broadwaysportsmedia.com Subscribe to The Hot Read Podcast here...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & Producer JT Ruhnke preview the 2024 NFL Combine: The Hot Read Podcast Draft Philosophy: (4:41) The Biggest Storylines of The NFL Combine: (12:38) Who will Rise or Fall the Most?: (41:40) Why the Titans need much more than just OT and WR:(49:11) ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here: easton@broadwaysportsme...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT are joined by Randy Mueller! Randy is the 2000 NFL Executive of the Year, a former GM with the Saints and Dolphins, Executive with the Seahawks and Chargers, and is now a writer and podcaster with The Athletic! They discuss: -Hiring friends: the art of balancing familiarity with talent when hiring a new staff (1:40) -When to go after need vs. pu...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT are joined by friend of the show Sam Phalen of AtoZ Sports to discuss: -Their reaction to Titans' new DC Dennard Wilson and OC Nick Holz at their introductory press conference (2:40) -Honorable Mentions: Easton runs down some listener-submitted pet peeves, misconceptions, and often misunderstood offseason concepts (16:41) -Important Dates: Sam l...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT discuss: Looking at the background of the Titans' (nearly) fully completed coaching staff (7:18) The Tee Higgins delusion comes to a merciful end (37:00) Why the Chiefs' sustained success begins and ends with their drafting, and how Tennessee can emulate it themselves (45:50) Patrick Mahomes is Tiger, Tom Brady is Nicklaus (50:47) Tips? Thoughts...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT dive into: Recapping A Wild Super Bowl Media Week (4:41) Pumping the brakes on the Tee Higgins and Brock Bowers Hype (7:14) The Biggest Keys to Titans Success in 2024 (15:30) Reacting to the Titans hiring of Bo Hardegree (25:14) Super Bowl 58 Preview (28:38) The Super Bowl Best Bet Gauntlet (38:59) Brought to you by BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphou...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT are joined by friend of the show Kayla Anderson, cohost of 104.5 The Zone's "Ramon Kayla & Will"! They discuss the big picture of the Titans' offseason, including: -Why what Brian Callahan's peers have said about him means more than just your typical praises (6:48) -How Callahan's background with a diverse cast of QBs makes him the best option t...

Host Easton Freeze and Producer JT join Zach Lyons and Stoney Keeley for a Senior Bowl Megacast! Brought to you by BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse! Find a location near you at boombooz.com ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here: easton@broadwaysportsmedia.com Subscribe to The Hot Read Podcast here: Apple: https://apple.co/3eGTlel Spotify: https://...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT sit down with James Foster of AtoZ Film Room to discuss and learn about some of the top prospects here in Mobile for the Senior Bowl! -The Great Taco Debate (4:39) -Xavier Legette | WR, South Carolina (7:24) -Devontez Walker | WR, UNC (11:33) -Brenden Rice | WR, USC (15:58) -Roman Wilson | WR, Michigan (18:31) -Johnny Wilson | WR, FSU (21:30) -M...

On today’s episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT are LIVE in Mobile, Alabama at the Reese’s Senior Bowl! Brought to you by BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse! Find a location near you at boombooz.com ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here: easton@broadwaysportsmedia.com Subscribe to The Hot Read Podcast here: Apple: https://apple.co/3eGTlel Spoti...

On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & Producer JT discuss: -Takeaways From Brian Callahan's Press Conference (4:10) -The News with Producer JT (52:18) -The Championship Round Best Bet Gauntlet (58:51) Brought to you by BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse! Find a location near you at boombooz.com ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here: easton@broadw...