The AD's Office

The NFL Top 100 ranks the best players in the league, regardless of position. Here's the AD's Office's twist on it. Alternating picks, taking the best players from each team in the NFL. From the obvious (Mahomes) to the surprising (Kittle?), we cover all the names you need to know on the teams you don't follow as closely as your favorite. Plus, we take some rabbit trails about vegetables and helme...

Theoretically, any NFL team could win the Super Bowl any given season. This week, we lay out what it would take for your favorite team to hoist the Lombardi. For some teams (ahem, Chiefs), it wouldn't take much. For others? Well, the Panthers might not need to plan a parade just yet. . Thanks for joining us in the AD's Office, hosted by Alex Larsen and Devon Plecas. Each week, we'll take you throu...

Coaches matter—so much so, we went double length this week to break down the tiers of NFL coaches. More than probably any major sport, NFL head coaches dictate success (and squander potential). From "Proven Winners" to "Garbage," we rank every single team's coach. We let Jonathan Gannon have a mulligan to get things started (05:15). The win/loss record of Sean McDermott should give him job securit...

This week, we're talking bold predictions. From J.J. McCarthy sitting until Week 10 to several stunning trades, we give some spicy takes. In the NFC North, it's personal—and ridiculous. Alex thinks Sam Darnold is worth a 2nd Round pick, and Devon thinks Jameson Williams goes off this season. Will Derrick Henry feast in Baltimore? Will Lamar Jackson get injured? We have thoughts. Maybe the boldest...

Here it is—the AD's Office QB Rankings. The full NFL, picked one over the other. From Patrick Mahomes to whoever starts for Denver, we cover the 45 QBs most likely to play or matter in some way. We go head to head with every possible matchup—pairings like Tyrod Taylor vs. Bryce Young and Jalen Hurts vs. Lamar Jackson. Will Levis presents the first disagreement between Alex and Devon (06:05). We al...

Deion Sanders said "If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good." In other words—jerseys matter. We're talking the best and the worst jerseys in the NFL, in honor of the Vikings adding a new Winter Warrior alternate jersey. From the powder blue Chargers to the "Century Red" Giants, we cover a ton. The Bengals might have the best alternate ever (?) with the White Tigers (04:50)...

Justin Jefferson got *paid* and so we're talking Wide Receivers. We open right away with First Down—$140M/4yrs (00:45). Jefferson absolutely raked it in, and might just be worth every penny. We also take a glancing shot at Jordan Poole. As the resident Vikings fan, Alex isn't surprised at the contract amount. The reason for it starts a heated debate—because Devon doesn't think Jefferson is the cle...

We're building super teams—back and forth drafting to build a perfect lineup. We flip a coin to get things started, and—no surprise—Patrick Mahomes is the first overall pick (01:30). Devon stacks his WR room, and Alex builds a versatile attack. Devon's fandom shows up a time or two (or three), too. After a run on lineman, we loop back to fill out the weapons. The LSU to the NFL pipeline fully alig...

Episode 10 is upon us, and we're looking at last year's division winners and debating who's most likely to tumble. First Down comes quickly, as we examine the NFC North (01:30). Devon thinks the Vikings are headed downstream, and Alex's lets his bias convince him the Vikings can beat the Bears. Then it's the AFC North, which is going to be a bloodbath. The Ravens could get MVP-level talent from La...

We're headed back to Mount Rushmore—this time, it's the defense. Devon's still denying the existence of the real Mount Rushmore, but he's fully on board with the NFL versions. We kick things off with our First Down—the linebackers (02:40). Some of the most well-known defensive players in NFL history roamed the middle of the field. From Ray Lewis to Dick Butkus, we cover some of the all-time legend...

In true offseason mode, we explore some of the common debates in football fandom. This week, we build our Mount Rushmores for modern-era quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. First, a short history lesson about South Dakota's pride (which Devon thinks is fake?). Our First Down takes on the greatest QBs, and Tom Brady is the biggest lock of any conversation (05:18). We debate...

The NFL Draft has come and gone, and we have the grades. Your team probably did well—unless you're a Falcons fan. From the Bay (02:20) to the Bears opening the night last Thursday, we talk about all the big moves. Caleb Williams went No. 1 overall, as expected. Devon's not a fan of Chicago's second pick, though. We cover the Bengals and Bills, who just need to refine good rosters built around grea...

It's the AD's Office Mock Draft, at long last. We flip a coin to see who goes first, then alternate picks through the entire first round. Devon opens the episode with an open invite to his home to watch the draft, and we explain how we plan to go through the draft with no trades. The first pick? Easy—Caleb Williams to the Bears (03:20). Will it be quarterbacks 1, 2, 3, even 4? Or will Marvin Harri...

It's time to introduce this year's prospects. From the big-name quarterbacks to the insane amount of top-tier offensive tackles, we cover almost everyone you'll need to know. For our First Down, we jump in the deep end (01:35). Will we see four QBs taken to start the NFL Draft for the first time ever? Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, JJ McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr., and Bo Nix—all going...

Before the NFL Draft commences, we take a look at some all-time great draft picks and some all-time busts. On First Down, we name the single greatest draft pick of all time (00:57). (Hint: He was picked No. 199.) Then we quickly hit our Second Down—the worst single draft pick of all time (03:30). Then, it's Third Down with a list of great draft picks, from Joe Montana to Jim Brown (05:38). Oh, and...

The NFL Draft is just three weeks away. As we prepare for our Super Bowl, let's take a look at the confidence rating of every team heading into the most important weekend of the offseason. Our First Down hits the A Tier teams—teams like the Chiefs who consistently ace the draft (03:30). Quarterbacks matter more than any other single position, and success—Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, etc.—helps "dr...

This week, we're talking all about dumb NFL rules—inspired by the recent ban of the "hip-drop tackle." Some NFL rule changes are good—like allowing substitutions. Other rule changes we don't love. Above all else, the NFL wants to make money—and the rules will favor whatever brings in the most cash. With the hip-drop change, Alex and Devon disagree significantly. Devon thinks it's unrealistic to st...

Season 2 is here! The AD's Office is back with more NFL takes, recaps, and need-to-know stories. We'll give you the social ammo you need to talk to the people in your life who love football as much as us. We open the free agency discussion with the biggest name on the market—Kirk Cousins (03:10). He's a Falcon now, and he's a mercenary. A handful of other QBs moved around, and the dominoes almost...

Season 2 of The AD's Office incoming! A new NFL league year means a new season of your mom's favorite NFL podcast. Every Wednesday, we'll arm you with the social ammo you need to talk shop with your spouse, kids, friends, and coworkers. We'll give you "Four Downs" to highlight the top stories from each week, and our "Out of Bounds" play of the week is the mic-drop moment you need to look like a di...

Offseason Power Rankings—every NFL team, 1–32. The Panthers are dead last, and the defending champion Chiefs get No. 1. Ultimately, Mahomes is inevitable and we don't want to suggest he's not. We debate the order, but settle on a full list—with Devon's Lions at 3 and Alex's Vikings at 21. It's easy to drop the Cowboys out of the Top 5, and the Browns tumble pretty far. It's tough to admit that the...

It's NFL Combine week, which is perfect entertainment for die-hard fans. Check out @mathbomb on Twitter for some incredible athletic insights. In this episode, we go through the relationship status of every single quarterback in the league. We're not talking WAGs, we're talking QB:Team relationships. Every quarterback falls into one of five major relationship categories (04:02)—Married, Ring-Shopp...

It's the offseason, which means the storylines just get better. This week, we focus on the Franchise Tag. The window opened February 20, and for the next few weeks, teams are playing chess with key players. Guys are going to get paid big, and still (rightfully) be upset about it. We discuss Kirk Cousins and his franchise tag finessing, the pros and cons of a franchise tag, and go through some like...

What's up sports fans? We're living in the Dynasty Era—and the Chiefs Kingdom has it locked down. In the most-watched telecast of all time, the defending champs went back to back, and Kyle Shanahan experienced his second blown Super Bowl. We recap the game, talk about how it looked for the first half, and examine the mental edge needed to win the big one. We throw most of the blame on the head coa...

What's up sports fans? It's Pro Bowl week (as we wait for the Super Bowl). We don't care much about football players golfing or wakeboarding—so we also talked All Pro rankings. If the Pro Bowl is a popularity contest, the All Pro is earned through blood, sweat, and tears. This year's Pro Bowl Games didn't offer nearly the intensity of past games, although the social media highlights are kind of fu...

What's up sports fans? Championship weekend is over, and the Super Bowl LVIII matchup is set. Before the 49ers take on the Chiefs in Sin City, we recap how it all went down. Only two game to talk about, and the better team choked in both instances. We talk about the experience factor, and why the Chiefs and Niners relied on having been there and done that. The Ravens abandoned their power rush ide...