4th String Takes

A full recap of the Seahawks’ 29-13 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX — defense, MVP honors, and what it means for the league’s quarterback landscape this offseason. We dive into Seattle’s dominant performance, Kenneth Walker III’s MVP game, the Patriots’ offensive struggles, and the quarterback moves shaping 2026! 

This week on the podcast we break down the biggest talking points in the NFL: Patriots owner Robert Kraft was surprisingly left off the Hall of Fame ballot amidst a weekend full of snubs and debate. We preview the upcoming Super Bowl matchup with key storylines and X‑factor players to watch. Plus, we wrap up NFL Honors Part 2 — who took home hardware, who got robbed, and what it all means for the...

This episode covers the biggest storylines around NFL Honors, including the stunning omission of Bill Belichick from the Hall of Fame. We also analyze Mike LaFleur’s hire in Arizona, what it says about Kyler Murray’s future, and why Klint Kubiak is gaining traction as a potential Raiders hire. Awards, legacy, and league trends—fully unpacked.

In Episode 4 of 4th String Takes, we break down everything from Championship Sunday in the NFL. We react to the NFC and AFC Conference Championship games, what went right, what went wrong, and what it means heading into the Super Bowl. We also dive into the coaching news shaking up the league—Matt LaFleur landing a contract extension in Green Bay and Mike McCarthy finding his way back onto the sid...

4th String Takes is back with a full slate. We break down the National Championship, dig into the latest coaching hires and vacancies across football, and discuss the fallout from Trevon Diggs’ release and what it means moving forward. The episode wraps with a deep dive into the DJ Moore situation and the Bears locker room drama, followed by our closing thoughts on where things go from here.

Connor was riding high after the Broncos pulled out a big win—until the celebration came to a screeching halt with some brutal news right after: Bo Nix is out for the rest of the season. We break down the emotional swing, what it means for Denver going forward, and Sean Payton’s confidence in Stidham stepping up. Plus, the Bears welcome the Rams at home, and it’s time for Caleb Williams to put tog...

This week, Mjay, Curtis, and Baghead break down the hottest NFL topics: the latest coaching vacancies, the possibility of Dak Prescott heading to Pittsburgh, and why John Harbaugh might not be the guy. Hot takes, laughs, and fan debate included.