National Pass Time

Aaron Rodgers reports to camp, but he is still working to finalize his audition for Let's Make a Deal. Another segment of Jets gonna Jet, but with a twist: Zach Wilson isn't technically a Jet (yet). The Denver Broncos will play out the season with a bridge quarterback, but who will start isn't a Lock. Trey Lance is unsigned and Deshaun Watson is unsolicited in this episode of National Pass Time.

Tom Brady proves that he can persevere without a supporting ligament as long as he has a strong supporting cast. Jimmie Ward isn't buying the Matthew Stafford hype, yet still manages to hype him up. The 2021 NFL training camp officially kicks off Wednesday for the Dallas Cowboys, while America's original "America's Team" begins practice Thursday in preparation for the HoF game. The NFL and NFLPA a...

We are less than two weeks away from the start of training camp, but many high-profile players still have contract situations to finalize. Were the Dallas Cowboys really the most intriguing option for Hard Knocks? Will Lamar Jackson ball his way out of a contract extension? Patrick Mahomes takes a shot at Justin Herbert... are the Chargers ready to strike back? We discuss all this and more.

Derek Carr believes the Raiders were four plays away from finishing in the top-5 last season, but his math (and our math) gets blurry when we dig into the details. The Patriots have prospered since forcing their way out of England, but can N'Keal Harry find as much success after leaving New England? Recent events required a National Pass Crime segment discussing the Dan Snyder investigation, Frank...

The NFL's COVID opt-out deadline is Friday, July 2 at 4pm Eastern Time, but we don't expect Aaron Rodgers to go that route in his fight against the Packers. Davante Adams dreams of playing with Derek Carr, but is a reunion with Rodgers in Las Vegas more likely? We also discuss whether Pete Carroll, Jon Gruden, Kliff Kingsbury, Matt Nagy, or Mike McCarthy are entering a make-or-break season. Lastly...

Chris Simms revealed his top 40 QB rankings this week and had a consensus list going until throwing in an Allen wrench at #2. We establish a new hierarchy for QBs beyond Patrick Mahomes, and the order may be surprising. Listen, subscribe, comment with your own rankings...but your Joe Judgery likely won't change our outlook on Daniel Jones.

Carl Nassib makes history as the first active gay player in the NFL, and we could not be happier for him. The League's stance on vaccines is clear: players on the naughty list will be getting Cole. Lamar Jackson is eligible to negotiate his next contract, but will the Ravens say "nevermore"? Deshaun Watson may have more leverage to get paid this year (and still not play for the Texans) by reportin...

The Linemen scored in the final minutes to beat the Jousters in The Spring League Mega Bowl Championship game this Saturday, and it got us thinking - how can a second professional football league sustain success?  In this episode put on our commissioner hats and detail ways a start-up league like the TSL, XFL, AAF, and USFL can not just survive, but thrive (*hint*, it involves making money)....

The first week of mandatory minicamps are complete, and we begin the show with the no shows. Multiple teams and multiple players have called an audible, but only the top coaches (and us) will know whether skipping camp is the right play call. If you don't give this podcast a chance: FINE (but, we'll waive the fine if you subscribe).

The NFL is embracing mobile quarterbacks, and coincidentally there has been more QB movement this offseason than ever before. Half the teams are already positioned to have a new leader under center, but could one convert their QB change into The Super Bowl Shuffle? We discuss the offseason moves of established QBs who are truly successors, and which moves, or lack thereof, will actually Hurts thei...

A physical (and $12M in cap space) stands in the way of making the Julio Jones trade official, but is this the first of many high-profile players moving post-June 1? We discuss the impact this trade will have on the AFC and NFC South, plus which suitors Bumbled an opportunity to secure a catch. The NFL's first mandatory mini-camps begin this week, and it will become clearer which teams' profiles a...

With The Spring League exploring failed NFL rule change proposals, we discuss additional ways to make the NFL more fun. Jon and Toaster throw the book at the rules by challenging salary caps, overtime, kicking, and even attire. Practical or impractical, nothing is off the table as long as there is consent from 21 of the league owners.

Another quarterback has voiced displeasure with his current team, so we discuss whether the Seattle Seahawks have done enough to satisfy Russell Wilson this offseason. The Julio Jones rumors are swirling and the latest indicate that the Seahawks may be bringing in a quality side-dish to let Russ cook. Without additional offensive support, it may only be one more early playoff exit before Russ turn...

Aaron Rodgers has his bag packed, but it's not for Green Bay's OTAs. National Pass Time discusses whether Aloha means hello or goodbye for the reigning NFL MVP.

The Atlanta Falcons have the worst salary cap situation in the NFL, and in this episode we discuss the moves that must be made. The restructuring of Matt Ryan's contract was not a commitment to the QB but rather the only option remaining from the previous regime to free up cap space. After passing on Justin Fields, the Falcons are left with an offensive conundrum that is the Pitts. Falcons fans sh...

In this episode we discuss the possibility of Robert Kraft pulling the strings behind the Patriots selection of Mac Jones, and what it means for Bill Belichick's future as head coach of the team. Is Belichick chasing Don Shula's legacy, or Tom Bradys? 

Recapping the NFL draft process, including which teams failed in recognizing the positional value to best improve their roster. We explain how the strategy of drafting for need or best player available handcuffs the team when considering rookie contracts are paid based on the position taken in the draft, not the position taken on the field. Running backs are like cars: as long as they run, there's...

The NFL schedule is out! We breakdown everything you need to know for week 1, and all the top matchups throughout the year. Find out who got screwed (Chicago), who got a gift (San Fran), and who the league is setting up for success. 

In this episode we discuss the teams we feel have made the jump into the "contender" category based on their offseason moves. We also talk DK Metcalf's Olympic qualifying bid, another round of Jets Gonna Jet, and the affect the NFLPA's wish for players to skip OTAs has on the rookie class.

Now that the dust has settled from the 2021 NFL draft, we give our biggest takeaways, including: our favorite and least favorite selections, the overall team classes that we loved/hated, why so many teams doubled-down on their bad quarterbacks, the Aaron Rodgers saga, and the birth of a new segment, "Jet's gonna Jet".  Become a supporter of the pod with monthly donations at: https://anchor.fm...

We recap the first round of the 2021 NFL draft including Trevor Lawrence (yawn), Zach Wilson (double yawn), 49ers & Trey, Bears getting their guy in Fields, McCorkle Jones with Belichick, and the picks that made us lol (sorry, Raiders). 

A quick reaction to the news of Teddy Bridgewater getting traded from Carolina to Denver and what it tells us about the Broncos' plan for tomorrow's draft. Buckle up.

In the first official episode of the show, we discuss who the 49ers are taking at 3, some of our favorite anonymous quotes on draft-eligible players, if a 6th quarterback will get drafted in the first round, which QB-needy team misses out on their guy, and the most talked about NFL rule changes. 

Welcome to National Pass Time. The show for the football fan that - like us - can't get enough of the NFL.  We'll bring you two episodes a week focused on the latest NFL news, the most important position in sports, as well as some original segments to keep it light.  We’re not here to be too serious, or hot-takey. Basically, we’re what happens when you combine a journalism degree, with a...