Establish the Pass

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 58 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss a recent report from the Miami Herald about the Miami Dolphins considering a trade offer for the Cincinnati Bengals' No. 1 pick to draft Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow. They break down Miami having the most draft capital to pull off such a deal, why from the Bengals' point of view it might make sense with the numerous...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 57 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan break down the best Monday Night Football game in modern NFL history between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams in 2018, with ESPN replaying some of the most memorable MNF games over the next five weeks. They then run through the best of the rest from the last couple decades, including the Steve Gleason game, four clas...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 56 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss Cam Newton's release from the Carolina Panthers, including where it makes sense for him to continue his career. With the New England Patriots rumored to not have interest and the Chicago Bears already trading for Nick Foles, the new-look Los Angeles Chargers make a compelling case. Then, after quickly reviewing the Ndam...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 55 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss the biggest winners and losers through the first week of NFL free agency, including teams, players, and coaches. The winners are headlined by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Bruce Arians after the franchise landed Tom Brady, as well as the Arizona Cardinals stealing DeAndre Hopkins. On the losing side, the Houston Texans a...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 54 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss Tom Brady's explosive decision to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the New England Patriots, including the fallout for both teams. Could Tampa Bay add Antonio Brown next, or even Todd Gurley? And with few QB options left on the free agent market, will Bill Belichick trade up in the draft, or even possibly look ah...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 53 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss the slew of signings and trades at the beginning of the legal tampering period for NFL Free Agency, including the Cardinals robbing the Texans of DeAndre Hopkins, the Browns loading up by landing Austin Hooper, and Dak Prescott staying put with the Cowboys. Then, they review the latest rumors about the Buccaneers becomi...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 52 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss the latest Tom Brady rumors connecting him to the Tennessee Titans. If Brady ends up in Nashville, do the New England Patriots make sense as a landing spot for Ryann Tannehill, or could the Las Vegas Raiders outspend them? Then, they wrap up by breaking down the disaster that is the Los Angeles Rams' new leaked logo, wh...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 51 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go all in and dedicate an entire podcast to the rumors and news surrounding Tom Brady's impending free agency. They discuss the possibility of Brady joining the 49ers, Belichick's unproductive talk with the future Hall of Famer, other teams that appear to be great fits with their current rosters, and they just won't let go of c...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 50 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss the next 20 players on NFL.com's Top 101 NFL Free Agents list, including a pair of suitors ready to claim Hunter Henry, the Colts zeroing in on Philip Rivers, a cloud of uncertainty covering Jameis Winston, the most intriguing landing spot for Austin Hooper, and a pair of game-changing receivers ready to cash in. Finall...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 49 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan review the best players on NFL.com's Top 101 NFL Free Agents list, including Dak Prescott at No. 1, a trio of elite pass rushers who are about to get paid, an additional pair of Cowboys with uncertain futures, two players pivotal to the Titans' success in 2019, and a 7-time Pro Bowl receiver who could use a change of scenery. F...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 48 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss the latest reports and rumors as NFL Free Agency nears, including what's going on with Stefon Diggs, how Andy Dalton could end up with the Patriots, the endless "sources" claiming they know what Tom Brady is going to do, the best fits for Philip Rivers, Teddy Bridgewater getting paid, and a possible A..J. Gree...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 47 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan welcome 3-time Pro Bowler and 2-time First-Team All-Pro fullback Mike Tolbert to the podcast. They discussed whether or not Patrick Mahomes is human, how perfectly he'd fit into Kyle Shanahan's offense, the next step for Philip Rivers as he leaves the Chargers, great players slipping through the cracks in the NFL Draft, the bes...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 46 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss the official end of the Philip Rivers era with the Chargers, picking the best fit for him in free agency as well as debating where the Bolts go from here under center. Then, they discuss what makes moving David Johnson and Todd Gurley so tough for the Cardinals and Rams, the latest on the Tom Brady rumors, Derek Carr's...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 45 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss their biggest takeaways from a dramatic Super Bowl 54, including the unstoppable force that is Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid finally getting the monkey off his back, the unsung hero for the Chiefs, how much blame is fair for Kyle Shanahan and Jimmy Garoppolo, and why the future is still bright for the 49ers. Then, they dis...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 44 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan break down all of their predictions for Super Bowl 54 between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs to cap off the 2020 NFL Playoffs. After looking at sillier props about the coin toss and national anthem, they go over their best betting props to cash in on, a prediction for the over/under, which team takes home the Lo...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 43 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their personal 2019 NFL awards for the season, ranging from more standard picks like MVP and Coach of the Year to what our podcast is all about: the greatness of the AFC South and stud waiver wire pickups in fantasy football that we'll never forget. Produced and edited by ClutchPoints, Inc. Follow Blake on Twitter: @The...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 42 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their biggest takeaways from the championship round of the 2020 NFL Playoffs, including the greatness that is Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs finding a way to slow down Derrick Henry, the 49ers' dominant first-half performance, and why the season was still a success for the Packers. Then, they go over their initial thoughts...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 41 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan start by discussing some of the biggest NFL news of the week, including the never-ending Antonio Brown saga, Odell Beckham Jr. causing a stir after LSU's National Championship victory, Luke Kuechly's surprising retirement, and Joe Burrow already playing 3-D chess for the Bengals. Then they break down their AFC and NFC Champions...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 40 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their biggest takeaways from the divisional round of the 2019 NFL Playoffs, including the 49ers' demolition of the Vikings, the Titans breaking the Ravens' hearts, the insanity that was Texans-Chiefs, and the Packers finding a way to squeeze past Russell Wilson and the Seahawks. Then, they wrap-up the 2020 NFL coaching...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 39 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan start by discussing all of the coaching carousel rumors and reports, including why the Redskins made a great decision hiring Ron Rivera, the unpredictable nature of the Giants and Browns searches, who best fits the Panthers' needs, and why Jerry Jones needs to stop dragging his feet and make a decision with Jason Garrett. Then...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 38 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their biggest takeaways from Week 17 of the 2019 NFL season, including the Dolphins' incredible upset of the Patriots, the Niners winning a nail-biter to clinch the NFC's top seed, the Packers barely hanging on to land a bye, what could've been for the 2019 Cowboys, and the Ravens continuing to dominate with their backu...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 37 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss all of their NFL predictions heading into Week 17, including their game of the week (a lot more than just the NFC West title is up for grabs between the 49ers and Seahawks), betting locks of the week (the Chiefs should cruise to a double-digit win over the Chargers), and upsets of the week (can the Browns' disastrous 20...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 36 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their biggest takeaways from Week 16 of the 2019 NFL season, including the Eagles essentially wrapping up the NFC East title, bizarre losses for the Seahawks and Steelers, the Chiefs and Patriots both winning in their pursuit of a bye, the Ravens clinching the AFC's top seed, the intense shootout between the Rams, and 4...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 35 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss all of their NFL predictions heading into Week 16, including their games of the week (a lot is on the line when the Packers take on the Vikings Monday night), betting locks of the week (the Ravens should get their revenge and roll over the drama-ridden Browns), upsets of the week (do the Bills have what it takes to defe...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 34 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their biggest takeaways from Week 15 of the 2019 NFL season, including the Cowboys' blowout win over the Rams, the Ravens' continued march to the top seed in the AFC and an MVP award for Lamar Jackson, Buffalo securing their first 10-win season in 20 years, what makes the Chiefs so scary (and it's not just Patrick Mahom...