Establish the Pass

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 159 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss the blockbuster Julio Jones trade from the Atlanta Falcons to the Tennessee Titans. Are the Titans the favorite to win the AFC South after landing Jones? What does the acquisition mean for Ryan Tannehill's fantasy value? Where do the Falcons go from here as they move on from a franchise cornerstone? Why wasn't Atlanta...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 157 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan breakdown the early 2021 NFL Division futures odds following free agency and the draft, including their early favorites, best bets for each division, picks with the most value, and heavier underdogs who have a legitimate shot at making you money. Are we overthinking the Cowboys as NFC East favorites if Dak Prescott stays healt...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 156 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan breakdown the 2021 NFL schedule release with their initial reactions, including the games they're most looking forward to, the most exciting revenge matchups, the best quarterback showdowns, and much more. How big of a factor will injuries play with four teams playing 13 games before their bye week? Will the NFL regret putting...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 155 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss their biggest winners and losers from the 2021 NFL Draft, as well as some of their top-value picks and steals. While the Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, and Los Angeles Chargers all earned praise for their top selections as well as finding value that fit needs l...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 154 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss their immediate takeaways from the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, including Blake nailing his bold prediction as the Chicago Bears trade up to draft their franchise quarterback in Justin Fields, the biggest winners (the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles scored with their new receivers; Minnesota Vikings once...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 153 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan break down the slew of rumors leading up to the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, including the Patriots talking to the Panthers about a trade for the No. 8 pick, the possible Mac Jones-49ers smokescreen, the Falcons either going quarterback or Kyle Pitts at No. 4, the limitless possibilities for the Lions, and the Broncos' d...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 152 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2021 NFL Mock Draft live on the podcast, picking back up with the Jacksonville Jaguars' No. 25 selection. The Jags grab a weapon for Trevor Lawrence, the Browns defense gets even scarier, the Packers finally draft a wide receiver for Aaron Rodgers, and the Buccaneers land a potential superstar that makes their T...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 151 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2021 NFL Mock Draft live on the podcast, picking back up with the Las Vegas Raiders' No. 17 selection. The Silver & Black run to the podium to help retool their offensive line, the Dolphins add a potential star pass rusher, Washington's defense gets even scarier, the Bears go with skill over strength, the Co...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 150 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2021 NFL Mock Draft live on the podcast, picking back up with the Denver Broncos' No. 9 selection. Mac Jones becomes the fifth quarterback to be drafted in the top-10, the first defender in the draft is finally selected, and the Eagles address perhaps their biggest need by landing Jaylen Waddle. Follow Blake on...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 149 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan begin their 2021 NFL Mock Draft live on the podcast, starting with the first eight picks. After receiving the top selection with the Jacksonville Jaguars (based on Dillon receiving the No. 1 pick in 2020), Blake makes a fairly easy choice in new franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence. After the New York Jets take Zach Wilson at...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 148 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss the Panthers' blockbuster trade for Sam Darnold, including expectations for his fresh start in Carolina and why the Jets' return package indicates the franchise is in good hands with Joe Douglas. Then, they review the biggest needs the top 8 Super Bowl contenders (based on betting odds) must address in 2021. Follow Bla...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 147 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss a pair of trades at the top of the 2021 NFL Draft, with the San Francisco 49ers moving into a prime position to draft a quarterback and the Miami Dolphins continuing to rack up draft capital without sacrificing their opportunity to select a game-changing receiver at No. 6. With that first domino falling, Blake and Dill...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 146 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss the biggest winners and losers through the first week of 2021 NFL free agency. The winners are headlined by the New England Patriots, who addressed major needs on their roster in an effort to get back to the postseason immediately. On the losing side, the Chicago Bears make the most noise with their underwhelming Andy...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 145 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss the slew of signings at the beginning of the legal tampering period for NFL free agency, including the Patriots' surprising spending spree, the Buccaneers bringing the band back together with Shaquil Barrett as the icing on the cake, the Rams digging deep in their pockets to keep Leonard Floyd, the Browns solidifying t...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 144 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss Dak Prescott's blockbuster deal with the Cowboys, the murky Allen Robinson situation with the Chicago Bears, and the fallout of the 2021 NFL franchise-tag deadline, including the best landing spots for stars who surprisingly weren't tagged. Will the Bears ultimately trade Robinson, or can they really land Russell Wilso...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 143 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan review the 20 best players on NFL.com's Top 101 NFL Free Agents list for the 2021 offseason, including Dak Prescott in the No. 1 spot, fantasy football superstars who could put up even bigger numbers with new homes, a slew of the game's best offensive linemen, premier pass rushers hoping to land blockbuster deals, and other ou...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 142 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over some of the biggest NFL headlines from the last week, including the Cardinals surprisingly winning the JJ Watt sweepstakes, Deshaun Watson not budging on his trade demand from the Texans, Washington parting ways with Alex Smith, the NFL likely adding a 17th game to the schedule for the 2021 season, and Russell Wilson's...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 141 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over some of the biggest headlines early in the 2021 NFL offseason, including the Eagles trading Carson Wentz to the Colts in a deal with one true winner as well as the Steelers' decision to bring back Ben Roethlisberger for one more year. They also mull over the best trade partners for the Raiders with Marcus Mariota, the...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 140 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan welcome Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller to the podcast. They discuss Waller's Raiders being within striking distance of the two-time defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs, his growing chemistry with Derek Carr as one of the most dynamic duos in football, Darren reflecting on already cementing himself in...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 139 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan welcome Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard to the podcast. They discuss Ricard's evolution from college defensive lineman to one of the best fullbacks in the NFL, the difficulties of navigating the 2020 season with the COVID-19 pandemic, where he ranks the crazy Ravens-Browns Week 14 matchup among the best games...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 138 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their biggest takeaways from Super Bowl 55 between the victorious Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs, including the Bucs generating the most pressure on an opposing quarterback in Super Bowl history despite hardly blitzing, Tampa Bay's dominance with the play-action pass, Patrick Mahomes managing to make h...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 137 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss their Super Bowl 55 picks and favorite Super Bowl betting prop predictions for this historic matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Will the coin toss be heads or tails? What color will the Gatorade bath be? Who will score the first touchdown? How do the Buccaneers slow down Patrick Mahomes? C...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 136 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their personal 2020-21 NFL awards, including MVP, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Team, Most Disappointing Team, Breakout Player of the Year, and much more. They also break down the blockbuster trade sending Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams and Jared Goff (as well as two future first-round picks and a third-ro...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 135 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss and make predictions for the 2021 NFL QB carousel, which might be the wildest we've ever seen. Will the Texans find a way to repair their relationship with Deshaun Watson, or will a godfather trade offer from the Dolphins or Jets send him packing? Is Matthew Stafford destined to continue his career in Indianapolis with...

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 134 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their biggest takeaways from the 2021 NFL Conference Championship games in the NFC and AFC, including the unstoppable machine that is the Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs, the Packers and Bills' questionable field goal decisions, officiating inconsistencies in Green Bay, Tom Brady finding a perfect second home in Tampa Bay,...