Geoff Schwartz Is Smarter Than You

Mitchell Trubisky was named the Bears' starting quarterback on Sunday, five months after the team traded for Nick Foles. Does this make sense? Plus, Geoff makes predictions how playing zero preseason games will affect what we see on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

ESPN writer Bill Barnwell joins the show to help explain why running backs don't get long-term deals, how Taysom Hill might fit in with Drew Brees, why Miami is lying to itself and which team he's all-in on this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

31 teams have unwittingly entered the Leonard Fournette Sweepstakes, Trevor Lawrence and Ja'Marr Chase are carefully planning their futures; and despite confirmation, the Big Ten is still a Big Mess. Plus, is Ted Lasso a good show? Geoff Schwartz & Gabe Goodwin have the latest from around the league. Cold open: Rams LB Clay Johnston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Se...

Geoff and Matt preview their AFC West and NFC West team win total predictions with bonus prop bet picks. Also, how will the league handle fans in stadiums? And we'll reflect on historic boycotts in the NBA and around the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

The NFL is dealing with a false positive COVID testing snafu, the Big Ten is as chaotic as ever, and Earl Thomas seems like he might actually be a Cowboy. All of that and more on Geoff Schwartz is Smarter Than You. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Geoff is discussing total win predictions for the AFC South, NFC South, and how the NFL is finally talking about having games in a bubble. Also, how much better will Tom Brady do than Jamies Winston, all of that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Geoff weighs-in on Big Ten players still pushing to play, Jerry Jones vowing to have fans in Dallas and Alex Smith’s inspiring and risky comeback; also: Dez Bryant in Baltimore, the return of Hard Knocks and Big Ben. Plus, find out why Geoff hates the beach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Geoff & Matt share advice for each AFC & NFC North team's win total projection heading into the season. This year's bounce-back team might surprise Cheeseheads. Plus, could Lamar Jackson win a rushing title? All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Power Five conferences are not in sync — even as Trevor Lawrence and dozens of players express a desire to play the 2020 season. Geoff explains why the conference leadership is moving slowly. Also, was Deion too old-school for shaming NFL players who opt-out? And we'll discuss Tom Brady's newfound playbook dilemma. #WeWanttoPlay: (2:05) Deion: (24:54) Tom Brady: (30:17) 'Move the Line' Betting Seg...

Matt Ford returns to the show with gambling advice in a fantasy-style confidence draft of win totals for every NFC East & AFC East team this season. We presume each team will play 16 games and you can't tell us otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

The NFL's COVID-19 opt-out deadline is now official (Thursday at 4 p.m. ET.), Pac-12 players have made their list of demands and we'll make predictions for quarterbacks getting a fresh start in 2020. Plus, how long will The Rock's XFL actually last? Cold Open: Devin McCourty NFL Opt-Out Deadline: (4:05) Pac-12's #WeAreUnited: (16:51) Old Faces, New Places: (34:17) 'Move the Line' Betting Segment:...

At least 13 Miami Marlins players and personnel tested positive and concern has spread to NFL media and players alike. Geoff and Gabe break down why caution is the path forward. Later, they'll discuss why first round draft picks aren't overrated & how slimmed-down telecasts will affect on-field play this season. Growing concern: (1:20) Jamal Adams: (20:15) Distanced telecasts: (28:29) 'Move the Li...

The NFL and the NFL Players Association reached an agreement Monday on daily testing for COVID-19 for at least the first two weeks of training camp. Geoff explains why this is such a huge leap forward . Later, we'll unpack how training camps will adversely affect rookies & what types of bets you should place this season. #WeWanttoPlay: (0:42) Training Camp: (20:32) COVID Gambling: (27:39) 'Move th...

Geoff's back on a special solo podcast with an update on how NFLPA concerns are evolving, Derrick Henry's contract extension, Dak Prescott's lack of a new contract extension and college football's late-arriving COVID guidelines. JJ Watt & NFLPA concern: (0: 28) Derrick Henry: (9:09) Dak Prescott: (14:53) NCAA guidelines: (19:19) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Pr...

College football is in a bad spot. The Big 10 and Pac 12 canceled non-conference games and other power-five programs may soon follow. Geoff explains why this is a good idea. And later, we'll take a closer look at the odd order of Madden 21's quarterback ratings. NFLPA updates: (3:15) College football realities: (13:10) Madden ratings: (24:10) 'Move the Line' betting segment: (30:41) Learn more abo...

Geoff's back on another bonus episode to discuss DeSean Jackson's inflammatory, anti-Semitic post and his response. Then, he'll explain how helpful the NFL's new coronavirus protocols really are; and why intra-conference schedules is a good idea for college football. Cold Open: Julian Edelman DeSean Jackson: (0:57) Return to play guidelines: (6:54) Scheduling college football: (9:40) Learn more ab...

Geoff & Gabe are back to — like the rest of the NFL world — put together the pieces of Pat Mahomes' record-shattering 10-year extension. How will Kansas City build around him? Later, we'll discuss why players want to skip the preseason entirely and college football turning to splash shields. Pat Mahomes: (0:38) Skipping preseason: (15:04) Splash shields: (26:45) 'Move the Line': (36:23) Learn more...

With the NFL preseason cut in half, Geoff explains what this means for younger players, position battles and game-day preparation. Plus, with new details of Cam Newton's one-year deal, we'll re-examine particular benefits of the deal. Newton's contract: (0:46) Vets & younger players: (5:49) Same-day travel: (11:56) Fan waivers: (15:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Now that Cam Newton has finally reached his destination, Geoff explains how he can best succeed in New England. Plus, we'll discuss Tom Brady's brash practice routine and how Roger Goodell can learn from Adam Silver. Cam Newton: (1:13) Tom Brady (14:53) Adam Silver (21:13) 'Move the Line' Betting Segment: (29:22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at...

Ryan Jensen of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers joins the show to discuss the exact moment he found out Tom Brady would be his counterpart under center, his journey as a sixth-round draft pick and how possible a social-distanced training camp really is. Shortened Preseason: 0:50 Fans in seats: (7:14) Ryan Jansen (10:48) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at h...

College football players across the country are testing positive for COVID-19. Geoff explains why the programs are in trouble. Also, can Jamal Adams really talk his way to Dallas? Plus, we'll discuss particular distinctions Kaepernick might asses as a backup quarterback. Isolated NFL workouts: (2:45) College football: (12:07) Kaepernick: (16:01) Jamal Adams: (28:50) 'Move the Line' Betting Segment...

The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said players would need to remain in a “bubble” environment for a season to be successfully staged this fall and winter. Geoff reacts to Dr. Fauci's concerns; and later, explains the newest bit of Panthers uproar and opens the mailbag to respond to listener questions. Cold open: Dr. Anthony Fauci, on The Dan Patrick Show Sea...

Ezekiel Elliott was one of several Cowboys players who have tested positive for COVID-19. We'll explain what this means for Dallas, and the league at large. Plus, Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy stated Monday that he's "looking forward to making some changes" after running back Chuba Hubbard threatened to boycott the team. Gundy was photographed in a One America News Network t-shirt. OAN is a...

In a special Thursday episode, Geoff explains why Dalvin Cook's holdout indicates his position's market, why Jameis Winston is due for a comeback season and the odd perils of the NFL's new social distancing guidelines. Dalvin Cook: (0:38) Jameis Winston & RG3: (10:38) Social-distancing: (16:46) NBA vs. NFL replacement platers: (21:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

After a week that saw NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell make profound statements, Drew Brees directly engage with the president, and several NCAA players contract COVID-19, Geoff & Gabe are back to get you caught up. Later, we'll review ESPN's mock draft, outlining the order of the game's best players. Roger Goodell: (1:00) Drew Brees: (15:11) NCAA Prepares its Return: (24:29) NFL Memo: (30:59) ESPN...