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Which NFL Draft prospects should you be paying attention to this season? Kyle Crabbs’ first mock draft of the season is a great place to familiarize yourself with the class. On today’s episode, Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs discuss the top takeaways from Kyle’s 2025 NFL Mock Draft 1.0. Key topics today include the NFL, NFL Draft, 2025 NFL Draft, Carson Beck, Travis Hunter, Mason Graham, Will Johnson,...

Are the Detroit Lions the safest bet in the NFL? Are the Cincinnati Bengals fumbling contract negotiations with Ja’Marr Chase? Will Jordan Whittington be the NFL’s most productive rookie Texas Longhorn? It’s a loaded Friday Episode where on today’s episode, Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs offer takes on listener-submitted takes. Key topics today include the Detroit Lions, Aidan Hutchinson, Amon-Ra St....

How dynamic of a prospect is Michigan DT Mason Graham? What role should Colorado WR/DB Travis Hunter fill in the NFL? What is the ceiling of LSU OT Will Campbell. On today’s episode, Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs break down three exciting 2025 NFL Draft prospects. Key topics today include the NFL, NFL Draft, Travis Hunter, Colorado, Mason Graham, Michigan, Will Campbell, LSU, 2025 NFL Draft, Prospect...

The NFL saw over 1,100 players cut yesterday and several players traded, leaving plenty of storylines to break down. On today’s episode, hosts Kyle Crabbs and Joe Marino analyze the biggest moves from cut down day. Key topics today include the NFL, Cuts, Ernest Jones, Tennessee Titans, New York Jets, Leonard Taylor, Los Angeles Rams, Sean McVay, Kadarius Toney, Kansas City Chiefs, Noah Brown, Hous...

FINALLY! The Dallas Cowboys and WR CeeDee Lamb agreed to terms on a contract extension. On today’s episode, hosts Kyle Crabbs and Joe Marino break down the deal, discuss the new QB rule that wasn’t and analyze the trade of Malik Willis. Key topics today include the NFL, CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys, Micah Parson, QB Rule, Malik Willis, Tennessee Titans, Green Bay Packers, Matt Lafleur, Sean Cliffor...

Over 1,000 NFL players will be released by Tuesday at 4pm and there are plenty of variables in place. On today’s episode, hosts Kyle Crabbs and Joe Marino break down what to expect and explain the new IR rule and its implications. Kyle and Joe also break down Creed Humphrey extending his contract with the Kansas Chiefs and Ernest Jones' situation with the Los Angeles Rams. Key topics today include...

With the arrival of Jahan Dotson, can he combine with AJ Brown and Devonta Smith to provide the Philadelphia Eagles with the most productive wide receiver trio in the NFL? Will Todd Bowles be the first coach fired? Can Ray Davis unseat James Cook as the Buffalo Bills lead running back? It’s a loaded Friday Episode where on today’s episode, Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs offer takes on listener-submitt...

Since divisional realignment in 2002, an average of at least 1 team per season has gone from worst to first. Who is most likely to do it in 2024? On today’s episode, hosts Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs break down the possibility of all 8 contenders. Key topics include the New England Patriots, Drake Maye, Cincinnati Bengals, Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tennessee Titans, Will Levis, Los Angeles Charger...

There are a number of big time NFL players facing contract years and could be free agents next offseason. While Dak Prescott is the headliner, a number of talented wide receivers, offensive lineman and defensive linemen could hit the market. On today’s episode, hosts Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs preview the rising free agent class. Key topics include the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, San Franc...

Who is the best route runner in the NFL? Who has the best hands? What about yards after the catch, contested catches and vertical receiving? On today’s episode, hosts Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs offer their rankings of the top-10 wide receivers by each trait. Key topics include Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase, Tyreek Hill, Brandon Aiyuk, Wide Receivers, Garrett Wilson, DeAndre Hopkins, Terry McLaur...

Week 2 of the preseason is in the books - what stood out? Meanwhile, Steohon Gilmore signed with the Minnesota Vikings and the Las Vegas Raiders named Gardner Minshew the starting quarterback. On today’s episode, hosts Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs analyze it all! Key topics include Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears, Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders, Drake Maye, New England Patriots, Bo Nix, Denver...

Will the Buffalo Bills boast a top-10 NFL Defense without Matt Milano? Can Jared Goff be the 2024 NFL MVP? What about Travis Hunter being the Heisman Trophy winner? It’s a loaded Friday Episode where on today’s episode, Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs offer takes on listener-submitted takes. Key topics today include the Buffalo Bills, Matt Milano, Sean McDermott, Jared Goff, Jameson Williams, Detroit L...

The Minnesota Vikings suffered a major injury, losing rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy for his entire rookie season. How can the Vikings maximize this season and the coming offseason to get things set for McCarthy’s return to the lineup? On today’s episode, hosts Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs break down those dynamics before discussing the Matthew Judon trade and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah contract extens...

Dan Orlovsky recently delivered an article that ranked the top-10 quarterbacks in the NFL by seven meaningful traits: Arm Strength, Ball Placement, Mechanics, Decision Making, Pocket Presence, Rushing Ability and Second Reaction. On today’s episode, hosts Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs offer their rankings. Key topics include the NFL, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, Matthew Stafford, Aaro...

The New York Jets and Haason Reddick have quite the situation brewing. Will the Jets trade him? If so, to you? Can they work out a new deal? What does a new deal look like? Is there even a path forward? On today’s episode, hosts Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs breakdown all the dynamics surrounding the Jets and Reddick. Key topics include the New York Jets, Joe Douglas, Haason Reddick, Philadelphia Eag...

The 2024 NFL Draft produced 6 first-round quarterbacks and they all made their preseason debuts in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL preseason. How did they perform? On today’s episode, hosts Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs breakdown the performances of each passer. Key topics include Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears, Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders, Drake Maye, New England Patriots, Michael Penix, Atlanta Fal...

Could Deshaun Watson find himself in the MVP conversation in 2024? Are the Baltimore Ravens going to regress and miss the postseason? Are big rookie seasons coming for Ladd McConkey and AD Mitchell? It’s a loaded Friday Episode where on today’s episode, Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs offer takes on listener-submitted takes. Key topics today include the Cleveland Browns, Deshaun Watson, Baltimore Raven...

The rumors are swirling when it comes to the San Francisco 49ers and trading WR Brandon Aiyuk. What should a trade package look like? On today’s episode hosts Kyle Crabbs and Joe Marino offer their best ideas for the 49ers to get a trade done with the teams rumored to be interested. Key topics include the San Francisco 49ers, Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, John Lynch, Brock Purdy, Chr...

The NFL has adopted massive rule changes when it comes to the kick off. We know what those rules changes are, but how should teams strategize? What types of kicks make sense? Should position players kick to avoid kickers making tackles? What traits matter most in returners? What blocking schemes make the most sense? How will it impact roster decisions? On today’s episode hosts Kyle Crabbs and Joe...

It has been an adventurous offseason for the Miami Dolphins. After letting Christian Wilkins, Robert Hunt and Andrew Van Ginkel walk in free agency the team recently gave new contracts to Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. With all those new deals, how is Miami positioned to compete now and in the future? On today’s episode hosts Kyle Crabbs and Joe Marino explore those dynamics. Key t...

The 2022 NFL Draft offered an infusion of plenty of talent across the league. But some teams look to have come up empty handed through the first two years of some of their primary investments. It happens every year. Which underperformers from the early picks of the 2022 NFL Draft class should you be holding out hope for? Here's why you shouldn't quit New York Giants OL Evan Neal, Buffalo Bills CB...

Every NFL season brings its own chaos. What does the 2024 year have in store? On today's episode, Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs challenge each other on their bold bets for the 2024 season. Key topics include the NFC, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, New York Giants, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, New O...

Every NFL season brings its own chaos. What does the 2024 year have in store? On today's episode, Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs challenge each other on their bold bets for the 2024 season. Key topics include the AFC, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacks...

Every NFL season brings its own chaos. What does the 2024 year have in store? On today's episode, Joe Marino delivers his bold bet for every NFC team in 2024. Key topics include the NFC, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, New York Giants, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Bu...

Every NFL season brings its own chaos. What does the 2024 year have in store? On today's episode, Joe Marino delivers his bold bet for every AFC team in 2024. Key topics include the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, AFC, New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Tennessee...