NFL Cover Zero with Matt Jones and Drew Franklin

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin ask the question: if you are becoming a fan of the NFL today, who are the best teams to root for?  The guys rank each team based on their fan bases, future success, game environments and several other factors. Also, Matt and Drew look ahead to the Hall of Fame Game , discuss ESPN's newest piece on Sean Payton and look at the guest list of the Kelce-Swift wedding....

The boys are back! Matt Jones, Drew Franklin and Billy Rutledge return for the 2nd season of NFL Cover Zero and to recap the biggest headlines from the offseason. The guys evaluate the Myles Garrett and AJ Borwn trades and debate the future of Caleb Williams. Will Russell Wilson succeed on TV? How many more years will Travis Kelce play football? And will the Bengals finally make the playoffs...

Matt Jones  talks about watching the NFL Draft and recaps the Top 10 picks.  Which of the picks were surprises?  Matt reveals which team he thinks got the steal of the Draft!  Billy delivers some of the Draft headlines and notes the impressive showing from the city of Pittsburgh.  Was the Rams drafting Ty Simpson as big of a suprise as some thought? Matt breaks down the re...

Matt Jones  is excited for Draft Week and wonders if teams will draft for production or potenial.  Do the Raiders draft Fernando Mendoza to play or to sit him for a while?  Where will the surprises by and how closely will teams stick to their needs?  Matt reacts to the Bengals trading for Dexter Lawrence while wondering what Aaron Rodgers' future in Pittsburgh will be.  Pl...

Matt Jones and Billy  are getting ready for the opening night of the NFL Draft.  How much coverage will you be watching?  Matt shares his experiences with Mel Kiper Jr. and what kind of Draft show he enjoys.  What advice does Matt have for Fernando Mendoza while doing interviews?  Plus, we look back to our time at the Super Bowl and a discussion with Bengals OT Orlando Bro...

Drew Franklin and Billy  continue their look at offseason NFL news leading up to the Draft !  How do you feel about the probable #1 overall pick possibly not being in Pittsburgh?  Kirk Cousins joins the Raiders and could be a mentor to Fernando Mendoza , if he goes #1.   How high in the draft will ND running back Jeremiyah Love go?  Drew plans on watching every minute...

Drew Franklin and Billy  continue their look at offseason NFL news leading up to the Draft ! The NFL has revealed the upcoming Hard Knocks teams.  Drew is surprised and looks forward to the inside scoop from the teams.  We've gotten the yearly coach picture from the NFL Owners meeting , what do you make of all the new faces? Drew was impressed with Mike Vrabel at the Arizona State P...

Drew Franklin and Billy continue watching  NFL Free Agency with Joe Flacco signing with the Bengals .  Should Matt Leinart let USC un-retire his number for an incoming recruit?  What did we learn about the future of the tush push?  Plus, we hear from Browns CB Denzel Ward about being on the same defense as Myles Garrett.    We're back next week with 49ers LB Eric Kend...

Drew Franklin and Billy look at NFL Free Agency and the changes we've seen so far.  The Bucs lose Mike Evans to the 49ers .  Kyler Murray is headed to the Vikings , will there be a QB competition in the Minnesota?  Travis Kelce is headed back to the Chiefs .  What does the future hold for Maxx Crosby ? Plus, Drew is enthused by the changes with the Titans !  Revisiting the...

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin are back in Kentucky and watched the Seahawks become Super Bowl Champions !  Matt notes the rough night had by Will Campbell , but just how good are the Seahawks ?  Matt looks ahead to next season and how Seatte's schedule will play out? Drew was impressed by the showing from Seahawks fans in San Francisco.   It was a tough. night for Drake Maye and...

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin give their thoughts on their time on Radio Row .  What happens in the Super Bowl with the Patriots and Seahawks ? 49ers RB Christian McCaffery talks about the Bay Area and playing for the 49ers .  Jets OT Harrison Phillips drops by to talk about the Special Olympics and the offseason turn around happening for the Jets.  Packers WR Christian Watson talks...

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin continue their stay on Radio Row for Day 2! Matt ranks the Top 5 people he's seen wandering around.  Fmr Super Bowl MVP Shaun Alexander talks about seeing his former team back in the big game.  ' Bussin' with the Boys' drops by with Will Compton and Taylor Lewan to discuss the Seahawks/Patriots matchup and how they think the game plays out.  QB Joe Milto...

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin being their Super Bowl Week on Radio Row!  UK legend and Fmr NFL WR Stevie Johnson drops by unexpectedly before 2x Super Bowl Champ Terrell Davis talks about playing in this game! Why does he think clothes and food are a waste of money?  Mike Golic Sr. remembers his radio days with Matt and looks at the Seahawks/Patriots matchup!  Stay tuned all week wit...

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin look at the Conference Championship matchups that gave us a Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl . Jarrett Stidham had a tough day, but should the Broncos have taken first half points before weather came?   Matt talks about the exciting matchup between the Rams and Seahawks .  Did Sam Darnold finally silence his critics? Drew notes the coaching matchup that deli...

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin are preparing for the AFC and NFC Championship games!  Matt wants to know more about Jarrett Stidham because he wants to root for the Broncos over the Patriots .  Looking at the news, how do you feel about the Bills moving on from Sean McDermott ?  Matt sees three coaching moves where the teams may not improve next season.    Mike McDaniel and...

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin open with the Bears falling to the Rams.  As a Bears fan, Matt feels like the team was playing ahead of schedule.  Are the Rams an even bigger Super Bowl favorite now?  The Bills may have missed out on their best chance to win a championship.  How will the Broncos fare without Bo Nix ?  Matt explains why he thinks Denver still has a chance! Wil...

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin dive in with the Giants closing in on John Harbaugh as their next head coach.  How do you think he fits with the Giants and improves the team?  Mike Tomlin steps down from the Steelers and Matt explains what the team should be looking for next.  Drew reveals who he would or wouldn't like to see the Titans hire as their next head coach.   Who ar...

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin were amazed at the games from Wild Card Weekend .  As a Bears fan, Matt walks through the biggest moments.  What changes are we going to see from the Packers ?  Matt feels like this is the start of a long run for Chicago. The Panthers held their own and Matthew Stafford played like an MVP QB .  Josh Allen led the Bills over the Jaguars .  What...

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin note the coaching changes that have already happened after the regular season came to a close.  What are the best jobs now available?  Matt explains which moves he thinks were warranted and which look like a mistake.  Drew reveals what he would like to see the Titans do moving forward. Is one team a clear favorite for any head coach looking for a job? Ma...

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin  end the NFL regular season with an incredible ending of Ravens/Steelers .  How many mistakes were made before both kickers missed?  The Texans beat the Colts , but Matt was hoping for more Philip Rivers .  Cam Little kicks a 67 yard field goal in the Jaguars win. Myles Garrett breaks the sack record in the Browns win over the Bengals . Was this the...

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin  jump into Week 17 with the Bears just falling short against the 49ers .  Week 18 will have a big impact on playoff scenarios and Matt is wondering how many NFC are legit contenders.  The Eagles 2nd half stats and lack of offense has Drew doubting them in the playoffs. Which QB are you going to trust in the playoffs?  Matt highlights teams that have...

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin  start off with another thrilling victory from the Bears  to clinch a playoffs spot.  Has Caleb Williams answered all the questions about him this season? The Jaguars get past the Broncos , are they a contender? Matt explains how he's been practicing calling games in preparation for the New Orleans Bowl .  Matt recaps the wild ending to Steelers-Lio...

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin  add Drew to the list of NFL injuries from this week. What is the future of Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs ?  Matt is now a believer in Bo Nix as a top QB that's capable of winning of Super Bowl .  The Steelers top the Dolphins , but the real story is Tua's future in Miami .   Joe Burrow will start the remaining 3 games despite the Bengals bein...

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin  dive into Week 15 with the Bills comeback victory over the Patriots . What does the AFC and NFC Playoff picture look like now? The Chiefs are eliminated from the postseason, but what is the future of the franchise with the injury of Patrick Mahomes ? Philip Rivers kept the Colts close against the Seahawks .  The Ravens get past the Bengals in the cold. ...

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin explore a baby being on the way for Drew and his adventures of picking a name and pregnancy cravings.  Onto the NFL , the Chiefs dynasty run in the AFC West is over.  Matt is amazed at the prospect of Philip Rivers coming back to play for the Colts .    Who figured out Jordan Love plays well during a car promotion?  Matt relives his recent car...