NFL explained.

We gave the modernized offense some love earlier this season and now it's time to explain defensive schemes. On this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson discuss the complexities and considerations of defensive players in today's NFL as play evolves on both sides of the ball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 4: Malcolm Jenkins may be newly retired from the NFL, but he’s far from taking it easy. On the podcast he joins Peanut and Roman – who he says taught him values of leadership - to talk about how he’s diving headfirst into his many second acts as an art collector, a businessman, a content producer, and a sports league owner…all while staying true to his roots as a voice for the underserved....

NFL Network’s Peter Schrager offers his thoughts on all the changes in Indianapolis, addresses the Odell to Dallas rumors, and previews this week’s big game in Munich. Then, Peter is joined by author Jeff Pearlman to discuss his book “The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson” and share stories from his work on “Showtime”, the book that inspired HBO’s Winning Time. See omnystudio.com/lis...

We all love seeing those slow motion replays that reveal facts that cannot be seen definitively in real time. In a game that is becoming more and more precise, NFL referees have the impossible task of being everywhere at once to observe the action and make calls accordingly. To help them get every call right, there are cameras capturing the plays from every angle. In this episode of the NFL explai...

It gets spicy on the latest episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast when former 9-year NFL vet and social media “don’t-call-me-an-influencer” sensation Anthony “Spice” Adams joins hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. We learn the ways Spice separates his family and online lives (4:17). He also dishes on why he chose to take part in the Amazon Prime Video series “Life After” (5:33). Spice...

NFL Network’s Peter Schrager is joined by New York Giants’ 1st year General Manager Joe Schoen, who reflects on this year’s red hot start to the Giants season, goes into his path from ticket office intern to NFL GM, and takes us into the Bills Draft Room on the day Josh Allen was selected. Peter also highlights the contributions of two quarterbacks who have taken the league by surprise this season...

The quarterback is such a key position that, once someone is in for the season, there isn't much moving' n shakin' going on. So when a situation arises where a new QB must step in, controversy is bound to come with it. On this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson talk about some of the most memorable QB controversies of all time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

In Episode #2 of the NFL Players Second Acts podcast, NFL Executive Vice President  of Football Operations Troy Vincent joins Peanut and Roman for a candid conversation about his journey from 15-year NFL veteran, to one of the top executives in the league office. Troy expounds on when he knew it was time for him to retire (2:17), and how he planned for his post-football life in high school (8:24)....

NFL Network’s Peter Schrager is joined by Buffalo Bills Offensive Coordinator Ken Dorsey, who shares when he knew Josh Allen was something special, how he feel when he watches Josh hurdle defenders, and stories from his time as a star college quarterback at University of Miami. Peter also shares the story of his weekend with Sean McVay binge watching HBO, who should get the credit for the revitali...

As play on the field evolves, so do the standards placed on each position. In this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson talk about the wide receiver position and how it has changed as defensive position players get faster and more powerful, and as quarterbacks become more and more nimble.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a lively debut episode! Former Pro Bowl offensive lineman Jon Runyan joins co-hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper to discuss his many second acts, including his run as a two-term congressperson in New Jersey (1:30), and what he’s most proud of during his time in Washington, DC (11:37). Jon also revealed why, of all the jobs he could have, he decided to do a stint as an Uber driver (17:01),...

NFL Network’s Peter Schrager is joined by Paul Rudd to reflect on the Week 6 Chiefs/Bills game, the wide open NFC, and Robert Kraft’s star-studded wedding. Paul shares stories of his Avengers-only (sorta) fantasy football league, his thoughts on “Good Morning Football” and the NFL Network’s star reporters, and opens the book on various Chiefs legends and celebrity friends. Paul tells a story about...

An NFL team's search for the best of the best spans the globe! So where exactly do NFL players come from? Listen as Mike Yam and Michael Robinson expand on the topic here, on the NFL explained. podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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NFL Network’s Peter Schrager reflects on the Arrowhead Stadium crowd’s energy for “Monday Night Football”, the opposite trajectories of the Rams and New York Giants, and why the 49ers get his shout out of the week. Peter sits down with New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh to break down their Week 5 win over the Miami Dolphins, his relationship with Packers HC Matt LaFleur, and their furniture pur...

You see them on the sidelines during games, talking into their clipboards and in movies giving rousing speeches at half-time to fire up the team for the inevitable comeback victory, but what are coaches really up to? Mike Yam and Michael Robinson get into it on this episode of the NFL explained. podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson talk about the evolution of offenses in the NFL. As a former dual-threat quarterback himself, M Rob talks about some of the trends we've seen over the past few years, and where we may be headed in the future.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They have to be fast, powerful and know how to play the offense and defense of the opposing team every week. On top of all that, they have to play against their teammates! On this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Yam and M Rob tell you all you need to know about life on an NFL team's practice squad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered which colleges produce the most NFL players? On this episode of the NFL explained podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson answer that question and explore some other factors that make certain colleges unique in the eyes of future NFL players.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Yam and Michael Robinson give you the strategy of play calling from the inside on this episode of the NFL explained podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this, the first episode of season 2 of the NFL explained. podcast, hosts Mike Yam and Michael Robinson take us through what to expect as we kickoff the '22 NFL season!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL heads to Las Vegas April 28-30 to set the stage for the 2022 season with the NFL Draft! On this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Aditi and Mike give you the history of the draft from its freewheeling beginnings, to the calculated mega-event that it is today! Learn about milestones in draft history such as the ‘secret’ draft year, College Football factories that domin...

On this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Aditi and Mike answer more of your questions. Keep them coming @AKinkhabwala and @Mike_Yam for a chance to have your question explained on the next edition of the NFL explained. podcast's Fan Grab Bag! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As moves are being made in the off season, Aditi and Mike take the opportunity to cover the history and evolution of NFL contracts on this episode of the NFL explained. podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.