The Arena: Gridiron

Locker room DRAMA in New York DIVIDES The Arena as the Arena Gridiron Crew reacts to New York Giants Quarterback Jaxson Dart being called out by his teammate Abdul Carter for introducing The President of the United States Donald Trump, although it was reported that the two spoke after the fact along with backup Quarterback Jameis Winston and resolved their differences. Next, Los Angeles Rams star...

Deshaun Watson Is TAKING OVER The Cleveland Browns' QB Battle according to the Arena Gridiron as the Arena Gridiron Crew reacts to reports emerging from Browns OTAs that the team's starting QB job is Deshaun Watson's to lose as the veteran QB is impressing his new head coach Todd Monken during offseason workouts and debate what this means for Shedeur Sanders with the pro bowl QB being forced into...

The RETURN Of Aaron Rodgers Makes The Arena CRASH OUT as Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to Aaron Rodgers finally agreeing to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a 1 year deal to reunite with his old coach Mike McCarthy and debate if the iconic duo that one a Super Bowl will find success in the Steel City. They also debate where Rodgers ranks all time as the future Hall of Famer has...

The NFL Schedule Release LIGHTS UP The Arena as Skip Bayless, Aqib Talib & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the release of the NFL Schedule and give their early takes on which teams made out the best with their matchups. They kick things off by reacting to our very own Aqib Talib being featured in the Denver Broncos schedule release video and discuss what this day feels like from a player's perspe...

The Arena TEASES The Release of The NFL Schedule as Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the rumors leaking about the NFL Schedule including the Dallas Cowboys' Week 1 battle with division rival New York Giants and debate if the Cowboys should still be considered sleepers this year despite having the 4th hardest schedule in the entire NFL. They also give their take on Tom Brady taking a...

Skip Bayless Recaps His HOSTILE Return To First Take as the legendary sports media figure joins the Arena Gridiron Crew to break down his return to ESPN to go toe to toe with Stephen A Smith after 10 years and defend his explosive take that LeBron James is the 9th best NBA Player of All Time. They then react to Aaron Rodgers teasing his return to football as all signs are pointing to the 4 time NF...

The Cowboys DESERVE to be favorites In the NFC East fires up The Arena as Skip Bayless, Aqib Talib and co break down the current odds for each team in the NFC East to win the NFC championship and go to the Super Bowl as the current favorites to come out of the NFC from the NFC East is currently the Philadelphia Eagles. Do Skip Bayless's Cowboys have a chance to contend for an NFC title next year?...

The Browns paving the Way for Deshaun Watson stuns The Arena as Skip Bayless, Aqib Talib, Cody Kessler, & Kenyon Martin react to a top Cleveland Browns reporter claiming that people inside the Browns organization are planning on Deshaun Watson to be the Starting QB over Shedeur Sanders heading into next season. Would this kind of decision by the Browns hinder the growth of Shedeur, and force him t...

The Cleveland Browns RELOADED For Shedeur Sanders In The NFL Draft according to Skip Bayless as Skip & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the Browns using all 4 of their highest picks in the NFL Draft on offensive players and break down how the team is putting Shedeur Sanders in the best position to prove he's a franchise quarterback. They also discuss the team taking Quarterback Tayle Breen in the...

The 1st Round Of The NFL Draft LIGHTS UP The Arena as Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the 1st round of the NFL Draft and break down the biggest winners and losers from the biggest night in football. They kick things off by reacting to the most shocking moment of the draft as the Los Angeles Rams grabbed their quarterback of the future by selecting Ty Simpson 13th overall and debate...

The Cincinatti Bengals' MONSTER Trade BLOWS AWAY The Arena as Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the Bengals trading the 10th pick in the NFL Draft to the New York Giants in exchange for Dexter Lawrence and debate if the Bengals overpaid for a defensive superstar to bolster their team in a key year for Joe Burrow and the team. They also welcome NFL Draft Expert Hayden Winks back to th...

Skip Bayless LOVES The Dallas Cowboys Rumored Draft Day Trade as Skip Bayless, Rashad McCants & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the industry widely reporting that the Dallas Cowboys are looking to trade up in next week's NFL Draft and debate which defensive prospects like Sonny Styles or Rueben Bain The Cowboys would target if they were to make a big move on draft day. They also react to reports...

The Arena BATTLES Over The Best Player In The NFL Draft as Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron Crew continue to preview the upcoming NFL Draft and debate who is the best player available out of standout blue chip prospects like Fernando Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love. They also react to the release of reports detailing Reuben Bane's citation for careless driving in a 2024 car accident that resulted in a...

Travis Hunter Moved To Defense SHAKES UP The Arena as Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the Jacksonville Jaguars announcing that superstar prospect Travis Hunter will be primarily playing defense in his 2nd season and debate if moving Hunter to full-time corner is the right move for last year's #2 overall pick. They then react to Odell Beckham Jr teasing a return to the NFL as the fo...

Dexter Lawrence DEMANDING A Trade FIRES UP The Arena as Aqib Talib & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the breaking news of Dexter Lawrence requesting a trade as the All Pro defensive tackle is looking to move on from the New York Giants after not being able to agree on an extension and debate where the defensive superstar will land if he manages to force his way out. They then continue their conve...

Lavonte David GETS REAL On His Legendary NFL Career as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers legendary linebacker and Super Bowl Champion joins Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron to break down his recent decision to retire from the NFL and highlight the incredible moments from his illustrious NFL Career. They then react to more drama coming out of Philadelphia as new reports dropped blaming quarterback Jalen Hu...

The Arena PREDICTS The 2026 NFL Draft as Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron Crew welcome NFL Draft & Fantasy Football expert Hayden Winks into the Arena to preview the upcoming NFL Draft and break down the key storylines from his newest mock draft. They kick things off by discussing the discourse surrounding Alabama QB Ty Simpson as the #2 quarterback in the draft has experts divided, with some say...

Tom Brady TEASING A Comeback STUNS The Arena as Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to Tom Brady teasing a return to the NFL by inquiring with the league about a potential comeback and debate if the NFL's All Time Greatest Player has legitimate chance of making a return sometime in the near future. They then react to the Cleveland Browns restructuing Myles Garrett's contract, sparking tra...

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Just FLIPPED The WR Market according to Skip Bayless as Skip & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to JSN landing a massive contract extension that makes the Seattle Seahawks Superstar Wide Receiver the highest paid pass catcher in the NFL and debate what this historic contract means for other wideouts in the league looking for a big pay day like George Pickens & Puka Nacua. They then...

Aqib Talib CALLED The Jaylen Waddle Trade as the legendary Denver Broncos cornerback joins the Arena Gridiron Crew to break down the blockbuster trade that sent superstar wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos and discuss how getting Bo Nix a premier weapon changes thing for last years' top seeded team in the AFC. They also examine the trade from the Miami Dolphins perspective as the te...

The AJ Brown Trade Rumors SHAKE UP The Arena as Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the latest developments in the Philadelphia Eagles offseason battle with AJ Brown as their disgruntled superstar is still seeking a trade and debate if the re-signing of pro bowl tight end Dallas Goedert impacts the Eagles ability to keep Brown on the roster. They also predict where Brown may land as th...

The Maxx Crosby Trade REVERSAL Blows Away The Arena as Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the stunning news that the Baltimore Ravens pulled out of the Maxx Crosby trade after sending 2 first round picks for the Las Vegas Raiders' superstar and give their takes on the Ravens' decision to fail Crosby's physical and sign Trey Hendrickson instead. Next, they react to Kyler Murray signing...

The NFL's Free Agency Frenzy STUNS The Arena as Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the biggest deals and breaking news from the NFL's free agency window. They kick things off with the biggest deal of the weekend as Skip & The Crew react to the Baltimore Ravens sending 2 first round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for Maxx Crosby and debate if the defensive superstar will finally give L...

Kyler Murray Cut & DJ Moore Traded STUNS The Arena as Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the biggest news of the NFL Offseason including the Arizona Cardinals deciding to move on from their franchise quarterback and the Buffalo Bills making a big move to finally get Josh Allen legitimate weapons. They break down the best fit for Kyler Murray to revive his career as he plays on the NFL...

The Arena Breaks Down Rumors From The NFL Combine as Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron Crew return to the virtual arena to discuss everything the saw & heard during one of the most important events of the NFL Offseason, the NFL Combine. They react to key testing metrics for 2 of the most discussed offensive players in Jeremiyah Love & Carnell Tate and debate how their 40 times will impact their ov...