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Ryan McDaniel is joined by Matt Mormann to grade all 32 teams' moves in this wild NFL Off-Season. In this second part, they give out grades for the NFC.

Ryan McDaniel is joined by Matt Mormann to grade all 32 teams' moves in this wild NFL Off-Season. In this first part, they give out grades for the AFC.

Ryan McDaniel discusses the Grizzlies big win over the Nets, including Kyrie getting to play home games now, his Vols getting a big commitment from a five star QB, and his thoughts on the Titans' moves this off-season (3:44). Next, looking back at a fun and wild first weekend of March Madness, plus looking ahead to this weekend's Sweet Sixteen matchups (15:00). Then, he tackles the football side a...

Ryan McDaniel discusses a packed week in sports, including baseball coming back and some of the big moves that have been made (2:34). Then, its March Madness! He gives his thoughts on the bracket before predictions who will be the team that cuts down the nets (16:10). Finally, he tackles a wild week in the NFL including notable teams making moves in free agency, Brady's short retirement, where cou...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the MLB and players negotiating an international draft amid the ongoing lockout (3:47). Then, he tackles Calvin Ridley being suspended for the 2022 season due to him gambling on NFL games and whether there is hypocrisy in the NFL (10:59). Next, he tackles all the quarterback movement with Aaron Rodgers staying in Green Bay (26:18), Denver ready to win now after trading for...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the MLB and MLBPA failing to reach an agreement on a new CBA and who is to blame for letting the lockout get this far (4:26). Then, he discusses what the Cowboys releasing Amari Cooper means for both sides going forward (11:48). Finally, he tackles the ongoing situations with Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz, plus will the Titans look at adding to the QB room this off-season (...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the ongoing labor dispute between the MLB and players union, how far apart they are, and whether games will be cancelled with the MLB setting a deadline if a CBA is not reached (6:29). Next, he tackles the story of ongoing tensions between LeBron and the Lakers, should the Lakers actually consider trading LeBron, and why a third stint with the Cavs may be in the cards for L...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the Rams Super Bowl 23-20 win over the Bengals (4:51). Then, its mock draft SZN everyone! As the off-season kicks off, Ryan does the first of three mock drafts leading up to the draft in April (25:01). Finally, an Olympics update and looking at the NBA at the All-Star break plus All-Star Weekend predictions (59:26).

Ryan is back to discuss the latest on the lockout in the MLB, plus big changes coming including the universal DH (3:46). Then, he discusses a busy NBA Trade Deadline including the Harden-Simmons trade coming to fruition plus what it means for the Sixers and Nets (8:01). Finally, he tackles a busy time for the NFL, including Tom Brady retiring, all nine coach openings finally filled, Brian Flores'...

Ryan McDaniel discusses who he thinks will named starters to the NBA All-Star Game, plus changes to the Rising Stars game (1:48). Then, discussing where the MLB is at with CBA negotiation and whether Bonds, Clemons, and others should've got in the Hall of Fame despite their ties to PED's (9:48). Following that, he discusses Sean Payton's surprising move of stepping down as Saints Head Coach, all t...

Ryan discusses everything NFL this week, from ranking the eight head coach openings (1:47), to discussing blowouts and a questionable playcall from Super Wild Card Weekend (25:05), and to this week's Divisional Round matchups between the Bengals-Titans, Bill-Chiefs in the AFC to the 49ers-Packers, Rams-Buccs in the NFC (40:46).

Ryan discusses Georgia topping Alabama to win the their first title since 1980 (2:50). Then, he wraps up the final week of the NFL regular season, including discussing a questionable timeout in Chargers-Raiders and the Steelers finding a way into the playoffs (20:01). Next up, with the season over, the top 18 picks in the 2022 draft order are set and gaging early on the needs for teams in the top...

On the first pod of 2022, Ryan discusses where the NBA is at near the halfway point of the season (3:34). Then, he heads to the NFL to talk about the latest in the Antonio Brown saga (15:41). Next, he talks about a Week 17 that included the Bengals beating the Chiefs in a shootout, Kyler wins again at Jerry World, and Big Ben getting one more win at Heinz Field before heading to Week 18 to talk ab...

On the final pod of the year, Ryan discusses the chaos that is bowl season as we head towards the College Football Playoff semifinals. Then, he discusses the huge impact of John Madden, the NFL changing its Covid Protocols. Finally, he looks at Week 16 which included the Bengals, Chiefs, and Cowboys offenses showing out before he heads to Week 17 which includes big time games between the Chiefs-Be...

Ryan McDaniel discusses Covid hitting the sports world again from the NHL to College Football bowl season with Texas A&M. Then, he recaps the last week in the bowl season before taking on the next week including Oregon-Oklahoma, Clemson-Iowa State and more. Finally, he heads to the NFL to discuss the announcement of the Pro Bowl rosters including some snubs, before heading to Week 15 including...

Ryan McDaniel discusses his takeaways on Early Signing, including whether Deion Sanders getting No. 1 prospect Travis Hunter to flip to Jackson State will start a trend before getting into bowl season kicking off this weekend as he picks 12 of the upcoming games (6:09). Next, he heads to the NFL to discuss the recent Covid surge in the league and Urban Meyer being fired by the Jaguars after less t...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the Lions getting their first win of the season, the Ravens coming up short, the Patriots running game overpowering the Bills and more from Week 13 in the NFL, before looking at the current playoff picture in the AFC and NFC and then going to Week 14 to look at the games including the Bills critical game against the Tampa Bay, the Rams looking to bounce back against the NFC...

Ryan McDaniel hits on the biggest names in MLB Free Agency signing with new teams and the MLB officially in a lockout (4:01). Then, he talks about a chaotic week in the coaching carousel of college football, including why Lincoln Reily heading to USC is huge for the program and college football, plus LSU hitting a home run by hiring Brian Kelly from Notre Dame (13:40). Next, he discusses rivalry w...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the Cardinals signing pitcher Steve Matz and the Rays getting their young star in Wander Franco locked up for the next 12 years (2:28). Then, he goes to the NFL to discuss the Chiefs surging, the Bills falling, the Titans losing to the Texans and more before heading to Week 12 to tackle the Thanksgiving games, Rams-Packers, Buccs-Colts and more (12:16). Finally, he looks at...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the MLB off-season starting with awards season and couple off-season moves, plus his early thoughts on the NBA season (3:28). Then, he goes to college football to discuss the latest playoff rankings, plus Week 11's games before going to Week 12's game including Clemson taking on a Top 10 Wake Forest team, Oregon and Utah big Pac 12 battle, and a Top 10 matchup with Michigan...

Ryan McDaniel discusses a chaotic week in college football as he looks at Week 10's games with Michigan State getting knocked off, Wake Forest unbeaten no longer and more before diving into this week's College Football Playoff rankings and discussing the changes. Then, he discusses Week 11's slate, including ranked matchups in the ACC, Big 10, Big 12, and SEC (4:55). Next, he goes to the NFL to di...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the Braves defeating the Astors 4-2 to win their first World Series since 1995 (5:16). Then, onto the NFL as he tackles several bits of news off the field with Von Miller traded to the Rams, why Derrick Henry's injury happened at a good time for the Titans, the Henry Ruggs situation, possible landing places for Odell Beckham if he does get cut, and the latest saga with Aaro...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the first two game thus far in the World Series between the Astros and Braves, along with Cardinals hiring Oliver Marmol as their new manager + what to expect (4:49). Then, onto college football as he recaps Week 8's games before he goes to Week 9's games to discuss the slate of games including three big Big 10 games (18:22). Finally, onto the NFL as he talks big upsets by...

Ryan McDaniel talks MLB Playoffs as the Astros and the Braves are on the verge of clinching and gives his thoughts on what a series between the two teams might look like (3:56). Then, it's tip off time for the new NBA season as he looks at a couple of the major storylines to start the year with Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving, before taking a look at both the East and the West stack up before making...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the ALCS and NLCS officially getting set up and who he thinks moves on to the World Series, plus the Cardinals surprising firing of manager Mike Shildt and which direction they will go (4:13). Then, he talks the action pack games we got from college football last week from Texas A&M's takedown of Alabama to maybe the best game played in the Red River Rivalry and could Caleb...