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This is show #350 ... in which we get rare access ... to peek inside the NFL War Room ... what's really going on in the final days before the draft? INSIDE THE NFL WAR ROOM Marc takes us behind the closed (often locked & closely guarded) doors where NFL draft decisions are being made  How heated does it get? How does a team of NFL Scouts & Coaches & GMs & owners ... reach consensus? Who has the final say? ART OF DECEPTION How much of what we hear from NFL GMs these...
Published 04/19/24
Published 04/19/24
Countdown to the Draft – NFC South Bucs & Saints, Panthers & Falcons … We’re goin team by team … addressing strengths & Weaknesses Team Needs & Draft Strategies   Projected order of finish IN the NFC South It was said that the Falcons were “a QB away” … IS Kirk Cousins that QB?   STEALS OF THE DRAFT? We’ll introduce you to 7 unsung prospects … with the potential to be immediate difference-makers   An Offensive Tackle, a Defensive End, a Safety, a blocking Tight End & 3...
Published 04/18/24
COUNTDOWN TO THE DRAFT in the AFC SOUTH Are the Texans due for a drop? Will the Jags REBOUND? Or REGRESS? The Colts are on the rise … but how high will they climb? Are the Titans built for the LONG RUN or the RIGHT NOW? Predicted order of finish in the AFC South Teams Needs & Draft strategies team by team AFC South fans sound off! MY DRAFT DAY – Maurice Jones-Drew “I thought I was a top 5 pick … and I didn’t even go in the 1st round” The real story of a draft day fall … from a man...
Published 04/12/24
COUNTDOWN TO THE DRAFT in the NFC North Are the Lions One & Done? The case for Jordan Love & the Packers to reassume their place at the top of the Black & Blue division  Is Caleb Williams walking into a trap in Chicago? Who is the QB the Vikings should target to replace Kirk Cousins? NFL HALL OF FANS – NFC North Bears & Vikings, Lions & Packers fans SOUND OFF … on their perfect draft & their bold predictions for the new season DRAFT DAY DRAMA! Mike Rob shares...
Published 04/10/24
COUNTDOWN TO THE DRAFT – AFC NORTH Is this the best division in all of football? Strengths & Weaknesses for the Ravens & Steelers What’s Good & What’s Bad for the Browns & Bengals Team Needs & Draft Strategies NFL HALL OF FANS AFC North fans sound off about their pride, their worries & their bold predictions for the new season AFC NORTH HEAD SCRATCHERS Is Derrick Henry the missing piece to a Ravens Super Bowl Puzzle? Is a healthy Joe Burrow the catalyst for a...
Published 04/08/24
CAN YOU DIGGS IT? The truth behind the Bills stunning decision to trade Stefon Diggs Why this unexpected move is all about the PLAN … not the PLAYER! WHY Stefon Diggs replacement … is ALREADY ON THE ROSTER  Does Diggs’ arrival in Houston mess with the delicate balance inside a thriving Texans locker room? Why Bills RB James Cook may just win the NFL rushing title this season!  COUNTDOWN TO THE NFL DRAFT – AFC East Edition We’re goin team by team in the AFC East … Bills, Dolphins, Jets...
Published 04/05/24
COUNTDOWN TO THE DRAFT - in the NFC EAST! Cowboys, Eagles, Giants & Commanders Team by Team, we're examining team strengths & weaknesses Draft Needs, Offseason storylines & Hard Truths NFL HALL OF FANS - Cowboys, Commanders, Giants & Eagles   We're throwing open the doors of the TA Hall of Fans! Fans from each of the NFC East teams share their hopes & dreams & worries ... along with the kind of uncensored & unpopular hot takes that ONLY a TRYE FAN could ever...
Published 04/03/24
Baldy delights us with an NFL THEN vs NOW … oh my how times have changed! Cigarettes at halftime? Ash trays at every locker? QB or NOT QB, that is the question! once we get past the obvious teams in the top 5 who are expected to pick a QB in the draft … who else NEEDS TO Draft a QB? And who needs to PASS on a QB Giants, Vikings, Raiders, Seahawks & Rams … QB or NOT QB? OFF THE RADAR! Baldy name checks 2 QB prospects, a WR & 2 DBs who may prove to be among the STEALS of the 2024...
Published 04/01/24
Caleb Williams Generational Talent … but Jayden Daniel better QB …  Then again … Michael Penix may end up with the best NFL career of ANY QB in this draft …  Michael Robinson tells us why  LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN  27 days til the NFL is on the clock .. time to start the TA podcast prep course … We’re goin team by team in the NFL starting in the Champs’ division  AFC West - KC, LV, DEN & LAC Mike Rob’s assessment of each NFL.com Team needs AFC WEST fans sound off … what they want in...
Published 03/29/24
Sunday Night Football’s Melissa Stark headlines our Women in Football Special Stark & NFL 360 Producer Kate Espejo give us a sneak peek at the Women in Football Special … airing Saturday Noon ET on FOX Stark reveals the troubling PAST … the wonderful NOW … & the limitless FUTURE of Women in Football From days when she felt the need to hide her femininity … to this extraordinary moment when women are NFL coaches, referees, scouts & candidates to be General Managers Stark tells...
Published 03/27/24
On today's episode of the NFL Report: Steve Wyche is joined by guest host Tom Pelissero from the annual league meetings in Orlando, FL to discuss Mike Tomlin's comments on Russell Wilson getting the starting QB job for the Steelers over Justin Fields. Then they are joined by NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport to break down the league voting to approve a ban on hip-drop tackles. The guys also sit down with head coaches Dan Quinn (Commanders), Jarod Mayo (Patriots), Antonio...
Published 03/26/24
On today's episode of the NFL Report: Steve Wyche and James Palmer break down potential #1 overall draft pick, USC QB Caleb Williams.  The guys dive into how Williams performed at his USC Pro Day, and afterwards Wyche goes 1-on-1 with Williams and USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley.  Next, the guys are joined by Brian Baldinger to discuss the teams he believes improved the most in the trenches during free agency, as well as the best landing spots for a rookie QB.  Afterwards, Lance Zeirlein drops...
Published 03/21/24
Who has the coolest uniform in the NFL? Who will the MVP be this year? Who won the combine? Who LOST it? What’s the best NFL venue? What’s the best thing about the NFL? Who will go from Worst to First this season? if you could steal a head coach from any team … who would it be & why? What is the best rivalry in the NFL right now? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/21/24
On today's episode of the NFL Report: Steve Wyche and James Palmer break down the Steelers acquiring quarterbacks Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht joins to talk about Tampa Bay re-signing several key players including QB Baker Mayfield and WR Mike Evans. Then USC co-defensive coordinator and former Rams defensive line coach Eric Henderson stops by to reminisce about the legendary career of DT Aaron Donald in light of his recent retirement. Finally, NFL...
Published 03/18/24
The Truth About Aaron Donald  How 99’s first ballot Hall of Fame case has as much to do with the effect he had on coaches …not just players  The Case for Fletcher Cox Why this legendary Eagles player may have nearly as good a first ballot case as Aaron Donald or Jason Kelce Cox exclusive interview  Major Draft Drama! How a recent draft trade signals a potential blockbuster deal in April’s first round Russell’s Dangerous Again? The hidden genius behind Pittsburgh’s move to acquire...
Published 03/18/24
On today's episode of The NFL Report: Steve Wyche and James Palmer are joined by Raiders superstar Maxx Crosby.  The guys and Maxx talk about his new teammate Christian Wilkins, Crosby's desire to be the best ever, and all things Raiders.  NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo also drops by to discuss what stood out in free agency, and what the Giants might be looking to do at the quarterback position.  Later, Washington Post reporter Nicki Jhabvala joins the program to break down the Commanders...
Published 03/14/24
Why Caleb Williams SHOULD NOT be the Bears #1 overall Pick Why Justin Fields SHOULD NOT be traded Kirk Cousins Interview Baker Mayfield Interview Why Russell Wilson is the BEST, WORST IDEA the Steelers have had in years Why the Eagles are WINNING Free Agency in the NFC East … and why the Cowboys … are LOSING Why the Bills need to wake up Why Free Agency is more than a method of ACQUISITION … it’s a method of ADMISSION … of what went wrong last season Plus, why the best move made by the...
Published 03/14/24
THE TRUTH ABOUT CALEB WILLIAMS Kimmi Chex’s unique interview with the presumed #1 overall pick reveals a side of this young man we may have overlooked BLOCKBUSTER or BETRAYAL? Giants fans are upset at Saquon Barkley for joining the Eagles Packers fans are upset at Aaron Jones for joining the Vikings Is there such a thing as LOYALTY during Free Agency? SHOULD there be? DEVAUATION to REVALUATION? Is this the moment we look back on … when respect … returned … for the NFL Running Back? OR...
Published 03/13/24
On today's episode of The NFL Report: Steve Wyche and James Palmer dive into the latest from around the NFL.  NFL Draft analyst Lance Zierlein joins the show to talk about his biggest takeaways from the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, and why he has wide receiver Malik Nabers ranked ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr.  Afterwards, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport stops by to discuss some players who received franchise tags, but are on the trade block.  Next, Jane Slater joins the program with the latest...
Published 03/07/24
One of the most explosive wide receivers in recent times explains why explosions of emotion are no longer part of his story  Chosen walks us through the process of being an NFL free agent Chosen identities the one thing that may hinder the current NFL scouting process  Robbie tells a story of watching Caleb Williams with Tyreek Hill. And explains why Williams just IS different than the other guys in the draft How’s it possible that at the age of 30, Chosen can still run a 4.2 40? Why Miami is...
Published 03/07/24
First up, we explore whether quarterbacks who opted out of the combine might have missed a golden opportunity. Surprisingly, other than Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Jayden Daniels, there might not be a single starting NFL quarterback in this year's class! Next, we turn to the uncertain future of free agent quarterbacks, including big names like Baker Mayfield, Kirk Cousins, and the recently released Russell Wilson. Super Bowl champion David Carr joins us to share his insights and...
Published 03/06/24
On today's episode of The NFL Report: Steve Wyche and James Palmer react to Jason Kelce's retirement and the Broncos releasing QB Russell Wilson. Private quarterback coach John Beck joins the show to talk about his clients and soon-to-be draftees Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy. Then, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo stops by to discuss WR Mike Evans re-signing with the Buccaneers and how the upcoming franchise tag deadline will affect Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley, and...
Published 03/05/24
BIGGER & FASTER? The incredible truth about the 2024 NFL SCOUTING COMBINE Men this large are not supposed to move this fast! We’re takin winners of Day 1 – Defensive Linemen & Linebackers Day 2 blazers – the Defensive Back that broke 4.3 … and why it matters! THE DAY WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! We’ve got your Saturday Day 3 prep course Quarterbacks, Running backs & Wide Receivers hit the field! WHO & WHAT should we be looking for? Who is about to steal the show? Bo Nix?...
Published 03/02/24
On today's episode of The NFL Report: Steve Wyche and James Palmer discuss the NFL Combine, with James on site in Indianapolis. NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales speaks to Bears GM Ryan Poles about QB Justin Fields. James and Steve also discuss the latest updates on the Russell Wilson-Broncos saga. James speaks to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach about the continued dominance of Patrick Mahomes and free agents Chris Jones and L'Jarius Sneed. Rams GM Les Snead joins...
Published 02/29/24