Episodes
As veterans are rolling into training camps around the country, Ian, Mike and Tom get together to talk about what's on deck for the NFL in the era of Covid-19. They discuss opt-outs, the recent deal between the NFL and the NFLPA and much more. Ian also catches up with a pair of special guests: the NFL's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Allen Sills, to talk about the plan to keep the season on track (15:20) and The Ringer's Tyler Tynes (39:20), who joins to talk about the six-part podcast they...
Published 07/28/20
Ian, Tom and Mike get back together after a month apart to react to franchise tag deals that happened (Derrick Henry, Chris Jones and Myles Garrett) and those that didn't (like Dak Prescott). They also deal with the NFL's hardest names to pronounce - a topic pretty important in the daily life of guys who have to (try to) correctly say those names on live TV (8:30). And, of course, the guys talk about some of the dozens and dozens of variables that lie ahead as the league attempts to get the...
Published 07/16/20
NFL.com columnist Judy Battista joins Ian to discuss several Cowboys and Texans players testing positive for Coronavirus and Tom stops by to talk about how the NFL could deal with social distancing. Plus new Indianapolis Colt DeForest Buckner (16:15) talks to Ian about his trade and why this Colts team is primed for a big year.
Published 06/15/20
Tre Boston, an outspoken leader on the Carolina Panthers, joins Ian to talk about the protests that have spread coast-to-coast in the two weeks since George Floyd's death in police custody in Minneapolis (17:30). Meanwhile, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo stop by to talk about the protests, the latest on the NFL's return in the era of the coronavirus and much more.
Published 06/09/20
Ian, Tom and Mike get together to catch up after a long weekend in America. Tom is in Minnesota and had a front-row seat and they talk through everything that's happened since George Floyd was killed last Monday on a street in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, in the business of football, Ian caught up with Trent Williams (20:35) to talk about his trade from Washington to San Francisco and everything that led up to it. Plus, teams are starting to return to facilities.
Published 06/01/20
Ian is joined by Tom Pelissero and NFL Network's Patriots reporter Mike Giardi to talk about the latest developments as the NFL looks to return to action in the era of the coronavirus. Ian's guests this week are Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Corey Peters (15:00) and Tony Villani of XPE Sports (38:20), a trainer to numerous big-time NFL stars including Mark Ingram and Courtland Sutton.
Published 05/27/20
Ian's guests this week include new Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (19:40) and Falcons fullback Keith Smith (43:30). The guys also talk about changes to and/or expansion of the Rooney Rule, the league's preparation for a season during the era of the coronavirus and recent arrests among a handful of players in the past few days. Plus, Mike's latest adventures on the bourbon trail and Tom buys makeup and rants about those that choose not to wear a mask.
Published 05/19/20
NFL Network Host Andrew Siciliano joins Ian and Mike as they talk about their stock portfolios, the schedule release, and on-air mishaps. Plus, Chargers rookie LB Kenneth Murray on getting drafted and his next steps (16:30) and Bengals S Jesse Bates on Cincinnati's recent acquisitions and his family (39:00)
Published 05/11/20
Tom Pelissero and Kim Jones combine to criticize Ian's hosting skills and discuss the 5th year options. Plus, Browns GM Andrew Berry joins Ian to break down their draft and free agent signings (14:40) and NFL.com columnist Judy Battista on the passing of Don Shula (45:00).
Published 05/04/20
It's a jam-packed NFL Draft reaction episode of RapSheet + Friends as the guys look back on the most unique one on record, go over big rumors that never happened and much more. Plus, Eagles GM Howie Roseman hops on Zoom with Mike Garafolo to look back on the way his team's draft played out (13:10) and Ian got on the computer with the number-one overall pick Joe Burrow to talk about how his weekend went (32:30).
Published 04/27/20
Published 04/27/20
Ian, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo get to the task of mocking up the coming virtual Draft. Highlights include FOUR trades for the Browns, a slide for Tua Tagovailoa and tales of Tom's very newly detailed spreadsheet. Plus two wide receiver prospects dial in - Alabama's Henry Ruggs (26:25) and TCU's Jalen Reagor (51:05).
Published 04/20/20
The new-normal we're all dealing with continues, but the Draft is now one week closer. Ian's guests this week are free agent running back LeSean McCoy (13:45) and former Raven and Super Bowl XLVII champion Dennis Pitta, who is probably the football player with the most expertise on the hip injury suffered by Tua Tagovailoa (36:11). Meanwhile, nanny schedules didn't coordinate so if you like Tom Pelissero but not Mike Garafolo, listen to the beginning of the show. And if you like Mike but not...
Published 04/14/20
It's Tre Day on the show as new Cincinnati Bengals corner Trae Waynes (17:05) and new L.A. Chargers guard Trai Turner (40:35) call into the show. Meanwhile, Ian, Tom and Mike talk about the "virtual Draft" coming our way in a couple weeks because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Joe Burrow's prospects and what it might take to trade up to select a QB. Stay safe, everyone.
Published 04/07/20
Everyone continues to shelter in place at their respective homes, but the football calendar spins on. Ian's guests this week are a pair of former Jaguars in brand new Baltimore Raven Calais Campbell (11:15) and brand new Denver Bronco A.J. Bouye (37:35). Meanwhile, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero are along to talk about the extra playoff games being added this season, the Bucs and Pats and much more.
Published 03/31/20
The world has largely come to a standstill... except in the NFL. And, since this is an NFL podcast, we soldier on! Ian is joined by brand new Los Angeles Charger Chris Harris (15:40) to talk about the end of his nine-year run in Denver, picking the Chargers in free agency and more. Meanwhile, the NFL's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Allen Sills, hops on with Ian to talk coronavirus and its impact on the league (33:00). All that, plus Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo check in to react to everything...
Published 03/23/20
After a week unlike any we've seen in sports, Ian, Tom and Mike get together to try to make sense of it all - including how coronavirus is affecting the NFL, how the decision was made to start the league year, the ratification of the new CBA, the impending start of free agency and more. Ian's guests are Patriots free-agent-to-be Kyle Van Noy (10:20) and Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (28:30), who's already agreed to a new contract.
Published 03/16/20
It's a busy week in the NFL as the players have the CBA in their hands and are currently voting on it. Ian, Tom and Mike break it down, while also throwing out some free agency predictions including a discussion on just what will happen with Tom Brady. Guests are Vikings free-agent-to-be Anthony Harris (14:50) and former TCU defensive tackle and first-round hopeful Ross Blacklock (36:30). All that, plus Tom coins the term "Central timezone sobriety" as he fails to bring a drink as Ian...
Published 03/10/20
Ian, Tom and Mike have finally escaped from Indianapolis after a long and productive week at the Combine. They look back on everything cracking in Indy, discuss Tom's formerly messed up finger and much more - including Ian's wife's pop-a-shot dominance. Guests include LSU standout wide receiver and first-round hopeful Justin Jefferson (14:55) and Colts linebacker Darius Leonard (38:05).
Published 03/03/20
The football world has descended upon Indianapolis for the Combine - and so has our pod crew. Ian catches up with Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff (11:30) and Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (33:00). Meanwhile, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo gather near the bench-press area to speculate on the Draft, talk about the Combine and ponder whether Tom actually listens to the podcast. All that, plus a not-to-be-missed cameo from Eagles GM Howie Roseman right off the top of the show.
Published 02/25/20
Ahead of the combine next week, Ian's got prospects galore! Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (11:55), Utah State signal caller Jordan Love (29:45) and South Carolina defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (45:00) are all on the show this week. Plus, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo on the quarterback carousel, progress on a new collective bargaining agreement and much more, including Tom getting "that soggy feeling" and Mike's mic rant.
Published 02/18/20
As we move farther from the Super Bowl and closer to free agency and the Draft, the conversations starts looking ahead instead of back. Ian's guests this week are Saints safety and free agent-to-be Vonn Bell (15:10) and former Oregon quarterback and first-round hopeful Justin Herbert (30:00). Meanwhile, off the top of the show, Chargers radio analyst and fellow podcaster Daniel Jeremiah joins Ian to talk Philip Rivers' departure from Los Angeles, and regular friend of the show Mike Garafolo...
Published 02/11/20
It's a busy post-Super Bowl podcast as Ian and Tom Pelissero break down the Chiefs' win over the 49ers in Miami. Ian gets a lesson in Roman numerals and the newly engaged MJ Acosta hops on the line to talk about her eventful week in South Florida. Plus, Las Vegas (yes, that's still odd to type) Raiders safety Jonathan Abram (15:40) and Colts running back Marlon Mack (44:05).
Published 02/05/20
Super Bowl LIV is just days away and for the second year running, the Big Game means two Big Podcasts. In our second edition of the week, Ian sits down with Devin and Jason McCourty to talk parenting, pizza, Patriots and more (10:35). He also catches up Broncos free agent nose tackle Shelby Harris (28:15), who is also enjoying his first trip to Miami and thinking about getting paid this offseason. Plus, Mike Garafolo stops by to talk all things Super Bowl - and tell a great story about a...
Published 01/31/20
The football world has descended upon Miami - and so have Ian and Tom Pelissero. The guys bring you the pod from the floor at Media Night as the drumline entertains the crowd. We get you set for Super Bowl LIV and Ian works the room, talking to LeSean McCoy and Mecole Hardman of the Chiefs and Kwon Alexander and Tevin Coleman of the 49ers (37:15). Meanwhile, Ian gets a chance to sit down with Saints running back Alvin Kamara (13:15) and Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (25:45).
Published 01/28/20