Episodios

  • The Trade

    The Trade
    Apr 23 2025
    The NFL‘s popularity is not due just to the season itself, but it’s off-season. Our near year round attention to the NFL combine, the draft, and off-season moves is directly due to the foresight of a Hall of Fame coach, who’s trade of their best player turned them into a dynasty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 m
  • “You took the wrong guy.”

    “You took the wrong guy.”
    Apr 10 2025
    Entering the NFL draft every team has needs and they do their best to try and fulfill them. Whether you are a dynasty or a team trying to have a winning season, in the words of ESPN 30 for 30 narrator and actor Tom Selleck, “There comes a time after every draft when names on a page become careers on a field, and teams must face the consequences of their choices.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 m
  • Too small, slow, and skinny.

    Too small, slow, and skinny.
    Apr 5 2025
    It’s almost time for the NFL draft once again, ladies and gentlemen, and we should all know by now we have no idea how selections and signings will pan out. In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers may had been on the rise, and Chuck Noll, his staff of coaches and scouts were no different from those of today. They didn’t always agree on who to pick, especially when when you have selected players, as Noll put it, that were supposedly too small, slow, and skinny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 m
  • The Forgotten Orangeman

    The Forgotten Orangeman
    Mar 21 2025
    I had never heard the name Wilmeth Sidat-Singh before this past weekend. His story is amazing but tragically short. The first black star athlete at Syracuse, he’s one of few to have their jersey retired. This is why… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 m
  • Burl Toler

    Burl Toler
    Mar 5 2025
    You know how we tell our kids to 'go to school and get your degree', especially with athletes because you never know how long it’s gonna last. For some, it takes them on a path of greatness no one saw coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 m
  • “If you’re not first, you’re last!“

    “If you’re not first, you’re last!“
    Feb 26 2025
    Part of the dark side of NFL history is the reason why it is full of firsts… And in this case, lasts! The NFL that we watch and enjoy today would be unrecognizable if certain mindsets had not changed and certain people had their way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 m
  • Moon

    Moon
    Feb 21 2025
    Of all the African-American pioneers to play quarterback in NFL history, one persevered on all levels to become one of the greatest of all time. Warren Moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 m
  • Rematch Bonus, Fly Eagles Fly!

    Rematch Bonus, Fly Eagles Fly!
    Feb 12 2025
    As we congratulate the Super Bowl LIX champion Philadelphia Eagles, we take a look back at the franchises’ past championships and Super Bowl appearances in a long form rundown to close the 2024 NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 m
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