AFC North Cast

Join Joey and Chad as they discuss the Bengals and Ravens draft picks. Opening with the Bengals, will Jackson Carman be the determining factor in deciding the quality of the Bengals draft class? The Bengals double dipped at edge rusher, but will it pay off? Is Evan McPherson already the best kicker in the AFC North? Moving into the Ravens selections, is Rashod Bateman the most exciting rookie wide receiver brought to the team this offseason? Can the boys find anything negative to say about Ben Cleveland? The newcomers to the Ravens defensive backs position come with a lot of questions. What should our expectations be? Finally, the boys preview what will be in store for the podcast once we get a little closer to preseason.

Chad and Joey get together to assess the critically acclaimed Browns draft and the critically trashed Steelers draft.

Join Joey and Chad as they tour the AFC North's most likely prospects for Day 1 and 2 of the 2021 draft. All reports suggest the Bengals will reunite Joe Burrow with Jamar Chase. Is there any way for the Bengals to Bungle this? Likewise, how much mental gymnastics will it take to justify the Steelers taking a running back with their first pick? Spoiler: A bunch. The Browns are an enigma wrapped in mystery, but does it all come down to them just hating Rashard Higgins? Finally, the Ravens have 10 picks in the draft including two in the first round, but how many will it take for them to take a wide receiver who's career they won't tank?

It's great to be back! In the inaugural episode of 2021 Joey and Chad breakdown the major offseason moves and present hypothetical starting lineups of each AFC North team. The boys use this breakdown to determine each team's most pressing positional needs leading up to the draft.

Join Joey, Chad, and back by popular demand founding father Justin as they debate and select the All AFC North Team for the 2020 football season! They then hand out some hardware including offensive rookie of the year, defensive rookie of the year, offensive player of the year, defensive player of the year, coach of the year, and MVP.

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Join Joey and Chad as they relive the drama from a wildcard weekend the featured three AFC North teams. First, they recap a game in which the Ravens erased a number of negative narratives after a blistering start from the Titans. Then Chad relives the horrors of Browns vs Steelers round 3, discussing how the Steelers effectively gave the game away before most viewers figured out what channel it was on. The boys next move on to the Divisional Round matchups. Cleveland clearly has the offensive scheme and talent to score, but can they score enough against the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs? And finally, can the Ravens assert their will against a middling Bill's run defense? Or will Josh Allen mash all the right buttons against the Ravens cunning blitz schemes?

Joey and Chad cap off the 2020 regular season by recapping the Browns victory over the Steelers that stamped their ticket to the playoffs. They intermingle some lessons this game could teach both teams as they prep for a rematch in the Wildcard round and also discuss how recent positive Covid tests impact the Browns chances for advancing. Then the boys move into more familiar territory. They discuss the Ravens dismantling of another inferior opponent, the Bengals this time, and then Joey confronts the demons of his past. Lamar has never won a playoff game and the Ravens have lost to these Titans twice in the last twelve months. So what's different?

Join Ravens Joey and Stiller Chad as they celebrate week 16 in the AFC North. The Bengals are on a win streak, so your hosts discuss the merits of tanking in the NFL and continue to resist their urge to maybe like Zac Taylor. Browns fans think the NFL is out to get them. After this week, let's just say nothing has changed. The Steelers were pushed to the brink, but managed to claim the AFC North crown on their own merits. And the Ravens offense seems to be peaking at the right time as they opened the game with 4 straight scoring drives against a formidable Giants front line. Stick around as your hosts discuss the playoff implications for two inter-divisional matchups in week 17, with the Bengals hosting the Ravens, and the Browns hosting the Steelers. Spoiler alert, there might just be three AFC North teams playing in week 18!

Join Joey and Chad as they discuss a ho hum, all business win for the Browns over the New York Football Giants in a game with revenge galore. Next the guys discuss whether the Ravens, who are in playoff mode from here on out, have finally captured their offensive identity once again. To Chad's chagrin, we close out the week 15 recap discussing Tik Tok Superstar Ju Ju Smith-Schuster and his side gig playing football for the Steelers, including the effect it may or may not have on this losing skid. Stay tuned for the fellas previewing week 16 in the AFC North with a foursome of 1pm games. Can the Ravens stay alive in the playoff race? Has Cincy built some momentum or was Monday an anomaly? Can the Jets pull off two straight major upsets at the Browns' expense? Will the Steelers ever win again? Find out that and more, including who deserved and didn't deserve a Pro Bowl nod in the AFC North.

Join Joey and Chad as they act like talking about the Bengals is worse than having Covid-19 unless its a random Jessie Bates kickoff coverage. Following that they recap the Steelers uninspired offensive effort against the Bills as Chad begins to show real signs of worry about the men in black and gold. Week 14 is capped off with a Joey re-enactment of Lamar speed wiping his bum before taking the field for a pivotal 4th down play in what will almost certainly go down as the most exciting game of the regular season. Stick around as the boys preview week 15. Can Joe Schobert teach the Jaguars defense how to slow down Lamar? The Browns looked dangerously close to a real team this week. Does that mean we are do for a let down against the Colt McCoy lead Giants? And can the Steelers play well against anybody, or at least the Bengals?

Join Joey and Chad as they break down week 13 in the AFC North. The Ravens were able to right the ship in Dallas on Tuesday night. Spoiler alert, they ran the ball well. Things take a sad turn as Chad airs his grievances with the Steelers offense and their performance against the Washington Football Team. Chad's somber mood proves contagious as he and Joey struggle to find joy in watching the Bengals. It's all about Jessie Bates and making snacks when the offense is on the field. Finally, Chad and Joey almost sound like Browns fans as they celebrate a dominant win against Mike Vrabel and his super soldier skill players. Stick around as the boys preview week 14 in the AFC North. Can the Ravens continue to bully the Browns out of their lunch money? Can the Steelers finally play like contenders against a worthy adversary in Buffalo? And finally, the Bengals have a game too... Awesome.

Join Joey and Chad as they rip off the band-aid on the Steelers Ravens rivalry, 2020 edition. Joey finds zen without expectations, and Chad embraces cheering for the most unremarkable 11-0 team that non-Steelers fans can remember. The boys then eat their vegetables and talk about the Bengals close loss to the Giants, and a few of the moments that really made it a quintessential Bengals experience. Finally they celebrate the big winners of the week. The Cleveland Browns beat the Jaguars and the referees to go to 8-3 and maybe found a way to embrace Baker Mayfield at his best, and his worst. Stick around for previews of the AFC North week 13 matchups. Are the Browns and the Titans the same team? If so, why do Joey and Chad think the Titans are better? Can Joe Burrow prove that he deserved to be picked ahead of Tua Tagovailoa in the draft in a game that neither of them figures to play in? Can Joey and Chad stalk about the Pittsburgh vs Washington game without talking about "Comeback Player of the Year" awards OR saying "redskin?" Finally, is a matchup with familiar foe Andy Dalton and the Cowboys just what the doctor ordered for the infirm Ravens?

Join Joey and Chad as they mourn the Bengals loss of Joe Burrow and another game. Next they talk a little Browns running game, some creative play calling, and one surprising defensive standout as well as a not so surprising possibly soon to be announced AFC Defensive Player of the Week. After that, Joey suffers through a few minutes of joyous Steelers banter as Chad throws some love at the oft ignored Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds and nose tackle Tyson Alualu. Finally, Joey comes to terms with the Ravens identity after a bruising loss to the Titans. Spoiler alert, that identity is not "Super Bowl contender." Stick around as the boys preview week 12 in the AFC North. Will Joey have anything to be thankful for after Thursday nights Ravens Steelers rematch? Does anyone have the fortitude to watch the Bengals with Ryan Finley at the helm? Without their two star defensive players, are the Browns primed for an upset?

Join Joey and Chad as they rip off the band-aid on Joey's hopes for the Ravens this season. Was Nick Boyle the key to everything? Then the boys talk about how the Browns running game was too much for Deshaun Watson magic and that maybe Myles Garrett is pretty good after all. Finally, Joey suffers through a discussion of the 9-0 Steelers trampling the Bengals by ignoring the running game entirely. Stick around as the boys preview all four AFC North game set for week 11!

Join Joey and Chad as they react to some less-than-inspiring wins from the Steelers and Ravens. Then, with the Cowboys and Colts dispatched, the boys turn their attention to week 10. Will the Ravens look like contenders against the underwhelming Patriots despite everyone knowing their plays? Will Nick Chubb and a healthy offensive line make the Browns good again? Is Joey right to dismiss the Bengals against the Steelers, or are Chad's worries well founded? also, upwards of 30 total seconds acknowledging that two AFC North quarterbacks might not play on account of COVID-19.

Join Joey and Chad as they take you through a tour of week 8 in the AFC North. Chad and Joey vent about the tragic predictability of the Browns futility against the Las Vegas Raiders, then celebrate the unexpected Bengals victory over the Tennessee Titans. Chad offers Joey a shoulder to cry on and then swiftly pulls it away in a recap of Ravens v Steelers rivalry week. Stick around for previews of the Ravens and Steelers week 9 matchups as Ohio takes a collective rest to count votes.

Join Joey and Chad as they breakdown two exciting AFC North games from week 7. Is the Steeler team that jumped out to a 20 point lead against the formerly undefeated Titans the real one? Or maybe the team that blew that lead... Baker Mayfield is the AFC offensive player of the week, but is he better than Joe Burrow? Can we at least take our hands off panic button in Cleveland? Stick around to hear about three exciting games to look forward to in week 8, particularly the first matchup of the divisions top two teams.

Join Joey and Chad as they recap the Steelers demolition of the Browns, and the tale of two games in Philadelphia and Indianapolis. Stick around to preview some more potential AFC North on AFC North crime in week 7, as well as a preview of a match of the last two undefeated teams in the AFC. Finally, one third of the way through 2020, where are these teams and what are their achievable goals for the remainder of this season?

Join Chad and Joey as we discuss the evisceration of the Eagles by Steeler's rookie Chase Claypool, a ho-hum 24 point blowout for the Ravens over the Bengals, and the Brown keeping the win streak going against Phil Rivers and the Colts. Then we look ahead to the first Myles Garrett-Mason Rudolph revenge game and forecast the Ravens-Eagles and Bengals-Colts matchups.

Join Joey and Chad as they discuss all things AFC North over week 4 of the 2020 NFL season including the Browns offensive explosion, the Bengals tasting victory, and the Ravens righting the ship. Stay until the end to get a preview of what is in store for week 5.

The Ravens were pantsed by the Chiefs, the Browns and Steelers found the "W" column, and the Bengals kissed their sister. Join Joey and Chad as they react to the week's happenings and try to predict what week 4 will hold for AFC North football.

Baker and Burrow shine, the Steelers survive the Broncos, and the Ravens roll. Join Joey and Chad as they react to week 2 in the AFC North and then preview week 3 matchups.

In week one the Ravens dumped on the Browns' chests, the Bengals bungled, and the Steelers romped in NJ. Joey and Chad react to the games and then prepare listeners for week 2 in the AFC North.

With football season fast approaching Joey and Chad lay out their expectations for each team's season and their individual week 1 matchups.

This week Joey and Chad dissect the top corner on each team in the AFC North. Is Trae Waynes a top corner? Does Denzel Ward even have to tackle? Is Joe Haden better than time itself? Why is Marlon Humphrey so mean? All this, plus why doing your laundry could save your season, and your life.

On this episode of AFC Northcast Joey and Chad shallow dive into the tape to compare four young wide receivers with plenty of potential. Among other questions considered, how MUCH better than Miles Boykin is Chase Claypool? Does it even matter that Tee Higgins doesn't get open? Who is Donovan Peoples-Jones? But don't skip the intro. After Chad finally gets his beer open, the boys discuss Cam Newton as a Patriot!

Chad and Joey compare the prominent young linebacker on each divisional team, Devin Bush, Mack Wilson, Germaine Pratt, and Patrick Queen. Then we take a trip down south for some more draft analysis!

Stiller Chad and Dirty Bird Joey break down each Ravens draft selection, and even tease out a couple of un-drafted free agents. They follow that discussion with some superficial analysis of the NFC and AFC East draft results, with an emphasis on "super."

This week, Joey and Chad break down the Bengals franchise saving draft and the Steelers franchise sustaining draft. News flash, drafting Joe Burrows was smart, and the Steelers like Maryland. As an added treat, they also discuss an eventful draft in the NFC North.

Dirty Bird Joey and Stillers Chad grapple technology with their bare hands to bring you maximum analysis of AFC North team needs leading up to the draft. Then they report each teams certain...likely...possible day 1 and 2 picks.

Joey and Chad are joined by Patriots correspondent Dylan to discuss a rather busy league year so far in the AFC North. They highlight the big trades, losses, and acquisitions and determine whether teams improved or regressed. Then we get with Dylan to discuss life in Foxborough after TB12.

This week Joey and Chad discuss the Browns choice for their new head coach and the Bengals destiny of a new starting quarterback. While two teams are looking ahead, the boys look backward at newly minted Hall of Fame Coach Bill Cowher's credentials, and finally at what could have been for the Ravens after a dispiriting loss in the divisional round of the playoffs.

In a true epic, the boys "break" the news on the Browns new head coach and quarterback (wrongly), and preview the Raven's matchup with the Tennessee Titans (listen to Chad for the closest thing to accuracy). This segment has only gained relevance in the wake of the actual game. Finally, the boys discuss nominations for the 2019 All AFC North Team. If this massive dose of Joey's bravado proves too much, consider pausing after offensive nominations re-downloading, and listening to the defensive team at a later date!

Celebrate the Holiday with Joey and Chad as they break down how the first and last place teams have a lot to be excited about after week 16. They discuss nominees for AFC North Players of the Week including a couple surprises. Finally, they break down what to look for out of the final two games of the regular season in the AFC North.

Joey and Chad recap the last few days of news, including new interviews from Jarvis and OBJ, and trouble in Jacksonville. Then the guys preview the action in the AFC North this week, with a trio of 1 o'clock games including the rematch of new Browns vs old Browns, the Toilet Bowl between Cincy and Miami, and the Steelers looking to get back on track against the mono-king and his band of merry Jets. Then we highlight some other games we are looking forward to. We wish everybody a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Aside from another dominant Ravens performance Justin, Joey, and Chad are left with more questions than answers as they review week 15 of AFC North football. Is the Browns implosion turning out to be more spectacular than anyone could have imagined? Who was more thoroughly dominated, Andy Dalton throwing at Stephon Gilmore, or Devlin "Duck" Hodges throwing at Tre'Davius White? All that plus nominations for AFC North players of the week!

Justin, Joey, and Chad preview what to watch for in the AFC North for week 15? The Ravens might have already won, but will they survive the Jets? Can the Bengals overcome Spygate Volume 2 and a worse team to defeat the Patriots? Which Cardinals player or coach will OBJ ask to "come get him" this week? If the Steelers and the Bills play a game in the forest but no real AFC contender is there to hear it, should anyone care? All that and more!

Justin, Joey, and Chad recap week 14 of AFC North football. Was Joe Mixon the brightest star in a losing effort for the Bengals? If Nick Chubb doesn't get any carries until the 3rd quarter, can he still rush for 100 yards a game? Have the Steelers solved their special teams woes? And can Justin, Joey, and Chad find a way to add suspense to this endless stream of Ravens victories? And of course, nominations for AFC North players of the week.

Joey and Chad forge on bravely sans Justin this week to preview a suddenly intriguing divisional matchup between the Browns and Bengals, the Ravens heading up to the land of Bills Mafia, and the Stillers head west to take on the most attractive coach/qb tandem in the league (It's Klif and Kyler, dummy)

Justin Joey and Chad discuss the happenings in week 13 of AFC North football. Was it a perfect week for the Bengals? Have the Steelers killed another Browns coach? If the weather plus the best team in the NFC can't beat the Ravens, who can? All that plus our nominations for AFC North players of the week.

Justin and Chad talk Andy Daltons revenge game against his own team, the Pittsburgh Cleveland rivalry round two, and the potential superbowl preview game. Plus we talk a little bit about turkey day football.

Justin, Joey, and Chad celebrate three AFC North wins and one taking a step closer to the number 1 draft pick. Are the Browns well coached? Did one game kill two QB careers? Who is tougher, Mason Rudolph or Marcus Peters? Is it Super Bowl or bust for Ravens fan Joey? All that plus nominations for AFC North players of the week!

Was Miles Garrett Porvoked? Journalists don't know, so Justin, Joey, and Chad stick to sports as they highlight the Ravens probable demolition of another playoff contender while the rest of the division muddles around in mediocrity...or worse.

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Justin, Chad, and Joey get you primed for the action around the NFL in week 10, but especially in the AFC North! We'll see the Browns take on the BIlls, the Ravens enter the jungle to play Ryan Finley and the Bengals, and the Steelers welcome the defending NFC Champion Rams to town! All that and more!!

Justin, Joey, and Chad preview the action in week 8 of the NFL as the Browns head to Foxboro off of a bye, the Steelers welcome the winless Dolphins into Heinz field, and the Bengals travel across the pond to play the Rams.

Justin and Joey forge on this week without Chad to talk Bengals-Jags and Ravens-Seahawks. Then we discuss the current state of the AFC North and how our expectations have changed since the preseason. The guys also give their week 7 mistresses and heartache picks.

Justin is back with Joey and Chad to talk about the Ravens squeaking one out against Cincy, the Browns disappointing loss to the Seahawks and the Steelers, led by the human duck, shocking the football world and demolishing the Los Diego Chargers.