Against The Grain Football Podcast

CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson makes the case for putting the Alabama QB at No. 4 in his latest mock draft. Plus, Andrew’s case for Deshaun Watson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Solving the Texans' problems with quarterback Deshaun Watson with Houston broadcaster Raheel Ramzanali. Also, Andrew gets mad at the Eagles for firing Doug Pederson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Philadelphia Inquirer's Mike Sielski and I break down Doug Pederson's decision to pull Jalen Hurts and some of the over-the-top reactions we've seen around the NFL. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Athletic's Andy Staples helps evaluate potential NFL QBs, starting with Florida's Kyle Trask and Alabama's Mac Jones. Plus, against the grain Thanksgiving foods and Andrew says leave poor Tom Brady alone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NBC Sports' Paul Burmeister, a former college QB and Notre Dame football radio broadcaster, on Ian Book and what the NFL needs to see out of college QBs. Plus, what it was like to back up Warren Moon for an offseason ... and Andrew's five scalding NFL hot takes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrew ranks the top 5 non-QB MVP candidates - including his guys Alvin Kamara. Former MLB pitcher/Fantasy football writer Brad Ziegler has great insight on analytics in sports and explains why his Chiefs are immune to Andy Reid game management issues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Reuben Frank and Andrew both argue Eagles should stick with Carson Wentz. Plus, why your Super Bowl contender isn’t that good. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrew rants about the Cowboys not coming to Andy Dalton's defense. The Athletic's Brandon Howard breaks down Dallas QB Ben DiNucci's game and sets realistic expectations for Tua in Miami. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrew explains why the Dolphins' Tua strategy makes sense. And NFL.com's Marc Sessler breaks down Baker Mayfield's issues in Cleveland and shares stories about cheering for the Browns over the years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina and I discuss the NFL’s scheduling challenge. I say play until March and own our TV sets. Jimmy’s not so sure. Plus, how old is too old for concerts? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CBSSports.com's WIll Brinson and I discuss the Patriots' strategy for slowing down K.C.; why everyone is over-hyping the MVP race and what happened to movies after 1999. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Never count on Nick Foles when there’s a franchise needs help. Paul Pabst joins Against the Grain to discuss how far Bears can go in 2020. Plus, why the Cowboys are about to roll. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NFL Network’s James Palmer talks about being quarantined with the Bucs and how Tom Brady can make this work in Tampa Bay… and has insight into why Carson Wentz is struggling. Plus, Eagles, Texans and Saints fans have to R-E-A-L-X. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Three Against the Grain takes: 1) Impact of running QBs, 2) Don't panic Cowboys fans, 3) Stop calling OPI. Plus, Cheesehead TV's Aaron Nagler explains why we doubted Aaron Rodgers and why Packers should be very dangerous. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today’s episode, Perloff talks about his experience with Coronavirus and his three biggest Against the Grain takes coming into the season. Renowned QBs coach Quincy Avery talks about why Deshaun Watson was worth the money and why Taysom Hill isn’t. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

TheMMQB.com's Albert Breer talks about the next steps for the NFL on a busy weekend and we discuss the moves the Patriots could make to surround Tom Brady with more talent. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freaking out about size of Tony Romo's contract is latest evidence of how everyone doesn't understand the true impact of the NFL's popularity. Sports Illustrated's Jimmy Traina and the Wall Street Journal's Joe Flint share their reactions to the Romo contract and weigh in on the future of NFL on TV. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Las Vegas Review-Journal's Todd Dewey talks about where the sharp money is on NFL futures bets and shares an interesting nugget on how Vegas insiders view the draft and how high Tua could end up going. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author and former Giants reporter Gary Myers makes the case for Eli Manning making the Hall of Fame. Pro Football Focus' Sam Monson explains why Eli probably doesn't belong. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kevin Armstrong, executive producer of Netflix's Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez, explains how he started working on the documentary and how an NFL player's life could spin so wildly out of control. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On our first episode of the decade we talk to SEC Network host Peter Burns about Tua Tagovailoa's tough decision to leave for the NFL. We try to Explain the Matt Rhule phenomenon. And with the new year Mario has a new dating app. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Evan Cohen, host of Morning Men on SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio, talks about his Patriots' Super Bowl odds and we rank the best looking coaches in the NFL. Plus, why the Bengals should talk Chase Young. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CBS Sports senior NFL writer Jonathan Jones helps break down all the potential free agent QBs, including Cam Newton, Tom Brady and Drew Brees. Plus, a warning for anyone who writes off the NFC East. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recapping Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson's big win over the Patriots. And Andrew's rant on why no one should count out New England. Plus, Mario's brutal parlay beat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Count out the Eagles and Browns all you want ... the schedule says they're in it. What about the surging New York Jets? New York Daily News' Manish Mehta weighs in on the Jets' chances of making a miracle run and what the future holds in East Rutherford. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. Talks about the Cincinnati Bengals’ approach to winning and NFL.com Draft analyst Lance Zierlein talks about which players are worth tanking for, including LSU QB Joe Burrow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Eagles and Patriots meet for the first time since Super Bowl LII. Sports Illustrated's Charlotte Wilder looks back at that game and what the Pats have done since. While Philadelphia Inquirer's Mike Sielski shares the Philly angle and looks ahead to this weekend's game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bleacher Report's Matt Miller weighs in on the possibility of Ohio State DE Chase Young going No. 1 in next year's Draft, and breaks down what could be an all-time wide receiver class. Plus, new segment ... the MVP behind the MVP ... the sidekicks that are fueling the best seasons in the NFL. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Breaking down Vegas odds on who will be the No. 1 pick in NFL Draft. Simulcasting MMQB Trade Deadline Recap with Albert Breer and Bart Scott. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NFL reporter Adam Caplan breaks down the NFL trade deadline market and explains why players like A.J. Green and Trent Williams may stay in place. And The Athletic's Broncos reporter Nicki Jhabvala on the possibility of Chris Harris Jr. and Von Miller moving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former NFL Lineman Geoff Schwartz and I break down the easy schedules of the 49ers, Patriots, Bills, and Ravens — who’s for real and who’s due a correction. We also discuss the QB draft class and the pros/cons of Justin Herbert. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Breaking Down Kiper/McShay’s Top 5 QB Prospects. FanDuel Editor- in-Chief JJ Zachariason weighs in on Christian McCaffrey’s sustainability and Russell Wilson’s case for MVP. We also fix the NFL’s Officiating problem. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Quarterback tutor Quincy Avery explains how he went from sleeping in the UCLA locker room to working with players like Deshaun Watson, Dwayne Haskins, Justin Fields and Jalen Hurts. Plus, we break down the Week 6 lines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wall Street Journal’s Joe Flint on the struggles of his beloved Redskins and the future of NFL on TV. Comedian Mark Ellis on the ups and downs of being a Redskins fan and the most comedic moment in NFL history. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Breaking down the six quarterbacks with Yahoo's Eric Edholm after his first 2020 NFL Mock Draft. NFL Marketing representative Dusty Stanfield explains potential impact of new California "Pay for Play" rule. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Breaking down Dwayne Haskins’ first game from Giants-Redskins. The Athletic’s Emory Hunt evaluates each first- and second-year QB. Paul Pabst on state of the Bears after Trubisky injury. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Eagles great Seth Joyner talks about Philly's issues early in the season and how the NFL continually works to make it harder to play defense. Plus, we look back at the great Buddy Ryan defenses and why they would run into trouble in today's game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Today's Episode of the Against the Grain Football podcast we recap week 3 in the NFL. We check in with Giants Beat Writer for the Daily News Pat Leonard and get the pulse on how New York is reacting to Daniel Jones. We also speak to Aaron Nagler of Cheesehead TV and discuss the Packers 3-0 start. Finally we come up with a brand new segment, "Get Outta Here Man!" You don't want to miss it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Craig Ellenport, author of The NFL 100: The Greatest Moments of the NFL's Century, defends his rankings. Philadelphia radio host Sean Brace breaks down Week 3 lines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Mark Adickes breaks down injury situations for Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger and Sam Darnold. Former NFL QB Sage Rosenfels talks about sharing a spot in the record books with Patrick Mahomes and expresses his admiration for Lamar Jackson's incredible start. And I already want to change my Super Bowl predictions? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Breaking down Week 2 matchups from an analytic perspective with Michael Salfino contributor to "The Athletic", 538 and Wall Street Journal. Find out the most important analytic in determining which team will win. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Patrick Show Producer Paul Pabst shares behind-the scene details of Dan and Keith's SportsCenter reunion; TheMMQB.com's Jenny Vrentas on what Antonio Brown meant to Jon Gruden and what's next in Oakland See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan explains his theory for picking a Super Bowl matchup and looks back at one his boldest predictions of all time. Plus, we look at a handful of teams that could go against the grain and defy their long Super Bowl odds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Athletic Fantasy Football Writer and former Big League Pitcher Brad Ziegler shares his sleepers and breakout stars for this season. FootBallGamePlan.com’s Emory Hunt makes a strong Against the Grain argument on why Lamar Jackson will have more success than Baker Mayfield. Plus why Jacoby Brissett will be better than you think. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On This Episode of the ATG Football Podcast we're Breaking down win totals for all 32 teams with CBS Sports Senior NFL writer/Host of the Pick Six Podcast Will Brinson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pro Football Focus senior analyst Steve Palazzolo and DIRECTV Fantasy Zone host James Koh offer analytics-based insights on the upcoming season. Find out why running backs don’t matter, which team is much better than we think and which QB is about to blow up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kliff Kingsbury and the Air Raid offense have arrived in the NFL. Will it transform the NFL? I'll talk to NFL.com's Lance Zierlein about Kyler Murray and break down the top QB draft prospects for next season, Eagles rookie and former Air Raid OL Andre Dillard and former college coach and Texas spread football expert Alan Wartes. Enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.