Football 301

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon recap NFL Week 2 by buying or selling the most interesting 2-0, 1-1 and 0-2 teams. The duo start with the undefeated teams, as they choose to buy or sell the surging Los Angeles Chargers, Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals. Next, Nate and Matt take a look at the Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons, all stuck in the middle at 1-1. Finally, the duo determine whether the 0-2 Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans are just starting slow or if they have some more serious problems under the hood.(3:40) - Buying or selling 2-0 teams(33:55) - Buying or selling 1-1 teams(1:03:20) - Buying or selling 0-2 teams Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to react LIVE to a chaotic Week 2 of NFL action. The duo kick things off with The Late Hit, where they react to the Atlanta Falcons defeating the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night as well as the Kansas City Chiefs falling to a shocking 0-2 record.Next, the duo get into their 3 Highs and 3 Lows from NFL Week 2, including an insane end to the early slate (wow, Dallas Cowboys), the Detroit Lions offense surging back to life, Kyle Shanahan pulling one out with Mac Jones, the Jacksonville Jaguars losing to Jake Browning, the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins getting sloppy and Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers falling off a cliff. The duo wrap up with their final thoughts on the Indianapolis Colts somehow being 2-0.(00:35) - The Late Hit: reacting to Falcons' win over Vikings(14:40) - Quick thoughts on the 0-2 Chiefs(23:30) - Highs from Week 2: witching hour madness, Lions offense explodes, Shanahan & Mac(39:40) - Lows from Week 2: Jags ban reinstated, Pats-Dolphins, Steelers offense Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald dive into Week 2 of NFL action, covering what to watch, their hoss fight of the week, bold predictions and more. After discussing the fallout of Brock Purdy's toe injury, Nate & Charles kick things off by getting Lost in the Sauce on their three deep dives of the week, including the Seattle Seahawks heading to Pittsburgh, a Super Bowl rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles taking on the Kansas City Chiefs and a hoss fight in Houston with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers taking on the Houston Texans.Later, Nate & Charles give their Big Dog of the Week (can Caleb Williams defeat the Detroit Lions?) and their Hail Mary predictions involving the Jacksonville Jaguars & Minnesota Vikings.(1:50) - Can the San Francisco 49ers survive without Brock Purdy?(6:05) - Seahawks @ Steelers preview(21:05) - Eagles @ Chiefs preview(36:10) - Buccaneers @ Texans preview(49:00) - Big Dog of the Week: Chicago Bears(1:00:55) - Hail Mary predictions Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice and Matt Harmon dive into a wild first week of NFL action with their 6 biggest surprises before reacting to fan-submitted overreactions. The duo kick things off with their takeaways from JJ McCarthy's big comeback over the Chicago Bears. Next, Nate and Matt give 6 pleasant surprises from Week 1, including the Los Angeles Chargers passing game, the Indianapolis Colts defense, the New Orleans Saints, Matthew Stafford's back and more.Later, the duo react to fan-submitted overreactions from Week 1, including the disaster-prone Tennessee Titans, Todd Bowles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Justin Fields vs. Trevor Lawrence and whether the Miami Dolphins will go winless.(2:35) - MNF takeaways: JJ McCarthy's epic comeback(17:20) - 6 pleasant surprises from Week 1(52:45) - Overreaction Court: grading your Week 1 overreactions Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice and Charles McDonald kick off their Week 1 reactions with thoughts on the Buffalo Bills' dramatic comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night.Later, Nate and Charles are LIVE reacting to Week 1 of the NFL season. The duo deep dive into the surprising watchability of the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Jets clash (who saw that coming?), the stunning efficiency and dual-threat dynamism of Justin Fields (numbers don't lie!) and why the Green Bay Packers are already looking like a well-oiled, dangerous machine. Plus, they give a shout-out to the rookie phenoms like Emeka Egbuka, Will Johnson, and Harold Fannin Jr. who are already making their presence felt. On the flip side, they lament the New England Patriots' inexplicable struggle in the rain, the Carolina Panthers' utterly dysfunctional Week 1 operation, and the offensive line woes that plagued both the Miami Dolphins and Houston Texans (seriously, our expectations were low, but…)(00:25) - The Late Hit: Bills-Ravens instant reaction(11:45) - 3 Highs of Week 1: Aaron Rodgers, Packers, rookie standouts(34:50) - 3 Lows of Week 1: Sloppy Patriots, Panthers regress, Dolphins & Texans OL Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Week 1 is finally here, and Nate Tice & Charles McDonald are here to deep dive on the biggest games of the week. Nate and Charles kick things off by getting Lost in the Sauce with their three deep dives of the week, featuring the Houston Texans taking on the Los Angeles Rams, a hoss fight of a matchup with Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions and the Baltimore Ravens taking on the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.Later, Nate & Charles reveal their Slop Watch: the New England Patriots vs. Las Vegas Raiders, where two quarterbacks will try to take advantage of sketchy secondary play. Nate & Charles wrap things up with their Locks of the Week, where they make a Week 1 bold prediction they're sure will come true.(3:20) - Texans @ Rams preview(18:30) - Lions @ Packers preview(34:20) - Ravens @ Bills preview(49:05) - Slop Watch: Raiders @ Patriots(58:30) - Locks of the Week Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon join forces for the final prediction show of the year. Nate & Matt give their playoff, wild card and Super Bowl predictions before diving into their picks for MVP, Offensive & Defensive Player of the Year, Rookies of the Year, the brand-new Protector of the Year award and more. Don't miss this jam-packed episode as Nate & Matt get you ready for the 2025 NFL season.(4:05) - Season predictions: playoff teams & Super Bowl picks(25:25) - MVP picks(33:45) - OPOY & DPOY picks(49:50) - Rookie of the Year picks(1:02:45) - Protector of the Year picks Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald bring you an emergency episode of Football 301 to react to the bombshell Micah Parsons trade. What does it mean for the Dallas Cowboys defense? Is this worse than the Luka trade for Dallas sports fans? What can Micah bring to the Green Bay Packers defense? All that and more on today's emergency pod. Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon join forces to deep dive on every team in the AFC West. The dynamic duo peel back the curtain on the Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers to determine what to watch for on offense & defense, their potential breakout players and win total over/unders for each team. Is this division as tight as it's projected to be, or will KC continue their dominance?Later in the show, Nate is joined by star Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson to talk Arch Manning, transitioning to the NFL, his favorite under-the-radar play he's made and more.(3:40) - Raiders deep dive(32:20) - Broncos deep dive(57:40) - Chiefs deep dive(1:20:00) - Chargers deep dive(1:38:10) - Bijan Robinson joins the show Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald give their takeaways from preseason Week 3 before diving into their NFC West division preview. The duo kick off the show with their immediate reactions to the Washington Commanders finally extending Terry McLaurin before getting into their takeaways from preseason Week 3, including the Miami Dolphins falling flat against Jacksonville and some day 2 wide receivers looking solid early (hello Isaac TeSlaa).Later, Nate & Charles preview the NFC West division, including what to expect on offense & defense, potential breakout players to watch and final win total picks for the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks.(4:15) - Terry McLaurin extension reactions(7:00) - Preseason Week 3 takeaways(16:45) - Cardinals deep dive(35:50) - Rams deep dive(54:45) - 49ers deep dive(1:13:10) - Seahawks deep dive Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald from the Yahoo Sportsbook at the Venetian in Las Vegas to dive into the biggest gambles NFL teams are taking this season. After giving their thoughts on the breaking news that Brian Robinson Jr. has been traded to the San Francisco 49ers, the trio dive into their nine biggest gambles, including the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys and more.Check out our special edition Yahoo Fantasy shirts available now on Homage — http://homa.ge/yahoo-fantasy(3:00) - 49ers trade for Brian Robinson Jr.(8:00) - Commanders all-in on Jayden Daniels(13:40) - Atlanta Falcons don't play Michael Penix in preseason(18:05) - Houston Texans OL: that's it?(21:30) - Dallas Cowboys don't add to front 7(25:45) - Josh Simmons is a star out the gate for Chiefs(30:00) - Matthew Stafford's back(35:10) - Colts letting Kelly & Fries walk(45:25) - New York Giants run it back with Daboll & crew(51:40) - Aaron Rodgers is Pittsburgh Steelers' missing piece Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon deep dive into the AFC East, a division full of question marks. Can the Buffalo Bills defense keep up with the offense this season? Who exactly are the Miami Dolphins? Can Drake Maye take the leap this season for the New England Patriots? And what can we expect from the New York Jets this season? Nate and Matt set expectations for the offense & defense, name a potential breakout player and give their win total picks for each team.(5:20) - Bills deep dive(34:05) - Dolphins deep dive(58:00) - Patriots deep dive(1:22:40) - Jets deep dive Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to preview the NFC North as they deep dive on every team in one of the most intriguing divisions in football this season. But first, the dynamic duo react to the news that the Cincinnati Bengals are looking to potentially trade star EDGE Trey Hendrickson as they each give an ideal landing spot for the veteran pass rusher. Nate and Charles also highlight their top takeaways from Week 2 of preseason action around the NFL, as Charles was intrigued by Dillon Gabriel thickening the quarterback controversy plot in Cleveland, while Nate was hyped about Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears offense coming to life against the Buffalo Bills.Next, Nate and Charles deep dive on the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders. For each team, the hosts give their expectations for the offense and defense, a potential breakout player to watch and their final over/under win total predictions.(4:50) - Favorite landing spots for Trey Hendrickson(13:15) - What we learned in preseason Week 2(22:30) - Cowboys deep dive(45:25) - Giants deep dive(1:03:30) - Eagles deep dive(1:21:25) - Commanders deep dive Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon join forces to preview the most exciting division in NFL history: the great AFC South. Nate and Matt officially lift the Jags ban to take a deep dive on the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars & Tennessee Titans to analyze what to watch this season on offense and defense, a potential breakout player to keep an eye on and their final over/under win predictions for the 2025 season. Can Trevor Lawrence take the next big step? Does Tennessee have the pieces to support Cam Ward? Will the Texans offensive line hold them back? Who the heck is playing quarterback for the Colts? All that and more on today's Football 301.(3:20) - Texans deep dive(27:30) - Colts deep dive(48:00) - Jaguars deep dive(1:09:05) - Titans deep dive Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald to deep dive on the NFC South division and give you everything you need to keep an eye on this season. But first, the trio each give their biggest takeaway from Week 1 of preseason action, including the New York Giants defense, the New York Jets run game and some interesting offensive usage from the Jacksonville Jaguars.Later, Nate, Matt and Charles deep dive on the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers to determine what to watch on offense and defense, a potential breakout player and their final over/under win total picks.(4:55) - What we learned from preseason Week 1(23:00) - Falcons deep dive(48:55) - Panthers deep dive(1:09:15) - Saints deep dive(1:31:15) - Buccaneers deep dive Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Which team will sit on top of the AFC North after the 2025 NFL season? Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald preview the division, starting with the Cincinnati Bengals. Will the star-studded offense be able to overcome the team's defensive woes? Next, the trio moves on to the Cleveland Browns. Which signal caller will reign supreme in their packed QB room? Later, the boys break down the Baltimore Ravens and whether Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry can lead the team to a Super Bowl. They finish the show up with the Pittsburgh Steelers. What should we expect from 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers at QB? It's an information-packed episode that you don't want to miss!(5:00) - Cincinnati Bengals deep dive(31:45) - Cleveland Browns deep dive(57:45) - Baltimore Ravens deep dive(1:21:40) - Pittsburgh Steelers deep dive Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Who will win the NFC North? Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald preview the division, but first they discuss some news. Will Micah Parsons ever actually be traded away from the Dallas Cowboys? And should we be more concerned about Matthew Stafford's back injury? After that they break down the NFC North, starting with the Chicago Bears and new head coach Ben Johnson. Will Caleb Williams have a breakout season under new leadership? They move on to theorize about the future of the Detroit Lions, who will be playing under new offensive and defensive coordinators. Next, they discuss the Green Bay Packers. Will shaky play at cornerback be an issue this season? They finish the show up with the Minnesota Vikings. How will first-year starting QB J.J. McCarthy fare under the spotlight? Don't miss this packed and informative episode!(3:40) - Micah Parsons requests a trade(11:00) - Time to panic about Matthew Stafford's back?(18:15) - Chicago Bears deep dive(47:15) - Detroit Lions deep dive(1:04:45) - Green Bay Packers deep dive(1:20:35) - Minnesota Vikings deep dive Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Which team has the best offense in the NFL? Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald debate their top 10 offenses as we head into the 2025 season. Are people sleeping on the Dallas Cowboys? Will changes at offensive coordinator hurt the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions? And which teams score an honorable mention? It's an absolutely jam-packed episode that you don't want to miss!(4:05) - Top 10-8(30:25) - Top 7 & 6(56:20) - Top 5 & 4(1:08:50) - Top 3(1:31:50) - Final recap & honorable mentions Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

On the latest edition of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald discuss Nate's top storylines from training camp so far, including new developments from the Kansas City Chiefs offensive line, Marvin Harrison Jr. bulking up for a big sophomore season, the Chicago Bears' chaotic training camp practices and more! Later, the guys rank their top 10 defenses in the league heading into the 2025 season.(3:15) - Josh Simmons takes over at LT for Chiefs(9:00) - Marvin Harrison Jr. bulks up(12:00) - Joe Mixon out with foot injury(17:30) - Luther Burden and Bears camp chaos(24:45) - Top 10 defenses in the NFL: 10-5(1:03:15) - Top 10 defenses in the NFL: Top 5 Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

What are our biggest questions as training camps begin? Yahoo Sports' Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald drop the burning questions on their minds about J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings, the Browns four-way QB battle and more. But first, they discuss some news around the league, including the latest developments in the NFLPA scandal. Later in the show, the guys take a look at some looming contract disputes. How big of an effect will Terry McLaurin's holdout have on Jayden Daniels? We're tackling that and more on today's show!(1:54) Breaking down the NFLPA scandal(11:20) Latest contract extensions(24:45) Do these contract disputes really matter?(47:48) Biggest training camp questions Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald join forces to reveal their 2025 NFL All-Average Team – the most average player in the NFL at every position. But first, Matt & Charles sit down to discuss the latest contract news around the league, including their reactions to the Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner extensions, the Kansas City Chiefs extending G Trey Smith, which second round picks could lose the most from a potential mass holdout and more.Later, the crew reveal their All-Average Team, as Nate covers QB, offensive line and EDGE, Matt covers WRs, corners and tight end while Charles handles running back, defensive line and safeties.(1:25) - New York Jets extend Garrett Wilson & Sauce Gardner(8:30) - Chiefs extend G Trey Smith right before deadline(13:15) - Which second-rounder would lose the most from holding out?(21:45) - 2025 All-Average Team: Offense(42:30) - 2025 All-Average Team: Defense Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

On today's episode of Football 301, Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald join forces to reveal their top 10 NFL head coach rankings. But first, Matt and Charles give a few new faces in new places to watch this season that could have a sneaky big impact on their team's success, including Pete Carroll, Kellen Moore, Aaron Glenn & more.Later on, the guys reveal their top 10 head coaches, discussing what makes a great NFL head coach and debating the differences between their lists, including plenty of back and forth on Mike Tomlin, Dan Campbell, Kyle Shanahan, Demeco Ryans & more.(3:00) - New faces in new places that could make a big impact(25:55) - Top 10 Head Coaches: 10-8(33:15) - Top 10 Head Coaches: 7 & 6(41:35) - Top 10 Head Coaches: 5 & 4(52:05) - Top 10 Head Coaches: Top 3 Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

What are the implications of the Miami Dolphins trading Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers for Minkah Fitzpatrick? Charles McDonald is joined by Steven Ruiz and Diante Lee of The Ringer to discuss the fallout of the trade. They also question why the Dallas Cowboys have yet to pay Micah Parsons and more. Then, Mina Kimes joins Nate Tice and the two compare their top 10 favorite pieces of football media, from movies and TV to books. See what made their lists!(00:55) - Steelers trade for Jalen Ramsey(13:45) - Pass rushers who need to get paid(20:05) - Expectations for the Giants & Falcons this year(29:40) - Mina Kimes joins the show!(34:00) - 10-8(43:00) - 7 & 6(1:03:35) - 5 & 4(1:15:00) - Top 3 Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Who are the best receivers in the NFL entering the 2025 season? Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald compare their top 10 wideouts on today's show. But first, Matt and C Mac discuss the latest offseason news in the NFL including Jaire Alexander signing with the Baltimore Ravens, Rashee Rice and Josh Simmons being medically cleared for training camp and more!(1:50) - News roundup: Jaire Alexander, Anthony Richardson, Russell Wilson & Rashee Rice(23:55) - WRs 10-8(37:00) - WRs 7 & 6(44:35) - WRs 5 & 4(56:10) - Top 3 WRs Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Why is Shedeur Sanders still such a hot topic in the sports world? Special guest Bomani Jones joins Charles McDonald on this episode of Football 301 to discuss the Cleveland Browns QB situation, whether Aaron Rodgers makes the Pittsburgh Steelers more interesting and more! Later on in the show, Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and C Mac count down their top 10 defenders in the league entering the 2025 NFL season.(00:20) - Bomani Jones joins the show(31:00) - Defenders 10-8(41:40) - Defenders 7 & 6(49:30) - Defenders 5 & 4(1:01:20) - Top 3 defenders Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald to break down their top 10 quarterbacks heading into the 2025 NFL season. The crew break down their picks from #10 to #1, with analysis on rising stars like C.J. Stroud and Jordan Love, polarizing figures like Brock Purdy and Jalen Hurts and perennial elites like Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, and Patrick Mahomes.Later, Nate is joined by new Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold as Sam breaks down a few of his highlight (and lowlight) plays, discusses joining Klint Kubiak and the Seahawks offense and much more.(3:15) - QBs 10-8(22:20) - QBs 7 & 6(39:15) - QBs 5 & 4(49:30) - Top 3 QBs(58:20) - Sam Darnold joins the show Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Could Mike Tomlin be on the hot seat this time next year? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald share their opinions on who is headed into a make-or-break season in 2025. But first, they chat about the trades they most want to see before the end of the offseason. You don't want to miss this episode!(5:05) - Trade we want to see: Trey Hendrickson to LAC(9:55) - Trade we want to see: Kirk Cousins to PIT(16:40) - Trade we want to see: Jalen Ramsey to DAL(21:50) - Make or break seasons Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Could Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense get back to their 2018 selves this season? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald make their predictions for 2025. Which schemes will trend upwards? Which teams will have bounceback seasons? And which players are poised to break out? The Football 301 crew peeks into the future to answer all of these questions and dips into the mailbag to close out the show!(3:10) - Condensed formations are back(10:10) - Panthers defense breakout season?(15:50) - Tight ends are important again!(26:00) - Ricky Pearsall breakout season(31:00) - Dolphins offensive line decline(35:00) - Busy backfields(38:10) - Rams pass rush(43:50) - Chiefs offensive expansion(52:50) - Under center passing returns!(1:01:20) - Lightning round(1:09:50) - Mailbag: How to build an OL(1:16:00) - Mailbag: Does Zac Taylor get enough credit? Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

What are the expectations for the second-year quarterbacks in the NFL? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald set their optimism scales for year two of the 2024 first-round quarterback draft class. Where do Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy and Bo Nix stand, and what should we expect to see this season?Plus, the news is out that the NFL is allowing players to compete in flag football in the LA28 Olympic Games, but who would make the best team? The guys pick their Top 5 players to be on the Dream Team of flag football. Don't miss out on today's Football 301!(3:35) Caleb Williams(19:52) Jayden Daniels(30:59) Drake Maye(45:24) Michael Penix Jr.(1:00:01) J.J. McCarthy(1:08:57) Bo Nix(1:19:05) Building our Olympic flag football dream teams Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald ask the biggest questions on their mind for the NFL teams with new starting quarterbacks. But first, they give their hot takes on the 2025 NFL schedule release and share their thoughts on Derek Carr's retirement and his potential successor, Tyler Shough. They move on to discuss the QBs they expect to start for new teams, including Sam Darnold, Justin Fields and J.J. McCarthy. Then, they take a look at some teams that still have questions about their starting QBs, including the Cleveland Browns and their stable of maybes like Shedeur Sanders. You don't want to miss another fun episode of Football 301!(2:51) NFL schedule release hot takes(8:02) Derek Carr retires, what are our expectations for Tyler Shough?(17:23) New starting QBs in new places(1:02:00) Teams with QB questions Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

How will George Pickens handle life with the Dallas Cowboys? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald break down the impact of the mercurial receiver's trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then the Football 301 gang shares their favorite (and least favorite) offseason moves. Free agents, draft picks and coaches - they're discussing it all. They finish the show up with a dip into the mailbag!(4:30) - Cowboys trade for WR George Pickens(17:50) - Favorite offseason additions(1:22:30) - Which edge rusher has the best bend in the NFL?(1:26:25) - How can your offense get a better passing EPA? Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Draft grades, favorite Day 3 picks, and the best player-team fits! Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald break down the biggest winners and losers from the 2025 NFL Draft. Who received the worst draft grade? Which team made the best Day 3 selection? And which player found the perfect fit with their new team? The guys dissect it all in this latest episode. (3:45) - Favorite draft classes(31:40) - Least favorite draft classes(56:55) - Favorite day three picks(1:03:35) - Favorite player-team fits Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Why did Shedeur Sanders fall out of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald share their perspectives on the polarizing QB prospect as they break down all of the drama from day 1 of the draft. Then, they move on to some superlatives. Who are their favorite picks? Who are their least favorite picks? And is it really possible for Travis Hunter to play both ways for the Jacksonville Jaguars? They break it all down on a very special crossover episode.(2:15) - Shedeur Sanders falls to day two!(8:55) - Biggest surprises from the first round(20:50) - Favorite first round picks(27:30) - Least favorite first round picks(50:15) - Best players still available(56:10) - Things we want to see on day two Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

We are just days away from opening night of the NFL Draft! To celebrate, Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald are putting on their GM hats to mock their ideal fits for all 32 teams' first-round picks. There are some spicy ones that you don't want to miss!(4:30) - Picks 1-10(40:15) - Picks 11-20(1:09:00) - Picks 21-32 Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Could Damien Martinez be the next Marshawn Lynch? Nate Tice and Charles McDonald discuss that and more as they plant their flag on 2025 NFL draft prospects. Nate & C-Mac go back-and-forth, giving their opinions on which guys they believe are already set to have productive careers in the NFL. Then, they close out the episode reacting to listener flag plants and draft predictions. You don't want to miss it!(03:55) - WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State(6:55) - WR Tory Horton, Colorado State(11:45) - OL Grey Zabel, North Dakota State(16:35) - RB Devin Neal, Kansas(21:10) - RB Damien Martinez, Miami(27:50) - TE Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame(33:00) - DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan(37:10) - OL Marcus Mbow & OG Donovan Jackson(42:45) - S Andrew Mukuba, Texas(46:25) - DT Derrick Harmon & OT Josh Conerly Jr.(49:25) - CB Shavon Revel Jr, East Carolina(52:40) - CB Trey Amos, Ole Miss(55:25) - Reacting to listener flag plants Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Could the Cleveland Browns draft Travis Hunter AND Shedeur Sanders? With the 2025 NFL Draft on the horizon, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon are back with their mild, hot and spicy draft predictions. They discuss how many RBs could get taken off the board in the first round as teams fear they might miss a run. The pair also mull over the likelihood of a surprise team trading back for a QB or Aaron Rodgers hijacking draft coverage by announcing his retirement. Things get even spicer with a blockbuster trade during the draft involving one of the league's most explosive WRs. It's a hot show that will leave your eyes watering and mouth sizzling!(3:20) - Mild draft predictions(23:45) - Medium draft predictions(49:55) - Spicy draft predictions Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Now that we're officially 2 weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald are back to break down their latest big boards. They discuss the biggest differences between their rankings and guys that made the biggest jumps from their previous big boards. We finish up the episode with C Mac's interview with Colorado head coach Deion Sanders. They talk about Coach Prime's sons Shedeur and Shilo entering the draft. They also chat about the viability of Colorado two-way player and Heisman winner Travis Hunter playing WR and CB in the NFL. It's a fun show that you don't want to miss!(3:50) - 5 biggest differences on our big boards(32:10) - New additions to the top 50(43:55) - Biggest risers(52:35) - Guys we're higher on(1:11:25) - Coach Prime joins the show! Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

For our final 2025 NFL Drat position preview, Nate Tice welcomes Matt Harmon to the show to talk wide receivers. Starting with Colorado's Travis Hunter and working their way through the rest of the class, Nate and Matt break down strengths and weaknesses for each wideout and give their player comparisons and team fits. The two agree that this is a much deeper class than advertised. You don't want to miss it!(3:25) General thoughts about this year's WR class(6:50) Travis Hunter, Colorado(18:06) Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona(27:31) Matthew Golden, Texas(37:02) Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State(44:42) Luther Burden III, Missouri(51:28) Jayden Higgins, Iowa State(59:25) Jack Bech, TCU(1:06:01) Tre Harris, Ole Miss(1:13:36) Jalen Royals, Utah State(1:19:01) Elic Ayomanor, Stanford(1:25:30) Jaylin Noel, Iowa State(1:31:01) Isaiah Bond, Texas(1:33:33) Xavier Restrepo, Miami(1:36:59) Our favorite under-the-radar WR prospects Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice is joined by Dane Brugler of the Athletic to break down the quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft class. They start off by talking about their overall impressions of this year's class and how it compares to years past. Then they dive deep on Miami's Cam Ward, Colorado's Shedeur Sanders and Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart. Then they discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Alabama's Jalen Milroe, Louisville's Tyler Shough and more!(4:00) - General vibes of this year's QB class(9:00) - Cam Ward, Miami(26:00) - Shedeur Sanders, Colorado(38:00) - Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss(50:00) - Jalen Milroe, Alabama(59:20) - Tyler Shough, Louisville(1:06:25) - Quinn Ewers, Texas(1:08:35) - Riley Leonard, Notre Dame(1:11:55) - Lightning round! Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

We continue our draft coverage with a defensive deep dive on today's show! Nate Tice and Charles McDonald break down the top cornerback, safety and linebacker prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class, starting with Heisman winner Travis Hunter. They evaluate the two-way player as a cornerback (stay tuned for his WR deep dive next week) and imagine how they'd like to see him used by an NFL team. Later in the show, Nate sits down with UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger.(2:55) - Travis Hunter, Colorado(11:10) - Will Johnson, Michigan(16:40) - Shavon Revel Jr, East Carolina(22:30) - Jahdae Barron, Texas(26:50) - Benjamin Morrison & Maxwell Hairston(32:15) - CBs outside our top 50(34:35) - Malaki Starks, Georgia(39:20) - Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina(43:50) - Andrew Mukuba, Texas(47:40) - Xavier Watts, Notre Dame(49:25) - Jalon Walker, Georgia(54:55) - Jihaad Campbell, Alabama(1:00:45) - Carson Schwesinger, UCLA(1:04:25) - Carson Schwesinger joins the show Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

We're bringing you a VERY special episode as we approach the 2025 NFL Draft! On today's show, Nate is joined by his dad Mike Tice who shares his unique insights as the former head coach and offensive line coach of the Minnesota Vikings and an 11-year NFL veteran. Nate and Mike talk about the top offensive linemen in the NFL draft, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses as well as where they'd fit best on an NFL line. It's a family affair that you DON'T want to miss!(1:35) - Coach Tice's qualifications as an OL expert(9:30) - Will Campbell, LSU(14:50) - Armand Membou, Missouri(19:30) - Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas(23:05) - Josh Simmons, Ohio State(30:10) - Tyler Booker, Alabama(36:25) - Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon(42:05) - Grey Zabel, North Dakota St(46:00) - Donovan Jackson, Ohio State(49:10) - Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota(54:20) - Marcus Mbow, Purdue(57:55) - Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice and Charles McDonald are back with an absolutely PACKED preview of the 2025 draft class, focusing on edge rushers and the defensive line. Diving deep on. Penn State's Abdul Carter, Marshall's Mike Green, Michigan's Mason Graham and more, they dive deep on the strengths and weaknesses of each player. Then Charles sits down with Arkansas DE Landon Jackson, where they discuss the edge rusher's decision to prove his doubters wrong at the NFL combine. You don't want to miss this XXL episode!(3:21) Jameis Winston signs with Giants(6:05) Cam Ward Pro Day(8:09) Aaron Rodgers visits Steelers(9:31) D Line + Edge NFL Draft prospect preview(10:08) Abdul Cater, Penn State(17:17) Mykel Williams, Georgia(24:39) Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M(33:39) Mike Green, Marshall(40:19) James Pearce Jr., Tennessee(49:15) Landon Jackson, Arkansas(53:25) JT Tuimoloau & Jack Sawyer, Ohio State(57:05) Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss(58:43) Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College(59:49) Under the radar edge rushers(1:03:20) Mason Graham, Michigan(1:08:03) Kenneth Grant, Michigan(1:12:51) Walter Nolen, Ole Miss(1:17:38) Derrick Harmon, Oregon(1:20:59) Tyleik Williams, Ohio State(1:23:49) Deone Walker, Kentucky(1:30:41) 4i defense explained(1:39:51) Interview with Arkansas DE Landon Jackson Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: