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This is what they call the end. The end of the offseason fun. With the NFL true hiatus upon us, the schedule release is the talk of the town. Joe and John get together to discuss some of their favorite primetime games, along with what team can complete the “worst to first” scenario this year. The guys also get back on the bus to talk about what's going on over the past couple of weeks in the NFL.

So, the NFL draft is over. The shock value has worn off. The true off-season is here. But the buck doesn't stop here. Joe, John and Rich are here to discuss the biggest topics, storylines, and post draft discussions to get you through until the release of the 2025 NFL Schedule. Whether it's the Colorado stars, the Falcons bold move, or the Dolphins intriguing draft selection, we got you all covered here

Is defensive tackle the deepest position in this years class? How many of them will go on Thursday night? Joe and John break down the Mason Graham of it all, Walter Nolen, Derrick Harmon and many many more. And why JJ Pegues might be the most fun player in the entire draft! As for linebacker…well, it exists! After Jihaad Campbell and Carson Schwesinger, there is a drop off. But how and where are we drafting guys like Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight. The last draft pod of the season!

As we close in on the NFL Draft, the secondary takes center stage. John and Joe discuss the cornerback position and how maybe Travis Hunter isn't the best corner going into the draft. And then there is Safety. Often a position overlooked in the draft. While everyone is talking about Malachi Starks and Nick Emmanwori, is there another safety out there who might be better than both?

it's the defenses time to shine! In this latest edition of the NFL Draft 2025 season, the boys get defensive and talk about one of the most important positions in football. How good is Abdul Carter? Is Jalon Walker worth the hype? And who's the player John is gushing over during this process? Find out all this and much more on the latest episode of PSP

It's trenches time!!! The offensive line is the hot topic today. Joe, John and former lineman Jose are on the mic in this episode as we break down the entirety of the offensive line (mostly). The line is always a top priority come draft time, but listen to find out why this years group is more intriguing than years past

PSP's version of Tight End U is on deck. John and Joe discuss the prospect that is Tyler Warren and whether or not he's worthy of a Top 10 selection. The guys also discuss the depth of this class and what makes the tight end position successful in the NFL

The journey continues as the boys are here to discuss the wide receiver position in this year's draft. What's up with the smear campaign for Tet McMillan? Is Travis Hunter better as a receiver or corner? Luther Burden the next Tyreek Hill or Kadarius Toney? So many of these questions answered and more during this latest episode.

One of the more loaded classes of the year, the running back position poises to be one of the groups we should be talking about for years to come. Ashton Jeanty, Treyveon Henderson, and Kaleb Johnson amongst others, Joe and John are here to break down the position and which guys caught their eye during the process

Draft Season. Finally upon us. The boys are back for another draft year and start by discussing the craziness of the Top 5 and how it can shake the entire first round. In segment two, the guys break down the QBs they like, and give a little in depth analysis about their top 5, and who they have number one!

Almost a full week into the legal tampering period, the NFL never ceases to amaze. Trades, releases, signings and re-signings ran rampant in the past week. Joe, John and Richie get together to break it ALL down including the DK trade, the QB signings and the impending domino of the new Aaron Rodgers sagaCheck out the Perfect Spiral Substack for more content

A lot can happen in a week. Over the course of the past seven days, three prominent players have asked to be out of their respective places, a surge of players were traded and/or released. And the guys break out their Top 50 free agents ahead of the new league year, March 12th. Got all that? It's ok if you don't, just listen to find out! (This was recorded before the Geno Smith trade)

The first official offseason pod of 2025. Joe and John discuss the hiring of James Gladstone for Jacksonville and their thoughts on their new power structure. The guys also discuss a preview of free agency - what they like about the class, strong and weak positions and some of the top players. And oh, Joestradamus looks into his crystal ball…

The season is officially over. And the Eagles are the 2024 Super Bowl champs. Joe and John are here to break it down after a week of digestion. They also discuss the hiring of Kellen Moore to New Orleans and the parting of Aaron Rodgers from the Jets. Happy off-season!

Does anything need to be said? Super Bowl 59 on deck !https://open.substack.com/pub/perfectspiral/p/perfect-spiral-comes-to-substack?r=58brfp&utm_medium=ios

With the week in between the Super Bowl, the guys have had the time to digest both conference championship games. The trio is back for this one as they dissect what happened in Philadelphia and Kansas City. What's next for Buffalo? And is the Washington window opened, or was this a one hit wonder? Listen to hear this and more on the episode the before the Super Bowl preview!

WHAT A WEEK. So much happened. It's difficult to explain it all here. Just know that if you all the coach speak is noteworthy and our takes are second to none. Then the guys break down the conference championship (53 min) and who they think will be playing in NOLA in two weeks !

If you don't know, now you know. Divisional round playoff football is the GOAT in terms of playoff football. The best matchups. The best teams. Joe and John are here to break down each game and how they think it's gonna turn while also discussing last weeks Wild Card Weekend outcomes, and what's next for the teams who are now home. Lastly, the guys take a minute to really digest what's going on in Dallas with Jerry Jones and potential coach Deion Sanders

Joe and John are ready for playoff football! Are you? The guys breakdown each game this weekend, who has the upper hand, and what upsets we might see. Will this be the first year a 7 beats a 2? The guys also discuss the coaching carousel updates including the firings of the Raiders Antonio Pierce and Tom Telesco. How much pull does old Tommy Boy really have?

Joe, John and Rich discuss the ramifications of Black Monday and what comes next. And Joe gives an absolute must listen on the Jaguars decision to keep Trent Baalke.

We finally made it. Week 18 is here. There are two playoff spots left to be had, and many seedings still left. Joe and John breakdown the scenarios for the final week of the season, along with the possible game of the year on Sunday Night. The Jets have started their coaching vacancy search with a hit ticket name, but how does the overall landscape look? The guys take a closer look and what teams can have openings come Monday, and play a little game of don't be surprised if…

As we come to a close in 2024, John and Joe reminisce on the year that was in football as they count down their own Top 10 moments and the football calendar year. Where does the Chiefs repeat come in? The Jayden Daniels Hail Mary? The guys also discuss the clinching scenarios for the remaining AFC and NFC spots, and who they think are going to get those spots. Here's to 2025!!

With 10 days left in 2024, the guys get together to discuss the fantasy playoffs. They review what worked for them this year, some surprising takeaways, and what players you can look to play this weekend in your semifinal and championship matchups. In other news, the Falcons are turning to Michael Penix Jr. in light of Kirk Cousins struggles. Is Kirk done in Atlanta, and if so, what is next?

It's the Giving Season!!! So what do NFL teams want for Christmas? Joe and John wrap and put presents under the tree for all 32 NFL teams. Amongst the chaos, the guys also discuss the crazy NFC West, and a potential Super Bowl preview in Detroit

We finally have digested all the Thanksgiving food. We've recovered from our annual football game. John and Joe are back after their yearly break to get back into December football. But first we need to catch up on what we missed. Like Eberflus being fired, the Trevor hit, and some hard, tough conversations about some contenders. Towards the end the guys also reveal their summer series plans!

Consecutive weeks for the trio! Joe, John and Rich are back to discuss the circus that is NY football and vow to never discuss them again. Now that the Chiefs lost, we can finally have the discussion of who the best team in the AFC is. Bills, Steelers, Chiefs, Ravens, CHARGERS? The guys give their thoughts. And finally, it's never too early to discuss a coaching carousel. The boys have some pegging where some of the biggest names may end up in 2025

Joe, John and Richie (!!!) are together to discuss the latest in NFL central. The guys say their eulogies for the Jets, Cowboys, Browns and Jaguars and talk about what's next for these teams going into next year. Joe hosts contender or pretender with the guys to see where the radar is, and one surprise team who may be able to go all the way to the Super Bowl  check out more PSP at perfectspiralpodcast.com

At Episode 150, Joe and John discuss the ramifications of this years trade deadlines and how the additions of Zadarius Smith, Mike Williams and Marshon Lattimore help there respective teams. The guys also discuss the Chiefs 8-0 start and how they're doing it while Mahomes is having his worst statistical season. Finally, 50 observations through the midway point of the season.

Halloween is around the corner. Everyone dresses up in costumes. So we don't know who people really are. Who are the Minnesota Vikings? After another loss on TNF to the LA Rams, the Vikings are now 5-2 after starting off 5-0. Their defense has crashed down to earth. Joe and John discuss where the Vikes are and how they can potentially finish the year. The guys break out their QB rankings thus far this season and debate which QBs can climb up the rankings the rest of the year. Also, who is the frontrunner for MVP thus far? Lamar? Allen? Goff? We break that down and much more on this brand new episode. Be sure to check our perfectspiralpodcast.com for everything PSP.

We told you it was gonna happen! We gave you 14 hours heads up! John and Joe are ready to discuss the biggest in-season trade in a long long time as Davante Adams is back with Aaron Rodgers. What are the implications? The expectations? The predictions? Also, Bo Nix is now 7 games in and the Broncos are 4-3. The boys break down and talk about what they see so far.

The corner is coming up. A decision needs to be made. Do you make a left, make a right? Do you go straight or do you turn around? That's a what a lot of our teams are facing this weekend in some of their respective matchups. Joe and John break down which teams can see their seasons sink or continue to thrive with a lot of intriguing games this weekend. The boys also break down the firing of Robert Saleh, and what's next for the ever interesting Jets. Make sure you get all your PSP stuff at perfectspiralpodcast.com

Coaching. Coaching. Coaching. If you couldn't get it, that's the theme of the episode. John and Joe get together to deliver a masterclass in how this years NFL coaches are having a major impact on winning and losing. It's the Good, the Bad and the Ugly edition on PSP. Check out perfectspiralpodcast.com for more!

What a month! As we roll to the last week of September, we have surprises galore. Joe and John break down the absolutely buffoonery taking place in Jacksonville and if they can get out of the rut they are in. In Cincinnati, the slow start rears its ugly head again. Is the season over for Burrow and the Bengals? Also, are the Commanders the BEST team in the NFC East? Make sure you catch us on all our platforms and on perfectspiralpodcast.com

We are steadily moving to October, and with that the NFL is moving right along. Bryce Young is officially benched. How did this happen? Joe and John discuss the snowball that will happen after Bryce got benched. The boys review how and if the Saints can keep up their historic offensive pace. And is the Steelers/Chargers the game of the week? Check out perfectspiralpodcast.com for all things  PSP

And away we go….the first weeks games are in the books. Joe and John come together after an entertaining week one, which saw many defenses reign supreme. The guys dive into some important injuries, and take a deep dive into the Cowboys/Browns game as well as the Steelers/Falcons. Some overreactions might be in order as well. To cap off the episode, the guys preview a couple of Week 2 games they are intrigued by, and bring back Game Picks…but with a new twist!

The wait is finally over. The NFL season starts tomorrow! With that, predictions are flying all over the place. Joe, John and Richie are joined by Chilltakes (!!!) and break down every single division, their playoff teams, and reveal their Super Bowl winners! The guys also discuss the Brandon Aiyuk signing and how it affects the 49ers short and long term. Make sure you hit up perfectspiralpodcast.com to find everything PSP!

The month of August is coming to a close, which means that Fantasy drafts are in full swing! Joe and John get together to wrap up their last episode of the Fantasy Football prep season and do a live fifteen round mock! See how the strategies set out and where guys land as they discuss each round. Oh yea, the start of the season is eight days away….

The goldmine. That's what the pass catchers are all about. From the crowned jewels to the diamonds in the rough, these guys have it all. Joe and John get together in Part 3 of their Fantasy Outlook and break down which receivers are worth drafting this year. Whose overhyped? Whose ADP is a steal? What about the rooks? And don't forget about the Tight Ends! Plus, we discuss the Matt Judon situation as well as the Tua/Flores. We also have a special announcement towards the end! Happy fantasy season

Fantasy Running Backs are like going to the movies. Some are worth the price of admission. Some are incredibly overrated. Some are hidden gems that blow up after enough exposure. It all depends on who you ask. Everyone is extremely opinionated on the position this year and whether they should “hit” early or “stay” put and wait it out. Joe and John break down all this and more when it comes to the position, and both guys have vastly different takes. Plus, the bus is officially back. And we aren't going far as Haason Reddick has officially asked for a trade from the Jets. The guys break down what the hell is going on in Florham Park in the lead

The bread and butter is back in action. J&J are back as August is here and fantasy is thriving and surviving. The guys start the month of fantasy with the talk of the QB position and how its value is skyrocketing in recent years. Tune in to hear the thoughts on guys such as Kyler Murray, Justin Herbert and Dak Prescott. Where does everyone fall? And we have a new stamp of approval from John - and you will SHOCKED to hear who it is. Fantasy season is back baby!

We are in the heat wave of summer. There is not a ton going on, but the NFL is always lurking. As the guys gear up for fantasy season, John and Joe continue their “What If” series. What if the New England Patriots completed their perfect season in 2007. What would've happened afterwards? How would Brady and Belichick work out if so? Players? Coaches? We answer it all on the latest episode of PSP

We have some action in the summer! Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars rock the NFL world by making Lawrence the highest paid player in NFL history (tied with Burrow), but does the Jags QB warrant this type of contract? The boys break down the situation Jacksonville was in and whether or not the QB salary rocket goes higher than this. In our What IF summer series, we go back to our alternate reality to see what would've happened if Eli Manning and Philip Rivers never traded places in 2004

With the true off-season upon us, it's time for the PSP Summer Series of 2024, our own What If series! First on deck, Robert Griffin III. What happens when RG3 is shut down in 2012 after his first injury as opposed to playing through it? Join John and Joe to see how this story plays out and what could have been, at the very least, an interesting career. The guys also weigh in on their thoughts with the Justin Jefferson contract. Welcome back!

We are officially in the doldrums when it comes to the NFL. With the NFL Draft officially over, it's to decompress and relax. Joe and John put a wrap on the draft season by issuing their grades for all the teams. We truly don't know what the outcome of these drafts will be for a couple of years, but it is ok to analyze and criticize the thought process behind the picks. We know you'll all agree with our grades!

With the draft just days away, Joe and John hit the defensive side of the ball. EDGE, DT, Linebackers and Secondary. It's all here. From guys who will taken Thursday to guys who will fall to Sunday. Anyone up for a mock draft? The guys got it here. Are you ready for the draft? Come join the party

The deepest wide receiver class in years? Possibly the greatest tight end prospect ever? A possibly under appreciated running back group? All true. And Joe and John cover it all on this all new episode of 2024 NFL Draft coverage. The guys discuss the vaunted WR class and how many guys could actually go in Round 1. We also get three stamps of approvals in this episode, so make sure you listen up to see whose going to become a star

The draft analysis starts here! Joe and John get into everything draft hype discussing the top players at the offensive line position as well as the vaunted Quarterbacks. Drake Maye. Spencer Rattler. Armarius Mims. Cooper Beebe. Say the name and it's discussed. We are just getting started at PSP with draft coverage. Don't miss a beat!

April is coming. Fresh meat is coming. The draft is coming. John and Joe turn the page on NFL Free Agency and get ready for the upcoming draft in Detroit just under a month away. The guys also discuss the retirement of Aaron Donald and the legacy he leaves behind and go over the new rules that were implemented at the Coaches/GM meetings this past week

April is coming. Fresh meat is coming. The draft is coming. John and Joe turn the page on NFL Free Agency and get ready for the upcoming draft in Detroit just under a month away. The guys also discuss the retirement of Aaron Donald and the legacy he leaves behind and go over the new rules that were implemented at the Coaches/GM meetings this past week

Happy new league year to all those who observe! As we get into the renewed spirit and hope for everyone, free agency is amongst us and people are going to new places. John and Joe recorded as the new league year started to see what was going down, and boy did things GO DOWN. You want to experience a Miglio meltdown? Look no further. The guys also discuss which free agents will make the biggest impact and which teams have won the early stages of free agency

The first “offseason” pod gets underway as Joe and John discuss the breaking news of the Russell Wilson release and what it means for both parties. The guys take a minute to highlight the Jason Kelce retirement and the Mike Evans extension, and then give a small tease of what they expect during the free agent frenzy that starts next week. Look out for new articles on perfectspiralpodcast.com