Phil’s Pigskin Podcast

Kendal was back in with Phil to talk about the championship match ups on Sunday. Both games are rematches from earlier in the season, but there have been big changes to all of the teams since. The Titans have a simple game plan behind Derrick Henry, the Chiefs want the early lead, the 49ers want to dominate the line of scrimmage, and the Packers just need Aaron Rodgers to be himself.  

Phil was joined by Andrew to talk about the Patriots failing to make it out of the opening round of the playoffs, and what comes next in Tom Brady's football career, which he has already said he wants to continue. Will it be with the Patriots? Plus, the Giants hired a new head coach, and a breakdown on all the excellent playoff match-ups this weekend. 

Kendal joined Phil to talk about the fallout from the helmet-swinging fiasco at the end of the Browns and Steelers game last week. Kendal, a Steelers fan, believes Mason Rudolph deserves some of the blame, and looks forward to the rematch in two weeks. Plus, the Colin Kaepernick "workout" and the Patriots need help on offense. 

As you may have guessed from the title, Phil invited Ed in to talk about his active disinterest in the NFL, despite the embers of his fandom for the Washington Redskins still burning. So instead of trade deadline deals and mid-season report cards, the conversation was more about the multiple failings the league has committed when it comes to fan service.

This week, Phil had Christian the Cowboys fan in to talk about the Jets getting spooked on Monday Night Football by the Patriots, the possibility of hot mic issue with Sam Darnold NOT being an accident, and what the Patriots trade for Mohamed Sanu really means. Plus, they each choose their NFL Tweet of the Week, which brings up the ref problem and crazy locker room audio from New England.

Phil invited Andrew Krause (a fellow Giants fan) in to talk about Daniel Jones, the NFC East showdown on Sunday Night Football, the brutally efficient Patriots defense, and the Jets finally putting one in the win column. Plus, a new feature; NFL Tweet of the Week! 

Can the Rams stop Tom Brady and Patriots? Fathead was in with Phil to talk about the Rams defensive coaching strategy throughout the playoffs, and how getting to Tom Brady should be their top priority. Phil thinks stopping the Patriots rushing attack is more important, and they both agree the future for the Kansas City Chiefs is incredibly bright.

Are the two NFL Championship games going to be better than the Super Bowl? Christian joined Phil to preview the hyped-up AFC and NFC Championship games, which are expected to be high scoring affairs. Plus, Bruce Arians was very excited about his physical exam after joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and apparently, used to drink paint before playing football as a kid.

The playoffs are here, and Patriots are trying to play underdog. Andrew Krause was in with Phil to break down the matchups this weekend, the upsets from the Wild Card round, and why Dak Prescott is the most dangerous quarterback still playing.

Did the Redskins make a mistake not signing Colin Kaepernick? Ed was in with Phil to talk about the catastrophic failures the team has faced since November, including the return of Mark Sanchez butt-fumbles, and not having capable backups. Plus, the handling of the Kareem Hunt controversy in Kansas City.

Can Phillip Lindsay save the Broncos' season from his parents' basement? Plus, the difference between Baker Mayfield's public criticism of his ex-head coach and Ben Roethlisberger calling out his own teammates.

Phil reunited with some old podcast friends, Andrew and Matt, to talk about the insane Monday Night Football game between the Rams and Chiefs. Plus, the unbelievable corollaries the link the injuries of Joe Theismann and Alex Smith.

Is Le'Veon Bell sending the right message by sitting out the entire 2018 NFL season? Will the Steelers be able to afford him next year? Christian, who was in with Phil, think the Jacksonville Jaguars are this season's biggest disappointment, and "destination" games, like the one in Mexico, should happen less frequently.

Will Le'Veon Bell show up for the Steelers in time to play for this season? The deadline inches closer, with very little indication that Bell or the Steelers are on the same page regarding his contract. Plus, why the Jets won't miss Sam Darnold for two weeks, and why Dez Bryant has found the perfect new home.

What's the biggest trade made by the deadline? Kendal the Steelers fan was in with Phil to talk about the Le'Veon Bell situation still plaguing the team, the terrible London game schedule for next season, and just how are the Buffalo fans sneaking in those.. items they've been throwing on the field?

Are the Raiders regretting their head coach contract with Jon Gruden? Fathead joined Phil to discuss the Giants in reboot mode, the Raiders keep mounting failures, and the playoff picture halfway through the season.

Has the NFL made a fatal mistake letting two franchises move to Los Angeles? So far, the financial situation there, seems to indicate that they have. Plus, John Mara's public comments about Odell Beckham Jr. were stupid, and Bill Belichick finally shows some emotion while talking about Lawrence Taylor.

Did the Browns waste the first overall pick on Baker Mayfield? Phil invited Stoshball, the resident Browns fan of the office, in to discuss the wild finishes for Cleveland games this season, Tom Brady's honest comments about the new rules regarding hitting the quarterback, and an Iowa reporter eviscerating the entire Nebraska football program.

What's wrong with the Patriots? Phil had Kevin in this week, to explain why he and fellow Pats fans have a hard time when the team loses back-to-back games, and the rumor mill starts spinning. Do Brady and Belichick really hate it each other? Does it matter?

Are you allowed to hit the quarterback anymore? Allan, a Jets fan, was in with Phil to place blame on head coach Todd Bowles for missed opportunities against Cleveland, and try to figure out how defensive players can hit the quarterback without drawing a penalty.

Is it too expensive to go to NFL games in 2018? Ed was in with Phil to break down the other problems relating to fan attendance, through the failure-tinted glasses he wears as a Washington fan. 

This week's episode of Phil's Pigskin Podcast brought in Christian Turnquist, who was very impressed by Sam Darnold and the Jets in their first game. Plus, did the Giants draft the wrong player? Michael Strahan's thoughts on the Colin Kaepernick controversy, and the Cleveland Browns are not as terrible as last year.

The launch episode of Phil's Pigskin Podcast features Andrew Krause, who was in to discuss the absurdity of the Philadelphia Eagles being defending champions, the Thursday Night games still not working, and the exciting rookies Jets and Giants fans are looking to for some big production this season.