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Press Coverage is hosted by former NFL/AFL defensive back Eric Crocker. The podcast will focus on wide receivers and defensive backs with film breakdowns, real-time analysis and a whole bunch of guests.

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    • Nov 4, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    It's not easy winning in the NFL!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 45:40


    Eric is back with a take on Lamar Jackson, why it's so hard to win in the NFL, who is the best play caller in the NFL and more!

    Mike Evans vs Marshon Lattimore; SF 49ers WR Core; OBJ and the Browns Offensive Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 33:25


    Eric Crocker speaks on the match-up between Mike Evans and Marshon Lattimore as well as the undefeated San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiving core. Eric also chimes in on Odell Beckham Jr. and what his future with the Browns holds as they struggle offensively in the Pass Game. Special Thanks to our partners Axios and Harrys. Sign-up at Sports.Axios.com for your daily newsletter and Harrys.com/bluewire for a free trial on a delivery razor.

    Analytics vs. The Eye Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 44:51


    Eric Crocker brings you the latest episode and discusses what has a real impact on teams even if it doesn't show up on the stat sheet. He also talks about young guys and their love for the game as well as the lack of love. For more podcasts, visit bluewirepods.com

    Drama In Jacksonville

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 47:11


    Eric discusses the saga surrounding Jaguars' cornerback Jalen Ramsey, as well as whether he is worth trading multiple high draft picks for. He also lists three surprising wide receivers through the first three weeks of the NFL, and breaks down the difficulties in covering Keenan Allen.

    Eric's State Of The NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 30:30


    Eric in his first pod of the regular season gives his current state of the NFL, focusing on the Antonio Brown drama, Minkah Fitzpatrick's trade to the Steelers, as well as the early success of John Ross.

    Andrew Luck retires; Ezekiel Elliott continues holdout; Eric's picks for veteran Wide Receivers and what to look for in 2019-2020 season.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 24:40


    Eric Crocker gives his reactions to Andrew Luck retiring from the NFL as well as diving into the discussion of the continuing holdout from Ezekiel Elliott and what it means for the Cowboys run game going forward. Eric then jumps into discussing veteran Wide Receivers, what the future holds for Antonio Brown, AJ Green, and Josh Norman. It's a good potluck episode during the 2019 Pre-Season, listen in to hear Eric's thoughts on Quarterbacks as well, Jimmy G's return and who should take over for the Colts with Luck out for good.

    Helmet-to-helmet hits; Zeke Elliott could be in trouble; KeeSean Johnson standing out

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 36:18


    Eric Crocker explains why quarterbacks are their own worst enemies when it comes to helmet-to-helmet hits. He also discusses a standout wide receiver he's been studying: KeeSean Johnson from Fresno State, and explains why Zeke Elliott could be in trouble in Dallas.

    The importance of DB's, rule changes, Antonio Brown, and standout rookies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 33:42


    Eric Crocker talks about the value of DB's in the draft, how much impact the new pass interference replay rules may have on games, and gives his opinion on the Antonio Brown helmet situation in Oakland. He also highlights Jimmy Moreland, and other rookie standouts from the first week of preseason.

    Best remaining free agents, player holdouts, down year for big names, rising DB stars, and camp fights

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 29:12


    Eric Crocker talks about the best free agents still available, players holding out from training camp, and which big name star could be headed towards a down year. He also discusses which DB has the potential to be the next rising star, and gives his take on fights during camps.

    Talent gaps, ignoring the hate, and the greatness of Jerry Rice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 24:12


    Eric Crocker records live from 49ers training camp to discuss the small gap of talent between players, how to block hate, and makes his case for why Jerry Rice is the greatest receiver of all time.

    Tyreek Hill, Ezekiel Elliott, Training camp experience, and mailbag questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 41:37


    Eric Crocker discusses his changing feelings on the Tyreek Hill situation and Zeke Elliot's contract status. He also shares his experience of NFL training camp and answers listener questions.

    The power of Twitter, Undersized DB’s, and Believing in Yourself (Feat. Nick Alvarado)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 23:43


    Eric Crocker is joined by high school prospect, Nick Alvarado, to discuss the impact of Twitter, how to overcome height disadvantages during recruitments, and sheds light on his own journey to the NFL.

    Underrated Receivers & Advice for Incoming College Prospects (Feat. Nic Jones)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 35:43


    Eric Crocker discusses the most underrated receivers in the NFL, and talks to Ball State’s incoming Freshman, Nic Jones, about what to expect at the next levels, his mindset, and his previous experiences.

    Mailbag: CB & WR rankings, Overrated/Underrated, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 31:50


    Eric Crocker answers listener questions including: The best CB & WR in each division, Top 5 cornerbacks he's studied, most overrated and underrated corners and wide receivers in the NFL, and more. For more Press Coverage and other podcasts, visit BlueWirePods.com.

    Evaluating Cornerbacks and Receivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 29:55


    Eric Crocker takes you through how he evaluates his Cornerbacks and Wide Receivers, including discussions about how height plays a factor into playing Cornerback as well as how to evaluate larger and smaller receivers. For more Press Coverage and other podcasts, visit BlueWirePods.com.

    Contract Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 28:04


    Eric goes through the contracts that Michael Thomas, Jalen Ramsey and Dak Prescott are hoping for and tells you if they're worth it or not

    Odell's Absence & Richard Sherman's Unique Technique

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 30:42


    Eric talks about Odell Beckham Jr's absence from OTAs and why it's not that big of a deal that he isn't there. Plus Eric breaks down a part of Richard Sherman's coverage technique that went unnoticed until now.

    Athletes Are People Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 46:18


    Eric opens up about how professional athletes deal with the same issues that everyday people have after observing a Twitter barb between an athlete and a media member. Plus Eric talks about OTAs, Tarvarius Moore's position switch with the 49ers from safety to corner, his top ten current wide receivers, and a listener mailbag.

    My Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 58:35


    With this week being a quiet news week in the NFL, host Eric Crocker goes in depth on his journey to the NFL and how difficult it was to get there. Plus he answers some of your Twitter questions in his mailbag segment.

    Chad Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 55:58


    This week Eric is joined by Chad Wilson of GridironStuds, a football recruiting media company. The two discuss the business of recruiting & also go down their top five collegiate defensive backs of all time.

    Eric's Top 5 College Wide Receivers of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 29:08


    Eric gives you his top 5 college wide receivers of all time. He also takes your mailbag questions.

    Episode 5: NFL Draft DB Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 31:50


    Eric Crocker analyzes each of the defensive backs taken in the 2019 NFL Draft, he also features his first mailbag, taking questions from the fans. For more podcasts like this, check out bluewirepods.com

    Episode 4: NFL Draft WR Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 27:25


    Eric Crocker takes you through all of the top selected WRs and where they landed in the 2019 NFL Draft! From Marquise Brown to Hakeem Butler, Eric takes you through them, as well as answers questions from listeners.bluewirepods.com

    Episode 3: 1st Round WR/CB Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 15:18


    Host Eric Crocker recaps a very light 1st round of the draft for wide receivers and cornerbacks, with only two receivers and one CB coming off the board. Eric then looks ahead to where some of his original top five at each position could go in the 2nd & 3rd rounds.

    Episode 2: Cornerback Draft Preview With Jonah Tuls

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 43:46


    This week Eric is joined by Jonah Tuls of Cowboys Wire to preview the top cornerbacks available in the upcoming NFL Draft.

    Episode 1: Wide Receiver Draft Preview With Brad Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 37:33


    In the inaugural episode of Press Coverage, host Eric Crocker is joined by Brad Kelly of The Draft Network. The two discuss how Brad went from coaching into the media, and then they both compare their top five wide receivers in the upcoming NFL Draft.

    Blue Wire intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 0:58


    Eric introduces himself and what Press Coverage will be all about.bluewirepods.com

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