Safety Valves w/ Jimmy Scalia

These teams aren't familiar with the playoffs, so let's have some fun!

My thoughts on the reaction from the Week 17 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Football Team and how it impacted the New York Giants

Did you see what happened Sunday? Well if you did or you didn't, have a listen to this episode of Safety Valves!

Andrew Luck retired, Antonio Brown is continuing his crazy behavior and we have our first football game of the night! Listen in to this episode of Safety Valves to hear my thoughts on what happened and what will happen for the 2019 NFL season!

Even though they finished with a 9-7 record in 2018, it wasn’t enough to bring the Tennessee Titans back to the playoffs. Will this team be able to have another winning season for a third year in a row or will Mike Vrabel’s seat start to get a little warm? Check out the last installment in “Week-Bye-Week” to find out!

While many teams chose to sign some huge free agents over the course of free agency, Chris Ballard and the Colts remained patient and picked up role players like Devin Funchess and Spencer Ware instead. Will this conservative offseason approach work again or will the Colts find themselves looking for answers again? Listen to this episode of “Week-Bye-Week” to find out!

Jaguars fans are waiting to see the fire that this team had during their 2017 playoff run. Will the signing of Nick Foles bring the veteran leadership that this team needs or will it be another lost season? Listen in to find out!

Deshaun Watson showed brilliance in his first full season in 2018. After an 0-3 start, the Texans finished the year going 11-2 behind Watson’s heroics. Will they be able to repeat as AFC South champions or crumble under the pressure? Listen to this episode of “Week-Bye-Week” to find out!

After the Dolphins and the Steelers took down the Patriots last season, many analysts claimed that the dynasty had come to an end. Well, that didn’t happen. The defending Super Bowl champions will be hungry for more success in 2019 and in order to reach their fourth Super Bowl in a row, they’ll have to march through the regular season first. Is it possible that this team can miss the playoffs or will it be another year of cruising through the AFC East? Listen in to find out!

After going 4-12 in 2018, the Jets got rid of some key pieces to their sideline and front office. With new faces like Adam Gase and Joe Douglas roaming MetLife Stadium, will it be enough for them to go from worst to first? Listen to this episode of “Week-Bye-Week” to find out!

With the ninth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills took defensive tackle Ed Oliver to help anchor this young defense lead by head coach Sean McDermott. Will Josh Allen be able to take the next leap forward? Can the Bills put an end to being bullied in the AFC East? Listen to this episode of “Week-Bye-Week” to find out!

After a 3-0 start last season the Miami Dolphins quickly fell back to earth and only managed a 4-9 record through the rest of the year. With a new head coach, a few new quarterbacks and a stacked secondary, will Miami show the world that they are the real deal? Listen in to find out!

John Harbaugh was able to turn things around and get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Of course, this came with the help of rookie sensation Lamar Jackson and their stout defense. Will the Ravens be able to repeat this success for another season? Listen to this episode of “Week-Bye-Week” to find out!

Although the Bengals went 6-10 in 2018, offensive players like Joe Mixon and Tyler Boyd boasted some consistent play of the course of the season. With new head coach Zac Taylor at the helm, the team’s offense should find even more success in 2019. Find out what I had to say about their 2019 schedule in this “Week-Bye-Week” episode!

The Pittsburgh Steelers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2013 after going 9-6-1. With the AFC North looking more competitive this season, will they be able to hold up against the Browns, Bengals or Ravens? Listen to my prediction here!

Odell Beckham Jr. has brought his talents to Cleveland, Ohio and he has promised the “Dawg Pound” he will be giving them everything he has to offer. With a strong offensive core and a few big names on defense, will the Cleveland Browns actually be playing football in January? Listen in to this episode of “Week-Bye-Week” to find out!

Patrick Mahomes took the league by storm during the 2018 season after throwing 50 touchdowns and grabbing the No. 1 seed in the AFC. After a crushing loss in the AFC Championship, will Mahomes and his Chiefs be able to rebound in 2019? Listen to this episode of “Week-Bye-Week” to find out!

Anthony Lynn is entering his third season as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers and he has some high expectations to meet after a 12-4 season last year. Will he be able to steal the AFC West crown from the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019? Listen in to find out!

Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock made some big time moves this offseason by trading for Antonio Brown and signing Vontaze Burfict. Will a tough road stretch prevent this team from showing their true potential? Listen to this episode of “Week-Bye-Week” to find out!

Since Super Bowl 50, the Denver Broncos have failed to reach the postseason in three consecutive seasons. Their 2019 team features a brand new head coach and quarterback combination, but will it be enough to turn things around? Listen in to find out!

Although they finished their 2018 campaign by winning their last three games of the season, the Atlanta Falcons were denied a trip to the postseason for the first time since 2015. Will a year off motivate them to get back to the playoffs or will they get comfortable hovering around .500? Listen in to find out!

The Saints have added even more fire power to their offense with the signings of Latavius Murray and Jared Cook. Who knows if these additions will help propel them to that Super Bowl they are longing to visit. Listen to this installment of “Week-Bye-Week” go find out!

After a 6-2 start to the season, everyone penciled in the Carolina Panthers as a playoff team in 2018. Eight games later, they found themselves out of the playoff picture with a 7-9 record. Will Ron Rivera’s squad find a way to rebound? Listen in to find out!