Slants and Rants Podcast

Patty V riding solo this week after the first quarter of the season is in the books. The Eagles flying high as the only unbeaten team, Ravens blow another lead & New York football is back? Plus, our weekly pick segment for week 5!

The boys are back together and things continue to get interesting in the world of football. After another crazy week, we discuss if Tua is officially a good QB, Rodgers/Brady rely on defenses & the Giants showing their true colors. As always, we predict the winners of the top games from NFL Week 4!

What an absolutely WILD week of football with three insane comebacks. CTD breakdown the shocking victories from NFL Week 2. Also, Giants win their home opener to move to 2-0. Is it far fetched to believe this team starts 4-0? Are the Giants actually a playoff contender? Plus, our weekly picks from the tops games of Week 3!

What a WILD NFL Week 1 we just saw. We break down the storylines and decide what is an overreaction & an under reaction to come come from week 1. Are the Giants a division contender? Is the Cowboys season over with Dak Prescott being injured? Will the Rams & Bengals have severe hangovers from the Super Bowl? We wrap the show with our weekly pick segment and predict the top games of the week!

WE ARE BACK! After a bit of a hiatus the Slants & Rants boys are back & the hot takes are hotter than ever. On this weeks episode CTD & Vega come right out with their predictions for the entire NFL season. Division winners, conference winners, Super Bowl winners & your MVP. Can Vega redeem himself this season in the new & improved pick segment after CTD dominated him last season? Come join us & follow us on Twitter @SlantsRantsPod & Instagram @Slantsrantspod

Happy 1 Year Anniversary! After a year we have another Super Bowl to break down. We get into every aspect of this years Rams vs Bengals Super Bowl matchup. Who do you have winning the Super Bowl? Are you siding with Vega or CTD?

The Cincinnati Bengals have been on a miracle run leading them to the Super Bowl. But, the breakdown of the game comes next week. This week, the greatest football player, and possibly the greatest athlete of all time, Tom Brady has retired from the NFL. Brian Flores dropped a bomb on the same day with a lawsuit against the Dolphins, Giants, Broncos & NFL. We talk about the lawsuit and Flores' peers who have been hired instead of him.

The NFL Divisional Round gave us some of the most memorable games in history. We break down our opinions on the now Final Four of the NFL! Also, was this the last ride for Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay and Tom Brady in the NFL? Plus, we give our predictions on who will be playing in this years Super Bowl!

The Wild Card game brought us fans four blowouts and two games that came down to the final drive. But, now we have the elite 8 of the NFL left. With some interesting matchups on Saturday and Sunday, we break down every game and start taking a look at who the favorite is to win it all!

It is our first ever playoff episode! We kick things off discussion the Chargers and Colts both embarrassingly missing the playoffs. There were some surprise playoff appearances, but when we revisit our division predictions, who did we have making and missing? Also, we wrap the episode with our Wild Card Predictions! Will we see an upset?

The boys are back together to wrap up the final week of the regular season. Before getting into the pick for week 18, Antonio Brown was the talk of the world when he decided to walk off the field during the Bucs game Sunday against the Jets. We highlight a few funny Antonio Brown moments. Also, a few twitter debates have sparked the conversation of New York Football. Who is in a better position: the Giants or the Jets?

Everyone have a safe and happy New Years! CTD returns but his in quarantine battling COVID as Patty V travels. But, both guys are on this week to give their NFL Week 17 Predictions!

Vega riding solo for the holidays. He comes to realize he has lost the pick segment vs CTD, he breaks down the playoff picture & who are the favorites to make it to the BIG GAME, & a lovely goodbye to Urban Meyer.

This weeks pod starts on a sad note, with a heartbreaking loss of Broncos legend WR Demaryius Thomas. A great player but an even better human. We also break down the disaster going in with the New York Giants & continue our picks with our Week 14 predictions!

The boys are back together again! This week, we run through the very unpredictable NFL playoff picture. With everything wide open, who do you think is the favorite? We then get back to our weekly picks where Pat tries to make up ground in Week 13!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! The NFL on Thanksgiving day had some close games that were filled with ugliness and penalties. But this is why we love football. This week you get a recap of the Thanksgiving festivities, a standings update and our NFL Week 12 predictions!

In what was one of the craziest weeks in the NFL, underdogs came through and ruined a ton of peoples Sunday with upset wins (2:44). After ranting on the Rams last week, they follow things up by signing Odell Beckham Jr. But, does this move make the Rams the Super Bowl favorite (12:47)? We give a standings update and up the ante in our NFL Week 10 Predictions (23:30)!

The boys are finally back together! With a crazy week in the NFL, there was a ton to get to this week. Von Miller got dealt to the Rams who get the publics praise (4:22). Odell Beckham Jr. is seeing his time with the Browns come to an ugly end. Where will OBJ be playing next (10:40)? Aaron Rodgers speaks for the first time and attempts to defend his previous actions and words when it comes to the COVID vaccine (19:40). We wrap up with a standings update and give our predictions for the NFL Week 9 games!

Who would have thought after back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, the Kansas City Chiefs would be entering Week 8 below .500? The Chiefs are in trouble and need to get it together FAST! Plus, a breakdown of the rest of the action from Week 7 & a standings update given with our Week 8 predictions!

Its a new week in the NFL! Last week, Vega was away across the pond. So this week, CDC was away in the Sin City. Since Vega was solo, and the Broncos had an embarrassing loss, Vega delivered a MUCH needed rant. PLUS we give a standings update and give our NFL Week 7 Predictions!

Hey all! Patty Vega is across the pond and some other travel have impacted this weeks episode. To make sure our picks are out, this week is a special shortened episode with just CTD giving both of the picks for Week 6! Can Vega make up some ground on Chris?

If you want to hear which team is going to win, look no further! After 4 weeks, both the boys are hitting strides with their picks and seem to be seeing the board clearly. This week, we break down the huge upsets from week 4 and which ones we saw coming days ago (1:30)! In a bit of a surprise, this week both Stephon Gilmore and Jaylon Smith have found new homes (27:15). We wrap things up battling through technical difficulties and give our week 5 predictions (32:20). Will this be the week one of us performs under .500?

WOW! If week 3 is a sign of what is to come for the rest of the season, we are in for a wild one. Every game had a great storyline so we had to go game by game and break down all the action from this past week (1:10). If you could chose one moment, what was the craziest for you? Is it Justin Tuckers GW 66-yard FG? Jamal Agnew tying an NFL record for the longest touchdown? Then we wrap the show with out NFL week 4 predictions (45:50)!

Week 2 brought us a potential game of the year candidate when the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. We break down that game and the biggest games from Week 2 (2:45)! We finally have decided on a punishment between the two of us. What will the loser of this years predictions have to do (37:45)? Week 3 gets started with a Thursday Night matchup between the Texans and Jaguars. But, there are some potential fantastic games as we make our Week 3 Predictions (39:08)!

Week 1 has completed and there may be some parody around the league. We start things off by going through the most noteworthy games from Week 1 (3:25). Both the AFC & NFC West went undefeated, but which teams seem to be legit? The ball keeps rolling as Week 2 gets started with the Giants taking on WFT on Thursday Night Football. We predict the every game for Week 2 and recap how our Week 1 picks did (30:00)!

The day is finally here! Week 1 of the 2021-22 NFL Season is upon us. This week is where we get the ball rolling! After giving all of our division winners, we recap who we have picked and who will be the Wild Card teams this year (2:26). Aaron Rodgers is the defending MVP and Patrick Mahomes is the favorite to win this year. But, do either of us have one of them winning the MVP this season (12:41)? The AFC is filled with Super Bowl contenders while the NFC seems to be a tighter race. Who will face off in Super Bowl 56 and be this years champion (16:40)? The time has come to make some game predictions! We go through the week 1 slate and give all of our winners (22:55)!

We finally have reached the last two divisions to break down! We kick things off with the AFC East (2:06). Are the Bills guaranteed to repeat as division winners? Will the Patriots or Dolphins be the ones to also contend in the playoffs? Our final division to break down is the local NFC East. A division where anyone could be the winner, do we have the same outcome in the standings (16:13)? Will the Giants and Daniel Jones finally take the next step? Will the Eagles surprise some people this season? Or are the Cowboys and WFT the clear favorites in the division? Next week we give our Wild Card teams, Super Bowl matchup & winner, and give our Week 1 predictions!

Football season is getting closer and closer. As we get towards the end of our division predictions; we move out west this week. The Chiefs are expected to win the AFC West again. But, how will the rest of the division shape out (4:51)? The NFC West is possibly the best division in football. With all four teams being contenders, it makes it very difficult division. Who will finish the season with the NFC West crown (25:20)?

We are back after our final break before the start of the season! The Jets bad luck continues with massive injuries coming from their practice (2:45). The Buccaneers are the defending Super Bowl Champions and the favorites in the NFC South. But, how will the rest of the division finish (5:30)? The AFC South has a battle for first place between the Titans and Colts. Who will win the division and who is a genuine contender to make the Super Bowl (23:51)?

In a week where franchise quarterbacks were in discussion, one QB has been PAID for his forever home. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills agree to a massive contract extension (4:15). With Deshaun Watson's future up in the air, rumors start to circulate again that the Philadelphia Eagles are close to acquiring him (15:28). Also, we continue our division by division breakdown and predictions; continuing this week with the AFC North (23:12). Do we see the Steelers, Ravens or Browns coming home with the division crown?

With training camp underway, the NFL news starts to come in! Carson Wentz is out indefinitely with a foot injury and could miss some playing time (4:15). Aaron Rodgers returned to Green Bay and lets just say, he had a few things to get off of his chest (11:42). We also start to break down every division in the NFL and give our predictions on standings. We kick things off with our first division, the NFC North (24:16)!

We're back! Chris is officially recovered from bronchitis and news has picked up in the NFL. The NFL has set their official rules on players and coaches being vaccinated and the punishments they face (3:17). Davante Adams and the Green Bay Packers have stopped talking about a contract extension making Adams & Aaron Rodgers future in Green Bay look up in the air (19:00). In some college football news; Texas and Oklahoma will be leaving the Big 10 and heading to the SEC (34:08). Before we rattle off some injury news on Michael Thomas and Cam Akers, we get some breaking news on coaches being released for not getting vaccinated (38:47). Do you think the NFL vaccine rules are too harsh?

Episode 20 is here and it might be our best one yet! We both rank our top 15 quarterbacks in the NFL! We did not tell each other our lists so we find out live where we disagree. What did you think of our lists?

We are back battling through audio and time issues. Keep up with us as we fight through the slow part of the offseason. It wouldn't be a podcast without us talking about the changes and future of the Steelers (1:20). Tight End University has taken over and we absolutely love it (4:20). We wrap the podcast talking about the awful top 40 QB list put out with Chris Simms (7:20). Do you agree with his top 40 list?

It's a wide receiver special on today's episode. The Falcons officially traded Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans. We break down both sides of the trade and what the future holds for both teams (2:11). We wrap things up with ranking our top 5 wide receiver duos in the NFL. Let's just say, we had very different number 5's and it lead to a debate (25:02).

It's a freestyle episode of Slants & Rants. Since there is absolutely no football news, we bring back our lists. This week, we rank our top 5 best candy and give a few honorable mentions (13:33). What do you think of our lists? What did we miss and who had a better list? Let us know!

The bye week is finally over! After a week off, and hopefully a fix to our pods not properly being distributed, we are back! NFL news is starting to heat up, starting with Julio Jones being made available and most likely will be out of Atlanta (3:11). Shannon Sharpe called Julio Jones while live on air. What seemed to be an awful decision, we discuss if Julio knew he was on air (15:45). Aaron Rodgers appeared on Kenny Mayne's ESPN farewell. Addressing the elephant in the room, Rodgers spoke about his unhappiness in Green Bay (37:50). We wrap things up talking Guy Fieri who got PAID from the Food Network. Pat names some of the All-Pro players that Fieri will make more than on average.

If you are looking for a rant, then look no further. This week the NFL released the entire 2021 Season Schedule. We talk the biggest Week 1 matchups and the biggest game of the year. Week 4, Tom Brady makes his return to New England to take on the Patriots. Also, Urban Meyer is back to making ridiculous decision. This time, it is reported that the Jaguars intend to sign Tim Tebow to play Tight End! This has lead to a rant by both Vega and CTD. Are you really excited to see Tim Tebow back?

The NFL Draft is officially over and we break down what stuck out the most to us. Which team was the biggest winner in the draft (3:02)? If there is a winner, there must be a loser in this years draft (15:36). Some players fell right into the laps of teams who did not expect them to be there. Who is the biggest steal of this years draft (35:31)? There were also a few questionable picks that seemed a little high. Someone had the biggest reach of the draft (41:09). We wrap the episode with a way too early prediction; of the skill players taken, who will have the best career (43:05)? What did you think of your teams draft?

As round one finished up, we hopped on live to give our immediate reaction to the first round. We break down what we think were the best picks, most shocking trades and biggest head scratching moments of the NFL Draft. Also, the rumors circling Aaron Rodgers and his request to get out of Green Bay. We wrap things up by discussing what the worst moves of the draft were and previewing the talent still available in round 2. Did you like what your team ended up with?

It is finally here! The first ever Slants & Rants Podcast NFL Mock Draft! We go through the top 12 picks in the first round, alternating picks to predict who your team is going to take! Who do you think we snubbed? 1 - Jaguars (2:45) 2 - Jets (4:40) 3 - 49ers (6:18) 4 - Falcons (9:27) 5 - Bengals (13:08) 6 - Dolphins (17:20) 7 - Lions (20:59) 8 - Panthers (26:43) 9 - Broncos (31:14) 10 - Cowboys (38:02) 11 - Giants (41:36) 12 - Eagles (46:13).

Julian Edelman was released by the Patriots and has decided to hang up the cleats. This has struck the great debate; does Julian Edelman belong in the Hall of Fame (5:39)? The Listener Lounge is back and this time its all about the Giants! You guys sent in clips discussing the Giants draft plans and we give our opinion on what direction Dave Gettleman needs to go (16:24). Tune in next week for the first ever Slants & Rants Podcast Mock Draft! We go back & forth picking the top 12 picks in the first round of the NFL draft.

We are in double digits! The quarterback carousel has continued, this time with the Jets moving on from their former number 3 overall pick. Sam Darnold gets a fresh start in Carolina with the Panthers while the Jets continue their rebuild and potentially focus on Zach Wilson (1:41). The debut of the Listener Lounge is here! You the listeners send in questions and opinions that get played on the podcast and we give our take on your words (18:30). This weeks Listener Lounge brings some great draft questions. What are the odds that Micah Parsons falls out of the top 10 and for what reasons (20:20)? Will Justin Fields be ANOTHER Ohio State quarterback bust or will he go on to have a successful NFL career (25:00)? Also, what should the Pittsburgh Steelers do with their first round pick in this years draft (31:26)?

Pro day season is here and we are tired of the lies being spread around. We dive into the "incredible" pro day numbers and Mac Jones' performance & potential (2:55). Since we are both disappointed today, we take a trip down memory lane to think of our most disappointing moments as football fans (13:40). We wrap the show with a fantastic argument. Since it is the Final Four, we give our "Final Four Fast Food Restaurants" ranked from 4-1 (21:20). Who do you think has the better list?

The boys are back breaking down the latest movements in free agency. The Giants have made a splash the few days and put themselves in a great position going into the draft, but are they now the favorites in the NFC East (2:35)? With constant movement in Free Agency, we discuss what has stood out to us. What team has become the most improves so far this offseason (21:44)? Who is the biggest disappointment with their moves (or lack off) to this day (31:53)? We wrap things up by giving our favorite signing (43:51) and what has been the worst signing of the offseason throughout the league (46:57).

HAPPY NEW YEAR! This week we hit record right before the start of the new NFL League Year (Wednesday March 17 at 4pm). We go through multiple signings throughout the podcast. Also, give some winners and losers so far throughout the early stages of the offseason. Mix in a little breaking news throughout the show and we have a special edition podcast! Who is going to be the next big name to find a new home in the NFL?

The off-season is starting to heat up in the National Football League! Before getting into the latest news, we debate on the quality of potato bread and if it is the go-to for a BBQ (1:40). Dak Prescott finally gets the big bucks he deserves, keeping the Cowboys as the favorite to win the NFC East (3:45). Franchise Tags have officially been handed out, with a few surprises. Who got tagged and didn't deserve it and what team tagged the wrong player (18:45)? The Giants are starting to make their moves with releases and freeing up cap space. We discuss if the G-Men should be in the market for a few playmakers on offense (27:45). As big cuts start to make their way throughout the league, the Chiefs release both their starting tackles and will be moving into next season with a very different look in front of Patrick Mahomes (39:11). We wrap the show talking a few trades that recently happened. Mainly, Trent Brown heading back to New England after two short seasons with the Raiders (46:57).

Its Free Agency Frenzy this week! J.J. Watt shocked us all and announced his new home will be with the Arizona Cardinals (2:40). Does Tyrell Williams signing with the Lions signal the end for Kenny Golladay in Detroit (12:03)? Multiple veterans get released while Big Ben signs a new deal to stay with the Steelers (13:28). We finish the show with each giving our top 5 free agents availible right now (23:08). Did we get our top 5's right? Of course we did, but we'll entertain yours to see what your thought process was.

Russell Wilson's name has come up again involving his displease in Seattle. Although he reportedly has not requested a trade, is there any chance Wilson does leave the Seahawks (2:00)? We play a game called TAG! You're It! Where we predict what players could/should be tagged and give our opinion on what each team should do (10:11). Here our take on Dak Prescott (10:53), Chris Godwin & Shaquil Barret (17:52), Justin Simmons (22:22), Kenny Golladay (27:10), Allen Robinson (32:04), Leonard Williams & Yannick Ngakoue (36:38), Aaron Jones (39:19), and Hunter Henry (42:33).

Rest in Peace to Vincent Jackson, gone way too soon. J.J. Watt and the Houston Texans have finally divorced, but where will the former DPOY end up (4:11)? Kawann Short was released by Carolina, freeing up money for a potential Deshaun Watson pursuit (9:49). Daniel Jeremiah released a mock draft that had a few studs falling farther than we expect (13:19). Johnny Football returns to the gridiron in the Fan Controlled Football League and Chris gets a deserved roasting for his past love for the former Heisman winner (18:45). We wrap the show with new Head Coach superlatives; giving our best/worst hire, best/worst team situation and predict who is the most likely to succeed (27:15).

We hop on for our first ever emergency podcast because of the breaking news. The Philadelphia Eagles traded Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts for a 2021 3rd Round pick and a 2022 Conditional 2nd Round pick. Listen to the live reaction from us and feel Chris' pain as he reaches a near meltdown with his crumbling franchise.