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The MMQB suite of podcasts bring you unique, informed and immediate analysis from around the NFL. Whether you’re looking to catch up on Sunday’s football action, take a deep dive into the film or answer some burning NFL questions, The MMQB staff has you covered. With a rotating cast of hosts includi…

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    • Nov 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Panthers Fire Frank Reich & Week 12 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 63:13 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the Monday morning firing of Panthers head coach Frank Reich and the disastrous tenure of owner David Tepper. We also discuss who might be in line to coach Carolina next and break down the rest of the week twelve slateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chargers Rough Outlook & Realistic Dolphins Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 61:57 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr is joined by Rohan Nadkarni to offer up a reasonable outlook for the future of Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins before getting into the Chargers losing in another one score game, if the Bears see a future with Matt Eberflus as head coach, Rohan's scorching Bill Belichick take, and the rest of the week eleven slateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bills Fire Ken Dorsey & Thursday Night Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 52:54 Transcription Available


    Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down why the Bills fired offesive coordinator Ken Dorsey after the team's loss to the Bronco's on Monday night, the must win game for both teams on Thursday night between the Bengals and Ravens, what we learned from the shootout between the Lions and Chargers, and we preview the rest of the week eleven slateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Browns Big Comeback & Zach Wilson's Sporadic Throws

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 71:18 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the Browns big comeback against the Ravens that creates a tight AFC North race, the increasingly grim Bill Belichick situation in New England, why the Chargers defense still can't it going, Zach Wilson's amazing throws nestled in with more of his bad play, and the rest of the week ten slateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    AFC Favorite & Our Midseason Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 53:26 Transcription Available


    Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down why the Miami Dolphins have only lose games against good teams, why Buffalo will need their offense to propel them to a playoff birth, who our favorite is in the AFC, our midseason awards winner, and give our week ten picksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CJ Stroud Ascends & Vikings Avoid Rebuild

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 72:52 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer discuss CJ Stroud's record breaking last second win against the Bucs, how the Bill's injury woes may make this a lost season for the team, how the Bengals were able to right the ship, the Eagles's dominant defensive front, why the Vikings are going to be able to avoid a full scale rebuild under Kevin O'Connell, and the rest of the week nine slateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Raiders Fire McDaniels & Trade Deadline Moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 55:19 Transcription Available


    Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano discuss the late night firing of Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels after falling to 3-5. We also break down some trade deadline moves between the Commanders, Bears, and 49ers before giving our week nine picksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week 8 Recap & Trade Deadline Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 59:11 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the week eight slate of games and discuss what the Vikings may do after Kirk Cousins season ending injury, if the Giants may move any of their pieces, and what the market could look like for Derrick HenrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Niners Weaknesses Exposed & Buffalo's Concern Level

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 54:08 Transcription Available


    Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down how injuries and back-to-back losses by the 49ers have exposed some weaknesses on both sides of the ball. We also break down why lackluster play by Gabe Davis and Matt Milano's injury make a Bills Super Bowl run unlikely, why Lamar Jackson's season isn't as good as it looks, and our week eight picksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chiefs Become Modern Pats & Raven's Dominant Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 63:28 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down Jalen Hurts tough performance in the Eagles win over the Dolphins, why the Chiefs stellar regular season play is overlooked at this poit, the Chargers falling to 2-4, why the Raven's are better than people thought they would be after a dominant win over the Lions, and the rest of the week six slateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chargers Staley Mistake & Burrow's Rebound

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 58:56 Transcription Available


    Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down why the Brown's defense makes them better than their record shows, why the Chargers may have made a mistake in not moving on from Brandon Staley, why Joe Burrow and the Bengals are poised to bounce back from their lacklauster start, and our week seven picksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Browns Legitimatize Rebuild & Robert Saleh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 73:46 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer how the Brown's dominant defense this season has legitimized their recent rebuild efforts, why Robert Saleh should be extended by the Jets, a wild Bill Belichick trade proposal by Conor, why we still believe in the Bucs after their loss to the Lions, and the rest of the week six slateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fire Sales & Contenders or Pretenders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 59:59 Transcription Available


    Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down Brock Purdy's impressive play so far this season, if the Buffalo Bills loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars should concern people, if the Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings are going to make trades in prep for a rebuild, decide whether teams hovering around .500 are contenders or pretenders, and give our week six picksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Patriots Hit Bottom & 49ers Deliver Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 97:06 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down what has led to the Patriots having the worst losses of Bill Belichick's career in back-to-back week's, the 49ers breezy win over the Cowboys, what the Broncos will do with their roster after a home loss to the Jets, why the Vikings future is brighter than their record shows, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bears Bright Spots & Week Five Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 54:34 Transcription Available


    Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano discuss the situation the Panthers find themselves in with Bryce Young after big weeks for other quarterbacks in the 2023 draft. We also discuss why a mid season coaching change won't help the Bear and make our week five picksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    New England's Historic Loss & CJ Stroud Breaks Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 77:32 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down what is going wrong with the Patriots after suffering their worse loss of the Belichick era, why the Rams young talent could allow them to pursue big free agents in the offseason, how the Anthony Richardson led Colts are outperforming pre season expectations, and how CJ Stroud overcame a shaky preseason to be the best rookie QB so far See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Jets Other Problems & Our Week 4 Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 64:53 Transcription Available


    Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down how the Jets lack of offensive weapons and offensive line struggles are not helping an abysmal quarterback situation. We also take a look at what moves Denver might make and give our picks for week fourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Caleb Williams Sweepstakes Takes Shape

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 57:31 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the Dolphins historically dominant win over the Broncos and how the loss puts Denver and Chicago into win or die mode heading into their week four matchup, the tough position Robert Saleh have with Zach Wilson at quarterback, and why CJ Stroud is looking the best QB of the past draft classSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chiefs Win With Defense & Our Top 5 Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 48:28 Transcription Available


    Matt Verderame and Giberto Manzano break down the Panthers terrible choices with Bryce Young at quarterback, why the Chiefs offensive struggles are being outshined by the success of their defense, why Kirk Cousins could tear up the Chargers defense, If the Broncos could turn to Jarrett Stidham at some point this season, and other games to look forward to this seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cowboys Defense Dominates & Broncos Struggles Continue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 74:34 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down week two of the NFL season including Dan Quinn's Mica Parson led Cowboy's defense, Russell Wilson's struggles in the Commanders comeback win against the Broncos, how the Chargers can turn their defense around, how a QB upgrade could turn the Falcons into an elite team, and much moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jets Lose Rodgers & Early QB Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 55:10 Transcription Available


    Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down what's next for the Jets after losing Aaron Rodgers to a season ending achilles tear, why some big name quarterbacks had major struggles during week one, and preview some week two gamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Dolphins Are For Real (Vikings & Giants are NOT)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 61:32 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down Week 1 of the NFL season including the Dolphins impressive win against the Chargers, how the Vikings one score luck won't be transferring over to this season, the Jim Jim Schwartz led Browns defense, and Jordan Love taking the reigns in Green BaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Season Opening Upset & Burrow's Big Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 60:26 Transcription Available


    Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down the Lions upset victory over the Chiefs to open the season, Joe Burrow's record breaking extension, if Tee Higgins could be out in Cincy, and a preview of the remaining week one slateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2023 NFL Awards Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 54:33 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down who they expect to win each of the NFL's awards this season. as well as there division winner, some of which may surprise youSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Patriots Questionable Cuts & Division Predtictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 61:33 Transcription Available


    Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down the Patriots moving QB's Bailey Zappe & Malik Cunningham to the practice squad before giving their division winner predictions and teams that could surprise usSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rams Bounce Back & Bryce Young's Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 46:47 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer discuss why the Los Angeles Rams could have a much better season than you think, Conor's inside look at the post Dan Snyder Commanders, and why Bryce Young looks impressive after a rough start to the pre seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trey Lance's NFL Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 53:55 Transcription Available


    Matt Verderame & Gilberto Manzano break down what led to Trey Lance going from a third overall pick by the 49ers in 2021 to their third string QB ahead of this season. We also discuss what the ceiling might be for the Packers and Steelers with two young quarterbacks and experienced rosters behind themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Predicting Every Game of the 2023 NFL Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 47:13 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr and Mitch Goldich go over every team's projected win total's from Conor's tradition of picking every the winner of every game during the upcoming seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Conor Picks A New Favorite Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 94:52 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr has decided to leave the Cleveland Brown's in the past and is joined by Albert Breer and Mitch Goldich to pick a new one for him to unbiasedly root forSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bad Takes Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 36:32 Transcription Available


    Editor Mitch Goldich joins the show to discuss the best of Bad Takes Week. New rule proposals off safeties, the elimination of the standard play clock, the right to call yourself a "World Champion" and why the NFL needs to DOUBLE the length of the preseason. All this and more in our latest episodeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sale of the Commanders & Free Agent RB's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 52:28 Transcription Available


    Conor Orr break down the lowest moments of Daniel Snyder's ownership tenure in Washington on the eve of the team's sale before getting into the liat of running back's who are still un signed and looking for new deals, and the drama around the Jets on Hard KnocksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How To Win Bets With Toenails

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 42:18


    Conor Orr is joined by Tyler Dunne of Go Long to discuss the Zuckerberg Musk cage match, win total over unders and his friend's dad, who used a jar of his children's clipped cuticles to help him win bets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Offseason Splashes w/ Dan Hanzus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 36:02


    Conor Orr hangs with old pal Dan Hanzus from the Around the NFL podcast, breaking down the team of the off-season, why the Jets are not just a franchise making a splash, and why Conor was a jerk the day the Aaron Rodgers trade became officialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Wemby & The NFL Draft Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 39:13


    Conor and Albert play a game of what if. Gregg Popovich tanked for the most elite prospect in recent NBA history. What if Bill Belichick had done the same after Tom Brady? Plus…Caleb Williams and the temptation to throw an entire season. Would you do it? Which teams wouldn't? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Intriguing NFL Summer "Plans"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 41:49


    Conor Orr and MMQB editor Mitch Golditch provide summer plans for six of the NFL's most intriguing figures. What should Russell Wilson be reading on the beach? Where is Kyler Murray traveling in his Winnebago? Will Woody Johnson see the Grateful Dead with Conor? These questions and more are answered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Our 2023 Worst To First Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 40:18


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer pick the AFC and NFC teams that missed the playoffs last season that are poised to make a big leap in their divisionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Our Bold 2023 NFL Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 50:18


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer debate some of Conor's bold predictions for the 2023 season including the Patriots winning the AFC East, Anthony Richardson being named Offensive Rookie of the Year, Christian McCaffrey's touchdown total, and where Caleb Williams might actually end upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Commanders Sale + Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 21:13


    Albert Breer breaks down what's holding down up the sale of the Washington Commanders and answers your mailbag questions about the growing QB salaries and Saquon Barkley's contract extension See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Brett Favre & the Mississippi Welfare Scandal w/ Michael Rosenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 44:22


    Conor Orr talks to SI's Michael Rosenberg about his reporting on Brett Favre and his alleged role in the Mississippi welfare scandal Read Michael's full story here: https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/05/18/brett-favre-mississippi-welfare-scandal-driving-force-daily-coverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Does The NFL Have Too Many Games?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 42:19


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the steps taken by the league to prevent schedule leaks, if the season has been oversaturated with too many games on Holidays, and the pros and cons we have seen from tankingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2023 NFL Draft Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 64:43


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer give a complete wrap up of this years draft including what teams had the best draft classes, who were the biggest disappointments, what to make of Will Levis going to the Titans, the selection of two running backs in the top twelve, and the quarterback boomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NFL Draft First Round Break Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 57:23


    Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the first round of the NFL draft including the Texans trading  back up to pick No. 3, the Lions taking running back Jahmyr Gibbs, if Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud has the higher ceiling, if the Colts snd Anthony Richardson are a good match, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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