Podcast appearances and mentions of ari meirov

Ari Meirov gives which 3 teams really need to pull off a win in Week 2, plus one surprising bonus team. Ari and Ben also "discuss" which teams are under no pressure to win. ---------------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov breaks down what fans should have their eyes on during TNF when the Washington Commanders travel to Green Bay to take on the Packers including what Deebo Samuel's role will be as Terry McLaurin gets his groove back in the Commanders offense, Micah Parsons facing his old NFC East foe, and a whole lot more! ------------------------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov isn't one to overreact, so when he has things he is concerned about, they are probably worth examining. Ari lays out his biggest 5 concerns following Week 1 including the Detroit Lions after their loss to the Packers. --------------------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from Ari Meirov.Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdateFollow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSportsFollow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by recently extended Broncos EDGE rusher Nik Bonitto as our Spotlight Guest of the week. Nik talks the importance of the Broncos keeping their defensive core together, how basketball was once a major part of his future plans, how Vance Joseph changed his career and the team's 2025 outlook! 00:00 - Cold open 01:57 - Nik Bonitto joins us! 02:53 - Was football always the goal? 04:01 - Why Nik chose Oklahoma 04:51 - Being drafted 07:05 - Welcome to NFL moment 08:21 - What Vance Joseph has meant to Nik's career 10:06 - Nik's breakout 2024 campaign 11:10 - Sign up for FanDuel! 14:28 - Picking off Jameis Winston 16:00 - Pick vs Colts on trick play 17:16 - Being 38th player on Top 100 18:07 - Broncos continuity on defense 19:06 - Adding John Franklin-Myers 20:00 - Playing with Pat Surtain II 21:00 - Broncos investing in their team 22:17 - Broncos 2025 Outlook 23:04 - Reflecting on NFL journey2 4:10 - Who deserves a Spotlight? 25:12 - Visit Root.com 26:22 - Final thoughts ----------------------------- Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook today! New customers visit FanDuel.com/ARI & if you win your first $5 wager, you get $300 in bonus bets! ------------------------- Visit Root.com and find out how you can get rewarded for safe driving with Root Insurance. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a way to start the 2025 season! Ari Meirov takes us through his 10 biggest takeaways from Week 1. He starts with the Ravens/Bills thriller but dives into Aaron Rodgers, the Broncos defense and a whole lot more! Plus, revealing our Tuesday Spotlight guest of the week! ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from Ari Meirov.Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdateFollow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSportsFollow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is ready for some football which means we have to predict some awards before the first kickoff! Ari gives his pick for all of the top awards plus which 2 teams will be in the Super Bowl and who will win. -------------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov unloads the notebook on a Wednesday! He reveals his top assistant coaches under the age of 40 in the NFL. Over 30 guys YOU NEED to know the names of as they well could be the head coach of your favorite team in the near future. 00:00 - Show open 00:45 - Top Ast. Coaches Under 40 02:43 - Grant Udinski (JAX), Declan Doyle (CHI), Brad Idzik (CAR) 03:28 - Joe Brady (Bills OC) 04:12 - Dan Pitcher (Bengals OC) 05:03 - Josh Grizzard (Buccaneers OC) 05:45 - Kelvin Sheppard (Lions DC) 07:03 - Zach Orr (Ravens DC) 07:56 - Chris Shula (Rams DC) 09:07 - Nick Rallis (Cardinals DC) 09:52 - Shane Bowen (Giants DC) 10:52 - Jeremy Springer (Patriots STC) 11:41 - Frank Ross (Texans STC) 12:17 - Chris Horton (Ravens STC) 12:42 - Davis Webb (Broncos QB Coach) 14:45 - Alex Tanney (Colts), Sean Mannion (Packers), Scott Tolzien (Saints), David Blough (WAS), Thad Lewis (TB) 17:06 - Shaun Dion Hamilton (Lions LB coach) 17:50 - Ryan Kerrigan (WAS Ast. LB Coach) 19:07 - Travis Switzer (Ravens run game coordinator) 19:57 - Steve Shimko (Cowboys QB Coach) 20:55 - Connor Senger (Cardinals pass game specialist) 21:36 - Tyler Roehl (Lions TE coach) 23:09 - Christian Parker (Eagles Pass Game Coordinator/DB Coach) 24:19 - Nate Scheelhaase (Rams pass game coordinator) 25:44 - Patrick Toney (Cardinals DC coach) 26:37 - Conner McQueen (Raiders offense quality control coach) 27:41 - Michael Hutchings (Vikings safeties coach) 28:02 - Final thoughts --------------------------------------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by Carolina Panthers Offensive Coordinator Brad Idzik as our Spotlight Guest of the week! Idzik discusses going from a grad ast. at Stanford to working his way up to offensive coordinator for the Panthers. He talks working with Pete Carroll, how he met Dave Canales, and how Bryce Young bounced back in 2024. All that and more! 00:00 - Cold open
 02:24 - Start of interview/Growing up in football family
 05:41 - Why Brad chose coaching 07:21 - Grad ast. At Stanford
 09:54 - Was NFL coaching always the goal?
 11:04 - Brad's journey to the NFL
 13:33 - Getting hired by Seahawks
 17:33 - How Brad met Dave Canales
 18:56 - Sign up for FanDuel! / TNF Talk
 21:58 - Working with Pete Carroll
 23:56 - Working with Tyler Lockett/DK Metcalf
 26:18 - Being hired as Buccaneers WR coach
 28:40 - Being hired as Panthers OC
 31:02 - Bryce Young's reemergence in 2024
 33:39 - Panthers young WR room / Tetairoa McMillan
 36:28 - Why Jalen Coker is special
 38:11 - Reflecting on football career
 39:36 - Who deserves a Spotlight?
 42:00 - Visit Root.com! / Why Cowboys extended Bland
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Week 1 is here! And Ari Meirov has 10 storylines to watch as the 2025 season gets ready to kick off on Thursday Night between the Cowboys and Eagles. -------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov breaks down the shocking trade of Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers including his record-breaking extension, the return the Cowboys are getting, and ripple effects around the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by Doug Kyed (Boston Herald / Pats Chat Podcast) to talk about the New England Patriots goals for the 2025 season, 2nd-year expectations for Drake Maye, the new-look defense, and of course the 1st season with Mike Vrabel as head coach. 00:00 - Show open 00:32 - Doug Kyed joins the show 00:58 - Patriots vibe check 02:19 - Differences with Mike Vrabel 04:14 - Examining Patriots front office 06:32 - Expectations for Drake Maye 08:18 - Josh McDaniels back as OC 10:27 - State of the WR room 13:10 - How entertaining is Mack Hollins? 14:39 - Plan for the RB room 16:26 - Expectations for Will Campbell 18:00 - Expectations for rest of OL 19:37 - New-look defense 22:21 - Expectations for Milton Williams 23:40 - Will Christian Gonzalez be ready for Week 1? 24:47 - What is success in 2025? 28:17 - Who deserves a Spotlight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by Turn On The Jets Podcast Host Will Parkinson to give a preview of what to expect from New York this season including expectations for Aaron Glenn as their new head coach, Justin Fields taking over at quarterback and Sauce Gardner getting his massive extension, plus a whole lot more! 00:00 - Show open 00:27 - Will Parkinson joins us! 01:01 - Jets vibe check 02:31 - HC Aaron Glenn impressions 05:17 - Jets preventing leaks 07:32 - Tanner Engstrand named offensive coordinator 11:00 - Expectations for Justin Fields 13:33 - Expectations for offensive line 16:10 - Will Jets find a #2 receiver? 19:56 - Jets plans for RB room 22:56 - Defensive standout 24:18 - Expectations for defense 25:51 - Sauce Gardner extension 27:41 - Expectations for secondary 29:29 - What would success be in 2025? 31:50 - Who deserves a Spotlight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov's Spotlight Guest of the Week is Patriots VP of Football Operations & Strategy John "Stretch" Streicher to talk how he went from sleeping at Ohio State's football facility to save money, to being HC Mike Vrabel's right-hand man and New England's new secret weapon from a strategic standpoint, plus a whole lot more! 00:00 - Cold Open 02:18 - Start of interview
 03:12 - Why John is called “Stretch” 04:13 - Was it ever basketball over football?
 05:18 - Attending Ohio State 09:03 - Living in DL closet to save money
 11:31 - Meeting Mike Vrabel at Ohio State
 13:32 - Stretch on his ability to catalog plays mentally
 14:58 - Who will win MVP? (sign up for FanDuel!)
 18:45 - Working at JMU/Texas State
 23:02 - Moving to the NFL (Titans)
 25:06 - What special ast. To the head coach does
 26:37 - Recapping Titans “burning clock” vs Patriots
 29:39 - Sign up for Root Insurance at Root.com
 30:39 - Studying ref tendencies
 32:45 - Being “HC” during a preseason game
 34:43 - Recapping Titans beating Dolphins
 36:23 - Working for the Rams in 2024
 43:08 - Day to day with Patriots
 46:08 - Would you want to be a GM?
 48:21 - Who deserves a Spotlight?
 50:53 - Ari's final thoughts
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Ari Meirov is joined by Joe Goodberry of Bengals on the Brian to give a preview of what fans should expect from Cincinnati in 2025. The two talk Joe Burrow expectations, Trey Hendrickson's holdout, expectations for Shemar Stewart & more! 00:00 - Show Open 00:22 - Joe Goodberry joins us! 00:55 - Bengals vibe check 03:03 - Expectations for Joe Burrow and offense 05:55 - Expectations for OL 08:09 - Who is WR3? 10:19 - How do Bengals avoid slow start? 12:45 - What happens with Trey Hendrickson? 21:09 - Expectations for defense under Al Golden 24:06 - Will Shemar Stewart make an impact year 1? 26:51 - Expectations for Demetrius Knight Jr. 29:00 - Confidence level in defense 31:12 - What is success in 2025? 32:25 - Who deserves a Spotlight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by Chargers beat reporter for the Athletic Daniel Popper to discuss Los Angeles' upcoming season, what added pressure Justin Herbert might be feeling, drafting Omarion Hampton, overcoming the loss of Rashawn Slater and a whole lot more! 00:00 - Show open 00:43 - Chargers vibe check 01:56 - How Chargers are overcoming loss of Rashawn Slater 03:18 - How much things have changed with Jim Harbaugh 06:22 - Justin Herbert health check 07:24 - How much pressure is Justin Herbert feeling? 12:04 - Did Chargers consider not moving Joe Alt to LT? 13:17 - Omarion Hampton/Najee Harris update 17:19 - Plans for Quentin Johnston 19:05 - Expectations for rest of WR room 20:57 - Expectations for defense 23:43 - Overcoming losses of Poona Ford & Joey Bosa 26:21 - Potential breakout candidate 27:50 - Who deserves a spotlight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by Falcons reporter for ESPN Marc Raimondi to talk all things Atlanta including Michael Penix Jr's 1st season as the starting QB, Kirk Cousins lurking, the top defensive draft picks and more! 00:00 - Show open 00:24 - Marc Raimondi joins us 00:51 - Falcons vibe check 02:23 - Jeff Ulbrich in at DC 03:37 - Grady Jarrett cut, signs with Bears 05:26 - Which DL players have stepped up? 07:19 - Drafted Jalon Walker & James Pearce. Jr. 11:26 - Expectations for Kaden Ellis 13:30 - Expectations for secondary 16:02 - Is Raheem Morris happy with defense?1 7:19 - Michael Penix Jr. ready to start at QB? 20:06 - What's next for Kirk Cousins? 25:19 - Will Kyle Pitts break out this season? 28:02 - Expectations for OL 30:32 - Who deserves a Spotlight? 34:10 - Go get Say Hello To The Bad Guys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by CHGO Bears Host Adam Hoge to discuss all things Bears, Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and the new faces on the team this season. 00:00 - Show open 00:28 - Adam Hoge joins us! 00:55 - Bears vibe check 03:18 - Expectations for Johnson 05:53 - Expectations for Caleb Williams 09:37 - Where Caleb Williams has grown most 12:51 - Expectations for Colston Loveland & Luther Burden 16:54 - Expectations for offensive line 19:26 - Expectations for defense 22:53 - Expectations for secondary 25:54 - Grady Jarrett & Dayo Odeyingbo additions 28:28 - What would success be in 2025? 30:54 - Who deserves a Spotlight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by the Eagles Senior Vice President Bryce Johnston as our Spotlight guest of the week to talk going from a childhood Eagles fan, to one of the most important decision makers for his favorite team. He talks what it is like working for GM Howie Roseman and why he loves the salary cap. 00:00 - Cold Open 01:49 - Start of interview 02:51 - Where Bryce's love for football comes from 04:01 - Creating EaglesCap.com 06:31 - Why Bryce loves the salary cap 08:41 - Was working in the NFL always the goal? 10:06 - Being hired by Eagles as an intern 11:51 - What Bryce learned as an intern 13:53 - Top Rookie Bets with FanDuel Sportsbook 18:43 - Howie Roseman's leadership style 21:10 - How Bryce earned Howie's trust 22:43 - What fans would be surprised to learn about transactions 24:40 - How the Eagles think outside the box 26:58 - What makes Jeffrey Lurie special 28:54 - Transactions Bryce is most proud of 30:41 - How NFL execs think ahead 32:33 - Visit Root.com and get rewarded for safe driving 35:10 - Advice for those wanting to work in NFL 38:12 - What younger Bryce would think of now 39:42 - Do you want to be a GM? 41:15 - Who deserves a spotlight? 44:03 - Final thoughts --------------------------- Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook today! New customers - if you win your first $5 wager, you can get $300 in bonus bets! ------------------------- Visit Root.com and find out how you can get rewarded for safe driving with Root Insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer to discuss the Panthers 2025 season outlook, define what success would be, what changed for Bryce Young, and how Tetairoa McMillan has been looking for Carolina. 00:00 - Show open 00:30 - Panthers vibe check 1:51 - How things changed with Dave Canales & Dan Morgan 03:36 - Has David Tepper taken a step back? 05:56 - What changed for Bryce Young? 10:19 - Did Panthers think Young would return as starter? 11:35 - Expectations for offensive weapons 14:34 - Expectations for OL 16:10 - Could this be a top-10 offense? 17:15 - Expectations for defense/Derrick Brown 21:46 - What would be a successful season? 24:13 - Who deserves a spotlight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by ESPN NFL Nation Reporter Turron Davenport to discuss the Tennessee Titans first season with rookie Cameron Ward under center. He gets into which players are cornerstone pieces, how good the WR room really is, and what a realistic goal is for the team. 00:00 - Show open 00:35 - Turron Davenport joins us! 01:13 - Titans vibe check 02:02 - Front office/coaching dynamic 03:41 - Cam or Cameron? 04:51 - Cameron Ward early impressions 06:31 - Cameron Ward's leadership style 08:15 - WR room outlook 12:01 - Expectations for offensive line 15:35 - Expectations for defense 17:11 - Expectations for L'Jarius Sneed year 2 18:14 - Who are Titans cornerstone players? 21:08 - Realistic goal for Titans 21:40 - What Titans must see from Cameron Ward year 1 22:43 - Who deserves a Spotlight? 24:11 - How bout them Mets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by Purple Insider reporter Matthew Coller to talk all things Vikings outlook for 2025. He discusses J.J. McCarthy taking over at QB, how the team will split reps with Aaron Jones & Jordan Mason, the defensive additions and a whole lot more! 00:00 - Show open 00:31 - Matthew Coller joins us! 01:24 - Vikings vibe check 04:31 - Sam Darnold out, J.J. McCarthy in 09:32 - expectations for offensive line 13:00 - WR room outlook with Jordan Addison suspended 16:41 - How Vikings with balance Aaron Jones/Jordan Mason workloads 20:17 - Expectations for defense 23:49 - How Javon Hargrave & Jonathan Allen look 26:28 - Expectations for secondary 30:41 - Who deserves a spotlight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area to talk the San Francisco 49ers season outlook including whether the team is ready to compete in 2025, Brock Purdy's hefty extension, what is going on with the WR room and whether Christian McCaffrey can return to form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov's NFL Spotlight Guest this week is Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle. Declan explains how he went from playing baseball to being the youngest OC in the NFL, his relationship with new Head Coach Ben Johnson, what he has seen from Caleb Williams, and why he MUST sweat every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by Kansas City Chiefs Senior Reporter Matt McMullen to discuss what KC has in store for the 2025 season including the weapons surrounding Patrick Mahomes, what Travis Kelce's workload will be like, Xavier Worthy's sophomore year, and the importance of coordinator retention for the team with Super Bowl aspirations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by NewOrleans.Football founder Nick Underhill to give a full preview of what the Saints have in store for 2025 including whether we will see Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler as the Week 1 starting quarterback, how much Alvin Kamara will be touching the ball, the future of Chris Olave and how many wins the team will collect in 2025 under first-year head coach Kellen Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by Your Boy Q of the Locked On Raiders Podcast to give a season preview for the Las Vegas Raiders. The two discuss Pete Carroll taking over as head coach, Geno Smith's acquisition, Ashton Jeanty being drafted, a deep dive into their defense & a whole lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov gives a season preview for the Arizona Cardinals with PHNX Arizona Cardinals Podcast Host Johnny Venerable. The two discuss the outlook for the team in 2025, the revamped defense, expectations for Marvin Harrison Jr, the future of Kyler Murray, plus a whole lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by former NFL player and Chiefs VP of Player Personnel Tim Terry as our Spotlight Guest of the Week. Tim discusses going from his playing days to the executive route, being a 4-time Super Bowl Champion, explains what it was like drafting Aaron Rodgers with Brett Favre on the roster, and gives an outlook for the Chiefs in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov gets into the latest with Micah Parsons' trade request and what he really needs to do if he wants to force the issue with the Dallas Cowboys. Ari discusses the James Cook hold in, 2 Zachs getting paid, Keenan Allen visiting the Chargers and our Tuesday Spotlight Guest of the week is revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov does a deep dive into Terry McLaurin's trade request - how we got here, why the Washington Commanders are reluctant to pay him, what happens next and whether a trade is going to happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov discusses the futures of Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young & Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson as they enter their 3rd NFL seasons and seemingly going in different directions as they push for extensions next offseason. Will either do enough to get one? Ari gets into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov explains the impact Courtland Sutton's extension with the Denver Broncos will have on Terry McLaurin's contract talk with the Washington Commanders. Ari discusses Trey Hendrickson holding-in at Cincinnati Bengals training camp and what it means for the potential extension. He gives an update on injuries from around the league and discusses the ongoing story involving Christian Wilkins and his inappropriate behavior with his teammates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov's Spotlight Guest of the Week is Viking Safety Josh Metellus! Josh discusses his journey to the NFL, the heartbreak of being cut after his first training camp, becoming the most versatile defender in the NFL, importance of setting goals and a little on his QB J.J. McCarthy! Plus, Ben Allen asks the hard hitting questions including how happy Josh was that the Vikings DIDN'T sign Aaron Rodgers. 00:00 - Cold open 00:40 - Welcome in! 02:12 - Start of interview 05:56 - Josh's dream of being a lawyer 08:16 - Talking High school ball 10:34 - Being drafted during COVID 15:10 - Being waived after training camp 18:40 - Why goal setting matters 22:56 - Impact Brian Flores has had on Josh's career 25:36 - Playing 21+ spots on defense 29:43 - Are you the most versatile player in the NFL? 32:26 - Would you do media after football? 34:34 - How Josh will coordinate the defenses' dances 35:55 - Expectations for J.J. McCarthy 38:02 - Who deserves a spotlight 39:51 - Final thoughts 41:09 - Start of Rejected Questions 41:28 - How much Disney do you watch? 43:31 - Going to H.S. with Lil Pump 44:46 - Would you have been drafted higher if you went to Ohio State? 45:42 - How happy are you the Vikings didn't sign Aaron Rodgers? 46:45 - Getting a “warning card” at Timberwolves game ----------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill opened the show by using the Rob Manfred/Bryce Harper dustup to explain why a MLB lockout would benefit the sport greatly. Bill then reacted to Deion Sanders announcing that he beat cancer before discussing what Luka Doncic's new body means for the Lakers. Bill ended the hour by reacting to calls on the implications of a MLB lockout and Luka's revenge body. Hour two kicked off with Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team hopping on to discuss the latest NFL storylines before diving into Buy or Sell, where Bill answers if Baker Mayfield is the most underrated quarterback in the NFL and if players should be completely banned from gambling. The show ends with Bill paying his respects to Hall of Famer and Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg.

Ari Meirov discusses the record setting deal for Los Angeles Charger Tackle Rashawn Slater and what it means for the larger offensive line market, plus Jake Ferguson extends, Shemar Stewart signs, Terry McLaurin is "hurt" and we reveal our Tuesday Spotlight Guest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov breaks down the biggest and most interesting position battles taking place on offense around NFL training camps, including the 4-way battle in Cleveland that sees Joe Flacco, Kenny Picket, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders fighting for snaps. Plus, Ari reacts to the breaking news that the Las Vegas Raiders are releasing Christian Wilkins after just 1 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov gets you ready for NFL Training Camps with the 10 storylines to keep an eye on with the players back on the field and preseason games approaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov dives into the hold out & hold in situations around the NFL including those taking place with the Cowboys (Micah Parsons), Bengals (Trey Hendrickson & Shemar Stewart) and the Commanders (Terry McLaurin) - discusses the likely outcomes and when we should expect the deals to be figured out. Plus, Zach Tom extends with the Packers and 3 NFL stars hang up their cleats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by the Jaguars newly minted offensive coordinator Grant Udinski to talk his remarkable rise from living in his car and driving for Uber, to one of the youngest coordinators in the history of the NFL all in less than 10 years. He discusses his stops leading up to the Jaguars and what fans should expect from their star players like Travis Hunter, Trevor Lawrence & Brian Thomas Jr. this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov discusses the unretiring and subsequent trade of Darren Waller from the Giants to the Dolphins and why Waller could be walking into Miami as the top tight end in the building. Plus, Ari gives an update on T.J. Watt's holdout as he seeks an extension from the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by Texans Assistant General Manager Chris Blanco to talk about his path to the NFL, why having a wide range of skills can enhance your options in the NFL, and Chris discusses the current construction of the Texans roster with C.J. Stroud under center. Plus, Ari talks about the blockbuster trade that sent Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers and Minkah Fitzpatrick back to the Dolphins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov gives his 5 players with the MOST to prove this upcoming season. While all players really have "something", these 5 want to put the rest of the NFL on notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov dives into Justin Tucker getting a 10-game suspension and how that number was determined by all parties involved. Plus, Ari discusses the Buccaneers extending Todd Bowles/Jason Licht AND what a successful final season for Aaron Rodgers would look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov discusses the bombshell report from Pablo Torre & Mike Florio (see link below) that an arbitrator reportedly found the NFL/Roger Goodell encouraged teams to collude to reduce guarantees for veterans in the wake of the Deshaun Watson fully-guaranteed deal. Ari breaks down what it means for the league and how they will respond - if at all. Watch the full episode of "Pablo Torre Finds Out" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P42Wq3fmTYg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by the VP of Client Strategy at Athletes First, A.J. Stevens as our first agency Spotlight guest!. A.J. talks his role in negotiating contracts for some of the biggest NFL stars including Dak Prescott, Brian Burns & more! Plus, what he would change about the CBA, his favorite deals, and what he has changed about the way Athletes First looks at deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov breaks down the Packers announcement that they will not be extending head coach Matt LaFleur or GM Brian Gutekunst this year and why this is all sparked by a change at the president position. Plus, discussing Jalen Ramsey and his looming trade. Finally, Ari reveals who will be Tuesday's spotlight guest will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov dives into the Los Angeles Lakers selling for $10B to Mark Walter and how the NFL owners will respond. Is the starting price to buy an NFL team automatically $10B+? Plus, Ari talks Jaire Alexander signing with his buddy Lamar Jackson & the Ravens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov delves into Lamar Jackson's comments from Tuesday where he discussed the possibility of the Ravens signing Jaire Alexander & his brief comments on a contract extension. Ari also discusses Trey Smith reporting to Chiefs mandatory minicamp and whether the UFL can step-up their game in sending players to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by the Arizona Cardinals General Manager Monti Ossenfort to discuss his journey to becoming an NFL GM, his star receiver Marvin Harrison Jr, their new-look defense, and how one decision involving his future wife changed his entire career trajectory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov reveals who our special Tuesday Spotlight guest will be. Listen to find out which NFC general manager will be on the show tomorrow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices