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ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi gave her latest thoughts on the Steelers QB situation. She doesn't think there is a robust market for Russell Wilson. If Justin Fields isn't in Pittsburgh, she thinks there are ‘several' teams looking for his services. Aditi said it's hard to blame a player for testing the waters, especially if it's their first chance to really do so. Aditi does think there is a QB in the draft that she thinks the Steelers would take outside of the 1st round. The guys questioned the Jalen Milroe hand size that went up significantly since the Senior Bowl. Aditi loves Nick Chubb and thinks he's the antithesis of a few guys in the Steelers locker room. Aditi can see DK Metcalf going to Vegas.
Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike thinks Russell Wilson would be a mistake for the Steelers in 2025, leaving Justin Fields as the better choice. Mike doesn't think the Steelers have interest in Aaron Rodgers unless he's their last option. Mike doesn't buy into the dots being connected between Wilson and the Raiders. Mike described Russ' game as a one-club golf bag and said all he has is the moon-ball. Mike doesn't think Wilson is a player that will accept a backup job. Mike is surprised by DK Metcalf requesting a trade. Mike thinks DK could be had for a 3rd or 4th round pick. The guys asked Mike about what the Falcons are going to do with Kirk Cousins. How will the new deal for Saquon Barkley impact guys like Najee Harris as they enter the open market? Mike believes Davante Adams is the best WR of the available group. The guys asked Mike how the Maxx Crosby contract will affect what the Steelers offer TJ Watt later this offseason? Mike isn't sure what the strategy is for Myles Garrett and if he stays in Cleveland. How will the Bengals make all of their financials work with the young stars on offense? Pirates utilityman Jared Triolo joined the show. Jared won a gold glove last season and said that thing is heavy. Jared talked about how often he practices at the various positions on the field since he plays all over. The guys asked Jared about some of his early moments in the majors. Jared tried to build his all-defensive team. He said learning 1B is a lot more difficult than people think. ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi gave her latest thoughts on the Steelers QB situation. She doesn't think there is a robust market for Russell Wilson. If Justin Fields isn't in Pittsburgh, she thinks there are ‘several' teams looking for his services. Aditi said it's hard to blame a player for testing the waters, especially if it's their first chance to really do so. Aditi does think there is a QB in the draft that she thinks the Steelers would take outside of the 1st round. The guys questioned the Jalen Milroe hand size that went up significantly since the Senior Bowl. Aditi loves Nick Chubb and thinks he's the antithesis of a few guys in the Steelers locker room. Aditi can see DK Metcalf going to Vegas. Pirates catcher Joey Bart joined the show. Joey mentioned his family members that have Pittsburgh ties. Joey talked about the activities he gets into during the offseason. He described the strategy of competition bass fishing and the events he has taken part in. Joey said Kevin VanDam is the best bass fisherman of all-time. Joey said there's nothing like being in a lake with 100 other boats. Joey talked about his journey to baseball when he expected to be a football player in high school. Joey told a story about catching for Matt Capps when he was 15. Who is the one pitcher from all-time that Joey wishes he could catch? Joey told the guys about meeting and working with Barry Bonds while he was part of the Giants organization. He said Bonds was on a level of hitter that he doesn't think we will ever see again. He thinks Bonds, even at 50+ years old, would be a threat at the plate in today's game. Donny Football Debrief – We have smirking emojis from George Pickens, aka Michael Brewerly.
If Justin Fields were to be QB1 for the Steelers in 2025, Mike Tomlin and Arthur Smith would need to take a very different approach then the one they went with in 2024 if they want to see improvement next season. How did the rookies and key free agents like Patrick Queen and Deshon Elliott perform in their first year with the Steelers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russell Wilson is a tough player who Gerry Dulac of the Post-Gazette thinks will be the quarterback soon. If Justin Fields would have played well against the Cowboys, he would likely still be the guy with few to no questions. Fields is in line to start against Las Vegas.
Hour 1: The guys discuss the possible moves for the Bears going forward in the offseason. In the draft and free agency moves will be made. If Justin Fields stays or they draft a QB they must get it right! Whatever the Bears decided to do, do you trust Ryan Poles to get this right?
1. Biggest Takeaways From Week 14 -DKrom: Kevin Stefanski has firmly entered the Coach of the Year conversation -Hal: You have to be three-deep at QB in today's NFL 2. Weekly Honors -GOAT Of The Week (DKrom: Will Levis/Mike Vrabel, Hal: Zach Wilson) -Dunce Of The Week (DKrom: Kadarius Toney/Andy Reid/Patrick Mahomes, Hal: Kadarius Toney and Chiefs offense) 3. If the Bills run the table and get in the playoffs, will they be the team nobody wants to face in a wide open AFC? 4. Tough Decisions Loom Ahead In The Windy City -Do you think Ryan Poles' job as Bears GM should be safe? -If Justin Fields has a strong finish to the season, do you at minimum highly consider keeping him and make another blockbuster trade-down from the #1 overall pick (barring 2-3 more wins by the Panthers)? -Should the Bears also retain head coach Matt Eberflus if they win say 2-3 more games? 5. Simpatico or No Simpatico -In addition to firing Brandon Staley, the Chargers will also fire GM Tom Telesco -Tommy DeVito will be the backup QB to whoever the Giants starting QB is next season, whether it be Daniel Jones or a rookie -The Patriots will win two more games, pushing them out of the top-two picks in the draft -If the Rams make the playoffs, they'll be the team nobody in the NFC wants to face -The Joe Flacco-led Cleveland Browns will win a playoff game -The winner of Sunday's Bucs/Packers game will make the playoffs...and the loser will not -The Jake Browning-led Bengals will be one of the AFC's three wild card playoff teams -You can officially narrow down the 2023 NFL MVP race to two finalists: Brock Purdy and Dak Prescott 6. Cowboys at Bills Preview 7. Ravens at Jaguars Preview 8. Week 15 Picks -Locks (DKrom: 49ers over Cardinals, Hal: Chiefs over Patriots) -Upset Specials (DKrom: Bears over Browns, Hal: Jets over Dolphins) -Chargers at Raiders -Vikings at Bengals -Steelers at Colts -Broncos at Lions -Bucs at Packers -Giants at Saints -Falcons at Panthers -Texans at Titans -Commanders at Rams -Eagles at Seahawks 9. Bold Predictions -DKrom: David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs help the Lions break the all-time, single-game rushing yardage record by a team as they combine for 440 rushing yards, breaking the record currently held by the Giants, who ran for 423 yards against the Colts in November 1950. -Hal: Will Levis throws for 400+ yards and 4-yd., including one on a 90-yard game-winning drive in the final two minutes 10. Challenge Flags -Hal: Cowboys...FINISH STRONG!!! -DKrom: All teams with 6-7 wins and fighting for a playoff spot...DON'T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THEY HATCH!!! Take it one game at a time
The Chicago Bears showed they're capable of beating the Detroit Lions three weeks ago. That first matchup showed what they need to do the second time around.If Justin Fields can repeat the same formula, the Bears just needs to keep the foot on the gas and not get too conservative to let the Lions back into the game.Become a Locked on Bears insider for exclusive breakdowns: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbears Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonbears Like Locked on Bears on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LockedOnBearsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashGet 50% off up to $10 value when you spend $15 or more on your FIRST order, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKED23. Subject to change. Terms apply.Skylight FrameSkylight is a touchscreen photo frame you can send photos to straight from your phone! Get $15 off a Skylight Frame at Skylightframe.com/Lockedon.BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON today to get 10% off your first month.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnfl and use code lockedonnfl for a first deposit match up to $100!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL. Terms and conditions apply.Jase MedicalGet $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.FanDuelScore early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Chicago Bears showed they're capable of beating the Detroit Lions three weeks ago. That first matchup showed what they need to do the second time around. If Justin Fields can repeat the same formula, the Bears just needs to keep the foot on the gas and not get too conservative to let the Lions back into the game. Become a Locked on Bears insider for exclusive breakdowns: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbears Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonbears Like Locked on Bears on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LockedOnBears Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get 50% off up to $10 value when you spend $15 or more on your FIRST order, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKED23. Subject to change. Terms apply. Skylight Frame Skylight is a touchscreen photo frame you can send photos to straight from your phone! Get $15 off a Skylight Frame at Skylightframe.com/Lockedon. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON today to get 10% off your first month. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnfl and use code lockedonnfl for a first deposit match up to $100! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL. Terms and conditions apply. Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the slate for this week: - Which 0-2 NFL teams should be most concerned - Packers/Falcons recap - If Justin Fields is the right QB for the Chicago Bears - The Rock's return to WWE Smackdown and possible storylines to come from it - Which eastern conference teams could be a mystery contender to land Damian Lillard - and more! Catch the show LIVE on YouTube every Tuesday around 7pm CT. Get at us: https://linktr.ee/TECKFoul
The Bears are going to have a big offseason in 2023 and watching playoff teams there are a couple that stand out that were in a very similar situation last year as the Chicago Bears were this year. If Justin Fields takes a big jump he could look like a lot of the other teams out there. Some of the playoff teams we could consider would be the San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and maybe even the Kansas City Chiefs. Unbearable Merch Store: https://www.unbearablesports.shop/ Bet.US use promo code UNBEARABLE to get 125% in bonuses https://bit.ly/UnbearableBetUS
This is as bad of a Green Bay Packers team as the Chicago Bears have faced in a while. If Justin Fields plays as expected, his team has a chance to grab a win.Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox puts together a gameplan for what Chicago needs to do to secure the home victory, plus the biggest matchups on both sides of the ball.Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonbears Like Locked on Bears on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LockedOnBears Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONSimpliSafeWith Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnNFL to learn more.TuroForget boring rental cars and find your drive at Turo.com AudibleHead over to Locked On NFL for a sneak peak of Block Forever or catch the full series available anywhere you get your podcast. Available everywhere now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is as bad of a Green Bay Packers team as the Chicago Bears have faced in a while. If Justin Fields plays as expected, his team has a chance to grab a win. Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox puts together a gameplan for what Chicago needs to do to secure the home victory, plus the biggest matchups on both sides of the ball. Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonbears Like Locked on Bears on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LockedOnBears Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnNFL to learn more. Turo Forget boring rental cars and find your drive at Turo.com Audible Head over to Locked On NFL for a sneak peak of Block Forever or catch the full series available anywhere you get your podcast. Available everywhere now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: If Justin Fields doesn't play this week because of a shoulder injury, the Jets will be facing Trevor Siemian at QB. Two different Jets players liked a tweet criticizing Zach Wilson. Both claim they liked it accidentally. Jerry returns for an update but first Boomer tells us about a huge upset in the World Cup. Saudi Arabia beat Argentina. Gio thinks the match was fixed. Jerry has a World Cup highlight to start. Booger McFarland said Zach Wilson is a rich spoiled kid who never had to answer to anybody. Steve Young disagrees. The 49'ers beat the Cardinals in Mexico City. Jimmy G will be a free agent at the end of the year. The Knicks won last night and Ben Simmons talked about going back to Philly. In the final segment of the hour, the Bruce Springsteen autographed guitar enters the studio. We also talked to Noreen Springstead, the Executive Director of Why Hunger.
Hour 1: Zach Wilson was a big topic yesterday. Booger McFarland said he's a rich kid who's never had to be accountable. Rob Saleh will not commit to Zach Wilson as the QB going forward. Jets players seem to want Mike White and Boomer said the coach just came out and essentially said what's going on in the locker room. Gio runs down some stats that show Zach Wilson is the worst QB in the league. It's also Hungerthon 2022. Jerry starts with audio from Rob Saleh, not committing to Zach Wilson as the QB for Sunday. Justin Fields is injured and may not play this week against the Jets. The 49'ers beat the Cardinals in Mexico City. Aaron Judge was in San Francisco and it seemed very planned. Alek Manoah was asked who the worst cheater in baseball history is and he said Gerrit Cole. The Knicks won last night and the Devils won their 13th straight. In the final segment of the hour, Gio brings up a passive aggressive Instagram post regarding the Jets. Elijah Moore posted a pic of himself throwing a football like he's a QB. Hour 2: If Justin Fields doesn't play this week because of a shoulder injury, the Jets will be facing Trevor Siemian at QB. Two different Jets players liked a tweet criticizing Zach Wilson. Both claim they liked it accidentally. Jerry returns for an update but first Boomer tells us about a huge upset in the World Cup. Saudi Arabia beat Argentina. Gio thinks the match was fixed. Jerry has a World Cup highlight to start. Booger McFarland said Zach Wilson is a rich spoiled kid who never had to answer to anybody. Steve Young disagrees. The 49'ers beat the Cardinals in Mexico City. Jimmy G will be a free agent at the end of the year. The Knicks won last night and Ben Simmons talked about going back to Philly. In the final segment of the hour, the Bruce Springsteen autographed guitar enters the studio. We also talked to Noreen Springstead, the Executive Director of Why Hunger. Hour 3: With the Giants injuries piling up, Gio doesn't see them beating the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. If the Cowboys can stop Saquon Barkley, that will be enough to beat the Giants. Boomer thinks the Ravens may not lose another game. A caller wants Jimmy G to the Jets after the season. A caller says Gio is disrespecting the World Cup. Jerry returns for an update and starts with a goal from the World Cup. Brian Daboll talked about the turnovers that hurt them Sunday as they prepare for their Thanksgiving matchup against the Cowboys. The 49'ers beat the Cardinals in Mexico City and Jimmy G talked about the altitude. The Knicks won last night making it 3-of-5 for the road trip. The Devils won their 13th straight. In the final segment of the hour, you can now bid on a guitar lesson by Gio. And Noreen from Why Hunger stops by to give us an update on the bidding. Hour 4: Gio wants to see Mike White start this week but it's probably not part of the plan. The Jets have put Zach Wilson on notice, not committing to him as the starter this week. Boomer thinks it's just a scare tactic this week and he will start. When will Zach finally get comfortable with the position? A caller can't pronounce any QBs names correctly. Jerry returns for an update but first Boomer tells us that young QBs fall into lulls in the game and that can't happen. Rob Saleh explains why he hasn't named a starting QB yet for Sunday against the Bears. Brian Daboll talked about how the turnovers killed the Giants this past Sunday. Adam Schefter thought he was being kidnapped when he got to Mexico City. The Knicks won last night. Ben Simmons heads back to Philly tonight. The Devils win again, their 13th straight. In the final segment of the show, today is the 10th anniversary of the butt fumble. Boomer says Mark Sanchez has become a very good broadcaster.
Full segment from 7 o'clock hour. If Justin Fields doesn't play this week because of a shoulder injury, the Jets will be facing Trevor Siemian at QB. Two different Jets players liked a tweet criticizing Zach Wilson. Both claim they liked it accidentally
Michael Harris II is the National League Rookie of the Year. A ridiculous trade idea for the Braves has been debunked. Hawks with a nice win. Georgia is a huge favorite against Kentucky. Jackets are huge underdogs to North Carolina. Falcons are actually favored against the Bears. If Justin Fields shows out against the Falcons, it won't be good for the home team. Hutson Mason joins for his weekly visit. J-Hey could have a reunion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Harris II is the National League Rookie of the Year. A ridiculous trade idea for the Braves has been debunked. Hawks with a nice win. Georgia is a huge favorite against Kentucky. Jackets are huge underdogs to North Carolina. Falcons are actually favored against the Bears. If Justin Fields shows out against the Falcons, it won't be good for the home team. Hutson Mason joins for his weekly visit. J-Hey could have a reunion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Harris II is the National League Rookie of the Year. A ridiculous trade idea for the Braves has been debunked. Hawks with a nice win. Georgia is a huge favorite against Kentucky. Jackets are huge underdogs to North Carolina. Falcons are actually favored against the Bears. If Justin Fields shows out against the Falcons, it won't be good for the home team. Hutson Mason joins for his weekly visit. J-Hey could have a reunion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Producer Shane Riordan and his ‘AL CENTRAL 2022 CHAMPIONS' tattoo are taking all the credit for the White Sox turnaround as of late. If they don't win it, will he still take the credit? “We're going to have to revisit that.” What if the talk is right? What if the offense has something stowed away they've yet to show? If Justin Fields is good, the possibilities are endless. THe Bears' first test is this upcoming Sunday against a legit contender in the San Francisco 49ers.
What if the talk is right? What if the offense has something stowed away they've yet to show? If Justin Fields is good, the possibilities are endless. THe Bears' first test is this upcoming Sunday against a legit contender in the San Francisco 49ers.
If Justin Fields is struggling in practice and we see it... does it exist? Comments on "not knowing" what is going on looking at it from the outside... is this too cocky of a stance for the young Bears QB? Is the offense actually struggling? Are we overreacting? Mitch update.
Can the Bears turn around the season on the national stage Monday night in Pittsburgh? If Justin Fields performs the way he did last week, anything is possible! Join Draft Dr. Phil and Shayne "The Smartest Man" Marsaw for Keepin It 100 as they talk all things MNF with Chicago Bears sideline reporter Mark Grote! Can Fields continue the momentum? Is Larry Borom's performance setting him up for being the RT of the future? How broken is the defense? All this and more on Keepin It 100!
It's a Fields Friday as we get you prepared for Bears v Browns this Sunday. Ken Davis and NBC 5's Siafa Lewis provide a full breakdown of Sunday's matchup as rookie QB Justin Fields gets prepared for his first regular-season start of his career. The guys discuss what Justin Fields should be aware of, should Matt Nagy stick with him if he's struggling, will Andy Dalton be back if healthy, can the defense improve on s stellar performance last week, and a lot more. BEAR DOWN!(2:00) - Siafa's quick breakdown of Bears v Bengals(7:40) - Have the Bears operated in Justin Fields' best interest so far this year?(18:40) - How can the Bears offensive line protect Fields against Jadeveon Clowney and Myles Garrett?(28:00) - How will Matt Nagy react If Justin Fields has a bad game?(36:45) - Official predictions for Bears v BrownsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Updated College Football rankings. Biggest takeaways and thoughts after week 3? Is the new NFL taunting rule ruining the game? Lamar Jackson gets his first win against Pat Mahomes. Are the Ravens the biggest threat to the Chiefs in the playoffs? Ben Simmons won't report to 76ers training camp. Thoughts? If Justin Fields balls out against the Browns, should he remain the starter even if Andy Dalton is healthy?
With Week 2 almost in the books, Chris Raybon, Samantha Previte, and Sean Koerner of the Action Network go through all the top waiver pickups for Week 3 of the fantasy football season. Are you streaming at QB? If Justin Fields is available, get him on your roster, ASAP. Also, the trio also makes a case for Daniel Jones and Kirk Cousins as viable options heading into Week 3. And, you don't want to miss their rapid-fire round of HOLD or DROP - breaking down some underwhelming players through the first two weeks of the season. Plus, get a couple of picks from Raybon and Koerner to build your lineup for tonight's Monday Night Football contest between the Packers and Lions. https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=Action10&utm_source=Action+Network&utm_medium=Affiliates&utm_campaign=Action+Network
1. Lions -With their first-round pick, the Lions began their draft theme of drafting guys that can “bite kneecaps off” with Oregon OT Penei Sewell. His addition arguably makes the Lions offensive line one of the most promising groups in the NFL. The Lions now have rock solid bookend tackles with Sewell at RT and Taylor Decker at left tackle. Inside, they have All Pro Frank Ragnow at center and Jonah Jackson, who had a very good rookie season in 2020, at one of the guard spots. Would you be surprised if the Lions OL becomes a top-10 unit at the end of this season, if not a top-five unit? -On day two, the Lions double-dipped at defensive tackle with Levi Onwuzurike and Alim McNeill. Double-dipping at a position in the draft usually means (at least in terms of logic) that the two players have perfectly complimentary skill sets. How well (if at all) do Onwuzurike and McNeill compliment each other, and can you see them as the two starters at DT for the Lions at some point in the next few seasons? -With their third-round compensatory selection, the Lions selected somebody who I personally expected to go quite a bit higher in CB Ifeatu Melifonwu out of Syracuse. He’s that long, lean, lanky, athletic corner most NFL teams prize in the modern NFL. Do you see Melifonwu capturing the starting CB spot opposite Jeff Okudah at some point this season? 2. Bears -The Bears arguably came away with not only the biggest steal of the 2021 NFL Draft, but a steal that can be THE most pivotal move in the history of the franchise as they traded up to snatch a potential superstar franchise QB in Justin Fields. Unlike most clubs in the NFL, most on Draft Twitter had Fields as the second-best QB in the draft solely behind Trevor Lawrence. And I agreed with that sentiment because in my view, Fields had the highest ceiling and highest floor out of all the non-Trevor Lawrence QB’s. On my draft livestream, I said that Justin Fields just might be the best QB in Chicago Bears history already, even though he’s yet to throw a pass. What makes Justin Fields so special, and exactly how high would you consider both his floor and ceiling to be? If Justin Fields wins the Week 1 starting job in training camp and preseason, should the Bears trade Andy Dalton, especially if he will get more value in return than Nick Foles would? -In the second round, the Bears traded up again to get Justin Fields some protection in Teven Jenkins, who is the quintessential “bouncer in a nightclub” offensive lineman. I was hoping the Bears planned on him playing RT opposite Charles Leno, but shortly after the draft, the Bears released Leno and said Teven Jenkins will be playing LT this season. Most draft analysts I really trust believe Jenkins is better suited to play RT or guard in the NFL than left tackle. How concerned are you about the Bears plan for him? -One of my favorite day three picks for the Bears was CB Thomas Graham, Jr. out of Oregon. It is VERY important for everyone to know that the Bears are essentially returning to the Vic Fangio playbook on defense this season with the promotion of Sean Desai to defensive coordinator, a move that was recommended to the Bears by Fangio himself. Graham is the vintage CB for a Fangio scheme given his instincts in zone coverage and ball skills. Do you see him starting at that slot corner spot at some point this season? 3. Vikings -The main need for the Vikings in this draft was to address their offensive line, and they did just that, with Virginia Tech OT Christian Darrisaw in the first round and Ohio State G Wyatt Davis in the third round. Was getting those two guys better than staying put at 14 and taking Alijah Vera-Tucker instead? Given those two additions, how much better is the Vikings OL compared to last season?
Segment 1 - Calls/tweets: Reaction to the weekend THAT WAS - Callers discuss the Wizards winning their 8th straight game, Masvidal getting knocked out, Emanuel Navarrette TKOs Christopher Diaz, and more. Segment 2 - Calls/tweets: If Justin Fields drops to No. 19, should the Washington Football Team take him? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3:05- Chris Simms from NBC Sports joins the show to talk Washington Football and the NFL Draft. 27:40- If Justin Fields falls to 19, should the Washington Football Team draft him? 34:30- Speed round! What's your name, what high school did you go to and what was the mascot? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.