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Ryan opens with the tragic news of former 49ers pass rusher Alden Smith's sudden passing and reflects on his once-promising but derailed career. The show then dives into Packers-relevant NFL news, including the latest on Josh Sweat's situation with the Cardinals and why Green Bay's leverage may be improving. Jordan Love's elite statistical profile is highlighted with Sumer Sports EPA data showing him leading the league in man coverage efficiency and top-five in zone. The episode closes with a detailed breakdown of new kicker Trace Mac's transition challenges at Lambeau Field, featuring insights from Ryan Longwell on ball trajectory, hook vs. cut styles, and the unique demands of kicking in Green Bay.
Ryan opens with the tragic news of former 49ers pass rusher Alden Smith's sudden passing and reflects on his once-promising but derailed career. The show then dives into Packers-relevant NFL news, including the latest on Josh Sweat's situation with the Cardinals and why Green Bay's leverage may be improving. Jordan Love's elite statistical profile is highlighted with Sumer Sports EPA data showing him leading the league in man coverage efficiency and top-five in zone. The episode closes with a detailed breakdown of new kicker Trace Mac's transition challenges at Lambeau Field, featuring insights from Ryan Longwell on ball trajectory, hook vs. cut styles, and the unique demands of kicking in Green Bay.
The National Football Show with Dan Sileo — NFL news, debate, and hot takes. Howard Balzer joins Dan Sileo to explain the A.J. Brown fallout, Josh Sweat trade questions, and how Hall of Fame voters separate team wins from player cases. Subscribe for daily NFL coverage.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Boom Boom talks about the shortened Mini-Camp, Jacoby Brissett, Josh Sweat, and more.
@BlakeMurphy7 breaks down the impact (or lack thereof) that the Myles Garrett trade has on the Cardinals' 2026 season. Plus, two "holdouts" in Jacoby Brissett and Josh Sweat return to practice and another rookie's season is in jeopardy. What could an early return for Garrett Williams mean for the Cardinals' secondary? Listen, like and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Minicamp is here, and so are all the players, and Craig Grialou, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck have lots to talk about. That includes the arrivals of Jacoby Brissett and Josh Sweat to mandatory work, Brissett's situation heading into training camp, our first mailbag entry on the podcast, needing a full running back room, Trey McBride's continuing evolution, Getting Cultured with Dani, Nick Rallis' obsession with player development, Michael Wilson's burgeoning friendship with Larry Fitzgerald, and Craig's airport issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wolf and Luke react to Josh Sweat not participating at Arizona Cardinals minicamp and the Arizona Diamondbacks' loss to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.
The Arizona Cardinals reported for mandatory minicamp and both Jacoby Brissett and Josh Sweat reported. Jess and Seth discuss their offseason situations and whether their absence has been a distraction to the Cardinals. They also discuss other things heard and seen from minicamp this week. (1:00) Have Brissett and Sweat been a distraction? (20:43) Other mandatory minicamp topics Follow the show on X: @riseupseered Follow hosts Jess Root (@senorjessroot) and Seth Cox (@SCoxFB) on X as well Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Minicamp is here, and so are all the players, and Craig Grialou, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck have lots to talk about. That includes the arrivals of Jacoby Brissett and Josh Sweat to mandatory work, Brissett's situation heading into training camp, our first mailbag entry on the podcast, needing a full running back room, Trey McBride's continuing evolution, Getting Cultured with Dani, Nick Rallis' obsession with player development, Michael Wilson's burgeoning friendship with Larry Fitzgerald, and Craig's airport issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marotta and Tim Ring talk Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and are joined by Michael Soroka and Stewart Mandel.
Ryan recaps the Packers upcoming schedule with mandatory mini-camp starting Tuesday the 9th, another week of OTAs the following week, and Family Night on August 7th. He addresses a trade hypothetical of Van Ness for Josh Sweat, explaining why Sweat would be a short-term fix but not a straight swap. Quick hits on Vikings QB situation, Lions front office moves, and preseason schedule. Ryan also calls out lazy media analysis that just lists names lost and added without looking at actual starting snaps and health returns like Watson, Kraft, and Parsons.
Ryan recaps the Packers upcoming schedule with mandatory mini-camp starting Tuesday the 9th, another week of OTAs the following week, and Family Night on August 7th. He addresses a trade hypothetical of Van Ness for Josh Sweat, explaining why Sweat would be a short-term fix but not a straight swap. Quick hits on Vikings QB situation, Lions front office moves, and preseason schedule. Ryan also calls out lazy media analysis that just lists names lost and added without looking at actual starting snaps and health returns like Watson, Kraft, and Parsons.
Marotta and Tim Ring talk Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and go through the Rush Hour Reboot.
Ryan breaks down Christian Watson's four-year, $110.5 million extension ($27.6M AAV) and explains why it lands as a reasonable, team-friendly deal given the injury concerns baked into the numbers. He puts it in context of the exploding salary cap (top WRs now over $42M) and recent extensions like Drake London. Also covers Josh Sweat trade rumors, Malik Willis update in Miami, Robert Tunyon signing with the Steelers, NFC North injury news from Detroit and Chicago, and more offseason notes.
Bill answers mailbag questions from the audience on the Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown trades and more. 0:00 Welcome 1:10- Which teams will regret not trading for Garrett/Brown 4:47 How does the A.J. Brown saga reflect on Eagles HC Nick Sirianni 8:17 Is Garrett the most scheme-independent defensive player? 10:07 Is the '27 QB class really that good? 12:57 What are the chances Maxx Crosby gets dealt…again? 15:16 Did the Steelers overpay Nick Herbig? 18:30 Josh Sweat's trade value? 20:26- Why isn't there a football manager equivalent for the NFL? 23:18 Does Garrett move make Rams' drafting of Ty Simpson even worse? 26:05 Why should Dolphins fans even tune in this year? 27:55 Favorite win-win trades in recent past? 29:50 How good does Verse need to be for Cleveland to win the Garrett trade? 32:33 How does accuracy factor into the Falcons QB competition? 35:52 Should the Rams have just drafted Ruben Bain? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ryan breaks down Christian Watson's four-year, $110.5 million extension ($27.6M AAV) and explains why it lands as a reasonable, team-friendly deal given the injury concerns baked into the numbers. He puts it in context of the exploding salary cap (top WRs now over $42M) and recent extensions like Drake London. Also covers Josh Sweat trade rumors, Malik Willis update in Miami, Robert Tunyon signing with the Steelers, NFC North injury news from Detroit and Chicago, and more offseason notes.
Discussing potential trade targets for the Cowboys, Brian and Dawson analyze Alex Highsmith's situation with the Steelers and evaluate Dan Graziano's list of available players like Maxx Crosby and Josh Sweat. They also debate the team's backfield depth, focusing on the potential of young prospects like Phil Mafah and Jaydn Ott to compete during training camp. 01:22 - Alex Highsmith Trade Rumors 03:13 - NFL Trade Deadline Candidates 09:43 - Cowboys Running Back Depth
Urban talks about the future of Jacoby Brissett, Josh Sweat, Trey Benson, and more.
With voluntary OTAs out of the way, things get mandatory with minicamp kicking off next week. And with it, come potential fines for players missing time. Tyler Drake and guest host Mitch Vareldzis discuss whether Jacoby Brissett and Josh Sweat will continue to remain away from the team and the tactic Brissett could use to his advantage while still keeping money in his pocket before taking a look at Arizona's wide receivers room and how Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson and Kendrick Bourne can all eat within Mike LaFleur's offense. Subscribe, rate 5 stars and follow @AZCardsCorner, @Tdrake4sports and @SwingAndAMitch on X!
Callers react to the slow-moving legal situation and Ian Rapoport shutting down Josh Sweat trade rumors to the Packers. Liz makes the case for the Packers' flashy first-round kicker pick, while Nico delivers an epic potato and griddle recommendation segment. Plus a satirical commercial about laid-off sports media professionals.
Callers react to the slow-moving legal situation and Ian Rapoport shutting down Josh Sweat trade rumors to the Packers. Liz makes the case for the Packers' flashy first-round kicker pick, while Nico delivers an epic potato and griddle recommendation segment. Plus a satirical commercial about laid-off sports media professionals.
Bobby Belt examines the Dallas Cowboys' declining special teams performance, highlighting statistical anomalies with punter Brian Anger and kicker Brandon Aubrey. He analyzes coaching accountability under Brian Schottenheimer and Nick Sorensen while debunking recent trade rumors involving Josh Sweat. 01:00 - Cowboys Josh Sweat Rumors 03:46 - Cowboys Special Teams Statistics 06:21 - League Special Teams Rankings 07:54 - Player Penalties And Returns 12:20 - Coaching Accountability And Schottenheimer
Marotta and Vince talk Cardinals, go through Social Studies, and we play War of the White Boards.
Boom Boom talks Josh Sweat, Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew, and more.
The Packers are into their second week of OTAs. What are we learning? Are they going to trade for Josh Sweat? What's Christian Watson going to be this year?2026 ALZHEIMER'S FUNDRAISER INFO - https://thepowersweep.com/blog/join-the-power-sweep-to-walk-to-end-alzheimers-diseaseGET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episodehttps://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweepPrefer more old-school contact? Reach out here:https://thepowersweep.com/contactSUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepSubscribe to The Power Sweep's Substack to stay in touch and get content beamed straight to your email inboxhttps://thepowersweep.substack.com/Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-power-sweep?ref_id=25927Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 1010 - Your best ability is availability. Yes, it's cliché. But it's also true. Last season Marvin Harrison Jr. was not available for every game as he was as a rookie in 2024. To this day that bothers him. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman talk about what they heard from Harrison this week before getting into a discussion about expectations and a likely role for the former first-round pick in a Mike LaFleur-coached offense. From there, the conversation turns to Josh Sweat and his future, Sean Murphy-Bunting and his comeback from a knee injury, and is this really going to happen? Is Aaron Donald really considering coming out of retirement? The Rams with Donald AND Myles Garrett?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vince and Kellan Olson talk Josh Sweat, go through Social Studies and play Mock My World.
Ep. 1010 - Your best ability is availability. Yes, it's cliché. But it's also true. Last season Marvin Harrison Jr. was not available for every game as he was as a rookie in 2024. To this day that bothers him. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman talk about what they heard from Harrison this week before getting into a discussion about expectations and a likely role for the former first-round pick in a Mike LaFleur-coached offense. From there, the conversation turns to Josh Sweat and his future, Sean Murphy-Bunting and his comeback from a knee injury, and is this really going to happen? Is Aaron Donald really considering coming out of retirement? The Rams with Donald AND Myles Garrett?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Craig Grialou, Zach Gershman and former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson discuss the final week of Cardinals OTAs, the absence of veterans Josh Sweat and Jacoby Brissett, and how new head coach Mike LaFleur is shaping his roster. Plus, they examine Gardner Minshew's early impact on the locker room, Carson Beck's development, Budda Baker's leadership entering his 10th NFL season, and how Arizona's defense could evolve in 2026 as the Cardinals prepare for a pivotal year in a highly competitive division. However, the biggest news of the week came out of Los Angeles as the Rams sent shockwaves through the NFL by acquiring star pass rusher Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ezequiel Duran joins G-Bag Nation to discuss his recent success with the Texas Rangers and his candidacy for the All-Star game. They also analyze NFL offseason moves, including trade rumors surrounding Josh Sweat and the defensive strategy for the Dallas Cowboys heading into OTAs. 02:01 - NFL Trade Rumor Roundup 08:08 - AJ Brown Rumor Theories 17:01 - Ezequiel Duran Interview 23:38 - Cowboys Secondary Defensive Analysis 34:21 - NFL Defensive Statistics Review 40:33 - Rams Front Office Philosophy
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105.3 The Fan presents a collection of the week's best Dallas Cowboys discussions from Shan & RJ, K&C Masterpiece, and GBag Nation. The guys dive deep into potential trade targets to boost the pass rush—including whether to swap a second-rounder for Josh Sweat—and look at the hidden metrics behind the special teams unit's field position struggles. Plus, a hard look at Dak Prescott's red zone efficiency and why the offense stalls out inside the 20. That and more on this week's Best Of Cowboys on 105.3 The Fan!
105.3 The Fan presents a collection of the week's best Dallas Cowboys discussions from Shan & RJ, K&C Masterpiece, and GBag Nation. The guys dive deep into potential trade targets to boost the pass rush—including whether to swap a second-rounder for Josh Sweat—and look at the hidden metrics behind the special teams unit's field position struggles. Plus, a hard look at Dak Prescott's red zone efficiency and why the offense stalls out inside the 20. That and more on this week's Best Of Cowboys on 105.3 The Fan!
105.3 The Fan presents a collection of the week's best Dallas Cowboys discussions from Shan & RJ, K&C Masterpiece, and GBag Nation. The guys dive deep into potential trade targets to boost the pass rush—including whether to swap a second-rounder for Josh Sweat—and look at the hidden metrics behind the special teams unit's field position struggles. Plus, a hard look at Dak Prescott's red zone efficiency and why the offense stalls out inside the 20. That and more on this week's Best Of Cowboys on 105.3 The Fan!
Tyler Drake joins Luke and John Lund to discuss if we should be worried that Jacoby Brissett and Josh Sweat have not shown up to mini-camp so far, what he is looking for from Jeremiyah Love in his rookie year, and who could start for the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1 of the 2026 season.
Eric and Bryan discuss which teams the Cowboys will have joint practices against while in training camp later this summer. The guys also talk about if Josh Sweat could be a good trade target for the Cowboys on defense. We also talk about Daniel Jeremiah's "12 Things An NFL Team Needs To Be A Champion" article. Bryan recaps his charity dinner with Brad Sham on Thursday.
Eric and Bryan discuss which teams the Cowboys will have joint practices against while in training camp later this summer. The guys also talk about if Josh Sweat could be a good trade target for the Cowboys on defense.
Brian Baldinger is continuing his search to find homes for some of the top veteran free agents still on the market for the NFL. First, he discusses some news of Kenyon Sadiq getting surgery, Irv Charles getting traded, and Josh Sweat getting recognized.
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Rocky and Kramer are back to discuss Patrick Mahomes looking ahead of schedule at Chiefs OTAs, and teams are checking in on Cardinals pass rusher Josh Sweat. Rocky and Kramer also revisit the Chiefs 2019 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Luke and John Lund discuss where Ketel Marte ranks among all-time Arizona Diamondbacks and what it would take for the Arizona Cardinals to trade Josh Sweat.
The guys discuss Osi Umenyiora's surprising comments about Tony Romo being the most difficult quarterback to play against. Should the Cowboys trade for Josh Sweat? They also break down statistical data regarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander falling on the court and explore the ongoing tension between Troy Aikman and Jerry Jones. Choppin it up!
Shan, RJ Choppy, and Bobby Belt discuss potential trade scenarios for Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat and critique Mark Schlereth's assessment of the Dallas Cowboys' roster. They also react to Osi Umenyiora calling Tony Romo the best quarterback he ever faced and analyze the long-standing friction between Troy Aikman and Jerry Jones. 01:37 - Josh Sweat Trade Rumors 05:57 - Mark Schlereth Cowboys Analysis 12:37 - Osi Umenyiora On Romo 16:03 - Aikman Jones Relationship Tension
Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, go through Rush Hour Reboot, and are joined by Bob Nightengale.
Eliot Shorr-Parks joins the conversation to discuss the start of Eagles OTAs and what to expect from Jalen Hurts in the new offensive scheme. They debate a hypothetical trade involving Nolan Smith and Josh Sweat while addressing Jalen's future contract status. The discussion also covers Mike Trout trade rumors and station debater rankings. 01:38 - Eliot Shorr-Parks OTA Preview 04:53 - Jalen Hurts' Contract Status 10:02 - Nolan Smith Trade Hypothetical 15:24 - Station Debater Rankings 21:30 - Mike Trout Phillies Debate
The WIP Midday Show evaluate a hypothetical trade sending Nolan Smith to Arizona for Josh Sweat to stabilize the defensive line.
Eliot Shorr-Parks joins to recap his first day at Eagles OTAs and the upcoming press conferences for Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts. They discuss Hurts' adaptation to a new offense and a hypothetical trade scenario involving Nolan Smith and Josh Sweat.
Linebacker Josh Sweat, the Arizona Cardinals' leader in sacks in 2025, has not been at OTAs. Jess and Seth talk about their level of concern with his absence and then go over whether the Cardinals should consider trading him. (1:00) Level of concern for Sweat's absence (16:02) Will the Cardinals trade Sweat and should they? Follow the show on X: @riseupseered Follow hosts Jess Root (@senorjessroot) and Seth Cox (@SCoxFB) on X as well Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A lot happened at the NFL owner's meeting and Ryan's got all of it. Nashville officially gets Super Bowl 64 in 2030. Minnesota gets the 2028 draft — good news for Packer fans within driving distance. International games are expanding to 10 per season starting in 2027, with Goodell eyeing 16 eventually. Ryan's cautiously okay with the expansion until someone says Japan, at which point he's fully on board and also realizes he'll never actually go. The Bears got a special briefing on their stadium situation, because the other 31 owners apparently need a progress report on why Chicago still doesn't know where their team plays. The only two viable options remain Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana — meaning the days of Bears fans talking trash about small-town Wisconsin are officially over. Ryan has thoughts. Also: Rashee Rice is in jail after a marijuana violation voided his deferred sentencing. Josh Sweat is unhappy in Arizona, Ganon is in Green Bay, and Ryan does the math on what a third-round pick for a number-three edge rusher might look like. He's making that call. And finally — the Packers briefly discussed bringing Davante Adams back before it went nowhere, and they signed Vanderbilt DB Marlon Jones, who beat stage-three Hodgkin's lymphoma last year and is the feel-good story of the offseason.