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Ep. 1031 - From 90 to 53 players. The Cardinals made several roster moves over the past couple of days, and more are likely to be made ahead of Week 1. That's life in the National Football League, where nothing is ever set including the roster. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman do a deep dive on the initial 53-man roster; who was and who wasn't kept, the number of players kept at key positions and what do the two trades mean for the running back and tight end rooms. Plus, it was back to work on Monday; Carson Beck returned to practice, Josh Sweat participated and Garrett Williams looks like he's ready to resume his role as slot cornerback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 783 - Paul Calvisi and J.P. Shadrick are in Green Bay to break down the Cardinals' intense joint practice with the Packers and the players making their push for the initial 53-man roster. The guys discuss Dewey Wingard's big hit, Zaven Collins' standout performance, Marvin Harrison Jr.'s spectacular touchdown catch, Josh Sweat's return to the field and the Cardinals' deep cornerback competition. Plus, Cardinals running back Bam Knight joins the show to discuss his confidence heading into his fifth season, the talented running back room and what it's like playing in Mike LaFleur's offense. Paul and J.P. also spotlight Hjalte Froholdt's contract extension and identify the players who have shown up and those who need to show more during the preseason finale before roster cuts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke and Burns discuss what must happen behind the scenes before Ketel Marte is ready to play and what they’ll be watching for in the Arizona Cardinals’ preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.
Live from Green Bay! Darren Urban and Dani Sureck are boots on the ground in Packer-land for the Cardinals' joint practice, and loop in Craig Grialou with all of the details. Our trio talk about bike rides, a ban on cussing, a Melton opening of the practice, an emotional practice for the Cardinals (and yes, perhaps a “win,”), updates on Carson Beck, Isaiah Adams and James Conner, Josh Sweat's return, a solemn Getting Cultured, what's left for the team in their preseason finale, and an offense that again impresses, even if it's just practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 1030 - So, plenty of news on Monday. The biggest of which was Josh Sweat practiced. He was activated off the physically unable to perform list and worked out with his teammates for the first time. Craig Grialou and Jesus Quinonez react and discuss Sweat's importance to the defense let alone the entire team; plus, the running back room is now minus Trey Benson, what's the latest with Jeremiyah Love and fellow rookie Carson Beck, what did Mike LaFleur have to say about what Matt LaFleur had to say regarding Wednesday's joint practice with the Packers, and a look back at the preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The end of the preseason is upon us, as the Arizona Cardinals head to Green Bay for a joint practice and final preseason game against the Packers. Craig Grialou and former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson break down the latest Cardinals roster moves, including Josh Sweat's return from the PUP list and Hjalte Froholdt's two-year contract extension. They revisit the Cardinals' 34-13 loss to the Cowboys, discuss the offensive penalties and defensive struggles, and look at who can help create pressure opposite Sweat, including Eku Leota. The guys also examine how the running back room will take shape following Trey Benson's release and preview Wednesday's joint practice in Green Bay and discuss how beneficial joint practices are for a team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 1030 - So, plenty of news on Monday. The biggest of which was Josh Sweat practiced. He was activated off the physically unable to perform list and worked out with his teammates for the first time. Craig Grialou and Jesus Quinonez react and discuss Sweat's importance to the defense let alone the entire team; plus, the running back room is now minus Trey Benson, what's the latest with Jeremiyah Love and fellow rookie Carson Beck, what did Mike LaFleur have to say about what Matt LaFleur had to say regarding Wednesday's joint practice with the Packers, and a look back at the preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wolf and Luke discuss when we could see Josh Sweat again and ESPN MLB reporter Jesse Rogers joins the show.
Paul Calvisi joins Wolf and Luke to discuss Josh Sweat being activated from the physically unable to perform list, how the Arizona Cardinals have looked in the preseason so far, and Trey Benson being waived from the Cardinals.
Ep. 1029 - There is a quarterback plan for Saturday. And, no it does not involve Jacoby Brissett, and it most likely does not involve Carson Beck. It's going to be the Gardner Minshew show, with Kedon Slovis, when the Cardinals host the Dallas Cowboys at State Farm Stadium. This is the Cardinals' lone home preseason game. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss what fans can expect. Then the two react to Garrett Williams' return to practice, and if Williams is back then what's the status of Josh Sweat and Tip Reiman, the remaining players on PUP, plus Trey McBride, his name was finally unveiled among the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 1029 - There is a quarterback plan for Saturday. And, no it does not involve Jacoby Brissett, and it most likely does not involve Carson Beck. It's going to be the Gardner Minshew show, with Kedon Slovis, when the Cardinals host the Dallas Cowboys at State Farm Stadium. This is the Cardinals' lone home preseason game. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss what fans can expect. Then the two react to Garrett Williams' return to practice, and if Williams is back then what's the status of Josh Sweat and Tip Reiman, the remaining players on PUP, plus Trey McBride, his name was finally unveiled among the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 Today Will Show Your Strengths 13:10 Doug's Big One Biggie-sized by Wendy's = Very Disappointing from the DBacks 50:40 CARDINALS: Lying about Josh Sweat but... 1:24:35 Vs Vegas
Freddie talks Josh Sweat, Jacoby Brissett, Carson Beck, the defense, and preseason game 2.
The Arizona Cardinals have broken training camp after a week filled with Hall of Fame honors and the first preseason game of the year. Tyler Drake is back from his world travels to dive into his week at Canton, the celebration for Larry Fitzgerald Jr., Hall of Fame game takeaways (yes, Carson Beck included) and more alongside Lauren Koval before turning to this week's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Subscribe, rate 5 stars and follow @AZCardsCorner, @Tdrake4sports and @koval_lauren on X!
Wolf and Luke discuss Josh Sweat still not practicing with the Arizona Cardinals and react to the Arizona Diamondbacks' win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
Aaron Rodgers hit the Pat McAfee Show and mostly repeated familiar talking points on COVID, media hypocrisy, and excitement about reuniting with Mike McCarthy, while Packers fans zeroed in on a far more pressing issue in Green Bay. Rookie kicker Trey Smack is off to a rocky start in camp, has deleted social media, and is drawing early concern even as Matt LaFleur tries to downplay the misses. Deep dive into why moving on from Brandon McManus feels like a high-risk special teams gamble and the long history of Packers impatience with kickers and punters Camp observations on Brandon Cisay's strong one-on-ones, Baron Sorey's breakout day (including a pick-six), Jordan Morgan's work at left tackle, and the offensive line shuffling Jonathan Gannon dialing up relentless blitz packages that have Packer fans excited, plus tight end additions and the latest on Luke Musgrave's outlook Quick hits on Josh Sweat trade smoke, Bears injury news, and Zay Flowers' massive extension as a comparison point for recent Packers deals This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Hit subscribe, drop a rating and review, and get those calls in so we can fire up Packernet After Dark. Follow the conversation on social and stay locked in for more camp coverage. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast #GoPackGo #Packers #NFL
Aaron Rodgers hit the Pat McAfee Show and mostly repeated familiar talking points on COVID, media hypocrisy, and excitement about reuniting with Mike McCarthy, while Packers fans zeroed in on a far more pressing issue in Green Bay. Rookie kicker Trey Smack is off to a rocky start in camp, has deleted social media, and is drawing early concern even as Matt LaFleur tries to downplay the misses. Deep dive into why moving on from Brandon McManus feels like a high-risk special teams gamble and the long history of Packers impatience with kickers and punters Camp observations on Brandon Cisay's strong one-on-ones, Baron Sorey's breakout day (including a pick-six), Jordan Morgan's work at left tackle, and the offensive line shuffling Jonathan Gannon dialing up relentless blitz packages that have Packer fans excited, plus tight end additions and the latest on Luke Musgrave's outlook Quick hits on Josh Sweat trade smoke, Bears injury news, and Zay Flowers' massive extension as a comparison point for recent Packers deals This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Hit subscribe, drop a rating and review, and get those calls in so we can fire up Packernet After Dark. Follow the conversation on social and stay locked in for more camp coverage. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast #GoPackGo #Packers #NFL
Chicago Bears podcast hosts Austin and Reece break down the full 2026 Bears schedule with week-by-week win-loss predictions on the Bear Necessities Podcast. First up, the latest Bears offseason rumors — could Chicago make a move for Max Crosby or Josh Sweat? The guys debate whether either edge rusher is worth the price and why defensive end might be the missing piece for a Bears championship run. Then it's time for the main event: a complete 2026 Chicago Bears schedule breakdown. They start with a Week 1 road trip to Carolina for a Caleb Williams vs Bryce Young rematch, preview the home opener against Kyler Murray and the Minnesota Vikings, and break down a Monday Night Football showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles. Along the way they cover Jaylen Johnson's offseason, the Vikings' offensive line decline, NFC North predictions, and whether Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson can lead the Bears to back-to-back NFC North titles. Subscribe to the Bear Necessities Podcast for weekly Chicago Bears coverage all season long. For Business Inquiries please reach out to: Bearnecessitiespodcast@gmail.com
The Cardinals' first padded practice of training camp has arrived. Craig Grialou, Zach Gershman and former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson broadcast live from State Farm Stadium to discuss what they'll be watching now that the pads are on, Jacoby Brissett's new contract and what it means for the quarterback competition and how Brissett's leadership and respect inside the locker room will impact the offense. Plus, the guys examine BJ Ojulari's return to full health, who in the Edge group will step up while Josh Sweat is not practicing and the players who have stood out through the first week of training camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 1018 - Day 2 of Cardinals training camp and the first day open to fans; that always brings a little more excitement. The headline, of course, is quarterback. Yes, Jacoby Brissett is practicing, but how much is he participating? And when Brissett is not under center, who is and with which unit? Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck talk about what they saw from the quarterbacks as well as the rotation at running back. Also, Craig and Dani highlight some of the top plays made by players such as Trey McBride, Michael Wilson and Max Melton, who really flashed on Friday. There's also discussion on how well BJ Ojulari has looked, why Josh Sweat is starting camp on the physically unable to perform list (PUP) and Mike LaFleur's philosophy on fighting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 1018 - Day 2 of Cardinals training camp and the first day open to fans; that always brings a little more excitement. The headline, of course, is quarterback. Yes, Jacoby Brissett is practicing, but how much is he participating? And when Brissett is not under center, who is and with which unit? Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck talk about what they saw from the quarterbacks as well as the rotation at running back. Also, Craig and Dani highlight some of the top plays made by players such as Trey McBride, Michael Wilson and Max Melton, who really flashed on Friday. There's also discussion on how well BJ Ojulari has looked, why Josh Sweat is starting camp on the physically unable to perform list (PUP) and Mike LaFleur's philosophy on fighting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marotta and Kellan talk Cardinals Diamondbacks, are joined by Tom Leander, and go through Rush Hour Reboot.
Calivisi talks Jacoby Brissett, Josh Sweat, Cards expectations, and more.
Luke and John Lund discuss if the Arizona Cardinals should hang on to Josh Sweat if they are unable to get a first-round pick for him and how important the Arizona Diamondbacks' series against the St. Louis Cardinals is for the D-backs.
With Cardinals training camp rapidly approaching, Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman dive into the biggest storylines as the offseason comes to a close. The guys discuss Jacoby Brissett and the importance of his offseason work with teammates, they take a closer look at Darius Robinson's development entering Year 3, where the pass rush beyond Josh Sweat needs to improve and why Jordan Burch and the young outside linebackers could be key to taking the next step. Plus, a look at Trey McBride's rise to elite status, the debate on whether he's the NFL's best tight end, and reaction to reports that he is joining the exclusive Madden 99 Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brick spins four tracks from the frozen tundra — a fever dream about Josh Sweat, an outlaw anthem for Savion Williams, a ballad for Bears fans, and a quiet vow to wait for the thaw. Key discussion points (bullet list): - Bad Disease: A craving for pass rush help, dreaming of Josh Sweat in green and gold. - A.O. this for Savion Williams: Celebrating the 6'4" third-round weapon with the outlaw mentality. - Let Them Cry: A mercy ballad about the Week 14 win over the Bears and Nixon's end-zone pick. - Wait for the Thaw: A town written off after a tough season, refusing to argue and choosing to bury it deep until spring. Call to action (1–2 sentences): Subscribe for more Tundra FM, rate and review, and check the links below. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: NFL Draft Grades: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ Hashmarks: https://hashmarks.io/
Brick spins four tracks from the frozen tundra — a fever dream about Josh Sweat, an outlaw anthem for Savion Williams, a ballad for Bears fans, and a quiet vow to wait for the thaw. Key discussion points (bullet list): - Bad Disease: A craving for pass rush help, dreaming of Josh Sweat in green and gold. - A.O. this for Savion Williams: Celebrating the 6'4" third-round weapon with the outlaw mentality. - Let Them Cry: A mercy ballad about the Week 14 win over the Bears and Nixon's end-zone pick. - Wait for the Thaw: A town written off after a tough season, refusing to argue and choosing to bury it deep until spring. Call to action (1–2 sentences): Subscribe for more Tundra FM, rate and review, and check the links below. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: NFL Draft Grades: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ Hashmarks: https://hashmarks.io/
Wolf and Luke discuss if Josh Sweat will play for the Arizona Cardinals this season and react to the Arizona Diamondbacks' loss to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.
The Chicago Bears hype is getting louder heading into the 2026 NFL season, and Haize breaks down why this could be a defining year for Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson, Ryan Poles, and the entire Bears roster.
Freddie talks Brendan Sorsby, Carson Beck, Josh Sweat, and more.
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.
Boom Boom talks about the shortened Mini-Camp, Jacoby Brissett, Josh Sweat, and more.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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!
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.