Podcasts about linebackers

Today we take a DEEP DIVE into the Tennessee Titans, the 26th Ranked Team in my Pre-Season Power Rankings. We'll go through all of their offseason changes, how I feel about EVERY PLAYER on the roster, and then get into some predictions for how the season will go. HUGE thanks to James Foster & Easton Freeze for providing their Titans insight to the show! FOLLOW JAMES: (@)NoFlagsFilm on Twitter, at the @DaftonDraft Pordcast, and his work over at "Wide Left" FOLLOW Easton: (@)eastonfreeze on Twitter along with his work at A to Z Sports Sponsored by SeatGeek! Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TFG10 *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount! Get EXCLUSIVE Content AND Support My Channel @ https://www.patreon.com/thatfranchiseguy Fan Made Deep Dive Spreadsheet From "123 Fives" https://drive.google.com/open?id=1V15bZ-LCny1n8UogtQgCVWRTlRUuzKfU6ccJFeGfU3o Join my Community Discord Server! https://discord.gg/D9cp7yY Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:54 Coaching Staff 24:20 Quarterback 38:25 Runningback 49:30 Weaponry 1:08:13 Offensive Line 1:20:49 Offensive Summary 1:21:35 Defensive-Line 1:41:42 Linebackers 1:49:02 Secondary 2:04:15 Defensive Summary 2:06:10 Special Teams 2:09:12 Guest Interview! (E. Freeze & J. Foster) 2:41:03 Team Summary & Final Predictions!

What is the chatter about Cam Ward, who's battling for a linebacker spot in Jacksonville? We talk about these things, Tank Dell and Alec Pierce along with the Touring The AFC South Mailbag on this episode of Touring The AFC South!#titans #colts #jaguars #texans #nfl #afcsouth

Ohio State Linebackers: Mount Rushmore, 2026 Outlook & James Laurinaitis' Future | Time and Change Will Surely ShowTony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti break down Ohio State linebackers by looking at the past, present, and future of the position. They share their personal favorites and build an Ohio State linebacker Mount Rushmore. Tony presents a stats-based linebacker ranking list and they react to overlooked Buckeyes such as Steve Tovar, Matt Wilhelm, and Na'il Diggs. Turning to today's roster, they assess concern levels after losing Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, projecting roles and tackle leaders for Payton Pierce, Christian Alliegro, TJ Alford, Riley Pettijohn, Garrett Stover, and younger talent. They close by praising Laurinaitis as an elite recruiter and coach, discussing his long-term career path and head-coaching potential, plus roster implications of the proposed “five for five” rule.00:00 Welcome and Topic Setup00:42 Favorite Buckeye Linebackers03:07 Mount Rushmore Picks04:36 Shazier Spotlight07:19 Laurinaitis Tier Debate11:34 Ranking Formula and Stat List13:44 Hidden Gems and Surprises16:15 Build a Dream Linebacker Unit20:04 Recency Bias and Reese Usage23:29 Present Day Linebacker Outlook24:37 Pierce Allegro and Young Depth27:59 Predicting Team Tackle Leaders29:46 TJ vs Riley Roles31:35 Stover and Young Depth35:03 Trust in Coaching35:51 Portal and Snap Management37:41 Five for Five Fallout40:34 Laurinaitis Recruiting Edge44:43 Future Stars at Linebacker47:43 Laurinaitis Career Path55:32 Head Coach Debate59:37 Wrap Up and Thanks

Ohio State Linebackers: Mount Rushmore, 2026 Outlook & James Laurinaitis' Future | Time and Change Will Surely ShowTony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti break down Ohio State linebackers by looking at the past, present, and future of the position. They share their personal favorites and build an Ohio State linebacker Mount Rushmore. Tony presents a stats-based linebacker ranking list and they react to overlooked Buckeyes such as Steve Tovar, Matt Wilhelm, and Na'il Diggs. Turning to today's roster, they assess concern levels after losing Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, projecting roles and tackle leaders for Payton Pierce, Christian Alliegro, TJ Alford, Riley Pettijohn, Garrett Stover, and younger talent. They close by praising Laurinaitis as an elite recruiter and coach, discussing his long-term career path and head-coaching potential, plus roster implications of the proposed “five for five” rule.00:00 Welcome and Topic Setup00:42 Favorite Buckeye Linebackers03:07 Mount Rushmore Picks04:36 Shazier Spotlight07:19 Laurinaitis Tier Debate11:34 Ranking Formula and Stat List13:44 Hidden Gems and Surprises16:15 Build a Dream Linebacker Unit20:04 Recency Bias and Reese Usage23:29 Present Day Linebacker Outlook24:37 Pierce Allegro and Young Depth27:59 Predicting Team Tackle Leaders29:46 TJ vs Riley Roles31:35 Stover and Young Depth35:03 Trust in Coaching35:51 Portal and Snap Management37:41 Five for Five Fallout40:34 Laurinaitis Recruiting Edge44:43 Future Stars at Linebacker47:43 Laurinaitis Career Path55:32 Head Coach Debate59:37 Wrap Up and Thanks

Bud Elliott sits down with Chris Anderson of Eersports to preview West Virginia's 2026 season.Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/west-virginia/ (00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:40) - WVU Changes(00:02:50) - Quarterbacks(00:05:30) - Runningbacks (00:08:20) - Wide Receivers(00:09:20) - Offensive Line (00:15:30) - Defensive Line(00:18:00) - Linebackers (00:19:50) - Defensive Backs (00:23:30) - Schedule Breakdown

Tennessee football legacy linebacker Kenneth Simon II has flipped his commitment from Alabama to the Vols! GoVols247's Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee react to the news and share insight into how it happened.

Who is in contention for playing outside linebacker for the 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers and what dark horse players might sneak on to the roster? We break it down on today's show. The Steelers also made some roster moves and brought in competition for the punter position. How are practices different from when Mike Tomlin held them? We've got your answers answers. Go Steelers!

Today we take a DEEP DIVE into the New York Giants, the 27th Ranked Team in my Pre-Season Power Rankings. We'll go through all of their offseason changes, how I feel about EVERY PLAYER on the roster, and then get into some predictions for how the season will go. Follow @Bengal  on YouTube for all of his Sports & Gaming Content! Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/FRANCHISEGUY Get EXCLUSIVE Content AND Support My Channel @ https://www.patreon.com/thatfranchiseguy Fan Made Deep Dive Spreadsheet From "123 Fives" https://drive.google.com/open?id=1V15bZ-LCny1n8UogtQgCVWRTlRUuzKfU6ccJFeGfU3o Join my Community Discord Server! https://discord.gg/D9cp7yY Timestamps Intro 0:00 Coaching Staff 1:19 Quarterback 34:10 Runningback 44:55 Weaponry 52:54 Offensive Line 1:14:17 Offensive Summary 1:04:31 Defensive-Line 1:33:33 Linebackers 2:01:03 Secondary 2:09:45 Defensive Summary 2:25:38 Special Teams 2:26:34 Team Strengths & Weaknesses 2:28:44 Interview With Bengal 2:31:35 My Final Giants Predictions 3:02:11

Mike and Matt share their thoughts on wearing sports apparel and Lavonte David's' pro football career.

A former NFL and college football standout is facing an indictment for murder. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Bill and Robert Mays of The Athletic discuss the players they think are most likely to be named as a 1st-team All-Pro for the first time in their careers. 0:00 Welcome 7:40 Which players are poised to make the leap? 9:36 Quarterbacks likely to ascend to 1st-team All-Pro 16:45 Ladd McConkey? 19:02 Other WRs with potential for 1st-team All-Pro season 27:58 Offensive linemen on the brink of a 1st-team All-Pro season 37:57 Jahmyr Gibbs is a free space in this exercise 38:47 Defensive linemen who could make the leap to 1st-team All-Pro 46:57 Linebackers with a chance 48:42 Corners with potential to make the leap 54:45 Any rookies with a chance at a 1st-team All-Pro season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Macri (@IDP_Macri) goes over his top-24 Dynasty Linebackers heading into the 2026 season, providing in-depth analysis on each player to give their current IDP outlooks.0:00 Intro2:58 LB1-LB510:45 LB6-LB1019:56 LB11-1528:26 LB16-2035:55 LB21-LB24Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for $10/month or $100/year over at TheIDPShow.com. We also offer premium features available to S-Tier members for $180/year. Follow us on Twitter @theidpshow. Thanks for listening!

Seth and B-Scott discuss how intrigued they are with how the Texans may use their respective Tight Ends, if we might see a breakout season from a younger lesser-known Linebacker, and how much they should care if Keylan Rutledge is getting 1st-team reps at Center.

Analysis focuses on the Dallas Cowboys' top-ranked efficiency in 11 personnel groupings and the potential impact of Javonte Williams and CeeDee Lamb. The discussion also addresses the team's historical struggle with takeaways and DeMarvion Overshown's emergence as the Mike linebacker and defensive captain.

Scott Jackson and Anthony Armstrong are joined by former Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen. Anthony and Logan shared the field with Washington in 2011-2012 and now shared a few minutes to talk about this new-look Washington Commanders offense led by Jayden Daniels and new offensive coordinator, David Blough. 0:28 Logan Paulsen, Fashion Icon 1:00 Logan's expectations of the tight end room 2:45 What excites Logan about the offense? 4:30 How can the uncertainty and unknown be a benefit for the team? 6:45 How has the OL looked so far? 9:00 Nick Allegretti and his leadership 10:40 Running Back Room: Rachaad White, Bill Croskey-Merritt, Kaytron Allen 13:40 Defensive line and their 1on1s 15:30 Linebackers that can 'Hunt' 16:15 Who starts across from Nick Cross? 18:00 Srappy CB Room 20:10 Trey Amos in yr 2 20:45 Which side benefits more from the new systems: Offense or Defense? 23:19 Comparing the 2026 offseason to the 2025 offseason 23:53 Terry's Presence is Felt Thanks for having a listen to this episode of Bleav in Commanders.  Please be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and LEAVE A REVIEW! #RaiseHail Follow Anthony | Follow Scott | Follow Logan Get your MINDSET Hat HERE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Full Show Broadcast. Gene is dialed in on Bills mandatory mini camp. He has 3 big camp battles in mind. Tonight is game 4 of the NBA Finals, Gene offers up his prediction & a Jalen Brunson story. Tim shares his hot take at the top of hour 2. Gene shares shots & betting expert PJ Glasser joins the show live from the college world series.

Gene lists his Bills positional battles for mini camp & training camp. Plus Sweet (Joe) Brady Lies. Gene also gives his pick for who wins game 4 tonight.

Bud Elliott sits down with Austin Hannon of 247Sports to preview Clemson's 2026 season. - Clemson Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/clemson/ - (00:00) Intro  (1:22) Coaching staff (4:41) Christopher Vizzina / QB Situation (9:37) Concern Level For Offensive Line (11:55) Wide Receivers (16:26) Under-the-radar player on offense (18:12) Replacing losses on defense (21:18) Defensive Line (23:57) Defensive Backs (26:24) Linebackers (28:33) Schedule Breakdown Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit ⁠the betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college football⁠. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/cover3⁠ Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠ For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Greg McElroy goes through and ranks the Top 10 linebacker units in College Football heading into the 2026 season. Are the veteran leaders at Clemson and Pittsburgh enough and can Georgia just continue to reload with NFL caliber talent? Can transfers at Texas A&M and Texas keep the production level up and will Ben Roberts and Austin Romaine be able to pick up where Jacob Rodriguez left off? Can Indiana and Oklahoma keep up their domination, is the key to Auburn finally turning it around at linebacker and does Notre Dame have the deepest and most dominant linebacker unit in college football?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Greg McElroy goes through and ranks the Top 10 linebacker units in College Football heading into the 2026 season. Are the veteran leaders at Clemson and Pittsburgh enough and can Georgia just continue to reload with NFL caliber talent? Can transfers at Texas A&M and Texas keep the production level up and will Ben Roberts and Austin Romaine be able to pick up where Jacob Rodriguez left off? Can Indiana and Oklahoma keep up their domination, is the key to Auburn finally turning it around at linebacker and does Notre Dame have the deepest and most dominant linebacker unit in college football?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Schneider shares his take of the day & Gene offers up sports headlines in shots!

Full Hour 2 in The Sports. Tim Schneider shares his take of the day & Gene offers up a double serving of shots. Plus Last Call.

First, Edmonton Elks Head Coach Mark Kilam joins the show to recap a big Week 1 victory in the rain over the Ottawa REDBLACKS and give thoughts on Justin Rankin, Cody Fajardo and more. Then, linebacker Kenny Logan Jr. brings a player's perspective to the table as he competes in his second year in the CFL. Don't forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leave Fred Smoot and Michael Jenkins a voicemail at 703-726-7419 or send us an email at washingtongetloud@gmail.com ! On this episode of Get Loud, Smoot and Jenks get into the weirdest headlines of the week. (01:30) Then, ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller joins the show to talk about Washington’s 2026 draft class. (08:30) Later on, the guys do an extended fan voicemails segment ranging in topics from Michael Jordan to how they think the defense is going to perform this season. (30:00) The guys end the show with a whiteboard game (46:53) and Richie O’Leary from Rutgers On3 joins for an Athan Kaliakmanis scouting report. (53:00) The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guests and/or hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Washington Commanders or any of their representatives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Today we take a DEEP DIVE into the New York Jets, the 28th Ranked Team in my Pre-Season Power Rankings. We'll go through all of their offseason changes, how I feel about EVERY PLAYER on the roster, and then get into some predictions for how the season will go. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/FRANCHISEGUY Get EXCLUSIVE Content AND Support My Channel @ https://www.patreon.com/thatfranchiseguy Fan Made Deep Dive Spreadsheet From "123 Fives" https://drive.google.com/open?id=1V15bZ-LCny1n8UogtQgCVWRTlRUuzKfU6ccJFeGfU3o Join my Community Discord Server! https://discord.gg/D9cp7yY Timestamps Intro 0:00 Coaching Staff 1:24 Quarterback 20:05 Runningback 27:22 Weaponry 33:37 Offensive Line 52:53 Offensive Summary 1:04:31 Defensive-Line 1:06:53 Linebackers 1:33:00 Secondary 1:42:38 Defensive Summary 2:06:22 Special Teams 2:08:17 Team Summary & Predictions: 2:10:38

Giants Outside Linebackers Coach and Run Game Coordinator, Charlie Bullen, tells us about his journey as a coach in the NFL, what his philosophy is in regards to stopping the run, and what he likes about his linebackers going into the 2026 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garry "G" Cobb (sports media host & former NFL linebacker) calls in with thoughts on the recent A.J. Brown trade, select 2026 Eagles draft picks, former teammate (and roommate) Reggie White, with bonus chat on G's new granddaughter and Garry III (her 4-year old big brother :)). Jesse Weglein (founder of Illuminai Studios) joins the show regarding his new short film "Roar" and his thoughts and approach concerning the use of A.I. in the creation of the work his studio produces. Weglein spent over 15 years with Pixar as a Lead & Senior Technical Director of Lighting & Creative Services Marketing and was connected with multiple films including Up, Lightyear, Toy Story 3 and 4, Cars 2 and 3, and The Incredibles 2. Sports clip: Don Mattingly (Philadelphia Phillies manager) (MLB.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bud Elliott sits down with Jack Carlough of Buffs Insider to preview Colorado's 2026 season.The guys discuss expectations for quarterback Julian "JuJu" Lewis, a fast-paced offensive attack, and how the Buffaloes will replace key pieces on defense, including a new defensive coordinator. Plus, a look at Colorado's schedule, impact transfers, and what year three under Deion Sanders could look like in Boulder.

Bud Elliott sits down with Chad Brendel of Bearcat Journal to preview Cincinnati's 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/cincinnati/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:50) - Vibe Heading Into 2026 (00:01:40) - Play Calling (00:00:00) - JC French (00:04:50) - Running Backs (00:06:30) - Wide Receivers (00:07:50) - Offensive Line (00:09:30) - Offensive Name To Know (00:11:14) - Defensive Changes (00:13:40) - Defensive Line (00:15:40) - Linebackers (00:16:50) - Defensive Name To Know (00:18:10) - Schedule Breakdown Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit 

Join me as I talk with a legend on the gridiron for UAB, Zac Woodfin! Zac has a unique story with UAB because he not only played for the Blazers during some of their most memorable seasons, but he also played and coached for Bill Clark. Woodfin talks about playing for Coach Clark in high school at Prattville and returning to UAB to be his strength and conditioning coach. We also discussed some big game memories, his relationships with teammates, his time in the pros, and his coaching career, which has taken him to the NFL! Zac shares amazing insight into the mind of an athlete and gives great advice for up-and-coming athletes. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!Be sure to follow my social media pages (@DragonsDenEFEL) on Facebook, X, and Instagram for new episode announcements to see who is joining me next! Go Blazers!

S&P Global says it won't change its rules to allow SpaceX and other mega IPOs to enter the index early. Then the CEO of Docusign on results and why the stock is moving lower despite upbeat guidance. Plus, New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux teaming up with JPMorgan to help college athletes navigate NIL deals and the money that comes with it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Friday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube started off with our guys going over the Top-10 Linebacker rooms in College Football; then, Cole & Greg lay out the best running back groups in '26; later, the boys have a discussion on the benefits of Notre Dame and their independence; and finally, then we lay out our TV watching schedule, thanks to TD's Fine Furniture in Sumiton. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 50 is here.Pack and Brett kick off Linebacker Summer by celebrating some of the greatest defenders to ever play the game, including Mike Singletary, Mike Vrabel, Ken Strong, and more.They break down the massive Myles Garrett trade to the Rams and what it means for collectors. They discuss why defensive players might be entering a new era of hobby relevance and share some of their favorite Garrett cards making the rounds after the news broke.The mailbag delivers one of the best questions in Football Card Podcast history.Can an old-school collector who grew up building sets and registries find enthusiasm in a world of Prizm rainbows, parallels, and endless inserts?Other topics include: The future of football cards under Fanatics  Why collectors are getting creative with Topps Chrome Football  PSA's grading pause and hobby demand  Breaking up a player collection  The psychology behind buying expensive 1/1s  Recent sales featuring Caleb Williams, Clay Matthews, Marshall Faulk, Rob Gronkowski, and more Plus, Pack shares a new vintage Bears pickup and Brett celebrates the return of a major card to his collection.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today we take a DEEP DIVE into the Cleveland Browns, the (now/post-Myles Garrett trade) 31st Ranked Team in my Pre-Season Power Rankings. We'll go through all of their offseason changes, how I feel about EVERY PLAYER on the roster, and then get into some predictions for how the season will go. Follow all of Cory Kinnan's work over at Daft of Draft! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCOHgKLk9Nyglae9njviKH1w Website: https://www.daftondraft.football/ Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/FRANCHISEGUY Get EXCLUSIVE Content AND Support My Channel @ https://www.patreon.com/thatfranchiseguy Fan Made Deep Dive Spreadsheet From "123 Fives" https://drive.google.com/open?id=1V15bZ-LCny1n8UogtQgCVWRTlRUuzKfU6ccJFeGfU3o Join my Community Discord Server! https://discord.gg/D9cp7yY Timestamps Intro 0:00 Coaching Staff 1:33 Quarterback 20:55 Runningback 33:52 Weaponry 43:51 Offensive Line 1:09:02 Offensive Summary 1:26:22 Defensive-Line 1:28:07 Linebackers 1:48:19 Secondary 1:57:12 Defensive Summary 2:14:42 Special Teams 2:15:55 Team Summary & Predictions: 2:18:16 Interview With Corey Kinnan 2:24:55 Team Superlative Awards 2:54:34

Bud Elliott sits down with Tony Catalina of GigEm247 to preview Texas A&M's 2026 season.Following a College Football Playoff appearance, expectations are high in College Station. The guys discuss Marcel Reed's development after Holmon Wiggins' promotion to offensive coordinator, the overall outlook for the Aggies, and the challenge of replacing several key contributors along the offensive line.Can Texas A&M build on last season's success and make another run at the SEC title and the College Football Playoff?

The Big Ten and the SEC do not support the Protect College Sports Act. This comes as former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban testifies in front of a Congressional Committee in support of the bill. The Auburn Tigers remain hot in recruiting what Auburn Football gets in their latest linebacker commit. NC State vs. Virginia game relocated from Brazil PLUS, our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Nick Herbig has a signed a four-year, $100 million deal with $40 million guaranteed. Joe thinks this is a great deal for the Steelers. He believes it will be a bargain at the end of it. Bob likes the numbers involved but was surprised the Steelers chose Herbig as the first young player this year to sign. Herbig led the Steelers in multiple pass rusher categories.

Pomp and Joe are at Allegent Community Federal Credit Union as a part of our Fan Five Alarm. Nick Herbig has a signed a four-year, $100 million deal with $40 million guaranteed. Joe thinks this is a great deal for the Steelers. He believes it will be a bargain at the end of it. Bob likes the numbers involved but was surprised the Steelers chose Herbig as the first young player this year to sign.

Bud Elliott sits down with Zach Goodall of Swamp247 to preview Florida's  2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/florida/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:40) - Jon Sumrall  (00:02:00) - Offensive Changes  (00:04:00) - Quarterbacks (00:06:07) - Runningbacks  (00:07:40) - Wide Receivers  (00:10:00) - Offensive Line (00:11:05) - Offensive Name to Know  (00:12:30) - Defensive Changes  (00:14:10) - Defensive Line  (00:16:10) - Linebackers  (00:17:40) - Secondary (00:21:00) - Schedule Breakdown Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit 

Ken and Lima spend the morning processing the trade from every angle and the mood slowly starts to lift, helped along by the analytics case for Verse being genuinely elite and a fun social media moment where Verse updates his bio to linebacker and immediately wins over the fan base. Ken makes the point that Verse's pass rush win rate numbers since 2024 rank third in the entire NFL behind only Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett, which means the Browns did not just get a compensatory pick in human form, they got a legitimate weapon. The locker room conversation comes up again with a caller making the case that Verse's self-made background from Albany to Florida State to the Rams suggests a guy who is going to bring exactly the accountability and dog mentality that Myles never consistently provided. Ken closes on the most honest note of the whole morning, describing the picture he took of his son Axel as a toddler in a Browns jersey during the Johnny Manziel era and saying the same thought that has haunted him ever since: they have got to get this quarterback thing right.

Bud Elliott sits down with Garrett Ross of Baylor Bears 247 to preview Baylor's 2026 season. They discuss the pressure facing Dave Aranda as he enters a pivotal season in Waco, the arrival of quarterback DJ Lagway, and whether the Bears can find a path to bowl eligibility despite mounting expectations. Plus, a look at Baylor's key position groups, defensive outlook, and what success would look like in 2026.

Bud Elliott and Andrew Cherico of Knights247 preview UCF's 2026 season. They discuss Scott Frost entering year two back in Orlando, the expectations facing the Knights, and whether a favorable schedule could help UCF emerge as a contender in the Big 12. Plus, a look at the roster, key players, and what success looks like in 2026.

Today we take a DEEP DIVE into the Las Vegas Raiders, the 30th Ranked Team in my Pre-Season Power Rankings. We'll go through all of their offseason changes, how I feel about EVERY PLAYER on the roster, and then get into some predictions for how the season will go. Sponsored by SeatGeek! Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TFG10 *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount! Get EXCLUSIVE Content AND Support My Channel @ https://www.patreon.com/thatfranchiseguy Join my Community Discord Server! https://discord.gg/D9cp7yY Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:03 Coaching Staff 19:54 Quarterback 31:35 Runningback 41:38 Weaponry 1:05:43 Offensive Line 1:26:22 Offensive Summary 1:28:12 Defensive Line 1:48:32 Linebackers 1:57:31 Secondary 2:20:35 Defensive Summary 2:22:13 Special Teams 2:23:27 Team Summary & Predictions

Inside Carolina's football analyst Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley for the dive into North Carolina's linebacker room and the IC duo highlights the superlatives in the room for Bill Belichick and the Tar Heel football program. Staples highlights the Alpha - Peyton Seelmann, Mr. Consistency - Derek McDonald, the Breakout - Jonathan Agumadu and Timir Hickman-Collins as the player who's time to prove it is here. This episode is the culmination of the linebacker scouting reports that Staples has done as a part of the complete roster scouting series at Inside Carolina.com. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Florida finally breaks the seal at linebacker, landing 4-star Ja'Bios Smith as the first LB commit of the class and No. 17 overall. We break down how Jon Sumrall and Greg Gasparato out-recruited Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas A&M for the Swainsboro standout. Then we get into his downhill, MIKE-style film, and why this first domino could shape the rest of Florida's linebacker board. Get the READ & REACTION 2026 PREVIEW: https://a.co/d/0c13QdI9 #FloridaGators #GatorsFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #FloridaGatorsFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud Elliott sits down with Tyler Komis of 247Sports to preview Ole Miss' 2026 season. - Ole Miss Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/ole-miss/ - (00:00) Intro  (00:36) Look Back At Last Season (1:27) Pete Golding Compared To Lane Kiffin (3:10) Offensive Scheme (3:44) QB Trinidad Chambliss (5:57) Kewan Lacy / Other Running Backs (7:52) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (9:48) Offensive Line (11:50) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense (13:25) Defense This Season vs Last Season (14:24) Defensive Line (16:55) Linebackers (18:12) Secondary (19:30) Will Echoles Jr (20:33) Schedule Breakdown Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit ⁠the betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college football⁠. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/cover3⁠ Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠ For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Ross is joined by 4x All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner to discuss why he thinks Christian McCaffrey will never get the appreciation he truly deserves why the 49ers were a couple of season ending injuries away from the Super Bowl, what that means for 2026, and more! Fred Warner Interview: 2:25 NFL News & Notes: 11:40 Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices