Podcasts about linebackers

Welcome back to "First Draft"! On this episode, Field Yates & Mel Kiper Jr. break down the top-rated Edge Rushers & Linebackers from the 2026 NFL Draft Class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wyman & Bob are joined by Seahawks Outside Linebacker Derick Hall to talk about how Super Bowl week is going so far in Santa Clara, how he keeps his emotions in check during this process, and what he has seen from the film on the Patriots. // NBC NFL Analyst Matthew Berry joins the show to give us his reaction to the teams in the Super Bowl and who he thinks will come out victorious. He also talks about the evolution of Drake Maye and how he has become the frontrunner to win the NFL MVP, and his take on Sam Darnold’s performance as the season progressed. // Take Two: A couple of moves for the Seahawks today, they activated linebacker Chazz Surratt and put tackle Amari Kite on IR…first injury report of the week comes out tomorrow. Pro Bowl Games tonight! Skills competition and then a 7-on-7 flag football game // Wyman & Bob talk about some comments by Seahawks GM John Schneider that seem to indicate that Klint Kubiak going to the Raiders is essentially a done deal. // Roger Goodell denied a report that said the Seahawks were fined $5 million for not complying with league bylaws, how much do you bye into that theory? Patriots owner Robert Kraft was denied entry into the NFL Hall of Fame on his first ballot. 

With the Super Bowl days away we take a look at how the Chiefs measure up position by position against the Seahawks and Patriots and discuss Matt Nagy landing as the OC for John Harbaugh and the Giants.Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss which positions the Chiefs are worse, the same or better than the Super Bowl teams.- Matt Nagy lands the OC gig with the Giants.- How much better is Mahomes?- Running Back's not close.- How far back are the Receivers?- Plenty of money in the Offensive Line.- The Defensive Line is a problem.- Linebacker is a strength.- The Secondary measures up.

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Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here's a look at the linebacker room.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Packers Total Access : TOP LINEBACKER TARGETS! Can These 5 Free Agents Help REPLACE Quay Walker? NFL Draft

The Baller Lifestyle Podcast – Episode 609 Super Bowl Props, Epstein Emails, and the Absolute State of America Hosts:Brian Beckner & Ed Daly Episode Description Brian and Ed return on their “week off” to do what really matters: break down the Super Bowl absolutely nobody is excited about. From degenerate prop bets and halftime chaos to Epstein email fallout, billionaire losers, and why punting should be outlawed, Episode 609 is a full TBLS classic—unhinged, cynical, and painfully accurate. Along the way, they take aim at Boston happiness, Elon Musk's eternal loser energy, Bad Bunny panic, broadcast incompetence, airline bathroom etiquette, and the most important question of all: what color Gatorade is getting dumped on the coach? Topics Covered Why nobody wants Boston fans to ever be happy again The easiest Super Bowl path in NFL history Bill Simmons, Bill Belichick, and the Patriots' public enemy status Epstein emails, elite loser energy, and why Elon wasn't even allowed on the island Super Bowl prop bets that actually matter Why punting should be banned forever Patriots vs Seahawks rematch energy and goal-line PTSD Fan Man, streakers, and missed opportunities in modern sports Why refs, replay officials, and rules analysts are all useless Bad Bunny halftime hysteria and MAGA counter-programming Broadcast music choices, hometown bias, and NBC nonsense Airline bathroom crimes and how to clear your name Why every MVP now thanks God (and how to do it correctly) Gatorade colors, bucket colors, and liquid strategy Why Super Bowl parties are worse on the East Coast LaCroix: rise, fall, and ultimate betrayal Super Bowl Prop Bets Discussed First Bay Area landmark shown on broadcast Linebacker touchdown receptions Passing from the 1-yard line (Seahawks trauma edition) Streakers and unauthorized field access Total punts (or lack thereof) Sideline fights and tantrums Celebrity cutaways (Cardi B, Celtics players, etc.) National anthem length Coin toss call (tails never fails) Drake's Super Bowl pick Defensive or special teams touchdowns Ref controversies and replay disasters Coach bleeding scenarios (Vrabel edition) Gatorade color dump Notable Rants & Observations Billionaires are not cool and never have been Nobody knows who voiceover people are Super Bowl crowds are fake and corporate “Woke” accusations have officially lost all meaning Airline bathroom etiquette should be federally regulated Quotes “Nobody wants anyone from Boston to be happy.”“Punting is for losers.”“God is back, Ed. God is back in a big way.”“I am not taking a shit where Jack Dorsey took his first shit.” Call the Show 949-464-TBLS mailbag@theballerlifestyle.com Support the Show Get bonus episodes, weekly content, and the first week free:patreon.com/theballerlifestylepodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys review what they saw down at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, talk about prospects that stood out, and discuss who to keep an eye on going into the NFL Combine. :00 - Quarterbacks 6:00 - Running backs 9:30 - Tight ends 12:15 - Wide receivers 18:35 - Offensive line 22:50 - Defensive line 27:10 - Edge rushers 34:00 - Linebackers 37:25 - Defensive backs 40:15 - All-Star games overviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OTF reacts to 2027 LB Cade Haug committing to Texas, what he will bring to the Longhorns recruiting class and more!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Packers Total Access : TOP LINEBACKER TARGETS! Can These 5 Free Agents Help REPLACE Quay Walker? NFL Draft

On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk chats PFF’s, Trevor Sikkema, who discusses the players that stood out to him at the Senior Bowl this past week, and who to keep an eye on going into the NFL Combine. :00 - Quarterbacks 3:00 - Running backs 5:00 - Wide receivers 8:30 - Tight ends 9:55 - Offensive line 13:00 - Defensive linemen 15:00 - Edge players 18:05 - Linebackers 19:30 - Defensive backsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buckeyes are replacing both of their starting linebackers, which has created a number of concerns at the position.In this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the three biggest concerns at linebacker ahead of spring ball.

SKOL Search: Scouting Linebacker Sonny Styles — In this episode of SKOL Search, hosted by Tyler Forness and brought to you by Vikings 1st & SKOL and The Real Forno Show, the focus is on preparing for the 2026 NFL draft by analyzing potential prospects for the Minnesota Vikings. The episode specifically scouts linebacker Sonny Styles from Ohio State, detailing his abilities, strengths, and areas for improvement. It emphasizes the importance of the linebacker position in Brian Flores' defense and discusses Styles' background as a former safety, his physical attributes, football IQ, tackling skills, and potential impact on the Vikings' defense. The episode concludes with broader draft insights and the potential need for cornerbacks and wide receivers for the team. 00:00 Introduction to SKOL Search 00:59 Importance of Linebackers in Brian Flores' Defense 02:32 Scouting Report: Sunny Styles 05:14 Strengths and Skills of Sunny Styles 12:25 Weaknesses and Areas for Improvement 16:33 Conclusion and Future Prospects ____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/eXkUtw3dZmg Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul, Mo and Charlie sit down on Mock Offseason Sheet release day to talk through the sixth annual choose-your-own-adventure to the Bengals' offseason. -Intro-New, improved and Graeters Worthy! -Let's talk sheets-Cuts-Tags and Burrow restructure-The defensive line puzzle and question of the offseason-Linebackers aplenty-The trending defensive position-A quicker look at the offense-Mo's sheet-Charlie's sheet-Paul's sheet-Wrapping up what we learnedWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.comSubscribe to Charlie's Chalkboard on Substack: https://charlieschalkboard.substack.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SKOL Search: Anthony Hill Scouting Report — This episode of SKOL Search, hosted by Tyler Forness of Vikings 1st & SKOL, breaks down the prospects of linebacker Anthony Hill from Texas for the 2026 NFL draft. Forness critiques Hill's physical attributes and playing style, highlighting his athleticism, tackling form, and football IQ. However, he also points out Hill's inconsistent run fits, difficulty shedding blocks, and tendency to over-pursue, which lead to doubts about his potential. Forness advises against selecting Hill in the early rounds, recommending him as a later pick. The episode is part of an ongoing series scouting potential draft targets for the Minnesota Vikings. 00:00 Introduction to SKOL Search 00:25 Scouting Anthony Hill: Overview 01:50 Anthony Hill's Strengths 04:04 Anthony Hill's Weaknesses 09:21 Draft Grade and Final Thoughts 10:52 Upcoming Content and Closing Remarks ____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/eXkUtw3dZmg Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys review what they saw down at the Shrine Bowl practices in Frisco, Texas, talk about prospects that stood out, and preview the Senior Bowl. :00 - Quarterbacks 4:00 - Running backs 6:50 - Wide receivers 10:20 - Tight ends 12:00 - Offensive line 14:00 - Defensive line 17:00 - Linebackers 20:05 - Defensive backs 23:25 - Senior Bowl previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SKOL Search: Analyzing Linebacker CJ Allen's Potential for the Vikings — In this episode of SKOL Search, hosted by Tyler Forness from The Real Forno Show, the focus is on preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft by closely examining linebacker prospect CJ Allen from the Georgia Bulldogs. Forness discusses Allen's strengths and weaknesses, highlighting his intelligence, athleticism, and football IQ, while noting areas for improvement. Allen's potential fit with the Minnesota Vikings, particularly within Brian Flores' defense, is also assessed. The episode concludes with a look ahead at future draft profiles and the prospects of other positions for the Vikings. 00:00 Introduction to SKOL Search 00:22 CJ Allen: The Next Linebacker Prospect 01:52 CJ Allen's Strengths and Skills 06:38 Areas for Improvement 08:03 Draft Value and Final Thoughts 09:14 Upcoming Content and Closing Remarks ____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/eXkUtw3dZmg Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat more about this weekend's Conference Championship games while AQ goes into the Trenches ranking the remaining teams' offensive lines, and D But breaks down some of the best plays from the defensive backfield from the Divisional Round. Joining the progrum to chat about Bills owner Terry Pegula and GM Brandon Beane's joint press conference today, the 18 game season, and looking ahead to the Conference Championships is future Hall of Famer, 3x DPOY, Houston Texans Ring of Honor member, and color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt. Next, 2x 1st Team All Big Ten Linebacker, and now National Champion for the Indiana Hoosiers, Aiden Fisher joins the progrum to chat about winning the National Championship, his expectations when getting to Indiana, what Curt Cignetti is like on the day-to-day, his plans before the NFL Draft, and more. Later, Indianapolis meteorologist Adam Feick joins the show to chat about the massive cold front and winter storm hitting up to 30 states this weekend, and what impact that will have on the Conference Championship games. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 hour and 10 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Transfer Portal - Offense Starts at :51 The portal is closed! The only windows remaining are for a coaching change and for Indiana/Miami after the national championship game. Transfers, NIL, and contracts have been weird this cycle. Will Diego Pavia be in college until he's 45?? Thank you Davis Warren for beating Ohio State in the Funniest Game Ever. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi is your backup QB out of Colorado State where he threw for over 7,000 yards. That's a "we don't practice f*cked" pick-up. Jadyn Davis's recruiting profile was a huge miss. Georgia Tech is a cool place for Justice Haynes, we're still not sure if Kuzdzal is returning. Taylor Tatum comes in from Oklahoma after a case of fumble-itus and several other ailments. Now he might actually have a good running backs coach. They retained Andrew Marsh - massive. The wide receiver room looks great, the only thing missing is a dedicated slot receiver but Michigan hasn't really utilized the role in a while anyways. Marlin Klein declared for the NFL draft but is he going to get drafted? The remaining tight ends and fullbacks should be good and viable options, they didn't get anyone out of the portal. JJ Buchanon doesn't count since he's being listed as a wide receiver. The offensive line is mostly retained which has star power potential. Overall the offensive line held serve besides losing Haywood, overall an A-grade. Would you give the offensive portal recruiting/retention an A all across the board? Could this become a... top ten offense?  2. Transfer Portal - Defense Starts at 41:41 Defensively is more of a mixed bag. Defensive end lost a lot of guys to graduation but only Devon Baxter to the portal. John Henry Daley is questionable based on his health, but if he's healthy you get Derrick Moore (but who actually plays more). Defensive tackle doesn't lose anyone noteworthy to the portal. You get back Trey Pierce and Enow Etta. Jonah Leaea was like a young Mo Hurst, he needs another 20 pounds. Defensive tackle has depth, just not star power, this wasn't a spectacular portal season for them either. This gets a solid B. Linebacker is the trouble spot. They lose Ernest Hausmann to eligibility/spirit quest, Cole Sullivan to Oklahoma, and Jimmy Rolder to the draft. The guys they bring in are uhhhhhh. Aisea Moa knows Jay Hill's system so he could possibly play but doesn't seem like he'll be all-Big Ten. This is a D, it's close to an F. At cornerback, you get Jyaire Hill, Zeke Berry, and Snowden. Jayden Sanders to Notre Dame stings. Let's.... talk about the allegations of sabotage and blackmail? Cornerbacks situation gets a... C+. Safety loses Brandyn Hillam and Elijah Dotson. Is Bryce Underwood the only guy to come from Belleville and last for over a year? Is Rod Moore going to play? Who knows. Chris Bracy comes in from Memphis, who comes in with a historic tale of a fabled fumble. Safety starters could be Bracy and Rod Moore, Mason Curtis to linebacker. You have six safeties? How many are going to play in a Cover-1? Defense overall gets a C, they probably didn't get better or worse. How much of the Wink disdain will have been warranted? If Daley doesn't get healthy who is going to be the star on this defense? Maybe they'll be like the offense last year - lots of potential but not quite there yet.  3. Hot Takes and Basketball vs Washington and Oregon Starts at 1:23:58 Takes hotter than Utah's athletic director on Twitter. Michigan basketball sweeps their west coast tour, they don't dominate but give a solid beating in both games to not-great teams. Michigan and Oregon were close to identical at the rim. You're starting to see the cracks in the armor of this team. Sean Stewart is an elite flopper. What did Dusty possibly say to warrant a technical? Elliot Cadeau was pretty efficient but gets too close to the face of guys on the perimeter and then gets beaten. He tries things that are just a little too ambitious too often, these things usually don't work. Indiana doesn't match up with Michigan at all, Trey Burke to get honored at the Ohio State game. It's about to get real for Nebraska.  4. Hockey vs Minnesota Starts at 1:54:54 Michigan gets an almost-sweep of Minnesota getting 5 of 6 points. It's hard to believe this is what Minnesota's hockey team looks like, they've fallen a long way. Minnesota didn't go into the portal or the CHL and just doesn't have the same talent as they used to. Even the announcers were saying "oh, don't do that!" Seven saves in one minute is pretty incredible. Michigan State is still the one team that can match up with Michigan. Michigan is probably in the best spot since the 2022 team when they were number 1. Is there anything Warde Manuel has done that makes you think Michigan hockey will be on a local television station? Four Big Ten teams are in the top 10 of NPI.  MUSIC: "Secret Loving"— Dry Cleaning "Dancing In The Club"— This Is Lorelei & MJ Lederman "Random Rules"— Silver Jew “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

Which level of the Texans defense is the most important to success..? The D-Line? Linebackers? Take your pick!

CBS Sports Lead Draft Analyst Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon are joined by Shrine Bowl Director of Football Ops, Player Personnel Eric Galko to reveal the rosters for the 2026 Shrine Bowl. (00:00) Intro (1:46) East Quarterbacks (2:14) Cade Klubnik Interview (8:30) West Quarterbacks (8:51) Haynes King Interview (13:24) QB Breakdown (15:57) Running Backs & Fullbacks (18:56) Wide Receivers (21:50) Tight Ends (26:22) Offensive Linemen (32:46) Interior Defensive Linemen (35:14) EDGE Rushers (37:33) Linebackers (41:46) Cornerbacks (44:10) Safeties (46:19) Specialists This year's Shrine Bowl will take place Tuesday, January 27th in Frisco, Texas at the Ford Center at The Star! Tickets are on sale now at https://shrinebowl.com/event/tickets/ Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast." Follow the With the First Pick team on X: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @E_DeBerardinis, @ryan__stryker Follow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbs Produced by: Ryan Stryker For more NFL Draft coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcast To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Resilience isn't always forged in the big, dramatic moments. More often, it's built quietly—hour by hour, decision by decision—when no one is watching. In Episode 157 of the Especially for Athletes podcast, Navy Midshipman linebacker Marcus Bleazard shares a powerful perspective on resilience that applies to every athlete, student, and leader navigating demanding seasons of life.Marcus describes the relentless rhythm of life at the United States Naval Academy: early mornings, classes stacked back-to-back, meetings, practice, study, and doing it all again the next day. Like every athlete, he admits there are moments when motivation is thin—when the bed is warm, the weight feels heavy, or the books feel endless. What keeps him going isn't waiting for a massive breakthrough, but learning to look for “flecks of gold” in the grind. Not every day produces a highlight-reel moment. Some days, resilience looks like finding one small win and choosing to show up anyway.That mindset perfectly reflects one of our core principles at Especially for Athletes: Win the Hour. Marcus reminds us that resilience isn't about loving every task—it's about attacking the task in front of you with heart and focus. Study sessions may not feel inspiring. Practices may feel monotonous. But when athletes learn to search for small progress—one rep, one page, one assignment completed—they build momentum that compounds over time.Throughout the episode, Marcus also reinforces the power of identity and self-talk. Injuries, setbacks, and doubt are inevitable. What matters is how we speak to ourselves in those moments. Resilience grows when we don't negotiate with the voice that tells us to quit, but instead talk to ourselves—reminding ourselves who we are, what we've overcome, and why we belong. That's resilience rooted not in hype, but in disciplined belief.Episode 157 is a reminder that resilience isn't flashy. It's faithful. It's choosing effort over excuses, love over contempt, and progress over perfection. If you're in a season that feels repetitive, demanding, or discouraging, Marcus Bleazard's message will help you reframe the grind and rediscover purpose in the process.⸻Especially for Athletes: • Website: https://e4a.org • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/ • X: https://x.com/E4Afamily • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQJoin the conversation using #E4APodcast⸻Credits: Hosted by Dustin Smith & Shad Martin Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

​​On this episode of Bussin’ With The Boys, Will Compton and Taylor Lewan kick things off with a packed intro, recapping their weekend in Vegas before going to both College Football Playoff Semifinals with Josh Pate. The boys also hit on Jarod Beeman’s stand-up comedy set, a clean KNF take, RO Spicy Tier Talk, and wrap the intro with the True Classic Gooner of the month. Then the bus pulls up for a powerful sit-down with one of Will’s longtime teammates and brothers, Lavonte David. Lavonte hops on the bus for an honest, wide-ranging conversation covering his entire journey from high school uncertainty and the JUCO grind to dominating at Nebraska and becoming one of the most respected linebackers in NFL history. The boys talk about hidden recruiting offers, always wanting to play for Miami, taking recruiting into his own hands, and the work ethic that defined his rise. Lavonte and Will also share behind-the-scenes stories, reflecting on longevity in the league, the wear and tear on his body, and what it truly takes to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Big hugs. Tiny kisses. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro2:24 Vegas Recap13:26 CFP Recap47:00 Jarod’s Stand-Up49:16 KNF Clean Take54:23 RO Spicy Tier Talk57:11 True Classic GOONER Of The Month59:44 LAVONTE DAVID INTERVIEW STARTS1:05:10 When Did He Think He Was Going To The NFL?1:07:44 Journey From High School To The NFL1:24:36 Someone Was Hiding His Offers?1:31:36 Experience At Nebraska 1:37:22 Lavonte Took Will’s Job1:47:41 Will And Lavonte Reminisce1:54:17 Is Lavonte Coming Back?2:05:50 Bud Light QuestionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 4-time wrestling state champion, happens to be a damn good football player. All jokes aside, Mason Posa is making big waves at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He earned All Big Ten honors and excelled in games against college football playoff contenders like the Oregon Ducks and the Indiana Hoosiers. After having a phenomenal high school career at La Cueva in Albuquerque, NM, he set his sights for Division One greatness with the team he felt suited him best. We dive into high school, college training, getting comfortable with his team, New Mexico roots, and much more! Produced by All Sports Best 

Bobby Burton and Gerry Hamilton kicked off a jam-packed Saturday Morning Conversation with one clear message: Texas is attacking the transfer portal with purpose. The Longhorns are reshaping the roster, reallocating resources, and hunting players that fit SEC football — and it's happening fast.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Bears linebackers' underwhelming play recently. After that, Chicken Dinner podcast host Joe Ostrowski joined the show to preview the Bears-Packers showdown from a gambling perspective and to share advice for NFL wild-card weekend.

We go in the trenches with Ray Roberts to talk about this Seahawks run game and the role the offensive line played to lead to the revival of it. He also talks about the balance of this Seahawks team. // The voice of the Seahawks Steve Raible joins the show to talk about the dominant performance by the Seahawks defense against the 49ers, and who he thinks has the best chance to beat the Seahawks in the playoffs // Seahawks Linebacker Drake Thomas joins the show to talk us through his crucial interception on a bobbled pass to Christian McCaffrey, how he spends his weekend off thanks to the bye, and how the Seahawks defense was able to play so fast and aggressive against the 49ers. // The crew gives us their Wild Card weekend predictions

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Bears linebackers' underwhelming play recently.

49ers insider Matt Maiocco breaks down the team’s lack of depth at linebacker and which players will be key to slowing Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles offense in this critical playoff matchup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49ers insider Matt Maiocco breaks down the team’s lack of depth at linebacker and which players will be key to slowing Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles offense in this critical playoff matchup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OU has landed a Linebacker commit from Michigan and we talk portal Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis evaluate Ohio State's running back and linebacker position groups. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retired Steelers Linebacker, Arthur Moats, is joined by Steelers alumni & former teammate, Vince Williams, live at Acrisure stadium to discuss his journey to the Steelers, what it meant to play Linebacker for the Steelers, having his little brother as his teammate in the NFL plus more!

Seahawks Linebacker Boye Mafe joins the show to talk about how he feels getting the #1 seed and having one of the highest ranked defenses and breaks down his play of tipping the ball that resulted in the Drake Thomas interception. // The Seahawks defense has exceeded expectations for this season, how much will they have to overcome with the potential shortcoming of the Seahawks offense? // It’s that time of year again, the day that NFL teams fire their head coaches and begin the search for the future. Raheem Morris of the Falcons, Kevin Stefanski of the browns, Jonathan Gannon of the Cardinals, and Pete Carroll of the Raiders were all let go by their organizations. // The guys give us their feelings towards Sam Darnold after he had a solid performance on Saturday against the 49ers. He did not turn the ball over in the game and that has been his biggest problem this season. 

LAM SON 719 AND THE FAILURE OF VIETNAMIZATION Colleague Geoffrey Wawro. The 1971 invasion of Laos (Lam Son 719) exposed the failure of Vietnamization, as South Vietnamese troops were routed without USground support, proving they lacked the leadership and logistics to fight alone. By 1972, only massive American air power, reinstated by Nixon during the Easter Offensive, saved South Vietnam from collapse, while Nixonsimultaneously pursued détente with China and the USSR to isolate Hanoi. The relentless "Linebacker" bombing campaigns eventually forced North Vietnam back to the negotiating table, though the peace deal essentially replicated terms available years earlier. NUMBER 15