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Almost every year in the NFL, at least one team that finished last in its division the previous year rises to the top to win it. Who will it be this year? Jarrett Bailey and Mike Tanier rank all eight division losers from 2024 on their likelihood of going worst to first in 2025. Will Geno Smith lead the Raiders to an AFC West crown? Or will Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers bounce back? Find out our thoughts in this week's episode of The Pump Fake.
Happy Tuesday! DeVier Posey makes his return to the show after a hiatus. Jim Knowles and James Franklin granted ESPN an interview that highlights Knowles' quick departure from Ohio State. Tom Luginbill of ESPN joins the show to talk college football. The Cavaliers need to #LetEmKnow tonight to even the series. We have some more information regarding the Browns signing of Diontae Johnson. We discuss the AFC North. Mike Tanier of the Too Deep Zone joins the show. The Arizona Cardinals' GM shared some comments about drafting Buckeyes. We play Chet Roulette. What is Jalen Milroe's potential? Dan Hope of Eleven Warriors joins the show. And we close it down by Telling the Truth.
National football reporter and writer of the Too Deep Zone substack Mike Tanier joins Drew and Roth to get excited about the NFL Draft. How do teams come up with a coherent draft board… or do they? Is everyone watching the same Shedeur Sanders tape? And how many Twitch streams do they need to grind tape on? And as always, they dive into the Funbag, answering real questions from real listeners.Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Stuff We Talked AboutFive Years Dead for Cap Purposes: A Saints SagaSponsors- Hims, where you can start your free online visit today at hims.com/distractionCredits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services & Ads: Multitude Podcasts- Subscribe to Defector!About The ShowThe Distraction is Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voicemails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour one, Mike & Jason talk about the previous day in sports including NHL playoffs & a new Vancouver PWHL team (3:00), plus they chat the NFL draft set for today with Too Deep Zone's Mike Tanier (27:16). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
It's always entertaining and uniquely informative when NFL analytics expert Mike Tanier visits the show and gets Nestor ready for the NFL Draft and the Ravens' infinite possibilities with the 27th pick in the first round in Green Bay. Let Joe Flacco's high school geometry teacher school you on the prospects and The Two Deep Zone. The post NFL analytics expert Mike Tanier gets Nestor ready for the NFL Draft and Ravens possibilities first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.
Aaron Schatz and Mike Tanier return with the first part of their 2025 NFL draft preview. Guest Benjamin Robinson of Grinding the Mocks looks at which players are moving up and down on the boards, plus a look at who Mike likes with his Too Deep 96 prospect list.
Happy Monday! Reactions from the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, Ryan Day, Matt Patricia, and Brian Hartline meet with the media, Party like a RothStar at 12:46pm, updating the NFL QB Carousel, Cam Heyward knows there's urgency for the Steelers, Too Deep Zone's Mike Tanier joins at 1:30pm, we are one month from the NFL Draft, Bart Scott takes issue with Najee Harris' comments, and Lettermen Row's Spencer Holbrook joins at 2:30pm!
Jarrett Bailey and Mike Tanier give their thoughts on the biggest moves of free agency, and where certain NFL teams currently stand.
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Mike Tanier of Too Deep Zone talks the NFL Draft and what the Titans options are at QBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jarrett Bailey and Mike Tanier predict where the likes of Justin Fields, Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers, and Kirk Cousins will play in the 2025 NFL season.
In hour two, Mike & Jason do an NFL 2024-25 season wrap up with Too Deep Zone's Mike Tanier (1:05), they discuss the NHL announcing that the World Cup is coming back in 2028 (16:00), plus the boys talk some more EP40 at the 4 Nations (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Darren Dreger got things started at the top of the second hour. He gave his initial thoughts on yesterday's Super Bowl. Then transitioned to the Four Nations Face-Off to discuss who will be in? What should the expectations be? We then looked at some of the numbers for the Four Nations Face-Off, this was brought to you by Coolbet Canada. Mike Tanier was the final guest on today's show and he was locked and loaded. He stopped by to share his thoughts on last night's game between the Eagles and Chiefs. To finish off hour two, the fellas dove into 'The Fan Zone' presented by FansFirst to discuss our expectations for Connor McDavid at the Four Nations Face-Off!
In hour two, Mike & Jason preview Super Bowl LIX with Too Deep Zone NFL insider Mike Tanier (1:55), plus the boys tell us what they learned (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Mike and Bulldog are joined by Mike Tanier to talk his thoughts on the Bills season and the Chiefs run at history
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Noodles was the first guest on today's show! He touched on last night's game, gave his thoughts on Jeff Skinner being elevated to the top six. He also gave his thoughts on Klingbergs first few games with the orange and blue, and finished with who else he thinks the Oilers should try to acquire on the blue line… It was then time to give some ‘Free Advice' from Damon Bunting, right before we hit a Coolbet ‘Hotline of The Day!' Mike Tanier from Too Deep Zone joined the show near the end of the second hour to talk all things NFL football. He obviously shared his thoughts on the big one this Sunday. To finish off hour two, Eric Macramalla stopped by to discuss all sorts of things… some sport related, mostly life related.
Happy Tuesday! The Jake Diebler Show is in the noon hour, and 10TV's Adam King is in for Matty Ice. Re-visiting Ryan Day's comments on changing things after the Michigan game, Jim Knowles' speech to the Penn State team, Too Deep Zone's Mike Tanier joins at 1:30pm, Jake Diebler is proud of his team's defense, ESPN's Chris Canty calls Joe Burrow not elite, new Jets HC makes a comment on Aaron Rodgers, and Lettermen Row's Spencer Holbrook joins at 2:30pm!
Happy Tuesday! The Jake Diebler Show is in the noon hour, and 10TV's Adam King is in for Matty Ice. Re-visiting Ryan Day's comments on changing things after the Michigan game, Jim Knowles' speech to the Penn State team, Too Deep Zone's Mike Tanier joins at 1:30pm, Jake Diebler is proud of his team's defense, ESPN's Chris Canty calls Joe Burrow not elite, new Jets HC makes a comment on Aaron Rodgers, and Lettermen Row's Spencer Holbrook joins at 2:30pm!
In hour two, Mike & Jason discuss the weekend's epic NFL playoff action with Too Deep Zone's Mike Tanier (2:37), plus the boys dive into the text message inbox to get listener reaction to the JT Miller trade rumours, and Saturday's big win over the Oilers (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Starting the second hour the fellas welcomed Chris Johnston to the program. Following Chris, Dusty went way off the board on ‘MMMMMM That's Good!' presented by the Italian Centre. Right before the half hour mark, boys spun the wheel for the Coolbet ‘Hot Line of the Day.' Out of the sports update, Mike Tanier joined the show to continue our football talk. ‘The Fan Zone' presented by FansFirst brought YTT onto the show to talk Oilers.
In hour two, Mike & Jason chat NFL Wild Card Weekend results with Too Deep Zone's Mike Tanier (1:20) and also look ahead to tonight's matchup, plus the boys discuss the latest Canucks news with NHL.com & In Goal Magazine's Kevin Woodley (25:29). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
At the top of the second hour, Darren Dreger joined the show! He started off with his thoughts on tonight's game, then shared his thoughts on who will be busier come trade deadline between the Oilers and Kings, and then finished with his thoughts on the Hart Trophy front runners… We then transitioned to ‘MMMMMM That's Good' presented by The Italian Centre Shop to discuss how good Vasili Podkolzin has been this season… We then delivered our anytime touchdown scorer for tonights Monday nighter presented by Coolbet Canada. Near the end of the second hour with Mike Tanier from Too Deep Zone! He shared his thoughts on all the games over the weekend and finished with his thoughts on tonight's Monday nighter! To finish off the second hour, we dove into 'The Fan Zone' presented by FansFirst to discuss who will be the Oilers biggest threats in this year's playoffs…
Jarrett Bailey and Mike Tanier preview the NFC Wild Card round. Plus, the guys discuss the current NFL job openings and which ones are the most desirable.
In hour two, Mike & Jason look at Week 18 highlights as well as the upcoming playoff picture with Too Deep Zone NFL insider Mike Tanier (1:11), plus they set up tonight's Canucks Habs matchup on Prime with Amazon Prime NHL host Adnan Virk (26:09). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
To start off hour two, Darren Dreger got us started! He stopped by to discuss all things hockey, first with the Oilers, then with the Canucks and we finished with his thoughts on the World Juniors. We then transitioned to ‘MMMMMM That's Good' to discuss just how good of a season Leon Draisaitl is having! Mike Tanier was the final guest on today's show! He came on to discuss all things NFL football as some teams seasons have come to an end. We finished the second hour with ‘The Fan Zone' presented by FansFirst to discuss who is fourth for even strength scoring on the Oilers this season…
In hour one, Halford & guest host Thomas Drance look back at a busy weekend in sports (3:00), they talk Saturday's epic Canucks collapse versus the Kraken (6:00), plus they chat Week 17 highlights with Too Deep Zone NFL insider Mike Tanier. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Darren Dreger got the second hour started with all sorts of hockey talk. He first shared his thoughts on Team Canada losing to Team Latvia and touched on the roster that Canada decided to ice… we then transitioned to some Oilers talk as they fell to both the Ducks and Kings… It was then time to hit the Coolbet ‘Hotline of The Day.' We then heard from Mike Tanier to discuss all things NFL football as week 17 caps off tonight. And to finish off the second hour, we discussed EST merch and logos and rekindled some old memories on the show!
In Hour 2, Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Thomas Drance are joined by Mike Tanier to make sense of a hectic NFL weekend, including breaking down the best rookie Quarterbacks, and firing some shots at some questionable decisions. Then the guys react to Drance's hottest football takes. After, they look ahead to the visiting San Jose Sharks and their elite young forward Macklin Celebrini. How have the Sharks done in acquiring futures, and what will their team look like tonight? This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Thomas Drance are joined by Adnan Virk to chat about the Vancouver Canucks season until now, the drama surrounding this team, and previewing tonight's matchup against the San Jose Sharks. Then the guys are joined by Mike Tanier, to break down the NFL weekend, debate who the best rookie Quarterbacks are, and listen to Drance's hottest NFL takes. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Darren Dreger got the second hour started talking all things Oilers hockey. He shared his thoughts on their recent success. Also touched on Matt Rempe and his eight game suspension. He finished his thoughts on the Predators, Canucks and Sabres making potential changes in the future. It was then time for risky Matty to make his Coolbet ‘Hotline of The Day' presented by Coolbet Canada. Mike Tanier was the second guest on today's show! He stopped by to talk all things NFL football and recapped all the big games over the weekend. We then dove into 'MMMMMM That's Good' presented by The Italian Centre Shop to discuss just how good Dusty is in fantasy sports!
In hour two, Mike & Jason talk Week 15 highlights with Too Deep Zone NFL insider Mike Tanier (1:20), including a disappointing Sunday loss for the Seahawks to Green Bay, they react to the news of the Whitecaps looking for new ownership, and if that means they might re-locate to a different city (13:48), plus they hear from Colorado Hockey Now's Aarif Dean (26:02) ahead of tonight's Canucks home matchup versus the Avalanche. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Darren Dreger got the second hour started with his thoughts on tonight's Stanley Cup Rematch. He also shed some light out East on the Sabres, Rangers and Montreal Canadiens recent struggles. We then transitioned to ‘MMMMMM That's Good' presented by Italian Centre Shop to discuss how good Stuart Skinner has been as of late. Right before we spun the desk wheel for Coolbet Canada. Mike Tanier was our second guest on today's show. He stopped by to talk all things NFL football in week 15. We finished the second hour with ‘The Fan Zone' presented by FansFirst to discuss how much stock Oilers fans are putting into tonight's game?
In hour two, Jason and guest host Jamie Dodd chat with Too Deep Zone NFL insider Mike Tanier (1:10) about Week 14 action, including a 4-game win streak for the Seattle Seahawks, the boys go around the NHL with the latest news of the day (27:00), plus they talk Qunn Hughes' leadership style and what he means to the Canucks (40:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
To start off the first hour, Craig Button joined the show. He touched on all things hockey, in particular the Oilers play as of late and the return of Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg. We then dove into ‘MMMMMM That's Good' presented by the Italian Centre Shop to discuss Tre Ford's contract extension. Mike Tanier joined us in the middle of the second hour to discuss all things NFL football. He touched on all the big storylines of week 14. We finished off the second hour with 'The Fan Zone' presented by FansFirst to discuss whether or not Oilers fans are over Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg.
In hour two, Mike & Jason talk Week 13 NFL highlights, including a big come-from-behind Seahawks win on Sunday over Aaron Rodgers' Jets, as Too Deep Zone's Mike Tanier (2:22) joins the show, plus the boys debate if it's OK to PVR sports (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Darren Dreger was the first guest on today's show! He stopped by to discuss all things Oilers hockey, them being 7-2-1 in their last 10, and finished with his thoughts on Canada's Four Nation Face-Off roster. We then spun the desk wheel presented by Coolbet Canada for tonight's Monday nighter! It was then time for 'That Hurts' presented by James H. Brown to discuss Oilers fans bashing Stuart Skinner, which certainly hurts. Mike Tanier was the second guest on today's show, he stopped by to talk all things NFL Week 13. We finished the second hour with 'The Fan Zone' presented by FansFirst!
In hour two, Mike & Jason discuss Week 12 highlights with Too Deep Zone NFL insider Mike Tanier (1:16) including the impressive play of the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks, plus they talk the latest hockey news with Amazon Prime NHL host Adnan Virk (23:50). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Darren Dreger got things started at the top of the second hour. He touched on the Oilers game over the weekend, Bruins firing Montgomery, and shed some light on Joe Thornton getting his banner raised. In the middle of the hour, the boys gave their Coolbet 'Hotline of The Day' right before we qualified another lucky listener for a chance to Fly Away To L.A. presented by The Seven Eighty! Near the middle of the hour, Mike Tanier stopped by to talk all things NFL week 12. And the jam packed third hour of today's show finished with TSN's Ryan Rishaug. He shared his thoughts on the Oilers game against the Rangers. He also shed some light on Podkolzin and Nurses play and then finished with his thoughts on Kasperi Kapanen.
In hour two, Mike & Jason talk Week 11 highlights with Too Deep Zone NFL insider Mike Tanier (1:19), plus the boys discuss the top stories from around the NHL (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
In hour one, Mike & Jason look back at the previous day in sports (3:00), they talk Saturday's loss to the Oilers that followed a Daniel Sprong trade to the Kraken (6:00), plus they chat Week 10 highlights with Too Deep Zone NFL insider Mike Tanier (29:46). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Happy Reaction Monday! Buckeyes dominate Purdue, AR shares a story on how he almost lost his wallet, more movement in the national landscape of College Football, Jim Lachey joins at 12:33pm, Party like a Rothstar at 12:48pm, Mike Tomlin's coach of the year odds, Micah Parson's odd comment on Mike McCarthy, Too Deep Zone's Mike Tanier joins at 1:33pm, Jack Sawyer on his scoop-and-score, our top-3 preferred Super Bowl matchups, Bengals looking for running back help, and ESPN Radio's Ian Fitzsimmons joins at 2:33pm!
Jarrett Bailey and Mike Tanier preview every game on the Week 9 NFL slate
In hour two, Mike & Jason chat with The Athletic NHL's Michael Russo (1:46) on this year's front office rankings, plus they talk a memorable Week 8 with Too Deep Zone's NFL insider Mike Tanier (28:36). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
In hour two, Mike & Jason talk Week 7 NFL highlights, including big Seahawks win over Atlanta, with Too Deep Zone's Mike Tanier (2:07), plus they discuss the latest Canucks news ahead of tomorrow's road matchup in Chicago, including if they'll keep going with Brannstrom on the third D pair (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
In hour two, Mike & Jason talk Week 5 highlights with Too Deep Zone NFL insider Mike Tanier (2:07), plus the boys are joined by former NHL & Canucks head coach, "Iron Mike" Keenan (25:45). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
In hour two, Mike & Jason talk playoff baseball with MLB Network's Adnan Virk (1:30), plus the boys preview Week 5 with Too Deep Zone NFL insider Mike Tanier (26:52). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Guest: NFL analytics expert Mike Tanier, who wrote the chapter on the Commanders in Aaron Schatz's FTN Football Almanac 2024, on the outlook for the Commanders in their 2024 season and beyond, including why Tanier had the Commanders' Jayden Daniels as the QB1 in the 2024 NFL Draft and why Tanier really likes Commanders general manager Adam Peters' "tight and tactical" approach to the 2024 offseason Guest: Wizards insider Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network on how the three players who the Wizards got via the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft - Alex Sarr, Carlton "Bub" Carrington and Kyshawn George - did in playing for the Wizards in NBA 2K25 Summer League 2024 in Las Vegas, why the Wizards traded Deni Avdija, what the Wizards have in free-agent acquisitions Jonas Valanciunas and Saadiq Bey and more Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices