Podcasts about qb competition

Abe and Randy talk about the Falcons in their preseason finale against the Dolphins tonight and the state of the QB competition

Ken Carman plays a clip of Todd Monken explaining his reasoning for starting Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders, and he and Anthony Lima break down whether that explanation actually holds up. They dig into why, if the decision really comes down to "operational" reps, Sanders isn't getting a real shot to prove it in the preseason. Carman and Lima also wrestle with the fan backlash toward Watson and lay out why they still expect Sanders to end up playing more than Watson before the season is out.

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Andy and Randy talk about the announcement that Michael Penix Jr. won't be playing in Friday's preseason snaps, if Tua can still win the opening job now, if Penix can still start the season without any game snaps, and other questions the team now has to consider.

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In Hour 1, Andy and Randy talk about the never-ending drama in college football surrounding eligibility, the state of the Falcons QB competition, if Penix is likely to play on Friday, and Mike Conti joins the show.

Hawks and United Broadcaster Mike Conti talks about Michael Penix being the favorite to start the season at this point, if the plans changed or if this was always the plan for the Falcons leadership, what you might ask Penix to do if he does play on Friday, Atlanta United winning three straight, the roster improvements, and the College Football season finally approaching.

Steak Shapiro and Sandra Golden are joined by Joe Patrick to discuss the latest updates from Falcons training camp. They analyze Michael Penix Jr.'s progress in the quarterback competition and evaluate which newcomers are carving out significant roles on the roster. 01:36 - Joe Patrick Joins 02:42 - Penix Jr. QB Competition 09:32 - Roster Depth Analysis

In Hour 1, Andy and Randy talk about the Falcons preseason performance, the start of the QB competition now that Michael Penix Jr. has been fully cleared, another tough weekend from the Atlanta Braves, and the latest in college football with eligibility arguments and some starting QB's named across campuses in CFB.

Andy and Randy talk about the performances of the Falcons in their second preseason game, Michael Penix Jr. being cleared for full team activities and what the quarterback competition will look like as this week progresses.

Mike, Ali, and Beau react to the news that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared to return to 11-on-11 drills in practice, and explain why they think the Falcons quarterback competition has played out perfectly for Penix Jr. so far.

Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss what the takeaways should be from the Falcons 34-6 win over the Indianapolis Colts, how Dave thinks the running back room could play out behind Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson, who may get the third running back spot between Tyler Goodson, Nathan Carter, and Cash Jones, what Dave expects the to see from quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. in practice this week when it comes to splitting reps after Penix Jr. was cleared for 11 on 11 work on Thursday, what Dave expects the playing time to look like for Tua and Penix Jr. in the Falcons final preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, how Dave thought the offensive line play looked against the Colts on Saturday compared to how it looked in their first preseason game against the Denver Broncos, and what new Special Teams Coordinator Craig Aukerman has done to have the Falcons Special Teams unit already looking like they're in midseason form.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations from during the past week on The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. Ken and Anthony insist that the Browns' camp competition for the starting QB job has been fair, and if Shedeur Sanders doesn't win, it's his own fault. Plus, Ken defends Shedeur from being dubbed 'The Checkdown King' by an opposing player; The Afternoon Drive debates whether Browns fans have earned the right to boo Deshaun Watson; and breaking down the Browns' joint practice with the Bills.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations from during the past week on The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. Ken and Anthony insist that the Browns' camp competition for the starting QB job has been fair, and if Shedeur Sanders doesn't win, it's his own fault. Plus, Ken defends Shedeur from being dubbed 'The Checkdown King' by an opposing player; The Afternoon Drive debates whether Browns fans have earned the right to boo Deshaun Watson; and breaking down the Browns' joint practice with the Bills.

Browns color analyst Nathan Zegura breaks down the joint practice, insisting the quarterback race is genuinely undecided even as he notes Shedeur Sanders has grown noticeably calmer and more poised in the pocket compared to a year ago. He also gushes over the receiving duo of KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston, credits a much-improved offensive line led by rookie Spencer Fano, and weighs in on the bizarre news of Dae'Kwan Wright bailing on his Browns camp spot for a return to college football.

Nick and Jonathan are joined by Steve Tasker, Bills legend and the co-host of "One Bills Live" on WGR 550. Then, they react to his thoughts on the Browns quarterback battle, and they question if James Harden's new deal will age well.

Nick and Jonathan share their thoughts on what they think is holding Todd Monken back from officially naming Deshaun Watson as the week 1 starter.

Steve Tasker, the co-host of "One Bills Live" on WGR 550, joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the pressure on Josh Allen going into this season, the difference between Sean McDermott and Joe Brady, his takeaways from Buffalo's joint practice with the Browns, and more.

Mike, Ali, and Beau play a round of Fair or Foul for the halftime portion of the show, discuss if it's fair or foul to think that the Falcons quarterback competition is still wide open, and more!

ESPN's Jason McCourty and Rich break down the top NFL Training Camp storylines including Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza's impressive debut, if Lamar Jackson and the Ravens can return to the playoffs this season, why the 49ers could be on the outside looking in when the postseason rolls around, and more. Rich and the guys react to Joe Burrow's latest comments about the Bengals' sense of urgency to win it all this season, and weigh in on the latest on the Browns' Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson QB competition.  Rich previews the Bills‘ season with the top 4 questions facing QB Josh Allen, new HC Joe Brady and Buffalo heading into the 2026 NFL campaign. ‘Women's Sports Now on ESPN' host Suzy Shuster stops by the studio to talk WNBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down Daryl Ruiter's harsh assessment that neither Deshaun Watson nor Shedeur Sanders looks like an NFL-caliber starter right now, and that Cleveland's skill players will have to carry the quarterbacks instead of the reverse. They also question whether practice stat trackers are missing the real story, wonder if the defense is intentionally getting chippy in camp, and Ken opens up about not wanting to repeat last year's preseason doom spiral.

92.9 The Game Atlanta Falcons Reporter Joe Patrick speaks about the immediate reaction to the reports of Tua's poor practice on Wednesday, if the discussion about the QB competition has been misleading because of the timeline ahead of the season, roster competitions he's looking at beyond QB, the addition of Za'Darius Smith, and the exploration of private equity.

Andy and Randy talk about the bad performances from Tua in the preseason and joint practices and how it's kept Michael Penix alive in a QB competition that still hasn't officially begun.

Nick and JP debate how fair this QB competition for the Browns has actually been.

Ashley Bastock of Cleveland.com joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. She talks about the state of the Browns quarterback competition, the next bar that Deshaun Watson has to clear, what she's looking out for in the team's joint practice with the Bills, and more.

Nick and JP dive into if the Browns QB competition is still up for debate, or if Deshaun has already earned the job.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the last couple of weeks in Minnesota sports. The Twins are hanging in the wild card race and won Monday, but manager Derek Shelton was grumpy after a recent slide. The Vikings decided their QB competition, but now we're onto another QB question. The Lynx are still great, and the Wild are still unfinished.

John Fanta of NBC Sports joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the likelihood of Deshaun Watson being named the Browns starting quarterback, if Cleveland's truly average QB play away, Chase DeLauter's injury, and more.

Nick and Jonathan discuss their faith in the Browns supporting cast around Deshaun Watson, and they react to Ryan Day moving Ohio State's senior day to the Buckeyes' home opener.

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Rich reacts to Von Miller returning to his home state to sign with the Cowboys, and weighs in on the Cleveland Browns' QB competition where no one separated themselves from the pack after lackluster preseason Week 1 showings by Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel. (1:58)  QB Summit Founder & Coach Jordan Palmer and Rich discuss when/if rookie Fernando Mendoza could unseat Kirk Cousins as the Raiders' QB1, how Seahawks QB Sam Darnold follows up his Super Bowl season, Joe Burrow's mindset heading into the Bengals season behind a revamped roster, weighs in on the Jayden Daniels/LSU #5 jersey controversy, and reveals why he's “bullish” on embattled Michigan sophomore QB Bryce Underwood.  (16:35)  Rich and the guys react to the latest in Aaron Donald's possible return to the Los Angeles Rams. (38:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate whether the Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition is effectively over, with Ken officially calling the race for Deshaun Watson. They analyze preseason performances, including the play of Shedeur Sanders, and field calls from fans regarding the team's future under center. The discussion also highlights the upcoming Faniversary event and the impact of coaching decisions on the roster. 01:20 - Faniversary Celebration Details 04:55 - Browns QB Competition Debate 09:45 - Calling The QB Race 15:15 - Deshaun Watson Performance Review 19:20 - Quarterback Transition Strategies 24:00 - NFL Draft Speculation 32:10 - Preseason Game Analysis

Scott Petrak joined Baskin and Phelps to share his takeaways from the Browns' preseason loss to the Bears and explained why he doesn't think Deshaun Watson has won the starting job. He also discussed what is in store for Shedeur Sanders this week as he prepares for his start against the Bills, and also talked about whether or not he thinks the Browns have a depth issue at positions outside of quarterback.

Andy and Jeff listen in on Todd Monken's press conference ahead of Browns practice and share their takeaways from the head coach's comments.

Steak, Drew, and Beau react to a disastrous Falcons preseason performance, questioning the team's defensive depth and overall urgency. They also discuss Michael Penix Jr.'s injury history and address fan concerns regarding the rookie quarterback's durability. 01:00 - DB's Dimes Intro 02:14 - Falcons Preseason Performance 07:02 - Training Camp Urgency 09:54 - Michael Penix Jr. Discussion

Henry talks with Matthew Coller from Purple Insider about Kyler Murray being named QB1, what's next for JJ McCarthy, was it a true competition, how the messages were relayed via media, Caleb Banks development, Demond Claiborne, and more.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to JJ McCarthy losing QB competition to Kyler Murray, Terrion Arnold signs with Seahawks, Russell Westbrook retires and BIG 3 playoff preview! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - J.J. McCarthy speaks after the Vikings named Kyler Murray the starter11:18 - Terrion Arnold has agreed to terms with the Seahawks23:21 - Russell Westbrook announces retirement from NBA29:10 - Big3 Playoffs are here35:25 - Q & Ayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali, Mike, and Beau play a round of Fair or Foul for the halftime portion of the show, and discuss if it's fair or foul to think that they will know who the Falcons starting quarterback is going to be after tonight's preseason opener against the Denver Broncos.

Rich reacts to JJ McCarthy's “it was out of my control” comments after losing the Minnesota Vikings QB competition to Kyler Murray.NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich break down the top stories around training camps including the Vikings' QB decision-making process, the Atlanta Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa vs Michael Penix Jr and the Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson QB competitions, the possibility of the Baltimore Ravens extending Lamar Jackson's contract, Patrick Mahomes' return from his season-ending knee injury, a possible move of the Chicago Bears to Indiana, Aaron Donald's possible return to the Los Angeles Rams and if Puka Nacua could miss games due to injury or suspension. Rich reassures and hopeful but trepidation-filled Dallas Cowboys fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the latest developments in the Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson QB competition, and previews the Packers ‘season with the top 4 questions facing Green Bay heading into the 2026 NFL campaign. Chris Hardwick joins Rich in-studio to promote the latest season of NBC's ‘The Wall' and reveals what happened when he introduced his sports fan mom to the show's executive producer LeBron James, reflects back on his days hosting ‘@ Midnight,' discusses his shared love of ‘Breaking Bad,' and more.  ‘No-Contest Wrestling' podcast host O'Shea Jackson Jr. stops by the studio where he reacts to the Lakers surprising sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick and JP react to Chris Simms' comments on the Browns QB competition.

92.3 The Fan's own Daryl Ruiter joins Afternoon Drive live from training camp. He talks about Deshaun Watson being named the Browns starter for their first preseason game against the Bears, what will happen if the quarterback competition ends in a tie, the team's health during training camp, and more.

Reusse has thoughts on the Vikings' quarterback situation and reacts to the fact things aren't going very well. Patrick also gets into the Twins' game in Iowa and Byron Buxton's hip injury.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings Q&A: Dillon Bell? QB Competition? Cookie! --- A Northern Digital Production

Reusse has thoughts on the Vikings' quarterback situation and reacts to the fact things aren't going very well. Patrick also gets into the Twins' game in Iowa and Byron Buxton's hip injury.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze recent comments regarding the quarterback competition and address fan concerns about the process being rigged. They also discuss the intense pressure on Ryan Day as the Ohio State rivalry looms and react to the leaked Cleveland Cavaliers schedule. 02:13 - Monken on QB Competition 06:46 - Addressing Rigged Rumors 12:41 - Lessons from 2007 Browns 20:02 - Whittingham on Ohio State 26:54 - Ryan Day's Hot Seat 38:00 - Cavs Schedule Leak Frustration

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima revisit Todd Monken's explanation for Saturday's rep swap between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, with Lima admitting he found Monken more convincing than expected. They riff on the freedom of finally reaching a career position where you don't owe anyone an explanation, comparing Monken to Bill Belichick and contrasting it with Kevin Stefanski's inability to ever wield that kind of authority. The hosts push back hard on fans calling the competition "rigged" for Watson, arguing Monken's rep-counting story sounds too granular and fair to be fabricated, while acknowledging ownership privately wants Shedeur to succeed.

Anthony Lima and Ken Carman talk with Zach Jackson from The Athletic about the ongoing quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. They analyze Todd Monken's messaging and the implications of Dylan Gabriel being an organizational draft pick. 01:50 - NBA Schedule Release 04:33 - Cavs Malaise and WNBA 07:18 - Musical Instrument Debate 14:05 - Zac Jackson Interview 17:40 - Monken's QB Messaging 20:21 - Evaluating Wide Receivers 22:00 - Dillon Gabriel's Status 27:37 - Sanders vs Watson 30:14 - Joint Practice Memories 35:44 - Drafting Career Backups

Thor shares his thoughts and notes on the ongoing QB battle after the Vikings' Sunday night practice, whether or not we're seeing separation and how much of a competition it actually is. It looks like the team has more expected depth at WR, the Flores defense continues to cook, and more on the latest TTP!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JJ McCarthy Not Going Away in Vikings QB Competition --- A Northern Digital Production