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Two Old Bloggers dive into the Vikings' QB crisis: Is JJ McCarthy's future already over? Could Kirk Cousins return? Plus Sam Darnold's Super Bowl win, Brian Flores lawsuit update, and defensive line draft needs. 00:00 Vikings Offseason Kickoff: The QB Question Looms Large 02:01 Live Show Roll Call & Offseason Banter 04:05 Theme 1: JJ McCarthy's Rough First Year + KOC Won't Commit 05:42 Could Kirk Cousins Return? Why the Idea Feels Like a Step Back 09:21 Other Veteran QB Options (Kyler, Mac Jones, Carr, Geno) — Any Exciting? 11:09 Why JJ Might Not Get a Grace Period in Win-Now Minnesota 16:00 Dave's Take: It's Make-or-Break, but the Pressure Is on Kevin O'Connell 24:37 Theme 2: Sam Darnold's Seahawks Super Bowl Run — What the Vikings Misread 27:26 What Seattle Did Right: Game-Manager QB Play, Run Game & Play-Action Lessons 31:25 Clint Kubiak's Redemption Arc: From Vikings Nepotism Talk to Super Bowl Ring 35:01 Coaching Carousel Chatter: Vikings Assistants Getting Poached & What It Means 36:35 Next Topic Tease: Brian Flores Lawsuit vs. NFL Heads Back to Court 37:40 Flores Lawsuit Heads to Court: What It Means for His Head-Coach Future (and Vikings DC Risk) 40:13 Could the NFL Appeal? Timeline, Costs, and Why Owners Might Wait It Out 40:56 Goodell & the NFLPA Report Cards Get Gagged: Arbitrator Says No More Public Releases 42:57 Why the Report Cards Mattered: Vikings Top Grades, Player Pushback, and What Might Leak 46:42 Union Pressure Works: How Public Grading Forced Owners to Upgrade Facilities 51:16 Vikings D-Line Outlook: Young, Cheap Core and the Jalen Redmond Extension Case 55:48 Veteran DT Decisions: Hargrave Likely Cut, Allen Restructure, and Next-Man-Up Candidates 59:07 Depth & Development: Levi Drake Rodriguez, Ingram-Dawkins, Elijah Williams, and Taki Taimani 01:03:52 Replacing Hargrave: Thin Free-Agent Market and the David Onyemata/Ryan Nielsen Connection 01:07:36 Draft Strategy at DT: First-Round Risk vs Safer Picks, Names to Watch, and Building the Trenches 01:13:12 Quick Detour: Canada vs USA Hockey Bet + Show Wrap and Sign-Off Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare along with our numbers guy, Drew Bunting. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. _______________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/WZdOwgeNqYI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Seattle Seahawks winning Super Bowl LX after a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots, and explain why they think the Seahawks won the Super Bowl with dominant defense and their exterior run game with Kenneth Walker III.
Tom Carroll, a Patriots reporter for WEEI, joined Sports Talk. Caroll broke down the Super Bowl LX matchup between New England and Seattle, highlighting the Patriots' run game, OC Josh McDaniels, and head coach Mike Vrabel.
BREAKING NEWS: The Eagles have hired Ryan Mahaffey from the Green Bay Packers as their new Run Game Coordinator and Tight Ends Coach, filling the void left by Jeff Stoutland's departure.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birds-365/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
00:00 Cross talk.22:45 Garett Bolles comments on the Broncos run game.41:20 Nuggets lose to the Pistons.
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0:00 - Could the Broncos take an unconventional approach to fixing the run game? Maybe a method that involves Nelly?18:07 - I think we started talking about Nuggets basketball...then the conversation devolved into a debate about who's taller: Vic or Mose?32:57 - Andy Lindahl didn't appreciate some accusations that Vic made about him and Nate, so he HAD to call the show and respond. He just had to. XXXL couldn't help himself.
HR3 - Kevin Stefanski could take Bijan Robinson & Falcons run game to another level In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski's full interview with the Midday Show with Andy and Randy from yesterday, let you hear Atlanta Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan explain what his full responsibilities are when he joined The Midday Show with Andy and Randy yesterday, react to what Matt had to say, talk about how Matt Ryan's in-depth answers at Kevin Stefanski's introductory press conference yesterday was refreshing, and then close out hour three by spending some time with former Cleveland Browns left tackle, and now Pro Football Hall of Fame Offensive Lineman Joe Thomas! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Joe discuss if Joe thinks that it's fair to hold off the field incidents against Hall of Fame nominees like Bill Belichick, how Joe got involved in raising cattle, how Joe ended up opening up his own meats company ‘Hall of Fame Beef', what Atlanta Falcons fans should know about their new Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, if Falcons fans should expect more counter run plays with pulling guards or if the Falcons run game will remain being a heavy wide zone scheme run game, if Joe would ever take a President of Football type of job with the Cleveland Browns like Matt Ryan did with the Falcons and if Joe did what his vision would be, and how he feels about Tommy Rees calling plays for the Falcons and Kevin Stefanski being heavily involved in game planning.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston as they preview Patriots-Broncos.(10:24) The guys go back and forth on whether the Broncos offensive line is fraudulent, before diving into Denver's struggling run game.(20:39) We go back and forth on potential concerns for Drake Maye against the Broncos' pass rush.(28:07) The crew finishes the hour with more calls for Perry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's the day before Gameday! Eric and Bruce give a full preview of the AFC divisional matchup between the Broncos and Bills. Will Sean Payton be able to stick to the run game? How much confidence is there in RJ Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin? And how different would the game look if J.K. Dobbins was healthy? Longtime Buffalo sportscaster Dennis Williams joins the podcast to preview the game from a Bills perspective. What are the keys to victory for both teams? And finally, Eric, Bruce and Dennis pick the game. Get ready for Broncos vs. Bills with a Football Friday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
11am - Sal Capaccio discusses your thoughts and if the Bills will be able to establish the run game
Greg Cosell of NFL Films joins Willard and Dibs to react to the 49ers' win over the Eagles, to preview another 49ers-Seahawks game, and more.
Around The NFL dives into the latest movement on the coaching carousel, including buzz surrounding Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke and other league-wide changes. Plus, ITL debates whether the Texans can lean on the run game against the Patriots, with Reggie making the case that Houston could find real success on the ground. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the biggest and latest college football headlines.
As we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Beast Quake, we're also highlighting the season's recent success with the Seahawks run game. Our guest, Coach Derek of All 22 Films, breaks down the key factors driving the ground game's surge. Is Klint Kubiak finally leaning into the strengths that both Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet provide to the offense? Additionally, Coach Derek provides insights on a near-perfect blocking execution that have Grey Zabel and Jalen Sundell getting to the second level of the defense. The coach explains a wham trap concept that also features a nice block by Robbie Ouzts. Join our Sea Hawkers Podcast Pickem League - free prizes for weekly winners. Support the show Get in the Flock! Visit GetInTheFlock.com Or visit our website for other ways to support the show Subscribe via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | TuneIn | RSS Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter Listen on our free app for Android, iOS, Kindle or Windows Phone/PC Call or text: 253-235-9041 Find Sea Hawkers clubs around the world at SeaHawkers.org Music from the show by The 12 Train, download each track at ReverbNation
Bob and Lefko have their weekly conversation with Paul Moyer to get his thoughts on his immaculate prediction for the final games of the Seahawks season, where the Seahawks run game is at as they prepare for a playoff run, and what the future holds for Klint Kubiak, they hear MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred discuss some of the biggest issues facing baseball today in Sweeping the Dial, and they react to Demond Williams’ shocking return to UW in Whyman!
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by WGN sports anchor Jarrett Payton to preview the Bears-Packers showdown Saturday in the wild-card round.
Mac & Bone start Thursday's show, talking about a tough loss for the Hornets, who lost to the Raptors last night at the buzzer, they recap the local college basketball action, they play audio from Panthers players and coaches, talking about getting the run game back on track, & they go over more transfer portal news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with former Seahawks tackle Ray Roberts about the Hawks season, Mike Macdonald, Sam Darnold, Charles Cross and the offensive line, then they discuss the running game, and Seattle's deficiencies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Seahawks tackle Ray Roberts joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the Seahawks amazing season so far, Mike Macdonald’s success as coach, the season for Sam Darnold, the running game’s turnaround, Charles Cross, and NFC contenders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The 8am hour of Tuesday's Mac & Cube saw Andy Burcham, the Voice of the Auburn Tigers, tell us what he learned about this Auburn team after the OT loss to Georgia, who are the best two teams in the SEC, and we get some news about an incoming transfer from USF; then, the guys break down the news that Byrum Brown will transfer from South Florida to Auburn; later, Greg & Cole say why Hollywood Smothers, coming from NC State, will help Alabama's running game; and finally, listeners chime in their thoughts on Alabama's running game woes. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boomer Esiason joins the show to preview the first round matchup against the Chargers and gives his biggest factors coming into the game. And will Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh still be coaching their respective teams after this season?
Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to look ahead to tomorrow’s Seahawks-49ers game, the injuries involved for both teams, keeping Sam Darnold clean in the pocket, Seattle’s running game, and more dynamics for the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seattle's effectiveness and consistency and both improved and this bodes well for the final games of this season. It went under the radar last week, but the Seahawks team set a record for most points scored in a season, and did so in 16 games! Byron Murphy has continued to play the vast majority of his reps from the nose tackle position, taking on countless double teams, and as this past week showed, he's not only held his ground, but dominated. Use promo code NEST on Sleeper and get 100% match up to $100! https://Sleeper.com/promo/NEST. Terms and conditions apply. #Sleeper Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_confirmation=1 Link to my Patreon....https://www.patreon.com/thehawksnest Twitter...@SeahawksNester Twitch...@TheSeahawksNest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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11:30am - Sal Capaccio discusses if the Bills pass game needs to be used more even with the run game being very successful
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Olin Kreutz wants the Bears to get the power run game going early against Packers full 1473 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:40:46 +0000 Az5orsGWY6utIO8Gf0ju3dy89XeXEnRs nfl,chciago bears,sports Spiegel & Holmes Show nfl,chciago bears,sports Olin Kreutz wants the Bears to get the power run game going early against Packers Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://pla
In the Best of the Bears this week, ESPN analyst Matt Bowen joined the Spiegel & Holmes to explain why Chicago head coach Ben Johnson's run game scheme is the best in the NFL; Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how the Bears' defensive depth has been key in the team's success; and Laurence Holmes and Anthony Herron implored Bears fans to live in the moment and enjoy the team's success in an NFL in which fortunes change quickly.
In the Best of the Bears this week, ESPN analyst Matt Bowen joined the Spiegel & Holmes to explain why Chicago head coach Ben Johnson's run game scheme is the best in the NFL; Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how the Bears' defensive depth has been key in the team's success; and Laurence Holmes and Anthony Herron implored Bears fans to live in the moment and enjoy the team's success in an NFL in which fortunes change quickly.
Bob and Dave break down whether the Seahawks have fixed their run game after their win over the Rams, they revisit their predictions for the Seahawks primetime game in Call It Now, they try to figure out what happened to the Seahawks secondary last night, and they hear Puka Nacua call out NFL referees in Whyman!
In the Best of the Bears this week, ESPN analyst Matt Bowen joined the Spiegel & Holmes to explain why Chicago head coach Ben Johnson's run game scheme is the best in the NFL; Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how the Bears' defensive depth has been key in the team's success; and Laurence Holmes and Anthony Herron implored Bears fans to live in the moment and enjoy the team's success in an NFL in which fortunes change quickly.
On the Browns-Bills preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe break down the key storylines for the upcoming matchup. They discuss whether quarterback Shedeur Sanders can rebound from his three-interception game last week against the Bills' second-ranked pass defense. They also talk about his need to improve his decision-making, build chemistry with his receivers beyond his security blanket, Harold Fannin Jr., and take the easy completions offered to him. Another major topic: the Browns' struggling run game. They also get into if this is the week Myles Garrett will break the single-season sack record. Lance Reisland joins the show to provide his in-depth scouting report on the Bills. He explains why he believes Josh Allen is the best quarterback in the league, highlights the underrated talent of running back James Cook and breaks down their dangerous special teams. Lastly, everyone makes their picks for Sunday's game. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Seahawks RB Robert Turbin joins the show to help Bob and Dave preview Thursday Night’s Hawks-Rams game. They talk about Mike Macdonald coaching in his biggest game so far with the Seahawks, what it’s like playing a team late in the season when you’ve already lost to them, what he’s seen from the Hawks run game and much more. They debate whether this defense is “LOB” worthy and could be on of the best Seahawks defenses of all time. And they discuss what would have happened if Jason Myers’ hadn’t had the game of his life against the Colts.
Seattle Seahawks radio play-by-play broadcaster Steve Raible joins Papa & Silver to revisit the Seahawks' elite defense and special teams, the recent shortcomings of their run game, his impressions of Philip Rivers last weekend, and the pressure on Sam Darnold to perform tonight in a rematch with the L.A. RamsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anthony Herron details why facing the Bears run game is so difficult to play against.
In hour 3, the WIP Afternoon Hour are joined by former Eagles o lineman and current NBC Sports Philadelphia Host Barrett Brooks to discuss the impact of the Eagles running game. Plus, how Spike got a full crowd to tell Buzz to shut up.
Tennessee Titans play-by-play voice Taylor Zarzour joins Papa & Silver to compare the strengths of Tony Pollard & Tyjae Spears in the Titans' run game and break down the next steps for Cam Ward to become a successful quarterback in the NFLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12-12 Papa & Silver Hour 4: Greg Papa makes a bold prediction and expresses his admiration for Jeffery Simmons. Taylor Zarzour joins the show to compare the strengths of Tony Pollard & Tyjae Spears in the Titans' run game and break down the next steps for Cam Ward to become a successful quarterback in the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Rod Babers and Jeff Howe as they dive into the impact of recent coaching changes on Texas's run game, with the departure of running backs coach Chad Scott and the uncertainty surrounding Tre Wisner's future. They explore how these factors will influence the offensive strategy moving forward, emphasizing the need for a diverse run game to support the Longhorns in the SEC. Additionally, the duo discusses the evolution of defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski's coverage schemes, highlighting the shift to a more single-high safety look. Tune in for in-depth analysis and insights on everything Texas football as they prepare for the upcoming season! #TexasFootball #FootballTheory #Longhorns Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week's Autzen Audibles Mailbag, Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil tackle a loaded set of subscriber questions ranging from Oregon's looming NFL Draft decisions to what the Ducks must add in the transfer portal to stay on a championship trajectory. We dive into Dante Moore's evolution since the IU loss, what Oregon can realistically do to elevate its playoff run game, and where the CFP format should go next. Plus, we close with a look at the state of Ducks basketball as conference play approaches. It's a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred episode that hits every corner of the Oregon sports landscape. Want to participate in the next Mailbag podcast? You can send questions on social media or ask them directly on the DuckTerritory message board here. 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
Bob Papa and Carl Banks return to the mic after the bye week to preview the Giants–Commanders matchup. They highlight that Washington hasn't swept New York in consecutive seasons since Carl was at Michigan State. They dive into the parallel matchup, why Washington's ability to run the ball makes this one tricky, and how a unit that's been the Giants' weakness all year should be the strength, but they are hoping the much-needed bye week could be the difference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Olin Kreutz to preview the Bears-Packers showdown Sunday at Lambeau Field. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons' recent comments about how the Bears are disrespectful.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Olin Kreutz to preview the Bears-Packers showdown Sunday at Lambeau Field.
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Jacqueline Cordova, Colin Newell, Jirehl Brock, and Jake Remsburg quickly debrief Iowa State's final regular-season win over Oklahoma State before taking a step back and looking at the big picture. How good was this offensive line? Looking around at the state of college football and more, courtesy of Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(0:00) TRIVIA! 15 players from Simms' final season are still playing. Can he name them?(4:10) Film Review: James Cook & Bills cut through Steelers D(21:10) Film Review: Lamar Jackson's struggles continue vs Bengals D(35:15) Week 14 Preview: Bengals vs Bills, Steelers vs Ravens(38:40) DraftKings AFC North odds(41:00) MNF Recap: Patriots def. Giants 33-15 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On "Inside the Tape" with Greg Cosell, Greg gives his tape observations of the Eagles' defense from their 24-15 loss to the Chicago Bears on Back Friday, including a discussion on the breakdown of the Eagles' rushing defense.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON CHANNEL FOR EXCLUSIVE, BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/insidethebirds► Sign up for our newsletter! • Visit http://eepurl.com/hZU4_n.► Download Cash App Today: https://cash.app/ #cashapppod ► My Bookie Promo Code link!: https://bit.ly/joinwithTHEBIRDS► Simpli Safe Home Alert System: https://simplisafe.com/BIRDS for 60% OFF!► Camden Apothecary: https://camdenapothecary.com/► Soul Out of Office Gummies: https://getsoul.com. Use Promo Code: BIRDS for 30% off► Sky Motor Cars: https://www.skymotorcars.com/Follow the Hosts!► Follow our Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsideBirds► Follow Geoff Mosher on Twitter: https://twitter.com/geoffpmosher► Follow Adam Caplan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/caplannfl► Follow Greg Cosell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregcosell