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The Lions and Seahawks both stand on stable ground after posting stable home victories over the Buccaneers and Texans respectively. So with the season's FINAL Monday Night doubleheader in the books, ESPN's Seth Walder joins the program to explain what is next for the victors, and what the problems are for Monday night's losers. 1:40 - The Lions Statement Win over the Buccaneers at Home 4:30 - What do the Bucs do at Receiver without Mike Evans? 10:15 - Does Baker Mayfield Fall Out of the MVP Discussion? 15:15 - Does Tampa Bay Have a Clear Path to the NFC South Title? 23:00 - Should the Lions Be All In? 27:00 - Was Drafting Jammer Gibbs the Right Move? 35:35 - The Seahawks with a Solid Home Victory Over Houston 37:00 - Has Houston Set CJ Stroud Up for Failure? 48:00 - How Do You See the Future for the Texans? 52:00 - Are there Concerns Around Sam Darnold? 55:00 - Is Seattle's Defense the Best in the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by Seth Walder to take a look at the numbers that define the NFL season through 6 weeks. Seth details why the league lacks a clear super bowl favorite and why it's more wide open than ever before. Plus, the two quarterbacks who are leading the league in many advanced statistics, the answer may surprise you. David Fleming then joins to talk about his new book "A Big Mess in Texas: The Miraculous, Disastrous 1952 Dallas Texans and the Craziest Untold Story in NFL History" now available wherever you get your books. Dave shares incredible stories about how the NFL functioned over 60 years ago and how it's changed. Plus, the interaction with baseball hall of famer Reggie Jackson that helped shape him as a writer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Seth Walder from ESPN check the pulse of the NFL to discern what all the pundits will be buzzing about after the final whistle is blown on the Week 6 action. (00:00) Predicting the Week 6 NFL headlines(2:20) Sam Darnold enters the MVP conversation(6:35) The Ben Johnson offense has arrived(13:46) The Chiefs are still the team to beat(19:33) Nick Herbig is the best Steelers pass rusher(24:07) The Hurry Up: The Ringer 107 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Seth WalderProducer: Chris SuttonSocial: Kiera Givens and Brian WatersProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10.7.25 Hour 2 1:00- ESPN NFL insider & analytics expert Seth Walder joins G&D to discuss the Commanders early performance in the season... Have the numbers backed up the play? 20:30- The Bengals have traded for veteran QB Joe Flacco, we discuss this here. 34:40- What's going on in our lives that has nothing to do with sports?

ESPN NFL insider & analytics expert Seth Walder joins G&D to discuss the Commanders early performance in the season... Have the numbers backed up the play?

Bill and ESPN's Seth Walder draft players that were not on ESPN's preseason Top 100 that they think will make the list at the end of the season. 0:00 Welcome 1:24 We have to shift some of our priors 2:15 Explaining the concept 4:32 Chargers tackle Joe Alt 8:56 Colts QB Daniel Jones 14:36 Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba 18:47 Patriots DT Milton Williams 22:16 Colts TE Tyler Warren 24:49 Cardinals T Paris Johnson 28:04 Eagels DT Jordan Davis 32:35 Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka 35:48 Jets T Armand Membou 40:31 Seahawks DT Byron Murphy 42:26 Seth's off the board pick 44:43 Bill's off the board pick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Stove is closed, and we update you on all the moves made at the MLB Trade Deadline, plus, the Royals sneak another trade in at the buzzer! Then, ESPN Analyst Seth Walder joins us for some Football talk, and the details of the Royals final trade for the Kicker!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN NFL analyst Seth Walder joins the guys for deep analytical analysis of the whole league. From the Bears' wide-range of outcomes to a 49ers bounceback, to hope for the Jaguars and Super Bowl vibes in Green Bay, Seth, Jordan and Peter tour the league as training camp kicks into high gear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Salk is back and goes through the positives and negatives at the end of the Mariners really tough 12 game stretch along with the Brewers series specifically. Afterwards, they re-air their conversations with Seth Walder of ESPN to discuss the power rankings of NFL rosters/why the Seahawks are 20th in addition to Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed.

Brock and Lefko discuss what makes the difference between a good baseball team and a mediocre baseball team and specifically look to what has made the Brewers so successful this season. They then bring on Seth Walder of ESPN, who ranked the rosters of the 32 NFL teams and had the Seahawks at 20, so they debate with him on the Seahawks placement. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at UW's preseason rankings in the Big Ten, Seahawks future roster decisions and the competitiveness between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.

Welcome into a Tuesday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, we'll be talking Orioles after they lose game 1 in Cleveland last night, we'll continue to talk trade deadline, who could be the next Oriole dealt and will we see any controllable arms, like Felix Bautista, Dean Kremer or Trevor Rogers traded? Plus Ravens Training Camp starts later this week, so we'll start diving into everything you need to know before camp reports start funnelling out. At 10:25am, we will in fact talk Ravens with our guy Qadry Ismail as we get the Super Bowl Champion's thoughts on the Ravens, is it Super Bowl or bust, and what he will be on the look out for the first couple weeks of camp. Then at 11am, we will catch up with ESPN's NFL Analytics Expert Seth Walder as we talk all about the Ravens having the best roster in football, their push for a Super Bowl and much more. At 11:40am, we will catch up with USA Today's Chris Bumbaca as we get his take on the Ravens, Lamar Jackson and how important a Super Bowl run for Lamar and company is this season. All that and much more on a Tuesday edition of the program…

Seth and Sean dive into what Seth Walder of ESPN graded the Texans for this offseason, what grade they'd each give, and if they agree with his reasons.

Seth and Sean discuss Seth caving and shaving his moustache, the Rangers coming to town for a weekend series vs the Astros, if they agree with Seth Walder of ESPN's offseason grade for the Texans, go through the day's Headlines, lay out the top storylines with the Rangers coming to town this weekend, dive into the Astros' clearly flawed process bringing guys back from injuries, Seth tells about the time he had some sort of witch doctor for a nurse, they assess the odds of Nico Collins leading the league in receiving yards this coming season, lay out 5 reasons to hate the Texas Rangers as suggested by listeners, discuss who showed up on ESPN's Top 10 list of Tight Ends as determined by anonymous executives, coaches and scouts, see if anyone can dethrone the current champion Joy Taylor's based WNBA take in the first Take-a-mania in 2 weeks, discuss the Rafael Devers ghosting Will Clark for some extra pregame 1B practice getting weirder, lay out what excites them most about the Astros series vs the Rangers this weekend, and see what Lopez and Luke have for the question of the day.

Seth and Sean discuss Seth caving and shaving his moustache, the Rangers coming to town for a weekend series vs the Astros, if they agree with Seth Walder of ESPN's offseason grade for the Texans, and go through the day's Headlines.

Nick's joined by ESPN NFL analyst Seth Walder. Then, he's joined by Spencer German to discuss Jerry Jeudy's status in the league, and a new listing on Airbnb.

ESPN NFL Analyst Seth Walder joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about his offseason grade for the Browns, if Shedeur Sanders should be treated like a 5th-round pick all season, if Jerry Jeudy is a top-100 player in the NFL, and more.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to ESPN's Seth Walder's 2025 NFL offseason grades, and the grade Walder gives the Falcons. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how even though the Falcons took a big risk in the draft by trading up for James Pearce, and losing their 2026 first round pick, General Manager Terry Fontenot and the Falcons have supplemented that by setting themselves up to have plenty of money to spend next offseason.

HR2 - Falcons contend in NFC if Michael Penix Jr. & young defense meet expectations In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to ESPN's Seth Walder's 2025 NFL offseason grades, and the offseason grade Walder gives the Falcons. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how even though the Falcons took a big risk in the draft by trading up for James Pearce, and losing their 2026 first round pick, General Manager Terry Fontenot and the Falcons have supplemented that by setting themselves up to have plenty of money to spend next offseason. Then, The Morning Shift crew reacts to Bill Barnwell's ranking of NFL teams solely based on their wide receiver, tight ends, and running back groups, reacts to where Barnwell has the Falcons ranked, and explains why the Falcons undoubtedly have a top 10 skill position group on offense. Mike, Beau, and Ali also continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing 5-4 in 11 innings to the Oakland Athletics last night and losing two games out of their three game series with the Athletics. The Morning Shift crew also discusses whether or not the Braves should trade catcher Sean Murphy. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Ali close out hour two by playing a round of Fair or Foul!

(00:00 – 11:38) Andrew DiCecco joins the show to talk about the Eagles off season and gives his assessment on how he thinks they are doing. (11:46 – 20:23) Todays headlines with Brendan Gunn (20:31 – 31:55) Seth Walder wrote an article on the grading out the offseason. Do you agree with his assessment? (32:10 – 39:51) John wants to play a game. Which Philly teams had a better team in the earlier era?

(00:00 – 10:28) The show opens with John Conner and Brendan Gunn talking about Justin Crawford being enough of an addition of the trade deadline. Are you willing to risk it all on the rookie. (10:37 – 18:10) Who would you rather see moved Max Kepler or Brandon Marsh? The guys get into a discussion and give their answers that could surprise you. (18:19 – 29:26) There is a theory that on how 2027 could affect the Phillies in 2025, How is that possible. (29:40 – 37:40) The guys talk about the Phillies heading to San Diego for the weekend. This is a good test for the Phillies before the All-star Break. (37:55 – 51:18) John Conner and Brendan revisit the Justin Crawford Situation then they get into a discussion who do you prefer Jhoan Duran of Emmanuel Clase? (51:25 – 59:37) The guys read text messages from listeners, then they discuss Mike Abel and Andrew painter. Mick Able throws better than Andrew Painter but gets moved down to the minors what are your thoughts on that. (59:44 – 1:10:08) The guys continue the conversation talking about Mick Abel and the situation. (1:10:23 – 1:20:53) John and Conner talk about Chris Herrings article on the tiers in the NBA’s eastern conference, where are the Sixers? (1:21:08 – 1:32:46) Andrew DiCecco joins the show to talk about the Eagles off season and gives his assessment on how he thinks they are doing. (1:32:54 – 1:41:31) Todays headlines with Brendan Gunn (1:41:39 – 1:53:03) Seth Walder wrote an article on the grading out the offseason. Do you agree with his assessment? (1:53:18 – 2:00:59) John wants to play a game. Which Philly teams had a better team in the earlier era? (2:01:14 – 2:14:39) The Hour opens up with the guys reading text messages from listeners then they play a clip from yesterdays interview with Adam Schefter, Saying : The Buccaneers are an elite team” Does Andrew DeCecco agree with him? (2:14:49 – 2:22:49) The Guys read more texts on the Phillies and they talk about if you could go back and get a redo on 1 movie from the Eagles offseason, what would it be? (2:22:58 – 2:33:31) Then John, Conner, Andrew ad Brendan get into a conversation on the new stadium, they get into a conversation about it and analyze it. (2:33:46 – 2:53:20) We wrap up the show and preview the Phillies and Padres game. Then the Key 3.

Rooster and Max discuss Seth Walder's ESPN article where he ranks every NFL Offseason and gave the Commanders a grade of a C

ESPN's Seth Walder released his grades for each NFL offseason. What grade do the Titans receive? 

There are a lot of what ifs for the o-line, but in 2025 it has the potential to have its best season since the Pouncey era. ESPN's Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder set out to create a 53-man roster to best represent the first 25 years of this century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker discuss ESPN's recent Football Power Index rankings and share their thoughts on the Bills placement. They examine the pros and cons of the Bills ranking, specifically their offensive, defensive, and special teams designations. They talk about ESPN's win total projection, the strength of schedule, and the high percentage to win the division again. ESPN analytics writer Seth Walder joined the podcast to discuss how he determined his metrics above and the factors that go into it. Steve is quizzed on Bills win-loss success against their 2025 opponents in The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - what is a realistic win total for Buffalo this season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.4.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan is back and Producer Max is catching him up on all the Commanders and other sports news he missed during his break. Kevin Sheehan plays catch up on the news he missed while on his break including the Mike Florio clip on the Commanders knowing they were going to lose against the Eagles before the NFC Championship game. Kevin Sheehan talks about Commanders voluntary OTAs absences and whether they truly matter or not. 6.4.25 Hour 2, Ben Standig from The Athletic joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss Commanders voluntary OTAs and should the Commanders seriously consider trading for Trey Hendrickson. Kevin Sheehan brings up a trade package for edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and asks callers if they would do the deal. 6.4.25 Hour 3, More callers answer if they would do the Trey Hendrickson trade proposed by ESPN's Seth Walder. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Commanders' Defensive Coordinator naming Daron Payne as a standout player that's been impressive at OTAs and talks about the NBA Finals matchup. Kevin Sheehan reacts to the possibility of the Commanders trading for running back James Cook.

6.4.25 Hour 3, More callers answer if they would do the Trey Hendrickson trade proposed by ESPN's Seth Walder. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Commanders' Defensive Coordinator naming Daron Payne as a standout player that's been impressive at OTAs and talks about the NBA Finals matchup. Kevin Sheehan reacts to the possibility of the Commanders trading for running back James Cook.

ESPN floated trade proposals for Kirk Cousins, Jalen Ramsey, and Trey Hendrickson — with Seth Walder suggesting the Commanders send Jer'Zhan Newton and two draft picks to Cincinnati for Hendrickson. Craig strongly disagrees. He explains why the Commanders should not give up future draft capital for an aging pass rusher who doesn't solve their biggest issue from last season: stopping the run.

Hour 1 1:12 - OTA Takeaways: Who's Missing and Why It's Not a Big Deal 8:51 - Why Trey Hendrickson Isn't the Answer for the Commanders 27:58 - Jonathan Jones on Joining the Commanders and Building Chemistry Early

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - OTA Takeaways, Seth Walder's Trade Proposal for Trey Hendrickson + Jonathan Jones Joins the Show 34:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - John Keim Talks Commanders OTAs + Is NBA HC the Worst Sports Job? 1:22:03 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Commanders Pick-6, Chris Russell's Night Out + Real Things

14:13 - Guest: ESPN NFL analytics expert Seth Walder on the Commanders being the No. 6 team in the NFL per ESPN's Football Power Index in its first rankings for the 2025 season, including why the FPI is so high on the Commanders, how we should be thinking about the team in terms of two potential regression areas in health and third- and fourth-down efficiencies, what quarterback Jayden Daniels doing so well in terms of ESPN's Total QBR metric in the 2024 season tells us, why the Philadelphia Eagles are the smallest preseason Super Bowl favorite that the FPI has had since it began projections in 2015 and more 41:56 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning two out of three games at the Arizona Diamondbacks in a series that featured the Nats' offense being dominant over the first two games...and reaction to the Nats designating reliever Jorge Lopez for assignment 59:25 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's sweeping a three-game series against the American League-worst Chicago White Sox in a battle of the two worst teams in the American League and in a series in which the Orioles' starting pitching was excellent Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

ESPN Sports Analytics Writer Seth Walder joined us to discuss ESPN's FPI projections for the 2025 NFL season and what they tell us about the Bengals.Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEgger

On Thursday's show: We were on the air when we found out that the Reds traded Alexis Diaz to the Dodgers, so we reacted.  We also talked a lot about Santiago Espinal, probably more than anyone should talk about Santiago Espinal.We also discussed the comments that came from Shemar Stewart's dad.Also, Seth Walder from ESPN discussed FPI projections and what they say about the Bengals, Miguel Gallardo from Apple TV talked FC Cincinnati, and Scott Springer joined us from Knoxville to talk about the NCAA Baseball Tournament. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEgger

ESPN Sports Analytics Writer Seth Walder joined us to discuss ESPN's FPI projections for the 2025 NFL season and what they tell us about the Bengals.Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEgger

On Thursday's show: We were on the air when we found out that the Reds traded Alexis Diaz to the Dodgers, so we reacted.  We also talked a lot about Santiago Espinal, probably more than anyone should talk about Santiago Espinal.We also discussed the comments that came from Shemar Stewart's dad.Also, Seth Walder from ESPN discussed FPI projections and what they say about the Bengals, Miguel Gallardo from Apple TV talked FC Cincinnati, and Scott Springer joined us from Knoxville to talk about the NCAA Baseball Tournament. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEgger

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Seth Walder joins the show to discuss whether it was the right move to keep tush push and how it allows the league to evolve the game.  Then, they break down the best 2025 offseason NFL season moves including coaching hiring decisions, NFL free agency moves, and picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. All that and more! 3:11 Should the tush push be banned? 11:00 Rams trading first round pick in 2025 NFL Draft to Atlanta Falcons  24:30 Hiring Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator  29:45 Bears hiring Ben Johnson 34:10 49ers signing Brock Purdy to a 5-year $265 million contract  37:50 Browns trading down to the Jaguars at the top of the draft 45:00 Jaguars trading for 3 third-round picks from the Lions 47:18 Zach Buan resigning 50:50 Rams getting out of the Jonah Jackson $17 million contract 55:05 Khalil Shakir extension with the Bills 56:13 Eagles acquiring Dorian Thompson Robinson for Kenny Pickett 57:30 Browns getting Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders in NFL Draft 1:00:20 Josh Allen's new contract Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2pm Hour 2: Seth Walder joins the show on what the Bills grades are with the offseason and what other teams grades were in their offseason moves.

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Seth Walder joins to break down the free agency frenzy by grading the biggest deals we have seen so far. They discuss how the San Francisco 49ers are resetting for 2025, how the market has evolved for edge rushes, and share which teams they are the most optimistic about. All that and more!   4:00 Offensive line moves 19:08 49ers resetting for 2025 27:57 Edge market and value 35:00 How the Chicago Bears have upgraded 40:27 Teams we are optimistic about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3.5.25 Hour 2 1:00- Seth Walder joins G&D from ESPN analytics to discuss the Deebo Samuel trade, and the likelihood of him bouncing back this year. 18:00- Baldi believes that Washington needs more speed outside, do you agree? 30:20- What's going on in our lives that has nothing to do with sports?

Seth Walder joins G&D from ESPN analytics to discuss the Deebo Samuel trade, and the likelihood of him bouncing back this year.

Super Bowl LIX is set. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will meet in New Orleans, for a rematch of Super Bowl LII. Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid, Travis Kelce and the rest set their sights on becoming the first NFL team to ever win three consecutive titles, while Saquon Barkley looks to put a championship stamp on an MVP-level first season in Philadelphia. But before we set our sights on the big game, Ben Solak, Seth Walder, and Michele Steele go through how those two teams got past their opposition in the conference championships and look at what's next for the Buffalo Bills and Washington Commanders after a heartbreaking end to their seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL playoffs are underway, and aside from tonight's Monday Night Football clash between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings, we know who is moving on. But before next week's divisional round matchups suck up all of the air in the room, ESPN sports analytics writer Seth Walder and Ben Solak breakdown how the winners punched their tickets to the next round. Before previewing tonight's super wild card finale. And don't forget the playlist, featuring our favorite stories of 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN's Seth Walder joins to discuss the most fascinating question in football and whether the San Francisco 49ers should move on from Brock Purdy. They break down what it would look like if the 49ers shopped the young quarterback, give the latest injury update on Brock Purdy, and answer what type of painful moves San Francisco needs to make with their cap situation. Plus, they tackle Raheem Morris' clock management in the Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders matchup and whether his explanation makes sense. All that and more! 3:35 Would the 49ers move on from Brock Purdy? 17:14 What would San Francisco get if they traded Purdy? 19:46 Purdy injury update 22:12 How will the 49ers roster change? 35:00 Raheem Morris clock management  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the NFL season heads into its final few weeks, the jockeying for playoff position is getting more intense. There are three teams grouped at the top of the NFC, and with the Lions and Vikings poised to face off in week 18, and the Eagles coming off a tough loss in Washington on Sunday, it looks like the road through the NFC could run through the north. Meanwhile in the AFC, the Chiefs and Bills held serve. Buffalo survived an early scare from the Patriots, and Kansas City scared us all by taking no precautions with Patrick Mahomes against the Texans (of course it worked out). So today ESPN sports analytics writer Seth Walder and Ben Solak dig into the numbers to explain all of the postseason machinations in play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After 15 weeks of NFL football, the playoff picture is becoming more clear. But almost as important as who is going to get in, is how they are going to get there. We saw both the Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks finish their games with questions about the health of their signal callers. While in Detroit, the Lions, already seriously injured on defense, suffered through more pain in a loss to the Buffalo Bills. But that's what happens at this time of year. Nobody is playing healthy. Except for Ben Solak and ESPN sports analytics writer Seth Walder. Ben switches into the hosts chair, while Seth subs in as guest. The pair make sure you understand how the action unfolded on Sunday, and why it went down the way that it did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN writer Seth Walder joins the show to break down the one-sided Texas battle between the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys. They discuss the unanswered questions surrounding the Houston Texans' offense, whether the Texans need to increase their run game, and how Nico Collins' return will impact C.J. Stroud. Next, they tackle whether the criticism of Mike McCarthy is justified, the defensive stars of the Houston Texans, and if it's possible for Houston to make it to the Super Bowl. Later, Tommy DeVito is starting for the New York Giants. They attempt to make a case for why Daniel Jones should still be starting, pinpoint the moment when Brian Daboll decided to bench Jones, and if we have seen the last of Daniel Jones as a starter in the NFL. Plus, they discuss whether the New York Giants should have re-signed Saquon Barkley and if giving Daniel Jones a multi-year guarantee was a mistake. They debate if the Giants should have started Drew Locke over Tommy DeVito and discuss if the New York Giants are tanking. Lastly, they breakdown whether the Baltimore Ravens need to reevaluate kicker Justin Tucker based on his recent performance and what's next for Tucker. 4:10 Unanswered questions surrounding the Houston Texans 17:00 Criticism surrounding Mike McCarthy's decision making  22:17 Could the Texans make it to the Super Bowl? 25:03 New York Giants benching Daniel Jones for Tommy DeVito 39:30 Should the Giants have re-signed Saquon Barkley? 43:10 Drew Locke vs. Tommy DeVito: who should the Giants start?  51:30 Should the Baltimore Ravens reevaluate Justin Tucker? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick and JP are joined by ESPN Sports Analyst Seth Walder to discuss where the Browns go following the Deshaun Watson injury. Nick and JP also discuss how the Browns can be competitve next year, and why are the Browns not functional?

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN writer Seth Walder joins to break down the news of Robert Saleh's firing from the New York Jets. They discuss if it was reasonable for the Jets to part ways with Saleh, how much he was to blame for the Jets' struggling offense, and what the future of the Jets will look like with Jeff Ulbrich at the helm. Then, they tackle the real reason Aaron Rodgers and Nathaniel Hackett are struggling to get the Jets' offense to meet expectations and how this decision will impact the Jets acquiring Davante Adams. Later, they discuss how we will reflect on the decision to fire Robert Saleh.  1:34 Robert Saleh's firing shock value 7:08 Was it reasonable to fire Saleh? 11:13 The biggest problem with the Jets offense 21:40 Is there any other element that points to Saleh's firing? 35:00 How will Saleh's firing impact the Jets trading for Davante Adams 51:13 How will we look back on this decision to fire Saleh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest: ESPN NFL analytics expert Seth Walder on his grade for the Commanders' 2024 offseason, his assessment of the team's revamping of its football operations, whether he sees the Commanders as now being big on analytics, his thoughts on the team taking quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, why Walder especially likes the Commanders having signed edge defender Dorance Armstrong as an unrestricted free agent, two specific things that Walder does not like from the 2024 offseasons of two of the Commanders' NFC East rivals in the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys and more Nationals: analysis of a 9-7 loss at the San Diego Padres in a game that featured benches and bullpens emptying in the bottom of the first inning Orioles: breakdown of the O's suffering a fifth consecutive loss with a 10-8 loss to the American League-leading Cleveland Guardians despite the O's hitting four home runs Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspection Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin solo today opened with a quick thought on the passing of Willie Mays before getting to the first of what should be many "NFL Top 100 Players" lists. This list is short on Commanders although a trade for Brandon Aiyuk would give them a top 10 wide receiver. Kevin also talked about ESPN's Seth Walder's NFL off-season grades, the Nats, some news on the RFK site bill in the senate, Caitlin Clark, and the "QB salary cap" idea. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code Sheehan for a first deposit match up to $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices