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Join Pro Football Insiders Kevin Smith Monday through Friday for The Call Sheet Daily, a podcast that draws upon coach's 30+ years of experience to integrate football strategy, history and analysis of the game of football.
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Monday Morning Game Balls: Redemption stories, resurgent offenses and a thinning list of undefeateds...
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Sep 28, 2026 |
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Steelers Chalk Talk: Mike McCarthy should lean into his big personnel versus the Bengals
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Sep 26, 2026 |
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Anatomy of a rivalry: What makes a great one, and which are the best in football today?
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Sep 25, 2026 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Why are NFL offensive coordinators playing from under center again?
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Sep 23, 2026 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: Kenneth Walker's impact on the Chiefs, Bryce Young's revival, and Ole Miss's sweet revenge
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Sep 21, 2026 |
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Steelers Chalk Talk: The first game of the Mike McCarthy era showed major changes in Pittsburgh
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Sep 19, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: Week 1 football mailbag -- with former Gettysburg College quarterback Gary Ricci
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Sep 18, 2026 |
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To blitz or not to blitz? Breaking down the blitz strategies of prominent DC's in Week 1 of the NFL season
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Sep 16, 2026 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: The Bears can't stop scoring, and the Jets and Giants do New York proud
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Sep 14, 2026 |
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Steelers Chalk Talk: Keys to victory over Cooper Rush and the Falcons in Week 1
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Sep 12, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: NIL, pay-to-play and the changing landscape of college football -- with former NFL player Gordon Hill
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Sep 11, 2026 |
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5 fearless predictions for the 2026 NFL season
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Sep 09, 2026 |
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The Michigan clock controversy is another example of football's growing credibility problem
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Sep 07, 2026 |
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Steelers Chalk Talk: What does the final 53-man roster tell us about the schemes we'll see in Pittsburgh?
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Sep 05, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: The daily grind of coaching in college, with Kutztown University tight ends coach Chris Armstrong
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Sep 04, 2026 |
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Is keeping four quarterbacks on the roster a developing trend in the NFL?
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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Quarterback drama, the Chiefs youth movement, and Aaron Donald's return highlight an interesting NFL cutdown day
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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Steelers Chalk Talk: Breaking down the offense in the pre-season finale at Buffalo
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Aug 29, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: 10 "Buy or Sell" items for the 2026 NFL season, with Pez from Pez's Picks
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Aug 28, 2026 |
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For a coach, the first game of the season is the scariest
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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NFL players returning to play in college? Yup. That appears to be happening
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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Steelers Chalk Talk: Rudolph is the big winner as Howard and Allar struggle against the Jets
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Aug 22, 2026 |
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An undrafted free agent's football journey, with former NFL quarterback Joe Callahan
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Aug 21, 2026 |
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Football 101: How to make sense of an NFL play call
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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5 reasons why we should care about pre-season football
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Aug 17, 2026 |
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Steelers Chalk Talk: Pittsburgh's "systematic" approach pays off in Week 1 of the pre-season
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Aug 15, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: Training quarterbacks for the complexity of modern defense, with Coach Paul Callahan
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Aug 14, 2026 |
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How should we evaluate the NFL's rookie quarterbacks in their pre-season debuts?
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Why the Sean McVay offensive system is taking over the NFL
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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Steelers' Chalk Talk: Why outside zone will be the dominant run scheme this season in Pittsburgh
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Aug 08, 2026 |
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Lessons learned from a unique football journey, with former Raiders GM and NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock
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Aug 07, 2026 |
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One key question each NFC team must answer this season to be successful
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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Being a head coach is by no means a one-size-fits-all proposition
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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Steelers' Chalk Talk: Takeaways from my visit to Steelers' training camp
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Aug 01, 2026 |
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The option-based Wing-T offense, with Coach Sal Marchese
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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Football 101: Forecasting the biggest scheme trends in the NFL for 2026
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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One question each AFC team must answer in training camp
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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Steelers Chalk Talk: 3 things I'm hoping to see more of from Pittsburgh's offense in 2026
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Jul 25, 2026 |
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Building an effective screen game in your offense, with Rancocas Valley (NJ) HS head coach Garrett Lucas
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Jul 24, 2026 |
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Football 101: How successful are up-tempo, no-huddle offenses in the NFL?
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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3 ideas the NFL should consider after watching the World Cup
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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Steelers Chalk Talk: Patrick Graham's blitz packages, and what they might look like in Pittsburgh
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Jul 18, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: The value of culture over scheme in a football program, with Rowan University head coach Pat Ruley
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Jul 17, 2026 |
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Football 101: Understanding the primary blocking schemes used in modern football
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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Inside the Numbers: If you want to succeed in the NFL, be great on 1st down
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Steelers Chalk Talk: Can Mike McCarthy produce a higher-scoring offense in Pittsburgh?
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Jul 11, 2026 |
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Creating explosive plays in your offense, with state-championship winning coach Jim Melody of Cedar Creek (NJ) High School
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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Football 101: What do the NFL's highest-scoring offenses do better than everyone else?
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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The Brandon Aiyuk saga is one of the greatest acts of self-sabotage in NFL history
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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Steelers' Chalk Talk: Will the tight ends be used more efficiently under Mike McCarthy?
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Jul 04, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: America at 250 and World Cup thoughts, with Pez from Pez's Picks
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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Football 101: Why are tight ends becoming the most valuable chess pieces on offense?
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Football Rocks: The perfect music lyrics to explain six NFL players and teams
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Steelers Chalk Talk: Why Jalen Ramsey may be the most important player on Pittsburgh's defense this season
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Jun 27, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: How nickel packages are changing football's defensive landscape, with Cody Alexander of MatchQuarters.com
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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Football 101: Do defenses run "plays?" And if so, how are they called?
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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Which NFL players have the most to prove in 2026?
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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Steelers' Chalk Talk: How will Patrick Graham marry his scheme to his personnel in Pittsburgh?
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Jun 20, 2026 |
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Spread offense principles and philosophy -- with Shawnee (NJ) High School offensive coordinator Dennis Scuderi
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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Mail Bag: Brendan Sorsby suitors, Anthony Richardson's future, a T.J. Watt forecast and more...
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Why toughness is the most valuable attribute in sports (Part One)
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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Steelers' Chalk Talk: How will Patrick Graham revitalize the pass rush in Pittsburgh?
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Jun 13, 2026 |
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Breaking down the Air Raid Offense -- with Sam Houston State head coach Phil Longo
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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If the Bears leave Chicago, no one should be surprised
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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What's the best jersey number in NFL history? Crunching the numbers on numbers
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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Steelers' Chalk Talk: What will Mike McCarthy's run game look like in Pittsburgh?
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Jun 06, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: The brotherhood and lifelong bonds created by playing football -- with Gary Ricci
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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"F- Them Picks!" The Rams' radical approach to roster construction and why it's working
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Monday Morning Game Plan: 3 reasons why OTAs are more important than they seem
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Steelers Chalk Talk: What will Mike McCarthy's passing game look like in Pittsburgh?
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May 29, 2026 |
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Jaxson Dart, Donald Trump and the intersection of sports and politics
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May 27, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: Hall passes, Brendan Sorsby's gambling dilemma, and a World Cup primer -- with Pez from Pez's Picks
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May 22, 2026 |
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How does a coach's responsibility differ as a position coach, a coordinator and a head coach?
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May 20, 2026 |
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Aaron Rodgers' return to Pittsburgh underscores the difficulty of landing a franchise quarterback
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May 18, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: Game-planning to defend an opponent's star player -- with Coach Jim Harritopulos
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May 15, 2026 |
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The ten best rosters in the NFL, and a potential Achilles' heal for each
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May 13, 2026 |
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The NFL held its rookie mini-camps last week, and social media went nuts
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May 11, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: Quarterback development, and the challenge of jumping to the NFL -- with Coach Paul Callahan
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May 08, 2026 |
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Forecasting landing spots for the NFL's best remaining free agents
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May 06, 2026 |
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Where do the top quarterbacks in the draft need to improve to succeed in the NFL?
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May 04, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: The NFL's economic empire -- with FFSN CEO Ken Wisnefski
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May 01, 2026 |
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The Steelers should move on from Aaron Rodgers, and other post-NFL draft thoughts
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Favorite draft picks, and the variables that determine the success of a draft -- with Gary Ricci and Wayne Mazzoni
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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NFL Draft Round One recap: Best picks, head scratchers, and did the Steelers get played?
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Ty Simpson to the Jets, and nine other predictions for the 2026 NFL draft
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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The NFL draft is America's greatest reality show
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: Is April the best month of the sports calendar? Plus NFL draft, NBA playoffs and more -- with Pez from Pez's Picks
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Mail Bag: Sean Mannion's challenge in Philly, draft options for the Chiefs and Steelers, scheme questions and more...
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Monday Morning GM: Which NFL teams have drafted the best over the past five years?
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Gridiron Glossary: Split-safety coverage, the "Star" position, the wide receiver "route tree," and more...
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Monday Morning GM: Jeremiyah Love to the Titans, Makai Lemon to the Saints and other perfect fits in the NFL draft
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: Winning with chemistry and teamwork -- with state champion basketball coach John Bruno
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Can NIL and the transfer portal be reigned in before they ruin college sports?
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Monday Morning GM: Starting quarterback scenarios for the NFL's six remaining vacancies
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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The Art of the Audible: How quarterbacks manage football games from the line of scrimmage
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Monday Morning GM: Which NFL contenders have the best and worst backup quarterback situations?
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: Mental toughness in athletes, and the challenge of climbing Everest -- with world-class mountaineer Ted Hedberg
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Confidence = Competence: How building confident athletes helps unlock their potential
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Monday Morning GM: Which matters more when assessing NFL prospects -- talent or "fit?"
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: Proper St. Patrick's Day beverages, plus post-free agency NFL betting odds -- with Pez from Pez's Picks
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Who's at fault for the doomed Maxx Crosby trade, and how will it impact the NFL?
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Monday Morning GM: Does spending big in free agency typically lead to success?
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: Combine wrap-up, and NFL news and notes with Pittsburgh Steelers beat writer Christopher Carter
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Kyler Murray and the struggle of short quarterbacks in the NFL
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Monday Morning GM: Why the interviews are more important than the workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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How important is the NFL Combine in the evaluation of draft prospects? With veteran pro scout Rodrik David
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Monday Morning GM: How the Dolphins, Vikings and Steelers should address their needs at quarterback
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Inside the numbers: What position groups provide the best value in the first round of the NFL draft?
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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True Detective: How football coaches uncover the clues that expose their opponents
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Monday Morning GM: Off-season trade proposals involving Maxx Crosby, A.J. Brown and T.J. Watt
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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The Hot Route: Football history, innovation and storytelling, with acclaimed sports journalist Doug Farrar
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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5 takeaways from the 2025 NFL season
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: McDonald is magic, Kubiak is clutch, and common sense prevails in Super Bowl 60
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: The Super Bowl Show!
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Analyzing explosive-play margins in the NFL, and why it's become the most important statistic in football
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: The Cardinals and Raiders make promising hires, and Justin Jefferson speaks his mind
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Essential questions for five of the NFL's newly-hired coaches
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Gridiron Glossary: Spot-dropping versus pattern matching, simulated pressures, the Mesh concept, and more...
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: The improbable rise of Sam Darnold, and thoughts on Mike McCarthy and the Steelers
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Extreme weather experiences, the greatest underdogs in sports, and NFL championship game previews
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Why Curt Cignetti's message to America resonates beyond the football field
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: 4th-down drama, the Bears high-wire act, and the best coordinator you've never heard of
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Four areas a prospective NFL head coach must master to be successful
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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What's next for the Eagles and the Steelers?, with Coach Frank LaSasso
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: Elite play-callers, Josh Allen's grit, and the resilience of the 49ers
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez and Michelle: The greatest rivalries in sports and culture, John Harbaugh's dismissal, and NFL Wild Card thoughts
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Ranking the NFL's current head coaching vacancies, and the candidates most likely to fill them
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: Vintage Aaron Rodgers, Seattle's suffocating defense, and Myles Garrett's record
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Gridiron Glossary: Fire zones, defensive line techniques, the Dagger concept, and more...
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: A win for NFL schedule makers, King Henry's dominance, and the tanking Raiders
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Call Sheet Christmas gifts to all the NFL teams eliminated from playoff contention
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: Fantastic finishes, Mike Tomlin's "non-losing" streak, and quarterback redemption stories
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Best cocktail occasions, Puka's diva moment, and Week 16 NFL picks
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Gridiron Glossary: The Bash concept, the spread offense, split-field coverages, and more...
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: Philip Rivers survives, J.J. McCarthy steps up, and a curtain closes in Kansas City
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez and BAD: Tragic celebrity deaths, the Sherrone Moore scandal, and Week 15 NFL picks
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: What makes evaluating quarterbacks so difficult?
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: The rise of the Hoosiers, the Rams' unstoppable offense, and DK's big day
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez and Michelle: The wonderful nostalgia of "Stranger Things," and the social appeal of the sport of football
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Counter Gap has come a long way since The Hogs, with Coach Paul Callahan
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and the curse of NFL mediocrity
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Ben Johnson, the Chicago Bears and why coaching matters in the NFL
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Nov 29, 2025 |
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What do advanced metrics teach us about NFL quarterback play in 2025?
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: Shedeur shines, Pickens pops, and the Texans stake their claim as the league's best defense
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: The Gettysburg Address, the Malice at the Palace, and Week 12's interesting point spreads
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Shedeur Sanders and the importance of "processing" at the quarterback position
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: Philly fans, elite defenses and backup QBs own Week 11 in the NFL
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: A Veteran's Day tribute to our fathers, plus the future of gambling and a Week 11 NFL preview
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Building a championship culture in a football program, with Coach Frank LaSasso
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: An upset in Miami, snow in Chicago, and the MVP campaigns of Jonathan Taylor and Matthew Stafford
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Marshawn Kneeland and the mental health struggles of professional football players
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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The four most interesting teams at the NFL trade deadline, and what we learned about each
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: Cincinnati's non-existent defense, Cam Little's record kick, and the rise of the underdogs
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Favorite Halloween memories, the college football coaching carousel, and NFL Week 9 projections
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: The importance of the "middle eight" in football, with Coach Frank LaSasso
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: A special "Game Balls" edition to celebrate 200 episodes of The Call Sheet
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: A gambling scandal rocks the sports world, plus playoff odds for the NFL's upstart teams
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Quarterback run schemes and how to defend them, with Coach Frank LaSasso
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls (Tuesday Edition): A 4th quarter for the ages, a dominant performance by the Browns, and more!
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Mike Tomlin's complicated legacy as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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5 things we've learned from the 2025 football season (so far)
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: Bad teams who are no longer bad, football fans in London, and the Seahawks travel staff
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Pop culture guilty pleasures, and Week 6 picks and props
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: How defenses use split-field coverages to combat the modern passing game, with Coach Frank LaSasso
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: The 2024 QB class shines, and the 1972 Dolphins celebrate
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Memorable athletes who stayed too long in their sport; Plus, betting thoughts for Week 5 in the NFL
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: How tight ends are changing modern offense, with Coach Frank LaSasso
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: Puka's record pace, the Giants' ferocious front, and the pre-mature death of the Chiefs
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: The NFL goes international, America versus The World, and prop bets for Week 4
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: The benefits of layering plays in your offense, with Coach Frank LaSasso
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: Kick blockers, stifling defenders, and a true franchise quarterback
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: An ode to Tony Soprano, plus prop bets for Week 3 in the NFL
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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The Portal: Is the 2026 college football quarterback class overrated?
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: The challenges of defending the Sean McVay offensive system, with Coach Frank LaSasso
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Ranking the NFL's undefeated teams after the first two weeks of the 2025 season
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: Russ cooks, Brandon Aubry kicks, and the Lions stick it to Ben Johnson
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: The best sounds in sports, the NFL's most over and underrated, plus Week 2 betting thoughts
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Remembering the 9/11 terror attacks on America; plus, a preview of this weekend's college football slate
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: The Double A-gap blitz -- why it works, and how offenses combat it
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Week 1 of the NFL season reminded us why football is America's favorite sport
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Monday Morning Game Balls: Ohio State wide receivers, dominant defenses, and quarterbacks getting revenge
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Week 1 NFL preview: Why defenses will dominate in this weekend's season-openers
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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The Portal: Revisiting my interview with Mike Mayock, and thoughts on the severity of the Michigan sign-stealing scandal
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Lessons learned from a unique football journey, with former Raiders' GM and NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Fearless predictions for the 2025 NFL season
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Openers: Arch Manning's coronation was pre-mature. So is his funeral.
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Winners and losers in the Micah Parsons trade, plus Week 1 college football best bets
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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The Portal: Ohio St/Texas, Clemson/LSU, and the best traditions in college football -- with "Big G" Shawn Gurley
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Five challenges football coaches face in preparing for their season-opener
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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On league-wide cut-down day, the curtain closes for a legion of aspiring NFL players
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Openers: What did we learn from the 2025 NFL pre-season?
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: A tribute to Usain Bolt, the wisdom of climbing Everest, and Week 1 college football bets
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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One key question for the 18 NFL teams not yet covered on "State of the Franchise"
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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The evolution of the tight end position in football, with former Florida All-American and NFL tight end Ben Troupe
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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From "wham" schemes to personalized eye black: five trends we'll see throughout football in 2025
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Openers: Taking stock of the NFL's rookie quarterbacks through two weeks of the pre-season
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Toughness in coaching, the Woodstock festival, and America's best decades
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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State of the Franchise -- The Philadelphia Eagles, with former college quarterback Gary Ricci
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Battle at the Beach, and the making of a national showcase event -- with Collingswood (NJ) HS head football coach Mike McKeown
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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The NFL has a field goal problem. Here's what it can do about it.
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Openers: 10 observations from Week 1 of the NFL pre-season
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Ego and its impact on leadership, NFL pre-season narratives, and tips on beating the house
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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The transient nature of coaching: how to change jobs and establish yourself in a new program, with Coach Zach Davis
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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State of the Franchise: The Jacksonville Jaguars, with "Jaguars Insider" producer Bryan Anthony Davis
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Youth sports in America are broken. Where did we go wrong?
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Openers: The NFL's three hold-out stars, and the odds they come to terms with their current teams
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Thoughts and observations on the Pittsburgh Steelers from their training camp at Latrobe
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Spread offense personnel and philosophy, with Shawnee (NJ) HS coach Dennis Scuderi
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Remembering what true courage looks like on the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the "Indianapolis"
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Openers: How toughness and player development are integral to all sports, with NBA coaching legend Jim O'Brien
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Ozzy, The Hulkster, and America's most cursed sports franchises
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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State of the Franchise: The Minnesota Vikings, with David Stefano from Vikings 1st and Skol
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: How Brian Flores baffles NFL offenses with unconventional blitzes and simulated pressures
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Ranking the NFL's new head coaches on the pressure they'll face this season to win
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Openers: 5 intriguing storylines to follow as NFL training camps get underway
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Who would be the ultimate interview; and do star athletes make too much money?
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Coaches Roundtable: The football off-season at the high school level, with Steve Scanlon and Tyler Drob
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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For an NFL head coach, the season never ends -- with 2x Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Top 10 NFL QB rankings -- Why does Jalen Hurts remain underappreciated?
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Openers: The head coach as gardener -- why "pulling weeds" is essential to maintaining a healthy program
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Remembering the Burr/Hamilton duel, and the greatest rivalries and traditions in sports
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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State of the Franchise: The Detroit Lions, with June Whitfield from "Bleachers to Speakers"
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Triple option philosophy and variations, with Coach Brian Hindle
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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The 5 NFL teams who had the most interesting off-seasons in 2025
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Openers: The greatest NFL conspiracy theories, and their origins
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: 4th of July travels, and the allure of man vs. nature challenges
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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State of the Franchise: The Los Angeles Rams, with Mark and Ian from the "Rams Up" podcast on FFSN
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: The benefits of including packaged plays in your offense
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Why do trades like the Minkah Fitzpatrick-Jalen Ramsey blockbuster rarely occur in the NFL?
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Openers: Why the public financing of sports stadiums is a bad idea
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: The NBA has an injury problem; and can you be a great coach if you worry about being "liked?"
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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State of the Franchise: The New York Jets, with Brandyn Pokrass from The League Winners
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Creating explosive plays in your offense, with Cedar Creek (NJ) head coach Jim Melody
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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The Ace Bailey drama, and what it means for the future of the NFL draft
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Openers: A position-by-position look at the NFL's potential breakout stars of 2025
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: The best and worst athletes at overcoming adversity, plus the enduring greatness of "Jaws" 50 years later
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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State of the Franchise: The New England Patriots, with Nick Hogan from "Foxborough Frenzy"
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Building a plan for your team's summer training sessions, with Coach Steve Scanlon
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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31 years ago today, the O.J. Simpson Bronco chase changed America forever
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Openers: Three UFL rules the NFL would be wise to adopt
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: A bucket list for sporting events, plus U.S. Open talk and movie sequels we'd love to see
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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State of the Franchise: The Pittsburgh Steelers, with Steelers beat writer Nick Farabaugh
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: It's Vince Lombardi's birthday, so let's talk Power Sweep
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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The House v. NCAA decision will put an end to college football as we know it
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Openers: In memory of Jim Marshall, and history's most misremembered athletes
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers, and why athletes who speak their minds are controversial
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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State of the Franchise: The New York Giants, with Josh Solomon from FFSN's "The Giant Take"
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Defensive execution in the two-minute drill, with Coach Jim Harritopulos
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Ranking the best NFL players to retire in their prime
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Openers: What football coaches can learn from Seal Team 6 about practice
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: The Stefon Diggs dilemma, more PGA cheating, and are parents too involved in their children's lives?
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May 30, 2025 |
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State of the Franchise: The Washington Commanders, with Washington Football Weekly's Will Kramer
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May 29, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Offensive execution in the two-minute drill
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May 28, 2025 |
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Four takeaways from the first 100 episodes of The Call Sheet Daily
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May 27, 2025 |
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Openers: A Memorial Day tribute to the complicated legacy of Pat Tillman
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May 26, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Bonnie and Clyde, The Tush Push, and the fine line between cheating and finding a way to win
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May 23, 2025 |
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State of the Franchise: The San Francisco 49ers, with The Gold Standard's Rob Guerrera
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May 22, 2025 |
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Training athletes for the mental strain of competition, with Coach Wayne Mazzoni
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May 21, 2025 |
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In the NFL's ever-evolving scheme war, offenses are thinking big again
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May 20, 2025 |
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Openers: Is the linebacker position being devalued in modern football?
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May 19, 2025 |
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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Conspiracy theories, horse race etiquette, and Bill Belichick's fascinating second act
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May 16, 2025 |
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State of the Franchise: The Cleveland Browns, with FFSN's John Suchan
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May 15, 2025 |
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Reflections on 50 years as a head football coach, with New Jersey coaching legend Chuck Donohue (Part Two)
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May 14, 2025 |
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The evolution of the game of football over the past 50 years, with New Jersey coaching legend Chuck Donohue (Part One)
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May 13, 2025 |
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Openers: The consequences of missing on a quarterback high in the NFL draft
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May 12, 2025 |
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The Hot Route: Conversations on football and life, with Pez from Pez's Picks
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May 09, 2025 |
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State of the Franchise: The Dallas Cowboys, with FFSN's Michael Davis
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May 08, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: The pros and cons of pre-snap movement in an offense
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May 07, 2025 |
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Roger Bannister's record mile reminds us that football is the ultimate team sport
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May 06, 2025 |
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Openers: The growing influence of 7-on-7 in football, with NLG founder Marcus Hammond
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May 05, 2025 |
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Five things we learned from the 2025 NFL draft
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May 02, 2025 |
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The sport of football through the eyes of a journalist, with reporter Mark Trible
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May 01, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Building an effective screen game, with Rancocas Valley (NJ) head coach Garrett Lucas
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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How do you determine value in the NFL draft? with FFSN CEO Ken Wisnefski
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Openers: The Shedeur Sanders drama is a reflection of contemporary America
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Which players are the best scheme fits from Round One of the NFL draft?
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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What makes the NFL draft America's greatest reality show?
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: The versatility of the Mesh concept, with Coach Paul Callahan
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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The best and worst NFL teams at drafting impact players
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Openers: Remembering the "Man in the Arena" speech, and its significance to the sport of football
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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The changing landscape of college recruiting, with State College (PA) head football coach Matt Lintal
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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The challenge of evaluating NFL draft prospects, with former Falcons scout Rodrik David
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Breaking down the "Tite" front, with Coach Tim Watson
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Rory McIlroy, Joe Montana, and the challenge of competitive pressure
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Openers: Nico Iamaleava and college football's NIL dilemma
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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The Air Raid Offense, Part Two - with Sam Houston State head coach Phil Longo
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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The Air Raid Offense, Part One: Origins and Philosophy
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Defensive game-planning, with former Browns' assistant Phil Eisenstein
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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How much does arm strength matter for an NFL quarterback?
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Openers: The curious case of momentum, and how it effects athletic performance
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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An early look at NFL betting lines for 2025, with Pez from "Pez's Picks"
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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The crucial role of advance scouting in the NFL, with former Atlanta Falcons scout Rodrik David
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: How to build a game-day call sheet, with Coach Steve Scanlon
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Is the business of specialized training damaging the nature of youth sports?
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Openers: What makes someone "a player's coach?"
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Reflections on six decades of training high-performance athletes, with Fritz Hastings
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Does an NFL prospect's Pro Day workout really impact his draft stock?
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: The versatility of the inside zone play, with Coach Dan Boguszewski
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Wilt Chamberlain, Mel Blount, and the fate of the "Tush Push"
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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The option-based Wing-T offense, with Coach Sal Marchese (Part Two)
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Building toughness in a football program, with Coach Sal Marchese (Part One)
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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From Jay Berwanger to Travis Hunter: How Heisman Trophy winners have fared in the NFL
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: What makes the Power Read concept so difficult to defend?
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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How has free agency changed the NFL landscape for 2025?
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Openers: Does spending big in free agency equate to success on the field?
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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The benefits of a "next play" mentality, in football and in life
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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A free agent's football journey, with former NFL quarterback Joe Callahan
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: What factors do coaches consider when constructing an offense?
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Is Aaron Rodgers the most polarizing figure in professional sports?
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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The NFL is flush with cash, and players are getting PAID. How did it get this way?
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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What are the keys to rebuilding a struggling football program?
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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What does the spy-thriller series "The Americans" teach us about the NFL off-season?
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Breaking down the wide receiver route tree
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Notes from the Combine, Part Two: Separating fact from fiction at the Combine
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Notes from the Combine, Part One: The best workouts and interviews in Indy
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Reflections on life in America on the long drive to Indianapolis
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Breaking down the odd and even defensive fronts
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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How will NFL teams proceed with the demand for franchise quarterbacks outweighing the supply?
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Openers: Lessons learned over the course of a fourteen-year head coaching career
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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The inexact science of scouting college football players
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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The best and worst experiences from 30 years of attending football clinics
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: How offenses use tempo to stress their opponents
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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The New Normal: Bill Belichick aims to create the NFL's "33rd team" at North Carolina
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Openers: A President's Day Mount Rushmore of the greatest NFL players
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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How do you establish great culture in a football program?
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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The Portal: Evaluating the quarterback class in the 2025 NFL draft
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: The Vic Fangio defensive system, and how it stifled the Chiefs
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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The New Normal: Running backs are back, and it's great for the game of football
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Openers: Ranking the most dominant post-season teams of the past 25 years
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Friday Forecast: Best bets and predictions for Super Bowl LIX, with Pez and Ken Wisnefski
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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The Portal: Which players upped their draft stock at the Shrine and Senior Bowls?
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: How will the Chiefs defend Philadelphia's rushing attack in the Super Bowl?
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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The New Normal: Should Super Bowl Monday become a national holiday?
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Openers: Breaking down the coaching matchups that will define Super Bowl LIX
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Friday Forecast: Three football fans reflect on five decades of devotion to their team
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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The Portal: Welcome to the new college football, America's latest year-round sport.
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: How the Chiefs defense buried the Bills with the blitz
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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The New Normal: The challenges of officiating as the game of football evolves
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Openers: America hates the Chiefs. How did it get this way?
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Friday Forecast: Bills vs. Commanders is the Super Bowl America Needs
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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The Portal: Analyzing Ohio State's championship run, with special guest Shawn "Big G" Gurley
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: From Joe Gibbs to Chip Kelly, the counter-gap scheme continues to thrive
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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The New Normal: The first year of the 12-team college football playoff was a success... sort of.
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Openers: Could Jayden Daniels and the Commanders really win the Super Bowl?
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Friday Forecast: Best bets for this weekend's NFL playoff games, with Pez from Pez's Picks
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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The Portal: Notre Dame football alumnus Lionel Bolen discusses what a national championship would mean for the Irish
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Why defending Baltimore's Zone-Read concept is so tricky
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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The New Normal: As the NFL expands its brand, does it risk oversaturating the market?
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Openers: Taking stock of the NFL teams eliminated from playoff contention during Wild Card weekend
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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The Friday Forecast: Who needs a strong post-season the most -- Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson or Mike Tomlin?
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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The Portal: Can James Franklin silence his critics with a win against Notre Dame?
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Whiteboard Wednesday: North Dakota State's Stick-Draw RPO was a thing of beauty
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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The New Normal: The Lions and Vikings showed us 4th downs ain't what they used to be
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Openers: The repercussions of NFL Black Monday
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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The Call Sheet w/ Kevin Smith: NFL playoff contenders vs pretenders and the evolution of the NFL QB
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Dec 30, 2024 |