NFL With Dan Orlovsky, New Studio/Lottery Ball Unveiling, CFB, And Max Is A Loser Again
Oct 25, 2023
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Former NFL quarterback and current NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky, joins the show to discuss quarterback play, surprising players in the NFL, and his blog posts. The hosts also touch on topics such as college football, the new studio, and the lottery ball machine.
Coaches James Franklin and Lincoln Riley face questions about their ability to win crucial matchups.
Utah's Kyle Whittingham impresses with toughness and consistency.
Alabama's dominance is showcased once again under Nick Saban.
Ohio State's smothering defense and critical plays make them a formidable opponent.
Clemson's offensive struggles and lack of yardage raise questions about their previous dominance.
Controversy surrounding Jim Harbaugh and Michigan puts his coaching ability and integrity into question.
Deep dives
James Franklin and Lincoln Riley: The Losers
James Franklin's Penn State team struggles yet again in a big game, highlighting his inability to win crucial matchups. Similarly, Lincoln Riley's USC team shows a lack of toughness and preparation in their loss. Both coaches face questions about their ability to win when it matters most.
Kyle Whittingham, Nick Saban, and Ryan Day: The Winners
Kyle Whittingham's Utah team impresses with their toughness and consistency, proving to be a formidable opponent. Nick Saban's Alabama displays their dominance once again, bouncing back from early struggles. Ryan Day's Ohio State team showcases their ability to smother opposing teams and make critical plays.
Dabo Swinney and Clemson: Struggles Continue
Dabo Swinney's Clemson team falls short in a lackluster game, showcasing their offensive struggles and inability to generate significant yardage. Clemson faces ongoing difficulties in the season and questions arise about whether they can regain their previous dominance.
Jim Harbaugh and Michigan: Controversy and Trouble
Jim Harbaugh and Michigan face controversy as allegations emerge about an assistant staffer recording and decoding opponents' hand signals. The situation puts Harbaugh's coaching ability and integrity into question, potentially impacting Michigan's future.
Stafford playing better than people think
Matthew Stafford is playing at an elite level, throwing the football exceptionally well. Despite the Rams' recent setbacks, Stafford's performance has been outstanding.
Desmond Ritter is better than perceived
Desmond Ritter has shown significant growth and potential as a quarterback for the Cincinnati Bearcats. While there have been some tough moments, Ritter has demonstrated strong play and the ability to make big-time throws.
Offensive coordinators hurting quarterbacks
Coordinators in Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Tennessee, and the Chargers have hindered the performance of their quarterbacks by limiting creativity and relying on predictable playcalling.
Derek Carr needs to unleash his playmaking ability
Derek Carr has been playing too cautiously and needs to trust his playmaking ability more. He must be more aggressive with the football and take advantage of the talented offensive weapons around him.
The decline of Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson's performance has declined over the past couple of seasons. He is not playing at the same level as before and seems hesitant and less aggressive with the ball.
Quarterbacks who rely on the right system
There are quarterbacks who can thrive in the right system but may struggle without the right support, including Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield, and Derek Goff.
Offensive creativity in Cleveland, Jacksonville, and Houston
Cleveland, Jacksonville, and Houston have shown creativity in their offensive schemes, implementing unique play action, screen game, and multiple tight end sets.
Andy Reid's transformation of the Chiefs
Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs have reinvented themselves, adopting a different style of play and integrating a strong defense, reminiscent of the dynasty-era Patriots.
The Kansas City Chiefs utilize unique offensive strategies to confuse and outmaneuver defensive lines, leaving defensive ends running to the sidelines while both tackles protect the line of scrimmage. This strategic movement and ball fakes lead to big plays, even though the Chiefs claim to not have dominant receivers.
Travis Kelsey's Unmatched Performance in the Middle
Travis Kelsey consistently finds open spaces in the middle of the field, making big plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. His ability to read the defense and adjust his route accordingly enables him to exploit zone coverage and rack up yards after the catch.
Dan Orlovsky Reflects on His Football Career
Dan Orlovsky shares significant moments from his football career, including defending Matthew Stafford's talent and predicting Carson Wentz's potential success. He also reflects on the challenges and rewards of being a backup quarterback and emphasizes the importance of being a good teammate and leader in the locker room.
We're in our brand new studio and the more things change the more they stay the same because Max is a loser again. We talk NLCS Game 7, Diamondbacks/Rangers World Series (00:00:00-00:24:31). Monday Night Football and Kirk Cousins is balling (00:24:31-00:28:59). College Football talk, the big losers Dabo, James Fanklin and Lincoln Riley and Jim Harbaugh and Michigan are in hot water (00:28:59-00:58:07). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including NBA being back (00:58:07-01:14:47). Dan Orlovsky joins the show to talk NFL, Quarterback play, who is surprising him this year, his blog posts, and running out of endzones (01:14:47-02:04:19). We finish with Jimbos and the brand new lottery ball machine (02:04:19-02:18:49).
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