Ross Tucker Football Podcast: Daily NFL Podcast Greg Cosell: 2025 NFL Week 7 Preview Part Two + Steelers - Bengals recap
Oct 17, 2025
Greg Cosell, a veteran football analyst known for his insightful tape study, joins to explore key NFL matchups. He discusses the need for the Carolina Panthers to focus their offense around Bryce Young and Rico Dowdle, along with Drake Maye's impressive pocket movement. The conversation delves into the Chargers' struggles for a reliable run game and Washington's innovative no-huddle offense against the Cowboys. Additionally, Greg highlights Bijan Robinson's dual threat in Atlanta's scheme and previews the crucial matchup between the Bucs and Lions.
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Bryce Young As A Complementary QB
- Greg Cosell says Bryce Young functions more as a complementary quarterback than a lead passer for the Panthers.
- Carolina must build around a strong run game and team defense to maximize Young's strengths.
Vermeule's Take On Drafting QBs
- Greg recounts Dick Vermeule's belief that a franchise must center everything on a drafted quarterback to succeed.
- He warns that without that focus, the organization often collapses and coaches get fired.
Maye's Pocket Movement Matters
- Greg highlights Drake Maye's pocket movement and decisiveness as key traits separating him from many young QBs.
- Those traits improve his first-down and third-down passing efficiency under pressure.