Gregg Rosenthal and old friend Ollie Connolly (readoptional.substack.com) join forces to discuss 10 of the most interesting NFL defenses heading into the new football season. From an established defensive unit in Minnesota to budding juggernauts in Seattle and Green Bay, the duo provides in-depth analysis and commentary on players, coaches and schemes that are set to impress in 2025.

(0:00) - Start

(4:14) - Miami Dolphins

(9:40) - Minnesota Vikings

(17:29) - Seattle Seahawks

(24:28) — Green Bay Packers

(31:30) — San Francisco 49ers

(35:19) — Houston Texans

(37:43) — Pittsburgh Steelers

(41:55) — Cincinnati Bengals

(44:15) — Arizona Cardinals

(46:53) — Baltimore Ravens

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The Most Interesting NFL Defenses of 2025