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Join Trevor Sikkema and a rotating panel of co-hosts for an NFL podcast powered by Pro Football Focus's unique data insights. With PFF's comprehensive player grades on every play, get an unrivaled look at the game—from uncovering hidden superstars to analyzing Super Bowl contenders. As the season shifts to draft preparation, Trevor and his team leverage PFF's in-depth college game analysis to break down the next generation of NFL talent. Perfect for fans at every level, this podcast offers a deeper understanding of football like no other.
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Aug 3, 2020 • 2h 31min
2020 AFC East Preview
Sam recaps his rural vacation (03:05) player opt-out reactions (06:56) AFC East Preview: Buffalo Bills (13:01) Bills WRs fit perfectly with Josh Allen (18:26) Washington Football Team = marketing genius (20:56) Sam goes on another tangent (24:14) Summing up the Bills offense (26:35) Don't forget about that rugby player! (28:15) Buffalo's D-line looks extremely deep (34:10) Bills LBs & DBs are difference makers (37:26) Josh Allen's biggest obstacle: deep ball accuracy (44:48) Extremely tough 2020 schedule (53:26) AFC East Preview: Miami Dolphins (54:46) Miami's O-line looks awful (56:22) Dolphins's defense oozing with potential (01:05:24) Pass rush looks like biggest question mark (01:09:04) Should Tua sit out? (01:10:54) What's a successful 2020 for Miami? (01:15:46) AFC East Preview: New England Patriots (01:19:11) Cam Newton has always been a middle class QB (01:21:56) Jarrett Stidham is the insurance policy (01:28:05) One of the NFL's worst WR corps (01:41:00) Can Dont'a Hightower be replaced? (01:45:41) Bill Belichick keeps division title hopes alive (01:54:14) AFC East Preview: New York Jets (01:57:24) Jet got a haul for Jamal Adams (01:59:40) Quinnen Williams needs to make a major jump (02:04:50) Adam Gase, Sam Darnold have a lot to prove (02:08:12) Supporting cast around Darnold best it's been (02:18:04) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 23, 2020 • 1h 25min
Most over and underpaid players in the NFL, and Covid19 implications
PFF's Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson discuss the most over and underpaid players in the NFL, covid19 implications and answer other questions.
8:38 West coast QBs making too much money
10:15 Overpaid & underappreciated AFC defenders
14:31 Jason Peters returns to Philly...as a guard?
20:30 Playing two QBs in 2020
32:47 Impact of COVID-19 on roster cutdowns
45:26 What will football look like this fall w/ a shortened offseason?
48:34 Justin Herbert won't start week one; Tyrod Taylor is a freak athlete
58:25 The Washington Football team should be called...
1:05:20 How valuable is Derrick Henry versus a league average back? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 20, 2020 • 1h 35min
2020 NFL WR Rankings
Julio Jones is the most dangerous WR in the NFL (02:55) New England has one of the worst receiving groups in the league (10:56) Is Sam Darnold in for another rocky season (16:07) Who is the third playmaker in Green Bay? (21:44) JuJu could dominate this year (24:00) Justin Jefferson needs to be Stefon Diggs 2.0 (28:17) It looks too top heavy in Cleveland (31:43) Rams lack pieces to run their offense (36:17) Texans have exciting, injury prone talent (38:40) DeSean Jackson should be traded to the Chargers (47:30) Eagles added a lot of speed this off-season (49:38) Bengals have more weapons than you think (54:25) Will Drew Lock become a star in 2020? (01:00:00) Hopkins-Fitzgerald looks dynamic in the desert (01:03:50) Which Sammy Watkins will show up this fall? (01:09:13) Buffalo WRs are perfect for Josh Allen (01:14:20) What could Michael Thomas do w/ a legit #2? (01:17:50) Mike Evans looks like Randy Moss lite (01:22:42) Cowboys stockpiled depth behind Amari Cooper (01:26:11) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 16, 2020 • 1h 34min
ACTUAL NFL NEWS!! Contract analysis, Dak Prescott fallout and interview with PFT Commenter
Sam & Steve on doing radio appearances (04:00) Dak Prescott on the franchise tag is good for both sides (08:30) DP may be Kirk Cousins 2.0 (13:50) The table is set for Dak to ball out (15:25) How roster building revolves around one position (24:40) Kansas City’s Super Bowl window may close sooner than you think (31:15) Is Myles Garrett the NFL’s best edge rusher? (31:15) Derrick Henry’s extension proved Titans were in a tough spot (51:55) What is Yannick Ngakoue worth in a trade? (01:05:20) Interview w/ PFT Commenter (01:11:20) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 13, 2020 • 42min
Podcast Special: The Greatest QB Controversy in NFL history, Montana vs Young
For the second PFF podcast special Sam and Steve tell an oral history of the greatest quarterback controversy in NFL history: Joe Montana vs Steve Young.
We spoke to people that were there at the time as well as somebody that literally wrote the book on the subject. We ask how it worked, was it deliberate, how it differed from any other controversy and ultimately whether it benefited everybody concerned. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 9, 2020 • 1h 8min
Mahomes contract and make or break year for Sam Darnold
PFF's Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson discuss Patrick Mahomes contract extension and why this is a make or break year for Sam Darnold.
0:00 Intro
3:12 Why is Patrick Mahomes's extension team-friendly?
19:50 Dak Prescott wants a deal like Kirk Cousins
24:15 Giving Lamar Jackson a 10 year contract
27:20 The Chiefs will win 2 to 3 more Super Bowls
34:48 Can Sam Darnold break out in year three?
43:40 Darnold is the definition of a "can do player"
45:10 At some point, the Jets may cut their losses
51:51 Taking one-year flyers on QBs
55:08 Jets' roster is boom or bust
58:40 Is Adam Gase really a QB guru?
1:03:02 Previewing Monday's show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 6, 2020 • 1h 24min
2020 NFL Offensive Line Rankings
PFF's Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson discuss the 2020 NFL Offensive Line Rankings!
0:00 - Intro
7:56 - Ranking offensive lines around the league
9:45 - At #1, it's the Colts
16:09 - The Saints have the best tackle duo in the NFL
17:40 - Cowboys great o-line is falling apart
23:48 - Browns jump from bottom to top 10
28:20 - Patriots have a weak link at left tackle
33:06 - Do the Eagles have enough depth?
38:15 - Trent Williams allows 49ers to reload not rebuild
43:19 - Texans pass-pro makes up for atrocious run-blocking
45:45 - Chiefs found the recipe for o-line success in 2019
49:02 - Kenyan Drake found the perfect home in Arizona
55:26 - How much will Brady improve Bucs o-line?
57:38 - Questions marks surround Titans' right side
59:38 - Every Bears lineman regressed in 2019
1:03:30 - Rams' o-line fell off a cliff last season
1:06:11 - Giants fans there's hope!
1:10:14 - Chargers guard Trai Turner had his best season...four years ago
1:12:10 - Can the Bengals protect Joe Burrow?
1:17:38 - Injury prone Tua + 32nd ranked offensive line = trouble Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 2, 2020 • 1h 7min
Players with the most to prove in 2020
PFF's Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson discuss players with the most to prove in 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 29, 2020 • 1h 10min
Cam Newton signs with the Patriots, and what pressure types matter
PFF's Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson discuss the recent news: Cam Newon signs with the Patriots. The guys also dive in and discuss what pressure types matter the most.
0:00 - Intro - June 29
2:15 - Signing Cam Newton now is a value play
11:00 - New England's QB situation remains unclear
14:43 - Can the Patriots system elevate Cam?
19:15 - Cam is not a fit w/ New England's WRs
25:00 - Will Cam Newton play like Lamar Jackson in 2020?
28:03 - The odds Jarrett Stidham is QB1
33:48 - Buffalo Bills still have the best roster in the AFC East
39:20 - Chase Daniel is earning more than Cam Newton
41:48 - Breaking down the significance of the QB sack
48:30 - Correlating coverage & sacks
52:42 - Pass-rushing w/ athleticism vs. technique
55:05 - Chandler Jones is a pass-rushing outlier Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 25, 2020 • 1h 6min
Previewing the 2021 NFL Draft
PFF lead draft analyst Mike Renner joins Steve Palazzolo to preview the 2021 NFL Draft class.
00:00 - Intro
03:25 - 2021 QB class will be best since Luck, RG3 in 2012
20:50 - 2021 WR class looks better than year prior
30:31 - Oregon tackle Penei Sewell is a 10-year NFL starter
35:47 - Top defensive prospects Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


