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The 'Fangio Defense' has taken over the NFL. In a multi-part series, Shawn Syed breaks down Fangio's philosophy, core concepts, and the nuances of a scheme that has altered the geometry of the league.

Jan 11

In the era of McVay, Shanahan, Stefanski and LaFleur, the keeper is king. What are defenses doing to stop it?

Oliver Connolly

Sep 23, 2021

Who's the best player in the class? Where is the class strong? Where does it stink? What's the deal with the quarterbacks? More!

Oliver Connolly

Mar 23

Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love and the Packers' bid at history

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Home & Home: Mocking out the top-10 of the draft Listen now | Let's enter the imaginary war rooms!

Oliver Connolly

Mar 23

Jawaan Taylor! David Long!! Darren Waller!!!

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Mar 16

Home & Home: Aaron Rodgers to the Jets; the winners & losers of free agency Listen now | On the latest edition of the podcast, Jon and I dig through Aaron Rodgers’ announcement that he wants to play for the Jets, before crowning…

Oliver Connolly

Mar 16

Tremaine Edmunds! Jalen Ramsey!! Javon Hargrave!!!

Oliver Connolly

Mar 14

The Ravens hit Jackson with the non-exclusive franchise tag this week... and there appear to be no other takers

Oliver Connolly

Mar 10

Home & Home: Quarterbacks, quarterbacks, quarterbacks!Listen now | The Lamar situation; Rodgers heads to New York; draft evaluations

Oliver Connolly

Mar 9

"You’re not always going to be around family on holidays. You’re not going to have free time to hang out. We work seven days a week. You don’t have the…

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Mar 2

Podcast: Eric Bieniemy comes to Washington Listen now | Mark Bullock joins the podcast to discuss Eric Bieniemy leaving the Chiefs to become the OC of the Commanders

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Mar 1

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