Countdown to Kickoff

Countdown to Kickoff

Pride of the Jaguars running back Fred Taylor and a special guest preview the upcoming matchup each week with J.P. Shadrick on Countdown to Kickoff.

Episodes

January 9, 2026 41 mins
J.P. Shadrick, Brian Sexton and Kainani Stevens catch up with former Jaguars RB Fred Taylor, CBS Sports play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz, QB Trevor Lawrence, Pass Game Coordinator Shane Waldron and DE Travon Walker. The group discusses the upcoming matchup between the Jaguars and the Bills, Liam Coen's performance in his first year and the under-appreciated sentiment surrounding the team.

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J.P. Shadrick and Brian Sexton catch up with former Jaguars RB Fred Taylor, Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor, DB's coach Ron Milus and CB Jarrian Jones. The group discusses the upcoming matchup between the Jaguars and the Colts, QB Phillip Rivers resurgence and the ever-improving morale within the Jaguars locker room.

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J.P. Shadrick and Brian Sexton catch up with former Jaguars RB Fred Taylor, DL Matt Dickerson, CBS Sports senior writer Pete Prisco, KOA Radio host/reporter Benjamin Allbright and QB coach Spencer Whipple. The group discusses the upcoming matchup between the Jaguars and the Broncos who are both currently on hot streaks and the "it's about us" mentality that is spreading through the team.

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J.P. Shadrick and Brian Sexton catch up with former Jaguars RB Fred Taylor, NFL on CBS analyst Ross Tucker, CBS Sports senior writer Pete Prisco, WR Tim Patrick and Jaguars Assistant OL Coach & Run Game Specialist Keli’i Kekuewa. The group discusses the upcoming matchup between the Jaguars and the Jets, the air of "disrespect" for the Jaguars around the league and the growing chemistry within the Jaguars locker room.

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J.P. Shadrick and Brian Sexton catch up with former Jaguars RB Fred Taylor, Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor, CBS Sports senior writer Pete Prisco, DE Danny Striggow and Jaguars DC Anthony Campanile. The group discusses the upcoming matchup between the Jaguars and the Colts, how the weather will affect both teams game plan and key injuries on both sides of the ball.

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J.P. Shadrick and Brian Sexton catch up with former Jaguars RB Fred Taylor, CBS Sports analyst Adam Archuleta, CBS Sports senior writer Pete Prisco, LB Devin Lloyd and Jaguars RB coach Chad Morton. The group discusses the upcoming matchup between the Jaguars and the Texans, the Jaguars' strong rushing attack and more.

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J.P. Shadrick and Brian Sexton catch up with former Jaguars RB Fred Taylor, CBS play-by-play Spero Dedes, CBS Sports senior writer Pete Prisco, DT Arik Armstead and Jaguars offensive line coach Shaun Jarrett. The group discusses the upcoming matchup against the Cardinals, strong o-line performance vs. Chargers, playing against Calais Campbell and more.

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J.P. Shadrick and Brian Sexton catch up with former Jaguars RB Fred Taylor, CBS Sports Analyst Adam Archuleta, CBS Sports senior writer Pete Prisco, K Cam Little and Jaguars Special Teams Coordinator Heath Farwell. The group discusses the upcoming matchup between the Chargers and the Jaguars, Jaguars nagging injuries, how the Jags can rebound and more.

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J.P. Shadrick and Brian Sexton catch up with former Jaguars RB Fred Taylor, Voice of the Texans Marc Vandermeer, CBS Sports senior writer Pete Prisco, CB Greg Newsome II and Jaguars WR coach Edgar Bennett. The group discusses the upcoming matchup between the Jaguars and the Texans, key injuries on both teams and more.

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J.P. Shadrick checks in with CBS Sports senior writer Pete Prisco, FOX Sports analyst Chris Meyers and Pride of the Jaguars RB Fred Taylor ahead of the Week 9 matchup against the Raiders in Las Vegas. Brian Sexton talks with OL Robert Hainsey and DE Travon Walker about their preparation and the teams outlook as they approach the halfway point of the 2025 season.

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J.P. Shadrick and Brian Sexton catch up with former Jaguars' RB Fred Taylor, Seahawks radio analyst Dave Wyman, CBS Sports senior writer Pete Prisco, RT Anton Harrison and Jaguars QB coach Spencer Whipple. The group discusses the Seahawks' strong start to the season, the perception of the Jaguars around the league and more.

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J.P. Shadrick and Brian Sexton catch up with former Jaguars' RB Fred Taylor, DT Arik Armstead, San Francisco radio host Larry Krueger and Jaguars Defensive Backs Coach Ron Milus. The group discusses the weapons on the 49ers offense, the Jaguars early defensive success and the 49ers plans to replace injured DE Nick Bosa.

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J.P. Shadrick and Brian Sexton catch up with former Jaguars' RB Fred Taylor, DE Dawuane Smoot, CBS sportscaster Spero Dedes and Jaguars' Defensive Line Coach Matt Edwards. The group discusses the early success of the new regime, being first in the NFL in rushing yards and forced turnovers and the upcoming matchup with the Texans.

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J.P. Shadrick and Brian Sexton catch up with former Jaguars' RB Fred Taylor, Offensive Line Coach Shaun Sarrett, Bengals radio broadcaster Dan Hoard and S Andrew Wingard. The group discusses the upcoming matchup vs. the Bengals, the performance of the rushing attack in Week 1 and the trade of RB Tank Bigsby to the Eagles.

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Pride of the Jaguars Running Back Fred Taylor joins J.P. Shadrick to share what he's hoping to see out of the team as they close out the preseason in South Florida against the Dolphins.

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Former Jacksonville Jaguars RB Fred Taylor is back with J.P. Shadrick to preview the Jaguars' Preseason Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints ahead of the 2025 Season. Fred Taylor emphasizes the need for the Jaguars to "get back to the basics" and play penalty-free football. He also touches on Travis Hunter's debut and what year five means for Trevor Lawrence.

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Pride of the Jaguars RB Fred Taylor is back for a conversation with J.P. Shadrick on the Jaguars' home finale against the Tennessee Titans. Fred touches on the keys to success against a stingy Titans defense and points out the brightest spot of the Jagaurs' 2024 season

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Pride of the Jaguars RB Fred Taylor joins J.P. Shadrick for their weekly game preview on Countdown to Kickoff. In Week 16 the Jaguars take on the Raiders in Las Vegas. Fred Taylor touches on the Jaguars' history playing on the West Coast and the need for the Jaguars to take stock of their identity by giving young players reps against the Raiders.

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NFL on CBS play-by-play announcer Andrew Catalon looks at the rookie pass catchers in the Jaguars-Raiders matchup, plus a breakdown of the AFC playoff race with senior reporter J.P. Shadrick on Countdown to Kickoff.

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NFL on FOX play-by-play announcer Chris Myers previews the Jets-Jaguars matchup in Week 15, plus shares insights into his new book “That Deserves a Wow” on Countdown to Kickoff with senior reporter J.P. Shadrick.

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