The Bills top the Chiefs, the Steelers' defense transforms with a new two-high look, and the Eagles trade for Jalen Phillips. Plus, could Nick Saban return to LSU?
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In this episode:
* Analyze the “great quarters debate” on social media and discuss the trend of NFL owners, like the Colts’, using headsets for direct oversight.
* Break down the college football landscape, focusing on Arch Manning’s development at Texas and a deep dive into the major coaching carousel openings at LSU, Florida, and Penn State.
* Detail the specific defensive schemes from Week 9, including the Steelers moving Jalen Ramsey to safety and the Panthers using two-high rotations and a “big five” front to stop Jordan Love.
* Examine the competitive NFC North, covering the Vikings’ use of A-gap blitzes to pressure Jared Goff and the Bears’ wild 47-42 shootout win over the Bengals.
* The main event, Bills vs. Chiefs, is dissected, with the hosts expressing concern over the Bills’ ability to run on the Chiefs’ defense, highlighted by James Cook’s 100-yard game.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: AFC West Standings & Chiefs vs. Bills Recap
01:17 Why the Colts Owner Wears a Headset on Gameday
03:55 The Impact of Private Equity & Consultants on NFL Franchises
05:17 Breaking Down “The Great Quarters Debate”
07:59 NFL Trade Deadline: Eagles Acquire Jalen Phillips & Jaire Alexander
09:13 College Football: Arch Manning & Texas’s Offense
11:07 Ranking the Top College Football Contenders
12:59 Analyzing the College Coaching Carousel: LSU, Florida, Penn State
17:55 Top Coaching Candidates: Lane Kiffin, Bob Chesney, & More
22:27 The Future “NFL Model” for College Football Programs
25:03 TNF Recap: Ravens vs. Dolphins
28:43 Packers vs. Panthers: How Ejiro Evero’s Scheme Stopped Jordan Love
32:08 Patriots vs. Falcons Recap
32:55 Steelers vs. Colts: Jalen Ramsey’s Move to Safety
37:42 Chargers vs. Titans Recap
39:03 Vikings vs. Lions: Brian Flores’s A-Gap Blitz Package
42:16 Broncos vs. Texans: A Defensive “Grindfest”
44:19 Bears vs. Bengals: A 47-42 Offensive Shootout
48:05 SNF Recap: Seahawks vs. Commanders
50:41 Main Event: Why the Bills’ Win Over the Chiefs is Concerning
58:47 Thursday Night Preview: Broncos vs. Raiders
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