We Don't Know Ball - Ep. 9 w/ tom Schneider - Marathon Mentality

In Episode 8 of Allegedly Sports, M|M and Tom Schneider break down Super Bowl fallout, the early NFL offseason, and one of the most honest quarterback conversations you’ll hear all year. The episode opens with a Super Bowl recap — why the game felt flat, what Seattle did better, and why one loss doesn’t erase a strong Patriots season. The conversation dives into Drake Maye’s late-season play, experience vs. expectations, and why defensive performances often get ignored when offenses struggle. From there, M|M and Tom shift to NFL offseason chaos: franchise tags, massive cap hits, and how teams actually recover from quarterback contract mistakes. The heart of the episode is a deep discussion on QB “retreads” — evaluating players like Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Mac Jones, Kyler Murray, Justin Fields, and more through the lens of opportunity, coaching, and pressure rather than media narratives. The episode closes with thoughts on the NBA All-Star Game, why competitiveness finally returned, and what the dunk contest is missing without real stars. Real debate. Real context. No hot takes. 👍 Like 💬 Comment 📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & possible show name change 01:00 – Super Bowl recap: why the game disappointed 03:40 – Patriots offense vs. defensive effort 05:00 – Drake Maye’s late-season regression 06:40 – NFL franchise tags & cap fallout 08:30 – Recovering from bad QB contracts 10:30 – QB “retreads” and second chances 13:30 – How many QBs are truly franchise players? 18:30 – Kyler Murray, Mac Jones & opportunity vs. talent 22:00 – NFL copycat league discussion 24:00 – NBA All-Star Game competitiveness 26:00 – Dunk contest decline & star power 29:00 – Final thoughts