JuJu’s Beginning and Howard’s End (Guest: Michael Salfino)

Please try to tolerate host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) during a brief but annoying introduction as he revels in the Milwaukee Brewers’ division title and treasonously gloats about winning money betting against America in the Ryder Cup. Then it’s on to this week’s guest, Michael Salfino of The Athletic (@MichaelSalfino), who explains why JuJu Smith-Schuster, not Antonio Brown, is the Steelers’ best receiver, then talks about what to expect from Le’Veon Bell if, as has been reported, he returns for Week 7. Salfino, a lifelong Jets fan, then discusses Todd Bowles, Sam Darnold, what sort of fantasy value Quincy Enunwa has, and which Jets running back he prefers. In addition to his fantasy work, Salfino also writes about rock music for Paste Magazine, and he and Fitzmaurice talk about the Beatles, the Stones, and who should be on rock’s Mount Rushmore. There’s also a brief conversation about bowling that includes Salfino’s explanation of why Milwaukee is for bowlers what Coors Field is for hitters. Then it’s back to football, with some discussion about Keenan Allen as a sell candidate, Jordan Howard’s near-term prospects, the return of Mark Ingram and Julian Edelman, and how the Rams’ offense resembles another great offense of the past. Salfino also weighs in on a few waiver-wire prospects, including Nyheim Hines, Nick Chubb, Taywan Taylor and Keke Coutee. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Michael Salfino (@MichaelSalfino) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices