Hour 3: NFL Week 11’s Top 5 Games, NL & AL MVP Reactions, plus actor Tracy Letts In-Studio

Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson and guest host Andrew Siciliano discuss what the Buccaneers have to do to beat the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, why Chief’s offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy hasn’t gotten an head coaching job yet, the seemingly ageless Tom Brady, and his pick to win on Super Sunday. CBS Sports’ analyst Charles Davis and Andrew discuss how the city of Tampa is adjusting to the Covid-19 impact on Super Bowl week, if the Chiefs will benefit from arriving in Florida on Saturday, a defensive back’s perspective of defending against Patrick Mahomes, and if we’ll see any new wrinkles from either time in their usual game plans.  The guys wrap up the hour reacting to the news that reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer is heading to the Dodgers, and offer up their Super Bowl predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Feb 202154min

NFL Network analyst and Super Bowl XXXV winning coach Brian Billick and Andrew Siciliano discuss the 20th anniversary of the Ravens’s Super Bowl win, why a team with a dominant defense can’t win a title in today’s pass-happy NFL, how the Chiefs’ offensive line issues will impact Sunday’s big game, and what a 2nd Super Bowl win would mean for Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid’s legacy.  NFL Network analyst Steve Mariucci and Andrew discuss his preparation for Sunday’s 8-hour pre-game show, how much longer Tom Brady could play, Patrick Mahomes’ penchant for throwing (and completing) high-risk passes, and if the aggressive approach of Lions’ new head coach Dan Campbell will pay dividends.    Andrew wraps up the hour discussing the best Super Bowl host cities, and recounting a great story about his first Super Bowl trip involving too many adult beverages, oversleeping, and somehow not getting fired from his radio gig.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Feb 202156min

Guest host Andrew Siciliano kicks off the hour discussion the dumbest conversation surrounding Tom Brady vs Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LV, and how much longer Brady could play.  Saints 6-time Pro Bowl defensive end Cameron Jordan and Andrew Siciliano discuss what it was like playing a full season under the threat of Covid-19, what it’s like trying to sack Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, if Drew Brees has played his last game in the NFL, if there’s a chance RB Mark Ingram returns to New Orleans, and who he’s rooting for in the Super Bowl. Andrew and the guys discuss some of the odder Super Bowl tidbits including if the coin toss or jersey color could determine the Chiefs-Buccaneers winner. Andrew wraps up the hour telling the guys about his Senior Bowl experience and how the Covid-19 threat is treated a bit differently in Mobile, Alabama that what he’s used to in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Feb 202157min

Rich and the guys discuss which is the most likely scenario between the Buccaneers and Chiefs: a blowout or a close game? Bills All-Pro wide receiver and Rich discuss his relationship with QB Josh Allen and Buffalo’s great team chemistry, why he stayed on the field after the AFC Championship game loss to watch the Chiefs celebrate, and why he can’t pick against Tom Brady in the Super Bowl. Seahawks Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams and Rich discuss the challenges the Bucs’ and Chiefs’ secondaries with face against Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, how his game has changed since coming to Seattle from the Jets, and his Super Bowl predictions.  Rich wraps up the hour breaking down the most important Super Bowl factors and his final prediction for Super Sunday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Feb 202154min

Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss why he wanted to change Patrick Mahomes’ throwing motion when he first watched him up close, the Mahomes vs Tom Brady Super Bowl matchup, Tom Brady’s mindset in cementing his GOAT QB legacy, how the Super Bowl plays out, why he was surprised the Rams traded Jared Goff for Matthew Stafford, and his upcoming ‘QB Confidential’ platform.  Rich breaks some news during the show and confirms that Eagles QB Carson Wentz is indeed on the trade block, and discusses what a trade package could look like. Chris Brockman runs through the latest news of the day including items on former Patriot LB Tedy Bruschi saying Matthew Stafford “isn’t tough enough” to play for Bill Belichick, Deshaun Watson’s rumored interest in the Denver Broncos, and the Chiefs’ team barber getting pulled out of duty mid-haircut because of a possibly positive Covid-19 test,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Feb 202157min

Rich kicks off the hour explaining why the Eagles would be smart to trade Carson Wentz and what a possible deal for the embattled Philly QB could look like. Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Network analyst Terrell Davis and Rich discuss the Tom Brady vs Patrick Mahomes Super Bowl showdown, how the running backs could impact the Super Bowl, how the Chiefs can overcome their rash of offensive line injuries, what it’s like to prepare for The Big Game and his odd bubble bath superstition, and his Super Bowl final score prediction. Rich wraps up the hour putting Tom Brady’s remarkable 10th Super Bowl appearance in its proper perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Feb 202157min

Heisman Trophy-winning Alabama WR DeVonta Smith and Rich discuss why he’s not fully satisfied with his record-breaking season, his NFL prosects, being mentored by Nick Saban, his stylish wardrobe choice for the Heisman Trophy ceremony, and how he should handle pre-draft criticism.  Chris Brockman runs through the latest news including updates in Deshaun Watson and the Texans, Jared Goff’s reaction to being traded to the Lions, Jameis Winston and the Saints, Andrew Luck’s retirement status, and an important Super Bowl Weather Report from Mike Del Tufo. Two-time Pro Bowl DB Michael Griffin and Rich discuss his life after the NFL as a successful cupcake baker, his pick to win the Super Bowl, and his reaction to his alma mater, Texas, hiring Steve Sarkisian as their new head football coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Feb 202154min

NFL Network analyst Steve Smith Sr. and Rich discuss what it’s like for a player preparing to play in the Super Bowl, if the Bucs and slow down the Chiefs’ explosive WR Tyreek Hill, Scotty Miller’s claims that he’s as fast as Hill, if this is the most talent-laden Super Bowl ever, why Deshaun Watson should be wary of the Texans hire of David Culley, his grudge against the new Texans head coach, and his new “Cut to It” podcast. Good Morning Football co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss if the Texans have ANY chance to repair the rift with Deshaun Watson, why he’s having trouble picking a winner in the Super Bowl, the legitimacy of Michael Strahan’s single-season sack record, and how Brett Favre ending up in ‘There’s Something about Mary.’ Rich wraps up the hour breaking down the incredible season put up by Alabama’s Heisman Trophy-winning wide receiver DeVonta Smith.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Feb 202148min