4th and Short: A CSR Podcast

You got takes about the Panthers draft on the last show. This show is for takes about the rest of the NFL and the NFC South in particular. Falcaholic writers Jeanna and DW share their opinions on Matt Ryan's new mega contract and their reactions to the Falcons draft. They share optimism over the Calvin Ridley pick while Brad and Jon voice concerns. The show then pivots to laughing at the Saints for trading up to select a raw defensive end that some thought was a day 2 pick. We talk about the Buccaneers questionable decision to pass up the chance to improve their horrible pass defense in favor of drafting a space eating nose tackle.  Bonus discussions include the Patriots playing into the Twitter jokes, Brian falling asleep at the wheel, and the Falcons Brenton Bersin.

4 Mai 20181h 7min

Brad, Brian, and Jon go pick by pick, breaking down each of the Carolina Panthers selections in the 2018 NFL Draft. They share their thoughts on each selection and how they think each player will affect the construction of the team. Brad spends the entire show trying to figure out the difference between Louisville and Maryland, and Jon's cat Toby makes a couple of cameo appearances.

1 Mai 20181h 4min

Note: This was recorded Wednesday night, so there is no talk about the Dontari Poe signing.  Brian, Brad, and Jon discuss all the early goings on in NFL free agency and the surprising amount of Panthers activity taking place. They cover the departures of Andrew Norwell, Star Lotulelei, and Jonathan Stewart, whether or not they think they are worth the contracts they received, and it they would have liked to see the Panthers retain any of them at those prices. They also talk about the Bashaud Breeland and Julius Peppers siginings, the Torrey Smith trade, what available free agents they'd still like to see the Panthers pursue, and why the Carolina Panthers are your Super Bowl LIII champions.

16 Mar 201854min

Brian, Brad, and Jon discuss the new(?) Marty Hurney's approach to team building. They discuss their opinions on the cutting of veterans Jonathan Stewart, Kurt Coleman, and Charles Johnson. The guys debate if the Panthers should go out of their way to replace Jonathan Stewart or just roll with what they've got. There's also a conversation about potential free agent wide receiver acquisitions and how they fit with the Panthers. The show ends with some talk about Mel Kiper not being very good at his job. And of course, it wouldn't be an episode without some kicker talk thrown in there.  (Outro song credit: One More Time by I Prevail)

2 Mar 20181h 11min

Brian, Brad, and Jon touch on the small snippets of news happening in Panthers world, namely the departure of Steve Wilks to take over the Cardinals head coaching job and Eric Washington stepping in to replace him. The guys also discuss recent comments made by new offensive coordinator Norv Turner and whether or not his words are starting to ease their concerns. Jon talks about his article on the irrelevance of the run game and Brad recaps his interview with Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel. The guys also tackle a couple of hot in the streets Internet debate and turn to the CSR community for help on topics to discuss.  The 4th and Short suggestion box is open. Tell us what we should talk about.  (Outro song credit: Pressure by Skindred)

26 Jan 201837min

Brian, Brad, and Jon provide their final game review of the season, touching on what went wrong and what went right against the Saints. They also discuss the firing of Mike Shula and their opinions on Norv Turner likely getting the job and bringing his entire family along with him. Jon also throws out some interesting numbers in a preview of a big piece he has coming out later this month or whenever he gets done with it. Brian and Brad share their plans for the site and the podcast in the coming months as we head into the offseason.  Thanks for listening! (Outro song credit: In the End by Black Veil Brides)

11 Jan 201849min

Jeanna Thomas from the Falcoholic and SB Nation rejoins the usual crew of Brian, Brad, and Jon to talk about the Falcons 22-10 win over the Panthers on New Years Eve, among a great assortment of other things. Topics of discussion also include protein shakes, which coaches you'd least like to fist fight, the Panthers being bad, the Falcons being less bad, Panthers vs. Saints talk, Mike Smith being a nice guy, and probably some other stuff.  (Outro song credit: Highway Tune by Greta Van Vleet)

2 Jan 201855min

Brian, Brad, and Jon are joined once again by Jeanna Thomas from the Falcoholic and SB Nation to talk Panthers vs. Falcons. The guys spend a few brief minutes sharing their takeaways from the Panthers roller coaster win versus the Bucs before Jeanna recaps the Falcons poop-tastic loss to the Saints. They also discuss the two teams' biggest weaknesses down the stretch, and Jeanna shares her extreme pessimism for the Falcons both this week and moving forward into the playoffs.  (Outro song credit: Lies of the Beautiful People by Sixx:A.M.)

29 Des 20171h 12min