Sports Illustrated's Audibles NFL Podcast breaks down all the latest news and hot topics from around the NFL with football experts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks.
Super Bowl LI prop bets
If you're planning on betting on Super Bowl LI, don't limit yourself to the simple question of which team will win when there are hundreds of unique prop bets to consider. On a special NFL podcast, SI.com's Mitch Goldich and Eric Single go through the official prop bet packet in search of bets they like on Super Bowl Sunday, from traditional plays like the over/under and the MVP race to cross-sport bets that won't cash until 2018.
1/30/2017 • 54 minutes, 53 seconds
Process of being a UFC fighter, Part 4: The post-fight party
In the final episode of a four-part series, UFC fighter Gian Villante talks about what happens after a fight, including celebrations, meals, injury recovery and more.
11/10/2016 • 17 minutes, 52 seconds
Process of being a UFC fighter, Part 3: Fight night
In the third episode of a four-part series with SI executive editor Jon Wertheim, UFC fighter Gian Villante talks about the secrets of fight night: what happens after the weight cut, how fighters prepare in the locker room, the walk-out to the octagon and more.
11/9/2016 • 19 minutes, 24 seconds
Process of being a UFC fighter, Part 2: The weight cut
In the second episode of a four-part series with SI executive editor Jon Wertheim, UFC fighter Gian Villante discusses the weight cut process and how he loses nearly 17 pounds in one week before a fight.
11/8/2016 • 22 minutes, 9 seconds
Process of being a UFC fighter, Part 1: Getting a contract
In the first episode of a four-part series with SI executive editor Jon Wertheim, UFC fighter Gian Villante discusses the process of becoming a UFC fighter, from getting a UFC contract, to preparing for the first bout and more.
11/7/2016 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds
The Vikings' defense is for real
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Andrew Perloff and Mitch Goldich talk about the NFL's surprises through Week 3. They also welcome in Jonathan Jones, who covered the Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers game, to talk about just how good the Vikings' defense is. How are they similar to the Denver Broncos and are they legitimate contenders?
Listeners can let us know what you think of the show on Twitter and follow Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) and SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
9/27/2016 • 44 minutes, 19 seconds
Is it panic mode already for these teams?
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Andrew Perloff and Mitch Goldich discuss whether or not some teams, players and coaches should already be in panic mode. Or is everyone overreacting when it comes to the Redskins, Colts, Jaguars and others?
Listeners can let us know what you think of the show on Twitter and follow Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) and SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
9/21/2016 • 37 minutes, 26 seconds
Week 1 reactions vs. overreactions
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Andrew Perloff and Mitch Goldich discuss whether some of the big storylines after Week 1 are reactions or overreactions. Is Carson Wentz the man, will the Patriots be undefeated when Tom Brady returns, is Jack Del Rio a genius and more.
Listeners can let us know what you think of the show on Twitter and follow Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) and SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
9/13/2016 • 38 minutes, 25 seconds
Sam Bradford traded and Carson Wentz starting
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Andrew Perloff and Mitch Goldich discuss the surprise Sam Bradford trade from over the weekend and the resulting quarterback situation for both the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings. They also name the most overrated preseason storyline, underrated team, most important player and hand out several other made up awards.
Listeners can let us know what you think of the show on Twitter and follow Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) and SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
9/7/2016 • 45 minutes, 7 seconds
Defending the magazine's season predictions
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Andrew Perloff and Greg Bedard discuss Bedard's predictions in SI's NFL season preview issue of the magazine. They go through each division, Super Bowl picks, and discuss how preseasons QB changes might affect certain races.
Listeners can let us know what you think of the show on Twitter and follow Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Greg Bedard (@GregABedard), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) and SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
8/30/2016 • 54 minutes, 7 seconds
Don Banks's favorite NFL memories since 2000
Don Banks has been covering the NFL for SI.com since the turn of the millennium, and for his final Audibles Podcast, he and co-host Andrew Perloff relive the most memorable moments of the past 16 years, season by season. From getting an invite to the Buccaneers' Super Bowl after-party to watching Tebowmania, the Super Bowl blackout and more iconic NFL moments from the press box, Don and Andrew cram as many stories from his NFL travels as they can into one hour.
8/24/2016 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 23 seconds
QBs who shined and stumbled in preseason openers
With one week of preseason action in the books, Don Banks and Andrew Perloff trade impressions of the quarterbacks who made headlines in their teams' exhibition debuts, then discuss the implications of Cam Newton and Aaron Rodgers's recent headline-making comments before looking ahead to Week 2.
8/17/2016 • 46 minutes, 17 seconds
Preseason picks and a Week 1 preview
On this week’s episode, Andrew Perloff and Don Banks compare notes from their training camp travels, hitting on sights and sounds from Rams, Eagles and Ravens practice. Then it's time to get down to real, live football. Ahead of the first week of preseason play, Andrew and Don preview the storylines they're most excited to see in Week 1. Finally, our hosts put their reputations on the line by drafting lineups of the four teams they think will emerge from the preseason with the best win-loss record. Stay tuned as we keep score for that exercise in futility all preseason.
Listeners can let us know what you think of the show on Twitter and follow Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) and SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
8/10/2016 • 49 minutes, 54 seconds
Steelers training camp, Mike Mitchell interview
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks are remote at Steelers training camp in Latrobe, Pa. They compare the Steelers' skill position players to some of the other top combinations in the league. Then they interview Steelers safety Mike Mitchell on Tom Brady's suspension, Vontaze Burfict's suspension, playing in last season's Steelers vs. Bengals playoff game and more. Don also talks about his time on the road visiting other camps so far this year.
Listeners can let us know what you think of the show on Twitter and follow Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) and SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
8/4/2016 • 43 minutes, 2 seconds
Ceiling and floor for all 32 NFL teams
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks give a best-case and worst-case scenario for all 32 teams this season and pick which of the two outcomes is more likely. They also share the total number of teams they think can win the Super Bowl.
Listeners can let us know what you think of the show on Twitter and follow Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) and SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
7/26/2016 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 28 seconds
The ups and downs of Roger Goodell's 10 years
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks discuss Roger Goodell's tenure as NFL commissioner as he approaches his 10 year anniversary. They discuss the highs and lows for the NFL over that time period, including a look at how he handled many of the scandals the league has faced since he took over in 2006.
Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
7/20/2016 • 48 minutes, 28 seconds
NFL social media follows, blunders and live streams
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, host Andrew Perloff, SI.com NFL editor Melissa Jacobs and producer Mitch Goldich talk about their favorite NFL-related follows on social media, whether it's smart for players to be active on Twitter and why they think so many of them are boring. Usual co-host Don Banks calls in from San Diego to chime in on social media and talk about the Chargers' stadium situation. Then Andrew and Mitch talk about the future of how we consume the NFL, and what it'll be like when Twitter live streams NFL games this season.
Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
7/13/2016 • 55 minutes
Remembering Buddy Ryan with those who knew him
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks invite four guests to pay tribute to Buddy Ryan. They share their own memories and then interview four men who knew him in different ways.
Panthers head coach Ron Rivera recalls Ryan's pre-game speeches from the 1985 Bears' Super Bowl run and shares what he learned from Ryan that he now uses as a coach. SI's Tim Layden, who wrote a chapter about Ryan in his book Blood, Sweat & Chalk: The Ultimate Football Playbook, explained how his defensive scheme worked. Former Chicago Bears public relations director Ken Valdiserri discussed the bond Ryan had with his players and the working relationship between Ryan and Mike Ditka. Finally Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary spoke about the tough love Ryan showed him, and how that shaped his career.
Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
6/29/2016 • 53 minutes, 23 seconds
The five best and worst off-seasons
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks rank the five teams that have had the best and worst off-seasons. Which list do teams like the Texans, Cardinals and Titans land on? Do the 49ers even matter enough to rank? Should there be an argument about teams like the Dolphins and Bengals.
Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
6/20/2016 • 57 minutes, 7 seconds
O.J. Simpson and balancing on-field vs. off-field opinions of players
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks discuss how easy or difficult it is to separate on-field and off-field opinions of players like O.J. Simpson, Michael Vick, Adrian Peterson and others. They also chat about Simpson's playing career, and how he compared to running backs in today's NFL. Finally they talk about Richie Incognito, and what happens when players make political endorsements.
Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
6/14/2016 • 47 minutes, 48 seconds
Bachelorette, Game of Thrones creep into sports
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, host Andrew Perloff and producer Mitch Goldich are joined by SI.com NFL editor Melissa Jacobs. They discuss how and why The Bachelorette and Game of Thrones seem to have crept into mainstream sports media coverage. Ravens running back Justin Forsett, whose cousin is a contestant on this season of The Bachelorette, calls in as a guest. He shares how well he thinks Joe Flacco would do on a season of The Bachelor and then the group discusses which NFL players would make the best and worst bachelors.
Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich), Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
You can catch up on all past episodes of Audibles at SI.com, or subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher or Google Play Music.
6/8/2016 • 45 minutes, 41 seconds
Best storylines in the 100 days before the season
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks celebrate being 100 days out from the season by running through the storylines they're most excited about between now and the season opener.
Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
5/31/2016 • 44 minutes, 58 seconds
Coaches under pressure, Bills' media policy, replay
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks talk about the NFL coaches under the most pressure this upcoming season. They also touch on the Buffalo Bills' controversial new media policy and the direction the NFL media landscape is headed. They finish by discussing instant replay on penalties and compare those calls in the NFL and NBA.
Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
5/24/2016 • 43 minutes, 17 seconds
Peter King and Don Banks give advice to rookies and coaches
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Don Banks hosts with special guest, TheMMQB.com editor-in-chief Peter King. They talk about commencement speeches and give advice to NFL rookies and new head coaches. They also talk about quarterbacks under the most pressure this season, discuss Peter's opinion that kickoffs will be out of the NFL by 2020 and chat a little about Jarryd Hayne's decision to retire to pursue his Olympic rugby dream.
Peter also shares a story about a dream he had involving SI.com's Chris Burke.
Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Don Banks (@DonBanks), Peter King (@SI_PeterKing) producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
5/18/2016 • 45 minutes, 39 seconds
Best NFL rivalries; matchups that have lost luster
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks both give their lists of the five best rivalries in the NFL. They also discuss some of the formerly great rivalries that have lost some luster in recent years. The two also talk a little about the Kentucky Derby, and some of the events on their sports bucket lists to attend. Finally they close by talking about Peyton Manning's off-season plans.
Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
5/11/2016 • 46 minutes, 8 seconds
Way-too-early playoff predictions; good fit or bad fit?
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast—the first episode in the post-NFL draft era!—hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks go through each division and make their very early predictions on which teams will make the playoffs, now that we know their newest players. Perloff and Banks then debut their newest segment called ‘Good Fit, Bad Fit,’ in which the hosts debate whether or not newly drafted players will fit their new teams, starting with the quarterbacks. To cap it off, both both hosts offer up their opinions on the Buccaneers trading up to draft kicker Roberto Aguayo in the second round.
5/4/2016 • 49 minutes, 42 seconds
Best draft pick on every AFC team; Deflategate returns
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks pick out the smartest draft pick currently remaining on the roster of all 16 AFC teams. Then Perloff asks Banks what his instant reactions were to some of this week's biggest storylines, including Sam Bradford's trade request, Josh Norman's contract with the Washington Redskins and the return of Deflategate.
Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
4/27/2016 • 38 minutes, 17 seconds
Best draft pick on every NFC team; Rams in L.A.
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks pick out the smartest draft pick currently remaining on the roster of all 16 NFC teams. Then they discuss whether the Rams' trade for the No. 1 overall pick was a football move or if it was about raising their profile in Los Angeles. They also bring in Sam Farmer of the L.A. Times to weigh in on the question.
Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
4/20/2016 • 40 minutes, 1 second
Biggest NFL collapses; Josh Gordon and the marijuana policy
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks, and producer Mitch Goldich, discuss Jordan Spieth's Masters finish and rank some of the biggest collapses in NFL history. They also talk about Josh Gordon and whether the NFL should or will change its policy on marijuana. Lastly they talk about D'Brickashaw Ferguson's retirement, whether he is really part of the trend of players retiring early and questioning if his career output is more or less than teams should hope for from the No. 4 overall pick.
Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
4/13/2016 • 45 minutes, 23 seconds
Colin Kaepernick, the No. 1 pick, Trent Dilfer interview
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks, and producer Mitch Goldich, discuss the potential Colin Kaepernick trade to the Denver Broncos. They also talk about what options the Titans have with the No. 1 pick, whether they pick or trade.
Trent Dilfer also joins for an interview to talk about Kaepernick, and the top QB prospects in the draft. Dilfer says that he would be "shocked" if Jared Goff and Carson Wentz are not the first two picks in the draft. He also says Christian Hackenberg going to Dallas would be the pick of the draft.
Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich), Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
4/6/2016 • 47 minutes, 31 seconds
Owners on CTE, Kaepernick future, Panthers SB50 hangover
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Mitch Goldich, Andrew Perloff and Don Banks discuss recent comments from NFL owners on CTE. They also talk about whether or not Colin Kaepernick has a future in San Francisco, and if the Panthers will struggle next year because of the weight of losing Super Bowl 50. Finally they discuss sports writers tweeting about politics, the reaction from fans and whether or not the #sticktosports movement has merit.
Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich), Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
3/30/2016 • 49 minutes, 29 seconds
NFL rule changes and QB musical chairs
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Mitch Goldich and Andrew Perloff discuss this offseason's NFL rule changes, as well as some rule changes that weren't made but should have been. They also talk about quarterback musical chairs, and which QBs should and will go to which teams. They answer several questions from the social media mailbag, and Perloff spends time making fun of Mitch's taste in movies.
Listeners can submit questions to the mailbag by tweeting at Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich), Andrew Perloff (@AndrewPerloff) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL).
3/23/2016 • 52 minutes, 38 seconds
NFL March Madness: Cinderellas, a selection committee and more
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Mitch Goldich and Don Banks discuss March Madness, NFL style. They talk about potential Cinderella teams next season and favorites who could take a step back. They also talk about the power conferences, ranking divisions in order of strength. They finish the episode by imagining how the NFL would be different if a selection committee determined the playoff field. Who belongs on the committee, and what ramifications would it have on the way teams treat Week 17?
Listeners can follow Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or Don Banks (@DonBanks) on Twitter, or submit questions to future Audibles mailbags by tweeting at @SI_NFL.
3/16/2016 • 46 minutes, 39 seconds
Brandon Boykin on what it's like being a free agent
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Mitch Goldich interviews free agent cornerback Brandon Boykin. They talk about what his experience has been like preparing to go through NFL free agency for the first time. Boykin explains what it's like playing through a contract year, being considered mostly a slot corner, why he doesn't like to play as himself in Madden and whether or not he'd be open to a reunion with the Eagles or his former coach Chip Kelly on the 49ers.
Listeners can follow Mitch Goldich on Twitter at @mitchgoldich or submit questions for future mailbag episodes at @SI_NFL.
3/9/2016 • 23 minutes, 16 seconds
Free agency and franchise tags
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Mitch Goldich and Doug Farrar discuss free agency and franchise tags. They talk about specific players, plus ways to change the franchise tag process. They also talk about Tom Brady's contract extension, and guess which quarterbacks will still still be with their current teams in 2019. They finish the episode by speculating good teams to appear on HBO's 'Hard Knocks' next summer and answering questions from the social media mailbag.
Listeners can submit questions to the mailbag by tweeting at Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or Doug Farrar (@SI_DougFarrar).
3/2/2016 • 46 minutes, 16 seconds
What teams and media get out of the combine
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Doug Farrar and Chris Burke discuss what NFL teams look for at the NFL Scouting Combine. They also talk about what media members like themselves get out of the experience of covering the combine, and some of the changes they would prefer to make. Finally they open the social media mailbag to answer questions about how they would change the franchise tag, the future of Melvin Gordon and a look at some NFC East teams.
Listeners can submit questions to the mailbag by tweeting at Doug Farrar (@SI_DougFarrar), Chris Burke (@ChrisBurke_SI) or producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich).
2/23/2016 • 41 minutes, 17 seconds
Peyton Manning's legacy and Super Bowl LI odds
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Mitch Goldich and Doug Farrar discuss how Peyton Manning's legacy will be affected by his Super Bowl 50 win and the recent media attention given the litigation surrounding his alleged actions at the University of Tennessee. They also take an early, early look at the Super Bowl LI odds. They finish the episode by answering questions from the social media mailbag.
Listeners can submit questions to the mailbag by tweeting at Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or Doug Farrar (@SI_DougFarrar).
2/17/2016 • 44 minutes, 46 seconds
2015 season in review
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Doug Farrar and Chris Burke look back at Super Bowl 50 and then give a 2015 season in review. They discuss takeaways from the Super Bowl and whether or not teams can emulate Denver's success. For the season in review segment, Doug and Chris discuss the best personnel moves from last off-season, under-the-radar teams that improved and overachieving teams that may regress next year. They finish the episode by answering questions from the social media mailbag.
2/10/2016 • 42 minutes, 36 seconds
Super Bowl 50 prop bets
In this special Super Bowl week episode of the Audibles Podcast, Mitch Goldich and Chris Burke discuss Super Bowl 50 prop bets. Among the bets discussed:
Ted Ginn Jr. winning MVP at 35/1 odds; the jersey number of the player who scores the first touchdown being over or under 22.5; Peyton Manning having over or under 1.5 rushing attempts; Fozzy Whittaker having over or under 5.5 yards from scrimmage; Chris Bosh having more rebounds than Demaryius Thomas has receptions; Emmanuel Sanders having more receiving yards than Rory McIlroy's fourth round score; which coach will throw the first challenge flag; and much, much more.
2/3/2016 • 40 minutes, 57 seconds
Super Bowl 50 preview
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Doug Farrar and Chris Burke preview Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos. They break down both sides of the ball, special teams, keys to the game and of course make their predictions.
2/2/2016 • 41 minutes, 33 seconds
SI NFL Special: The final minutes of Super Bowl XXXIV
Some know it as "The Tackle." Others call it "One Yard Short." But whatever you call it, the final play of Super Bowl XXXIV stands as one of the most memorable endings in the history of the NFL's championship game. In this special edition of the Audibles podcast narrated by SI's Don Banks, members of the Rams and Titans teams that played in that game recall that final play, and the topsy-turvy game that preceded it. |||| Produced by Alexander Abnos. Music by Circus Marcus [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/CIRCUSMARCUS/], Jon Luc Hefferman [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jon_Luc_Hefferman/], The Losers [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Losers/], Todd Walck [https://soundcloud.com/todd-walck/16-lets-go-ship-percussion], Kai Engel [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/], and Chris Zabriskie [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/]. |||| Audibles is brought to you by FreshBooks. For freelancers and small business owners, Freshbooks takes the pain out of accounting. Have a question about the service? A real-live human will answer every call in about three rings. Get your 30-day free trial by going to FreshBooks.com/audibles and entering the promo code AUDIBLES.
2/1/2016 • 34 minutes, 5 seconds
The competing perceptions of Cam Newton
There’s still plenty of time to break down what promises to be a scintillating Super Bowl 50 matchup between the Panthers and Broncos, so on this week’s Audibles Podcast, we take a break from the Xs and Os to cover the other NFL topics making the rounds this month. First, SI.com NFL editor Melissa Jacobs and Andrew Perloff join the show to defend both ends of the spectrum of the public’s opinion of soon-to-be MVP Cam Newton. Then Doug Farrar and Melissa discuss the significance of the Bills hiring Kathryn Smith to their coaching staff before answering your mailbag questions on Brock Osweiler, Dave DeGuglielmo and more.
1/27/2016 • 46 minutes, 9 seconds
Audibles Overtime: Geoff and Mitchell Schwartz
On this special Audibles Overtime episode, Doug Farrar talks with NFL offensive linemen Geoff and Mitchell Schwartz about their contrasting situations with the Giants, brotherhood and what they expect out of their new coaches next season.
1/20/2016 • 30 minutes, 17 seconds
Conference championship preview, divisional losers and head coaches
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Doug Farrar and Chris Burke preview both conference championship games. They also discuss which divisional round losers are best and worst positioned to contend next year, offer thoughts on the end of the head coach hiring cycle and answer questions from the social media mailbag.
1/20/2016 • 46 minutes, 41 seconds
Audibles Overtime: Greg Cosell previews the divisional round
On a special Audibles Overtime episode of the podcast, Doug Farrar chats with Greg Cosell of NFL Films about this weekend’s four divisional round matchups, including what makes the Cardinals’ passing game so special, the strength of the Chiefs’ defense, how Russell Wilson has turned things around and what to expect from Peyton Manning.
1/13/2016 • 42 minutes, 50 seconds
Wild-card surprises and divisional round preview
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Doug Farrar and Chris Burke discuss surprises from wild-card weekend. They also preview all four divisional playoff games and answer questions from the social media mailbag.
1/13/2016 • 49 minutes, 32 seconds
Head coach openings and wild-card preview
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Doug Farrar and Chris Burke discuss ideal candidates for each open head coaching job and break down all four wild-card weekend games. Doug also chats with Dan Hatman of the Scouting Academy about Black Monday and front offices across the league. Doug and Chris also answer questions from the social media mailbag.
1/7/2016 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 13 seconds
Week 17 preview and tough matchups for top seeds
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Doug Farrar and Chris Burke discuss the toughest playoff matchups for the top seeds, plus potential changes to the playoff format. This week’s guest is Sam Monson, a senior analyst at Pro Football Focus, who explains his work at PFF and gives insights into players and teams around the league. Finally, Doug and Chris answer questions from the social media mailbag and make their Week 17 picks.
12/30/2015 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Week 16 preview and Super Bowl matchups
Doug Farrar and Chris Burke discuss their dream matchups for Super Bowl 50, plus some sneaky players who are gelling just in time for the playoffs. This week’s guest is Fox and NFL Network analyst Charles Davis, who draws on his own playing experience to examine the Odell Beckham and Josh Norman fight. Finally, Doug and Chris answer questions from the social media mailbag and make their Week 16 picks.
12/23/2015 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 28 seconds
Week 15, mobile QBs, hot seat talk and more
Chris Burke and Doug Farrar discuss the success of several mobile quarterbacks around the league, as well as the coaches most likely to be fired at the end of the season and the coordinators and college coaches who might be tabbed to replace them. This week’s guest: Tony Khan, Senior Vice President of Football Technology and Analytics for the Jaguars, who joins Doug to discuss the marriage of advanced statistics and football evaluation, as well as the progress Jacksonville has made on the field this season.
12/16/2015 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 54 seconds
Week 14 preview, MVP talk and Trey Wingo
Doug Farrar and Chris Burke discuss Cam Newton’s place among the MVP front-runners and trade their picks for the teams and units nobody wants to face right now. Then ESPN’s Trey Wingo joins the show to discuss how he prepares to host NFL Live and his thoughts on some of the biggest topics around the league right now. Chris and Doug wrap up the show by answering your social media mailbag questions and picking every game of Week 14.
12/9/2015 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 13 seconds
Week 13 preview and Will Carroll on concussions
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar discuss Brock Osweiler, Johnny Manziel and other backup quarterbacks around the league. They also discuss the mediocre NFC East and the top of the 2016 draft board. Then Doug chats with FanDuel Managing Editor Will Carroll, a noted sports medicine expert, about the league's concussion spotting policies. Chris and Doug wrap up the show by answering your social media mailbag questions and picking every game of Week 12.
12/2/2015 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 9 seconds
Week 12 preview and Jim Trotter on Junior Seau
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar discuss the officiating mistakes that have been way too prevalent this season. They also discuss whether or not the Eagles should pull the plug on the Chip Kelly era, and what went wrong in spotting Case Keenum's concussion during the Rams' Week 11 game. Then Doug chats with Jim Trotter (formerly of SI, now of ESPN) about his recent book on Junior Seau. Chris and Doug wrap up the show by answering your social media mailbag questions and picking every game of Week 12.
11/25/2015 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 16 seconds
Week 11 preview, Manning, Manziel and more
On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar preview Week 11, starting with the quarterback news in Denver and Cleveland. The also discuss which second-place team has the best chance to go on a Super Bowl run. Then Doug interviews Greg Cossell of NFL Films and ESPN's NFL Matchup about the Patriots, Bengals and more. Finally, Chris and Doug wrap up the show by answering your social media mailbag questions and picking every game of Week 11.
11/18/2015 • 59 minutes, 24 seconds
Week 10 preview and the NFLPA’s George Atallah
Chris Burke and Doug Farrar discuss the cloud cast over the weekend’s action by the release of the photos from Greg Hardy’s domestic abuse case. They also pick out potential losses down the road for the three remaining undefeated teams and hand out their midseason awards. Then George Atallah, the NFLPA’s Assistant Executive Director of External Affairs, joins the podcast to explain the union’s role in appealing on behalf of players like Hardy who have run afoul of the personal conduct policy. Chris and Doug wrap up the show by answering your social media mailbag questions and picking every game of Week 10.
11/11/2015 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 15 seconds
Week 9 Preview; Amy Trask
Doug Farrar and Chris Burke discuss Ken Whisenhunt's firing and Colin Kaepernick's benching. Then they take a mulligan on their preseason Super Bowl picks and make Week 9 picks. Doug also interviews former Raiders CEO Amy Trask.
11/4/2015 • 59 minutes, 20 seconds
Week 8 preview; Greg Hardy's future
Doug Farrar and Chris Burke discuss the respective rapid declines of the Ravens and Texans, look into the future for a few head coaches whose jobs may be in jeopardy and project the most and least likely teams to go unbeaten. Then SI.com NFL editor Melissa Jacobs joins the show to discuss Greg Hardy's latest blow-up and the Cowboys' tone-deaf response. Chris and Doug wrap up this week's show by getting you ready for Week 8 with their game picks and predictions.
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10/28/2015 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 43 seconds
Week 7 preview; Ben Volin on the Patriots
Are the Panthers for real? Should the Cardinals be concerned? On this week's episode, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar break down the top stories of Week 6, discuss Sunday night's wild Patriots–Colts game with Boston Globe reporter Ben Volin, answer listener questions and set the table for Week 7 with their picks and predictions.
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10/22/2015 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 25 seconds
Overreactions Week 5, Josh McCown, Godzilla and Playboy
On this week's Audibles podcast, SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar wrap up Week 5 in the NFL by discussing the Cleveland Browns' current QB situation, Todd Gurley's emergence and much more.
10/13/2015 • 51 minutes, 18 seconds
Overreactions Week 4, Seattle's batted balls, the Chiefs' woes and more
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar discuss the batted-ball fiasco from Monday night in Seattle, the Kansas City Chiefs' slow start, the Dolphins' chances with new head coach Dan Campbell and much more.
10/6/2015 • 47 minutes, 29 seconds
Overreactions Week 3, Aaron Rodgers' greatness, flags flying on Sundays and more
SI.com's John DePetro, Doug Farrar and Chris Burke talk the woeful Chicago Bears, the improving Oakland Raiders, the Super Bowl bound Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots and much more on this week's Sports Illustrated Audibles podcast.
9/29/2015 • 44 minutes, 56 seconds
Week 2 overreactions, are the Cowboys done, are the Cardinals the NFL's best and more
SI.com's John DePetro, Doug Farrar and Chris Burke talk the Cowboys's chances without Tony Romo, discuss who is the NFL best and worst after Week 2, answer listener questions and more.
9/22/2015 • 48 minutes, 27 seconds
NFL Overreactions from Week 1, Twitter mailbag
Week 1 of the 2015 NFL season is in the books, which means it's time to roll out this year's wave of sweeping conclusions off of season openers around the league. The Colts are in trouble, while the Bills cannot be stopped. The twilight of Peyton Manning's career is coming on more quickly than expected. Chip Kelly's system has been figured out. Adrian Peterson is washed up. The Raiders and Buccaneers are the two worst teams in the league—OK, that last one might have some legs to it. On this week's Audibles Podcast, John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar sift through the week's biggest storylines and determine which overreactions carry the most merit before taking to Twitter to answer mailbag questions from listeners.
9/16/2015 • 50 minutes, 53 seconds
The top 25 under 25, 2015 NFL season predictions and listener mailbag
On this week's SI.com Audibles NFL Podcast Chris Burke and Doug Farrar break down their top 25 players under 25, pick their playoff teams and Super Bowl winners, and answer listener questions.
9/9/2015 • 44 minutes, 38 seconds
RGIII out, Cousins is in, Taylor takes over in Buffalo, suspended Steelers and the death of RB
Sports Illustrated's Audibles NFL Podcast breaks down all the latest news and hot topics from around the NFL with football experts Chris Burke and Doug Farrar.
9/2/2015 • 1 hour, 17 seconds
Keys for Winston, Mariota in Year 1; most valuable backup QBs; reader mail
SI.com's Ben Eagle, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar break down what Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota need to do to be successful in their rookie years, examine which backup QBs have the most trade value and answer reader mail.
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8/26/2015 • 51 minutes, 19 seconds
Preseason takeaways, reader mail
SI.com's Ben Eagle, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar break down the lessons they learned in Week 1 of the preseason and answer reader mailbag questions.
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8/18/2015 • 47 minutes, 4 seconds
Sports Illustrated Joins Panoply Network
For more than 60 years, Sports Illustrated has championed its brand of quality sports journalism. Today, SI announces a new partnership … one that helps us tell the stories that matter to your life, through today’s mobile channels.
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8/17/2015 • 3 minutes, 1 second
Audibles Podcast, 08/12/15: Preseason primer, listener mail
SI.com's Ben Eagle, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar examine the teams and storylines to watch during the preseason and open up the listener mailbag.
8/12/2015 • 54 minutes, 24 seconds
Audibles Podcast, 08/07/15: Worst QB situations, best QB-RB combos, more
SI.com's Ben Eagle, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar take stock of the worst QB situations in the NFL, single out the best QB-RB combos and tackle reader mail.
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8/7/2015 • 38 minutes, 55 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Deflategate and the camp storylines it's overshadowing
It seemed like an impossible task, stretching the mid-January uproar over allegations that the Patriots had deflated footballs into enough fuel for an entire six-month off-season's supply of debate and intrigue, but the NFL has never shied away from a challenge. This week's announcement that the league would uphold Tom Brady's four-game suspension ensured that training camps around the country would open in the shadow of the league's ongoing war of words with Brady and the players' union.
On this week's episode of the Audibles Podcast, SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar discuss who's to blame for the Deflategate saga and continue to unpack the story that just won't go away before looking ahead to the other storylines to watch during the first full week of training camp.
7/31/2015 • 41 minutes, 53 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Top three teams, bottom three teams heading into training camps
On this episode of the Audibles podcast, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar name their top three teams and bottom three teams heading into NFL training camps, which are just around the corner. They also peg one player who needs to have a huge training camp.
7/24/2015 • 27 minutes, 53 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Discussing the five franchise-tagged players without new deals
In this episode of the Audibles Podcast, Chris Burke, Doug Farrar and John DePetro discuss the situations of the five players who were hit with franchise tags but have yet to sign long-term deals ahead of the July 15 deadline—most notably, Dez Bryant, Demaryius Thomas and Justin Houston.
7/14/2015 • 29 minutes, 27 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Best NFL player by uniform number in the Super Bowl Era
In this episode of Audibles, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar discuss their large project on SI.com this week -- choosing the best NFL player by uniform number in the Super Bowl era -- and talk about which active players could reach the list by the end of their NFL career.
7/7/2015 • 29 minutes, 37 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Toughest division in NFL, more
SI.com's Ben Eagle, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar play fill in the blank, debating the NFL's toughest division, under .500 team poised to jump in the playoffs and more.
6/18/2015 • 44 minutes, 9 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Second-year players on the verge of a breakout
SI.com's Ben Eagle and Doug Farrar look across the league to determine which second-year players are poised to break out in their sophomore seasons.
6/11/2015 • 34 minutes, 2 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Overpaid, underpaid $100M QBs
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar examine the QBs in the $100M club to determine which are overpaid and underpaid.
6/4/2015 • 59 minutes, 4 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Discussing the change to the PAT
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar dive into the recent change to the PAT, discussing whether or not it's a big deal, which teams will benefit most and more.
5/21/2015 • 26 minutes, 49 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Playing Fact or Fiction with recent headlines
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar separate fact from fiction with recent NFL headlines.
5/15/2015 • 37 minutes, 33 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Handing out 2015 NFL draft superlatives
SI.com's Ben Eagle, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar hand out some superlatives for the 2015 NFL draft, including their favorite/least favorite picks, steals/reaches and more.
5/7/2015 • 45 minutes, 51 seconds
Audibles Podcast: 2015 NFL Mock Draft
SI.com's Ben Eagle, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar project Round 1 of the 2015 NFL draft in the first Audibles Mock Draft Podcast.
4/29/2015 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 18 seconds
Audibles Podcast: 2015 NFL draft All-Tape Team
SI.com's Ben Eagle, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar break down their All-Tape Team, consisting of underrated 2015 NFL draft prospects who shine on the field.
4/23/2015 • 34 minutes, 56 seconds
Next-level college stats with Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus
In this podcast, Doug Farrar of Sports Illustrated gets on the horn with Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus to discuss PFF's new and major project -- College Football Focus, in which Steve and his army of charters have charted every FBS game of the 2014 season. That's over 800 games, kids. And with that work, College Football Focus now provides an entirely new level of draft analysis -- going beyond "highlight bias" and getting deep into how the 2015 draft prospects actually produced -- and what this class could actually provide.
4/14/2015 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 53 seconds
Stephen White Draft Podcast _D-Linemen and Edge Rushers
In this podcast, Doug Farrar of Sports Illustrated talks with Stephen White, former defensive lineman for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets, about the best and most intriguing defensive tackles, defensive ends and pure edge rushers in the 2015 draft class. Stephen brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, and this is a must-listen!
4/12/2015 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 50 seconds
Discussing draftable defensive linemen with Greg Cosell
The 2015 class of defensive linemen is one of the more gifted and versatile in recent years, with several players who could succeed in the NFL at multiple roles and positions. To sort it all out, Doug Farrar of Sports Illustrated and Greg Cosell of NFL Films and ESPN's NFL Matchup bring their tape notes and break down all the big names -- USC's Leonard Williams, Washington's Danny Shelton, Missouri's Shane Ray and Nebraska's Randy Gregory among them -- and some lesser-known prospects you might not be aware of. This is a must-listen, especially for those who believe that the NFL has become more scheme-versatile on defense than ever before.
4/12/2015 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 55 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Second-year players under the microscope
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar discuss the second-year players under the microscope in 2015, including Jadeveon Clowney and Johnny Mannziel, as well as the sophomores poised for a big leap in their second season.
4/9/2015 • 38 minutes, 41 seconds
Discussing draftable offensive linemen with Greg Cosell
The 2015 draft class of offensive linemen is very deep from tackle to guard to center, and one of the more interesting and potentially befuddling things about this class is how many players who have excelled at one or more positions in the NCAA could be better off lining up somewhere else when it's their time in the NFL. In the latest edition of their draft podcast series, Doug Farrar of Sports Illustrated and Greg Cosell of NFL Films and ESPN's NFL Matchup break down the big names, some underrated surprises, and where these guys should all line up at the next level.
4/3/2015 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 42 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Inside the SI64, our ranking of top NFL draft prospects
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar take you behind the scenes of this year's SI64, discussing how the list was compiled, the most polarizing prospects and the depth of this year's class.
4/2/2015 • 33 minutes, 32 seconds
Discussing draftable receivers with Greg Cosell
The 2015 draft class of receivers is one of the deepest in recent memory, and there are all kinds and types for NFL teams to consider -- everything from top-tier game-changers to perfect complementary pieces, to talented players in need of development work. It's time for Doug Farrar of Sports Illustrated and Greg Cosell of NFL FIlms and ESPN's NFL Matchup to move through this group of pass-catchers player by player and determine their best NFL traits and fits.
3/27/2015 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 36 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Off-season Fact or Fiction
Don't believe everything you hear. SI.com's Ben Eagle, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar sift through off-season quotes to determine who is tipping their hand (Mariota to the Titans?) and who is blowing smoke (do the Saints really plan to keep Brees?).
3/25/2015 • 47 minutes, 15 seconds
Handing out grades for 2015 NFL free agency
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar take stock of NFL free agency, handing out grades to the most active teams, including the Dolphins, Eagles, Bills and more.
3/19/2015 • 45 minutes, 49 seconds
Audibles Podcast: 2015 NFL free agency preview
SI.com's Ben Eagle, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar look ahead to free agency, examining if Ndamukong Suh is one of the best free agents of all time, if it's worth opening the wallet for a wide receiver and more.
3/4/2015 • 28 minutes, 13 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Super Bowl XLIX preview
Who will win Super Bowl XLIX? SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar take a deep dive on the title game, breaking down the biggest questions for each team and storylines and prop bets to watch.
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar take a deep dive on the AFC and NFC title games, examining matchups, storylines and X-factors to watch.
1/14/2015 • 29 minutes, 3 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Divisional storylines no one is talking about
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar highlight the under-the-radar storylines no one is talking about entering the divisional round of the playoffs.
1/7/2015 • 26 minutes, 1 second
Audibles Podcast: Wild-card storylines no one is talking about
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar highlight the storylines no one is talking about entering the 2014-15 NFL playoffs.
12/30/2014 • 38 minutes, 58 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Previewing Black Monday
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar preview Black Monday, examining the most appealing potential openings, firings which could surprise and coaches who could save their jobs with a playoff run.
12/24/2014 • 26 minutes, 49 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Previewing Week 16
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar preview the marquee matchups in Week 16, including Cowboys-Colts, Seahawks-Cardinals and Broncos-Bengals.
12/17/2014 • 25 minutes, 22 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Future for rookie QBs
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar examine the future for Johnny Manziel, Teddy Bridgewater and other rookie quarterbacks.
12/10/2014 • 30 minutes, 42 seconds
Audibles Podcast: How to fix under .500 teams
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar diagnose the issues for under .500 teams and outline how those squads can turn it around in 2015.
12/3/2014 • 43 minutes, 17 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Flaws for NFL contenders
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar examine the playoff teams in the AFC and NFC and diagnosis their biggest flaws.
11/25/2014 • 40 minutes, 6 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Future for Eli, RGIII, Cutler, more
SI.com's Ben Eagle, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar dust off the crystal ball, looking ahead to what the future may hold for veteran quarterbacks such as Eli Manning, Jay Cutler, Robert Griffin III and more.
11/19/2014 • 25 minutes, 27 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Breaking down NFL wild-card contenders
SI.com's Ben Eagle, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar examine all the NFL wild-card contenders, and make their predictions for which teams will end up playing in the postseason.
11/12/2014 • 29 minutes, 13 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Midseason Award Show
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar hand out their midseason awards, including MVP, LVP, Rookie of the Year and more.
11/5/2014 • 30 minutes, 51 seconds
The Chris Mannix Show: 1-on-1 with Stan Van Gundy
Chris Mannix chats with new Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy about the upcoming season on NBC Sports Radio.
10/30/2014 • 11 minutes, 8 seconds
The Andy Staples Podcast (Guest Rich Rodriguez)
Andy Staples and Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez discuss the Dumb & Dumber sequel, break down the Wildcats 2014 season and reflect on Rodriguez's tenure at Michigan.
10/30/2014 • 23 minutes, 37 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Redrafting the 2014 NFL draft
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar take another shot at drafting the 2014 NFL draft.
10/29/2014 • 33 minutes, 4 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Examining streaking teams
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar run down the streaking teams in the NFL, from the riding high Dallas Cowboys to the struggling New York Jets, examining which streaks are legit and which are mirages.
10/22/2014 • 25 minutes, 42 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Updating the coaching hot seat
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar examine where coaches under pressure stand with six weeks of the season in the books.
10/15/2014 • 38 minutes, 58 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Our top-five young quarterbacks
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar examine the 2011 and '12 NFL drafts to compile their lists of the top-five young quarterbacks in the NFL.
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar discuss free agent disappointments, surprises and give out their quarter-mark awards.
10/1/2014 • 40 minutes, 17 seconds
Audibles Podcast -- Concern for preseason favorites; teams we misjudged in preseason
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar discuss points of concern for preseason Super Bowl favorites who have stumbled out of the gate and also look at the teams they now realize they misjudged this preseason (hello, Tampa Bay Buccaneers!).
9/24/2014 • 26 minutes, 2 seconds
Audibles Podcast -- Panic Meter for 0-2 teams; Week 3 picks
SI.com's John DePetro, CHris Burke and Doug Farrar discuss the off-field issues plaguing the NFL, the concern for 0-2 teams and make their picks for Week 3.
SI.com's Ben Eagle, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar break down which Week 1 performances were facts, which were flukes, examine the troubling injuries in Kansas City and make their picks for all the Week 2 games.
9/10/2014 • 46 minutes, 24 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Previewing season-opener, more Week 1 action
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar preview the season-opener between the Seahawks and Packers, break down Bengals-Ravens, Broncos-Colts and everyone makes their Week 1 picks.
9/4/2014 • 43 minutes, 22 seconds
Audibles Podcast: Previewing Week 1 of NFL action
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar look ahead to Sunday through Monday of Week 1, breaking down Bengals-Ravens, Falcons-Saints, Broncos-Colts and more. Also: Everyone makes their Week 1 picks.
9/4/2014 • 33 minutes, 45 seconds
Audibles NFL Podcast: Preseason winners, losers; rookie wide receivers; more
SI.com's Ben Eagle, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar discuss surprises, disappointments of the NFL preseason, the rookie wide receiver with the brightest future and more.
8/20/2014 • 39 minutes, 31 seconds
The Andy Staples Podcast (Guest Bryce Petty)
Baylor quarterback Bryce Petty talks to Andy Staples about his long road to success, coach Art Briles' playlist and the call from Lane Kiffin that never came.
8/18/2014 • 25 minutes, 6 seconds
The Andy Staples Podcast (Guest Dan Rubenstein)
Andy Staples and SBNation.com's Dan Rubenstein talk food, college football and the culture surrounding the sport.
8/14/2014 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 4 seconds
The Andy Staples Podcast (Guest Larry Fedora)
Andy Staples and North Carolina coach Larry Fedora discuss the Tar Heels' upcoming season, receiver/return man Ryan Switzer and the six-pack that is the envy of the ACC.
8/7/2014 • 25 minutes, 38 seconds
Audibles NFL Podcast: Player we can't wait to watch in preseason, more
On this week's episode of the Audibles podcast, SI.com's Ben Eagle, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar discuss the players they can't wait to watch in the preseason, and much more.
8/7/2014 • 36 minutes, 46 seconds
SI.com Fantasy Football Roundtable
In the SI.com Fantasy Roundtable Podcast, fantasy writers Michael Beller and David Gonos discuss players on new teams whose fantasy values have changed, give their best fantasy drafts tips and more.
7/26/2014 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
The Andy Staples Podcast (Guest Mike Leach)
Andy Staples and Washington State's Mike Leach discuss football, film and Leach's new book, Geronimo: Leadership Strategies of an American Warrior.
7/24/2014 • 26 minutes, 40 seconds
Audibles NFL Podcast -- 2014 NFL Training Camp Primer
SI.com's Ben Eagle, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar break down all you need to know entering NFL training camp.
7/23/2014 • 45 minutes, 13 seconds
Inside Sports Illustrated Podcast -- senior writer Lee Jenkins
In this week's edition of the Inside Sports Illustrated podcast, senior editor Richard Deitsch speaks with senior writer Lee Jenkins about breaking the news that LeBron James is heading back to Cleveland.
7/16/2014 • 20 minutes, 36 seconds
Audibles NFL Podcast -- 2014 Offseason Overview -- NFC East
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar break down all the burning offseason questions in the NFC East, including the floor for the Cowboys, expectations for RGIII in Year 3 and more.
7/15/2014 • 40 minutes, 58 seconds
The Andy Staples Podcast (Guest Derek Mason)
Andy Staples and Vanderbilt's Derek Mason talk recruiting, stopping the hurry-up offense and creating flashy business cards.
7/14/2014 • 25 minutes, 30 seconds
Audibles NFL Podcast -- 2014 Offseason Overview -- NFC West
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar break down all the burning offseason questions in the NFC West, including a possible regression in San Francisco, the player in the NFC West facing the most pressure in 2014 and more.
7/8/2014 • 41 minutes, 41 seconds
Audibles NFL Podcast -- 2014 Offseason Overview -- NFC North
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar break down all the burning offseason questions in the NFC North, including potential Super Bowl contenders in the division, rookies poised to make the biggest impact, second-year players who need to step up and more.
7/1/2014 • 51 minutes, 13 seconds
Audibles NFL Podcast -- 2014 Offseason Overview -- NFC South
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar break down all the burning offseason questions in the NFC South, including a potential Buccaneers' turnaround, rookies poised to make the biggest impact and the ideal Hard Knocks team.
6/24/2014 • 58 minutes, 27 seconds
Audibles NFL Podcast -- 2014 Offseason Overview -- AFC East
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar break down all the burning offseason questions in the AFC East, including the Patriots' SB aspirations, the second-best QB in the division and more.
6/17/2014 • 52 minutes, 27 seconds
Audibles NFL Podcast -- 2014 Offseason Overview -- AFC West
SI.com's John DePetro, Chris Burke and Doug Farrar break down all the burning offseason questions in the AFC West, including Alex Smith's contract, the Broncos' free-agent acquisitions, breakout second-year players and more.
6/10/2014 • 40 minutes, 16 seconds
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9/20/2013 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 23 seconds
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