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Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah Episode 1 is here! The long-running pod is back with the same name but a different home. In the first episode, DJ breaks down his lists of FIVE quarterbacks and teams he thinks could go from good to GREAT this season. Is DJ too high on  the Cowboys or is this the year Dallas can collectively put it all together? Are the Chargers poised to have the best year in the Justin Herbert era? Then, Eagles GM Howie Roseman joins the show to break down various moves the Eagles made this offseason, what makes Cooper DeJean and Jalen Hurts special and what the key is to Philadelphia’s sustained success defensively. Finally, DJ looks back on some hits and misses from past drafts before taking a trip down memory lane to when the FIRST ever MTS aired in 2009. | Move the Sticks Approximate Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (1:51) Players & teams going from good to great (4:32) Texans good to GREAT (5:56) Broncos good to GREAT (7:08) Rams good to GREAT (7:58) Chargers good to GREAT (8:25) Cowboys good to GREAT (9:50) Counter arguments on DJ’s list (12:52) Other teams that could make the leap (15:57) QBs that will go from good to GREAT (25:36) Other QBs that could make the leap (27:17) The defense destined to dominate this season (29:47) Howie Roseman joins the show! (32:11) How Howie has grown as a GM (34:04) Why the Eagles invested in Jordan Davis & Jalen Carter (36:29) What goes into knowing a player can fit in (38:25) Why versatility is important in modern NFL (41:25) Jalen Hurts’ greatest quality (43:32) The NFC is sneaky loaded (45:22) How depth has been crucial to recent success (47:02) What makes Willie Lampkin special (50:27) Reliving Eagles 2010 win over NYG (53:27) Thanks to Howie (53:47) Stories from the Eagles days (57:17) Hits and misses (1:03:07) Taking a trip down memory lane (1:04:57) Looking back on first MTS episode (1:08:14) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina is joined by Mike Golic Jr. for their annual NFL Team Draft! Mina and Mike take turns drafting all 32 teams as they compete to build the highest-scoring roster for the 2026 season. Here's the updated scoring system: 🏈 1 point for every regular-season win 🏈 5 points for making the playoffs 🏈 5 points for making the Divisional Round 🏈 5 points for making the Conference Championship 🏈 5 points for making the Super Bowl 🏈 5 points for winning the Super Bowl The picks are in — now it’s time to see who comes out on top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina is joined by Aaron Schatz to break down the biggest NFL news of the week, starting with Aaron Donald’s return to the Rams and what it means for an already loaded defense. How can opposing offenses counter L.A., and just how high should expectations be for the Rams this season? Plus, Mina and Aaron dive into the quarterback situations in Las Vegas and Atlanta, including when Fernando Mendoza could get his opportunity and whether the Falcons should start Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. They also discuss how the Packers and Broncos will adjust to the absences of Josh Jacobs and Jonathon Cooper, what the Chargers offense could look like under Mike McDaniel, and which backup quarterbacks have caught their eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina is joined by Robert Mays for a little football therapy ahead of the 2026 NFL season! They talk through some of the biggest questions they have heading into Week 1 and try to make sense of the teams, players and storylines they can’t stop thinking about. Then, the Fantasy Footballers join the show for the first time for some FANTASY FOOTBALL therapy! They talk through the players they can’t decide whether or not to draft, who they're buying, who they're staying away from and which players might be worth the risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Pizzuta joins Mina to break down everything that stood out from Week 2 of the NFL preseason! We discuss the latest surrounding 49ers owner Jed York being arrested and the Browns officially naming Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback for week 1. Then, Mina shares her takeaways from Fernando Mendoza’s second preseason game, concerns about the Raiders’ wide receiver room, and what to make of the Rams’ backup quarterback situation. Plus, quick reactions to the preseason performances of Jordan Love, Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels, Geno Smith, and Bryce Young before highlighting some more of the biggest preseason standouts from around the league. Timecodes: 0:00 Welcome To The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny! 1:00 49ers Owner Jed York Arrested 2:05 Browns Name Deshaun Watson Starting QB 15:38 Thoughts On Mendoza After 2nd Preseason Game 19:20 Raiders WRs Concerns 21:48 What To Make Of The Rams Backup QB Situation  28:45 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Jordan Love 32:05 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Bo Nix 34:50 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Jayden Daniels 38:15 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Geno Smith 41:45 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Bryce Young 45:00 Preseason Standouts: Rueben Bain Jr. 48:20 Preseason Standouts: R. Mason Thomas 50:50 Preseason Standouts: Jack Strand 55:24 Preseason Standouts: De’Zhaun Stribling 57:43 Preseason Standouts: Kyle Williams 58:43 Preseason Standouts: Arvell Reese 1:01:42 See you next time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina and Jon Ledyard to break down the AFC North ahead of the 2026 NFL season. They discuss the offense and defense of the Steelers, Ravens, Bengals and Browns, examining what each team does well, where they could struggle, and the biggest questions they’ll have to answer this season. To wrap things up, they rank the division from first to fourth and make our picks for who takes home the AFC North crown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who has the most loaded roster in the NFL? Kevin Clark and Sheil Kapadia rank their five favorites heading into the 2026 season, including the Rams, Eagles, Broncos, Lions, and Seahawks. They debate why the Eagles are being underrated, whether Denver is ready to make a Super Bowl run, how much credit Mike McDonald deserves for Seattle's title, and why the Rams stand alone at No. 1. Plus, they debate which team has the best roster without its star quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark joins Mina Kimes to break down everything that stood out from Week 1 of the NFL preseason! They dive into the Browns’ QB battle, the Falcons’ quarterback situation, and what they saw from Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson in their debuts. Plus, they discuss Cam Ward’s struggles, the Eagles’ new-look offense, the Bengals offense, and more takeaways from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jayden Daniels, Derrick Henry, Sonny Styles, Dan Quinn and Declan Doyle join the show from Ravens and Commanders training camp. Jayden Daniels breaks down his transition into a new offense, the freedom he has at the line of scrimmage, learning from quarterbacks like Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff, and what he took away from a difficult second season. He also reveals which defender gives him the most pause and names the most bada** player on the Commanders. Then, rookie linebacker Sonny Styles talks about his transition from safety to linebacker, the challenge of defending Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota every day, and why Tommy Eichenberg is one of the toughest players he's ever been around. Dan Quinn joins the conversation to discuss Daniels' development, the explosive-play potential of the new offense and what Styles' rare athleticism can bring to Washington's defense. In Baltimore, new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle explains his philosophy of putting pressure on the defense, what he learned from Sean Payton and Ben Johnson, and how he's approaching his first season running the Ravens' offense. Finally, Derrick Henry discusses Baltimore's new offense, the return of value to the running back position, the importance of the run game and why you still have to be able to run the football to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark sits down with Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur, Jonathan Gannon, Kevin O’Connell and Andrew Van Ginkel to break down the Packers and Vikings ahead of the 2026 season. Love discusses finishing games and his development, LaFleur breaks down his quarterback’s evolution and the rise of 13 personnel, while Gannon explains why trick plays are changing the NFL. O’Connell dives into the Vikings’ QB competition and the league’s defensive evolution, and Van Ginkel breaks down Brian Flores’ unpredictable defense. Plus: Randy Moss stories and plenty of NFC North insight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina Kimes is joined by Carmen Vitali to break down the NFC North ahead of the 2026 NFL season, starting with the breaking news that Kyler Murray has been named the Vikings’ QB1. Mina and Carmen discuss what the move means for Minnesota before diving into the Packers, Lions and Bears, examining what each team does well, where they could struggle, and the biggest questions they’ll have to answer this season. To wrap things up, they rank the division from first to fourth and make their picks for who takes home the NFC North crown. (0:00) NFC North Preview (1:10) Kyler Murray named Vikings QB1 (5:46 ) Vikings offense  (15:56) Vikings defense (24:25) Lions offense (33:15) Lions defense (40:58) Bears offense (53:12) Bears defense (59:10) Packers offense  (1:08:38) Packers defense  (1:13:45) Ranking NFC North Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Solak joins Mina to predict the 2026 NFL Awards. They make their picks for every major award, plus their favorite dark horses to make a run. Fundraiser to help Diego go to Yale! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark heads to Detroit Lions training camp for three in-depth conversations with quarterback Jared Goff, general manager Brad Holmes, and new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. Together, they discuss why the Lions believe they're entering 2026 with renewed hunger, how the organization has built one of the NFL's premier contenders, and what it will take to make the next step toward a Super Bowl. Jared Goff explains why patience is disappearing in quarterback development, why too many young passers are expected to succeed immediately, and what separates elite quarterbacks from the rest. He also talks about his chemistry with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, Detroit's passionate fan base, and the mindset driving the Lions this season. Brad Holmes shares how the Lions have kept their championship window open through youth development, why he believes the team's hunger has returned, and why he thinks Jared Goff remains one of the NFL's most underrated quarterbacks. Drew Petzing discusses taking over one of football's best offenses, his player-first offensive philosophy, and why Goff's anticipation and ability to throw receivers open make him one of the league's elite signal-callers. He also shares his first impressions of Dan Campbell and the culture that's made Detroit one of the NFL's model organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Training camp is here, and This Is Football hits the road with stops in Buffalo and Cleveland to check in with two franchises entering pivotal seasons. First, Kevin Clark sits down with new Bills head coach Joe Brady and reigning MVP Josh Allen to discuss their evolving partnership, Buffalo's championship mindset, the addition of D.J. Moore, and why team chemistry could be the difference in 2026. Plus, Brandon Beane breaks down the Bills' defensive overhaul, roster-building philosophy, and what it will take to finally bring a Super Bowl to Buffalo. Then it's off to Cleveland, where Shedeur Sanders opens up about blocking out the noise, staying present, and competing for the Browns' starting quarterback job. General manager Andrew Berry explains the team's vision under new head coach Todd Monken, while Monken shares what he's learned about his new team, his approach to developing quarterbacks, and why asking questions is one of the most underrated traits in football. Guests: Josh Allen & Joe Brady Brandon Beane Shedeur Sanders Andrew Berry Todd Monken Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brett Kollmann joins Mina Kimes to preview the AFC South ahead of the 2026 NFL season. They break down the Texans, Colts, Jaguars, and Titans, discussing each team's biggest strengths, weaknesses, and the key questions they'll face this season. They wrap up by ranking the division from top to bottom and making their predictions for who will win the AFC South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt joins Mina for the final NFL Power Rankings episode! Mina puts two teams head-to-head, SVP chooses which one he'd rank higher, and the other team drops to face a new challenger. They repeat the process until all 32 teams are ranked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Training camp is here, which means football is officially back. Kevin Clark and Gregg Rosenthal preview the biggest NFL storylines entering camp, including the 49ers' outlook, Sean Payton's decision to hand over play-calling duties, Detroit's roster questions, quarterback battles around the league, and several under-the-radar storylines that could shape the 2026 NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina joined by Gregg Rosenthal to preview the NFC South ahead of the 2026 NFL season. They break down the Panthers, Saints, Falcons and Bucs, highlighting each team's biggest strengths, weaknesses, and questions on both offense and defense. Then, they rank the division from top to bottom and make our predictions for who comes out on top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football is back. Finally. Peter welcomes the start of the 2026 season with the realization that this year is as wide open as any he can remember. New coaches. Players with chips on their shoulders. Several ascending teams. A quick whip around the league shows just how up in the air this year's season will be. Then, 34-year-old Christian Parker, the youngest DC in Dallas Cowboys history, joins to discuss his career path, his mentors, his former players, and current players in the 2026 Dallas Cowboys defense. Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome To The Schrager Hour! 00:50 2026 NFL Season is Wide Open 09:25 Christian Parker Joins The Schrager Hour 10:35 Christian Parker's Journey to Coaching in the NFL 19:25 Lessons from Coaches and Developing a Leadership Style 20:40 Coaching with Sean Payton and the Broncos 23:10 Interacting with Aaron Rodgers During His MVP Seasons 24:25 Working with Vic Fangio and the Eagles 26:30 Coaching C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Darius Slay 29:15 Preparing for Super Bowl LIX 31:21 Cooper DeJean's Development 33:03 Becoming the Youngest Defensive Coordinator in Cowboys History 35:25 Coaching Caleb Downs 36:35 Relationships with Rashan Gary and Kenny Clark 37:15 Coaching Quinnen Williams 38:10 Christian Parker Joins The Schrager Hour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Simmons joins Mina for the fourth NFL Power Rankings episode! Mina puts two teams head-to-head, Bill chooses which one he'd rank higher, and the other team drops to face a new challenger. They repeat the process until they've ranked all 32 teams heading into the 2026 NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices