Best The Good The Bad And The Watchable Podcasts (2025)

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The Week 2 NFL Storylines That Actually Matter, With Lindsay Jones 31:53

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3h ago31:53

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Lindsay Jones from The Ringer joins the pod to talk about some of the teams and upcoming games that have especially intriguing implications as we enter our second week of NFL action. (0:00) Intro/cold open (2:45) Are the Raiders the feel-good team of 2025? (7:34) The Harbaugh-Carroll rivalry (9:39) Is there something wrong with the Seahawks' makeov…

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The Giants Need to Get Serious and Start Jaxson Dart, With John Jastremski 30:30

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John Jastremski from the Ringer Gambling Show and New York, New York podcasts stops by to talk with Sheil about the bad vibes surrounding the Giants’ QB situation and whether we should now consider them on equal footing with their perennially struggling Big Apple counterparts, the Jets. (0:00) Intro/cold open (2:44) Who’s calling the shots in NY? (…

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New Bears Look a Lot Like the Old Bears, With Josh Norris 30:42

2d ago30:42

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Josh Norris from Underdog Fantasy gets together with Sheil to analyze the Minnesota Vikings’ comeback win against the Chicago Bears on ‘Monday Night Football’. They begin by breaking down why Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson fell short of expectations, before heaping praise on QB J.J. McCarthy’s in-game turnaround and the Vikings' stellar coaching in…

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The Ravens and Bills Deliver an Instant Classic, With Mallory Rubin 31:53

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Sheil and The Ringer’s own Mallory Rubin convene after a thrilling ‘Sunday Night Football’ game that saw the Buffalo Bills erase a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Baltimore Ravens. They detail the reasons the Ravens fell short, discuss what they’re looking forward to from both teams for the rest of season, and debate whether Lamar Jac…

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from Cowboys-Eagles With Diante Lee 31:46

6d ago31:46

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Sheil and The Ringer’s Diante Lee get together to share their instant reaction to the Eagles' win over the Cowboys on opening night of the 2025 NFL season. Sheil’s Big Takeaway Diante’s Big Takeaway Concerns With Eagles Defense The Jalen Carter Spit Sheil ends the pod with this week's picks for the Ringer 107 competition. The Ringer is committed to…

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Why Week 1 Really Matters With Andrew Whitworth 35:26

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Former All-Pro tackle and co-host of the Fitz & Whit podcast, Andrew Whitworth, joins the show to talk about his favorite Week 1 matchups, and debate Sheil on what he thinks the big headlines will be next Monday. Games discussed include: Lions vs. Packers Seahawks vs. 49ers Bills vs. Ravens Vikings vs. Bears Sheil ends the pod with a look ahead to …

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QBs Most Likely to Get Benched in 2025 With Steven Ruiz 32:29

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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Steven Ruiz to talk about some of the quarterbacks around the league who are starting for their respective teams in Week 1 but are likely on a fast track to holding a clipboard on the sideline. This includes: Daniel Jones Russell Wilson Justin Fields Joe Flacco Sam Darnold Sheil then ends the pod with an examinat…

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Bold Predictions for the 2025 NFL Season 30:51

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Sheil returns to unleash his hottest predictions for what he thinks will happen to some of the players, coaches, and teams around the league that are flying under the radar as we head toward kickoff. Bold prediction no. 1: Chiefs will not play in the championship round Bold prediction no. 2: Seahawks will have the best defense in the NFL Bold predi…

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Kapadia Court Decides This Season’s Breakout QB With Shawn Syed 29:57

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Shawn Syed from SumerSports stops by the pod to make his case for some of the sneaky-good QBs around the league who are poised to make the leap in 2025, including: Drake Maye Bryce Young Trevor Lawrence Brock Purdy Caleb Williams Michael Penix Jr. J.J. McCarthy C. J. Stroud The honorable Judge Kapadia then makes his ruling on which of Shawn's clien…

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Micah Parsons Is a Packer, and Jerry Jones May Have Lost Cowboys Fans Forever 31:15

11d ago31:15

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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Diante Lee to share their instant reaction to the shocking blockbuster trade that sent star edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. They analyze the details of the trade, shine a light on how this benefits the Packers, and debate where Jerry Jones and the Cowboys go from here. The Ringer is committed …

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An Early Look at the 2026 NFL Draft QB Sweepstakes With Fran Duffy 29:40

12d ago29:40

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Sheil is joined by Fran Duffy from AllCity Network to talk about some of the biggest 2026 NFL draft prospects heading into college football season, with special attention on the exciting QB class. Players evaluated include: Arch Manning Garrett Nussmeier LaNorris Sellers Cade Klubnik Drew Allar Keldric Faulk Sheil ends the pod with his analysis of …

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How Many Teams Could Actually Win the Super Bowl? 31:54

13d ago31:54

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Sheil Kapadia breaks down all 32 NFL teams through his patented tier system and uses it to produce his Super Bowl champion pick for the 2025-26 season. Tier 5 Tier 4 Tier 3 Tier 2 Tier 1 Sheil's Super Bowl winner He ends the pod by sharing his thoughts on Spencer Rattler and the state of the New Orleans Saints QB room. The Ringer is committed to re…

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Favorite Over/Under Win Totals With Anthony Dabbundo 36:37

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Sheil and The Ringer’s own Anthony Dabbundo take a look at the 2025 NFL schedule and share takes on some of the most polarizing over/under team win totals going around the horn, including the lines for: Washington Commanders Pittsburgh Steelers Green Bay Packers Tennessee Titans Las Vegas Raiders Sheil then ends the pod with his reaction to the big…

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NFL Hipster Takes I Can Get Behind With Ben Solak 39:34

15d ago39:34

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Sheil is joined by Ringer alum Ben Solak from ESPN to analyze and debate some of the team and player takes that are being propagated by the most educated football literati as we head toward the season kickoff, including: There’s still hope for Justin Fields The Ravens will get over the hump Justin Herbert is a top-five QB The official hipster team …

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The Case for, and Against, an Eagles Repeat With Andy Greenwald 38:00

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Andy Greenwald from The Watch stops by the show to talk about the Philadelphia Eagles' prospects for the upcoming season after celebrating a dominant championship campaign. Sheil lays out different scenarios Jalen Hurts and Co. could encounter this year, and they debate the most likely outcome. Topics include: The best case for an Eagles repeat The…

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The Only MVP Candidates I’m Considering 34:49

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On today’s pod, Sheil shares his three NFL MVP tiers, breaks down the criteria for each level, and shines a light on the players he sees as the front-runners as we head toward kickoff. Tier 3 - The Long Shots Tier 2 - You Have My Attention! Tier 1 - The Usual Suspects He ends the pod by revealing his MVP prediction for the 2025 season. The Ringer i…

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Dissecting the Colts' Failed Anthony Richardson Experiment With Steven Ruiz 32:56

20d ago32:56

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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Steven Ruiz to share their first reactions to the news of the Indianapolis Colts naming Daniel Jones their starting QB over Anthony Richardson heading into the 2025 season. They start by breaking down Richardson’s career timeline with the Colts organization and debating whether the player or the team are to blame…

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Making the Case for the AFC's Top Playoff Sleeper With Nate Tice 36:09

21d ago36:09

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Sheil gets together with Nate Tice from Yahoo Sports’ Football 301 pod to discuss some of the AFC Conference teams that may be operating under the radar as we head into the 2025 NFL season. Teams discussed include: New England Patriots Cincinnati Bengals Indianapolis Colts Las Vegas Raiders The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visi…

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Making the Case for the NFC's Top Playoff Sleeper With Danny Heifetz 32:41

22d ago32:41

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Sheil gets together with The Ringer Fantasy Football Show’s own Danny Heifetz to shine a light on some of the teams in the NFC that may be lurking below people’s radar as we head into the 2025 NFL season. Teams discussed include: San Francisco 49ers Arizona Cardinals Dallas Cowboys Atlanta Falcons The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Plea…

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Preseason Week 1 QB Review, Best NFL Teams of the Quarter Century, and More 1:13:36

30d ago1:13:36

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Steven and Diante return to recap their favorite moments from the first week of the NFL preseason, with a special focus on the young quarterbacks looking to make some noise, including: Shedeur Sanders Cam Ward Jaxson Dart J.J. McCarthy Bo Nix Bryce Young Anthony Richardson They end the pod by taking a look at The Ringer’s Best NFL Teams of the Quar…

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NFL Preseason Week 1 Story Lines 56:24

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante scan the league to analyze and debate the biggest story lines they’re excited about going into the first week of the NFL preseason games. Teams discussed include: Las Vegas Raiders New York Jets Cincinnati Bengals Minnesota Vikings Indianapolis Colts Cleveland Browns They then discuss what they’re looking for in some of th…

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Training Camp Nuggets, Cam Newton Vs. Jalen Hurts, and More 1:15:51

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to debate and analyze some of the most intriguing training camp buzz around the league. Topics include: Matt Stafford’s back issues Chiefs Offensive Line Anthony Richardson's Redemption NFC North QBs Big Contract Updates Travis Hunter Feisty Matt LeFleur Pittsburgh Steelers Aiden Hutchinson and the Lions Sheil…

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NFLPA Drama, Preseason Watchability Draft, and More 1:15:23

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Steven and Diante start the pod by discussing the relationship status between Dolphins teammates Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill, before diving into highly publicized resignations within NFLPA leadership. They then go around the league and touch on some of the hot-button news, including updates on TJ Watt, Micah Parsons, and Trey Hendrickson, before…

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Tristan Wirfs's Injury, Ruiz Vs. Diante’s Top-10 QB List, and More 1:34:14

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Steven and Diante start the pod by examining the effect Tristan Wirfs's injury will have on the Bucs' season. They then take a look at the Washington Commanders' new throwback jerseys, before discussing the Chiefs putting their franchise-tag option on guard Trey Smith. After the break, they systematically go through Diante’s current top-10 QB list …

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Who Won the Minkah Fitzpatrick-Jalen Ramsey Trade? Plus, NFL Team Futures Buy or Sell! 1:22:23

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Steven and Diante get together to share their reactions to the blockbuster trade that sent Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Dolphins and all-star corner Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers. They then systematically scan the most buzzworthy teams around the league and debate whether to buy into the futures of the squads who appear to be on the rise, or…

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NFC South Offseason Grades 1:27:34

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante use their expertise to analyze the NFC South division and discuss each team's offseason moves to determine what their level of success could be in the upcoming NFL season. Tampa Bay Bucs Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers New Orleans Saints The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rg-he…

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NFC East Offseason Grades 1:30:00

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante use their expertise to analyze the NFC East division and discuss each team's offseason moves to determine what their level of success could be in the upcoming NFL season. Philadelphia Eagles Washington Commanders Dallas Cowboys New York Giants The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.r…

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NFC North Offseason Grades 1:36:37

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante use their expertise to analyze the NFC North division and discuss each team's offseason moves to determine what their level of success could be in the upcoming NFL season. Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings Chicago Bears The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rg-help.com⁠…

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Aaron Rodgers Signs With the Pittsburgh Steelers 21:17

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together for an emergency pod to share their instant reactions to the news that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia…

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AFC South Offseason Grades 1:37:48

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante use their expertise to analyze the AFC South division and discuss each team's offseason moves to determine what their level of success could be in the upcoming NFL season. Houston Texans Jacksonville Jaguars Indianapolis Colts Tennessee Titans The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.rg-help…

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AFC West Offseason Grades 1:21:34

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante use their expertise to analyze the AFC West division and discuss each team's offseason moves to determine what their level of success could be in the upcoming NFL season. Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Chargers Denver Broncos Las Vegas Raiders The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.rg-help.co…

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Brock Purdy’s Contract Extension, Plus NFC West Offseason Grades 1:23:28

4M ago1:23:28

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by sharing their reactions to the 49ers extending quarterback Brock Purdy’s contract and talking about what this means for the team going forward. They then shift their focus to the rest of the NFC West division and use their expertise to analyze each team's offseason moves to determine what their level of su…

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AFC North Offseason Grades 1:20:34

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante put their microscopes on the AFC North division and discuss each team's offseason moves to determine what their level of success could be in the upcoming NFL season. Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals Pittsburgh Steelers Cleveland Browns The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Ravens Release Justin Tucker, Plus AFC East Offseason Grades and Predictions 1:26:09

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by discussing the fallout surrounding the Ravens' release of kicker Justin Tucker. They then go through every team in the AFC East division and issue grades for their offseason developments so far while also sharing their way-too-early predictions for their levels of success next season. The Ringer is committ…

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Shedeur Sanders Prank Call Fallout, J.J. McCarthy’s Readiness, and Offseason Veteran Updates 1:16:37

4M ago1:16:37

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by discussing the latest buzz around the Shedeur Sanders prank call scandal, and sharing their takes on J.J. McCarthy's bid to be the Vikings' new starting QB. They then shine a light on some of veteran contracts around the NFL that are still in question and speculate on their eventual landing spots, includin…

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2025 NFL Draft Leftovers 1:03:03

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to analyze and debate some of the biggest buzz that has materialized around the league since the 2025 NFL Draft ended, while shining a light on major topics they missed in the moment. Topics include: Bills GM Brandon Beane responds to draft criticism Cowboys Fail to Land a WR 49ers go against draft consensus Jaguars…

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NFL Draft Winners and Losers 1:31:29

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together after the third day of the NFL draft and they start their conversation by discussing the Browns taking Shedeur Sanders with the 144th pick and speculating on what this means for the mercurial college superstar and his new team going forward. They then survey the rest of the picks and talk about which individua…

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2025 NFL Draft First-Round Recap 1:30:51

5M ago1:30:51

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together right after the 32nd pick in the NFL draft to debate and share their instant reactions to the biggest story lines of the night. Topics include: Jags trade up to get Travis Hunter Giants draft Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart Falcons Trade up for James Pearce Jr. Shedeur Sanders not drafted in first round Raiders d…

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NFL Draft Rumors Buy or Sell? Plus Draft Props! 1:24:35

5M ago1:24:35

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze and debate some of the biggest rumors floating around the NFL media sphere as we head towards the 2025 draft. Rumors include: Shedeur Sanders to the Giants? (4:23) Shedeur Sanders not even drafted? (9:11) QBs going higher than expected (14:04) Jacksonville Jaguars first pick (28:25) Ashton Jeanty an…

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The Final Ringer NFL Show 2025 Mock Draft 1:30:50

5M ago1:30:50

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante put on their GM hats and use their expertise to simulate and debate draft and trade scenarios for all 32 picks in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Picks 1-5 (2:55) Picks 6-16 (22:04) Picks 17-32 (46:28) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and h…

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AFC Draft Confidence Meter 1:34:38

5M ago1:34:38

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Sheil and Diante return with their patented multi-tiered system to analyze, debate, and speculate on how teams in the AFC and their respective GMs are going to perform in the upcoming NFL draft. GM tiers: Take My Money (4:32) Benefit of the Doubt (12:38) Wild Cards (40:18) Short Term-ism (1:08:38) Lock Them Out of the Draft Room (1:17:06) The Ringe…

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NFC Draft Confidence Meter 1:41:02

5M ago1:41:02

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante employ a multi-tiered system to analyze, debate, and speculate on which teams and GMs in the NFC are most likely to excel and improve in the upcoming NFL draft. Cowboys, Saints, Seahawks (4:27) Rams, Eagles, Bucs (25:18) 49ers, Packers, Lions (47:02) Falcons, Giants, Vikings (1:07:54) Bears, Cardinals, Commanders, Panthers…

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The (First) Ringer NFL Show 2025 Mock Draft 1:28:31

5M ago1:28:31

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante put on their GM hats, scan the big prospect boards, and take turns picking, analyzing, and debating their individual selections for the Ringer NFL Show’s no-trade version of their mock 2025 NFL Draft. Picks 1-5 (4:07) Picks 6-18 (24:25) Picks 19-32 (54:41) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-…

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NFL Rule Changes Update, Trey Hendrickson's Standoff, Micah Parsons Buzz, and More 1:18:40

5M ago1:18:40

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss updates on the proposed NFL rule changes from earlier in the week. They then talk about Bengals VP Katie Blackburn’s comments on Trey Hendrickson’s contract negotiations (34:34), before shining a light on the chatter surrounding Micah Parsons's imminent extension with the Cowboys (50:31). The crew ends th…

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NFL Competition Committee Breakdown 1:18:41

5M ago1:18:41

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze, debate, and collectively vote on some of the rule change proposals that were recently announced by the NFL competition committee. Topics include: The tush push ban (3:41) New kickoff rules (20:27) Overtime changes (36:28) Instant replay expansion (48:19) Automatic first downs for defensive penaltie…

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Who Has the Most at Stake in the NFL Draft? 1:09:03

6M ago1:09:03

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to survey the league and shine a light on the teams and GMs who have the most to win or lose in the upcoming NFL draft, including the Texans (5:33), Bills (13:05), 49ers (23:16), Dolphins (34:41), Bengals (48:18), and Seahawks (54:54). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com…

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Five Big NFL Draft Questions 1:18:07

6M ago1:18:07

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante are back to answer five of Sheil’s first-round draft questions. They start by discussing how confident they are that Cam Ward will go first in the draft, and whether the Titans will be the team to take him (03:17). Next, they break down the options for Shedeur Sanders (16:33) and Travis Hunter (40:34), and where they might…

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Aaron Rodgers Watch Continues, NFL March Madness Comps, and More 1:01:40

6M ago1:01:40

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by discussing the latest developments surrounding Aaron Rodgers’s future landing destinations (3:24) and the new subjects for Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ series (15:20). They then preview the upcoming NCAA men’s college basketball tournament by debating, analyzing, and drawing comparisons between the …

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The Bengals Extend Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Plus Free Agency Superlatives 1:17:55

6M ago1:17:55

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by sharing their reactions to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins' new deals that keep them on the Cincinnati Bengals high-powered offense. Next, they react to CB Derek Stingley's new contract and shine a light on his significant contributions to DeMeco Ryan’s lauded defensive scheme in Houston (18:05). Finally, th…

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Spinning the QB Roulette Wheel With Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, and More 1:06:22

6M ago1:06:22

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together in the midst of the NFL free agency frenzy to talk about all of the big QB moves around the league. They begin their conversation by analyzing Aaron Rodgers’s viability as a starter and debating which team could still benefit from his services. Then, they shift their focus to Russell Wilson and Kirk Cousins, s…