Ari Meirov is joined by CHGO Bears Host Adam Hoge to discuss all things Bears, Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and the new faces on the team this season. 00:00 - Show open 00:28 - Adam Hoge joins us! 00:55 - Bears vibe check 03:18 - Expectations for Johnson 05:53 - Expectations for Caleb Williams 09:37 - Where Caleb Williams has grown most 12:51 - Expectations for Colston Loveland & Luther Burden 16:54 - Expectations for offensive line 19:26 - Expectations for defense 22:53 - Expectations for secondary 25:54 - Grady Jarrett & Dayo Odeyingbo additions 28:28 - What would success be in 2025? 30:54 - Who deserves a Spotlight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by the Eagles Senior Vice President Bryce Johnston as our Spotlight guest of the week to talk going from a childhood Eagles fan, to one of the most important decision makers for his favorite team. He talks what it is like working for GM Howie Roseman and why he loves the salary cap. 00:00 - Cold Open 01:49 - Start of interview 02:51 - Where Bryce’s love for football comes from 04:01 - Creating EaglesCap.com 06:31 - Why Bryce loves the salary cap 08:41 - Was working in the NFL always the goal? 10:06 - Being hired by Eagles as an intern 11:51 - What Bryce learned as an intern 13:53 - Top Rookie Bets with FanDuel Sportsbook 18:43 - Howie Roseman’s leadership style 21:10 - How Bryce earned Howie’s trust 22:43 - What fans would be surprised to learn about transactions 24:40 - How the Eagles think outside the box 26:58 - What makes Jeffrey Lurie special 28:54 - Transactions Bryce is most proud of 30:41 - How NFL execs think ahead 32:33 - Visit Root.com and get rewarded for safe driving 35:10 - Advice for those wanting to work in NFL 38:12 - What younger Bryce would think of now 39:42 - Do you want to be a GM? 41:15 - Who deserves a spotlight? 44:03 - Final thoughts --------------------------- Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook today! New customers - if you win your first $5 wager, you can get $300 in bonus bets! ------------------------- Visit Root.com and find out how you can get rewarded for safe driving with Root Insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer to discuss the Panthers 2025 season outlook, define what success would be, what changed for Bryce Young, and how Tetairoa McMillan has been looking for Carolina. 00:00 - Show open 00:30 - Panthers vibe check 1:51 - How things changed with Dave Canales & Dan Morgan 03:36 - Has David Tepper taken a step back? 05:56 - What changed for Bryce Young? 10:19 - Did Panthers think Young would return as starter? 11:35 - Expectations for offensive weapons 14:34 - Expectations for OL 16:10 - Could this be a top-10 offense? 17:15 - Expectations for defense/Derrick Brown 21:46 - What would be a successful season? 24:13 - Who deserves a spotlight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by ESPN NFL Nation Reporter Turron Davenport to discuss the Tennessee Titans first season with rookie Cameron Ward under center. He gets into which players are cornerstone pieces, how good the WR room really is, and what a realistic goal is for the team. 00:00 - Show open 00:35 - Turron Davenport joins us! 01:13 - Titans vibe check 02:02 - Front office/coaching dynamic 03:41 - Cam or Cameron? 04:51 - Cameron Ward early impressions 06:31 - Cameron Ward’s leadership style 08:15 - WR room outlook 12:01 - Expectations for offensive line 15:35 - Expectations for defense 17:11 - Expectations for L’Jarius Sneed year 2 18:14 - Who are Titans cornerstone players? 21:08 - Realistic goal for Titans 21:40 - What Titans must see from Cameron Ward year 1 22:43 - Who deserves a Spotlight? 24:11 - How bout them Mets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by Purple Insider reporter Matthew Coller to talk all things Vikings outlook for 2025. He discusses J.J. McCarthy taking over at QB, how the team will split reps with Aaron Jones & Jordan Mason, the defensive additions and a whole lot more! 00:00 - Show open 00:31 - Matthew Coller joins us! 01:24 - Vikings vibe check 04:31 - Sam Darnold out, J.J. McCarthy in 09:32 - expectations for offensive line 13:00 - WR room outlook with Jordan Addison suspended 16:41 - How Vikings with balance Aaron Jones/Jordan Mason workloads 20:17 - Expectations for defense 23:49 - How Javon Hargrave & Jonathan Allen look 26:28 - Expectations for secondary 30:41 - Who deserves a spotlight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area to talk the San Francisco 49ers season outlook including whether the team is ready to compete in 2025, Brock Purdy’s hefty extension, what is going on with the WR room and whether Christian McCaffrey can return to form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov's NFL Spotlight Guest this week is Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle. Declan explains how he went from playing baseball to being the youngest OC in the NFL, his relationship with new Head Coach Ben Johnson, what he has seen from Caleb Williams, and why he MUST sweat every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by Kansas City Chiefs Senior Reporter Matt McMullen to discuss what KC has in store for the 2025 season including the weapons surrounding Patrick Mahomes, what Travis Kelce’s workload will be like, Xavier Worthy’s sophomore year, and the importance of coordinator retention for the team with Super Bowl aspirations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by NewOrleans.Football founder Nick Underhill to give a full preview of what the Saints have in store for 2025 including whether we will see Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler as the Week 1 starting quarterback, how much Alvin Kamara will be touching the ball, the future of Chris Olave and how many wins the team will collect in 2025 under first-year head coach Kellen Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by Your Boy Q of the Locked On Raiders Podcast to give a season preview for the Las Vegas Raiders. The two discuss Pete Carroll taking over as head coach, Geno Smith's acquisition, Ashton Jeanty being drafted, a deep dive into their defense & a whole lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov gives a season preview for the Arizona Cardinals with PHNX Arizona Cardinals Podcast Host Johnny Venerable. The two discuss the outlook for the team in 2025, the revamped defense, expectations for Marvin Harrison Jr, the future of Kyler Murray, plus a whole lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by former NFL player and Chiefs VP of Player Personnel Tim Terry as our Spotlight Guest of the Week. Tim discusses going from his playing days to the executive route, being a 4-time Super Bowl Champion, explains what it was like drafting Aaron Rodgers with Brett Favre on the roster, and gives an outlook for the Chiefs in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov gets into the latest with Micah Parsons' trade request and what he really needs to do if he wants to force the issue with the Dallas Cowboys. Ari discusses the James Cook hold in, 2 Zachs getting paid, Keenan Allen visiting the Chargers and our Tuesday Spotlight Guest of the week is revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov does a deep dive into Terry McLaurin's trade request - how we got here, why the Washington Commanders are reluctant to pay him, what happens next and whether a trade is going to happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov discusses the futures of Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young & Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson as they enter their 3rd NFL seasons and seemingly going in different directions as they push for extensions next offseason. Will either do enough to get one? Ari gets into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov explains the impact Courtland Sutton's extension with the Denver Broncos will have on Terry McLaurin's contract talk with the Washington Commanders. Ari discusses Trey Hendrickson holding-in at Cincinnati Bengals training camp and what it means for the potential extension. He gives an update on injuries from around the league and discusses the ongoing story involving Christian Wilkins and his inappropriate behavior with his teammates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov's Spotlight Guest of the Week is Viking Safety Josh Metellus! Josh discusses his journey to the NFL, the heartbreak of being cut after his first training camp, becoming the most versatile defender in the NFL, importance of setting goals and a little on his QB J.J. McCarthy! Plus, Ben Allen asks the hard hitting questions including how happy Josh was that the Vikings DIDN'T sign Aaron Rodgers. 00:00 - Cold open 00:40 - Welcome in! 02:12 - Start of interview 05:56 - Josh’s dream of being a lawyer 08:16 - Talking High school ball 10:34 - Being drafted during COVID 15:10 - Being waived after training camp 18:40 - Why goal setting matters 22:56 - Impact Brian Flores has had on Josh’s career 25:36 - Playing 21+ spots on defense 29:43 - Are you the most versatile player in the NFL? 32:26 - Would you do media after football? 34:34 - How Josh will coordinate the defenses’ dances 35:55 - Expectations for J.J. McCarthy 38:02 - Who deserves a spotlight 39:51 - Final thoughts 41:09 - Start of Rejected Questions 41:28 - How much Disney do you watch? 43:31 - Going to H.S. with Lil Pump 44:46 - Would you have been drafted higher if you went to Ohio State? 45:42 - How happy are you the Vikings didn’t sign Aaron Rodgers? 46:45 - Getting a “warning card” at Timberwolves game ----------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov discusses the record setting deal for Los Angeles Charger Tackle Rashawn Slater and what it means for the larger offensive line market, plus Jake Ferguson extends, Shemar Stewart signs, Terry McLaurin is "hurt" and we reveal our Tuesday Spotlight Guest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov breaks down the biggest and most interesting position battles taking place on offense around NFL training camps, including the 4-way battle in Cleveland that sees Joe Flacco, Kenny Picket, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders fighting for snaps. Plus, Ari reacts to the breaking news that the Las Vegas Raiders are releasing Christian Wilkins after just 1 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov gets you ready for NFL Training Camps with the 10 storylines to keep an eye on with the players back on the field and preseason games approaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices