Adam Levitan returns to the Solo Pod streets to share stories from his summer, his thoughts on the upcoming NFL season, and his wisdom on dating while balding, in response to a fresh batch of listener questions.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Thoughts From the Summer
4:04 - The Best Ball Ecosystem
5:59 - ETR's In-Season Plans
13:43 - Listener Questions
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Adam Levitan, Evan Silva and Mike Leone take one last look at 2025 NFL Fantasy Football Drafts, previewing and providing all their analysis to give you everything you need to crush your draft and RB drafting strategy this year
In this episode, we discuss:
- Is drafting three RBs in your first three picks a viable strategy?
- How should you pivot if you miss out on the elite RBs?
- Who are the mid-round RBs that could save your draft?
- Which Round Two RBs stand out above the rest?
- Our experts' thoughts on Handcuffing, and whether you should do it
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:10 - How 2025 Running Back Strategy Shapes Up
6:28 - Drafting Without Two Elite RBs
10:18 - Backing At the End of the First Round
14:57 - Round Two Running Backs
21:12 - Drafting RB-RB-RB
25:25 - Favorite Mid-Round Targets
31:56 - RB Busts to Avoid
43:17 - Late-Round Strategy & Sleepers
49:11 - Handcuffing Strategy
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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva round off the offseason with one last news and notes podcast for all the last-minute tweaks and adjustments ahead of your NFL Fantasy Football drafts this week.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why has Ollie Gordon found his way onto Evan's Sleeper List
- Projecting Washington's backfield split following Brian Robinson's trade
- How you should be handling Amari Cooper and Jacobi Meyers in Las Vegas
- Why Tony Pollard's stock just went through the roof
- Whether the concern over Brock Bowers' preseason usage is justified
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:11 - Brian Robinson Traded to 49ers, How It Impacts San Francisco
6:08 - Commanders Fallout From Brian Robinson Trade
9:34 - Terry McLaurin Signs Contract Extension
12:41 - Amari Cooper Signs With Raiders, Jacobi Meyers Requests Trade
17:01 - Concerns Over Brock Bowers Preseason Usage
19:58 - Tajae Spears Lands on IR
22:54 - Devaughn Vele Traded to New Orleans
26:46 - Chris Godwin Avoid PUP List, Not Expected Back Until October
28:45 - Jauan Jennings Injury/Holdout Continues
31:46 - Cam Skattebo Moved Down in Silva’s Rankings
33:07 - Javonte Williams Expected to Start in Dallas
33:18 - Joe Mixon Expected To Land on PUP
37:11 - Adam Thielen Back to Vikings Trade Rumours Heat Up
39:16 - Kansas City Offense Shreds in Preseason
40:38 - Ollie Gordon Stocks Rise, Lands on Silva’s Sleepers List
44:09 - MVS Released by Seattle, Tory Horton In Line for WR3 Role
45:25 - Spencer Rattler Named Saints Starting QB
46:57 - Malik Washington Rumoured To Win Miami WR3 Job
48:40 - Isaac TeSlaa Heats Up in Detroit
51:27 - Matthew Stafford Back Practicing Regularly, But Concerns Persist
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Adam Levitan looks at the most interesting risers and fallers in average draft position from the last seven days. Is he buying or selling these players at their new prices?
In this episode, we discuss:
• Who is the best pick in Round 3?
• The Steelers' backfield
• Jaxson Dart balls in the preseason
• Can Tet McMillan be a star?
• Is Javonte Williams cooked?
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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva provide the answers for the test that is your upcoming NFL Fantasy Football drafts by labelling the strategy they would employ and their favorite players they would pick in each round to create their perfect draft.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What strategy to employ for your bench
- How to draft Wide Receivers if you miss out on them early?
- How late to draft a TE if you miss out on an elite option?
- Which rounds hold the best WR talent value?
- What an ideal roster construction looks like through the first 10 picks
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:29 - Round One
5:18 - Round Two
8:50 - Round Three
13:11 - Round Four
16:35 - Round Five
20:04 - Round Six
24:19 - Round Seven
27:08 - Round Eight
31:11 - Round Nine
34:36 - Round Ten
37:29 - Bench Strategy in Redraft
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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva talk through all of Evan's changes to his Top 150, as well as dissect all the news and notes from across the NFL to ensure that you’re up to date to crush your NFL draft with the most up-to-date fantasy football analysis.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How high will Evan rank Emeka Egbuka following the Jalen McMillan injury?
- How does Daniel Jones impact the rest of the Colts fantasy football players?
- Where should you be drafting TreVeyon Henderson?
- Why has Breece Hall found his way onto the Shy Away List?
- Which Washington Running Back has entered Evan’s top 100?
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Brian Robinson Trade/Release Incoming, Jacory Croskey-Merritt Ranking Surges
9:08 - Daniel Jones Confirmed As Starter in Indianapolis, Colts Fantasy Fallout
15:41 - Joe Flacco Confirmed As Starter in Clevelan, Browns Fantasy Fallout
18:23 - Quinshon Judkins Charges Dropped, Remains Unsigned
20:02 - Rashee Rice Suspension Uncertainty Remains
23:40 - Jalen McMillan to IR, Chris Godwin Injury Concerns
27:08 - DeVon Achane Injures Calf, Dolphins Pracautiously Hold Him Out
31:33 - Kaleb Johnson Negative Camp Reports Continue In Pittsburgh
34:15 - Jets Backfield Showing More Signs of Becoming A Committee
36:15 - Kenneth Walker on Maintenance Program For Foot Injury
39:10 - Christian Kirk Starts in 2-WRs Sets Ahead of Jayden Higgins
42:02 - Caleb Williams & Bears Offense Offer Strong Showing in Preseason Week Two
44:27 - TreVeyon Henderson Hype Train Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
45:44 - Matthew Stafford Returns to Practice
46:47 - Quentin Johnston Suffers Concussion, Provides Clarity in Chargers WR Depth Chart
48:28 - James Cook Finally Signs Contract Extension in Buffalo
50:54 - Marshawn Lloyd Injures Hamstring, Unlikely For Week One
52:04 - Tyler Goodson Suffers Injury, DJ Giddens & Will Shipley Strengthen “One Injury Away” Spots
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Adam Levitan welcomes ESPN's Injury & Fantasy Football Expert Stephania Bell to the show to discuss the biggest injury situations heading into this season, and how you need to handle them ahead of your Fantasy Football drafts this year
In this episode, we discuss:
- Did Stefon Diggs discover yacht parties to be the perfect ACL recovery approach?
- What the 49ers are doing to ensure Christian McCaffrey is 100%, and do we buy it?
- The eerie quietness surrounding Joe Mixon
- Could Chris Godwin miss substantial time Tampa Bay?
- Will Kenneth Walker's foot injury become a lingering nuisance to your team?
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:18 - Christian McCaffrey
11:02 - Chris Godwin
17:55 - Brandon Aiyuk
20:29 - Stefon Diggs
24:24 - Isaiah Pacheco
27:19 - Kenneth Walker & Jayden Reed
31:35 - Joe Mixon
35:36 - J.K. Dobbins
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Adam Levitan looks at the most interesting risers and fallers in average draft position from the last seven days. Is he buying or selling these players at their new prices?
In this episode, we discuss:
• TreVeyon Henderson moving up
• What to make of Quinshon Judkins
• Can Christian Kirk pay off?
• Darnell Mooney falling
• Kaleb Johnson too pricey?
Links mentioned in the episode:
1. Levitan's Perfect Fantasy Draft (2025)
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Adam Levitan, Evan Silva and John Daigle bring you the most valuable list heading into your 2025 NFL Fantasy Football draft - the sleepers list. The trio provide five sleepers each, varying from standard home league sleepers to deeper league sleepers who could be the reason you win your fantasy league this season.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The rookie WR going completely under the radar
- The fourth round rookie RB on the verge of a huge opportunity
-Why this could be the year for Trevor Lawrence
- The second year WR primed to take over as an Alpha WR
- The backup RB that is one injury away from the best role in fantasy
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:10 - Rashid Shaheed
7:09 - Bhayshul Tuten
10:04 - Christian Kirk
12:35 - Woody Marks
14:56 - Josh Palmer
18:00 - Keon Coleman
19:50 - Colston Loveland & Tyler Warren
22:35 - Will Shipley
25:24 - Jayden Blue
28:26 - Dont’e Thornton
31:19 - Trevor Lawrence
35:17 - Roschon Johnson
37:00 - Anthony Richardson
39:34 - Darius Slayton
42:12 - Kyle Williams
44:48 - Superflex Sleepers
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Adam Levitan sits down with a legend of the Fantasy Football Auction Draft industry, NFFC Hall of Famer Chris Eibl, to discuss everything you need to know to win your Auction Drafts in the 2025 Fantasy Football season.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What trends are emerging in 2025 Auction Drafts
- A complete guide to nominating players
- How strategies change for Superflex Auction draft leagues
- How to ensure you win the end game of drafts
- What Chris thinks is the best way to split your budget between starters and bench players
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:31 - 2025 Fantasy Football Auction Landscape
5:42 - Stars & Scrubs
8:20 - A Guide For Positional Spending
10:38 - Starters vs Bench Spending Allocation
12:32 - Adapt or Pivot in Inflated Value Drafts
14:37 - How Rookie RB Class Impacts 2025 Auction Drafts
16:28 - Strategies For Drafting Quarterbacks
18:13 - Strategies For Drafting Tight Ends
20:16 - A Guide to Nominating
21:50 - When To Bid Over Target Price
22:50 - Unique Trends in 2025 Auction Drafts
24:41 - Which Players Are Being Overvalued or Undervalued?
27:21 - End Game Strategies
28:33 - Chris’ Biggest Disagreements From ETR Rankings
31:05 - Superflex in Auction Drafts
34:25 - Listener Questions
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With Week One of the NFL Preseason in the books, Adam Levitan and Evan Silva are here to assess the fallout from all the usage notes, the training camp battles and the coach speak to keep you up to date for your NFL Fantasy Football drafts
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why Breece Hall might need to be traded to be draftable at his current ADP?
- Should you buy the Matthew Golden stock surge?
- The Round 7 Running Back who needs to be on your radar
- Is Brandon Aiyuk worth a late-round flyer this year?
- Another Matthew Stafford injury update, and what it means for Davante Adams & Puka Nacua
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:43 - Jets Backfield Usage Notes, Breece Hall Trade Talk?
6:14 - Broncos WR Snap Counts, Marvin Mims Breakout Year?
9:58 - Denver Backfield Snap Counts - RJ Harvey Sees Most Starting Snaps, Dobbins Gets Pass Down Work
13:37 - Jayden Reed In Boot, Matthew Golden Stocks Soar
16:21 - Travis Hunter Gets 11/12 Snaps w/ Trevor Lawrence, Pencilled In For Slot Role?
18:34 - Jags RB Committee Even More Cloudy After Preseason Week One
21:56 - Chig Okonkwo On Verge Of Role Upgrade in Tennessee, Cam Ward Week One Takeaways
24:33 - Tajae Spears Sustains High-Ankle Sprain
26:46 - TreVeyon Henderson ADP Goes Boom, Plays Ahead of Antonio Gibson
29:07 - Kyle Williams Impresses Hip-Swivel Bros, Shows Potential
30:24 - Rachaad White Injured, Listed Day-To-Day
32:17 - Matthew Stafford Injury Continues To Twist & Turn
34:46 - James Cook Back Practicing, Hold-In Seemingly Over
36:16 - Kyle Shanahan Provides Brandon Aiyuk Injury Update
38:20 - Jacory Croskey-Merritt Continues To Build Buzz In Washington
41:26 - Silva Moves Marvin Harrison Jr. Up In Ranks
43:11 - Panthers WR Usage Notes, Jalen Coker Seizing Opportunities
45:39 - Najee Harris Still Not Practicing, Chargers Backup RB Battle Rolls On
49:07 - Kenneth Walker On Planned Rest For Foot Injury
50:53 - Cowboys RB Situation - Javonte Williams Gets Reps As Blue, Sanders Miss Time
51:56 - Jaxson Dart Impressive In First NFL Action, Shows Rushing Ability
54:24 - Alexander Mattison Done For The Year, Jaylen Wright & Ollie Gordon Compete For RB2 in Miami
55:40 - Marshawn Lloyd Return To Packers Practice
56:50 - Our Sports Media-Mandated Shedeur Sanders Discussion Time
59:01 - Caleb Williams Processing Concerns Persist in Chicago
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Adam Levitan looks at the most interesting risers and fallers in average draft position from the last seven days. Is he buying or selling these players at their new prices?
In this episode, we discuss:
• Jacory Croskey-Merritt
• New York Jets backfield
• Jordan Mason or Aaron Jones?
• What to do with Cam Skattebo
• Bad vibes around Tyreek Hill
Links mentioned in the episode:
1. Fantasy D/ST Tiers & Rankings
3. Levitan's Draft Strategy (2025)
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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva return to provide all the fantasy analysis you need to know for your drafts from this week's NFL news, including emerging workhorses, contract battles and offensive identity-altering injuries.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How will the Keenan Allen signing and Rashawn Slater injury impact the Chargers' offense?
- Is this the beginning of the end for Anthony Richardson?
- What role will Travis Hunter have in the Jaguars' offense?
- Is Bucky Irving on track to be a Workhorse in Tampa Bay?
- Can you no longer trust Rams' skill position players with Matthew Stafford's persistent back injury?
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:07 - Keenan Allen Signs With Chargers
8:20 - Rashawn Slater Tears Patellar Tendon, Out For Season
12:42 - Matthew Stafford Back Injuries Persist
16:35 - Kyren Williams Signs Extension With Rams
18:23 - Khalil Shakir Sustains High Ankle Sprain, Concerns For Week One
21:46 - Anthony Richardson Exits Preseason Game, Dislocates Finger
24:40 - Tyler Warren Hype Train Builds Steam
26:08 - Reports Suggest Bucky Irving May Earn Workhorse Role
28:32 - Tyrone Tracy Still Clearly “The Guy” Over Cam Skattebo
32:05 - Bears Shows Preseason Depth Charts in 12 Personnel, Colston Loveland Starts, Luther Burden Buried
34:21 - Roschon Johnson Expected To Retain Goal Line & Third Down Role For Bears
37:40 - Liam Coen Says Travis Hunter Could Play 80% of Offensive Snaps
39:40 - Jordan Addison Officially Handed Three Game Suspension
42:05 - Justin Fields Disappointing in Camp
43:54 - Joe Flacco Reported To Be Favorite To Start in Cleveland
45:54 - Najee Harris Still Yet To Return To Practicing
47:16 - Isaiah Likely Sustains Small Foot Fracture, Questionable For Week One
49:17 - Hollywood Brown Injures Ankle
51:21 - Terry McLaurin Inputs Trade Request
53:00 - Tyreek Hill Situations Turning Sour in Miami
54:48 - James Cook Begins Hold-In
56:51 - Jauan Jennings Continues To Not Practice, Wants New Contract
58:19 - Jayden Blue Continues To Build Hype At Cowboys Camp
59:33 - Tory “Not Tony” Horton Showing Out In Seattle, Marquez Valdes-Scantling Roster Spot In Jeopardy
1:01:59 - Noah Fant Signs With Bengals
1:03:23 - Chase Brown Sees Workhorse Role in Preseason Week One
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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva welcome Yahoo & Reception Perception’s Matt Harman to the show to bring clarity to the breakout wide receivers with the most questions surrounding them, before Matt provides his favorite fantasy sleepers for the 2025 NFL season
In this episode, we discuss:
- Which second-year players are primed for a breakout?
- Is Tyreek Hill done?
- Can Garrett Wilson still produce with Justin Fields at QB?
- Where does Matt think Travis Hunter would have been drafted if he only played WR?
- What is the biggest obstacle standing in the way of Marvin Harrison Jr.’s breakout?
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:38 - Ladd McConkey
8:20 - Marvin Harrison Jr.
14:03 - Rome Odunze
22:09 - Ricky Pearsall
27:34 - Tyreek Hill
33:46 - Stefon Diggs
38:18 - Tetairoa McMillan
40:58 - Travis Hunter
44:34 - Jayden Higgins
48:27 - Garrett Wilson
51:50 - Xavier Worthy
55:17 - Jameson Williams
58:19 - George Pickens
1:02:21 - Chris Olave
1:05:29 - Jauan Jennings
1:07:42 - Jayden Reed & Matthew Golden
1:13:33 - Matt’s Most Overrated Wide Receivers
1:17:10 - Matt’s Most Underrated Wide Receivers
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Adam Levitan looks at the most interesting risers and fallers in average draft position from the last seven days. Is he buying or selling these players at their new prices?
In this episode, we discuss:
Jaguars backfield
Brashard Smith's rise
Time to buy KLS?
Khalil Shakir's injury
What is the right price on Aiyuk?
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Adam Levitan takes a look at the quarterback position in 2025 fantasy football with the help of Mike Leone and JJ Zachariason, analyzing which strategies work best this season and which strategies to avoid.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Do Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson make Elite QB the best way to go?
- Why to think twice on pocket passing quarterbacks
- Is it time to buy the Patrick Mahomes bounceback?
- Is late-round quarterback still a viable strategy?
- How each strategy impacts your optimal best ball roster construction strategy
0:00 - Intro
1:50 - Elite QB Strategy in 2025
7:18 - When to Draft Elite QBs
12:32 - Where Jalen Hurts Fits
15:15 - When To Employ An Elite QB Strategy
19:12 - The Quarterback Mid-Range
25:47 - Late-Round Quarterback Options
35:52 - Matchup Streaming Options
38:48 - Drafting Quarterbacks in Superflex
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Head Referee Adam Levitan proceeds over the biggest event of the year: 2025 Man vs. Machine. In one corner - Evan Silva, representing men who sometimes mow their own lawns and touch grass. In the other - Michael Leone, representing the machine, the spreadsheets and the virgins.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wGMhECOKZM
In this episode, we discuss:
- Who does Head Referee Levitan award he victory to?
- Why is Evan so low on CMC?
- What makes Brian Thomas Jr. warrant the 7th overall pick?
- Has Jaylen Waddle cleared Tyreek Hill as WR1 in Miami?
- Can you overlook Chris Olave’s concussion history?
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:38 - Jameson Williams
8:32 - Trey McBride
12:16 - Kenneth Walker
16:33 - Christian Kirk
21:40 - Christian McCaffrey
27:51 - Chris Olave
33:33 - Jayden Blue
38:07 - Tony Pollard
42:11 - Jaylen Warren
46:54 - Matthew Golden
52:32 - Justin Fields
56:09 - Jerry Jeudy
1:01:39 - Jake Ferguson
1:04:43 - Tetairoa McMillan
1:09:46 - Trevor Lawrence
1:14:50 - Jaylen Waddle
1:19:53 - Jahmyr Gibbs
1:27:41 - Brian Thomas Jr.
1:32:22 - Jaxon Smith-Njigba
1:38:24 - Ricky Pearsall
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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva talk through all the biggest talking points across the fantasy football world as NFL teams are back practising ahead of the first week of preseason action
In this episode, we discuss:
- Who stands to benefit most from Joe Mixon’s injury?
- Can you draft Chris Godwin this season?
- How to handle Rashee Rice’s incoming suspension
- Should you be concerned about Matthew Stafford back injury?
- Has Tank Bigsby become the starter in Jacksonville?
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:24 - Joe Mixon Expected To Miss Preseason With Foot Injury
9:31 - Najee Harris Still Not Practising With Eye Injury
11:45 - Chris Godwin Sidelined, Egbuka Hype Train Builds Steam
14:05 - Matthew Stafford Not Throwing, Nursing Back Injury
16:53 - Darnell Mooney Injures Shoulder, Uncertain For Week One
22:04 - Anthony Richardson/Daniel Jones Battle Continues
25:43 - Justin Fields Dislocated Joe Update
27:29 - Braelon Allen Breakout Rumors
29:34 - Jake Ferguson Secures New Contract
32:00 - Jayden Blue Receives Rave Reviews Following Offseason “Lazy” Talk
34:38 - Rashee Rice Plea Agreement, Suspension Incoming
36:53 - Travis Hunter Camp Snap Counts
39:25 - Tank Bigsby Has Been “Starting” at Jags Camp
42:00 - Terry McLaurin Turns Holdout Into Hold-In
44:24 - Patriots WR Roles Emerging
47:22 - Raiders Wide Receivers Taking Shape
49:48 - Early Camp Concerns For Caleb Williams
53:45 - Noah Fant Cut By Seahawks
55:14 - Zack Moss Uncertain To Make Bengals Roster, Chase Brown Stocks Rise
56:40 - Aaron Jones/Jordan Mason Expected To Split Carries
59:15 - Justin Jefferson Tweaks Hamstring, Vikings Taking Precautions
59:52 - Marshawn Lloyd Injured With Non-Contact Groin Injury
1:01:47 - Cam Skattebo Generates Buzz, Sees First Team Reps
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Adam Levitan looks at the most interesting risers and fallers in average draft position from the last seven days. Is he buying or selling these players at their new prices?
In this episode, we discuss:
Kyle Pitts hype... again
Can Kyle Williams pay it off?
When will Joe Mixon be healthy?
What to make of Chris Godwin's injury
Mike Gesicki's contingent upside
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Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 million—and get a second ticket to play FREE for a share of $15 million. That’s two chances to win big without ever setting your lineup again. Draft One, Get One—only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours.
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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva talk with ETR’s resident Offensive Line Guru, Brandon Thorn (Trench Warfare, OL Masterminds), to assess the biggest changes across offensive lines in the NFL you need to know before drafting in 2025.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Will Houston’s “addition by subtraction” approach work?
- The new “Protector of the Year” award
- How big of an impact will Tristan Wirfs’ injury have across the Tampa Bay offense?
- Why San Francisco’s O-Line has more concerns than you think
- Are we sleeping on Dallas’ run game?
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:29 - The Impact of Tristan Wirfs’ Injury
6:54 - Will Houston’s OL revamp work out?
12:17 - Cowboys Offensive Line & Philosophy Outlook
16:37 - Concerns For Darnold’s Protection in Seattle
21:10 - Callahan, Titans Invest Up Front
25:12 - 49ers Early Signs Of Concern
27:44 - Brandon Thorn’s Most Improved Units
33:30 - Brandon Thorn’s Most Declined Units
37:25 - Protector of the Year Award
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