BlitzCast: NFL Draft Podcast

On this week's episode, we are talking Fantasy Football with Andy Buckler. Andy discusses which players we should add on the waiver wire this week and he identifies star players which could be a big disappointment in the playoffs. His hits and misses this season including QB Josh Allen and WR DJ Chark. Ed and Alex preview CFB Championship week and make predictions. A debate breaks out about the teams in the CFB playoff. Also we touch on the firing of Gus Malzahn at Auburn and the likely candidates to replace him.

On this Blitzcast episode, Ed and Alex are gushing over Alabama senior WR DeVonta Smith. They love his route running and his playmaking ability. Ed believes he is a top 10 player in the 2021 NFL Draft. Alex compares him to a HOF WR. They also talk about the Bill Belichick coaching tree and the success that his assistants have had as head coaches in the NFL and CFB. What's wrong with QB Carson Wentz and does he have a future in Philly. Who is to blame for the Eagles problems right now. Some PAC-12 talk and the surprising Coastal Carolina.

On this week's show, we are talking Iowa State Cyclones with sports writer Randy Peterson from the Des Moines Register. He discusses the big win over the Texas Longhorns this past Saturday. He gushes over RB Breece Hall and talks about what job might lure Matt Cambell away. Then we discuss Florida State's disappointing season with beat writer Curt Weiler from the Tallahassee Democrat. He still believes in head coach Mike Norvell. The Seminoles QB dilemma and CB Asante Samuel Jr. Ed and Alex have a debate over Matt Patricia and what they would do with the Lions top 10 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Bucs struggles and Heisman frontrunners.

On this edition of BlitzCast, the guys discuss the top NFL rookies including Herbert, WR's and some OL. We also debate whether the Colts or the Titans are the best team in the AFC South. Taysom Hill is the future at QB for the Saints. We also talk about the CFB Rankings. Four SEC teams in the top 10 and BYU is not getting any respect. Tulsa World sports writer Kelly Hines stops by. She talks about the improbable Tulsa comeback wins this season, the stellar play of the defense and the all-world LB Zaven Collins.

On this episode, Alex and Ed are joined by former Steelers OL Trai Essex. He rooted for the Steelers growing up and was very surprised when they selected him in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He talks about his favorite Super Bowl memory. The friendship with Big Ben, the respect that he has for coach Cowher and coach Tomlin. He also gives his overview of the current Steelers team. Also 2021 NFL Draft prospect Concordia-St. Paul DE Chris Garrett stops by to discuss his favorite pass rush moves and Clay Matthews. He holds the D-II record for career forced fumbles. Dolphins, Saints and Cardinals are the other topics this week.

On this week's episode, Ed and Alex discuss Kyle Trask and the Florida Gators big win versus Georgia with SI's All Gators writer Zach Goodall. Then they are joined by USCFootball.com publisher Ryan Abraham who talks about the Trojans comeback against Arizona State. Also Liberty beat writer for Newadvance.com Daniel Sordelett stops by. He talks about Liberty's 7-0 record and the wild finish against VA Tech. Other topics include: Irish win against Clemson, top 5 NFL power rankings and Chargers QB Justin Herbert.

On this BlitzCast episode, Bryan Driskell of Irish Breakdown previews the Notre Dame versus Clemson game. Bryan makes his prediction for this matchup. He discusses Irish dominance on the defensive side of the ball. It is finally time for QB Ian Book to rise to the occasion in the big game. Also Sun News beat writer Alan Blondin joins the show and talks about Coastal Carolina's magical season. The front seven defense is the best in the Sun Belt. He also discusses freshman QB Grayson McCall and all of the fun celebrations that the football team has come up with. Steelers, Big 12 and Florida vs Georgia preview are the other topics on tap.

On this week's episode, Ed talks about the Steelers hot start. He explains what has impressed him about Pittsburgh so far this season and previews the Ravens game. We also discuss how Baltimore's defense got better by adding pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue. Bucs signing of WR Antonio Brown left our guys speechless and Cam Newton struggles. The Patriots reign is officially over. We debate whether Clemson can beat the Jets this year. Who will be the fourth team in the CFB playoff? Ohio State is the best team in the Big 10, is Michigan for real and Penn State goes down to Indiana on opening weekend.

On this week's BlitzCast episode, Tennessee Vols beat writer Blake Toppmeyer from the Knoxville News Sentinel joins the guys. He talks about the Vols recent woes and whether they can correct them. He previews the Alabama game, discusses the QB dilemma and the firing of the DL coach. He also praises LB Henry To'o To'o. BYU QB Zach Wilson is put under the scouting microscope. Our guys speculate whether anyone can beat Clemson and Alabama this year. Bucs and Titans are the other topics covered this week.

Houston Baptist QB Bailey Zappe talks about the Texas Tech game this year. He explains why he wasn't a highly recruited prospect coming out of high school in Texas. He has a lot of admiration for his coaching staff. He praises the play of the O-line this year. He also gushes over his top two WR's Ben Ratzlaff and Jerreth Sterns. Then our guys are joined by the Cincinnati Bearcats beat writer for The Athletic Justin Williams. He tells us that head coach Luke Fickell is here for the long haul. He praises the defense for their strong play while the offense needs to play better. Ed and Alex also discuss Steelers ability to draft and develop receivers. Dak Prescott injury, Dan Quinn firing and the big SEC matchup between Alabama and Georgia this weekend.