Gridiron Gut Check

Thanksgiving week in the NFL is in the books and Shek is bursting at the seams with hot takes to throw at Shazier including if the OC change in Pittsburgh really led to the 400 yard explosion of offense by Pickett and the gang, if the Buckeyes third straight loss to rival Michigan really means Ryan Day’s days are numbered at OSU, if Jalen Hurts’ overtime heroics vs. the Bills really locked up his MVP chances, and if CMC is more important than Purdy for the 49’ers. Plus, the guys weigh in on just how much coaching plays a role in rookies Bryce Young and CJ Stroud’s seasons, if Jordan Love is the guy in Green Bay, and if NFL teams ever try to lose on purpose.

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The Gridiron Gang is back! Shek’s firing all the hottest NFL takes by Shazier to get his unguarded, gut check on which ones are BS and which ones are facts. Are Josh Allen and the Bills really in a free fall? Does CJ Stroud really have a chance at winning MVP as a rookie quarterback? And is winning ugly really just part of the plan in Pittsburgh? Plus Shek & Shazier dive deep into what has to happen in Dallas for Mike McCarthy to keep his job and who could replace him if Jerry makes a move?

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It’s the first episode of Gridiron Gut Check and Dave Dameshek is gathering all the most talked about, bandwagon NFL narratives blowing up our group chats and running them past former All Pro linebacker, Ryan Shazier to see which ones are complete BS and which ones might actually be true. This week, Shek & Shazier tackle how much playing overseas in Germany really affected Tua’s performance against the Chiefs, if Bill Belichick is really on the hot seat in New England, if it’s too soon for the Panthers to regret taking Bryce Young 1st overall, if Taysom Hill’s hybrid success has created a new prototype for future NFL QBs, plus Ryan drops some truth bombs about the Tush Push.

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We’ve got TWO comeback stories AND some HUGE news to share! First Olympic medalist Gabby Thomas on her long road back from injury and her goal of a triumphant return at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Then Shek and Shazier welcome Virginia state wrestling champion, Adonis Lattimore, who is changing everything we thought was possible on the mat. Adonis was born without a right leg, and a left leg that ends at his thigh, and one finger on his right hand. But Adonis didn’t let that stop him from pursuing his dreams of becoming a state champ wrestler! Plus, this is the last episode of Don’t Call It a Comeback, BUT Shek & Shazier aren’t going anywhere! They’re making a comeback of their own NEXT WEEK with a brand new show! Check out Gut Check for a different kind of NFL coverage. Shek will collect all the most questionable narratives that have football fans and media losing their minds, and Shazier will tackle each one like the ferocious, All Pro linebacker that he was. He’ll either call BS on the take and stop it dead in its tracks or let it run free to paydirt. No take gets a free pass on Gut Check!

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We’re hitting the slopes with Mikaela Shiffrin! The ski superstar joins Shek and Shazier to navigate all the twists and turns that led her back from family tragedy and career threatening injury to reclaim her spot as a slope GOAT and the all-time winningest skier in FIS World Cup competition. Plus the guys tackle the Michigan sign stealing scandal and Shek breaks down his biggest takeaways from this past weekend’s Steelers vs Rams game.

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All aboard the Mo Hasan rollercoaster ride! This week Shek & Shazier go under center with quarterback Mo Hasan whose college playing career had more twists and turns than Space Mountain. From D1 to JUCO and back plus flashes of greatness, injuries, transfers, NFL tryouts and more comebacks than you can throw a football at, Hasan shares every up and down with the guys. Plus Shek & Shazier dig into Colorado’s regression since their 3-0 start and show some love to Zach Wilson for emerging from Aaron Rodgers’ spotlight in NY.

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Pacman’s back! But not on the field, this time he’s a standout in the game of life. Pacman Jones joins Shek & Shazier for a candid conversation about his extraordinary post-football life including the role he’s had in the life of Chris Henry Jr, who is one of the top receivers in the ’26 class, a future Ohio State Buckeye, and the son of Jones’ former Bengals teammate and close friend, the late Chris Henry. Jones opens up about the close bond he had with Chris Henry throughout their NFL careers, the reputation the Bengals had while they both played in Cincinnati, and the process of Chris Henry Jr committing to OSU. Plus, Shek and Shazier weigh in on the Ravens up and down season and if the USC Trojans are a true championship contender.

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