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The calendar flips to November and the vibes split: family milestones and Marine pride on one side, then a blunt Falcons reckoning on the other. We lay out why Atlanta’s defense is doing enough, why the offense isn’t, and how “take the points” is more than a motto—it’s the difference between winning and wasting solid game scripts. From playcalling that doesn’t create layups to a rookie QB who needs a coordinator with real reps, we make the case for building an identity that travels and a sideline standard that doesn’t flinch in the red zone.

We widen the lens to the coaching tree Atlanta didn’t climb—names like Mike Macdonald, Jim Harbaugh, and Ben Johnson—and talk about what a serious reset would require if ownership fires Raheem. Then we break down the Cowboys’ roster calculus, why interior pressure can be smarter currency than edge stardom, and how good front offices use in-season trades to write their offseason plan with real data.

The conversation pivots to the NBA’s soul: Ja Morant, a Euro-leaning coaching trend, and a league sliding into five-out sameness that blunts star power. We argue for letting elite players dictate pressure, playing real minutes when it matters, and rebuilding a TV product that feels urgent instead of generic. Finally, we hit college football’s ranking optics, brand gravity, and the buyout arms race, making a case for shorter initial contracts and smarter schedule standards.

Stick around for our weekly picks across college and the NFL, plus a few spicy predictions that could swing your weekend. If this episode hits a nerve, share it with a friend, leave a quick review, and tell us the one move your team must make before it all slips away.

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