In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic breaks down the upcoming NFL kickoff matchups, as well as reveals his preseason pick to win the Super Bowl. He also wonders if the Bills new stadium will give them better luck for a playoff run, debates if the Rams are really poised to stomp through the league this season, and can’t help but weigh in on The Athletic’s recently released findings on the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel drama. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into his NFC predictions for this season. He also debates if LA’s offseason moves closed the gap between the Seahawks and Rams, wonders why the Packers still haven’t gotten Jordan Love a true #1 WR, and touches on the NFL (finally) getting rid of the Pro Bowl game. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into his AFC predictions for this season. He also debates if the Jaguars can duplicate last season’s success, gives his take on the state of the crowded AFC North, and pencils in another lost season for the Jets and Dolphins. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the 2026 NFL Draft. He also gives his take on the flurry of moves since our last episode, focuses in on the Rams picking QB Ty Simpson, and briefly touches on Mike Vrabel’s eventful last few weeks. Enjoy the show and join us the weekend of August 22nd for the following episode!

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic previews the NFL’s upcoming Free Agent Frenzy. He also debates if Daniel Jones is really a “franchise-altering” signing, discusses his surprise that the Seahawks let Kenneth Walker hit the open market, and touches on the best fits for some big-name veteran FAs. Enjoy the show and join us the weekend of April 26th for the following episode!

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into Super Bowl LX. He also touches on the fledgling prospects of a Seattle Seahawks dynasty, discusses what the Patriots could’ve done differently, and looks ahead to the NFL offseason. Enjoy the show and join us the weekend of March 6th for the following episode!

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into Super Bowl LX. He also touches on the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame class, takes yet another ride on the coaching carousel, and debates which team would make for a more compelling story as champion: the Seattle Seahawks or the New England Patriots. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic recaps last week’s NFL Championship weekend and gives his picks for the NFL’s end-of-year awards. He also touches on the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy, weighs in on the Hall of Fame snubbing Bill Belichick (and Eli Manning…again), and makes his case for some dark horse NFL Awards candidates. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL’s Conference Championship matchups. He also touches on why Josh Allen is more to blame than the refs for the Bills loss, CJ Stroud’s disastrous playoff run, and discusses past SB Champions who had easy roads to glory (like this year’s Patriots). Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL’s Divisional Weekend matchups. He also touches on why the Carolina Panthers season was a resounding success, praises the Jacksonville Jaguars a bit more cautiously, and wonders what comes next for the Pittsburgh Steelers after another early playoff exit, as they enter the Post-Tomlin Era. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!