Ari Meirov breaks down the shocking trade of Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers including his record-breaking extension, the return the Cowboys are getting, and ripple effects around the NFL.

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Ari Meirov is joined by Doug Kyed (Boston Herald / Pats Chat Podcast) to talk about the New England Patriots goals for the 2025 season, 2nd-year expectations for Drake Maye, the new-look defense, and of course the 1st season with Mike Vrabel as head coach.

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Ari Meirov is joined by Turn On The Jets Podcast Host Will Parkinson to give a preview of what to expect from New York this season including expectations for Aaron Glenn as their new head coach, Justin Fields taking over at quarterback and Sauce Gardner getting his massive extension, plus a whole lot more!

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Ari Meirov's Spotlight Guest of the Week is Patriots VP of Football Operations & Strategy John "Stretch" Streicher to talk how he went from sleeping at Ohio State's football facility to save money, to being HC Mike Vrabel's right-hand man and New England's new secret weapon from a strategic standpoint, plus a whole lot more!

00:00 - Cold Open

02:18 - Start of interview


03:12 - Why John is called “Stretch”

04:13 - Was it ever basketball over football?


05:18 - Attending Ohio State

09:03 - Living in DL closet to save money


11:31 - Meeting Mike Vrabel at Ohio State


13:32 - Stretch on his ability to catalog plays mentally


14:58 - Who will win MVP? (sign up for FanDuel!)


18:45 - Working at JMU/Texas State


23:02 - Moving to the NFL (Titans)


25:06 - What special ast. To the head coach does


26:37 - Recapping Titans “burning clock” vs Patriots


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30:39 - Studying ref tendencies


32:45 - Being “HC” during a preseason game


34:43 - Recapping Titans beating Dolphins


36:23 - Working for the Rams in 2024


43:08 - Day to day with Patriots


46:08 - Would you want to be a GM?


48:21 - Who deserves a Spotlight?


50:53 - Ari’s final thoughts


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Ari Meirov is joined by Joe Goodberry of Bengals on the Brian to give a preview of what fans should expect from Cincinnati in 2025. The two talk Joe Burrow expectations, Trey Hendrickson’s holdout, expectations for Shemar Stewart & more!

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Ari Meirov is joined by Chargers beat reporter for the Athletic Daniel Popper to discuss Los Angeles' upcoming season, what added pressure Justin Herbert might be feeling, drafting Omarion Hampton, overcoming the loss of Rashawn Slater and a whole lot more!

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Ari Meirov is joined by Falcons reporter for ESPN Marc Raimondi to talk all things Atlanta including Michael Penix Jr's 1st season as the starting QB, Kirk Cousins lurking, the top defensive draft picks and more!

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Ari Meirov is joined by CHGO Bears Host Adam Hoge to discuss all things Bears, Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and the new faces on the team this season.

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Ari Meirov is joined by the Eagles Senior Vice President Bryce Johnston as our Spotlight guest of the week to talk going from a childhood Eagles fan, to one of the most important decision makers for his favorite team. He talks what it is like working for GM Howie Roseman and why he loves the salary cap.

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Ari Meirov is joined by Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer to discuss the Panthers 2025 season outlook, define what success would be, what changed for Bryce Young, and how Tetairoa McMillan has been looking for Carolina.

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