In this episode we are going to give our predictions for the NFC North and preview the Lions, Packers, Vikings, and Bears for the upcoming 2023 NFL season.

Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls

Producer: John Tortorelli

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Intro 00:00

NFC North Predictions 03:33

Stock up and Stock down: Preseason Week 1 

Would you rather: George Pickens edition 12:21

Trey Lance struggles 16:35

Are the Vikings being underrated? 34:22

Kirk Cousins vs Other QBs (Blind Rankings) 57:18

Vikings draft history 01:05:45

Riv confronts John on his Steelers fandom 01:10:00

Is the Lions hype warranted? 01:12:20

Brad Holmes last three drafts 01:29:02

Love meter: Will the Packers Love, like, or dislike Jordan Love’s play? 01:35:15

Teams that have had multiple franchise QBs 01:47:00

49ers schedule prediction 01:55:00

Fields vs Young: Better career? 01:58:25

What’s the ceiling of this Bears team if Justin Fields breaks out? 02:02:52

Panthers schedule prediction 02:21:00

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In this episode we have the GOAT Ice Cube on to talk about the Big 3, his Raiders, and give his top 5 QBs in the NFL. We then transition into the Hawks potentially trading for Pascal Siakam, react to the NBAs opening night and Christmas day schedule, and have a debate about Jaren Jackson Jr vs Bam Adebayo.

Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls

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Intro 00:00

Ice Cube interview 01:22

How we felt interviewing Ice Cube 21:00

Reacting to NBA opening night and Christmas schedule 25:40

Pascal Siakam to the Hawks? 42:21

Jaren Jackson Jr vs Bam Adebayo debate 01:03:54

This week in the NBA 01:33:09

Riv talks trying the one chip challenge 01:36:54

Suns vs Celtics depth 01:38:45

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In this episode we are going to recap episode one of Hard Knocks, talk about criticisms of Eric Bieniemy, question whether or not Trey Lance is a bust, if the Seahawks are dark horse contenders, go over the Cardinals options if they have the chance to draft Caleb Williams, and talk about the Rams direction. 

Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls

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Intro 00:00

Thoughts on Episode One of Hard Knocks 04:44

Eric Bieniemy too intense 16:03

Mojo NFC West Breakout team 27:28

HEATED Trey Lance vs Zach Wilson debate + Brock Purdy 45:29

Are the Seahawks the NFCs biggest dark horse? 01:34:18

Should the Cardinals keep Kyler Murray if they can land Caleb Williams? 02:06:04

Rams 02:29:17

NFC West Predictions 02:34:45

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In this episode we are going to do a peak vs peak draft featuring 2000s and 2010s players, talk about biggest what ifs in the past 10 years, compare Paul Pierce-Carmelo Anthony-Paul George, and give some hot takes for the 23-24 season.

Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls

Producer: John Tortorelli

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1.) Pierre Reacts to Forgotten Players 4:38

2.) 2000s Peak vs Peak Draft. Drafting a starting 5 of players best individual szn 12:27

- Who Built the Best Team? 46:02

3.) Biggest what ifs in the past 10 years 57:00

4.) Underrated, overrated, properly rated: Paul Pierce, carmelo, PG13 1:34:00

5.) Hot takes for the 23-24 NBA season 2:02:43

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In this episode we are joined by OG to talk about Damian Lillard, Jaylen Brown’s new contract, Anthony Edwards high expectations for the Timberwolves, the Dwyane Wade disrespect, and finish off the show by drafting starting fives of forgotten players of the 2000s. 

Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls

Producer: John Tortorelli

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Timestamps

Intro 00:00

1.) Thoughts on Dame Trade Request 3:00

2.) Was Jaylen Brown extension a mistake? 22:30

3.) Anthony Edwards Places Lofty Wolves Goals 52:20

4.) This Week in the NBA 1:41:21

5.) Has the DWade disrespect gone too far? 1:42:25

6.) Drafting Forgotten 2000s Players 1:52:40

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In this episode we are going to preview the NFC South. How much better does Derek Carr make the Saints? Are the Falcons this years NFL sleeper? Bryce Young’s rookie campaign expectations and the Buccaneers with Baker Mayfield. 

Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls

Producer: John Tortorelli

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1.) NFC South All Breakout Team 3:57 

2.) NFC South All Short Team 15:39

3.) Jets Sean Payton Beef 31:38

4.) Jon Taylor Trade Request 50:00

5.) Saints Preview 59:03

- 1:08:40 Carr-Ryan comparison

6.) Falcons Preview 1:19:13

- Schedule Prediction 1:45:13

- Building Falcons All Time Team 1:55:00

7.) Panthers Preview 2:02:30

- Bryce Young vs Number 1 picks 2:16:00

- Bryce Young WYR 2:23:30

8.) Did Baker Mayfield Ruin his career? 2:44:45

9.) NFC South Predictions 2:59:00

10.) Building Best Roster with NFC South Teams 3:01:40

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In this episode we are going to preview the AFC West. That means trying to find a flaw in the Chiefs, setting egregiously high expectations for the Chargers, hearing Drew preach about a Russell Wilson comeback season, and explaining why the Raiders will stink.

Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls

Producer: John Tortorelli

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Timestamps

Intro (00:00)

1. Mojo AFC West investments (07:00)

2. Biggest question marks for the Chiefs (13:35)

3. Is 2023 make or break for Brandon Staley? (40:27)

- Why Justin Herbert is Underrated (50:08)

4. Will Russell Wilson have a bounce back year? (01:12:07)

5. Are the Raiders the worst team in the NFL? (01:46:00)

6. AFC West predictions (02:01:42)

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In this episode we are going to preview the AFC East and answer the biggest questions for each team. Are the Jets being overhyped? Bills under the most pressure? Dolphins true contenders? And the year Bill Belichick or Mac Jones gets replaced?

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Producer: John Tortorelli

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In this episode we are going to talk about the Titans signing DeAndre Hopkins, the state of the running back position, summer league standouts, the new in-season tournament, and more.

Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls

Producer: John Tortorelli

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Timestamps:

Intro 00:00

1.) Titans sign DHop 2:24

2.) Superchats 34:06

3.) The RB Dilemma 51:50

4.) Summer League Standouts 1:49:50

5.) Superchats 2.0 1:39:45

6.) In Season Tournament Reactions 1:49:13

7.) This Week in the NBA 2:05:20

8.) Trae vs Luka 2:20:29

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In this episode we are going to preview both the AFC South and North divisions. While also giving our predictions for each team. 

Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls

Producer: John Tortorelli

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