Pros Like Us

Alex and Lou are officially moving their podcast to Malka Media Network. They want to thank their loyal listeners for being with them. They also thank Chris Horwedel of UnderdogPodcasts for helping them in their journey.

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The guys are joined by Alabama AM QB Aqeel Glass. He talks about the undefeated season and on capturing the SWAC title in the spring. Also he tells us what it meant to him when he won the 2021 Deacon Jones Trophy. Being a captain, his best trait, an NFL player that he models his game after and what to expect from his team in the fall. Lou and Alex also talk about Frank Clark legal troubles, LeVeon Bell talking his way out of the league and Euro 2020. Which NFL QB is next to get that huge payday.

Lou and Alex welcome ESPN.com Titans writer Turron Davenport to the show. He analyzes the Julio Jones trade and the impact that he is already having on the team. He also recaps the Titans draft. Turron is a big fan of the Elijah Molden pick in the third round and sees him as the perfect nickel corner. Then WR Jarrin Pierce discusses why he chose Middle Tennessee out of JUCO, scoring his first TD at the Big House and where he got his nickname. We are also talking about the new Madden cover and recap Euro 2020 so far.

On today's episode, we are joined by Chiefs newly signed FB Mike Burton. He talks about his NFL career with the Lions, Bears, Washington and Saints. He opens up about why he joined the Chiefs. He went from being a walk-on at Rutgers to captain and talks about his journey of perseverance. He shares a few stories about Calvin Johnson and Drew Brees and discusses what made those players special. Also Julio Jones chatter. Are the Titans the favorites in the AFC South with the new addition. Alex and Lou open up about their favorite TV shows when they were younger.

On this episode, we are discussing NFL breakout players for next season. We have a few surprises up our sleeve. Alex is on board with Panthers QB Sam Darnold while Lou believes Daniel Jones will take a step forward this upcoming season with all of the offensive pieces around him. Plus NFL head coaches who are vastly overrrated. John Gruden and Mike Tomlin make the cut. Gruden is just living off his past accomplishments. And Tomlin has fallen short in the big games in the playoffs more than any other head coach in recent memory.

Aaron Rodgers talk dominates this week's show. Has he played his last down with the Packers. Also the guys look at the teams who are close to winning a Super Bowl that have never done so in the past. The Bills and Browns are on the cusp of capturing their first title next season. Julio Jones is definitely done in Atlanta and we look at the possible landing destinations for him. Lou praises Phil Mickelson for winning a major Championship at the age of 50. We link his win with what Tom Brady did with the Bucs.

On this week's show, we are joined by Tarleton State WR Tariq Bitson. He talks about balancing football, school and being a father. He discusses his journey in the CFB landscape. He talks about why he left Oklahoma State, his stellar year at Adams State in 2019 and how he found a home with a new team. Making the top 10 plays on SportsCenter was a surreal experience for him this season. Alex and Lou also predict a few suprise playoff teams next season. Which teams are bound to take a step back in 2021.

On the latest episode, the guys look ahead to the 2021 NFL schedule and pick out some key games. We focus on week one matchups to start the season. Bucs vs Cowboys and Jets vs Panthers. Sam Darnold gets to face his old team. Key QB battles around the league to keep an eye on including the Bears, 49ers, Broncos and Patriots. Alex doesn't show any love for Jordan Love. Tim Tebow is in the news again and he is making a comeback with the Jaguars as a TE. Will Julio Jones stay with the Falcons or is he a goner.

On this episode, the guys put on the finishing touches on the 2021 NFL Draft. We recap the best and most disappointing selections. We look at the winners and losers as far as teams are concerned. We discuss the best value picks in each round. A few disagreements occur between Lou and Alex. Smaller receivers went higher than anticipated. A few hybrid players fell further down in the draft. Is Aaron Rodgers done in Green Bay and does the selection of Davis Mills signal the end of Deshaun Watson in Houston.

On this episode of Pros Like Us, Lou and Alex recap the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Impressions, surprises and disappointments from Day 1. Alex is ecstatic to see the 49ers select QB Trey Lance. Mac Jones landed into the Patriots lap at No.15. Bears got aggressive and traded for Justin Fields. Alex explains why he isn't as high on LSU WR Ja'Marr Chase and it was a surprise that the Bengals selected him with the 5th pick in the draft. We also look ahead to Day 2 and talk about the top prospects available on the board.