RapSheet and Friends

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Join NFL Network's Insider Ian Rapoport and fellow NFL reporters Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero for in-depth analysis on the biggest news in the National Football League and insightful conversations with the key players, coaches, and front office personnel.

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RapSheet and Friends episodes:

07.28.2020
Reporting day, opt-outs, Dr. Allen Sills and The Ringer's Tyler Tynes
As veterans are rolling into training camps around the country, Ian, Mike and Tom get together to talk about what's on deck for the NFL in the era of Covid-19. They discuss opt-outs, the recent deal between the NFL and...
07.16.2020
Franchise tag fallout + Steve Atwater
Ian, Tom and Mike get back together after a month apart to react to franchise tag deals that happened (Derrick Henry, Chris Jones and Myles Garrett) and those that didn't (like Dak Prescott). They also deal with the NFL's hardest...
06.15.2020
DeForest Buckner + the NFL dealing with Coronavirus
NFL.com columnist Judy Battista joins Ian to discuss several Cowboys and Texans players testing positive for Coronavirus and Tom stops by to talk about how the NFL could deal with social distancing. Plus new Indianapolis Colt DeForest Buckner (16:15) talks to...
06.09.2020
Tre Boston + racial inequality, returning to team facilities
Tre Boston, an outspoken leader on the Carolina Panthers, joins Ian to talk about the protests that have spread coast-to-coast in the two weeks since George Floyd's death in police custody in Minneapolis (17:30). Meanwhile, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo stop...
06.01.2020
Trent Williams + reacting to a troubling week in America
Ian, Tom and Mike get together to catch up after a long weekend in America. Tom is in Minnesota and had a front-row seat and they talk through everything that's happened since George Floyd was killed last Monday on a...
05.27.2020
Corey Peters, pandemic training insights + a return to football in the Covid-19 era
Ian is joined by Tom Pelissero and NFL Network's Patriots reporter Mike Giardi to talk about the latest developments as the NFL looks to return to action in the era of the coronavirus. Ian's guests this week are Arizona Cardinals defensive...
05.19.2020
Melvin Gordon, Keith Smith + Rooney Rule thoughts, coronavirus prep and more
Ian's guests this week include new Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (19:40) and Falcons fullback Keith Smith (43:30). The guys also talk about changes to and/or expansion of the Rooney Rule, the league's preparation for a season during the era of...
05.11.2020
Kenneth Murray, Jessie Bates + NFL Schedule Release Reaction
NFL Network Host Andrew Siciliano joins Ian and Mike as they talk about their stock portfolios, the schedule release, and on-air mishaps. Plus, Chargers rookie LB Kenneth Murray on getting drafted and his next steps (16:30) and Bengals S Jessie Bates...
05.04.2020
Browns GM Andrew Berry + 5th year options, Giants Draft and Shula Reaction
Tom Pelissero and Kim Jones combine to criticize Ian's hosting skills and discuss the 5th year options. Plus, Browns GM Andrew Berry joins Ian to break down their draft and free agent signings (14:40) and NFL.com columnist Judy Battista on the...
04.27.2020
Joe Burrow, Howie Roseman and full Draft reaction
It's a jam-packed NFL Draft reaction episode of RapSheet + Friends as the guys look back on the most unique one on record, go over big rumors that never happened and much more. Plus, Eagles GM Howie Roseman hops on Zoom...
04.20.2020
Mock Draft 2020 + guests Henry Ruggs and Jalen Reagor
Ian, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo get to the task of mocking up the coming virtual Draft. Highlights include FOUR trades for the Browns, a slide for Tua Tagovailoa and tales of Tom's very newly detailed spreadsheet. Plus two wide receiver...
04.14.2020
LeSean McCoy, "hip injury expert" Dennis Pitta + virtual offseason, QB draft fits and the Mighty Ducks
The new-normal we're all dealing with continues, but the Draft is now one week closer. Ian's guests this week are free agent running back LeSean McCoy (13:45) and former Raven and Super Bowl XLVII champion Dennis Pitta, who is probably the...
04.07.2020
Trae Waynes, Trai Turner + the "virtual Draft" and more
It's Tre Day on the show as new Cincinnati Bengals corner Trae Waynes (17:05) and new L.A. Chargers guard Trai Turner (40:35) call into the show. Meanwhile, Ian, Tom and Mike talk about the "virtual Draft" coming our way in...
03.31.2020
Calais Campbell, A.J. Bouye, extra playoff teams, Bucs/Pats and more
Everyone continues to shelter in place at their respective homes, but the football calendar spins on. Ian's guests this week are a pair of former Jaguars in brand new Baltimore Raven Calais Campbell (11:15) and brand new Denver Bronco A.J. Bouye...
03.23.2020
Chris Harris, Dr. Allen Sills, coronavirus, free agency and issues with Twitter
The world has largely come to a standstill... except in the NFL. And, since this is an NFL podcast, we soldier on! Ian is joined by brand new Los Angeles Charger Chris Harris (15:40) to talk about the end of his...
03.16.2020
Kyle Van Noy, Austin Ekeler, free agency, new CBA approved and the effect of coronavirus
After a week unlike any we've seen in sports, Ian, Tom and Mike get together to try to make sense of it all - including how coronavirus is affecting the NFL, how the decision was made to start the league...
03.10.2020
Anthony Harris, Ross Blacklock + the CBA, Brady as free agent and drinking to unwind
It's a busy week in the NFL as the players have the CBA in their hands and are currently voting on it. Ian, Tom and Mike break it down, while also throwing out some free agency predictions including a discussion...
03.03.2020
Justin Jefferson, Darius Leonard + Final thoughts on the combine
Ian, Tom and Mike have finally escaped from Indianapolis after a long and productive week at the Combine. They look back on everything cracking in Indy, discuss Tom's formerly messed up finger and much more - including Ian's wife's pop-a-shot...
02.25.2020
Thomas Dimitroff, Rashaan Evans + a cameo from Howie Roseman
The football world has descended upon Indianapolis for the Combine - and so has our pod crew. Ian catches up with Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff (11:30) and Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (33:00). Meanwhile, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo gather near the bench-press...
02.18.2020
Jalen Hurts, Jordan Love, Javon Kinlaw + QB carousel, CBA and more
Ahead of the combine next week, Ian's got prospects galore! Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (11:55), Utah State signal caller Jordan Love (29:45) and South Carolina defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (45:00) are all on the show this week. Plus, Tom Pelissero and...
02.11.2020
Vonn Bell, Justin Herbert + free agent frenzy
As we move farther from the Super Bowl and closer to free agency and the Draft, the conversations starts looking ahead instead of back. Ian's guests this week are Saints safety and free agent-to-be Vonn Bell (15:10) and former Oregon quarterback...
02.05.2020
Super Bowl Recap + Jonathan Abram and Marlon Mack
It's a busy post-Super Bowl podcast as Ian and Tom Pelissero break down the Chiefs' win over the 49ers in Miami. Ian gets a lesson in Roman numerals and the newly engaged MJ Acosta hops on the line to talk...
01.31.2020
Super Bowl LIV: The McCourty Twins, Shelby Harris and final thoughts ahead of the game
Super Bowl LIV is just days away and for the second year running, the Big Game means two Big Podcasts. In our second edition of the week, Ian sits down with Devin and Jason McCourty to talk parenting, pizza, Patriots and...
01.28.2020
Super Bowl LIV: Alvin Kamara, Dak Prescott, Media Night and more
The football world has descended upon Miami - and so have Ian and Tom Pelissero. The guys bring you the pod from the floor at Media Night as the drumline entertains the crowd. We get you set for Super Bowl...
01.21.2020
Matt Patricia and Duke Tobin, live from the Senior Bowl
Ian, Tom and (eventually) Mike are on scene once again at the Senior Bowl in Mobile. They talk about the experience in Alabama, ponder what Cincinnati will do with the top pick in the draft, the success of the 49ers...
01.16.2020
Special Edition: Exclusive Interview with Kyle Long
Consider it a Championship Weekend gift -- a special edition of the show as Ian catches up with recently retired Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01.13.2020
Matt Rhule, Devin Bush + Championship Weekend Preview
Ian calls on his NFL Network colleagues to help him preview this weekend's Conference Championship Games. Steve Wyche is with the 49ers and Stacey Dales is following the Packers, so you get the NFC side of things straight off the...
01.07.2020
Head coach hirings + Jack Del Rio
Ian and Tom and Mike put down their constantly buzzing phones just long enough to throw a podcast together - though it was so busy that Tom and Mike didn't actually get on the line at the same time. No...
01.01.2020
Black Monday reaction + Jay Gruden
Let's start with the breaking news: Ian, Mike and Tom all still have their jobs. Which is saying something this week. It's a Black Monday into Tuesday edition of the show as the guys react to all of the coaching changes,...
12.24.2019
Nate Solder, Ricardo Allen and Mike's misadventures with bourbon
It's the greatest gift of all - unless you count all the other gifts... a Christmas Eve episode of RapSheet + Friends! Ian's guests this week are Giants tackle Nate Solder (15:05) and Falcons safety Ricardo Allen (30:20). Tom Pelissero and Mike...
12.18.2019
Ronnie Stanley, Doug Flutie + Mike's questionable dental hygiene
It's a show with Notre Dame connections all over the place as Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl tackle (and former Domer) Ronnie Stanley joins Ian (16:10) as does one-time Hail Mary specialist and current Fighting Irish TV analyst Doug Flutie (38:35). Elsewhere,...
12.11.2019
Mike McCarthy, Nick Kwiatkoski, and Ian's at the owners' meetings
It's an NFC North-heavy edition of the show as Tom catches up with former Packers coach Mike McCarthy (11:20) to talk about his journey as he looks for another opportunity in the NFL. Plus, Ian talks with Bears linebacker Nick...
12.04.2019
Russell Wilson, Micah Hyde and Andrew Whitworth
It's a star-studded and interview-packed edition of the show as Ian is joined by THREE big guests. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (13:10) is on the line to talk about surprising kids with a Dick's Sporting Goods shopping spree for Giving Tuesday,...
11.27.2019
D.J. Chark, Ryan Leaf and Ian's misadventure in French class
Ian's guests this week are Jaguars WR D.J. Chark (14:30) and former first-round pick and current ESPN college football analyst Ryan Leaf (42:00). In between, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero are on hand to digest the news of the week, Ian...
11.19.2019
Shaquem Griffin, Torry Holt, Mike's camera issues and Tom's mic problem
It's a busy installment of the show this week as Ian is joined by FIVE friends. Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin hops on to talk "Salute to Service" and much more (18:00) and St. Louis Rams great Torry Holt (43:40) calls in...
11.12.2019
Julian Edelman on children's books, creativity and Ian's rise from lowly beat writer
It's a book-smart edition of the show this week as Julian Edelman and his creative partner Assaf Swissa join Ian to talk about "Flying High 3," the latest book in their series for kids. Plus, Edelman talks Patriots, Ian's rise...
11.06.2019
Matt Breida, Phillip Lindsay and Tom's mystery phone call
Ian's guests this week are two of the league's best running backs as Matt Breida of the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers (17:50) and Phillip Lindsay of the Denver Broncos (45:00). Meanwhile, on a busy day around the NFL, Tom Pelissero and...
10.30.2019
Logan Ryan, Trade Deadline Dirt and Tom Breaks News
Ian's special guest this week is Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (14:30), who talks about the team's positive stretch of late, a hope to get in broadcasting after his career, analyzing corners around the league and much more. Meanwhile, Tom Pelissero...
10.22.2019
Chase Edmonds on his breakout game + trades and reporting on fantasy football
Chase Edmonds broke out with three touchdowns on Sunday and what does the second-year Arizona Cardinals running back get for his effort? A chance to get on the phone with Ian and get a lecture about beating Columbia when he...
10.16.2019
Live from the owners meetings with Steelers President Art Rooney
Ian is in Florida at the owners meeting and tracked down Steelers president Art Rooney for a special sit-down (13:50). Plus, a roundtable with Tom Pelissero and Judy Battista, who subs in for Mike Garafolo, to talk officiating, instant replay, this...
10.09.2019
Jadeveon Clowney, Justin Tuck + Tom's text messages
RapSheet is on the defensive this week - with Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (13:00) and former Giant and two-time Super Bowl champion Justin Tuck (38:30) on the program. Plus, Mike enjoys a leisurely drive up and back down I-95...
10.01.2019
Leonard Fournette, Jerry Rice and Mike's missing keys
It's a jam-packed edition of the show as Ian is joined by Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (17:15) and the undisputed GOAT of wide receivers, Jerry Rice (45:25). Elsewhere, Ian and Tom discuss the big topics of the week, including the...
09.24.2019
Frank Gore, Big Cat and new QB reactions
It was a successful weekend for a few of the new starting quarterbacks that took the field around the NFL this past week, especially for Daniel Jones and Kyle Allen. Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero hop on the phone this...
09.18.2019
Shaun O'Hara, Bob Stoops and more full NFL craziness
It's been yet another wacky week in the NFL and nobody better to dissect it than Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero, Mike Garafolo and a roomful of rowdy diners in Pittsburgh. Guests this week include NFL Network analyst and Eli Manning's former...
09.11.2019
Philip Rivers + AB84 dominates the headlines
You'll be shocked to find out that Antonio Brown's name is mentioned during the post-Week-1 edition of RapSheet + Friends. Besides that, Ian's special guest is Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (13:45), who is coming off a season-opening overtime win over the...
09.03.2019
Rob Gronkowski + 2019 season preview
The regular season is upon us and RapSheet celebrates with one of his biggest guests so far - former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (17:00). Meanwhile, with the first game just two days away, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero are on...
08.26.2019
Lots of Luck, fantasy advice, Adrian Amos and more
This week's edition of RapSheet + Friends features a load of fantasy advice from NFL.com Senior Fantasy Analyst (and Alice in Chains superfan) Michael Fabiano (18:50) - as well as a bunch of reaction on the Andrew Luck news from...
08.20.2019
Antonio Brown, Hard Knocks, Ravens TE Mark Andrews and the end of camp travel
We've reached the midpoint of the preseason, which means the gang's visits to training camps across the country are nearly at an end. On this week's episode, Ian and Tom record the show 25 yards apart in an Arizona hotel, but...
08.14.2019
Courtland Sutton, DeForest Buckner, Mike's golf struggles and Tom explains the CBA
The training camp misadventures continue as Ian checks in from Packers camp, Mike Garafolo struggles with his golf game and Tom Pelissero takes time out of his busy day to explain the collective bargaining agreement. Meanwhile, Ian continues to put his...
08.06.2019
More Camp, More Friends!
It's yet another training camp edition of RapSheet + Friends, and that means Ian's got friends all over the place. Mike and Tom were able to coordinate schedules this week so we get to hear from both together on Texans-Packers practice,...

What's RapSheet and Friends about?

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RapSheet and Friends episodes:

Reporting day, opt-outs, Dr. Allen Sills and The Ringer's Tyler Tynes

Franchise tag fallout + Steve Atwater

DeForest Buckner + the NFL dealing with Coronavirus

Tre Boston + racial inequality, returning to team facilities

Trent Williams + reacting to a troubling week in America

Corey Peters, pandemic training insights + a return to football in the Covid-19 era

Melvin Gordon, Keith Smith + Rooney Rule thoughts, coronavirus prep and more

Kenneth Murray, Jessie Bates + NFL Schedule Release Reaction

Browns GM Andrew Berry + 5th year options, Giants Draft and Shula Reaction

Joe Burrow, Howie Roseman and full Draft reaction

Mock Draft 2020 + guests Henry Ruggs and Jalen Reagor

LeSean McCoy, "hip injury expert" Dennis Pitta + virtual offseason, QB draft fits and the Mighty Ducks

Trae Waynes, Trai Turner + the "virtual Draft" and more

Calais Campbell, A.J. Bouye, extra playoff teams, Bucs/Pats and more

Chris Harris, Dr. Allen Sills, coronavirus, free agency and issues with Twitter

Kyle Van Noy, Austin Ekeler, free agency, new CBA approved and the effect of coronavirus

Anthony Harris, Ross Blacklock + the CBA, Brady as free agent and drinking to unwind

Justin Jefferson, Darius Leonard + Final thoughts on the combine

Thomas Dimitroff, Rashaan Evans + a cameo from Howie Roseman

Jalen Hurts, Jordan Love, Javon Kinlaw + QB carousel, CBA and more

Vonn Bell, Justin Herbert + free agent frenzy

Super Bowl Recap + Jonathan Abram and Marlon Mack

Super Bowl LIV: The McCourty Twins, Shelby Harris and final thoughts ahead of the game

Super Bowl LIV: Alvin Kamara, Dak Prescott, Media Night and more

Matt Patricia and Duke Tobin, live from the Senior Bowl

Special Edition: Exclusive Interview with Kyle Long

Matt Rhule, Devin Bush + Championship Weekend Preview

Head coach hirings + Jack Del Rio

Black Monday reaction + Jay Gruden

Nate Solder, Ricardo Allen and Mike's misadventures with bourbon

Ronnie Stanley, Doug Flutie + Mike's questionable dental hygiene

Mike McCarthy, Nick Kwiatkoski, and Ian's at the owners' meetings

Russell Wilson, Micah Hyde and Andrew Whitworth

D.J. Chark, Ryan Leaf and Ian's misadventure in French class

Shaquem Griffin, Torry Holt, Mike's camera issues and Tom's mic problem

Julian Edelman on children's books, creativity and Ian's rise from lowly beat writer

Matt Breida, Phillip Lindsay and Tom's mystery phone call

Logan Ryan, Trade Deadline Dirt and Tom Breaks News

Chase Edmonds on his breakout game + trades and reporting on fantasy football

Live from the owners meetings with Steelers President Art Rooney

Jadeveon Clowney, Justin Tuck + Tom's text messages

Leonard Fournette, Jerry Rice and Mike's missing keys

Frank Gore, Big Cat and new QB reactions

Shaun O'Hara, Bob Stoops and more full NFL craziness

Philip Rivers + AB84 dominates the headlines

Rob Gronkowski + 2019 season preview

Lots of Luck, fantasy advice, Adrian Amos and more

Antonio Brown, Hard Knocks, Ravens TE Mark Andrews and the end of camp travel

Courtland Sutton, DeForest Buckner, Mike's golf struggles and Tom explains the CBA

More Camp, More Friends!