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JR, Matt, and Paul cover everything that went right against the Lions, from surprisingly good performances from Rick Wagner and Rashan Gary, to Allen Lazard's greatness (by DVOA), to Aaron Jones making his case to get paid. They also go over how Tyler Ervin should have created a touchdown, the struggling tight ends, why it's good that we haven't heard Kevin King's name more, and why Chandon Sullivan's interception was as much of a terrible call by the Lions as it was greatness by Chandon. All of that, plus a Saints preview, listener questions, and a t-shirt giveaway! 

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Intro: King of New Orleans - Better Than Ezra

Outtro: Ma Tit' Fille - Buckwheat Zydeco

JR, Paul, and Matt discuss an impressive Packer win, and just how much of it is real versus first week small sample illusions. Is Aaron Rodgers really back? Are the young receivers finally turning into something? Can the offensive line survive without Lane Taylor? Are the Vikings any good or will we look back at this as an gimme? 

Find out all of that, plus an analysis of all of the smart things Matt LaFleur did, why the defense wasn't as bad as you might think, and why even crusty old beat writers should take the time to learn their DVOAs from their EPAs, even if they don't like it. Also, listener questions as per usual. 

Everyone is happy, even Paul 

Intro: The Laws Have Changed - New Pornographers

Outtro: Race for the Prize - Flaming Lips

On the latest episode of RAE, JR, Matt, and Paul discuss the Vikings newest acquisition, smart teams and play action, including why mediocre quarterbacks sometimes look awesome, Kenny Clark's impending destruction of the Minnesota interior, Stefon Diggs and bad choices, Allen Lazard, MVS, and ESB, how Blake Martinez probably crashed Paul's computer, and the profound disappointment of the Bucks forgetting how to play basketball simultaneous to Christian Yelich forgetting how to hit. All of that, plus questions, and how we feel about Kaep's inclusion in Madden.

Intro: In the Blood - Better Than Ezra

Outtro: Good - Better Then Ezra

JR, Ryan, and Paul preview whether this team will be any good or revert right down to the mean.  Has MVS turned the corner? Is AJ Dillon actually a fine use of a second rounder? Do we already know that Jordan Love is terrible, and would you rather have Mitch Trubisky? Will Rashan Gary be useful? What the heck is an H-back? Are the Bears really as dumb as we always say? Could the Lions surprise everyone? How do you pronounce the name of the guy the Vikings just signed? 

All of this and more will be answered.

Intro: Blinding Lights - The Weeknd

Outtro: Theme Song - Too Much Joy

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Paul and special guest Ryan (@Rcon14) discuss the NF:L's plan to deal with the elephant in the room, the team's likely shift to heavy personnel, why exactly Aaron Rodgers is better when he can't move and is in mortal danger, and whether any of these tight ends are any good. 

Intro: Boy in the Bubble - Paul Simon

Outtro: Cure for Pain - Morphine

Matt, Paul, and JR draft the things they love about football. The gang covers camaraderie, big dumb strong quarterbacks, esoteric rules, tiebreakers, video games, Davante Adams, dumb analysts, twitter + sports, and a host of additional topics. They also answer questions centered around the new Pat Mahomes contract. 

This is an uplifting episode that never touches on plagues or labor disputes, so please enjoy and feel good. 

Intro: This Year - The Mountain Goats

Outtro: We're In This Together Now - Nine Inch Nails

Paul does NOT compare Jordan Love to Patrick Mahomes, the guys discuss all of the dumb things Green Bay did in graphic detail, the high RB, the sad attempt to mimic San Francisco, the one pick we all liked, the fact that their early picks would have all been available later, what the ideal draft would have looked like, Green Bay as more of a 9-7 teams, Matt's 22 personnel challenge, and JR not knowing Matt's last name. 

Intro: Love Stinks are performed by Adam Sandler in The Wedding Singer

Outtro: Only Love, The Bodeans

Watch the 2013 Week 17 game between the Packers and Bears with your good friends from RAE and Acme Packing Company! Just fire up the game on Youtube here, pause at 7 seconds, and wait for Paul's countdown. The guys cover interesting facts about the 2013 "broken collarbone" season, players we never heard of, a truly strange year for the Bears, Andy Mulumba, Alshon's terrible hands, kicking to Devin Hester, KUUUUUUUHHHHHN, and analysis of the biggest plays of the game. There were a lot of them! 

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Intro: Radiation Vibe - Fountains of Wayne

Outtro: All Kinds of Time - Fountains of Wayne

Paul, JR, and Matt discuss the combine, the prospect of empty stadia for awhile, why Paul is not on the Tailgate pod, Paul as an insane nomad, wide receivers, RAS, QBOPS, the quarterbacks of the draft, worthless off-ball linebackers, Austin Hooper, corners, bad Moneyball analogies, Jimmy Graham as Carlos Pena (see), the CBA, and whether the other Packer players actually like Aaron Rodgers, and its impact on labor relations.

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Intro: Middle Distance Runner - Sea Wolf

Outtro: Just Like Heaven - The Cure

JR, Matt, and Paul wrap up a successful season by handing out blame for the loss to San Francisco, discussing why Mike Pettine failed, why they used the same blasted offensive game plan as last time, Richard Sherman being a step slower, Raheem Mostert...not, the long list of Packer free agents, Hunter Henry, questions from religious and elected officials, and a breakdown of exactly why NFL hand size measurements are highly questionable.  Also, angry drunk questions, and measured, sober questions. 

Intro: All Kinds of Time - Fountains of Wayne

Outtro: I am Trying to Break Your Heart - Wilco