Slants and Rants Podcast

With training camp underway, the NFL news starts to come in! Carson Wentz is out indefinitely with a foot injury and could miss some playing time (4:15). Aaron Rodgers returned to Green Bay and lets just say, he had a few things to get off of his chest (11:42). We also start to break down every division in the NFL and give our predictions on standings. We kick things off with our first division, the NFC North (24:16)!

We're back! Chris is officially recovered from bronchitis and news has picked up in the NFL. The NFL has set their official rules on players and coaches being vaccinated and the punishments they face (3:17). Davante Adams and the Green Bay Packers have stopped talking about a contract extension making Adams & Aaron Rodgers future in Green Bay look up in the air (19:00). In some college football news; Texas and Oklahoma will be leaving the Big 10 and heading to the SEC (34:08). Before we rattle off some injury news on Michael Thomas and Cam Akers, we get some breaking news on coaches being released for not getting vaccinated (38:47). Do you think the NFL vaccine rules are too harsh?

Episode 20 is here and it might be our best one yet! We both rank our top 15 quarterbacks in the NFL! We did not tell each other our lists so we find out live where we disagree. What did you think of our lists?

We are back battling through audio and time issues. Keep up with us as we fight through the slow part of the offseason. It wouldn't be a podcast without us talking about the changes and future of the Steelers (1:20). Tight End University has taken over and we absolutely love it (4:20). We wrap the podcast talking about the awful top 40 QB list put out with Chris Simms (7:20). Do you agree with his top 40 list?

It's a wide receiver special on today's episode. The Falcons officially traded Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans. We break down both sides of the trade and what the future holds for both teams (2:11). We wrap things up with ranking our top 5 wide receiver duos in the NFL. Let's just say, we had very different number 5's and it lead to a debate (25:02).

It's a freestyle episode of Slants & Rants. Since there is absolutely no football news, we bring back our lists. This week, we rank our top 5 best candy and give a few honorable mentions (13:33). What do you think of our lists? What did we miss and who had a better list? Let us know!

The bye week is finally over! After a week off, and hopefully a fix to our pods not properly being distributed, we are back! NFL news is starting to heat up, starting with Julio Jones being made available and most likely will be out of Atlanta (3:11). Shannon Sharpe called Julio Jones while live on air. What seemed to be an awful decision, we discuss if Julio knew he was on air (15:45). Aaron Rodgers appeared on Kenny Mayne's ESPN farewell. Addressing the elephant in the room, Rodgers spoke about his unhappiness in Green Bay (37:50). We wrap things up talking Guy Fieri who got PAID from the Food Network. Pat names some of the All-Pro players that Fieri will make more than on average.

If you are looking for a rant, then look no further. This week the NFL released the entire 2021 Season Schedule. We talk the biggest Week 1 matchups and the biggest game of the year. Week 4, Tom Brady makes his return to New England to take on the Patriots. Also, Urban Meyer is back to making ridiculous decision. This time, it is reported that the Jaguars intend to sign Tim Tebow to play Tight End! This has lead to a rant by both Vega and CTD. Are you really excited to see Tim Tebow back?

The NFL Draft is officially over and we break down what stuck out the most to us. Which team was the biggest winner in the draft (3:02)? If there is a winner, there must be a loser in this years draft (15:36). Some players fell right into the laps of teams who did not expect them to be there. Who is the biggest steal of this years draft (35:31)? There were also a few questionable picks that seemed a little high. Someone had the biggest reach of the draft (41:09). We wrap the episode with a way too early prediction; of the skill players taken, who will have the best career (43:05)? What did you think of your teams draft?

As round one finished up, we hopped on live to give our immediate reaction to the first round. We break down what we think were the best picks, most shocking trades and biggest head scratching moments of the NFL Draft. Also, the rumors circling Aaron Rodgers and his request to get out of Green Bay. We wrap things up by discussing what the worst moves of the draft were and previewing the talent still available in round 2. Did you like what your team ended up with?