Slants and Rants Podcast

It is finally here! The first ever Slants & Rants Podcast NFL Mock Draft! We go through the top 12 picks in the first round, alternating picks to predict who your team is going to take! Who do you think we snubbed? 1 - Jaguars (2:45) 2 - Jets (4:40) 3 - 49ers (6:18) 4 - Falcons (9:27) 5 - Bengals (13:08) 6 - Dolphins (17:20) 7 - Lions (20:59) 8 - Panthers (26:43) 9 - Broncos (31:14) 10 - Cowboys (38:02) 11 - Giants (41:36) 12 - Eagles (46:13).

Julian Edelman was released by the Patriots and has decided to hang up the cleats. This has struck the great debate; does Julian Edelman belong in the Hall of Fame (5:39)? The Listener Lounge is back and this time its all about the Giants! You guys sent in clips discussing the Giants draft plans and we give our opinion on what direction Dave Gettleman needs to go (16:24). Tune in next week for the first ever Slants & Rants Podcast Mock Draft! We go back & forth picking the top 12 picks in the first round of the NFL draft.

We are in double digits! The quarterback carousel has continued, this time with the Jets moving on from their former number 3 overall pick. Sam Darnold gets a fresh start in Carolina with the Panthers while the Jets continue their rebuild and potentially focus on Zach Wilson (1:41). The debut of the Listener Lounge is here! You the listeners send in questions and opinions that get played on the podcast and we give our take on your words (18:30). This weeks Listener Lounge brings some great draft questions. What are the odds that Micah Parsons falls out of the top 10 and for what reasons (20:20)? Will Justin Fields be ANOTHER Ohio State quarterback bust or will he go on to have a successful NFL career (25:00)? Also, what should the Pittsburgh Steelers do with their first round pick in this years draft (31:26)?

Pro day season is here and we are tired of the lies being spread around. We dive into the "incredible" pro day numbers and Mac Jones' performance & potential (2:55). Since we are both disappointed today, we take a trip down memory lane to think of our most disappointing moments as football fans (13:40). We wrap the show with a fantastic argument. Since it is the Final Four, we give our "Final Four Fast Food Restaurants" ranked from 4-1 (21:20). Who do you think has the better list?

The boys are back breaking down the latest movements in free agency. The Giants have made a splash the few days and put themselves in a great position going into the draft, but are they now the favorites in the NFC East (2:35)? With constant movement in Free Agency, we discuss what has stood out to us. What team has become the most improves so far this offseason (21:44)? Who is the biggest disappointment with their moves (or lack off) to this day (31:53)? We wrap things up by giving our favorite signing (43:51) and what has been the worst signing of the offseason throughout the league (46:57). 

HAPPY NEW YEAR! This week we hit record right before the start of the new NFL League Year (Wednesday March 17 at 4pm). We go through multiple signings throughout the podcast. Also, give some winners and losers so far throughout the early stages of the offseason. Mix in a little breaking news throughout the show and we have a special edition podcast! Who is going to be the next big name to find a new home in the NFL?

The off-season is starting to heat up in the National Football League! Before getting into the latest news, we debate on the quality of potato bread and if it is the go-to for a BBQ (1:40). Dak Prescott finally gets the big bucks he deserves, keeping the Cowboys as the favorite to win the NFC East (3:45). Franchise Tags have officially been handed out, with a few surprises. Who got tagged and didn't deserve it and what team tagged the wrong player (18:45)? The Giants are starting to make their moves with releases and freeing up cap space. We discuss if the G-Men should be in the market for a few playmakers on offense (27:45). As big cuts start to make their way throughout the league, the Chiefs release both their starting tackles and will be moving into next season with a very different look in front of Patrick Mahomes (39:11). We wrap the show talking a few trades that recently happened. Mainly, Trent Brown heading back to New England after two short seasons with the Raiders (46:57). 

Its Free Agency Frenzy this week! J.J. Watt shocked us all and announced his new home will be with the Arizona Cardinals (2:40). Does Tyrell Williams signing with the Lions signal the end for Kenny Golladay in Detroit (12:03)? Multiple veterans get released while Big Ben signs a new deal to stay with the Steelers (13:28). We finish the show with each giving our top 5 free agents availible right now (23:08). Did we get our top 5's right? Of course we did, but we'll entertain yours to see what your thought process was.

Russell Wilson's name has come up again involving his displease in Seattle. Although he reportedly has not requested a trade, is there any chance Wilson does leave the Seahawks (2:00)? We play a game called TAG! You're It! Where we predict what players could/should be tagged and give our opinion on what each team should do (10:11). Here our take on Dak Prescott (10:53), Chris Godwin & Shaquil Barret (17:52), Justin Simmons (22:22), Kenny Golladay (27:10), Allen Robinson (32:04), Leonard Williams & Yannick Ngakoue (36:38), Aaron Jones (39:19), and Hunter Henry (42:33).

Rest in Peace to Vincent Jackson, gone way too soon. J.J. Watt and the Houston Texans have finally divorced, but where will the former DPOY end up (4:11)? Kawann Short was released by Carolina, freeing up money for a potential Deshaun Watson pursuit (9:49). Daniel Jeremiah released a mock draft that had a few studs falling farther than we expect (13:19). Johnny Football returns to the gridiron in the Fan Controlled Football League and Chris gets a deserved roasting for his past love for the former Heisman winner (18:45). We wrap the show with new Head Coach superlatives; giving our best/worst hire, best/worst team situation and predict who is the most likely to succeed (27:15).