The Gridiron NFL Show

Ollie Connolly is joined by Michael McQuaid to breakdown which of last season's non-playoff teams have a shot at making a Super Bowl run in 2022: Are the Chargers worthy of the preseason hype? Will Matt Ryan unlock something new for the Colts? Is health all that stands between the Ravens and a playoff push? All that and more.

You can check out Ollie's piece on the Saints defense on here: readoptional.substack.com 

Or read his piece breaking down the complexities of Greg Roman's offense and why it's tough to address issues with Baltimore's offense here: https://readoptional.substack.com/p/trey-lance-analysis-nfl

Will Gavin and Ollie Connolly canvass the remaining free agent market to see who could still be available to help a team make a playoff push.

You can check out Ollie's deep-dive on Trey Lance and the second-year QBs here: https://readoptional.substack.com/p/trey-lance-analysis-nfl 

And you can pre-order the 2022 Gridiron Annual here: https://www.gridiron-magazine.com/product-category/bookazines 

Will Gavin and Ollie Connolly convene to discuss potential breakout players for the 2022 season: Which of the sophomore edge-rushers will step up? Is Trevor Lawrence primed for an explosion now that the Urban Meyer Experience is over? Which players could have a re-birth in new spots? And more.

You can check out Ollie's deep-dive on Kyler Murray and the Cardinals offense here: 
https://readoptional.substack.com/p/there-is-more-to-come-from-kyler

And you can pre-order the 2022 Gridiron Annual here: https://www.gridiron-magazine.com/product-category/bookazines 

Michael McQuaid is joined by Jeff Reinebold this week to look over the latest happenings in the NFL. Colin Kaepernick had a workout with the Las Vegas Raiders - could we see him play in the league this season? Also, Michael and Jeff examine the Steelers and Jets fortunes ahead of the new season. They also discuss Kyler Murray and what to expect going forward. 

You can read Ollie Connolly's deep-dive on Murray's development and where he can still improve exclusively on The Read Optional: https://readoptional.substack.com/p/there-is-more-to-come-from-kyler

The draft is over but the analysis doesn't stop. You can read Ollie's breakdowns of the draft -- the players, the schemes, the fits, the decisions -- by subscribing to The Read Optional: https://readoptional.substack.com/p/p...    
If you want your question answered during the shows Mailbag section, tweet @Gridrion with the #mailbag or email [email protected] and include ‘Gridiron Show’ in the subject line.

Will Gavin, Ollie Connolly and Si Clancy breakdown the coaches who will enter the 2022 season on the hottest of hot seats: Is this it for Kliff Kingsbury? Will Matt Rhule be able to hold onto his job? What, exactly, does Mike McCarthy do in Dallas? And who will be at the front of the Sean Payton sweepstakes?

The draft is over but the analysis doesn't stop. You can read Ollie's breakdowns of the draft -- the players, the schemes, the fits, the decisions -- by subscribing to The Read Optional: https://readoptional.substack.com/p/pick-by-pick-analysis-of-the-first

If you want your question answered during the shows Mailbag section, tweet @GridrionNFL with the #mailbag or email [email protected] and include ‘Gridiron Show’ in the subject line.

Ollie Connolly and Si Clancy discuss Tom Brady's bumper deal to become the lead analyst at Fox, beginning.... at some point (maybe?). They also dig through some of the intriguing post-draft quarterback situations in the league, including: both New York teams; the Niners; the Jags; more. 

Ollie Connolly and Simon Clancy re-convene to run through some of the biggest questions from the NFL Draft: Which quarterback landed in the best spot? What is the most exciting receiver-to-team marriage? How do the Ravens keep getting away with this? What's going on with the Cardinals? Why did Nakobe Dean fall to the third round? And much more.

The draft is over but the analysis doesn't stop. You can read Ollie's breakdowns of the draft -- the players, the schemes, the fits, the decisions -- by subscribing to The Read Optional: https://readoptional.substack.com/p/pick-by-pick-analysis-of-the-first

If you want your question answered during the shows Mailbag section, tweet @GridrionNFL with the #mailbag or email [email protected] and include ‘Gridiron Show’ in the subject line.

Michael McQuaid is joined by Jeff Reinebold to review the first five picks of the NFL Draft.

The NFL Draft may be coming to an end, but you can still check our information on your new favourite player! Simon Clancy's 2022 NFL Draft Guide is out now! You can subscribe to The Read Optional to pick up a copy of Si's Draft Guide. In the guide, you’ll find:

- 240-plus pages of analysis
- 400-plus in-depth reports, breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of all of the draft’s top eligible prospects
-The finest prospect facts — want to know who has the wonkiest breakfast? Who has a fashion line? Who idolizes Colt McCoy?
-A look ahead at next year’s class, and the names you should look for in the upcoming college football season.
-Continued analysis throughout the NFL Draft: Player analysis, scheme fits, more!
All that for as little as $7/£5 you say? Yes!

You can get access to the guide here:
https://readoptional.substack.com/p/draftguide?s=w

The latest issue of Gridiron magazine is out on the 14th of April. 'The Pass-Rushers Are Coming!' takes you inside the NFL Draft, giving you the lowdown of all the prospects and storylines you need to know. You can subscribe to Gridiron at https://www.gridiron-magazine.com/ or pick up a copy wherever you get your magazines.

If you want your question answered during the shows Mailbag section, tweet @GridrionNFL with the #mailbag or email [email protected] and include ‘Gridiron Show’ in the subject line.

Ollie Connolly and Simon Clancy wrap up their draft preview pods with a look at the final picks in the first round. They run through the potential selections for teams selecting 25-32, pitch some trade ideas, and then make some predictions about the biggest surprises of the night.

Simon Clancy's 2022 NFL Draft Guide is out now! You can subscribe to The Read Optional to pick up a copy of Si's Draft Guide. In the guide, you’ll find:

You can get access to the guide here:
https://readoptional.substack.com/p/draftguide?s=w

The latest issue of Gridiron magazine is out on the 14th of April. 'The Pass-Rushers Are Coming!' takes you inside the NFL Draft, giving you the lowdown of all the prospects and storylines you need to know. You can subscribe to Gridiron at https://www.gridiron-magazine.com/ or pick up a copy wherever you get your magazines. 

If you want your question answered during the shows Mailbag section, tweet @GridrionNFL with the #mailbag or email [email protected] and include ‘Gridiron Show’ in the subject line.

Ollie Connolly and Simon Clancy continue their tour of the first round of the NFL Draft, breaking down the prospects you need to know and looking at the possibilities for the teams from picks 16-25. 

Simon Clancy's 2022 NFL Draft Guide is out now! On the latest Gridiron Show, Ollie Connolly and Si Clancy discuss Si's draft guide, run through picks 11-14, each team's potential strategy and top targets, the evolution of linebackers, and a whole bunch more. 

You can subscribe to The Read Optional to pick up a copy of Si's Draft Guide. In the guide, you’ll find:

You can get access to the guide here:
https://readoptional.substack.com/p/draftguide?s=w

The latest issue of Gridiron magazine is out on the 14th of April. 'The Pass-Rushers Are Coming!' takes you inside the NFL Draft, giving you the lowdown of all the prospects and storylines you need to know. You can subscribe to Gridiron at https://www.gridiron-magazine.com/ or pick up a copy wherever you get your magazines. 

If you want your question answered during the shows Mailbag section, tweet @GridrionNFL with the #mailbag or email [email protected] and include ‘Gridiron Show’ in the subject line.