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The real reason NFL teams win and lose | Adam Schefter
This week, ESPN's Adam Schefter joins Woj on The Program to break down how NFL teams are actually built. Woj and Schefter dive into the realities of roster construction, the shifting balance of power between GMs and head coaches, and what it really takes to build a team that can win consistently in today’s NFL.
In this episode, we discuss:
The Power Structure: How control shifts between coaches, GMs, and owners and why it’s different in every organization.
Avoiding Self Inflicted Losses: Why most teams lose because of their own mistakes, not a lack of talent.
The QB + Coach Equation: The only formula that consistently leads to fast turnarounds and sustained success.
The Modern Rebuild: Why NFL teams can go from last place to contenders almost overnight and what makes that possible.
The Changing Pipeline: How NIL and the transfer portal are reshaping the draft, with players entering the league older and more experienced.
Follow The Program with Woj: New episodes every Wednesday.
1:44 – Schefter on witnessing both Michigan title runs and what stood out
3:11 – Why he thrives in fantasy basketball but not football
4:31 – What made this Michigan team actually work
6:44 – Why Dusty May’s leadership resonates
8:51 – How power shifts between NFL GMs and coaches
12:17 – Why most NFL teams beat themselves
14:48 – Why NFL turnarounds happen faster than the NBA
15:51 – The QB and coach combo that drives winning
17:17 – How NIL and the portal are changing the draft
18:26 – A recruit asks Schefter to break his news
18:57 – Why agents are getting involved earlier
A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Novig, America's sports exchange, where you can make picks on the NBA, NFL, and more at the best odds! Go to https://novig.com and use code WOJ to get 50 dollars worth of Novig coins when you spend your first five dollars. Must be 21+. No purchase necessary to play. Void where prohibited. See terms of use for eligibility.
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By In the Arena StudiosThis week, ESPN's Adam Schefter joins Woj on The Program to break down how NFL teams are actually built. Woj and Schefter dive into the realities of roster construction, the shifting balance of power between GMs and head coaches, and what it really takes to build a team that can win consistently in today’s NFL.
In this episode, we discuss:
The Power Structure: How control shifts between coaches, GMs, and owners and why it’s different in every organization.
Avoiding Self Inflicted Losses: Why most teams lose because of their own mistakes, not a lack of talent.
The QB + Coach Equation: The only formula that consistently leads to fast turnarounds and sustained success.
The Modern Rebuild: Why NFL teams can go from last place to contenders almost overnight and what makes that possible.
The Changing Pipeline: How NIL and the transfer portal are reshaping the draft, with players entering the league older and more experienced.
Follow The Program with Woj: New episodes every Wednesday.
1:44 – Schefter on witnessing both Michigan title runs and what stood out
3:11 – Why he thrives in fantasy basketball but not football
4:31 – What made this Michigan team actually work
6:44 – Why Dusty May’s leadership resonates
8:51 – How power shifts between NFL GMs and coaches
12:17 – Why most NFL teams beat themselves
14:48 – Why NFL turnarounds happen faster than the NBA
15:51 – The QB and coach combo that drives winning
17:17 – How NIL and the portal are changing the draft
18:26 – A recruit asks Schefter to break his news
18:57 – Why agents are getting involved earlier
A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Novig, America's sports exchange, where you can make picks on the NBA, NFL, and more at the best odds! Go to https://novig.com and use code WOJ to get 50 dollars worth of Novig coins when you spend your first five dollars. Must be 21+. No purchase necessary to play. Void where prohibited. See terms of use for eligibility.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices