The Simple Handicap: NFL Betting Podcast with Adam Chernoff

I was joined this morning by Demetrius Harvey, beat reporter for Jacksonville.com. 

Demetrius answers my questions at the following time stamps…

(02:47) Tyson Campbell signing

(03:35) Tell me about the shift we can expect with Ryan Nielsen coming over as the new DC

(05:16) How has the install been so far behind the scenes? 

(07:18) Is the defense going to be more willing to gamble? 

(09:30) How long is this going to take to work? 

(10:35) Who is going to be calling plays for the offense? 

(11:37) What is the difference between the play callers? 

(12:44) How should we grade Trevor Lawrence? 

(16:00) What changes we will see on offense? 

(17:23) Higher or lower than 17th in yards per play? 

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I was joined this morning by Jim Wyatt, senior reporter for TenessseeTitans.com.

Jim answers my questions at the following time stamps. 

(6:18) What does this season feel like to you compared to the other 25 you covered? 

(7:44) How has the scheme and culture install been going? 

(8:58) What is the biggest difference in the offense? 

(10:21) What is your sense on Will Levis as a QB? 

(12:44) How has the OL looked under new coach Callahan? 

(15:40) Defensive drop off with Wilson as the new DC? 

(18:14) More optimistic about the offense or the defense? 

(19:45) Will starters play in the preseason more under the new HC? 

I was joined by Zac Jackson, Browns beat reporter for The Athletic.

Zac answers my questions at the follwing time stamps: 

(03:41) What is the offensive identity of this team with Ken Dorsey? 

(05:20) How smooth has the transition been between coordinators? 

(06:34) Is Deshaun Watson washed up and done? 

(07:36) Injury updates and status of Chubb, Conklin, Wills

(09:28) The new Browns run scheme without OL Coach Callahan

(10:45) Impact of Mike Vrabel for the defense?

(12:46) What is not being discussed enough about this team? 

(14:37) How is this team going to handle preseason? 

I was joined by Matt Parrino, Bills beat reporter and host of the Shout! Podcast.

Matt answers my questions at the following time stamps: 

(3:40) How much will Josh Allen be used in the run game this season? 

(5:48) What is the ground game as a whole going to look like? 

(8:39) What are the biggest changes we will see with Brady this year vs last year when he took over?

(10:43) Are the bigger WR’s there for Josh Allen’s erratic throwing, or for the run game? 

(13:56) How much are we going to see from starters in pre season? 

(14:45) Aaron Kromer’s impact on the offensive line

(16:12) Is Babich going to be running and calling the defense this year? 

(19:27) Defensive performance predictions

I was joined by Joe Caporoso, founder of Turn on the Jets and Badlands to preview the New York Jets for 2024. 

Joe answers my questions at the following time stamps: 

(3:55) How many of the offseason storylines are real, how many are over blown and what is the concern level? 

(6:01) How aligned is the coaching staff entering the season? 

(7:45) Is everyone’s job on the line? 

(9:25) Where is Rodgers between QB1 and QB21? 

(10:55) What is this offense going to look like? Who is going to drive it? 

(13:21) Sell me on why this is not the same old Jets? 

(15:02) Can the defense replicate a top 5 level of play this year? 

(16:34) Chance Reddick is good to go Week 1 regular season?

(17:11) Expectation for training camp and starters getting playing time in preseason games? 

I am joined by Evan Lazar, senior reporter for Patriots.com to preview the New England Patriots for 2024. 

Evan answers my questions at the following time stamps: 

(02:47) More coach transparency at pressers without Belichick?

(04:15) Can we believe what the coaches are saying about players/news?

(05:23) How will the staff handle training camp and playing starters in preseason different? 

(06:56) What is the Patriots offense going to look like? 

(09:17) Is the scheme a better fit for Jacoby Brissett or Drake Maye? 

(11:01) How many games will Drake Maye start in 2024?

(12:52) What chance does Drake Maye have to start Week 1? 

(14:31) Will the defense fall off without Belichick? 

(17:13) Is there any sense of “win now” or is this a full rebuild year? 

Initial NFL previews are quick first reactions to how teams will fare in the 2024 season.

These episodes include thoughts on teams, scheme changes and any picks or predictions on players and futures markets which stand out.

This episode features the Bengals, Raiders, Bears and Browns .

00:00 - 02:55 Intro

02:55 - 09:18 Cincinnati Bengals

09:18 - 17:22 Las Vegas Raiders

17:22 - 25:28 Chicago Bears

25:28 - 35:23 Cleveland Browns

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Part two of first previews are back! 

These shows will live stream every Wednesday at 9am PT on RASPicks YouTube as well as air here on the podcast feed the following day. 

Intro: 00:00 - 05:19

Atlanta Falcons: 05:19 - 10:13

Seattle Seahawks: 10:13 - 15:09

New Orleans Saints: 15:09 - 24:16

Carolina Panthers: 24:16 - 32:15

Philadelphia Eagles: 32:15 - 36:32

Pittsburgh 36:32 - 46:36

NFL first thoughts previews are back! 

These shows will live stream every Wednesday at 9am PT on RASPicks YouTube as well as air here on the podcast feed the following day. 

This episode discusses the Jets, Titans, Buccaneers and Chargers. 

Intro 00:00 - 03:47

New York Jets 03:47 - 15:07

Tennessee Titans: 15:07 - 24:03

Los Angeles Chargers: 24:03 - 35:13

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 35:13 - 48:28

Kirk Cousins to Atlanta (00:00 - 09:10)

Miami in a "reset" year (09:10 - 14:26)

Russell Wilson to Pittsburgh (14:26 - 24:45)

Kansas City wins again (24:45 - 33:49)

Bengals sneaky addition, What are the Raiders doing and WR/OL Draft Thoughts (33:49 - 41:45)