Tuesday Morning Blitz

Tuesday Morning Blitz

By Jackson RobertsSportsFootball
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Tuesday Morning Blitz episodes

  • TMB Cover One: Buffalo Bills

    How about a new podcast series? TMB is endeavoring to do deep dives on individual teams and their storylines for as many football franchises as we can throughout the season. It’s a chance to talk to people who know these teams as well as anybody and explore topics our normal format typically does not. To kick it off, we had a tremendous conversation about the prohibitive Super Bowl favorites, the Buffalo Bills, with WKBW Buffalo Bills reporter James Kattato. Topics include:

    • James’ experiences so far covering the Bills and how they’ve matched up to his expectations (2:05)
    • How the Bills are handling the weight of being preseason Super Bowl favorites (4:00)
    • Why Josh Allen is the perfect fit for this team and this city (6:40)
    • Breaking down the makeup of the outstanding receiving corps the Bills have been able to assemble (12:17)
    • How the Topps shooting has brought the city closer together and the impact it has had on the team (16:24)
    • The impact bringing Von Miller into the locker room has had, particularly on the rest of the front seven (25:39)
    • What the Bills have done to improve their run defense this season, something that was previously a bit of a weakness (33:27)
    • How young players in the secondary are stepping up and owning their roles (38:01)
    • How the Bills respond to adversity, including the Bobby Hart suspension in the aftermath of Monday Night Football (42:59)
    • What this team will need to do to win a Super Bowl–and what could stop them from doing it (48:05)
    • James’ quick prognosis of the Jets, as a lifelong fan (51:24)
    • Whether the Bills can indeed win the Super Bowl, according to James (53:31)

      • Thanks for listening to Episode 38! If you like football (which you probably do, if you’re listening to this podcast), we guarantee you’ll like following us @TMB_Pod on Twitter, and hey, while you’re at it, maybe follow hosts @CaleClinton and @jrobertsbsbl as well. We’re Cale and Jackson, and we’ll see you… next Tuesday.

      59 min
    • Ep. 37: Bank on that

      The Tuesday Morning Blitz was, for the first time, recorded at an hour so late that it actually bled into Tuesday morning. With that came one of our most comprehensive, totally unhinged breakdowns of a week of action in our history, which we are now proud to share with you. Click onward to hear:

      • Which early season surprises we could be convinced are signs of a real trend (2:45)
      • Cale’s breakdown of just how bad the situation is in Indianapolis (8:02)
      • An epic “Cale’s Corner” about how fun even the worst football teams have been so far this season (17:31)
      • Monday Night Football snuff film reflections (19:55)
      • Whether or not it’s time to fully buy in on the Tua-Mike McDaniel Dolphins (27:43)
      • Game balls, including offense (37:07), defense (44:29) and special teams (49:02)
      • The introduction of the Joe Flacco-inspired “Nice Wit It” award (57:32)
      • A comprehensive discussion of the uniforms we saw over the football weekend (59:50)
      • Two truly befuddling head-scratchers, one of which redefines the parameters of what a head-scratcher can be on this show! (1:04:40)
      • What we’re excited for in Week 3–this is when the show truly goes off the rails in the best of ways (1:23:28)

        • Thanks for listening to Episode 36! If you like football (which you probably do, if you’re listening to this podcast), we guarantee you’ll like following us @TMB_Pod on Twitter, and hey, while you’re at it, maybe follow hosts @CaleClinton and @jrobertsbsbl as well. We’re Cale and Jackson, and we’ll see you… next Tuesday.

        1 hr 41 min
      • Ep. 36: Snyder's Trebuchet

        Ep. 36: Snyder’s Trebuchet

        The return of football Sunday was everything we could have asked for... and then some. So naturally, we were buzzing when we hopped on Zoom close to midnight to deliver a Week 1 pod with all the TMB segments you know and love. It's a tried and true TMB, and it's glorious. Listen ahead for:

        • How thrilled we are to have regular season football back in our lives (2:39)
        • Which teams that were upset week one should or should not panic (6:13)
        • A breaking news update about Dak Prescott’s hand and whether or not we believe the Cowboys are toast (11:19)
        • The Chiefs proving they are more than alright without Tyreek Hill in their offense (16:25)
        • The beautiful mess that is the AFC South (22:26)
        • Whether anything Sunday that happened matters compared to what the Bills showed us Thursday (30:57)
        • …we’re not gonna talk about the Patriots (37:15)
        • Game balls, including offense (42:13), defense (50:03) and special teams (57:10)
        • Our triumphant return to talking about uniform matchups (1:04:24)
        • Our ONE most head-scratching moment of the week… except Cale has three (1:13:10)
        • And the signature uninformed Monday Night Football recap! (1:23:49)

          • Thanks for listening to Episode 36! If you like football (which you probably do, if you’re listening to this podcast), we guarantee you’ll like following us @TMB_Pod on Twitter, and hey, while you’re at it, maybe follow hosts @CaleClinton and @jrobertsbsbl as well. We’re Cale and Jackson, and we’ll see you… next Tuesday.

          1 hr 29 min
        • Ep. 35: Sage Round Two?

          Predictably, it happened… TMB crossed the two-hour mark for the first time in its history. But with sixteen teams to tackle and special guest Nolan Hughes along for the ride, how could we not run up the score a bit? It’s our AFC season preview and it’s glorious. Tune in for:

          • AFC East preseason storylines (1:13)
          • AFC East favorite prop bets (24:41)
          • AFC North preseason storylines (35:22)
          • AFC North favorite prop bets (52:08)
          • AFC South preseason storylines (1:01:06)
          • AFC South favorite prop bets (1:13:45)
          • AFC West preseason storylines (1:28:24)
          • AFC West favorite prop bets (1:58:06)
          • AFC playoff seed predictions (2:02:56)
          • And our AFC Championship forecasts! (2:07:58)

            • Thanks for listening to Episode 35! If you like football (which you probably do, if you’re listening to this podcast), we guarantee you’ll like following us @TMB_Pod on Twitter, and hey, while you’re at it, maybe follow hosts @CaleClinton and @jrobertsbsbl as well. We’re Cale and Jackson, and we’ll see you… next Tuesday.

            2 hr 15 min
          • Ep. 34: Knee Biters, Year Two

            In the words of the great Cale Clinton, the August air is starting to feel a little crisp. It’s nearly football season and that means TMB has the duty of preparing you for any and every twist that could crop up along the way. This week, we welcome first-time guest Tosh Meyers, Packer superfan and hot take artist, to discuss all things NFC, including top storylines, favorite prop bets and postseason predictions. Listen on to find:

            • NFC West preseason storylines (3:20)
            • NFC West favorite prop bets (21:25)
            • NFC West playoff predictions (28:49)
            • NFC South preseason storylines (32:23)
            • NFC South favorite prop bets (41:19 and also 49:02)
            • NFC South playoff predictions (47:09)
            • NFC North preseason storylines (51:51)
            • NFC North favorite prop bets (1:08:44)
            • NFC North playoff predictions (1:16:04)
            • NFC East preseason storylines (1:17:10)
            • NFC East favorite prop bets (1:22:52)
            • NFC East playoff predictions (1:30:17)
            • Tosh’s AFC Bets, since he won’t be on the AFC pod (1:37:30)
            • And our NFC Championship predictions! (1:40:10)

              • Thanks for listening to Episode 34! If you like football (which you probably do, if you’re listening to this podcast), we guarantee you’ll like following us @TMB_Pod on Twitter, and hey, while you’re at it, maybe follow hosts @CaleClinton and @jrobertsbsbl as well. We’re Cale and Jackson, and we’ll see you… next Tuesday.

              1 hr 47 min
            • Ep. 33: Aaron Donald's Choke Guy

              It’s a training camp extravaganza, TMB style! Cale and Jackson are taking a break from their big boy jobs to deliver their thoughts on all things early August, before a new season of TMB truly gets into swing with the arrival of football season. The guys tackled some “Fact or Fiction” hypotheticals, while discussing:

              • The six-game suspension handed down to Deshaun Watson and our instant reactions about the message that sends to outside observers (2:24)
              • Which rookie wide receivers Cale expects to shine most in 2022 (10:25)
              • The incredibly poor optics of the implementation and subsequent removal of the independent study clause in Kyler Murray’s contract (19:54)
              • Whether the Falcons have become the football equivalent of Steve Jobs with their gigantic receiving corps (28:43)
              • Should we be buying in on the hype train for the Miami Dolphins? NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the suspension of owner Stephen Ross and removal of draft picks for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton. (38:29)
              • Are there any teams out there that still make sense as a landing spot for Jimmy G? (46:03)
              • Just HOW excited Cale feels we should be about Trey Lance’s de facto rookie season (50:50)
              • How the soap opera of an offseason they just completed will affect the 2022 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (52:55)
              • Allen Robinson potentially being the piece that can bolster the Rams to a second straight championship (1:02:13)
              • Another Rams-related topic that you’ll have to listen to the rest of the episode to be treated to! (1:06:47)
              • Some unscheduled, vigorous Patriots debate (1:08:24)

                • Thanks for listening to Episode 33! If you like football (which you probably do, if you’re listening to this podcast), we guarantee you’ll like following us @TMB_Pod on Twitter, and hey, while you’re at it, maybe follow hosts @CaleClinton and @jrobertsbsbl as well. We’re Cale and Jackson, and we’ll see you… next Tuesday.

                1 hr 21 min
              • Ep. 32: Uniform Finale and Cale's Sax Solo

                The time has finally come...

                Part Two of our official 2022 NFL Uniform Rankings is live and undoubtedly healthy debate shall ensue. Not only did Cale and Jackson rank their favorite NFL uniforms from 16 all the way to the top, but Cale decided to treat us to a musical Mad Lib! Stay tuned to find out why...

                Many thanks for listening to Episode 32! Be sure to follow @TMB_Pod, @CaleClinton and @jrobertsbsbl on Twitter if you like football (which you probably do, if you’re reading this), and we’ll see you next Tuesday!

                1 hr 33 min
              • Ep. 31: TMB Uniform Rankings Part 1!

                We've teased it. You've nervously awaited it. And finally, it's here.

                The Tuesday Morning Blitz has been built on a number of quirky identifying features, but perhaps none more so than our love of football fashion. We're just a couple of guys that care about the visual appeal of the games we spend our Sundays watching, after all. So amid the earsplitting silence of a football offseason, it was finally time to release our official NFL Uniform Rankings. Cale and Jackson went through team by team, starting from the very bottom, and found that there were some agreements and some serious disputes. Stick around all the way through Part 1 (teams 17-32) to find out which was which!

                Many thanks for listening to Episode 31! Be sure to follow @TMB_Pod, @CaleClinton and @jrobertsbsbl on Twitter if you like football (which you probably do, if you’re reading this), and we’ll see you next Tuesday!

                1 hr 33 min
              • Ep. 30: Velma vs. Taz

                ...is this thing on? 

                TMB has returned from its brief hiatus to once again bring you the latest and greatest NFL news and opinions... by rehashing the NFL Draft, which happened three and a half weeks ago. The upside? We’ve got the benefit of three weeks of perspective, plus we’ve got the typical TMB spin on things you can’t get from all those brand name football podcasts! Here’s a look at the menu:

                • Late-breaking NFL Draft takes, in a segment we’re calling “Shine and Shade.” (3:24)
                • Tying up loose ends in the world of professional football—both NFL and non-NFL related (45:58)
                • The first-ever installment of “Truth or Trifle?” (56:22)
                • And yet another new segment, entitled “Get it Off Ya Chest” (subject to creative workshopping) (1:07:17)

                  • Many thanks for listening to Episode 30! Be sure to follow @TMB_Pod, @CaleClinton and @jrobertsbsbl on Twitter if you like football (which you probably do, if you’re reading this), and we’ll see you next Tuesday!

                  1 hr 17 min
                • Ep. 29: Shirseys and Vanilla Rum Coffee

                  The draft is less than 48 hours away, which means it’s time for a TMB smorgasbord of pre-draft burning questions! Cale and Jackson bounced ideas off each other for a solid hour, and they’re proud to share the results. Here’s a brief synopsis of what they discussed:

                  • Which of the top edge rushers in this class will pan out the best (2:05)
                  • When the first quarterback will come off the board (6:13)
                  • Which teams might benefit from an early arms race for edge rushers (9:30)
                  • How the New York teams will shape a lot about this first round (11:38)
                  • Who Cale thinks will end up being drafted higher than the average fan might expect as of Thursday morning (20:53)
                  • What are the odds the Saints trade up? SHOULD the Saints trade up? (25:49)
                  • Which teams stand to gain the most from quarterbacks coming off the board early? (33:21)
                  • Where will Jordan Davis land? (36:45)
                  • The teams under the most pressure to hit on their first-round pick(s) (40:34)
                  • Whether the record of seven first-round receivers will be broken this year (47:05)
                  • Plus, some bonus discussion of the Deebo Samuel saga! (57:37)

                    • Many thanks for listening to Episode 29! Be sure to follow @TMB_Pod, @CaleClinton and @jrobertsbsbl on Twitter if you like football (which you probably do, if you’re reading this), and we’ll see you next Tuesday!

                    1 hr 9 min

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