Welcome to Episode 32 of the Zone Talk Podcast! This week we are joined by Donovan, Jermel, Rashaad, and Nap as they discuss the following topics in the football world this week:

0:00 - 3:30: Introduction

3:30 - 16:20: Discussing the impact of Carson Wentz’ injury and the impact on the Colts’ going forward.

16:22 - 23:15: NFC East Impact players with injury concerns and the squad talks about the importance of having a strong medical team in each franchise.

23:20 - 28:05: Greg Roman believes Sammy Watkins is “one of the best receivers in the NFL.” The squad reacts to these comments and what we can expect from Watkins in this system.

28:15 - 32:20: Jaylen Waddles suffers an injury scare in practice and some are concerned that he lacks the explosiveness he had that “made him such a weapon at Alabama and the No. 6 pick in the NFL Draft per Adam Beasley

32:25 - 36:05 Caleb Farley returns to training camp for the Tennessee Titans. Justin Houston signs a deal with the Baltimore Ravens after turning down more money from other teams.

36:08 - 47:30 Nick Chubb signs a new 3-year extension with the Cleveland Browns with $20M guaranteed making him the 6th highest paid RB in the NFL. The squad discusses the overall value of the RB market compared to other positions.

47:40 - 53:40 Highlighting training camp standouts at the Quarterback position

55:45 - 1:05:00 Quinn Ewers, #1 QB prospect in the country has decided to forgo his senior year of HS to go to Ohio State University.

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Welcome to Episode 31 of the Zone Talk Podcast! This week we are joined by Jermel, Donovan, Devaughn, Rashaad, and Nap! This week they discuss the following topics in the football world:

0:00 - 3:35: Introduction

3:50 - 10:00 Thoughts on Texas and Oklahoma leaving the Big 12 to join the SEC?

10:10 - 17:10 Chandler Jones has requested a trade from the Arizona Cardinals. The squad discusses how they feel this impacts the Cardinals going forward.

17:15 - 32:30 The Seattle Seahawks have expressed that they would like to make Jamal Adams the highest-paid safety while keeping Bobby Wagner as the highest-paid player on the defense.

The squad discusses how they think this situation plays out and debate if the reasoning is valid for valuing Bobby Wagner over Jamal Adams? Which position provides more value to the defense?

32:40 - 39:23 Aaron Rodgers and Devante Adams posted the “Last Dance” photo and the squad discusses what the future looks like for them and the Packers beyond 2021

39:30 - 49:12 Reactions to Michael Thomas’ surprise offseason ankle surgery in JUNE and how this impacts the Saint going forward.

49:15 - 56:45 Deshaun Watson reports to training camp for the Houston Texans so he won’t get fined. The Texans have requested 5 high draft picks and starting-caliber players for Deshaun Watson in a trade package. Is this realistic?

57:00 - 1:05:00 Gardner Minshew on the Green Light Podcast: “I’ll say this man, in preparation for the competition I haven’t taken a sh*t in weeks. Because #2 isn’t an option for me”

Can Gardner Minshew be a starting NFL QB?

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Welcome to Episode 30 of the Zone Talk Podcast! This week we are joined by our hosts Jermel, Rashaad, Devaughn, Nap, and Donovan as they discuss the following College and NFL Football news this week:

0:00 - 2:30: Intro

2:43 - 7:40 Boston College QB Phil Jurkovec is on the Heisman Watch List for the 2021 season

7:45 - 12:45: Reactions to Melvin Ingram signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers

13:05 - 40:23: 49ers Free Safety Jimmie Ward: “Matt Stafford is the same QB who was in Detroit and didn’t make the playoffs.”

Does Jimmie have a point? Is Matthew Stafford overrated? What are the Rams expectations with Matt Stafford at QB after their blockbuster trade?

40:30 - 51:55 ESPN and DISNEY partner with Peyton Manning and Omaha Productions for Peyton Manning and Eli Manning to headline a brand new alternate MNF telecast beginning in the 2021-22 NFL season

52:00 - 1:12:00: Jalen Ramsey appears on the Catching Fades’ with Aqib Talib and discusses the rise and sudden fall of the 2017-2018 Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Welcome to Episode 29 of the Zone Talk Podcast! This week we are joined by a full squad including Donovan, Jermel, Rashaad, Nap, and Devaughn as they discuss the following news this week:

0:00 - 3:15: Intro

3:20 - 7:50: The story of Greg Olsen and his son's journey to a successful heart transplant this summer.

7:50 - 11:23: Aaron Rodgers speaking briefly about his situation with the Packers and diving deeper into his own mental health

11:30 - 18:30: Which player would you rather have lead your defense: Ed Reed or Troy Polamalu?

18:40 - 19:25: NO NFL Players have opted out of the 2021 season.

19:30 - 25:00: Update on Stephone Gilmore's contract situation

25:00 - 39:45: The squad gets into a HEATED debate about N'Keal Harry and discusses whether his struggles are a result of the Patriots poor draft selection/player development or if he should be taking more accountability.

39:50 - 41:41: Cameron Kinley is cleared to attend training camp for the Tampa Buccaneers by the US Navy

41:45 - 43:00: Saquon Barkley joins Lavonte David and Kawhi Leonard as shareholders in X2 performance

43:00 - 46:55: Calais Campbell donates 30K to his former high school to change their name from the Rebels to the Ravens

47:00 - 50:00: The Denver Broncos have done an exceptional job serving their community with players logging several hundred hours of community work

50:00 - 53:00: The CFL's Saskatchewan RoughRiders had 4 players suffer Achilles injuries during the SAME DRILL in a 6-MINUTE PERIOD!

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Welcome to Episode 28 of the Zone Talk Podcast! This week we have a packed episode and are joined by Jermel, Rashaad, Nap, and Devaughn as they discuss the following:

0:00 - 21:05: The squad reacts to the recent rule change allowing NCAA athletes to monetize their names, images, and likenesses!

21:10 - 23:00: Ohio State has landed 5 of the top 10 HS recruits in the country

23:15 - 38:00: Quick look at PFF's top 5 NFL players going into 2021 and the squad voices their concerns about relying too much on analytics to assess the value of a football player

38:15 - 42:45: Which QB has had better career weapons: Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers?

42:50 - 47:35: Interesting Fun Fact of the Day: Aaron Rodgers and Larry Fitzgerald both have a minority stake ownership in each team participating in the NBA Finals!

47:55 - 53:00: Who is the better QB: Russell Wilson or Matthew Stafford?

53:05 - 57:10: Dallas Cowboys will be on the new season of Hard Knocks

57:15 - End: Josh Gordon files for NFL reinstatement and hopes to be back on a team by the start of training camp

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Welcome to Episode 27 of the Zone Talk Podcast! This week we are joined by our hosts Jermel, Donovan, Rashaad, Nap, and Devaughn as they discuss the following:

0:00 - 2:00: Condolences for friends and family of Keshaudus Spence, former Sacred Heart University RB and friend of the pod who passed away this past weekend.

4:50 - 19:40: Twitter Question: Source: B/R Gridiron: If Lamar Jackson and Kyler Murray switched teams, which offense would be more threatening?

19:45 - 26:30: Discussing the impact of the College Football Playoff expansion proposal

27:30 - 36:25: The squad discusses the importance of TE University started by Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Greg Olsen

36:30 - 44:20: Updated NFL COVID protocols and discussing the potential opposition from the players

44:30 - 46:30 Demaryius Thomas retirement announcement and career recap

46:35 - 49:45: Analyzing Marlon Humphrey's tweet regarding the changes in athletes' spending habits over the years

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Welcome to Episode 26 of the Zone Talk podcast! This week we are joined by our hosts Nap, Jermel, Devaughn, and Rashaad as they discuss the following:

0:00 - 3:00: Checkin' In With The Squad

3:00 - 20:00: Alvin Kamara becomes a Growth and Engagement Specialist for NASCAR, the guys discuss other NFL players that have interesting hobbies and engagements off the field and the importance of branching out.

20:30 - 36:07: The squad discusses which NFL teams they would root for if they had to support another franchise instead of their current favorite

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Welcome to Episode 25 of the Zone Talk Podcast! This week we are joined by our hosts Jermel, Donovan, Rashaad, Devaughn, and Napoleon as they discuss the following topics:

0:00 - 16:50: Which state deserves to have an NFL team? (That doesn’t already have one)

16:50 - 27:30: Matt Nagy recommits to Andy Dalton being the starter for the Chicago Bears. The squad debates if he is serious or if he is blowing smoke?

27:35 - 33:15: Analyzing Kyle Shanahan’s press conference and how he’s handling the QB situation in San Francisco

33:18 - 44:25: Reactions to Le’Veon Bell’s comments about never playing for Andy Reid again

44:25 - 1:04:00: Recapping the big-name players not attending training camp over contract disputes (Stephon Gilmore, Xavien Howard, Jamal Adams, Chandler Jones)

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Welcome to Episode 24 of the Zone Talk Podcast! This week we are joined by your hosts Jermel, Rashaad, Devaughn, and Nap as they discuss some of the most recent NFL news:

0:00 - 14:26: Reactions to the Julio Jones trade to the Tennessee Titans

14:28 - 19:00: Aaron Rodgers skips mandatory minicamp and has been fined almost 600K so far. We discuss his options and what the Packers future might look like without him!

19:00 - 22:30: Ja'Waun James was recently signed by the Baltimore Ravens and files an employment grievance seeking $15M from the Broncos

22:35 - 52:00: Which NFL Offense is the most threatening in the NFL on paper?

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Welcome to Episode 23 of the Zone Talk Podcast!

This week we are joined by all of our hosts as they take part in Zone Talk NFL Trivia!

Tune in as all of our hosts compete to win $50 to donate to a charity of their choice and bragging rights (of course).

We will announce which charity the winner will be donating to on the next podcast and we encourage our listeners to consider donating to the cause as well!

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