Jason Fitz is joined by Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab to attempt to diagnose the reason behind some of the quarterbacks struggles through the first two weeks of the NFL season. The trio spend the first portion of the show on Bryce Young and the reason behind his benching, including David Tepper's involvement, the Carolina Panthers season outlook wi…

Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to look back at a few of their takes from before the season started and decide whether to stay, fold or double down after two weeks of NFL action. The duo fire off their own takes at each other and go back and forth on the Carolina Panthers (and the Bryce Young benching), Aidan Hutchinson, Joe Burrow, the playoff …

6x All-Pro and 3x Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy and current Baltimore Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy recap the Falcons’ big win against the Eagles on Monday Night Football, wonder if analytics are ruining football and pick every week 3 NFL game. (01:00) - RECAP: Falcons 22, Eagles 21 (11:40) - RECAP: Raiders 26, Ravens 23 (18:55) - Should Tua retire after anoth…

Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to give their instant takeaways and reactions from every game in the Week 2 NFL Sunday slate. The dynamic duo start off with the most interesting results of the weekend, as the Las Vegas Raiders ruin everyone's survivor pools but make Fitz's week, the New Orleans Saints show signs their offensive improvement …

In this exciting episode of Crowbar Kernel Panic, the tech, gaming, and Linux podcast, the hosts share amusing and thought-provoking stories from their hiatus, including visits to ranches and cabins. They delve into indie game development, examining the line between homage and copying through game cloning case studies. The episode also updates list…

Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson take us into the ‘QB Room” for Week 1. But first, the two discuss Tua Tagovailoa, who walked off the field vs. the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night after suffering another concussion. If Tua can play again, when might he? And, if so, should he? Next, the duo takes a look at whose QB stock rose and whose crashed onto…

Nate Tice is joined by the great Charles McDonald as the duo deep dive on their favorite matchups heading into the Week 2 NFL slate. Nate and Charles discuss the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots matchup where Ryan Grubb will have his first welcome to the NFL moment, Deshaun Watson trying to survive against a highly underrated Jags defense,…

Jason Fitz is joined by Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab to parse through the biggest storylines of the week as the trio attempt to determine what is news and what is noise. Fitz, Frank and Jori discuss what Dak Prescott's contract means for the Dallas Cowboys, the Deshaun Watson dilemma, the Justin Fields conspiracy, Baker Mayfield balling out, the C…

Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to get some takes of both mild and spicy variety off their chest as they give their thoughts on Week 1 of NFL action. The duo go back and forth spouting their takes on Jordan Mason, the New England Patriots offense, the return of Mike Zimmer, Kirk Cousins, Joe Mixon, the New Orleans Saints offense, Bo Nix, Antonio…

Gerald McCoy and Baltimore Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy share an update on Kyle's injury on TNF against the Chiefs, discuss Tyreek Hill getting pulled over on Sunday & look ahead to Week 2's games. (01:45) - Kyle addresses his eye injury (09:00) - 49ers lying on injury report? (14:50) - Tyreek Hill arrested pre-game (23:50) - Kendrick Lamar to play Super…

Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces once again to react to a marvelous first week of NFL action. The duo highlight the Detroit Lions' overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams, the Philadelphia Eagles winning in Brazil against the Green Bay Packers, the New England Patriots somehow upsetting the Cincinnati Bengals and Deshaun Watson and the Clevel…

Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab take a deep dive into the Baltimore Ravens’ narrow loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on the first Thursday Night Football game of the season. Does Lamar Jackson’s offensive line need some work or is the Chiefs’ defense just *that* good? The two give some early superlative predictions for the NFL season from the ‘Kirk Cousin…

Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to finally talk about some real life NFL football games. After going through their favorite responses to Charles' tweet asking for heinous NFL season predictions, the duo pick six games that have the most interesting matchups to watch in this weekend's slate, discussing all of the primetime matchups, a loaded…

Jason Fitz is joined by Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab to take a deeper dive into some more nuanced conversation around NFL teams in a segment called "Two Things Can Be True." The trio discuss the San Francisco 49ers' odd, bad-vibes offseason and their concern level for the team at the start of the season, the Denver Broncos and whether the Sean Pay…

Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald and Matt Harmon to give their final predictions ahead of the 2024 NFL season, including awards like MVP and rookies of the year, division winners, Super Bowl champs and more. The trio start off with their picks for Offensive & Defensive Player of the Year (one chalky and one dark horse), as Ceedee Lamb is the…

The 2024 NFL regular season finally kicks off this Thursday night with the Baltimore Ravens traveling to the Kansas City Chiefs. Gerald McCoy and Kyle Van Noy are hyped to start the season and they kick off this episode looking at the reigning NFC champs, the San Francisco 49ers, who have had a tumultuous offseason coming off of a Super Bowl loss a…

Nate Tice and Matt Harmon join forces to preview every team in the NFC. For each team they discuss win totals, give a player to watch and try to predict why each team could under- or over-perform expectations this season. The duo start with the loaded NFC North, as Matt pushes back on Nate's Sam Darnold hype, Nate loves the Chicago and Detroit defe…

Jason Fitz is joined by Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab to get the inside scoop on the latest news around the NFL, including CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys, Jori's takeaways from her training camp tour stops in Philadelphia and New England and some head coaches who may be on the hot seat heading into the season. CeeDee Lamb has his new mega-contr…

Nate Tice and Charles McDonald join forces to preview every team in the AFC. For each team they discuss win totals, give a player to watch and try to predict why each team could under- or over-perform expectations this season. After discussing why the Georgia Bulldog championship-winning defense has underperformed so far in the NFL, Nate and Charle…

Two-time All-Pro Gerald McCoy and two-time Super Bowl winner Kyle Van Noy get back together to talk through NFL news, interview Jets All-Pro DT Quinnen Williams and answer your questions. (01:20) - RIP Ravens OL coach Joe D'Alessandris (04:20) - Is the Jahan Dotson trade disrespectful? (09:05) - Can Dave Canales be the Bryce Young whisperer? (17:45…

Nate Tice and Charles McDonald come to you live from Yahoo Studios in Los Angeles to finally get some takes off their chest. The duo start with some more preseason takeaways they forgot to mention last episode and debating over Tom Brady's quarterback rankings before getting into their takes. Nate and Charles cover broadcaster salaries, Joe Burrow …

Jason Fitz is joined by Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab to discuss all the latest around the NFL, including drama surrounding both Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr, Charles' insights from his training camp tour and making predictions for how many games a few key quarterbacks will start this season. The trio start with Tua Tagovailoa's comments…

Nate Tice and Charles McDonald join forces to give their top breakout candidates to keep an eye on for the 2024 NFL season. The duo start with their takeaways from Week 2 of preseason action, as they discuss the Michael Penix Jr. debacle, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Brian Thomas Jr. and more impressive rookies. Nate and Charles move…

Two-time All-Pro Gerald McCoy and two-time Super Bowl champ Kyle Van Noy join forces for the premiere episode of their new podcast — where two legendary defensive players, one still in the game, and one who recently got out of it — chat about the ins and outs of life in the NFL. (04:15) - Russell Wilson vs. Justin Fields in Pittsburgh (15:30) - Has…

Nate Tice and Charles McDonald answer questions submitted by listeners ahead of the 2024 NFL season. The duo kick things off with the news that Matt Judon has been traded to the Atlanta Falcons to shore up their pass rush, and Jordan Phillips has been traded to the Dallas Cowboys to give Mike Zimmer the nose tackle he requires. Next, Nate and Tice …

Charles Robinson joins Frank Schwab direct from his training camp tour to go behind the scenes on the latest news around the NFL. The duo start with the Haason Reddick drama in New York, as Charles thinks Reddick will eventually run out of leverage as the situation progresses. JJ McCarthy will undergo surgery for a torn meniscus, which is a big set…

Nate Tice is joined by the great Charles McDonald to break down a few of the most intriguing position groups or units to watch this NFL season, whether good, interesting or primed for implosion. The duo start off the show with the news that Minnesota Vikings first-round pick J.J. McCarthy will undergo knee surgery, as the two give their (surprising…

Nate Tice is joined by the great Charles McDonald to determine the "friskiest" NFL teams this season. Nate and Charles start by defining "frisky" as any team with a win total below 9 games that will be a tough out for any opponent. The duo highlight the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans as the friskiest of the bunch, before highlighting why pe…

Jason Fitz, Frank Schwab and Jori Epstein pull back the curtain and go behind the scenes on some of the biggest stories circulating around the NFL. Trade rumors surrounding star San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk have been heating up over the past few days, and Fitz and Frank give their thoughts on potential destinations and why the 49ers should …

With Week 1 of NFL preseason action right around the corner, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon share which NFL teams need to have a prove-it season in 2024. They open up with Level 1 of which teams or players should be the least worried, featuring the Steelers offense, Sean McDermott following a lot of staff turnover, and Sean Payton after completely blowi…

It's only August 1st and things are already looking charger-y for the Los Angeles Chargers. Justin Herbert is in a walking boot for the next two weeks, following a plantar fascia diagnosis on Thursday afternoon, so Nate Tice and Charles McDonald kick off the episode with the latest bad omen for the team that just can never seem to catch a break. La…

Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab get together and throw a few QBs in the confidence meter before giving their way too early Super Bowl LIX picks. (07:15) - Bears & D.J. Moore agree on 4-year extension (10:00) - Jets QB Aaron Rodgers unlikely to play in preseason (23:30) - QB Confidence Meter: 49ers (30:55) - QB Confidence Meter: Steelers / Colts (39:15)…

The NFL preseason is just days away and the 2024 season right around the corner, but Nate Tice and Matt Harmon have been stewing with some half-baked NFL takes they've been tinkering with off-season. After kicking off the podcast discussing a pair of quarterback extensions in the deals for Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love, the guys open up their note…

On today's episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald look ahead to the 2024 season and predict which teams will finish with the top 10 defenses in the NFL. Can the New York Giants' defense be carried by its defensive line? Will the Baltimore Ravens' new faces in their secondary and linebacking core keep them at the top? Are the New En…

On this inaugural episode of Football 301, Yahoo Sports NFL analysts Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald look ahead to the 2024 season and try to predict which teams will finish in the top ten of DVOA rankings by the end of the year. Can Kirk Cousins and a new coaching staff elevate the Atlanta Falcons into being a top offense? Will a below a…

Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab pick 6 NFL teams and play a game of “Angels & Devils” to predict the best case and worst case scenarios for each team. (08:10) - Green Bay Packers (15:00) - Los Angeles Rams (20:20) - Dallas Cowboys (27:00) - Los Angeles Chargers (31:46) - New York Jets (39:45) - Buffalo Bills (45:15) - Hammer It: MVP On this episode of …

In this episode of Crowbar Kernel Panic, the podcast at the intersection of Linux and gaming, the hosts discuss several interesting topics. They cover a range of boomer MMO news, including updates on Turtle WoW's potential Unreal Engine integration, EverQuest 2's new origin server, and Palia's acquisition by Daybreak Games. They also touch on the S…

Jason Fitz, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab discuss Brandon Aiyuk’s trade request, break down NFL training camp storylines and play a game called “Two things can be true”. (05:25) - 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk requests trade (23:20) - Training camp: Who should be the Patriots starting QB? (27:55) - Training camp: Who should be the Steelers starting QB? (3…

On today's episode of Zero Blitz, Jason Fitz and Charles McDonald react to the latest comments from Cowboys QB Dak Prescott on his contract negotiations with the team and Bengals QB Joe Burrow on a potential 18-game schedule. Fitz and McDonald are split on if Prescott will remain with the Cowboys after the 2024 season. The two also share their pred…

On today's episode of Zero Blitz, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab pitch which NFL teams have the best Mount Rushmores for every position group. They kick off the show with a short reaction to the release of the new Hard Knocks offseason edition. Schwab and Fitz each share their thoughts on the series as a whole and why it's overrated. They then open up…

On today’s episode of The Exempt List, Charles McDonald is joined by NFL writer Diante Lee from The Ringer to take a look at how a few former defensive coaches will fare as a new head coaches for their teams. They start the show by discussing a few current topics in the NFL including Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper getting approval for public …

On today’s episode of the Zero Blitz podcast, Jason Fitz is joined by NFL writer Frank Schwab and senior reporter Jori Epstein as they make nine picks for players who they think need to have a bounce-back year in 2024. While there might be a couple of obvious choices, including Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson and Atlanta Falcons tight e…

On today's episode, Charles McDonald is joined by Frank Schwab to predict how the worst six teams in the NFL will fare in 2024. They start the show by reacting to the latest news on two major wide receiver contract extensions. They speculate if the Cincinnati Bengals will bring back Tee Higgins after this season, and address Brandon Aiyuk's TikTok …

On today’s episode, Jason Fitz and NFL writer Frank Schwab discuss one big question they have for every NFC team heading into the 2024 NFL season. The guys wonder if Brock Purdy will be able to cash in on his success with the San Francisco 49ers, if Chicago Bears fans should trust Matt Eberflus to coach Caleb Williams and whether or not the Detroit…

It's a mid-June podcast so no better time to discuss and debate the return of the NCAA video football game and how it will stack up against Madden. Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice joins Charles McDonald on the latest episode of The Exempt List to discuss that and more. The two also do deep film study on Carolina Panthers rookie Bryce Young to see if he can…

On today's episode, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab unpack one big question for every AFC team heading into the 2024 NFL season. From sophomore quarterbacks stepping up to defensive lines dominating, they discuss what is the one big thing you need to know before the offseason is over. Of the most burning questions, they cover if the New York Jets can s…

The wide receiver market was reset this week as Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson reframed the narrative about paying wideouts with a massive four-year extension worth a reported $140 million. With other star receivers like Dallas' Ceedee Lamb and San Francisco's Brandon Aiyuk due for extensions of their own, how do GMs around the league approa…

The offseason is a time of high hopes for every franchise and fanbase, with old losing habits and season-ending injuries purely other teams' problems. No, this will surely be our year. Unfortunately, Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz, Frank Schwab & Jori Epstein have come to pour cold water on some fanbases' summer optimism. Kicking off the episode, however…

In the NFL it feels like at least one-third of the league's head coaches are always feeling the heat any given season. Some may even be dead men walking. ESPN and Omaha productions' Kevin Clark joins Charles McDonald on the latest episode of The Exempt List to identify the coaches that are on the hot seat and maybe even 'pre-fired' heading into the…

Jason Fitz is joined by senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson and NFL writer Frank Schwab as they get ready to celebrate 100 days until the 2024 season kicks off by picking out a few things they’re looking forward to. Jim Harbaugh re-joining the league following his college career, the Russell Wilson-Justin Fields Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback com…