Episodes

  • Eric Bieniemy Comes To Washington

    Eric Bieniemy Comes To Washington
    Mar 2 2023
    In an excerpt from The Read Optional Podcast, Ollie Connolly is joined by Mark Bullock to breakdown Eric Bieniemy leaving the Chiefs to the OC in Washington. They discuss:

    • The latest goings on with Daniel Snyder and the ownership situation
    • Whether Snyder’s pettiness will cost the team
    • What went wrong for Scott Turner in 2022
    • Philosophy versus scheme
    • Whether it matters if someone is a play-caller or gameplan builder
    • Whether you’d rather have a high-end gameplan builder or a high-end play-caller
    • How NFL staffs build out and execute a plan collaboratively
    • Some of the key principles of the Chiefs offense with Bieniemy and Andy Reid — and what Bieniemy can transplant to Washington
    • How to separate out the design of the offense from the game-breaking players — and what will be transferable and not with the current Washington roster
    • Which iteration of the Chiefs’ offense under Bieniemy would be best suited for the Commanders roster
    • How Sam Howell could feature in a Bieniemy offense
    • What would be the ideal offense for Howell
    • What cosmetic work the Commanders would have to do this offseason to build out the right roster to maximize Howell
    • A whole bunch more!

    The Read Optional is an NFL newsletter, podcast & community produced by Gridiron editor and scout Oliver Connolly. If you’re interested in all things football – the X’s & O’s, evaluating players, the salary cap implications of signings and trades, the relationship between the NFL and the college game, and everything in between – then The Read Optional is for you. You can subscribe now by visiting https://readoptional.substack.com to receive a weekly podcast and writing from Ollie and others contributors.


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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • TGS: Super Bowl PICKS!

    TGS: Super Bowl PICKS!
    Feb 11 2023
    Will Gavin and Michael McQuaid are joined by an array of stars ahead of Super Bowl LVII on Sunday - Dan Hanzus, T.J. Ward, Michael Lombardi and Rodger Sherman appear on the show. Also, the guys give their Super Bowl picks!
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    54 mins
  • Bonus TGS: Cynthia Frelund and Tom Pelissero on Super Bowl LVII

    Bonus TGS: Cynthia Frelund and Tom Pelissero on Super Bowl LVII
    Feb 11 2023
    As Super Bowl LViI nears closer, Will Gavin is joined by NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund and Tom Pelissero!
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    27 mins
  • TGS Bonus: Superagent Leigh Steinberg on Radio Row

    TGS Bonus: Superagent Leigh Steinberg on Radio Row
    Feb 11 2023
    Will Gavin is joined by agent Leigh Steinberg from Radio Row in Phoenix, Arizona ahead of Super Bowl LVII this weekend.
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    21 mins
  • TGS: What to expect from Kansas City and the QB carousel

    TGS: What to expect from Kansas City and the QB carousel
    Feb 9 2023
    Will Gavin and Michael McQuaid are joined on radio row by NFL Network's Steve Wyche and Matt Hamilton from Up and Adams/KC Sports Network ahead of the Super Bowl this Sunday. Steve looks ahead to the QB carousel that we will see over the next few weeks and months, while Matt focuses on the Chiefs and what to expect in the Super Bowl this weekend.
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    26 mins
  • TGS: Sam Monson on the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl chances

    TGS: Sam Monson on the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl chances
    Feb 9 2023
    PFF's Sam Monson joins Will Gavin and Michael McQuaid as they look ahead to the Super Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona this Sunday. Just how have the Eagles developed under Sirianni in recent months - and how can they defeat the Chiefs?

    Got a question for the team or some feedback? Email Michael.mcquaid@platformmedia.uk

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    31 mins
  • TRO: The X's & O's Super Bowl Preview

    TRO: The X's & O's Super Bowl Preview
    Feb 8 2023
    In an excerpt from the Home & Home podcast live from Radio Row, Ollie Connolly and Jon Ledyard break down all of the intriguing X's & O's question ahead of the Super Bowl: What makes the Eagles’ offense so difficult to stop — and to gameplan for; How the structural ways to slow down the Eagles’ base concepts — both in the run, RPO and passing games — expose a defense to allllll the other things Philly can do; What impact Chris Jones can have against the best offensive line in the game — and how Spags should deploy him; Why the Chiefs’ safeties will be so essential to the team’s chances; How Mahomes has evolved his game this season; A whole bunch more!
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Super Bowl LVII BOLD PREDICTIONS!

    Super Bowl LVII BOLD PREDICTIONS!
    Feb 8 2023
    Will Gavin and Michael McQuaid are joined by Jeff Reinebold to look ahead to Super Bowl LVII - by making some BOLD predictions ahead of the game this Sunday!

    Got a question for the team or some feedback? Email Michael.mcquaid@platformmedia.uk

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    Touchdown Trips are a tour operator specialising in tailor-made, ATOL protected & ABTA bonded American holidays for UK-based NFL fans. Their tailor made packages include NFL game tickets and gameday experiences.

    Touchdown Trips is run for fans, by fans - with the aim to help you experience something magical. They listen to what would make your perfect American Football trip and we put it together for you. Pre-game, they arrange for you to attend an authentic American tailgate. They source the best tickets and can provide a whole range of extras to make your sports trip extra special, like NBA or other events in a city you are visiting.

    Touchdown Trips was set up with the fan in mind and you are placed front and centre. They are passionate about the game and have over 15 years in the travel industry - ensuring UK fans the best service and experiences possible.

    Sure, the London and Munich games are great - but nothing really beats being there at an authentic game. Want to learn more? You can visit Touchdown Trips here:

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    30 mins