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The MMQB NFL Podcast brings you unique, informed and immediate analysis from around the NFL. Whether you’re looking to catch up on Sunday’s football action, take a deep dive into the film or answer some burning NFL questions, The MMQB staff has you covered and you’ll finish each episode knowing more about football than you ever thought you could.

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Denver's Awful Situation & More Free Agent Moves

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down the recent lackluster signings by the Carolina Panthers, the bleak future outlook of the Denver Broncos, and some more free agent signings by some playoff teams See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35m
Mar 22, 2024
Steelers QB Carousel & Free Agency Blunders

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down what led to the Steelers trading Kenny Pickett and acquiring Justin Fields from the Bears, the Cowboys not signing their key players to extensions, and how Conor's pre free agency predictions turned out See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50m
Mar 18, 2024
More Free Agency Moves & Cap Cuts

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down some more big free agency moves this week including the puzzling move by the Jaguars signing Gabe Davis to a three year deal, Calvin Ridley signing a big deal with the Titans, the Cowboys decision to not extend Dak Prescott's contract, why Kirk Cousins is a perfect bridge quarterback for the organization,   See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36m
Mar 15, 2024
Big Free Agency Moves (So Far)

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the biggest moves from the start of free agency including Kirk Cousins landing another big contract with the Falcons, why Russell Wilson signing with Pittsburgh may be the best move for both parties, the best landing spots for Justin Fields, how Saquon Barkley can restart his career with the Eagles, and more See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 3m
Mar 12, 2024
Russell Wilson Released & Big Cap Hits

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down the Broncos taking a historic dead cap hit after releasing Russell Wilson and where the veteran quarterback could end up next. We also look at the Bills releasing several big name players, why the Chiefs need to resign Chris Jones at all costs, and some other teams that need to make it under the cap See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

44m
Mar 08, 2024
Conor vs. Tampa Bay & Caleb Williams To Chicago

Conor Orr and Albert Breer remember the late Chris Mortensen and the recently retired Peter King and discuss the many ways they impacted sports journalism in their lengthy careers. We also get into the light ribbing Conor got from Buccaneers GM Jason Licht over his pre season prediction for the team last year before discussing if Caleb Williams to the Bears is a done deal and the start of the offseason tampering period See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51m
Mar 04, 2024
Evaluating Draft Picks & Jimmy G's Future

Conor Orr and Albert Breer go deeper into some of Albert's mailbag questions and discuss the good and bad ways potential draft picks are evaluated at the combine, who will actually be the number one pick in April, and if Jimmy Garoppolo could be finished in the NFL See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 2m
Feb 20, 2024
Super Bowl LVIII Recap

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down Super Bowl LVIII including what the team warmups told us about the game, the confusion over the overtime rules, the great play calling by Steve Spagnuolo, and what the Niners should do with their roster going forward See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 5m
Feb 14, 2024
Super Bowl LVIII Preview

Matt Verderame and Gilberton Manzano break down the keys to the game for the Chiefs and 49ers, what we can expect based on their recent play, and our pick for who will come out on top See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

39m
Feb 09, 2024
Roger Goodell's Press Conference & The Turf vs. Grass Debate

Conor Orr and Albert Breer come to live from the Super Bowl media day in Vegas to break down what Roger Goodell was asked in his private press conference, why owners are pushing back on having real grass over turf in their stadiums, and some thoughts on the game on Sunday See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46m
Feb 07, 2024
Niners vs. Chiefs & Ben Johnson Stays In Detroit

Conor Orr break discuss Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson deciding to stay in Detroit for another season instead of taking head coach position with another team, the increase in analytical coaching hires, and some leftover thoughts on the conference championship rounds See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

59m
Jan 31, 2024
Conference Championship Preview

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down some leftover notes and new coaching moves after the divisional rounds before previewing this weekends conference championship games See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49m
Jan 25, 2024
Divisional Round Breakdown

Conor Orr and Albert Breer get into the Tennessee Titans hiring Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan to be their new head coach before breaking down the Ravens finally made CJ Stroud look like a rookie, if the Bills should run it back with Sean McDermott, the Niners win over the Packers, and the Lions finally making it back to the conference championship See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37m
Jan 23, 2024
Divisional Round Playoff Preview

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down the Cowboys should move on from Mike McCarthy after three straight 12-5 seasons, bad losses by young coaches Nick Sirianni and Mike McDaniels, if the Browns have hit a ceiling with the often injured Deshaun Watson, and if the Chiefs can pull off an upset win in Buffalo See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 2m
Jan 18, 2024
A Below Zero Wild Card Weekend

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the highlights of wild card weekend including Dan Campbell leading the Lions to their first playoff win since 1991, if the Dolphins should consider trading Tua Tagovailoa after their frigid loss to the Chiefs, the fast, dominant win by the Texans over the Browns, and the big questions for Dallas after getting run over by the Packers See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 14m
Jan 15, 2024
Wild Card Weekend Preview

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano preview the wild card playoff matchups and break down how the heavy winds could effect the Bills matchup against the Steelers, the how the Dolphins will fair in zero degree Kansas City weather, who has more to prove between the Browns and Texas, if Mike McCarthy is coaching for his job in Dallas, and Matthew Stafford returning to Detroit to face the Lions See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54m
Jan 11, 2024
Black Monday Recap

Conor Orr and Albert Breer get into the black Monday firings and break down why the Chargers need to go big with their new hire, who the Commanders should hire as their first head coaching hire under new ownership, why the Belichick era in New England could come to a messy end, and the disappointing end to the Jaguars season See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 0m
Jan 08, 2024
Week 18 Playoff Implications

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down all the possible playoff matchups going into the final week of the season before getting into Stefon Diggs lack of production in the second half of the season, if the Bears should trade Justin Fields and keep Matt Eberflus, and our end of season awards See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58m
Jan 05, 2024
The David Tepper Problem & Lamar Jackson for MVP

Conor Orr and Albert Breer discuss Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper throwing a drink on an opposing team's fan on Sunday and how the league should handle it. We also break down how Lamar Jackson locked in his second MVP award with a dominant win over the Dolphins, the controversial call at that marred the end of Lions vs. Cowboys, the surprising play of unsung quarterbacks recently, and the rest of the week 17 slate See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 13m
Jan 02, 2024
Broncos Bench Russ & Ravens Statement Win

Conor Orr and Albert Breer discuss the Broncos benching Russell Wilson for the remainder of the season to preserve finalcial flexibility going forward and where the 9x pro bowler may end up next. We also break down what the Ravens did right in their dominant road win against the 49ers, why teams don't want to face a Rams teams in the playoffs led by a healthy Matt Stafford, if the Chiefs could bring back Eric Bieniemy next season, and the rest of the week 16 slate See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 30m
Dec 27, 2023
NFC Panic Meter & Week 16 Preview

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano discuss if the Eagles and Cowboys should be hitting the panic button on their Super Bowl odds after two embarrassing losses. We also break down why the Ravens are the most balanced team in the AFC, why the Rams could sneak into the playoffs, and the rest of the week sixteen slate See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32m
Dec 21, 2023
Bills Heel Turn And Playing It Safe

Conor Orr and Rohan Nadkarni discuss the Chargers firing head coach Brandon Staley after a disappointing tenure with the team, the Eagles handing over defensive play calling to Matt Patricia, the backlash against the chiefs after their recent struggles, the Bills underdog turn to end the season, why teams are not going for it enough while trailing, and the rest of the week fifteen slate See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 8m
Dec 18, 2023
Chiefs Frustrations & Conference Favorites

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down the issues the Kansas City Chiefs are having and who needs to step up and take responsibility. We also break down who the real favorites re in each conference, Mitch Trubisky's atrocious play for Pittsburgh, and our picks for the week fifteen slate of games See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51m
Dec 14, 2023
Chiefs WR Problems & Flacco Keeps Brown's Alive

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the lackluster wide receiver play that could play a huge role in their road to the Super Bowl, the Eagles struggles playing from behind, how Dak Prescott is like the new Kirk Cousins, the possibility of Joe Flacco leading the Brown's to the playoffs, and the rest of the week fourteen slate See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 6m
Dec 11, 2023
Jaguars In Trouble & AFC Up For Grabs

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down some extra notes from Eagles/Niners before getting into what Trevor Lawrence's ankle injury means for a promising Jacksonville team. We also break down how the AFC Super Bowl contender is anyone's race, and the week fourteen slate of games See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

41m
Dec 07, 2023
49ers Demolish Eagles & Jordan Love's Timetable

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the 49ers statement win over the Eagles and the dust up between Dre Greenlaw and the Eagles head of security that dominated headlines. We also break down the Packers slow debut of Jordan Love that has led to his recent success, how the Shane Steichen led Colts have pushed through several dramatic storylines to a7-4 record, and the rest of the week thirteen action See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 23m
Dec 05, 2023
Game of the Year Preview & Rodgers Return

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano discuss if the Bills are finished this season after a heartbreaking loss to the Eagles, why the 4-7 Jets should not trot out Aaron Rodgers this season, this Sunday's matchup between the Eagles and Niners, and the rest of the week thirteen slate See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 2m
Nov 30, 2023
Panthers Fire Frank Reich & Week 12 Recap

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the Monday morning firing of Panthers head coach Frank Reich and the disastrous tenure of owner David Tepper. We also discuss who might be in line to coach Carolina next and break down the rest of the week twelve slate See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 3m
Nov 27, 2023
Chargers Rough Outlook & Realistic Dolphins Takes

Conor Orr is joined by Rohan Nadkarni to offer up a reasonable outlook for the future of Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins before getting into the Chargers losing in another one score game, if the Bears see a future with Matt Eberflus as head coach, Rohan's scorching Bill Belichick take, and the rest of the week eleven slate See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 1m
Nov 20, 2023
Bills Fire Ken Dorsey & Thursday Night Preview

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down why the Bills fired offesive coordinator Ken Dorsey after the team's loss to the Bronco's on Monday night, the must win game for both teams on Thursday night between the Bengals and Ravens, what we learned from the shootout between the Lions and Chargers, and we preview the rest of the week eleven slate See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52m
Nov 15, 2023