The Cris Collinsworth Podcast

PFF's Eric Eager joins the podcast to discuss win totals and projections for every NFC East and NFC North team:

04:00 - Cowboys
14:05 - Eagles
24:00 - Giants
29:20 - Commanders
36:55 - Bears
40:50 - Vikings
48:25 - Packers
53:15 - Lions

PFF's Dr. Eric Eager joins the podcast to discuss every team and division in the AFC. Eric and Cris predict win totals, division winners, and even teams that could contend for a Super Bowl.

PFF's Seth Galina joins the podcast to discuss current trends amongst NFL defenses, simulated pressures, three high safeties, and much more.

Also be sure to check out Seth's work on the PFF College Football Preview Magazine HERE: https://www.pff.com/news/college-pff-2022-college-football-preview-magazine

PFF's Doug Kyed joins the podcast to discuss his recent article outlining one move every NFL team should make headed into the start of training camps.

Read Doug's article HERE ---> One trade or free agent acquisition for all 32 NFL teams before 2022 training camp: https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-one-trade-free-agent-acquisition-all-32-teams-training-camp-2022

PFF's Brad Spielberger and Dwain McFarland join the podcast to discuss their favorite value plays by round this upcoming season. Also on this episode, Cris, Brad, and Dwain compolete a 4-round fantasy mock draft.

PFF's Dr. Eric Eager joins the podcast to discuss analytics in professional sports. Cris and Eric discuss what NFL teams are doing wrong (9:00), running the ball vs. passing the ball (14:15), best play callers in the NFL (27:30) and much more. 

PFF's Mike Renner joins the podcast to discuss the top-10 QB/Head Coach combinations in the NFL right now.

PFF's Sam Monson joins the podcast to discuss the ten most interesting people and storylines in football headed into the 2022 NFL season.

PFF's Brad Spielberger joins the podcast to discuss the salary cap situations of every AFC team headed into the 2022 NFL season: 6:00 - Cowboys
8:15 - Eagles
10:00 - Commanders
11:45 - Giants
13:45 - Packers
15:10 - Vikings
17:05 - Bears
18:30 - Lions
21:25 - Buccaneers
24:10 - Saints
27:35 - Falcons
30:30 - Panthers
32:25 - Rams
34:45 - Cardinals
36:30 - 49ers
39:05 - Seahawks
42:30 - Teams best/worst set up for the future

Houston Texans Head Coach Lovie Smith joins the podcast to discuss his vision for the team, the 2022 Draft, a turbulent offseason, how Houston can take a step forward and much more!

PFF's Brad Spielberger joins the podcast to discuss the salary cap situations of every AFC team headed into the 2022 NFL season: 11:45 - Bills
16:35 - Patriots
21:45 - Dolphins
26:10 - Jets
30:50 - Bengals
33:30 - Steelers
38:00 - Browns
44:00 - Ravens
46:55 - Titans
50:00 - Colts
52:30 - Texans
54:35 - Jaguars
57:00 - Chiefs
1:03:35 - Raiders
1:05:45 - Chargers
1:08:30 - Broncos

PFF's Austin Gayle joins the podcast to discuss the current state of the NFC. Cris and Austin look at every NFC team's offseason thus far and decide which teams will finish over .500 and which teams can make a legitimate playoff run. Also on this episode Austin and Cris discuss Tom Brady's future broadcasting gig with Fox.

PFF's Austin Gayle joins the podcast to discuss the current state of the AFC. Cris and Austin look at every AFC team's offseason thus far and decide which teams will finish over .500 and which teams can make a legitimate playoff run. 

PFF's Eric Eager joins the podcast to give his final thoughts on the 2022 NFL Draft class. Also on this episode, Eric and Cris discuss what they think will happen this weekend as well as some player props. 

PFF's Mike Renner joins the podcast to discuss the 2022 NFL Draft class and potential draft night surprises. Also on this episode, Cris and Mike mock the top-10 picks in the 2022 NFL Draft.

New Bears Head Football Coach Matt Eberflus joins the podcast. Cris and Matt discuss Matt's road to NFL Head Coach, his time with the Colts, Chicago's draft strategy and much more.  00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Matt Eberflus’ experience with Nick Saban 02:30 - Matt Eberflus’ experience with the Cowboys 04:00 - Matt Eberlus’ relationship with Rod Marinelli 07:45 - Matt Eberflus on how the Colts defense was so successful 11:00 - Matt Eberflus on where the Bears are at right now 12:45 - Matt Eberflus on how important depth is 14:20 - Matt Eberflus on Justin Fields 18:10 - Matt Eberflus on the Josh McDaniels situation 20:30 - Matt Eberflus on the state of the offensive line 22:30 - Matt Eberflus on preparing for the draft without a first round pick 23:45 - Matt Eberflus on working with Ryan Poles 25:20 - Matt Eberflus on the significance of positional versatility 27:20 - Matt Eberflus on Jameson Williams’ injury 29:30 - Matt Eberflus on the most important parts of building a team 31:10 - How soon can the Bears compete? 33:25 - Matt Eberflus on Justin Fields’ competitiveness 34:30 - Matt Eberflus on how he’ll delegate 37:30 - Matt Eberflus on the grind to becoming a head coach 39:55 - Matt Eberflus’ Jerry Jones story

PFF's Austin Gayle and Brad Spielberger join the podcast to discuss the impact of the Eagles and Saints blockbuster trade. Also on this episode, Cris, Austin, and Brad discuss the QB class and some intriguing Draft storylines: 0:00 - Breaking down the Eagles-Saints trade
10:00 - What do the Seahawks do?
11:25 - Wide receiver market
13:00 - State of the salary cap
14:00 - What do the 49ers do at QB?
17:00 - Have the Rams changed the game?
18:40 - Why Sam Howell is PFF’s QB1
21:00 - Desmond Ridder’s projection to the NFL
25:30 - How soon can these QB prospects play?
30:40 - Underrated NFL Draft Storylines
35:00 - Hutch podcast
37:45 - Kayvon Thibodeaux’s potential
41:00 - Any surprises to come in the draft?

PFF's Trevor Sikkema and Seth Galina join the podcast to discuss the current Owner's Meetings and new OT rules. Also on this episode, Cris, Set, and Trevor discuss QB movement and which team will come out of the loaded AFC: 0:00 - NFL Owners Meeting stories
5:20 - Overtime rules change
25:35 - AFC is stacked
37:00 - Insane QB movement

PFF's Sam Monson joins the podcast to discuss QBs with different teams (01:01), QBs still on the market (06:18), Dallas' offseason woes (14:37), contenders in the AFC (18:35), and much more. 

PFF's Eric Eager and Brad Spielberger join the show to discuss everything happening in free agency right now and some moves we may potentially see down the road:

0:00 - Why are teams paying so much?
1:50 - Mitch Trubisky to the Steelers
3:10 - What happens with Deshaun Watson?
10:00 - Are the Browns trying to move on from Baker Mayfield?
13:50 - The Chargers got a LOT better
18:30 - Comparing the AFC and NFC
21:20 - Will the Cowboys still win the NFC East?
23:10 - Could the Jaguars make a huge leap?
28:40 - Will the 49ers trade Jimmy Garoppolo?
31:05 - Do the Buccaneers even need their guards?
32:30 - Big winners and losers of free agency

PFF's Trevor Sikkema and Brad Spielberger join the podcast to discuss Aaron Rodgers' new deal, Russell Wilson on the Broncos, where Seattle goes from here, and much more:

0:00 - Is the Aaron Rodgers deal a bargain?
5:30 - Russell Wilson traded to the Broncos
16:00 - What happens to the Seahawks?
20:30 - Were there signs this would happen?
25:40 - Could Sean Payton go to Dallas?

PFF's Eric Eager and Brad Spielberger join the podcast to recap the LA Rams 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. Also on this episode, Eric, Brad, and Cris take a look at some notable situations headed into the NFL's upcoming free agency period:

0:00 - Super Bowl recap
32:30 - What happens with Davante Adams?
34:40 - Could QBs make $50M a year?
39:45 - How valuable are WRs?

PFF's Mike Renner and Eric Eager join the show to discuss the Bengals road to the Super Bowl (01:00), their offensive line vs. the Rams defensive line (05:45) OBJ's role (18:45), Joe Burrow (33:25) and much more! 

Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor joins the podcast to discuss his start in coaching (01:30), what clicked for the Bengals this season (07:30), Joe Burrow (13:35), coaching against Sean McVay in the Super Bowl (18:30) and much more. 

Bengals Tight End C.J. Uzomah joins the podcast to discuss the Bengals receiving corps, Joe Burrow, Zac Taylor, winning the first playoff game in 31 years and much more:

00:00-5:50 - C.J. Uzomah on the win over the Titans
5:50-7:20 - C.J. Uzomah on Bengals receiving corps
7:20-9:00 - C.J. Uzomah on the Bengals swagger
9:00-11:10 - C.J. Uzomah on the Bengals defense
11:10-14:00 - C.J. Uzomah on the first Chiefs game
14:00-16:30 - C.J. Uzomah on Zac Taylor
16:30-19:40 - C.J. Uzomah on the 2021 season
19:40-21:35 - C.J. Uzomah on flight back from Titans game
21:35-24:10 - C.J. Uzomah on what we don’t see about Joe Burrow
24:10-27:25 - C.J. Uzomah on Ja’Marr Chase
27:25-30:30 - C.J. Uzomah on the Bengals pass-protection
30:30-33:20 - C.J. Uzomah on Brian Callahan
33:20-36:50 - C.J. Uzomah on facing the Chiefs again

PFF's Eric Eager and Brad Spielberger join the podcast to preview every Divisional Round matchup and discuss the NFL coaching carousel:

0:00-15:35 - Rams-Buccaneers
15:35-27:40 - Bengals-Titans
27:40-33:35 - 49ers-Packers
33:35-44:10 - Bills-Chiefs
44:10-58:15 - NFL coaching updates

PFF's Trevor Sikkema joins the podcast to discuss PFF's 2021 NFL Awards (02:42). Also on this episode, Cris and Trevor preview this weekend's postseason matchups (34:25). 

PFF's Eric Eager and Mike Renner join the podcast to discuss the Chargers and Raiders winner take all matchup (00:45), the Bengals victory over the Chiefs (08:10), and Antonio Brown's departure from the Buccaneers (16:45). Also on this episode, Cris, Eric, and Mike discuss the NFC hierarchy (20:45) and who will win the CFP National Championship (24:10).

PFF's Austin Gayle and Mike Renner join the podcast to discuss John Madden's legacy (04:55), this weekend's College Football Playoff games (32:55), and how Joe Burrow and the Bengals can upset Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs (42:40). 

PFF's Eric Eager joins the podcast to discuss the role of analytics in football and how they're shaping the game today (01:32). Also on this episode, Cris and Eric discuss some significant injuries (18:05) and how COVID is currently impacting the NFL (30:25). 

PFF's Steve Palazzolo joins the podcast to discuss what's going on around the NFL headed into Week 15:

2:50-4:30 - Rams-Cardinals recap
4:30-8:30 - Are the Packers the team to beat?
8:30-12:55 - How close are the Buccaneers?
12:55-16:40 - Are the Cowboys legit?
16:40-19:10 - Are the Patriots the best in the AFC?
19:10-22:30 - Are the Chiefs back?
22:30-24:35 - Do the Titans just need Derrick Henry?
24:35-26:55 - How dangerous are the Colts?
26:55-29:15 - How many teams will play the final weekend?
29:15-30:50 - Who’s MVP?
30:50-32:35 - Who’s winning the AFC North?
32:35-34:43 - Who’s making it to the Super Bowl?

PFF's Seth Galina and Diante Lee join the podcast. Cris, Seth, and Diante discuss Monday Night's wild game between the Bills and Patriots (03:22), Kansas City's defensive dominance (09:07), Chargers vs. Bengals (24:39), and the College Football Playoff (43:34).  

PFF's Eric Eager joins the podcast to discuss the madness happening right now in College Football (00:45). Also on this episode, Eric and Cris decide who the best teams are in both the AFC and NFC (18:45) and Eric explains the math behind pass plays, run plays, and which is more efficient (31:15). 

PFF's Mike Renner and Austin Gayle join the podcast to discuss potential CFP scenarios, Heisman candidates, the Florida job, and much more: 0:00-3:20 - Best atmospheres in CFB
3:20-16:40 - CFP Scenarios
16:40-21:15 - What should the Playoff be?
21:15-23:40 - Is the SEC really that good?
23:40-26:20 - Who will win the Heisman?
26:20-28:30 - Better prospect: Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud?
28:30-31:10 - What surprises will come?
31:10-32:29 - Florida firing Dan Mullen 

PFF's Brad Spielberger and Doug Kyed join the podcast to discuss the Titans, Chiefs, Bucs, Eagles, and which teams are contenders in the NFl this season ( 04:00). Also on this episode, Cirs, Brad, and Doug highlight Mac Jones' electric start (28:45), what's going wrong in Cleveland (28:45) and much more. 

PFF's Eric Eager joins the podcast to discuss the surprise team of the year thus far (00:59), what's wrong with the Chiefs (09:42), the AFC playoff picture (23:27), Week 10 NFL spread picks (28:39), and of course, much more. 

PFF's Mike Renner and Anthony Treash join the podcast to discuss the latest news surround the NFL and Tuesday's trade deadline (00:20). Also on this episode, Cris, Mike, and Anthony discuss Calvin Ridley's time away from football (13:58), which quarterbacks to target in the 2022 NFL Draft (28:28) and much more on this episode of the Cris Collinsworth Podcast. 

PFF Fantasy experts Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland join the podcast to discuss the biggest surprises in fantasy football this season (00:38). Also on this episode, Cris highlights PFF's Team of the Week (04:41), what fantasy managers should be on the lookout for this season (41:52), and much  more. 

PFF's Eric Eager and Trevor Sikkema join the podcast. Cris, Eric, and Trevor discuss PFF's Week 6 Team of the Week (02:16). Also on this episode, Cris, Eric, and Trevor preview some notable Week 7 matchups (09:58) and Trevor highlights his first 2022 NFL Mock Draft (42:57). 

Jac Collinsworth and Seth Galina join the podcast. Cris, Jac, and Seth discuss Jac's experience working in different sports and Seth's road to PFF (02:40). Also on this episode, Cris, Jac, and Seth highlight some notable players from Week 5 and some of the top performing rookies in the NFL this season (07:51). 

PFF's George Chahrouri, Doug Kyed, and Ari Meirov join the podcast. George discusses his favorite Week 4 bets (02:22), Doug talks Brady's return to Foxboro (21:57), and Ari highlights some of the most intriguing NFL storylines headed into another week of NFL action (39:21). 

PFF's Mike Renner and Sam Monson join the podcast. Cris, Mike, and Sam highlight the top performers from Week 2 (02:51). Also on this episode, Cris, Sam, and Mike highlight some noteworthy games and players to watch as we head into Week 3 of the NFL season (06:14). 

PFF"s Steve Palazzolo and Eric Eager join the podcast. Cris, Steve and Eric recap all the Week 1 NFL madness (01:48). Also on this episode, Cris highlights PFF's top performing players of the week by position (50:31) and the guys give their picks for every Week 2 game (54:26). 

PFF's Austin Gayle joins the podcast. Cris and Austin discuss Dak Prescott's return and whether or not the Buccaneers should be considered favorites to repeat (04:05). Andy Dalton starting in Chicago and Matt Stafford's ceiling with the Rams (23:23), and Cris gives his Super Bowl prediction (36:15). 

PFF's George Chahrouri and Eric Eager join the podcast. Cris, George and Eric highlight some of the notable games from Week 1 of NFL action:

02:49 - Dallas vs. Tampa Bay

10:03 - Jacksonville vs. Houston

14:18 - Los Angeles Chargers vs. Washington

20:39 - Seattle vs. Indianapolis

24:22 - New York Jets vs. Carolina

29:13 - Minnesota vs. Cincinnati

34:50 - Arizona vs. Tennessee

38:02 - San Francisco vs. Detroit

43:22 - Pittsburgh vs. Buffalo

48:50 - Philadelphia vs. Atlanta

53:12 - Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams

PFF's Ari Meirov, Doug Kyed, and Brad Spielberger join the podcast. Ari discusses the Michael Thomas, Deshaun Watson, and Aaron Rodgers situations (03:02), Doug discusses some notable QB battles from around the league (27:42), while Brad touches on some looming contract extensions (44:21). All that and much, much more on today's episode of the Cris Collinsworth Podcast featuring Richard Sherman.

Cris Collinsworth welcomes Miami Dolphins Head Football Coach, Brian Flores. Brain discusses switching from Ryan Fitzpatrick to Tua Tagovailoa last season (04:42), his unique start into the game of football (10:24), Xavien Howard's contract situation (16:52), Miami's 2021 outlook (20:27), and much, much more. 

Washington Football Team WR, Terry McLaurin joins the podcast. Terry discusses his road to Washington and becoming an elite NFL WR (03:56), Curtis Samuel, Ryan Fitzpatrick and the rest of his new teammates (08:40), Dwayne Haskins and Urban Meyer (14:34), the rest of the NFC East (19:20), and much, much more.