100 Yards Away Podcast (NFL)

Yes, after a long wait the NFL finally has released the 2020 schedules and I am so excited. As always the NFL does a great job of scheduling the best matchups on paper with plenty of hype into the primetime slots, although there could have been several changes to include more primetime games for a team with an abundance of talent *cough* Colts *cough* and less for a team lacking in star power *cough* Patriots *cough* but nonetheless the schedule is intriguing to observe through and hopefully circumstances outside of football do not derail any hopes of the NFL season beginning Thursday, September 10th and beyond.

In this episode I speak about the details on the embarrassing incident of Baltimore Ravens safety, Earl Thomas III and the unfortunate, terrible incident involving former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker, Telvin Smith. As both cases have yet to involve a court appearance at this point I can only explain the details leading up to each event, but when more details come out I will elaborate more on each situation. Two of golfs greatest players each teaming up two of the greatest quarterbacks of all time for a great cause of raising at least 10 million dollars for COVID-19 relief efforts. 

In this episode I speak on the exciting and disappointing players selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Brett Favre give his take on the deja vu surrounding GB and how it compares to the very similar situation he dealt with in 2005.  Andy Dalton to the Cowboys. The NFL FINALLY plans on releasing the 2020 schedule and the light it will bring for all the NFL in knowing exactly when all 32 teams will be playing. I speak briefly about some of the matchups I'm most intrigued about. One of the legends of coaching, regardless of any sport at any level, Don Shula made his way to heaven. RIP coach.

First off I'd like to thank CJ McCollum, Jordan Schultz, and the producer(s) very much who gave me the opportunity to be a part of their most previous podcast episode. I spoke about my thoughts on the Indianapolis Colts and their draft picks. There were several other NFL fans who also spoke about their respective favorite NFL teams. Overall, I enjoyed every minute I was apart of this experience. We also spoke about everyones preferred beverage at the very end. During the conversation I had a tiny mishap which was a tad bit embarrassing, but it's all good LOL. UNEDITED!

In this episode I speak about 8 AFC teams and what their draft selections mean going forward for the franchise. Despite the fact they have been inferior to the NFC the past decade, the AFC in my logical opinion, led by drafting the top 3 quarterbacks in the draft, elevated themselves towards success more than the NFC post draft. Outside of bias and politics I love what some of these AFC teams did for their franchises and are loaded with amazing young talent ready to elevate their respective teams to new and/or even better heights. I hope you will enjoy it!

In this episode I speak about 6 NFC teams who I felt either took a unique approach in their selections in the draft or who I felt lifted themselves closer to having a successful 2020 season. I did not completely agree with all their decisions, but only time and play on the field will tell who ultimately won the draft in their respective rights.

In this episode I share my thoughts on a few intriguing draft picks in the second and third round of the draft, including a surprise move by an NFL team with its franchise player in his prime at the helm and a trade mishap between two NFL teams that didi't happen they way you would expect it to happen.

In this episode I talk bout the first 6 picks in the drat and a little bit of what it means for each franchise going forward along with a few teams that caught my attention with the players they chose, including one team in the central time zone up north making the big shocker we all anticipate throughout the NFL Draft. I finish off ranking my top 4 winners of the first round in order from 4 -1.

In this episode I speak about Gronk's return in the National Football League and is reunion with New Tampa Bay quarterback, Tom Brady as well as what really pushed Gronk to come out of retirement. Was it for the love of the game? Did the possibility of a new fresh start in a different environment entice him to play again? Is his love for Brady and the attraction of a talented Bucs team so strong he simply couldn't turn down the possibility of making another Super Bowl Run? How about all of the above?

I also speak about my chosen 8 division winners for 2020 pre-draft. Most you may agree with, others you may find questionable that ay even raise your eyebrows high. Last, but not least I Gove my simple thoughts on a few teams picking early in the upcoming draft as well as 1 team that may make a hard push to select a player in the center of their radar.

On this episode I had the big pleasure of, again, interviewing one of the best sports reporters/journalists in the world, Judy Battista! She is an Associated Press Sports Editor winner and in my opinion one of the most famous faces in the NFL business (even though she isn't so sure about that :}) Her content in writing as well as her frequent appearances live on NFL Network make her a reliable and credible asset to the sport as well as the fans. I was glad to get her thorough insight in the topics we touched based on, including the rise of women in the business of NFL football. Thank you, Judy!! 

UNEDITED EPISODE!

Hours ago I had the privilege of speaking with Columnist Gregg Doyel, who also happened to be my very first guest, from the Indianapolis Star. He is A 3-time winner of the Associated Press Sports Editors column writing B Division, a 10 time APSE top 10 award winner, among many great accolades. I've followed this man since 2014 when he started covering the Indianapolis Colts and I've always enjoyed reading his articles where he pulls no punches and tells it like it is. His accuracy and in depth knowledge of the Colts is top notch and I had a lot of fun speaking with this man. He and I spoke about the Colts as well as rude football fans and eve a bit of boxing (which was entertaining and funny). Please tune in to listen to the full interview of Gregg and I.

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