Not a Normal Football Podcast
By Russell Zillman
Not a Normal Football PodcastFeb 06, 2021
Super Bowl 55 Pregame Show
The boys are back!!!! We are back for a super bowl pregame show! Check out our playoff recap, super bowl outlook, and titans and bears off season worries and optimism!
NFL 2020: Week 14 Reactions - Chiefs unbeatable, WFT big W
In this episode of NANFP Alex and Russell dive into the NFL in week 14. The steelers take a big loss and the Chiefs continue to show they are the best team in football. Alex wants to blow up the bears front office but for who? Perhaps the Rams new defensive coordinator who has taken the team to new heights. Join us for this weeks episode of NANFP!
NFL 2020: Week 13 Reactions - Titans Up, Bears Down
In this episode of Not a Normal Football Podcast, Alex and Russell are back and better than ever! We talk Bears and Titans from the last few weeks and end the show with our new and improved playoff predictions!
NFL Week 9 Reactions: Titans and Bears on the downturn
In this episode of NNF, Alex and Russell...wallow in self-pity. We also dive into our mideason NFL Honors awards. Join us!
NFL 2020: Week 6 Reactions - Bears and Titans on Top
In this episode of Not a Normal Football Podcast, Alex and Russell dive into deep dives for there respective in teams in what has a been a very exciting season!
NFL 2020: Week 5 Reactions - Big Wins for our Teams
In this weeks episode of NANFP, Alex and Russell hop into the week 5 NFL recap. We hit big topics likes the Titans dismantling of the Bills, the Bears beating Tompa Bay, and Jon Gruden and the Raiders beating the Chiefs!
NFL 2020: Week 4 Reactions - Way Too Early Draft
In this episode of Not a Normal Football Podcast, Alex and Russell dive into some brief game discussion, and end the episode with a brief top 5 team mock draft of the current teams! Join us!
NFL 2020: Week 3 Reactions - The Ballad of Mitchell Trubisky
In this episode of Not a Normal Football Podcast, Alex and Russell talk about the elephant in the room...the benching of Mitchell Trubisky. Find out Alex and Russell's thoughts as we navigate around the NFL.
NFL 2020: Week 2 Reactions
In this episode of Not a Normal Football Podcast, Alex and Russell dive into the copious injuries that were suffered in one of the most brutal NFL sundays in recent memory. Big games are also discussed such as the Patriots Seahawks game and the Raiders Saints game. Join us this week as we dive into week 2 of the NFL season!
NFL 2020: Week 1 Reactions
In this episode, from Not Normal Football, Alex and Russell dive into week 1 of the 2020 NFL season. We discuss the big games from the Bears and Titans, and then do quick hits from around the league and overall thoughts on games - highs & lows! Join us every week as we continue throughout the NFL season!
Clowney, Trubisky, Contracts, and the 2020 NFL Kickoff
WE MADE IT NORMIES! The day is upon us and the NFL officially kicks off tonight! Alex, Russell, and everyone else has been eagerly awaiting this exiting time and it is finally here! Lock in to this podcast and be sure to tune in to next week's episode where we break down all the crazy things that will happen over the next week!
Our Playoffs
In this episode of NANFP, Alex and Russell discuss some brief news from around the NFL, but also get into their playoff picture. Alex and Russell both believe in the Cowboys...but stay to hear to other hot takes both of us are here to dish up! Join us and find out if we think YOUR team will make the playoffs!
Our Division Winners
In this episode of NANFP, Alex and Russell go in-depth on their analysis into the winners of each division of the National Football League! Join us for the 16th installment from Not Normal Football!
Big Time Extensions and Our 2021 NFL Honors
Is this episode of NANFP, Alex and Russell talk about some huge extensions with George Kittle, Travis Kelce, Dion Dawkins, and Kenny Clark. We also briefly speak on the new Everson Griffen deal to the Dallas Cowboys. After that, we jump into who we believe will take home the big-time awards next season and there are some steaming hot takes served up...Find out our MVPs, TODAY!
COVID-19, Opt-outs, & Late-Game Free Agency Signings
In this weeks episode from "Not Normal Football," Alex and Russell dive into the possible outcomes and effects of COVID-19 on the NFL and College Football seasons. They also talk about opt-outs reported from around the league and what that could mean to some of the larger teams effected by these opt-outs. (Looking at you Patriots) Finally, they break down a few late-game free agency signings such as Mike Daniels, Lamar Miller, and Logan Ryan's position switch to Safety.
Jamal Adams trade, Twitter beef, and Madden 21 ratings
In this episode of Not a Normal Football Podcast, Alex and Russell dive into a couple trades around the league including Jamal Adams and Adam Shaheen. They brush over some Twitter drama between Keenan Allen and Mike Evans and finally, they dive into the absolutely atrocious Madden 21 ratings!
Franchise Tag Deadline & Extensions Around the League
In this episode of Not a Normal Football Podcast, Alex and Russell dive into franchise tags and big time contracts around the league. They also discuss how COVID is affecting the NFL and changes it will make.
Our Top 15 Running Backs
In this episode of Not a Normal Football Podcast, Alex and Russell, chronicle their top 15 running backs in the NFL. This is one of the most cohesive lists we have seen so far and Alex and Russell also talk about the brand new Patrick Mahomes Contract. Check back in 2 weeks to hear about our edge rusher rankings!
Our Wide Receiver Rankings Part 2
In this episode of Not a Normal Football Podcast, Alex and Russell finish up the top half of their wide receiver rankings with an unsurprising top-3 finish between Michael Thomas, DeAndre Hopkins, and Julio Jones. The real question is - how are they ordered? Listen to this weeks podcast to find out!
Our Wide Receiver Rankings Part 1
In this episode of Not a Normal Football Podcast, Alex and Russell Dive into their rankings of the top WR1s in the NFL. This episode covers around 36-16 on the list and part 2 will be posted next week! Enjoy!
Our Quarterback Rankings
In this discussion-filled episode of Not a Normal Football Podcast, Alex and Russell discuss their rankings of the quarterbacks in the NFL. With Russell spitting some ridiculous hot-takes, (Ranking Matt Ryan higher than Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins above Matthew Stafford) Alex has to challenge him a bit. This is a fun-filled episode that you do not wanna miss out on!
Our Top-5 Favorite Players
In this weeks episode, Alex and Russell dive into their top-5 favorite players they have watched during their time as fans. Some interesting names are thrown out that you will want to hear!
2020 NFL Post-Draft Discussion Part 2
In this episode of Not a Normal Football Podcast, Alex and Russell continue to break down the 2020 NFL Draft specifically for the Titans and Bears. They also go into the 2020 NFL Schedule release! Join them in all things football!
2020 NFL Post-Draft Discussion Part 1
On this weeks episode of "Not a Normal Football Podcast," Alex and Russell break down the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. There are some hot takes as well as a fair share of rants and tangents in this episode - Why did the Packers take an extreme project QB? Why did the Eagles take Jalen Hurts in the 2nd? And will the Seahawks ever take a player anyone knows in the first round?
Join Alex and Russell and try to find the answers to these questions!
Mock Draft Special - Alex's Mock Draft and Russell's Analysis
With an awesome new intro, (courtesy of Alex) the duo hops in to Alex's Mock Draft and explore all the possibilities for the NFL Draft coming up on April 23rd. Join Alex and Russell for an informative and fun-filled 4th episode of "Not a Normal Football Podcast." Be sure to look out for next week's draft special - it will be one you do not want to miss!
All-Decade Team & Free Agency Part 2
In the 3rd episode of Not a Normal Football Podcast, Alex and Russell slog through technical difficulties and deliver a heaping load of hot takes about the 2010s all-decade team. Specifically hitting on the striking omission of Matt Forte, the odd inclusion of Darren Sproles, the disrespect of A.J. Green and Jimmy Graham, and the NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, & Lavonte David debate. We also finish up our free-agency roundup. Join us for another hour of NFL talk!
Free Agency Part 1: Bears, Titans, and More
Today, Alex and Russell break down the great and not-so-great moves of the Bears, Titans, and half the teams in the NFL. We hit on some marquee deals like the Deandre Hopkins trade, the Stefon Diggs trade, and the Deforest Buckner trade. If your team wasn't mentioned in this episode it will be next week. Join us for another hour of NFL talk!
Draft, Combine, and More!
In the inaugural episode of "Not a Normal Football Podcast" Alex and Russell talk about all things football from the combine, draft, free agency predictions, and more! Recorded - 03/05/2020