Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to preview the NFC North as they deep dive on every team in one of the most intriguing divisions in football this season. But first, the dynamic duo react to the news that the Cincinnati Bengals are looking to potentially trade star EDGE Trey Hendrickson as they each give an ideal landing spot for the veteran pass rusher. Nate and Charles also highlight their top takeaways from Week 2 of preseason action around the NFL, as Charles was intrigued by Dil...
Aug 18, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 108
Nate Tice & Matt Harmon join forces to preview the most exciting division in NFL history: the great AFC South. Nate and Matt officially lift the Jags ban to take a deep dive on the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars & Tennessee Titans to analyze what to watch this season on offense and defense, a potential breakout player to keep an eye on and their final over/under win predictions for the 2025 season. Can Trevor Lawrence take the next big step? Does Tennessee have ...
Aug 13, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 107
Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald to deep dive on the NFC South division and give you everything you need to keep an eye on this season. But first, the trio each give their biggest takeaway from Week 1 of preseason action, including the New York Giants defense, the New York Jets run game and some interesting offensive usage from the Jacksonville Jaguars. Later, Nate, Matt and Charles deep dive on the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Bucca...
Aug 11, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 106
Which team will sit on top of the AFC North after the 2025 NFL season? Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald preview the division, starting with the Cincinnati Bengals. Will the star-studded offense be able to overcome the team's defensive woes? Next, the trio moves on to the Cleveland Browns. Which signal caller will reign supreme in their packed QB room? Later, the boys break down the Baltimore Ravens and whether Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry can lead the team to a Super ...
Aug 06, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 105
Who will win the NFC North? Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald preview the division, but first they discuss some news. Will Micah Parsons ever actually be traded away from the Dallas Cowboys? And should we be more concerned about Matthew Stafford's back injury? After that they break down the NFC North, starting with the Chicago Bears and new head coach Ben Johnson. Will Caleb Williams have a breakout season under new leadership? They move on to theorize about the future of...
Aug 04, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 104
Which team has the best offense in the NFL? Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald debate their top 10 offenses as we head into the 2025 season. Are people sleeping on the Dallas Cowboys? Will changes at offensive coordinator hurt the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions? And which teams score an honorable mention? It's an absolutely jam-packed episode that you don't want to miss! (4:05) - Top 10-8 (30:25) - Top 7 & 6 (56:20) - Top 5 & 4 (1:08:50) - Top 3 (1:31:50) -...
Jul 31, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 103
On the latest edition of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald discuss Nate's top storylines from training camp so far, including new developments from the Kansas City Chiefs offensive line, Marvin Harrison Jr. bulking up for a big sophomore season, the Chicago Bears' chaotic training camp practices and more! Later, the guys rank their top 10 defenses in the league heading into the 2025 season. (3:15) - Josh Simmons takes over at LT for Chiefs (9:00) - Marvin Harrison Jr. bulks up (12:00)...
Jul 29, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 102
What are our biggest questions as training camps begin? Yahoo Sports' Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald drop the burning questions on their minds about J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings, the Browns four-way QB battle and more. But first, they discuss some news around the league, including the latest developments in the NFLPA scandal. Later in the show, the guys take a look at some looming contract disputes. How big of an effect will Terry McLaurin's holdout have on Jayden Daniels? We're tackling that...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 101
Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald join forces to reveal their 2025 NFL All-Average Team – the most average player in the NFL at every position. But first, Matt & Charles sit down to discuss the latest contract news around the league, including their reactions to the Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner extensions, the Kansas City Chiefs extending G Trey Smith, which second round picks could lose the most from a potential mass holdout and more. Later, the crew reveal their All-Average...
Jul 16, 2025•57 min•Ep. 100
On today's episode of Football 301, Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald join forces to reveal their top 10 NFL head coach rankings. But first, Matt and Charles give a few new faces in new places to watch this season that could have a sneaky big impact on their team's success, including Pete Carroll, Kellen Moore, Aaron Glenn & more. Later on, the guys reveal their top 10 head coaches, discussing what makes a great NFL head coach and debating the differences between their lists, inc...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 99
What are the implications of the Miami Dolphins trading Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers for Minkah Fitzpatrick? Charles McDonald is joined by Steven Ruiz and Diante Lee of The Ringer to discuss the fallout of the trade. They also question why the Dallas Cowboys have yet to pay Micah Parsons and more. Then, Mina Kimes joins Nate Tice and the two compare their top 10 favorite pieces of football media, from movies and TV to books. See what made their lists! (00:55) - Steeler...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 98
Who are the best receivers in the NFL entering the 2025 season? Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald compare their top 10 wideouts on today's show. But first, Matt and C Mac discuss the latest offseason news in the NFL including Jaire Alexander signing with the Baltimore Ravens, Rashee Rice and Josh Simmons being medically cleared for training camp and more! (1:50) - News roundup: Jaire Alexander, Anthony Richardson, Russell Wilson & Rashee Rice (23:55) - WRs 10-8 (37:00...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 97
Why is Shedeur Sanders still such a hot topic in the sports world? Special guest Bomani Jones joins Charles McDonald on this episode of Football 301 to discuss the Cleveland Browns QB situation, whether Aaron Rodgers makes the Pittsburgh Steelers more interesting and more! Later on in the show, Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and C Mac count down their top 10 defenders in the league entering the 2025 NFL season. (00:20) - Bomani Jones joins the show (31:00) - Defenders 10-8 (41:40) - Defenders 7 & 6 ...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 96
Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald to break down their top 10 quarterbacks heading into the 2025 NFL season. The crew break down their picks from #10 to #1, with analysis on rising stars like C.J. Stroud and Jordan Love, polarizing figures like Brock Purdy and Jalen Hurts and perennial elites like Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, and Patrick Mahomes. Later, Nate is joined by new Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold as Sam breaks down a few of his highlight (and lowlight) plays, discu...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 95
Could Mike Tomlin be on the hot seat this time next year? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald share their opinions on who is headed into a make-or-break season in 2025. But first, they chat about the trades they most want to see before the end of the offseason. You don't want to miss this episode! (5:05) - Trade we want to see: Trey Hendrickson to LAC (9:55) - Trade we want to see: Kirk Cousins to PIT (16:40) - Trade we want to see: Jalen Ramsey to DAL (21:50) - Make or break seasons Sub...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 94
Could Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense get back to their 2018 selves this season? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald make their predictions for 2025. Which schemes will trend upwards? Which teams will have bounceback seasons? And which players are poised to break out? The Football 301 crew peeks into the future to answer all of these questions and dips into the mailbag to close out the show! (3:10) - Condensed formations are back (10:10) - Panthers defense breakout sea...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 93
What are the expectations for the second-year quarterbacks in the NFL? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald set their optimism scales for year two of the 2024 first-round quarterback draft class. Where do Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy and Bo Nix stand, and what should we expect to see this season? Plus, the news is out that the NFL is allowing players to compete in flag football in the LA28 Olympic Games, but who would make the best team? The...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 92
Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald ask the biggest questions on their mind for the NFL teams with new starting quarterbacks. But first, they give their hot takes on the 2025 NFL schedule release and share their thoughts on Derek Carr's retirement and his potential successor, Tyler Shough. They move on to discuss the QBs they expect to start for new teams, including Sam Darnold, Justin Fields and J.J. McCarthy. Then, they take a look at some teams that still have questions about their st...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 91
How will George Pickens handle life with the Dallas Cowboys? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald break down the impact of the mercurial receiver's trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then the Football 301 gang shares their favorite (and least favorite) offseason moves. Free agents, draft picks and coaches - they're discussing it all. They finish the show up with a dip into the mailbag! (4:30) - Cowboys trade for WR George Pickens (17:50) - Favorite offseason additions (1:22:30) - Which e...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 90
Draft grades, favorite Day 3 picks, and the best player-team fits! Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald break down the biggest winners and losers from the 2025 NFL Draft. Who received the worst draft grade? Which team made the best Day 3 selection? And which player found the perfect fit with their new team? The guys dissect it all in this latest episode. (3:45) - Favorite draft classes (31:40) - Least favorite draft classes (56:55) - Favorite day three picks (1:03:35) - Favorite player-te...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 89
Why did Shedeur Sanders fall out of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald share their perspectives on the polarizing QB prospect as they break down all of the drama from day 1 of the draft. Then, they move on to some superlatives. Who are their favorite picks? Who are their least favorite picks? And is it really possible for Travis Hunter to play both ways for the Jacksonville Jaguars? They break it all down on a very special crossover episode. (2:15)...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 88
We are just days away from opening night of the NFL Draft! To celebrate, Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald are putting on their GM hats to mock their ideal fits for all 32 teams' first-round picks. There are some spicy ones that you don't want to miss! (4:30) - Picks 1-10 (40:15) - Picks 11-20 (1:09:00) - Picks 21-32 Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 87
Could Damien Martinez be the next Marshawn Lynch? Nate Tice and Charles McDonald discuss that and more as they plant their flag on 2025 NFL draft prospects. Nate & C-Mac go back-and-forth, giving their opinions on which guys they believe are already set to have productive careers in the NFL. Then, they close out the episode reacting to listener flag plants and draft predictions. You don't want to miss it! (03:55) - WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State (6:55) - WR Tory Horton, Colorado State (11:45) -...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 86
Could the Cleveland Browns draft Travis Hunter AND Shedeur Sanders? With the 2025 NFL Draft on the horizon, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon are back with their mild, hot and spicy draft predictions. They discuss how many RBs could get taken off the board in the first round as teams fear they might miss a run. The pair also mull over the likelihood of a surprise team trading back for a QB or Aaron Rodgers hijacking draft coverage by announcing his retirement. Things get even spicer with a blockbuster t...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 85
Now that we're officially 2 weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald are back to break down their latest big boards. They discuss the biggest differences between their rankings and guys that made the biggest jumps from their previous big boards. We finish up the episode with C Mac's interview with Colorado head coach Deion Sanders. They talk about Coach Prime's sons Shedeur and Shilo entering the draft. They also chat about the viability of Colorado two-way player and H...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 84
For our final 2025 NFL Drat position preview, Nate Tice welcomes Matt Harmon to the show to talk wide receivers. Starting with Colorado's Travis Hunter and working their way through the rest of the class, Nate and Matt break down strengths and weaknesses for each wideout and give their player comparisons and team fits. The two agree that this is a much deeper class than advertised. You don't want to miss it! (3:25) General thoughts about this year's WR class (6:50) Travis Hunter, Colorado (18:06...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 83
Nate Tice is joined by Dane Brugler of the Athletic to break down the quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft class. They start off by talking about their overall impressions of this year's class and how it compares to years past. Then they dive deep on Miami's Cam Ward, Colorado's Shedeur Sanders and Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart. Then they discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Alabama's Jalen Milroe, Louisville's Tyler Shough and more! (4:00) - General vibes of this year’s QB class (9:00) - Cam Ward, Mia...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 82
We continue our draft coverage with a defensive deep dive on today's show! Nate Tice and Charles McDonald break down the top cornerback, safety and linebacker prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class, starting with Heisman winner Travis Hunter. They evaluate the two-way player as a cornerback (stay tuned for his WR deep dive next week) and imagine how they'd like to see him used by an NFL team. Later in the show, Nate sits down with UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger. (2:55) - Travis Hunter, Colora...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 81
We're bringing you a VERY special episode as we approach the 2025 NFL Draft! On today's show, Nate is joined by his dad Mike Tice who shares his unique insights as the former head coach and offensive line coach of the Minnesota Vikings and an 11-year NFL veteran. Nate and Mike talk about the top offensive linemen in the NFL draft, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses as well as where they'd fit best on an NFL line. It's a family affair that you DON'T want to miss! (1:35) - Coach Tice’s qual...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 80
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald are back with an absolutely PACKED preview of the 2025 draft class, focusing on edge rushers and the defensive line. Diving deep on. Penn State's Abdul Carter, Marshall's Mike Green, Michigan's Mason Graham and more, they dive deep on the strengths and weaknesses of each player. Then Charles sits down with Arkansas DE Landon Jackson, where they discuss the edge rusher's decision to prove his doubters wrong at the NFL combine. You don't want to miss this XXL episode...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 79
