Sheil and Ben gave you the NFC division winners, and now it’s time for the AFC winners. Will Joe Burrow and the Bengals take the AFC North crown, or will the revamped Ravens take the top spot? There’s a lot of hype surrounding the Jets with the addition of Aaron Rodgers, but will they even make the playoffs? Who will be representing the AFC in the Super Bowl? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for ...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz discuss the Arizona Cardinals' obvious tank strategy heading into the 2023 season and where that will leave Kyler Murray when the dust has settled. Will Joe Burrow be ready for the start of the season? Bengals coach Zac Taylor thinks so. Plus, Katie Baker joins to discuss her piece on the emergence of football documentaries on Netflix. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the epis...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Sheil and Ben get together to examine each division in the NFC and to debate which teams they think will make it to the playoffs at the end of the season. NFC East (2:23) NFC North (15:32) NFC South (34:29) NFC West (59:26) They close out the pod by sharing their predictions for who’ll represent the NFC in Super Bowl 58 (1:18:22). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Sh...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Sheil and Ben discuss the latest news on Trey Lance after he was named QB3 in the San Francisco 49ers' depth chart. What’s next for Lance? Will Jonathan Taylor remain a Colt despite not being signed long term yet? Plus, what’s the realistic expectation for Lamar and the Ravens? How will they adjust to Todd Monken’s offense? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Ben Solak...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz discuss the trade demands for Jonathan Taylor and the Jordan Love hype. Then, they recap Episode 3 of HBO’s 'Hard Knocks,' featuring the Jets, and Steven crowns the best defense in the NFL. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 23, 2023•52 min
Sheil and Ben get together to use the odds and their insights to discuss and predict the major player and coach award winners for the upcoming NFL season, including: MVP: (2:17) Offensive Player of the Year: (11:43) Defensive Player of the Year: (25:47) Offensive Rookie of the Year: (37:07) Defensive Rookie of the Year: (53:21) Coach of the Year: (57:32) Finally, they end the pod by sharing the surprise teams they believe will and won’t make the playoffs this year (1:11:32). The Ringer is commit...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Sheil and Ben come together to predict whom they think the top five defenses for the 2023 NFL season will be. They give their top-five lists and debate the strengths and weaknesses of each unit (01:41). After, they list the defenses they believe will finish 6-10 (63:36). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional ...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz recap this week's news roundup that includes Ezekiel Elliott signing with the New England Patriots and Michael Oher’s lawsuit against the Tuohys. Then they recap Episode 2 of HBO’s 'Hard Knocks' featuring the Jets, and Steven crowns the best defense in the NFL. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choice...
Aug 16, 2023•59 min
Sheil and Ben come together to predict whom they think the top five offenses for the 2023 NFL season will be. They each give their top five lists and talk about why these offenses should be elite this season, but also talk about what could go wrong if they were to finish outside the top five (2:54). They finish up by quickly listing the offenses they think will finish 6-10 (58:46). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the e...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Sheil and Ben examine some eye-popping over/under odds totals for the 2023 season. Find out which teams will regress and which ones will exceed expectations. Can Kyle Shanahan coach the Niners to over 10.5 wins with the QB uncertainty? Will the Vikings see even more improvement after squeaking out close wins last season? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Ben Solak an...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz recap their experiences attending the Commanders, Patriots, and Rams training camps. Then they recap the premiere of the HBO’s 'Hard Knocks' featuring the Jets. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 09, 2023•58 min
Dak Prescott tied for the most interceptions in the league last season despite playing only 12 games. Will that number be less with Mike McCarthy calling plays? Plus, who has the most dangerous offense in the NFC? Is it the Eagles or a team from a different division? With the Ravens having so many moving parts on offense this offseason, are they looking at a year of transition? Plus, Ben is buying the hype on one rookie QB. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringe...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Sheil and Ben are back at it again this week! This episode, they look at the coaches with the most at stake this season. Is Bill Belichick’s tenure in New England at risk of coming to an end? With the addition of Kellen Moore and Justin Herbert’s recent contract extension, will Brandon Staley finally have some postseason success? Is Mike McCarthy’s takeover on offense really the best decision for Dallas? Plus, does Kevin Stefanski need a career year to remain in Cleveland? The Ringer is committe...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz return to give their bold predictions for the 2023 NFL Season and place them in their time capsule. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Aug 02, 2023•52 min
'Extra Point Taken' is back! Sheil and Ben have some camp questions that need answers. How safe is Sean Payton’s job in Denver? Would ownership let Russell Wilson be benched if he’s playing poorly in the middle of the season? With the future of RB pay looking bleak, how will Jon Taylor manage his contract situation as he heads into the final year of his deal? Plus, how much stability or instability is there at the QB position across the league? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Plea...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 10 min
In the final episode of their offseason series, Ben and Steven look at the current state of the running back position, and the frustrations voiced by the likes of Austin Ekeler and Josh Jacobs over the lack of fair compensation. They look at why teams have stopped handing out long-term contracts to RBs (03:39), and why Derrick Henry and Christian McCaffrey are outliers (17:43). Then, they highlight the short career length for the position and the potential solutions that may be necessary to alle...
Jul 28, 2023•56 min
Ben and Steven react to Justin Herbert's massive five-year, $262.5 million contract with the Chargers. They start off with some of the record-breaking details of the contract before discussing the impact the contract’s structure will have on the team and how this will affect the Joe Burrow negotiations (01:08). After, they look into who faces the most pressure from this deal between Herbert and the Chargers (15:07). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG ...
Jul 26, 2023•35 min
Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz open by discussing the Giants and Saquon Barkley's agreement to a one-year extension. They then rank the teams in the NFC East from best to worst and adjust their NFL rankings thus far. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Ben and Steven continue their offseason deep dive into some of the biggest questions around the league. This week, they take a look at the present and future of defensive schemes in the NFL. They start off by discussing the difficulty in adapting to evolving offenses, and the growing influence of of Vic Fangio’s 2-high defense (01:22). Then, they delve into the lowering blitz rates and the necessity to create pressure in lieu of an elite four-man rush (24:00). After, they look at the new wave of...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz open by discussing DeAndre Hopkins's decision to sign with the Tennessee Titans. They then rank the teams in the AFC East from best to worst and adjust their NFL rankings thus far. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Ben and Steven continue their offseason deep dive into some of the biggest questions around the league.This week, they take a look at the present and future of offensive schemes in the NFL. They start by talking about the state of offense in the NFL right now and the established coaches who have gotten us here (1:37). Then, they talk about the new heads of offensive coaching, the direction they're pushing offenses, and which of them could become the new establishment (38:04). They also discuss t...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz return to rank the teams in the NFC West from best to worst and to adjust their NFL rankings thus far. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 11, 2023•56 min
Ben and Steven continue their offseason deep dive into some of the biggest questions around the league. This week, they look into what went wrong with Russell Wilson's first year in Denver, and discuss the differences between Wilson in Seattle’s offense compared to Denver’s offense (03:09). Then, they talk about Sean Payton’s system, how it functioned under Drew Brees, and whether that can be replicated in Denver (21:55). After, they try to figure out what would be considered a success for the B...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz return to discuss the latest suspensions for gambling in the NFL. Then, they rank the teams in the AFC West from best to worst and adjust their NFL rankings thus far. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 04, 2023•59 min
Ben and Steven continue their offseason deep dive into some of the biggest questions around the league. This week, they look into Bill Belichick’s coaching tree and try to figure out why defensive coaches have a harder time breaking through to head coaching ranks. They start off by distinguishing why Belichick’s coaching style is hard to replicate elsewhere (01:48) before looking into the rest of the defensive coaching trees in the league (19:53), then discuss why offensive coaching trees seem t...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz return to rank the teams in the NFC North from best to worst, and to adjust their NFL rankings thus far. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2023•47 min
Ben and Steven continue their offseason deep dive into some of the biggest questions around the league. This week, they explore the rise of dual-threat quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen. They look at the increase in QB scrambles over the years (03:51), the different tiers of quarterback mobility (17:53), whether pocket passers are becoming less and less valuable (35:40), and how seriously they must factor in injury risks (53:49). Hosts: Ben Solak and Steven Ruiz Produc...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz return to rank the teams in the AFC North from best to worst and to adjust their NFL rankings thus far. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2023•49 min
Ben and Steven continue their offseason deep dive into some of the biggest questions around the league. This week, they look at the shifting landscape of the wide receiver position. They discuss whether receivers are now a premium position in the league, with the recent flux of large contracts being signed (03:26). Then, they look at the recent wave of high-impact WRs drafted into the league (15:51) before delving into their own lists of the top 10 wide receivers (31:12). Hosts: Ben Solak and St...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz return to rank the teams in the NFC South from best to worst and to adjust their NFL rankings thus far. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 13, 2023•53 min
