This week, Steven, Nora, and Diante are each drafting six teams who they think will have the worst records in the NFL. Hosts: Steven Ruiz, Nora Princiotti, and Diante Lee Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora, Steven, and Diante bring their hot takes about the 2024 season and put them in a time capsule. Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Austin Gayle and Diante Lee are here to sit down and tackle some difficult topics about a handful of Super Bowl contenders. They talk through some resolutions to some tough conversations that the Niners, Dolphins (29:26), Bengals (43:41), Lions (54:35), Eagles (1:06:54), and Cowboys (1:16:18) are having right now before the season. Hosts: Austin Gayle and Diante Lee Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Jun 25, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora, Austin, and Diante come together to categorize all 32 NFL head coaches based on their coaching styles and what they contribute to their teams. They sort them into categories such as control freaks, chief morale officers, scheme lords, and more! Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Austin Gayle, and Diante Lee Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 18, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Steven Ruiz is joined by our newest NFL writer, Diante Lee! They predict who they think will be the top 10 defenses next season. Hosts: Steven Ruiz and Diante Lee Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil, Steven, and Austin start by discussing Justin Jefferson becoming the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL (3:09). Then, they each draft five wide receivers who they think will be the best in the league this upcoming season (10:42). Lastly they talked about the passing of Hall of Famer Larry Allen and the memories they had of him (1:14:20). Hosts: Austin Gayle, Sheil Kapadia, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Isaiah Blakely Social: Kiera Givens Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil, Nora, and Steven take a look at recent NFL headlines and decide whether we should take them seriously or whether they're just silly offseason news items. They discuss Vikings trade rumors, quarterbacks who have lost weight, rookie quarterback OTA reports, and more. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Isaiah Blakely Social: Kiera Givens Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora, Sheil, and Lindsay come together to discuss who’s under the most pressure this upcoming season. They talk about Aaron Rodgers, Trevor Lawrence, Dak Prescott, and many more. Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Sheil Kapadia, and Lindsay Jones Producer: Isaiah Blakely Social: Kiera Givens Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 21, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Austin Gayle, Sheil Kapadia, and Steven Ruiz discuss the best matchups and draft which holiday, prime-time, regular-season, international, and stream-only games will be the most enticing for the viewers to watch. Plus, why are people so hyped about schedule release day? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Austin Gayle, Sheil Kapadia, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Cliff Augustin Additional Produc...
May 16, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora, Steven, and Sheil run through some fresh news items from around the league, starting with Jared Goff becoming one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL. Then, they tier all the teams in the NFL. They talk about everything from who are the Super Bowl contenders to who’s already looking ahead to 2025 (52:53). Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Sheil Kapadia, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Isaiah Blakely Social: Kiera Givens Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more...
May 14, 2024•2 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil and Ben get together to peer into the crystal football and foretell what they think will be the most likely scenarios around the NFL in three years. Throughout their conversation they speculate on future champions and hypothetical personnel moves before Sheil offers valuable parenting advice to Ben as he rides off into his summer paternal leave (51:48). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hos...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora, Steven, Austin, and Lindsay begin the pod by sharing their favorite moments from the wild Tom Brady roast on Netflix. They then survey each division in the NFC and debate which teams are poised to level up this upcoming season and which ones are still lacking in development (14:19). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Steven Ruiz, Austin Gayle, and Lindsay Jones Produc...
May 08, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Should Bill Belichick coach again, or should he remain in the media? Sheil thinks he could be a budding star in the content creation space. How good of a job is the Patriots GM job? Ben isn’t exactly sure what it means when they list the position as "de facto GM." Which six teams from last season that made the playoffs will miss them this upcoming season? Plus, way too early Super Bowl predictions. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about th...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Dream Team returns to Tom Brady’s roast, Bo Nix’s backpack, and which teams improved and didn’t in the AFC. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Austin Gayle, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more abo...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil and Ben are back to discuss the major moves that occurred during the NFL draft. Perhaps the most shocking move of all was the Falcons taking Michael Penix Jr. at 8. Was this the right move for a team that just gave Kirk Cousins $100 million in guaranteed money? Receivers have been getting a lot of money this offseason: However, Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers have not reached a new deal yet. How much has the price tag gone up on Aiyuk? Plus, did the Steelers and Jets put themselves in title co...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shiel, Steven, and Austin get together at the end of Day 3 of the NFL draft to share their expertise and analysis on which GMs and teams around the league drafted bright futures for their individual rosters this week, and the organizations that maybe should be looking into a front office upgrade before next offseason. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Austin...
Apr 28, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora and Steven are joined by Sheil Kapadia to discuss the biggest story lines after the first round of the draft, starting with the six quarterbacks who were taken in the first round. They specifically discuss Michael Penix Jr. to the Falcons at pick no. 8 and Bo Nix to the Broncos at pick no. 12. Then they run through one winner and one loser each, including the Giants, Jaguars, Bills, and more (41:38). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Guest: Sheil Kapadia Producer: Isaiah Blakely Social...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil and Ben predict some surprises that could go down in the loaded 2024 NFL draft. The race for the no. 2 QB has gotten tighter. Is Jayden Daniels the Commanders' answer at no. 2? The Giants have Daniel Jones under contract, but could they be making a draft night move that could expedite his departure from New York? Who will be the first OL taken off the board? Joe Alt might not be the lock that we all think he is come draft night. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit w...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil and Ben dig deep into the EPT listener mailbag and tackle your most burning questions about the upcoming draft, offseason roster moves, and the current state of some of your favorite NFL franchises. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Producer: Chris Sutton Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Social: Eduardo...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora, Steven, and Austin return to discuss the news around Bill Belichick’s offseason and job search and talk about J.J. McCarthy. Then they go through the biggest questions heading into the 2024 NFL draft. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Austin Gayle, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Cono...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s no secret that the Vikings need a QB now that Kirk Cousins is in Atlanta, but what will it cost to move up from 11 in the draft and snag one of the top QBs? Speaking of QBs, what will the Broncos do with Russ's position now that he’s in Pittsburgh? Could Sean Payton just wait until next year's free agency class? Are the Bears headed into their best era of football with presumptive no. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams? Plus, talk of DeVonta Smith signing a large extension with the Eagles. Sheil...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil and Ben get together to survey the NFL landscape and take a hard look at some of the general managers who face the highest degree of difficulty in improving their respective teams' rosters in the upcoming draft.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Producer: Chris Sutton Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Social: Eduardo Ocampo...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Dream Team returns to make over some of the the most talked-about teams of the offseason by helping them in the draft, adding veteran free agents, and discussing all the ways for them to improve in the upcoming season. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Austin Gayle, Lindsay Jones, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Superv...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil and Ben start off this week's edition of ‘Extra Point Taken’ by discussing what will happen with the fourth overall pick. Will the Cardinals trade the pick for more assets, or stay at four and draft a receiver? What are the risks of drafting Michael Penix Jr. in the first round? Should we pump the breaks on the Texans hype train following the acquisition of Stefon Diggs? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helpli...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora, Steven, and Sheil react to the news of the Houston Texans acquiring All-Pro WR Stefon Diggs and what this trade does for the Texans and the Bills. 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, Sheil Kapadia, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social:...
Apr 03, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Dream Team returns to do its own mock draft for the upcoming 2024 NFL draft. 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, Austin Gayle, Lindsay Jones, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad ...
Apr 03, 2024•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil is back from vacation and ready to discuss the football takes he missed last week with Ben. First, the guys discuss the L’Jarius Sneed trade that sent the Super Bowl champion cornerback from Kansas City to Tennessee (02:04). What are the concerns for LSU QB Jayden Daniels as the draft approaches (16:24)? What should the Patriots do with the third overall pick in the draft (37:43)? Will Tee Higgins be traded by draft day (53:36)? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check o...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora, Steven, and Austin recap the latest news from the owners meetings and discuss the ceilings and floors of the 2024 QB class. 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, Austin Gayle, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Kiera Givens and Eduard...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NFL has officially banned the “hip-drop tackle” after a vote at this week's owners meetings. Are the lines too blurred for determining what a hip-drop tackle is, and will this make it harder for officials to call during the game? Ben Solak and Steven Ruiz discuss that and go through which positions are the most valuable in the NFL. Is a shutdown cornerback more valuable than an elite defensive tackle? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find ou...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil and Ben get together to discuss some of the teams around the NFL that have been relatively quiet or under the media’s radar since the season ended. They break down the offseason improvements made by championship contenders like the Packers (3:41), Cowboys (16:07), and 49ers (29:51) before analyzing squads that still have glaring question marks like the Commanders (41:48), Jets (51:05), and Colts (1:00:20). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to ...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast