NEW Football 301! First time guest @proant.bsky.social joins me to give our top 10 defenses for 2026! There are several defenses lined up for big years. Including our unanimous number 1 unit: the Houston Texans. Awesome show (and not just cause we talked Lucha Bros. vs. Young Bucks).

Brevyn Spann-Ford (#89) is a hoss.

it’s one red card suspension how much could it cost

this RB leak concept is a popular redzone play in the NFL. I like the Jags splashing the water here with Etienne's pre-snap motion and how his swing route captures the attention of the Jets LB. The safety gets occupied by the WR's route and it's a wide open TD for Tuten.

Hard to not get excited about Armand Membou (#70) when he has reps in the run game like this. Look at how he can bend and gain leverage against a dang good run defender in Travon Walker. Plus he runs his feet and has the strength and balance to sustain the block.

had some memories flood back this week with the new Jackass movie release

I've been finding every excuse to talk about Dolphins LT Patrick Paul (#52) this offseason. Paul has rare length and is an easy mover in a large frame. He is still cleaning some things up, but it's hard not to get excited when watching Paul work in space in the run game.

we've all been there

been thinking about this USMNT chance ever since it happened. The tackle by Freeman, the move and pass by Dest, McKennie hauling so much ass.

Troy Fautanu (#76) completely disarming Mike Green's pass rush. Even has a quick thought about a power bomb.

such an awesome throw by Jared Goff (also hello there again Austin Booker)

Tyler Shough resets after the defender ties down on the RB checkdown and hits the middle read route on a 989 concept. Nice ball placement against tight coverage while taking a shot to the head. Plus a strong catch from Vele.

Derrick Brown (#95) was insulted a TE was tasked with blocking him

it begins.

Drake Maye hitting Pop Douglas beat the pole running defender to convert on 3rd & 12. Patriots love running 989 with Maye, especially on 3rd down. Great example of the middle read route staying vertical against a Cover 2 look.

Drake Maye works to the checkdown and swing off of play action early in the drive. Then caps off the drive on another play action for a TD. On the TD, watch how Maye locks his eyes on the underneath route to Douglas off the motion. He gets the Bengals defenders to bite and open up space for Henry.

Jefferson is a ball winner! And all 3 can block and play in the slot! We’re versatile out of 11 bby

finally watched Takeshita/Okada

Giants hitting a gap run out of the gun. Pullers did a nice job of staying on their targets and also check out Andrew Thomas (#78) literally moving the LB over a gap to clean up the running lane.

sure the cornerback is clearly sinking to take away the route but it's Herbo

there are a lot of "good" misses with Ward's film, too. Like on this 3rd down he's trying to play on time and throw with anticipation. He takes his 5 step drop, hitches, and the ball is out. But his WR gets stuck through contact and it falls incomplete.

Cam Ward working to his backside Dig on 2nd and long. Great example of how Ward can change his arm slot to navigate throwing windows.

my son found “daddy’s purple cape” in the closet

that subtle drift by Dak Prescott to create a little more space from the free runner.

always fun going through the old card collection

I really liked the Browns 3rd round selection of Austin Barber. I’m one of the higher people on Barber, but I like his combination of size, light feet, and experience in playing both sides. another player that lets the Browns get their best 5 on the field, and even has a chance to play LT.

I mean it when I say I have been thinking about this pairing for a while. We did a dream player-team fit all the way back at the combine, and Coleman-Broncos was one of my choices!