NFL Spotlight w/ Ari Meirov

Ari Meirov is back with the 11th episode of our 32 Team Training Camp tour, this time with reporter Rich Cimini offering his expertise on the New York Jets. Rich explains why 2026 could be weird for the Jets who seemingly want a top pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, but have a head coach who needs to win now. He discusses what Breece Hall's role will look like this season, and what 2nd overall pick David Bailey has shown so far.

00:00 - Cold Open

00:54 - Jets Grand Plan

02:39 - Aaron Glenn's Growth & Coaching Shift

04:44 - Frank Reich's Offensive Scheme

06:10 - Breece Hall & Running Back Rotation

07:59 - Breece Hall's Passing Game Usage

09:37 - Geno Smith's Return to the Jets

12:02 - Offensive Line & Armand Membou

13:36 - Garrett Wilson & Geno Smith Chemistry

15:12 - AD Mitchell's Breakout Potential

16:14 - Omar Cooper Jr. & Wide Receiver Depth

19:21 - Tight End Room & Kenyon Sadiq

21:18 - Drafting David Bailey

23:05 - Pass Rush & Edge Group

26:21 - T'Vondre Sweat Trade Breakdown

27:51 - Demario Davis & Veteran Leadership

31:14 - Secondary Breakdown & Minkah Fitzpatrick

33:06 - Cade Klubnik Development

35:00 - Aaron Glenn's 2026 Job Security

37:16 - Show Wrap-up

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Ari Meirov is back with another special Spotlight Guest of the Week and this time we are lucky to have Jets Special Teams Coordinator and one of the fastest ascending coaches in the entire NFL, Chris Banjo join us! Chris explains how he went from going undrafted, to working a 9-5, to playing a full decade in the league. He shares how Sean Payton first asked him to join his staff with the Broncos and his quick jump to running his own unit with the Jets.

00:00 - Cold Open

02:11 - Interview begins

03:09 - Getting into football

04:33 - Going Undrafted/9-5 Job

07:39 Special Teams Career

09:10 - Saints Culture

11:13 - 2018 NFC Championship No-Call

13:50 - Larry Fitzgerald & Drew Brees

15:43 - Hired by Sean Oayton

20:15 - FanDuel/DROY Odds

25:04 -Going from player to coach

26:47 - Hired by Jets

28:06 - Isaiah Williams’ impact

29:40 - Approach to teaching special teams

32:22 - Why is special teams overlooked?

33:29 - Who deserves a spotlight?

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Ari Meirov is back with the 10th episode of our 32 Team Training Camp tour, this time with analyst Joe Goodberry offering his expertise on the Cincinnati Bengals. Joe dives into the splash move of Cincy adding star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to their D, whether the Bengals have a shot at the playoffs if Joe Burrow were to get hurt, and how Chase Brown will be utilized this season.

00:00 - Cold open

00:25 - Show Introduction

01:36 - Zac Taylor & Offseason Reset

02:35 - Dexter Lawrence Blockbuster Trade

06:12 - Pressure on Coaching & Front Office

08:19 - Defense's Scrappy Training Camp Energy

11:10 - Joe Burrow's Health & Mindset

14:11 - Offensive Line Continuity

16:36 - Chase Brown’s Role/Contract

20:35 - Chase, Higgins & WR3

21:52 - Dexter Lawrence Dominating Camp

23:06 - Defensive Line & Edge Depth

27:26 - Linebacker Room Year 2 Leap

29:26 - DJ Turner's Breakout

31:38 - Which DB gets extended?

33:51 - Bryan Cook

35:34 - Defining 2026 Season Success

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Ari Meirov is back with the 9th episode of our 32 Team Training Camp tour, this time with ESPN's Turron Davenport offering his expertise on everything happening in Tennessee - including Cam Ward's development, early impressions of Carnell Tate, and the leadership role the Titans need Jeffery Simmons to take on.

00:00 - Cold open
00:25 - Show Introduction
01:47 - Robert Saleh Leadership Style
02:45 - Pairing Saleh with Brian Daboll
04:34 - Cam Ward & Daboll Offense
06:56 - Cam Ward's Leadership & Maturity
08:55 - Cam Ward's Late-Season Growth
11:04 - Cam Ward & Carnell Tate Connection
13:23 - Wan'Dale Robinson Slot Impact
16:26 - Calvin Ridley's Veteran Role
18:49 - Offensive Line Rebuild & Latham
22:45 - Backfield Rotation: Pollard & Spears
25:04 - Defensive Upgrades & Jermaine Johnson
26:19 - Jeffery Simmons Leadership
28:59 - Defining 2026 Success
30:28 - Show Wrap-up

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Ari Meirov is back with the 8th episode of our 32 Team Training Camp tour, this time with reporter Brian Nemhauser offering his expertise. Brian relives the Seahawks magical 2025 season and explains why the team is looking to ignore the buzz around the Rams, plus a lot more!

00:00 - Cold open

01:50 - Seahawks SB Run

04:00 - DeMarcus Lawrence' Viral Video

06:14 - John Schneider's Draft Philosophy Shift

09:45 - Hiring Brian Fleury as OC

13:02 - Tight End Room Breakdown

15:24 - Running Backs & Jadarian Price

18:16 - Roster Discipline & Kenneth Walker

20:21 - Rasheed Shaheed's Expanded Role

21:46 - Jaxon Smith-Njigba Development

23:55 - Offensive Line Continuity

26:23 - Byron Murphy II's Dominant Camp

29:28 - Devin Witherspoon Contract & Role

31:27 - Nick Emmanwori's Health & Versatility

33:40 - Seahawks vs. Rams Rivalry

36:09 - New Khosla Family Ownership

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