NFL Spotlight w/ Ari Meirov

Cowboys Klayton Adams Shares His Journey To Becoming Dallas’ Offensive Coordinator

Ari Meirov’s NFL Spotlight Guest of the Week is Dallas Cowboys Offensive Coordinator Klayton Adams! Klayton shares how he went from playing at Boise State to learning how to coach from legends at the college and NFL level. He explains why offensive line coaches are often overlooked and discusses Javonte Williams + George Pickens’ huge seasons.

00:00 - Cold Open

02:44 - Interview Begins

03:27 - Frank Ross's Spotlight Shoutout

06:05 - Early Life & Journey to Boise State

07:51 - Journalism Major

08:41 - The 5-Foot Center Fake News on Google

09:50 - Climbing the College Coaching Ladder

13:34 - Deciding to Make the Jump to the NFL

15:29 - Leadership Development & Mentors

17:36 - Joining the Colts Staff in 2019

19:52 - FanDuel & NFC East Odds

22:26 - Walking Into a Loaded Colts Coaching Staff

26:25 - Reflecting on the 2019 Colorado Departure

27:38 - The Shocking Andrew Luck Retirement

30:05 - Career Progression

31:22 - Hired by Cardinals

33:45 - Rushing & Protection Core Principles

34:02 - Why Aren't There More O-Line Offensive Coordinators?

36:34 - Becoming the Dallas Cowboys Offensive Coordinator

38:26 - Working & Preparing the Weekly Game Plan with Schottenheimer

42:24 - The Role & Impact of Non-Playcalling Coordinators

42:59 - Schottenheimer's High Praise for Year 2

45:32 - Staying Even-Keeled & Managing Increased Responsibilities

46:07 - Javonte Williams' Incredible Bounce-Back Season

47:40 - George Pickens 2025 Season

50:37 - Blocked by Cowboys for Eagles OC Opening

52:08 - Who Deserves a Spotlight?

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Ari Meirov is back with a new Spotlight Guest and this time it is Houston Texans Special Teams Coordinator Frank Ross. Frank walks us through his path to becoming an STC. Frank explains what it was like being hired by the Patriots, Colts and finally the Texans. (including being retained by multiple coaches). Plus, how a 21-year-old Frank did on Deal or No Deal.

00:00 - Cold open


02:14 - Frank Ross joins us


04:57 - Frank’s early football journey

07:58 - Deal or No Deal


12:15 - Hired by Patriots


14:54 - Who Wins AFC South / FanDuel


18:06 - Going between John Carroll & Patriots


21:18 - Pro Scout for Patriots


24:04 - Starting to work with special teams


26:00 - Hired by Colts & Josh McDaniels/Frank Reich

30:36 - Andrew Luck retirement


32:44 - Frank on upward trajectory with Colts


35:20 - Hired by Texans


37:53 - Hiring of DeMeco Ryans


40:36 - Why special teams gets overlooked


45:18 - VISIT COACHROSSCUTS.COM

47:58 - Who deserves spotlight? (Klayton Adams)

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Ari Meirov in this LIVE edition of NFL Spotlight reacts to the huge news that took place following the post-June 1 rule allowing teams to more easily move some large contracts including the Cleveland Browns shipping Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles sending A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots. Plus, reactions to Odell Beckham Jr. going back to the New York Giants and Russell Wilson agreeing to become CBS' newest NFL analyst.

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We are halfway through the offseason, but there is a lot of action still left to have happen. Ari Meirov outlines his top 10 biggest storylines that you should keep an eye on as we inch closer and closer to training camp.

00:00 - Show Open


01:39 - A.J. Brown


06:05 - Vikings need a GM


11:53 - Extensions


14:24 - Lamar Jackson


20:42 - Jacoby Brissett


26:17 - QB Battles

28:57 - Brendan Sorsby

35:00 - Top Free agents


37:45 - Injury Comebacks (FanDuel CBPOY)


40:31 - 18th game

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In this coaching edition of NFL Spotlight - Ari Meirov is joined by Indianapolis Colts Offensive Coordinator Jim Bob Cooter to breakdown his journey to the NFL. He explains his name, time at Tennessee, working with the infamous Broncos offense, Matthew Stafford, Daniel Jones and much more! Plus, Ari makes his pick for who wins the AFC South.

00:00 - Cold Open 

00:19 - Start of show02:41 - The Story Behind the Name "Jim Bob" 

05:05 - Choosing Football Over a Baseball Career 

07:31 - Transitioning from College Player to Coach 

09:53 - Breaking Into the NFL with Jim Caldwell 

12:15 - Learning From Coaching Legend Tom Moore 

14:35 - Peyton Manning & Broncos

19:15 - FanDuel Ad Break & AFC South Divisional Odds

21:38 - Detroit Lions QB Room: Stafford, Kellen Moore, & Orlovsky 

24:01 - Calvin Johnson's Shocking Retirement Story 

26:25 - Adapting Schemes to Modern NFL Talent 

31:10 - Reconnecting with Shane Steichen in Philadelphia

33:29 - Reliving the Colts' 8-2 Start & Daniel Jones' Toughness 

35:52 - Inside the Wild Philip Rivers Signing 

40:42 - Spotlighting Future Coordinator Mack Brown 

43:01 - Anthony Richardson Trade Status & Post-Interview Recap

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