NFL Spotlight w/ Ari Meirov

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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Ari Meirov is joined by 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown as his Spotlight Guest of the Week to get to know the up & coming star of the San Francisco secondary. He discusses his time at JUCO with with Jaquan Brisker, why he thinks George Kittle is the greatest tight end of all time, and much more!

00:00 - Cold Open

00:22 - Show Intro

02:09 - Start of interview

03:01 - Nickname "Tig" Origin

03:41 - High School Journey

04:26 - Junior College Challenges

05:27 - Wanting to play QB

07:15 - Learning Perseverance

08:36 -AFC West Outlook / FanDuel

12:31 - Meeting Jaquan Brisker

14:33 - Penn State Experience

15:59 - NFL Draft Reflection

18:15 - Joining the 49ers

19:39 - Welcome to NFL moment (George Kittle)

20:57 - Becoming a Starter

22:08 - First Career Interception

23:08 - Playoff Run Memories

24:02 - Super Bowl Experience

25:41 - Dre Greenlaw Injury Impact

28:33 - Defensive Coordinator Changes

30:17 - Working with Raheem Morris

31:30 - Motivating Youth

35:02 - Spotlighting Parker Washington

37:21 - Interview Wrap-up

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Ari Meirov's Spotlight Guest of the Week is Detroit Lions up-and-coming cornerback Terrion Arnold! Terrion explains his path to the NFL, why he chose to go to Alabama and much more!

0:00 - Cold Open
0:45 - Intro
2:38 - Terrion Arnold Joins the Show!
3:45 - Terrion's Basketball Background
4:45 - How Terrion chose to play DB
5:57 - Terrion's background in Roofing
7:52 - Overcoming an HS Ankle Injury
12:45 - Who Wins Browns QB Job?
15:29 - Why Terrion Chose Alabama
19:25 - Terrion's Experience at Alabama
24:34 - Terrion's Relationship with Nick Saban
26:13 - Terrion's Draft Night Experience
29:00 - Transitioning to life in the Midwest
30:32 - The Intensity of Lions Training Camp
32:14 - Life in Media
34:58 - Community Work
37:14 - Who Deserves a spotlight?

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In this special edition of NFL Spotlight. Ari Meirov reveals his top 10 takeaways from the 2026 NFL Draft, including the Titans' decision to take Ohio State WR Carnell Tate 4th in the draft. Plus, Ari gives his offensive & defensive rookie of the year favorites. Make sure to stick around for the honorable mentions!

00:00 - Start of show


01:47 - Cowboys crush draft


05:57 - Browns approach


09:33 - Ty Simpson

17:00 - Light at end of Jets tunnel


20:22 - Carnell Tate goes #4

22:46 - Should have seen Chiefs/Delane coming

29:11 - Steelers learn a lesson

36:16 - Seahawks go RB


41:41 - Pickens and his tag

46:51 - Love in Arizona

50:51 - Bengals reshape O-Line

53:42 - Malik Nabers is honest


56:34 - Who wins offensive & defensive rookie of the year?

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