Ari Meirov digs into the report that the Dallas Cowboys have contacted the Las Vegas Raiders about potentially trading for Maxx Crosby. Ari tells Raiders fans not to stress too much right now and what a potential deal would have to look like to entice Vegas. Plus, a conversation on the upcoming trade deadline and the reality of J.J. McCarthy’s high-ankle sprain.
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Rams Kam Curl: Matthew Stafford An All-Time Great, LA's Young Defense & Being A 7th-Grade QB Legend
Ari Meirov is joined by Los Angeles Rams safety Kam Curl as our Spotlight Guest of the Week after a dominant performance in London against the Jaguars! Curl relives being a legend at QB in middle school, deciding to go to Arkansas over Oklahoma, the chip on his shoulder from being a 7th round pick, Sean McVay believing in him, Matthew Stafford being a GOAT at throwing the rock and MUCH more.
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00:00 - Cold open
00:36 - Ari’s opening thoughts
02:12 - Kam Curl joins us
02:42 - Rams London travel
04:13 - How Kam got into football
05:49 - Kam’s 7th grade QB career
07:04 - Going to Arkansas
8:02 - FactorMeals.com/ARI50OFF
10:00 - Draft process during COVID
12:04 - Draft expectations
14:04 - Making the Commanders
16:27 - Kam’s rookie season
17:57 - Being a willing tackler
18:56 - FanDuel.com/33rd
22:07 - Signing with Rams
24:12 - What makes Sean McVay special
25:00 - Reflecting on time with Commanders
26:18 - Do Rams defenders deserve more pub?
27:19 - DC Chris Shula
28:34 - Picking off Daniel Jones twice
29:45 - Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Davante Adams
30:52 - Is Matthew Stafford an all time great?
31:48 - Who deserves a spotlight?
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34:17 - Final thoughts
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Ari Meirov Reacts & Breaks Down NFL Week 7 Biggest Storylines Including Giants Collapse
Ari Meirov has a lot of thoughts about the crazy Week 7 slate we saw on Sunday with the Giants blowing a 19-point lead to the Broncos, Mike McDaniel potentially coaching his final game with the Dolphins, Sean McVay's interesting travel choices, and a shout out to some surging teams.
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28:59
Are The Chiefs Back To Being The Most Feared AFC Team? Steve Palazzolo Breaks It Down
Ben Allen talks with Steve Palazzolo of Check The Mic about what we have seen from the Kansas City Chiefs through 6 weeks, and what we should expect the rest of the season, including whether the reigning AFC Champs are back to be the most feared team in the conference.
00:00 - Show open
01:00 - Steve Palazzolo joins us!
02:20 - Steve’s preseason expectations for Chiefs
03:30 - Patrick Mahomes improved play
05:39 - Chiefs RB room
07:55 - Return of Rashee Rice
10:18 - Travis Kelce … one more gear?
12:11 - OL a pleasant surprise
14:02 - Chris Jones & DL
15:52 - George Karlaftis & the pass rush
17:42 - Nick Bolton’s impact
19:12 - Secondary performance through 6 games
21:37 - Expectations for Chiefs the rest of season
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What The NFL Trade Deadline Is Like For A GM / With Mike Tannenbaum
Ari Meirov already has his eyes pointed to the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline with moves already beginning, so in this special edition of NFL Spotlight, Ari is joined by former NFL GM / ESPN Analyst / The 33rd Team Founder Mike Tannenbaum to discuss what the deadline is like from a GMs perspective. Mike peels back the curtain on conversations with owners/coaches/agents as well as which teams should be looking to sell this season.
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Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate on X) brings you the latest news from around the NFL, plus exclusive spotlight interviews with coaches, players and execs from around the league.
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