On today’s pod, Sheil shares his three NFL MVP tiers, breaks down the criteria for each level, and shines a light on the players he sees as the front-runners as we head toward kickoff.
Tier 3 - The Long ShotsTier 2 - You Have My Attention!Tier 1 - The Usual Suspects
He ends the pod by revealing his MVP prediction for the 2025 season.
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Host: Sheil KapadiaProducer: Chris SuttonSocial: Kiera Givens and Brian WatersProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Dissecting the Colts' Failed Anthony Richardson Experiment With Steven Ruiz
Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Steven Ruiz to share their first reactions to the news of the Indianapolis Colts naming Daniel Jones their starting QB over Anthony Richardson heading into the 2025 season. They start by breaking down Richardson’s career timeline with the Colts organization and debating whether the player or the team are to blame in the debacle. After the break, they speculate on Jones’s 2025 season and talk about what the future holds for Richardson.
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Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Steven RuizProducer: Chris SuttonSocial: Kiera Givens and Brian WatersProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Making the Case for the AFC's Top Playoff Sleeper With Nate Tice
Sheil gets together with Nate Tice from Yahoo Sports’ Football 301 pod to discuss some of the AFC Conference teams that may be operating under the radar as we head into the 2025 NFL season. Teams discussed include:
New England PatriotsCincinnati BengalsIndianapolis ColtsLas Vegas Raiders
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Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Nate TiceProducer: Chris SuttonSocial: Kiera Givens and Brian WatersProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Making the Case for the NFC's Top Playoff Sleeper With Danny Heifetz
Sheil gets together with The Ringer Fantasy Football Show’s own Danny Heifetz to shine a light on some of the teams in the NFC that may be lurking below people’s radar as we head into the 2025 NFL season. Teams discussed include:
San Francisco 49ersArizona CardinalsDallas CowboysAtlanta Falcons
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Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Danny HeifetzProducer: Chris SuttonSocial: Kiera GivensProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Preseason Week 1 QB Review, Best NFL Teams of the Quarter Century, and More
Steven and Diante return to recap their favorite moments from the first week of the NFL preseason, with a special focus on the young quarterbacks looking to make some noise, including:
Shedeur SandersCam WardJaxson DartJ.J. McCarthyBo NixBryce YoungAnthony Richardson
They end the pod by taking a look at The Ringer’s Best NFL Teams of the Quarter Century Bracket and debating which squad will make it to the top of the mountain.
Click here to check out the bracket at theringer.com and cast your vote for the best NFL team of the 21st century so far!
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Hosts: Steven Ruiz and Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonSocial: Kiera GivensProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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