Archive - The Read Optional

August 2025

Breaking down the blockbuster Micah Parsons trade

Send up the emergency podcast flair!

Aug 29 •

Oliver Connolly

47:50

Projecting the Top 10 defenses in the league

Picking through the best units in the league

Aug 28 •

Oliver Connolly

2:00:59

Projecting the Top 10 offenses in the league

Reacting to the latest news and picking through the best units in the league

Aug 27 •

Oliver Connolly

2:04:10

Early Rookie Impressions

Early thoughts on Mason Graham, Isaac TeSlaa, Alfred Collins, and more

Aug 21 •

Oliver Connolly

2:00:32

AFC Preseason Tiers & Predictions

Running through the contenders and pretenders in the AFC. Plus: a deep-dive on Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson

Aug 19 •

Oliver Connolly

1:49:25

The Dolphins have lost a crucial Jenga piece. What now?

Miami has an imposing defensive front, but problems in the secondary could torpedo the season

Aug 14 •

Oliver Connolly

August Mailbag: What's the most undervalued position in the NFL?

Answering reader questions on Jeff Hafley, simulated pressures, Oasis and the importance of centers

Aug 13 •

Oliver Connolly

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