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Are you a Bo-leiver?
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Are you a Bo-leiver?

AFC deep-dive on the Texans, Broncos, Steelers, Ravens and more

New pod! It’s AFC week and we’re diving deep into the top playoff contenders. Jon and I discuss:

Texans — Why does the offensive operation continue to look so broken? Were there signs this drop-off was coming based on last season? How much blame should be placed on CJ Stroud? Is there any hope of turning it around this year? What can Bobby Slowik do to find a spark?

Chargers — How good has the synergy been between Joe Hortiz and the Chargers coaching staff? How has the Chargers rookie class fit so seamlessly into what the team is trying to do this season? Are Tarheeb Still and Ladd McConkey the perfect fits for LA?

Ravens — Is the Ravens offense capable of playing in different ways and winning? How did the Eagles expose the Ravens’ biggest offensive weakness?

Bengals — Where did the Bengals go so wrong from a team-building perspective? How many players from their defense would start somewhere else? Can they turn this thing around next season?

Steelers — Are we ready to believe in the Steel…

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