New Pod! Jon and I wrap up NFC week with a look at some of the most compelling units and newbies. (Language and grouch warning: even for a typical midweek pod, I may be a little unhinged here.)
Commanders - Do the Commanders have enough speed and athleticism to be a great defense in 2025? Are they capable of continuing to play man coverage at this rate with their secondary issues?
Packers - Why Matthew Golden’s slow start production-wise isn’t cause for concern
Rams - Is Davante Adams already the backbone of the Rams’ passing attack? Should he be?
Saints - How have Kelvin Banks and Taliese Fuaga looked through the first 2 weeks of the season?
Bucs - Does new OC Josh Grizzard seem capable of filling Liam Coen’s shoes in his first year as the Bucs play caller?
Giants - Shane Bowen is a mess, but Dru Phillips is still good
Cowboys - How hapless is this Dallas defense, and can Jadeveon Clowney help?
Panthers - Bryce Young’s third season has started poorly, Dave Canales isn’t helping and a rash of…
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