The Read Optional NFL PodcastOffseason Tiers: Part III0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -1:05:23-1:05:23Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of The Read OptionalSubscribe to listenOffseason Tiers: Part IIIWho can leap into contender status?Oliver ConnollyFeb 11, 2025∙ Paid3ShareNew Pod! We run through our final offseason tiers, looking at teams who are a move or two away from the playoffs, those with expectations of a deep postseason run, and the true contenders. A note: we taped this episode before the Super Bowl.This post is for paid subscribersAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inThe Read Optional NFL PodcastSmart Football. Explaining Why. The NFL Newsletter and Podcast from Ollie Connolly.Smart Football. Explaining Why. The NFL Newsletter and Podcast from Ollie Connolly.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppSpotifyRSS FeedAppears in episodeOliver ConnollyRecent EpisodesPreseason News, Contract Extensions, Injuries & MoreAug 6 • Oliver ConnollyBuying & Selling Sophomore Stocks: Part IIJun 29 • Oliver ConnollyBreaking down the Myles Garrett and AJ Brown tradesJun 2 • Oliver ConnollyBuying & Selling Sophomore Stocks: Part IMay 26 • Oliver Connolly2026 Organizational Tiers: Part IIIMay 13 • Oliver Connolly2026 Organizational Tiers: Part IIMay 12 • Oliver Connolly2026 Organizational Tiers: Part IMay 11 • Oliver ConnollySubscriber Q&A: Hall of Fame Snubs, Chicago's defense, 12 personnel and moreMay 7 • Oliver Connolly