Hello and happy wednesday everyone. Still recovering from the Fourth of July, Jon Brees wore his new Joe Burrow swimsuit (yes, multiple), so she’s got me, Cody Benjamin, to introduce all-new from all over the NFL.
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We’ve got great team rankings, bootcamp previews, and NFL stadium news:
- Today’s Show: Ranking of the best teams of the 21st century
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The “Pick Six NFL Podcasts Wednesday” will feature a special discussion about Brian Diardo’s rating for The best NFL teams of the 21st century. Here’s a quick look at the rundown of DeArdo’s order:
- The best team of the century did it Not The Super Bowl won, according to DeArdo, with the 2007 Patriots topping the list thanks to their 18-0 start, the historic points difference and MVP performances from Tom Brady and Randy Moss.
- The Seahawks’ Legion of Boom debuted in the top ten thanks to its 2013 title, which also featured Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch’s dominance of running games.
- The 2006 Chargers earned an honorable mention for their star-studded regular season, with LaDainian Tomlinson scoring a record 31 touchdowns and Shawne Merriman leading a running attack on defense.
Watch the full episode (and subscribe to all kinds of daily NFL discussion) here.
2. Best novice camp fights: Cardinals, Seahawks to watch
As a draft expert for CBS Sports, Josh Edwards has a deep understanding of which rookie can challenge instant playtime in 2022. Prediction Best rookie camp battles, it envisions a potential change of guard at key locations in the NFC West, most notably at Pete Carroll’s Seahawks backyard and at a tight end in Arizona. Here is a look:
Seahawks: Kenneth Walker II vs Chris Carson & Rashad Penny
Penny has played in 10 games or less in each of the past three seasons. …Chris Carson has missed 17 games over the past two seasons. …the inherent nature of the running back position is that teams often use more than one, so the starting designation is less important. However, Walker’s talent and availability should lead to a rapid rise in the depth chart.
Cardinals: Trey McBride vs. Zach Erts
Arizona gave Ertz a surprise contract that season before drafting the winner of the John Mackey Award, awarded for the best tight end in college football. 32-year-old Ertz may be suffering from deja vu because Philadelphia had previously drafted Dallas Goedert in the second round, which ultimately led him to split from the organization. McBride is a fairly well-balanced tight end and should have the backing of the coaching staff with his blocking ability.
3. Arrange all 32 lists before boot camp
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Talent on paper doesn’t always mean success on the ground, but it’s quite clear which teams go into the summer with the most at their disposal. That’s why we I arranged all 32 menus in the camp, to get a clearer idea of which teams are the best at making some noise this season. Here’s a sneak peek at the top ten, with an explanation for the first team:
10. crows
9. the Eagles
8. Packers
7. Cowboys
6. heads
5. Bengals
4. pirate
3. rams
2. chargers
1. Invoices
No wonder Josh Allen had so many MVP posts in Year 5. Not only is QB a superstar in his own right, but he has an enviable supporting cast in the Bills, ranging from one to two and three punches to Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis, and Jamison Crowder to wide range. This group alone can put you in a clinic with track runs (Diggs), deep speed (Davis) and slots action (Crowder), and adding James Cook to the background should give Allen another outlet. The line isn’t perfect, but Allen’s natural mathematical style doesn’t require it.
Meanwhile, Shawn McDermott’s defense is probably the most improved with three straight rounds in a row. Who would dare to play the intro quadrant (Von Miller, Ed Oliver, Dakwan Jones, Greg Russo) with confidence? Behind them is one playmaker after another, with Matt Milano and Tremaine Edmunds in the middle, Kair Elam joining Tre’Davious White in coverage and the aging but clever safety duo of Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer completing high school. If this team doesn’t at least advance to the AFC Championship, fans across New York will be sorely disappointed, and rightfully so.
4. Chicago Mayor Suggests Possible Soldier Square Dome
The Bears are set to move from downtown Chicago to suburban Arlington Heights in 2026, when they can move out of their old Soldier Field lease. But Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to persuade the team to stay, including by recommending the city Consider adding a dome to the team’s current outdoor venue. This, of course, will come at a hefty price (and require taxpayer assistance), with Dome estimated at anywhere between $400 million and $1.5 billion. And that doesn’t take into account the fact that bears are known to play outdoors, having occupied Soldier Field since 1971.
5. The Seahawks boss says the team is not for sale…yet
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This offseason saw Sell Bronco Laureth Walmart and A legal battle between the owners of chargersAnd now we have news of the Seahawks ownership front. Jodi Allen, Team Leader and Leader of the Paul G. Allen Trust in charge of the franchise, He wrote a letter to fans This week that “its long-term focus is on building championship teams,” with no plans to sell or discuss potential sales to the Seahawks. However, Allen admitted that “the time will come when that changes,” hinting that the fund could look to dedicate more of its fortune to philanthropy 10-20 years down the road.
6. Mike Evans talks Hall of Fame, and the return of Rob Gronkowski
The Pirates star receiver plays a particularly big role in 2022, when he must make up for the absences of both Gronkowski, who has retired for a second time, and teammate Chris Goodwin, who is still recovering from injury. Address some of the main topics this week:
