Episodes

  • Commanders OC David Blough Talks 1st Pass TD, Jayden Daniels, Favorite Hard Knocks Memory & More!

    Commanders OC David Blough Talks 1st Pass TD, Jayden Daniels, Favorite Hard Knocks Memory & More!
    Jul 14 2026
    Hail to the Commanders! Ari Meirov's special Spotlight Guest of the Week is the newly minted Offensive Coordinator for the Washington Commanders, David Blough! David discusses playing in the NFL for the Lions & Cardinals, his 1st NFL completion being a touchdown on Thanksgiving, working with Dan Campbell, what to expect from Jayden Daniels this season and a whole lot more! 00:00 - Cold open 02:23 - Interview Begins 03:32 - Purdue & Drew Brees Dreams 04:43 - Playing for Jeff Brohm 05:51 - Undrafted & Traded to Detroit 07:45 - Thanksgiving Day Starting Debut 08:11 - Learning from Matthew Stafford 11:21 - Stafford's Incredible Generosity Story 13:22 - Jared Goff 15:02 - Hidden Player Stories 17:14 - Wife's Olympic Dreams Realized 18:42 - Campbell's Amazing Team Leadership 20:49 - Transitioning from Playing to Coaching 22:30 - Breaking into Washington Staff 24:36 - Dan Quinn's Coach Development 26:49 - First Impressions of Jayden Daniels 28:54 - Building the Quarterback Room 30:14 - Playoff Rematch vs. Lions 32:05 - FanDuel Ad Break 33:19 - Daniels Year 3 Outlook 35:22 - Accuracy Battles at Practice 36:08 - Taking the Coordinator Reins 37:07 - Blending Elite Coaching Schemes 40:10 - Dan Campbell's Elite Consistency 43:23 - Growing with Ben Johnson 47:06 - Designer Culture Philosophy 48:59 - Maximizing Offensive Probabilities 50:19 - Jayden Daniels Mental Evolution 52:46 - Future Spotlight Nominations 54:44 - Interview Wrap-up --------------------- It's soccer time on FanDuel.com and right now if you bet on a match, you can get bonus bets for every goal scored in that match! 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 in Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY in New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 in Louisiana. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Browns DC Mike Rutenberg On Joe Gibbs, Robert Saleh, Jared Verse & His NFL Journey

    Browns DC Mike Rutenberg On Joe Gibbs, Robert Saleh, Jared Verse & His NFL Journey
    Jul 7 2026
    NFL Spotlight is back with another exciting Spotlight Guest. This week Ari Meirov welcomes Browns Defensive Coordinator Mike "Rudy" Rutenberg to the show. Rudy shares his story of how he became the man in charge of the Cleveland defense. He talks working for Joe Gibbs, his bond with Robert Saleh, and why he loves Quincy Williams. 00:00 - Cold open 00:26 - Show Introduction 02:09 - Start of interview 05:04 - Sleeping on Vinny Cerrato's Couch 05:53 - Working with Joe Gibbs 06:55 - Relentless Fight & Work Mentality 08:24 - Madden's Advice & UCLA Move 09:58 - Coaching Protocol & Staff Value 10:50 - Maintaining a Steel Chin 15:14 - Gus Bradley Precision & Detail 16:46 - Country Music with Robert Saleh 18:53 - Elite 2017 Jaguars Defense 20:43 - Focusing on Lombardi Trophy 21:45 - FanDuel / Browns QB Battle 26:14 - Richard Sherman Player Collaboration 28:55 - Family Relocations and Sacrifices 31:09 - Linebacker Room Brotherhood 33:20 - Brotherhood with Jeff Ulbrich 35:40 - Aaron Rodgers' Scout Team Resiliency 37:48 - Arriving in Cleveland 39:47 - High-Fiving on the Treadmill 42:14 - Hall of Fame Connection 43:53 - Jared Verse's Energy 45:13 - Future Spotlight Nomination 46:28 - Interview Wrap-up 46:58 - Post-Interview Analysis 48:58 - Show Wrap-up It's soccer time on FanDuel.com and right now if you bet on a match, you can get bonus bets for every goal scored in that match! 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 in Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY in New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 in Louisiana. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • NFL Draft Analyst Dane Brugler Shares His Journey To The Athletic, The Beast & More

    NFL Draft Analyst Dane Brugler Shares His Journey To The Athletic, The Beast & More
    Jun 30 2026
    Ari Meirov's Spotlight Guest of The Week is the first media member we have had in ages - it is The Athletic's NFL Draft Analyst Dane Brugler. Dane shares how his journey to win a Super Bowl morphed into the most in-depth draft research work you can find in the business. He shares how "The Beast" came to be and why it isn't slowing down anytime soon. 00:00 - Cold Open 00:26 - Show Introduction 02:22 - Start of interview 04:13 - Northeast Ohio Roots & Choosing Football 07:39 - Mount Union Education 11:05 - Creating the First Draft Guide & Early Team Scouting Goals 13:49 - First NFL Combine Memories 15:49 - Choosing the Media Path Over Team Front Office Opportunities 19:56 - Inside the Patriots Front Office: Bill Belichick's Handwritten Lockout Note 22:46 - The Origins & Massive Evolution of "The Beast" 24:42 - Joining The Athletic & Ramping Up Advanced Draft Coverage 27:40 - Tracking 2,000+ Prospects 28:35 - Finding Diamonds in the Rough & The Draft's Human Element 30:47 - Uncovering Deep Player Backgrounds 35:31 - The Hardest Part of the Draft Cycle 38:30 - Networking on the Road: How Many Sources It Takes to Build the Guide 41:42 - Nationwide Billboards 44:01 - FanDuel Ad Break & Early 2027 First Overall Pick Odds 47:43 - Analyzing the Brendan Sorby Gambling & Supplemental Draft Decision 57:00 - Early 2027 Quarterback Projections: Setting the Over/Under Line 1:00:38 - Who deserves a spotlight? It's soccer time on FanDuel.com and right now if you bet on a match, you can get bonus bets for every goal scored in that match! 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 in Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY in New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 in Louisiana. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Seahawks Jake Peetz Talks His Path to Becoming a Super Bowl Champ + McVay, Saban, Darnold

    Seahawks Jake Peetz Talks His Path to Becoming a Super Bowl Champ + McVay, Saban, Darnold
    Jun 23 2026
    Ari Meirov's NFL Spotlight Guest of the Week is riding high from a Super Bowl victory: it's the Seattle Seahawks Passing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach Jake Peetz! Jake shares his unorthodox path from working in college, the NBA and in new position groups he didn't know, to helping run a high-powered offense led by Sam Darnold. 00:00 - Cold Open 00:48 - Show Introduction 02:21 - Interview Begins: Super Bowl Ring Reflection 05:18 - Walking on at Nebraska & Bill Callahan's Mentorship 07:34 - Surprise NBA Phone Call 09:58 - Life with the Indiana Pacers & Managing NBA Personalities 12:05 - Unpaid Intern Grind & Training NBA Stars 14:51 - Breaking into NFL Scouting 17:20 - FanDuel Ad Break & NFC West Divisional Outlook 20:55 - Process & Accountability: Working for Nick Saban 22:44 - The Interview with Sean McVay 25:59 - The 2016 Raiders Playoff Run & Connor Cook's Historic Start 28:27 - Transitioning to Running Backs Coach with Christian McCaffrey 32:14 - McCaffrey’s Blockbuster Trade to SF 33:21 - 2022 Rams Adversity & Baker Mayfield 36:57 - The Dramatic Two-Minute Drive vs. Las Vegas 39:25 - Stafford's Prophecy & The 2023 Rams Playoff Push 4 42:50 - Joining Mike Macdonald's Staff with the Seattle Seahawks 45:44 - Roster Alignment
 47:53 - Managing High-Stress Rivalries
 51:18 - Balancing NFL Coaching with a Large Family 53:46 - Spotlighting Seattle Analytics Director Brian Eayrs It's soccer time on FanDuel.com and right now if you bet on a match, you can get bonus bets for every goal scored in that match! 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 in Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY in New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 in Louisiana. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Cowboys Klayton Adams Shares His Journey To Becoming Dallas’ Offensive Coordinator

    Cowboys Klayton Adams Shares His Journey To Becoming Dallas’ Offensive Coordinator
    Jun 16 2026
    Cowboys Klayton Adams Shares His Journey To Becoming Dallas’ Offensive Coordinator

Ari Meirov’s NFL Spotlight Guest of the Week is Dallas Cowboys Offensive Coordinator Klayton Adams! Klayton shares how he went from playing at Boise State to learning how to coach from legends at the college and NFL level. He explains why offensive line coaches are often overlooked and discusses Javonte Williams + George Pickens’ huge seasons. 00:00 - Cold Open 02:44 - Interview Begins 03:27 - Frank Ross's Spotlight Shoutout 06:05 - Early Life & Journey to Boise State 07:51 - Journalism Major 08:41 - The 5-Foot Center Fake News on Google 09:50 - Climbing the College Coaching Ladder 13:34 - Deciding to Make the Jump to the NFL 15:29 - Leadership Development & Mentors 17:36 - Joining the Colts Staff in 2019 19:52 - FanDuel & NFC East Odds 22:26 - Walking Into a Loaded Colts Coaching Staff 26:25 - Reflecting on the 2019 Colorado Departure 27:38 - The Shocking Andrew Luck Retirement 30:05 - Career Progression 31:22 - Hired by Cardinals 33:45 - Rushing & Protection Core Principles 34:02 - Why Aren't There More O-Line Offensive Coordinators? 36:34 - Becoming the Dallas Cowboys Offensive Coordinator 38:26 - Working & Preparing the Weekly Game Plan with Schottenheimer 42:24 - The Role & Impact of Non-Playcalling Coordinators 42:59 - Schottenheimer's High Praise for Year 2 45:32 - Staying Even-Keeled & Managing Increased Responsibilities 46:07 - Javonte Williams' Incredible Bounce-Back Season 47:40 - George Pickens 2025 Season 50:37 - Blocked by Cowboys for Eagles OC Opening 52:08 - Who Deserves a Spotlight? It's soccer time on FanDuel.com and right now if you bet on a match, you can get bonus bets for every goal scored in that match! 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 in Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY in New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 in Louisiana. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Texans STC Frank Ross On His Journey To The NFL, DeMeco Ryans, Deal or No Deal & Much More!

    Texans STC Frank Ross On His Journey To The NFL, DeMeco Ryans, Deal or No Deal & Much More!
    Jun 9 2026
    Ari Meirov is back with a new Spotlight Guest and this time it is Houston Texans Special Teams Coordinator Frank Ross. Frank walks us through his path to becoming an STC. Frank explains what it was like being hired by the Patriots, Colts and finally the Texans. (including being retained by multiple coaches). Plus, how a 21-year-old Frank did on Deal or No Deal. 00:00 - Cold open
 02:14 - Frank Ross joins us
 04:57 - Frank’s early football journey 07:58 - Deal or No Deal
 12:15 - Hired by Patriots
 14:54 - Who Wins AFC South / FanDuel
 18:06 - Going between John Carroll & Patriots
 21:18 - Pro Scout for Patriots
 24:04 - Starting to work with special teams
 26:00 - Hired by Colts & Josh McDaniels/Frank Reich 30:36 - Andrew Luck retirement
 32:44 - Frank on upward trajectory with Colts
 35:20 - Hired by Texans
 37:53 - Hiring of DeMeco Ryans
 40:36 - Why special teams gets overlooked
 45:18 - VISIT COACHROSSCUTS.COM 47:58 - Who deserves spotlight? (Klayton Adams) ------------------- It's soccer time on FanDuel.com and right now if you bet on a match, you can get bonus bets for every goal scored in that match! ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • NFL Post-June 1 Reaction: Myles Garrett Traded To Rams, A.J. Brown Headed To Patriots & Much More!

    NFL Post-June 1 Reaction: Myles Garrett Traded To Rams, A.J. Brown Headed To Patriots & Much More!
    Jun 2 2026
    Ari Meirov in this LIVE edition of NFL Spotlight reacts to the huge news that took place following the post-June 1 rule allowing teams to more easily move some large contracts including the Cleveland Browns shipping Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles sending A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots. Plus, reactions to Odell Beckham Jr. going back to the New York Giants and Russell Wilson agreeing to become CBS' newest NFL analyst. Visit Root.com and learn how you can save for good driving today! ------------------------- Visit FanDuel.com and learn how you can get up to $150 in bonus bets if your 1st $5 bet hits. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Ari's Top 10 NFL Storylines For Rest Of Offseason

    Ari's Top 10 NFL Storylines For Rest Of Offseason
    May 26 2026
    We are halfway through the offseason, but there is a lot of action still left to have happen. Ari Meirov outlines his top 10 biggest storylines that you should keep an eye on as we inch closer and closer to training camp. 00:00 - Show Open
 01:39 - A.J. Brown
 06:05 - Vikings need a GM
 11:53 - Extensions
 14:24 - Lamar Jackson
 20:42 - Jacoby Brissett
 26:17 - QB Battles 28:57 - Brendan Sorsby 35:00 - Top Free agents
 37:45 - Injury Comebacks (FanDuel CBPOY)
 40:31 - 18th game -------------------------- Visit Root.com and learn how you can save for good driving today! ------------------------- Visit FanDuel.com and learn how you can get up to $150 in bonus bets if your 1st $5 bet hits. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins