15 Minute Blitz Episode 42

Topics:

0:15: Lee Corso and CFB Week 1 recap

4:50: Patriots Jerseys and Roster Cuts

11:45: Cowboys documentary and Parsons Trade

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Instant Reaction to Micah Parsons Trade

This is one of the most shocking NFL trades I can remember. For the Cowboys to trade a superstar edge rusher who is just entering the prime of his career is mind boggling.

I think it is a terrible idea to trade him. The first round picks they got will likely both be in the 20s or higher because the Packers are a perennial playoff team. And guess what? Best case scenario the Cowboys draft a player… who is just as good as Micah Parsons. And that is unlikely as he is one of the best players at one of the most premium positions in the sport.

This deal really only makes sense if you just blow the whole thing up and trade Dak, CeeDee, and any other player of value and go total rebuild. At this point, they should do exactly that. Including trading the guy they got from the Packers, Kenny Clark (who is a really good player in his own right, but is 29).

Watching the Cowboys documentary shows why it is better to completely rebuild from nothing with a ton of draft picks, rather than let yourself get stuck in the hopeless middle of the pack with nowhere to go.

For the Packers, this is just perfect. I already picked them to make the Super Bowl before and now I feel even better. In the loaded NFC North, this helps them so much.

And good for Micah, getting the largest non-QB deal ever with a four-year, $188 million contract that includes $136 million guaranteed.

These standoffs rarely lead to trades nowadays so it’s exciting to see one happen.

15 Minute Blitz Episode 41

Topics:

0:10 NFL Predictions

5:15 Quick Fantasy Advice

6:25 Week 0 Recap and Week 1 Look Ahead

9:10 Trivia Time Two

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2025 NFC Predictions (Plus Super Bowl Pick)

NFC East

  1. Philadelphia Eagles (1 Seed)
  2. Washington Commanders (6 seed)
  3. Dallas Cowboys
  4. New York Giants

The Eagles are the clear cut favorite to win the division. They have the most talented roster in the league. Washington should be nipping right at their heels for most of the year. The Cowboys and Giants have very little going for them right now.

NFC North

  1. Green Bay Packers (2 Seed)
  2. Detroit Lions (5 Seed)
  3. Minnesota Vikings (7 seed)
  4. Chicago Bears

The best division in football. I think all four could potentially make the playoffs. The Packers have the fewest question marks so I give the edge to them.

NFC South

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4 seed)
  2. Atlanta Falcons
  3. New Orleans Saints
  4. Carolina Panthers

The Bucs are by far the best team in the division and should runaway with the division title. The Falcons are the only other team that should even compete to make the playoffs.

NFC West:

  1. San Francisco 49ers (3 Seed)
  2. Los Angeles Rams
  3. Seattle Seahawks
  4. Arizona Cardinals

I think the 49ers bounce back in a big way. If Matthew Stafford was healthy, I may have them winning the division. I just don’t know if I can trust his back to hold up all year. The Seahawks and Cardinals are formidable teams but they are just shy of missing the playoffs.

NFC Playoffs

Wild Card Round

  • 1 PHL: Bye
  • 2 GB vs 7 MIN: 2 GB wins
  • 3 SF vs 6 WSH: 3 SF wins
  • 4 TB vs 5 DET: 5 DET wins

Divisional Round

  • 1 PHL vs 5 DET: 1 PHL wins
  • 2 GB vs 3 SF: 2 GB wins

NFC Championship Game

  • 1 PHL vs 2 GB: 2 GB wins NFC

Final NFC Thoughts: 

The NFC is pretty deep roster-wise, even though the AFC has the best QBs in the league. I think the Packers come out on top and make it to the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl LX

1 BUF vs 2 GB: 1 BUF wins the Super Bowl

Josh Allen and Buffalo capture their first ever Super Bowl Title.

Note: All predictions as of 8/25/2025

2025 AFC Predictions

AFC East

  1. Buffalo Bills (1 Seed)
  2. New England Patriots
  3. New York Jets
  4. Miami Dolphins

The Bills should continue to dominate the AFC East. They have one of the best QBs in the league and are so much better than every team in the division. Their schedule also is particularly easy this year. As a Pats fan I will say the Patriots are being overrated. I think they will take massive strides but are still a year away way from making the postseason. The Jets have talent but seem to be lost as a franchise. Someone may need to give them a map because they’ve been lost for almost 60 years. If Justin Fields plays well they shouldn’t be too terrible, if he doesn’t then yikes. The Dolphins have some offensive talent but they look like a team that might implode. It seems like Mike McDaniels is not that respected by his players and that there is a lot of inner turmoil. If things go wrong, people may get fired and the team may have to completely rebuild.

AFC North

  1. Baltimore Ravens (3 Seed)
  2. Cincinnati Bengals (6 Seed)
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers
  4. Cleveland Browns

This is a solid division all around. The Ravens have one of the best rosters in the NFL and are prime contenders. The Bengals have their share of problems defensively and off the field, but their offense is just too good to miss the playoffs back to back years if they are healthy. The Steelers continue to be stuck in No Man’s Land. They will probably just miss out on the playoffs. The Browns just suck. They have no direction and will be in contention for the number 1 pick.

AFC South

  1. Houston Texans (4 Seed)
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars
  3. Indianapolis Colts
  4. Tennessee Titans

A poor division outside of the Texans who should pretty easily win it. The Jags have some talent but this franchise always seems to disappoint. The Colts are not in a good place right now. The Titans have potential but are at ground zero of a full on rebuild.

AFC West

  1. Kansas City Chiefs (2 Seed)
  2. Denver Broncos (5 seed)
  3. Los Angeles Chargers (7 Seed)
  4. Las Vegas Raiders

The Chiefs are a dynasty and I will pick them to win the division until another teams proves me wrong. The Broncos have great coach, solid QB on a rookie deal, and great defense. They should be able to get the 5 seed. Chargers are dealing with injuries but have the coaching and talent to make the playoffs. The Raider will be solid, but can’t contend in this division.

AFC Playoffs

Wild Card Round

  • 1 BUF: Bye
  • 2 KC vs 7 LAC: 2 KC wins
  • 3 BAL vs 6 CIN: 3 BAL wins
  • 4 HOU vs 5 DEN: 5 DEN wins

Divisional Round

  • 1 BUF vs 5 DEN: 1 BUF wins
  • 2 KC vs 3 BAL: 2 KC wins

AFC Championship Game

  • 1 BUF vs 2 KC: 1 BUF wins AFC

Final AFC Thoughts: 

The AFC is loaded with potential Hall of Fame QBs. I think one of them – Josh Allen- finally leads his team past Kansas City into the Super Bowl. The Chiefs cannot dominate forever and I believe Buffalo’s time is now.

Note: All predictions as of 8/25/2025

15 Minute Blitz Episode 40

Topics:

0:25 – Michigan received their penalties/ is the NCAA’s reign over football over?

3:50 – Stafford’s lingering back injury and fantasy implications

5:35 – Andy Reid is a little underrated

6:40 – FOOTBALL IS BACK

7:25 – Test your football knowledge with our Trivia Question of the Week

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Trivia Question

Only one coach besides Tom Coughlin beat a Tom Brady and Bill Belichick-led team twice in the postseason. Who is it?

Hint 1: He is an active coach.

Hint 2: He defeated them both times at Gillette Stadium by at least two possessions.

Hint 3: His 13 postseason wins are the seventh-most all-time, putting him ahead of notable coaches such as Coughlin, Pete Carroll, Bill Cowher, Bill Walsh, Sean Payton, Tony Dungy, Mike Shanahan, and Mike Tomlin.

Answer: John Harbaugh. The Brady-Belichick Patriots had an overall home postseason record of 20-4. They were 2-2 against Harbaugh and 18-2 against everyone else.