Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League

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  Bryce Young on HOT SEAT as Carolina Panthers Look to Repeat & Houston Texans CJ Stroud UNCERTAINTY 24.07.2026 30min

  The Carolina Panthers shocked the NFL last year and won the NFC South. The issue is their former number one quarterback still didn't confirm his status as the face of the franchise. That makes things more complicated for Carolina going forward as the roster improves. Similarly, the Houston Texans would have made the Super Bowl if they had gotten a better playoff performance out of CJ Stroud. Stroud has had higher highs than Young, but similar lows. That puts the Texans in a tough spot. Finally, a team at the other end of the spectrum is the Pittsburgh Steelers. Aaron Rodgers is the oldest quarterback in the league, so they must think about the future, but with four quarterbacks on the roster, the Steelers have tough decisions ahead when the roster is cut.
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  EXPOSED: Chargers’ Justin Herbert Faces Top 5 Scrutiny as NFL Experts DEBATE Quarterback Rankings 23.07.2026 30min

  Justin Herbert faces a career-defining season as the Los Angeles Chargers’ franchise quarterback status comes under scrutiny.
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  Minnesota Vikings QUARTERBACK BATTLE is REAL & Los Angeles Chargers READY FOR GREATNESS in 2026 23.07.2026 31min

  The Minnesota Vikings brought in Kyler Murray this offseason and most people assumed Murray would take the starter role at quarterback. Everything coming out of Minnesota though indicates it will be a true competition. That is good in some ways, but getting your best quarterback as ready as possible is a better path. The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to take the next step this season and a solid offseason has them charged up and ready to go, but in a tough AFC, they will need everything to break right. Finally, the Las Vegas Raiders are indicating they truly plan to leave the top pick in the draft, Fernando Mendoza, on the bench all year and leaving your best QB on the bench to prove a point seems like cutting off your nose to spite your face.
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  ALPHA DOG: Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett DOMINATES NFL Top 3 Player Debate with Josh Allen, Chase 22.07.2026 34min

  Who are the true alphas in today’s NFL — and which rising stars are poised to take over the league? Tony Wiggins and David Harrison debate the top three players right now,
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  PANIC: Green Bay Packers BLOW IT UP Possible with Playoff Miss & Miami Dolphins Need Malik Willis 22.07.2026 31min

  The Green Bay Packers have been one of the better teams in the NFL the last few years, but they can never seem to get over the hump. Now, they have questions on the roster that could ruin another year. If that happens, we could see big change in Green Bay. The Miami Dolphins took the Packers defensive coordinator as their own head coach and Jeff Hafley's future may depend on the play of Malik Willis at quarterback. If Willis is someone they can build around, it opens up a ton of possibilities for the future. The Seattle Seahawks already have found their great future, but how long will it last with the talent they are losing? Now, Nick Emmanwori's health is a question and the Hawks can't afford to lose any one else, even temporarily.
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  DISASTER LOOMS: Minnesota Vikings Must CHOOSE Between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy As Future QB 21.07.2026 30min

  Minnesota Vikings face a brewing quarterback crisis as J.J. McCarthy's development stalls, putting Kevin O'Connell’s job security on the line.
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  Baltimore Ravens PLAYOFF RESET is COMPLETE & New York Giants Cam Skattebo Can't Stop Recklessness 21.07.2026 32min

  The Baltimore Ravens missed the playoffs last season and it caused a massive reset for the franchise as they look to get Lamar Jackson a Super Bowl in the back half of his career. Retooling the offensive line and the pass rush, along with the coaching staff, still may not be enough though. The New York Giants have made a lot of noise this offseason and not all of it is noise people want to hear as their young players continue to push the line. That includes running back Cam Skattebo, who made the news over the weekend for a botched backflip as he recovers from a broken ankle. Finally, the biggest piece of NFL new this weekend centered around the Arizona Cardinals, but it was a betting scandal and not the actual team. Doesn't seem to matter what it is, if the Cardinals are involved, it seems to be bad. Not a good sign for the season.
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  HATRED: Green Bay Packers & Chicago Bears Rivalry Heats up | Caleb Williams & Jordan Love Compared 20.07.2026 28min

  Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears rivalry reaches new heights as Caleb Williams and Jordan Love prepare to battle for NFC North supremacy
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  Philadelphia Eagles MUST ANSWER Jalen Carter Contract Question & Tennessee Titans Playoff Potential 20.07.2026 30min

  The Philadelphia Eagles are hoping to get back to a Super Bowl, but if they do it will likely require a major role from talented defensive lineman Jalen Carter. Carter currently needs a new contract, but his behavior doesn't make things so simple. However, the Eagles still have a ton of talent so they should be expected to make the playoffs no matter how things shake out. The Tennessee Titans made a lot of noise in the offseason and now they are a hot team for people to talk positive about. Cam Ward and the young players provide hope, but the Titans are still likely a year or two away from being a truly competitive team. Finally, the New Orleans Saints got a deal done with Alvin Kamara and now they hope to get a Chris Olave extension done before the season. Both Kamara and Olave, combined with a good, young offensive line and good coaching, is quite the support system around Tyler Shough. With a wide open NFC South, the Saints have a great shot to make the playoffs in 2026.
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  Seattle Seahawks’ Sam Darnold FIGHTS for NFL Respect — Critics Underrate WIN And Sustainability 17.07.2026 29min

  Seattle Seahawks and Sam Darnold face mounting skepticism despite their Super Bowl win. Is Sam Darnold finally poised to silence critics and elevate the Seahawks’ offense
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  49ers, Colts build up BAD KARMA, Cowboys, Saints have GOOD KARMA & Chiefs, Lions need REINCARNATION 17.07.2026 32min

  We look at NFL teams that have built up bad and good karma, as well as teams that need a reincarnation.
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  Predicting The BEST of The WEST In The NFC and AFC | Rams and Broncos Look To Hold Off Challengers 16.07.2026 30min

  Best in the West? Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams reload with marquee talent as the race for conference dominance heats up.
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  SHAKY: Detroit Lions AWFUL OFFSEASON Ruins 2026 & Mike Vrabel Drama WON'T HURT New England Patriots 16.07.2026 31min

  The NFL offseason has featured some shaky performances that include drama, legal issues, talent loss and questionable coaching hires. At the top of that list has to be the Detroit Lions who have had a combination of all of those things and it sets up a falloff in 2026. This conversation has to include the New England Patriots as Mike Vrabel's off-field issues have dominated the headlines, but considering the timing, it is hard to see this impacting the games in a few months. The San Francisco 49ers are still dealing with their drama as the Brandon Aiyuk saga continues. San Francisco needs to do the smart thing and eliminate this monster distraction. In the Big Apple, the New York Giants have been making a lot of noise and causing a lot of drama. It could prevent the John Harbaugh experience from starting on a positive note. Not every shaky offseason includes drama though as the Indianapolis Colts aren't causing buzz, but their talent loss and owner looming make things feel more tense than they seem. Finally, the Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl, but immediately followed that up with a lot of lost talent and the owner selling the team. All of this could be just enough to prevent a repeat.
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  Baker Mayfield DISRESPECTED By Offseason Rankings | The Big 3 in 30 NFL 16.07.2026 30min

  "Baker Mayfield and Tristan Wirfs feel underrated, A.J. Brown ranks among the NFL’s best and Jack Campbell makes his top-five case. #bakermayfield #ajbrown #tristanwirfs 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind down, the sports stop sporting like we want them to. But this summer, FanDuel is hooking up ALL CUSTOMERS with a boost or a bonus, DAILY! That’s right, there’s something for everyone, every day, all summer long! Visit FANDUEL.COM and add a big win to your summer bucket list! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)"
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  FEARSOME: New York Giants Pass Rush Could DOMINATE — Brian Burns Leads A Talented And Young Core 15.07.2026 32min

  New York Giants' upgraded pass rush sparks fear across the NFC East—can Kayvon Thibodeaux, Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, and Arvell Reese finally deliver dominance,
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  NFL QB RANKINGS: Matthew Stafford WILL FALL by 2027, Drake Maye RISING & Bo Nix Enters Conversation 15.07.2026 31min

  The NFL conversation has been dominated this week by the Top Ten quarterback list, but if you look ahead to next year, what changes would we see? Number one, Matthew Stafford will not be staying at three. Stafford is in his twilight despite the MVP honors and now will have increased injury risk with his left tackle's status in flux. Jared Goff could be a faller as well as the Detroit Lions continue to fall off the playoff cliff. On the flip side, a player like Drake Maye could have been higher on the list already, so expecting him to move up is not a hot take, but Bo Nix getting into the conversation is! Finally, there are a lot of quarterbacks that didn't make the list, but a guy like Jaxson Dart or Cam Ward could be primed to get in those talks next year.
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  MONSTER: Why Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams THRIVES Under Pressure and Is Changing Everything 14.07.2026 28min

  Caleb Williams thrives under pressure as the Chicago Bears’ new “monster of the midway,” raising hopes of a breakout NFL season.
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  Texans LOOK AT TERRION ARNOLD As Criminal Case Looms | The Big 3 in 30 NFL 14.07.2026 31min

  Houston looks at Terrion Arnold, Seattle sorts through its sale and Emeka Egbuka eyes a breakout year in Tampa Bay. #terrionarnold #emekaegbuka #seattleseahawks 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind down, the sports stop sporting like we want them to. But this summer, FanDuel is hooking up ALL CUSTOMERS with a boost or a bonus, DAILY! That’s right, there’s something for everyone, every day, all summer long! Visit FANDUEL.COM and add a big win to your summer bucket list! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)"
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  Lamar Jackson DISRESPECTED in NFL QB Rankings & Sam Darnold SNUBBED After Super Bowl Victory 14.07.2026 31min

  Every summer we get a ton of NFL rankings and now ESPN's top ten quarterback rankings have dropped with a ton of reaction. The biggest being the reaction to Lamar Jackson coming in at fifth. Jackson is a multi-time MVP and revolutionary player, but it is hard to argue he should be higher with all the inconsistency. The back half of the top ten has some shockers like Dak Prescott in the six hole. Drake Maye and Caleb Williams both get a spot as well although their rankings will be debated for different reasons. Finally, Sam Darnold and Jordan Love appear to be the big names that caused surprise with their absence, but Baker Mayfield also deserves to have his name mentioned.
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  Did Tom Brady HELP SEAHAWKS Beat Patriots? | The Big 3 in 30 NFL 13.07.2026 34min

  The 49ers keep claiming the Seahawks, Brady questions linger from the Super Bowl and Atlanta sorts through its QB battle. #sanfrancisco49ers #tombrady #atlantafalcons 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind down, the sports stop sporting like we want them to. But this summer, FanDuel is hooking up ALL CUSTOMERS with a boost or a bonus, DAILY! That’s right, there’s something for everyone, every day, all summer long! Visit FANDUEL.COM and add a big win to your summer bucket list! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)"