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Coming off an 11-2 season in 2022, what's the ceiling for the Tennessee Vols in 2023? If Joe Milton plays at a high level and the Vols defense improves could Tennessee win SEC East over Georgia? Could Tennessee Football make the College Football Playoffs? JT and Dorian discuss what's the ceiling for Tennessee Football this College Football season. Has Alabama Football fallen off? After going 11-2 in 2022, the perception around the Alabama Crimson Tide is that they are starting to fall off. Is doubting Nick Saban and Alabama a smart bet or will the once again return to the top of College Football? JT and Dorian give their takes on Alabama Football going into this College Football Season. How good will Colorado Football be in year one under Deion Sanders? The Colorado Buffaloes have an over-under win total of 3.5, but could they exceed expectations? Could Colorado make a bowl game in Coach Prime's first year as the Buffaloes head coach? JT and Dorian discuss how good will Colorado Football be this s

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback controversy has seemed to cause a divide amongst the fanbase. Trey Lance a former Top 5 pick is competing for the 49ers backup QB job with Sam Darnold but some fans feel he deserves to be the starter over Brock Purdy. Trey Lance has more potential than Brock Purdy with a stronger arm and more athleticism but lacks the proven production. JT gives his final thoughts on why Brock Purdy should be the unquestioned starter for the 49ers and why Trey Lance has struggled to find success with San Francisco. The Indianapolis Colts have named rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson their starting Quarterback for the 2023 NFL Season. At 6-4, 255 Pounds with elite arm strength and athleticism Anthony Richardson has all the tools to be the most dominant quarterback in the NFL, but can he put it all together? JT Sports discusses what to expect from Anthony Richardson as the Colts starting quarterback in 2023. The New York Jets have signed Pro Bowl Running Back Dalvin Cook to a 1-year deal w

Bryce Young made his NFL Preseason Debut for the Carolina Panthers against the New York Jets. Was Bryce Young’s Panthers debut a disappointment? JT Sports gives his thoughts on Bryce Young’s Preseason debut for the Carolina Panthers. Anthony Richardson made his NFL Preseason debut for the Indianapolis Colts against the Buffalo Bills. Has Anthony Richardson improved? Or do the Colts still have a long way to go until Anthony Richardson is ready to be an NFL starting Quarterback? JT Sports gives his thoughts on Anthony Richardson’s Preseason debut. Malik Willis and Will Levis are competing for the Tennessee Titans backup quarterback job with the potential to be the future at QB for Tennessee. JT Sports discusses Will Levis and Malik Willis performances in the Titans preseason opener against the Chicago Bears. The San Francisco 49ers lost 34-7 to the Las Vegas Raiders in their preseason opener. Trey Lance went 10-15, 112 passing yards, and threw one touchdown, but is he still a work in progress? Some 49ers fans b

CJ Stroud made his NFL Preseason debut for the Houston Texans against the Patriots where he went 2/4 for 13 passing yards and threw one interception. Has CJ Stroud proven he's already a bust or should Texans fans not think too much about his first NFL game? JT Sports gives his thoughts on CJ Stroud's Preseason debut for the Houston Texans. The Houston Texans beat the New England Patriots, 20-9 in their first game of the NFL Preseason. Has rookie WR Tank Dell proven himself as the Houston Texans number-one wideout? JT gives his biggest takeaways from the Texans preseason win over the Patriots. The New England Patriots lost their first NFL Preseason game 20-9 to the Houston Texans. Undrafted rookie Quarterback, Malik Cunningham had an impressive performance scoring the Patriots only touchdown of the game, and could have a role on New England's offense this NFL season if he continues to play well. JT gives his biggest takeaways from the Patriots preseason loss to the Texans. The Seattle Seahawks beat

The AFC North is expected to be one of the NFL’s toughest divisions this season. Which team is likely to finish in last place? The Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, or the Pittsburgh Steelers, JT gives his thoughts on who will finish last in the AFC North this NFL season. Kirk Cousins has been the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback since 2018, recently leading them to a 13-4 record and NFC North title last season. Kirk Cousins enters the final year of his contract and will be a free agent at the end of the season. Will the Vikings resign Kirk Cousins or will he play elsewhere in 2024? JT Sports discusses Kirk Cousins future with the Vikings. All eyes have been on the New York Jets since trading for Quarterback Aaron Rodgers. With the acquisition of Aaron Rodgers, expectations are sky high for the Jets entering the 2023 NFL Season. JT Sports gives his thoughts on whether the Jets will live up to expectations or implode. Conference Expansion has reshaped the College Football landscape.

Washington Commanders new OC Eric Bieniemy has been on the NFL news for players being concerned about his intensity. Commander Head Coach Ron Rivera in a press conference said that some players have struggled to adapt to Eric Eric Bieniemy's intensity. JT Sports discusses if Eric Bieniemy's coaching style will have a negative impact on the Washington Commanders. Has there been a shortage of great games in College Football? With Conference Realignment Reshaping College Football with schools like USC, Washington, and Oregon joining the Big Ten and Oklahoma and Texas becoming members in the SEC will this lead to more big games in College Football on a weekly basis? JT shares his thoughts on College Football's great game shortage. JT gives his early thoughts on Florida vs Utah. The Florida Gators will travel to Utah to take on the Utes Thursday night week 1 of the 2023 College Football season. How will the Gators offense look with new QB Graham Mertz and how will he perform against the Utah defense? U

Green Bay Packers Quarterback Jordan Love is one of the biggest mysteries going into the 2023 NFL Season. With NFL Training Camp heating up, has Jordan Love given the Packers more confidence with his performance thus far? JT gives the latest NFL Training Camp update on Jordan Love. There's a lot of belief that Sean Payton will be able to fix Russell Wilson coming off a disappointing first season with the Denver Broncos in 2022. However, if Sean Payton can't fix Russell Wilson what would it mean for the Broncos franchise long term? JT Sports discusses what could happen if Sean Payton can't fix Russell Wilson and what would be the ramifications. LSU vs FSU is the biggest week one game of the College Football season. LSU Football looks to continue its rise after a surprising first season under Brian Kelly. All eyes are on FSU Football coming off a 10-win season in 2022, Florida State expects to contend not just for the ACC title but for a spot in the College Football Playoffs. JT Sports gives his ear

How impressive has Bryce Young been for the Carolina Panthers? Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith have been getting rave reviews from Eagles players and coaches. Has Joey Porter Jr cemented himself as one of the Pittsburgh Steelers top corners? Is Zay Flowers the Ravens best wide receiver? JT Sports gives his list of the rookies who have been the most impressive so far at NFL Training Camp. Who has been the Pittsburgh Steelers best player at Training Camp? How is Kenny Pickett performing in year two in the Steelers offense? Has Joey Porter Jr cemented himself as a starter? JT Sports provides the latest NFL Training Camp update for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jimmy Garoppolo and Baker Mayfield have been struggling in Training Camp. Jimmy Garoppolo has thrown seven interceptions in Raiders two recent Training Camp sessions. Baker Mayfield has also thrown seven interceptions in Training Camp for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. JT Sports gives his thoughts on Jimmy Garoppolo and Baker Mayfield's Training Camp struggles. Are

Oregon and Washington are joining the Big Ten conference along with USC and UCLA. These are the 4th and 5th teams that the PAC-12 conference has lost due to conference realignment. Big Ten expansion gains Oregon Football and Washington Football who are two programs on the rise in College Football with two bright young coaches in Dan Lanning and Kalen DeBoer. Another dagger has been delivered to the PAC-12 conference with Arizona officially leaving for the Big 12 and Oregon and Washington joining the Big Ten. USC, UCLA, and Colorado have departed from the PAC-12 as well and Utah and Arizona State could be on their way also which could result in the end of the conference. JT gives his thoughts on the PAC-12 and what’s the future for Oregon State and Washington State. The New York Jets beat the Cleveland Browns 21-16 in the 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Game. JT gives his takeaways from the Hall of Fame Game for the Browns and Jets including his thoughts on the performances of Zach Wilson and Dorian Thompson-Robinson. T

The biggest storyline for San Francisco 49ers Training Camp has been the ongoing Quarterback battle between Brock Purdy, Trey Lance, and Sam Darnold. Brock Purdy is expected to the 49ers starter but how much separation is between him and Trey Lance? How much development has Trey Lance made entering his third season? JT Sports gives the latest NFL Training Camp Updates for the 49ers QB battle. Russell Wilson has gotten out to a cold start so far at the Denver Broncos Training Camp. Russell Wilson and the Broncos offense have struggled to get in rhythm up to this point in Training Camp. JT Sports gives his thoughts on Russell Wilson slow start to NFL Training and if Broncos fans should start to panic. Bryce Young was officially named the Panthers starting Quarterback for this season on the opening day of NFL Training Camp. The Panthers were impressed with Bryce Young so much that they felt it was the right decision to name him the starter but was this move made too early? JT Sports discusses if the Carolina Pan

Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs have huge expectations coming into the 2023 NFL Season after both Running Backs were selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. JT Sports gives the latest updates on how Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs are performing in NFL Training Camp. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB battle between Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask is starting to heat up. JT gives the latest update on the Buccaners QB Battle and who has the edge so far in NFL Training Camp. Bill Belichick is entering a pivotal year, in his 24th season as the Patriots head coach. After missing the playoffs last season and failing to have any postseason success since the departure of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick's future with the New England Patriots is a huge mystery. For the Patriots to have success they need better QB play from Mac Jones who regressed in 2022 after a promising rookie season in 2021. JT believes that Mac Jones success is not just important for the Patriots having a successful season, but also for Bill Belichick

JT Sports gives his NFL Record Predictions for the 2023-2024 season. Will the Philadelphia Eagles win the NFC again? Will the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes capture their fourth Super Bowl? Will Joe Burrow or Jalen Hurts capture their first MVP? Is Bryce Young a lock for offensive rookie of the year? JT Sports gives his NFL award predictions for the 2023-2024 NFL Season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jtsports/support

The New York York Jets will face off against the Cleveland Browns in the 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Game. JT breaks down the biggest storylines and key players to watch for both the Jets and Browns in the Hall of Fame Game which kicks off the start of the NFL Preseason. JT Sports provides the latest NFL Training Camp news and updates involving rookie QBs Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, and Anthony Richardson. The Carolina Panthers have named Bryce Young their starting quarterback for this season while CJ Stroud is competing with Davis Mills for the Texan's starting QB role along with Anthony Richardson for the Indianapolis Colts with veteran Gardner Minshew. The Minnesota Vikings are riding high after a magical 13-win season where they also won the NFC North title before losing in the first round of the NFL playoffs. Despite a very successful first season from head coach Kevin O'Connell, could the Vikings regress in 2023? Brian Flores takes over at DC to fix one of the worst defenses in the NFL, but does he have e

Jalen Ramsey is expected to be out until December after suffering a meniscus injury. How does Jalen Ramsey's injury impact the Miami Dolphins? JT Sports breakdown how Jalen Ramsey's injury will impact the Dolphins' season. JT Sports explains his biggest questions for the AFC North going into the 2023 NFL season. How will the Baltimore Ravens new offense look? Do the Cincinnati Bengals finally have the offensive line issues solved? Will Deshaun Watson bounce back for the Browns? What could hinder Kenny Pickett's development in his second season with the Steelers? How good will the Green Bay Packers be this NFL Season? After backing up Aaron Rodgers for several years, the Jordan Love era officially begins for Green Bay. What will the Packers get out of their young unproven Quarterback? Will Jordan Love be another great Packers quarterback or will him and the team ultimately struggle? JT Sports gives his outlook on the Green Bay Packers going into the 2023 NFL season. Does Frank Reich give the Ca

JT provides the latest updates on the injuries that Joe Burrow and Jalen Ramsey sustained during NFL Training Camp. Joe Burrow suffered a calf injury according to Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor and the extent of the injury is unknown. Joe Burrow sustained the calf injury while running outside the pocket during a play. Miami Dolphins star Cornerback Jalen Ramsey suffered a knee injury during a play where he was guarding WR Tyreek Hill. The Colorado Buffaloes are leaving the PAC-12 to rejoin the Big 12 conference. The Big 12 presidents voted unanimously Wednesday night to accept Colorado as a new member of the conference. JT breaks down what is next for the Big 12 after getting Colorado and what this means for the future of the PAC-12. Denver Broncos Head Coach in a USA Today article took shots at former HC Nathaniel Hackett now currently the OC of the New York Jets. Was Sean Payton's comments out of line? JT Sports gives his thoughts on Sean Payton taking shots at the Jets and the Denver Broncos&

A popular narrative about great NFL QBs is that they always win and therefore, you can judge how good a Quarterback is by looking at his win-loss record. However, JT believes that it's a myth that great QBs always have winning records, and some have success based on talent and other factors around them. JT Sports discusses why NFL Quarterbacks can't be defined, solely by their win-loss record. In the recent release of the NFL Top 100 Players list, Chicago Bears QB, Justin Fields was ranked as the 86th top player in the league over Jaguars Quarterback Trevor Lawrence who was slotted at 96. This sparked the debate on social media over who's the better QB; Justin Fields or Trevor Lawrence. JT reacts to Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence's rankings on the NFL Top 100 Players list. JT Sports reacts to the latest NFL News and Rumors involving Washington Commander's pass rusher Chase Young. In 2020 Chase Young was taken 2nd overall by the Commanders in the NFL Draft and went on to win NFL Defensiv

The New York Giants and Saquon Barkley have agreed to a 1-year deal worth 11 million dollars. After failing to come to terms on a long-term extension, Saquon Barkley will play this season looking to prove to the New York Giants that he's worth the long-term investment. The Dallas Cowboys and Trevon Diggs have agreed on a 5-year, 97-million-dollar contract. Trevon Diggs is now one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL, but JT discusses if the Cowboys overpaid. Due to NCAA violations, Jim Harbaugh is expected to be suspended for the first four games of the 2023 College Football season. Michigan Football had four level-two violations during the COVID-19 dead period. JT reacts to John Harbaugh's expected suspension and what it means for Michigan Football this season. The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Travon Walker number one overall in the 2022 NFL Draft due to his high potential. JT believes it's time for Travon Walker to deliver this upcoming NFL season for the Jaguars to have a successful seaso

How improved will the New York Giants' offense be in 2023? The Giants traded for star TE Darren Waller signed WR Parris Campbell, and drafted speedy wideout Jalin Hyatt and center John Michael Schmitz to add to the offense. JT gives his thoughts on improved will the New York Giants offense be this upcoming NFL season. Miami Dolphins star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has struggled to stay on the field due to numerous injuries throughout his young NFL career. The Dolphins could be one of the best teams in the NFL this year and are a popular dark-horse Super Bowl pick. Jt discusses how far can the Miami Dolphins go this season if Tua Tagovailoa stays healthy. NFL Running Backs are really frustrated with the current state of the RB market. What's the solution to the decreasing value of the RB position? JT thinks that more Running Backs need to be like Deebo Samuels with the San Francisco 49ers and explains why he's the new standard for RBs. The Clemson Football program hasn't appeared in the College

Being the first overall pick comes with high expectations and a lot of pressure. Bryce Young is no stranger to high-pressure situations coming from Alabama, but are the Panthers putting too much on their rookie quarterback? BigKatt and JT discuss how much pressure is on Bryce Young going into his rookie season with the Carolina Panthers. With new HC Frank Reich and rookie quarterback Bryce Young, how will the Carolina Panthers offense look in 2023? Will Terrance Marshall finally break out? How will Bryce Young perform in his first NFL season? BigKatt and JT discuss expectations for the Panthers' offense in 2023. What can Carolina Panthers fans expect from the defense in 2023? BigKatt and JT Breakdown the Panthers defense for 2023. After being selected first overall in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers, Cam Newton went on to have a very successful career. Cam Newton led the Panthers to the Super Bowl in 2015 while winning the NFL MVP award that season and is also a multiple-time pro bowl selection. B

The Baltimore Ravens have signed Melvin Gordon to a 1-year deal worth 3.1 million. Melvin Gordon is 30 years old having played for the Chargers, and Broncos, and spent time on the Chiefs practice squad last season. What does Melvin Gordon bring to the Baltimore Ravens offense? JT gives his thoughts on why the Ravens signed Melvin Gordon and what impact he'll have in Baltimore. Colin Cowherd, host of The Herd on FS1, has been critical of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields recently calling him a bust. JT explains why he disagrees with Colin Cowherd's take about Justin Fields being a bust and why he will improve this season. EA Sports has revealed their Madden 24 Quarterback ratings. Which NFL QBs did Madden rate too high and who was too rated low? JT Sports reacts to the Madden 24 QB ratings. The biggest question for the Kansas City Chiefs this upcoming season is who will step up at wide receiver for Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs have young wideouts like Skyy Moore and Kadarius Toney who could be pos