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Northwestern Football is in need of a new Head Coach after parting ways with Pat Fitzgerald following hazing allegations. JT and Sam give their thoughts on the best candidates to become Northwestern Football’s next Head Coach. USC and UCLA will start their first season of Big Ten Football in 2024. USC Football in one of the most notable programs in College Football and are led by one of the best Head Coaches in the nation, Lincoln Riley. UCLA Football has started to become a solid program under Chip Kelly, but how will they rank amongst the teams in the Big Ten? JT and Sam analyze how USC and UCLA will fare in the Big Ten. The Game between Michigan and Ohio State has always had big implications, but this year the stakes could be even higher. Ryan Day and Ohio State Football could potentially suffer their third straight loss against their hated rival Michigan. Sam breaks down how devastating a third loss would be for Ryan Day and the Ohio State football program and what a win would mean for the Michigan Wolver

The WR position is the biggest storyline for the Kansas City Chiefs going into training camp. Which Chiefs wideouts will stand out during NFL Training Camp? JT Sports discusses the potential position battles and players to watch during the Kansas City Chiefs 2023 Training Camp. As training camp looms, it's a big season for Brandon Staley and the Los Angeles Chargers. Many eyes will be on Chargers rookie wideout Quentin Johnston as he enters his first NFL Training Camp. JT Sports discusses the potential position battles and players to watch during the training camp for the Los Angeles Chargers. One of the biggest storylines for the upcoming NFL season is, will Rusell Wilson bounce back after a disastrous first season with the Denver Broncos. Heading into training camp the Broncos will look to see if Lloyd Cushenberry will be the starting Center for this season, along with figuring out their loaded WR room. JT Sports discusses the potential position battles and players to watch during the training camp for

NFL Training Camp is around the corner for the Cincinnati Bengals. The Right Tackle position is the biggest concern for the Bengals heading into training camp which will be decided via a position battle between Jonah Williams and several others. JT Sports discusses potential positions battles and players to watch during Training Camp for the Cincinnati Bengals. There’s a lot of optimism about the Baltimore Ravens as they head into training camp with a new offensive coordinator in Todd Monken and an improved group of WRs. The Ravens will have to find their new starting LG during training camp with the loss of Ben Powers in Free Agency. JT Sports discusses potential positions battles and players to watch during Training Camp for the Baltimore Ravens. The biggest storyline for the Pittsburgh Steelers going into NFL Training Camp other than Kenny Pickett’s development, is Broderick Jones cementing himself as the Steelers starting Left Tackle. Broderick Jones despite being drafted by the Steelers in the first roun

The New York Jets will be featured on this year’s Hard Knocks. Expectations are high for the Jets this season with new quarterback Aaron Rodgers as the Hard Knocks crew will follow the star QB around throughout training camp. What other things should Hard Knocks viewers pay close attention to? JT gives his list of what to watch for from the New York Jets on HBO Hard Knocks. There is much uncertainty surrounding the San Francisco 49ers quarterback situation heading into the 2023 NFL season. Brock Purdy, Trey Lance, and Sam Darnold are the 49ers current QBs going into training camp. JT Sports gives his analysis on how the San Francisco 49ers QB controversy will play out. Is Anthony Richardson being overvalued by the Fantasy Football community? The Colts 4th overall pick has been drafted very high in Fantasy drafts prior to the start of this NFL season. JT gives his reasons why Fantasy Football players should be cautious of drafting Anthony Richardson to be their QB1. The Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts ar

Colts owner Jim Irsay on a recent episode of Pat McAfee's show gave his thoughts on Anthony Richardson's development. JT Sports reacts to Jim Irsay's comments on Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson. The Los Angeles Rams coming off an unexpected 5-12 season are expected to be one of the worst teams in the NFL going into the 2023 season. The Rams have questions at several key positions and could depend on several rookies to address those concerns. With Sean McVay returning as HC coach along with key players Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, and Aaron Donald suiting up fully healthy, could the Los Angeles Rams overachieve in 2023? What do the Cincinnati Bengals need to do in order to have a successful season? JT Sports gives his keys to the Bengals having a successful 2023 season. The Jacksonville Jaguars offense was really impressive in 2022. What can fans expect from the Jaguars offense in 2023 with new WR Calvin Ridley and QB Trevor Lawrence entering his third NFL season? JT Spor

The New England Patriots according to rumors and reports have been in contact with Free Agents Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins. If the Patriots were to land both, would they be a playoff team? JT Sports breakdown the possible impact of DeAndre Hopkins and Dalvin Cook on the Patriots and how it would impact their playoff chances. Expectations for the Buffalo Bills are high once again, as they look to find a way out of the AFC. With questions surrounding Stefon Diggs relationship with the team, and Josh Allen's turnover problem, can the Bills still win the AFC and make the Super Bowl? JT discusses how good the Buffalo Bills will be in 2023. With Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, how far will the New York Jets go this season? Could the Jets win the AFC East and make a deep playoff run? Or will the Jets decision to trade for Aaron Rodgers backfire? JT gives his thoughts on how good the New York Jets will be in 2023. What do the Cleveland Browns need to do in order to have a successful season? JT Sports gives his

The Washington Commanders went 7-8-1 in 2022 and came up short of making the playoffs. What are the Commanders' playoff chances this season? Juan Gotti and JT discuss if the Washington Commanders will make the playoff this NFL season. Sam Howell is expected to be the Washington Commanders starting quarterback this season. Entering his second season JT and Juan Gotti discuss if Sam Howell is poised for a breakout season with the Commanders. The Washington Commanders had high hopes when they drafted RG3 second overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. After a promising start to his career, Robert Griffin III dealt with several injuries that hinder his career and ultimately kept him from living up to expectations. JT and Juan Gotti discuss what if RG3 could've stayed healthy. Is OBJ overrated? It seems like Odell Beckham Jr's best days are behind him, but after joining the Baltimore Ravens could he revive his career? JT and Juan Gotti give their thoughts on OBJ and is he still capable of being a productive rece

The Raiders went 6-11 in year one under Josh McDaniels. JT remains skeptical about the direction of the Las Vegas Raiders due to their questionable roster moves. Could this season be a disaster for Raiders? JT explains his reasons for why the Raiders will implode this upcoming season. There’s a lot of excitement around the Baltimore Ravens going into this season. With the additions at WR and the hiring of OC Todd Monken. Lamar Jackson has all the weapons around him to have a great year. JT Sports discusses his biggest keys for the Ravens having a successful season. Andy Reid or Bill Belichick has been a popular debate amongst NFL fans on social media. Although Bill Belichick has more Super Bowl wins, was assisted by the play of Tom Brady? Does Andy Reid have a better claim as the better coach, having success without an all-time great quarterback? JT gives his thoughts on Andy Reid vs Bill Belichick? The Miami Dolphins have a lot of talent going into the 2023 NFL season. If Tua Tagovailoa can stay healthy coul

The New England Patriots regression under the legendary coach, Bill Belichick has been undeniable. What have been the key factors for the Patriots regression? JT Sports explores the implications for the Patriots' future and their challenges in returning to their former glory and delves into the fascinating reasons for the Patriots' regression under Bill Belichick's leadership. The expectations are high for Aaron Rodgers going into his first season with the New York Jets. The biggest question for Aaron Rodgers this season is how good does he have to be for the Jets to make the playoffs and potentially win the Super Bowl? JT analyzes the crucial role Aaron Rodgers plays in determining the Jets' destiny. With DeMeco Ryans entering his first season as Head Coach of the Houston Texans what are the expectations for the defense in 2023? The Texans have a lot of young talent on the defensive side of the ball but how good will this defense be this season? JT Sports explains why he thinks the Houston Te

Brandon Staley enters a pivotal year entering his third season as the Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach. There is a lot of pressure on Brandon Staley after the Chargers blew a 27-point lead in their wildcard loss to the Jaguars. JT discusses the expectations for Brandon Staley this year and if he’ll do enough to keep his job. Trey Lance since being drafted third overall by the 49ers in the 2021 NFL Draft has up to this point in his young NFL career. Injuries and struggles with his development have hindered Trey Lance and with the performance of Brock Purdy in 2022 he’s expected to be a back for the San Francisco 49ers going into the 2023 season. Back when the 49ers gave up several picks to trade up with the Dolphins for the third overall pick many reports suggested that Mac Jones would be the selection but ultimately San Francisco went with Trey Lance. JT discusses what if the 49ers drafted Mac Jones instead of Trey Lance. Rookie QBs Bryce Young and CJ Stroud as expected to have a major impact on their teams th

In Super Bowl 54 the 49ers were up 20-10 against the Kansas City Chiefs going into the 4th quarter until Patrick Mahomes led a furious comeback giving the Chiefs the win. Jimmy Garoppolo the 49ers starting QB at the time had a big overthrow in the final minutes of the game. JT discusses what if Jimmy Garoppolo never overthrew Emmanuel Sanders and how would’ve it impacted his career. The Seattle Seahawks have one of the best rosters in the NFC going into the 2023 NFL season. The Seahawks have been highly praised for their two recent draft classes and free agency acquisitions that have Seattle in a great position to be championship contenders for the next few years. JT Sports discusses why he believes the Seattle Seahawks are primed for another Super Bowl run. Georgia Football is looking to win its third straight championship. But who is the biggest threat this season to Georgia’s potential three-peat? JT thinks Ohio State could be the team that could challenge the Georgia Bulldogs and crush their hopes for a t

Expectations are always high for the Dallas Cowboys. After losing to the 49ers in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs last season, the Cowboys have made a bevy of moves that has propelled them to being one of the top teams in the NFC going into this upcoming season making them prime Super Bowl contenders, but what if they underachieve? JT explores the possible outcomes of how an early loss in the playoffs could impact the Dallas Cowboys and what it would mean for Mike McCarthy’s future as Head Coach. Brock Purdy took the NFL world by storm last season leading the 49ers to the NFC Championship as the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Despite his performance, many question whether Brock Purdy is good enough to lead the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl. JT discusses if the 49ers can win a Super Bowl with Brock Purdy. USC Football QB Caleb Williams won the Heisman Trophy last season after leading the Trojans to an 11-2 record and an appearance in the PAC-12 Championship. JT Sports breaks down Caleb Willi

What teams have the best defenses going into the 2023 NFL season? The Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles have two of the most talented defenses in the NFL. How much will the Dolphins defense improve under new DC Vic Fangio? JT Sports lists his Top 10 defenses going into the 2023 NFL season. Who are the top candidates to win NFL MVP in 2023? Can Patrick Mahomes capture his third MVP award or could Jalen Hurts earn the honor after finishing second in MVP voting last year? Could this be the year Joe Burrow finally wins MVP with an improved offensive line? JT gives his 7 Best NFL MVP candidates for 2023. Lamar Jackson is one of the best QBs in the NFL but hasn’t played the best in the playoffs for the Baltimore Ravens. Is Lamar Jackson a bad playoff performer or has he been held back by a lack of talent around him? With the loss of veteran safeties Vonn Bell and Jessie Bates, how will the Cincinnati Bengals secondary look in 2023? Should Bengals fans be concerned? JT Sports breakdown the Cincinnati Bengal

What are the biggest boom or bust teams going into the 2023 NFL season? The Falcons offense is talented but has their defense improved enough to make them a playoff team? The New Orleans Saints have the best roster in the NFC South, but will coaching be their downfall? JT Sports lists his biggest boom or bust teams going into this NFL season. Brian Kelly and LSU took the College Football world by storm exceeding expectations in his first season going (10-4). Going into the 2023 College Football season what’s the next step for LSU Football? Can LSU win the SEC West again and make the College Football Playoffs? Brent Venables got off to a rough start in his first season as the HC of Oklahoma Football going 6-7 and 3-6 in conference play. Will things go better for the Sooners in year two under Brett Venables? JT Sports gives his thoughts on the Oklahoma Sooners going into this season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jtsports/support

ACCORDING TO REPORTS, Star RB Josh Jacobs is potentially planning to hold Week 1 of the upcoming NFL season due to contract disputes with the Las Vegas Raiders. JT discusses if Josh Jacobs holding out during the season is a good or bad decision and if it’ll motivate the Raiders to get a deal done. The Buffalo Bills have been Super Bowl favorites for the past three years and going into this season have concerns surrounding Stefon Diggs. The Bills Star WR didn’t practice the first day of minicamp and had a blowup with Josh Allen on the sidelines during Buffalo’s playoff loss to the Bengals. JT breaks down why trouble could brewing for the Buffalo Bills and why they’re headed in the wrong direction. Who’s the most underrated teams going into the 2023 NFL season? The Carolina Panthers are expected to finish in third place in the NFC South this year but could surprise with the hiring of Frank Reich and drafting Bryce Young first overall. Could the Broncos and Russell Wilson bounce back after a down year with new H

JT Sports gives his thoughts on Derek Carr’s comments about his Raiders breakup. New Orleans Saints new QB Derek Carr recently spoke out about his departure from the Las Vegas Raiders. Derek Carr said he was angry after getting benched for the last three games of the season for the Raiders. What teams have the best offenses going into the 2023 NFL season? The 49ers, Chiefs, Eagles, and Bengals had some of the NFL’s best offenses last season but where will they rank this year? JT gives his list of the NFL’s Top 10 Offenses in 2023. Trevor Lawrence or Justin Herbert, who’s the better quarterback? Trevor Lawrence had a breakout year for the Jacksonville Jaguars last year and is looking to elevate himself into an MVP caliber quarterback in 2023. Justin Herbert has been one of the NFL’s best QBs ever since he’s taken over as the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback his rookie season. JT gives his thoughts on which QB he thinks is better. Could Tennessee beat Georgia and win the SEC East in 2023? One Tennessee Vols fan

Expectations for the Florida Gators are extremely low for this season with many College Football fans expecting the Gators to be one of the worst teams in the SEC largely due to concerns at quarterback. Former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is expected to be the Gators starting QB this season and struggled heavily during his time with the Badgers. The expectations for Graham Mertz are really low with most people expecting him to struggle, but what if he plays well? JT discusses how good could the Florida Gators be this year if Graham Mertz plays good. Alabama Football has established itself as a powerhouse in the college football landscape, consistently dominating the competition under the esteemed leadership of Coach Nick Saban. With numerous national championships under their belt, the Crimson Tide's legacy speaks for itself. However, as the new season approaches, some fans and analysts have begun to question Alabama's ability to maintain their supremacy. JT dives into the reasons why doubting A

There are high expectations for Justin Fields entering his third season with the Chicago Bears. After a promising but inconsistent 2022 season, there is still uncertainty about whether Justin Fields is the man at quarterback for the Bears. JT explains why the Bears success in 2023 will be largely dependent on how Justin Fields performs this year. One of the biggest questions going into this NFL season has been if Sean Payton can fix Russell Wilson. If Sean Payton can get Russell Wilson back to playing like his former self, how good will the Denver Broncos be? Could the Broncos be a playoff team or potentially a Super Bowl contender? Since getting drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 2020 NFL Draft Tua Tagovailoa has been criticized heavily by the media and fans. Despite having a Pro Bowl-caliber season last year Tua Tagovailoa still gets plenty of hate from NFL fans, leaving plenty of Dolphins fans asking the question; why does Tua get so much hate? JT explains why Tua Tagovailoa gets so much hate and critici

Lamar Jackson won NFL MVP in 2019. Could he be gearing up for another MVP season this year? With the hiring of new OC Todd Monken JT believes the Baltimore Ravens will unleash Lamar Jackson. The Atlanta Falcons drafted Kyle Pitts 4th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft with the expectations of him becoming one the best TEs in the NFL. After a promising rookie season, Kyle Pitts had a huge drop in production last season followed by an injury that sidelined him late last season for the Falcons. A recent viral tweet on Twitter has asked if Kyle Pitts is a bust, JT gives his thoughts. Tennessee had their best season since 2007 going 11-2 and beating Clemson in the Orange Bowl. Going into 2023, how good will Tennessee Football be having to replace key players such as Hendon Hooker, Jalin Hyatt, and Darnell Wright? The Volunteers return a lot of talent on defense in the secondary and should still have one of College Football’s best offenses with Joe Milton taking over the reins at quarterback. JT gives his thoughts on Te

Last season Texas came one point shy of upsetting the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Texas Longhorns enter this season with high expectations like always but with a team that’s more than capable of living up to the hype. Alabama coming off an 11-2 season hasn’t lost at home since 2019 and are expected to be in the College Football Playoff mix again. JT discusses if Texas can beat Alabama this season. Alabama went 11-2 last season in what many Crimson Tide fans would consider a down year. Is Alabama starting to fall off with the rise of Georgia and the emergence of LSU under Brian Kelly? Geno Smith shocked the NFL last season with his 30-touchdown season as the starter at QB for the Seahawks. Seattle exceeded expectations last season but this year the Seahawks could be one of the best teams in the NFL this year, especially on offense with a talented group of WRs, RBs, and an OL that should improve, JT thinks the Seattle Seahawks offense could explode in 2023. Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks exceeded expectations onc