http://www.nflrandr.com Bringing American Football to the World! Wed, 09 May 2012 21:17:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Copyright © NFL Rants & Raves 2011 steven@rarn.net (Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis) steven@rarn.net (Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis) NFL, Football, Sports, Sports Talk, American Football, National Football League, Fantasy Football 1440 http://www.nflrandr.com/images/RandR_Logoit.jpg http://www.nflrandr.com 144 144 NFL Rants and Raves with Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis. Bringing American Football to the world! Listen to a different take on what is happening in the NFL and catch their fantasy football insight. NFL Rants and Raves with Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis. Bringing American Football to the world! Steven and Jeff provide a different take on what is happening in the NFL. Catch their fantasy football insight. Interesting insight on everything from players, events, games, rules, and plays. Not even history gets a pass, as they rant and rave about games from the past as well. Want to find out what s happening with your team, then this is the place. Steven and Jeff will give you their take on all 32 teams in the NFL. NFL, Football, Sports, Sports, Talk, American, Football, National, Football, League, Fantasy, Football Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis steven@rarn.net no no http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/05/09/madden-2013-cover/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=madden-2013-cover http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/05/09/madden-2013-cover/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 15:02:21 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4238 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/05/09/madden-2013-cover/feed/ 0 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/05/03/episode-8-03-%e2%80%93-nfl-draft-recap/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-8-03-%25e2%2580%2593-nfl-draft-recap http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/05/03/episode-8-03-%e2%80%93-nfl-draft-recap/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 23:53:13 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4231 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/05/03/episode-8-03-%e2%80%93-nfl-draft-recap/feed/ 2 1:08:27 The guys sit down to talk about their trip to New York and their three days at Radio City Music Hall and the 2012 NFL Draft, but first they talk about the three S names in NFL News. The Saints players finally get their punishments and Jonathan Vilma[...] The guys sit down to talk about their trip to New York and their three days at Radio City Music Hall and the 2012 NFL Draft, but first they talk about the three S names in NFL News. The Saints players finally get their punishments and Jonathan Vilma gets to miss the entire season. The Ravens get some bad news when they find out Terrell Suggs has a torn Achilles and will miss most of the season and the guys say good bye to Charger great, Junior Seau. Steven and Jeff share some stories from the draft, and even share some stories from around New York City. Both guys get to the 9/11 Memorial and Steven talks about finally getting to Central Park and his afternoon wandering through the city. Then after watching QBs Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III go one, two in the draft, the guys share the craziness of the most trades in the 1st round of an NFL Draft in league history. It was pretty crazy and the guys give you their thoughts on the entire 1st day. Podcast Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis no no http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/04/24/episode-8-02-%e2%80%93-nfl-draft-preview-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-8-02-%25e2%2580%2593-nfl-draft-preview-part-2 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/04/24/episode-8-02-%e2%80%93-nfl-draft-preview-part-2/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:34:16 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4227 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/04/24/episode-8-02-%e2%80%93-nfl-draft-preview-part-2/feed/ 0 1:12:24 Steven and Jeff are back to try and finish their preview of the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. The guys pick it up at pick number 11 but as you listen you will soon find out, they did not get very far. Hopefully, you will enjoy the show and what[...] Steven and Jeff are back to try and finish their preview of the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. The guys pick it up at pick number 11 but as you listen you will soon find out, they did not get very far. Hopefully, you will enjoy the show and what they did talk about. As the guys head out to New York to cover the draft, please visit their Facebook and Twitter pages to keep up with their thoughts as the draft unfolds. Podcast Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis no no http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/04/20/episode-8-01-nfl-draft-preview-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-8-01-nfl-draft-preview-part-1 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/04/20/episode-8-01-nfl-draft-preview-part-1/#comments Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:37:56 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4223 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/04/20/episode-8-01-nfl-draft-preview-part-1/feed/ 3 1:10:14 A new season gets underway with as Steven and Jeff get ready to head out to New York for the 2012 NFL Draft. In this episode, the guys talk about some of the news that has happened since the Ravies show, like Tim Tebow going to the Jets, the Saints [...] A new season gets underway with as Steven and Jeff get ready to head out to New York for the 2012 NFL Draft. In this episode, the guys talk about some of the news that has happened since the Ravies show, like Tim Tebow going to the Jets, the Saints getting no help in the appeal, the Commish heading to Minnesota to discuss the Vikings current stadium situation and then the guys talk about the first 10 picks in Round 1 of the upcoming NFL Draft. The guys try to anticipate what each of the first ten teams will do and with Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III certainly going 1 and 2, the fun starts with the third pick and the Minnesota Vikings. Listen as the guys get back to having fun with the podcast and try to navigate the fun possible picks for the first 10 teams on the board. Podcast Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis no no http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/04/03/episode-7-59-%e2%80%93-7th-annual-ravies-show/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-7-59-%25e2%2580%2593-7th-annual-ravies-show http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/04/03/episode-7-59-%e2%80%93-7th-annual-ravies-show/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:09:16 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4217 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/04/03/episode-7-59-%e2%80%93-7th-annual-ravies-show/feed/ 1 1:02:27 It’s time for the final show of the year, the 7th Annual RAVIES show. This year the guys actually have someone come in and do a five minute opening. No, it’s not Billy Crystal, its the biggest name in comedy. With the RAVIES show out[...] It’s time for the final show of the year, the 7th Annual RAVIES show. This year the guys actually have someone come in and do a five minute opening. No, it’s not Billy Crystal, its the biggest name in comedy. With the RAVIES show out, that can mean only one thing. The end of the 7th season of NFL Rants & Raves. Enjoy! Podcast Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis no no http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/03/20/episode-7-58-%e2%80%93-nfl-news-catch-up-show/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-7-58-%25e2%2580%2593-nfl-news-catch-up-show http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/03/20/episode-7-58-%e2%80%93-nfl-news-catch-up-show/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:56:55 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4214 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/03/20/episode-7-58-%e2%80%93-nfl-news-catch-up-show/feed/ 6 1:07:22 It has been a month since the guys have come together to do a show, so blame the crazy weather, Jeff’s illness and life for that. The good news is they are back to talk about almost everything that has been missed since they’ve been away[...] It has been a month since the guys have come together to do a show, so blame the crazy weather, Jeff’s illness and life for that. The good news is they are back to talk about almost everything that has been missed since they’ve been away. They have some Good Ole Boys to talk about, this does not include WR Brandon Marshall who is now a Bear but is accused of striking a woman in Miami. Mario Williams is in Buffalo, as the Bills throw way too much money at him. The Peyton Manning Watch has come to an end as he shows he has lots of love for horses in picking the Broncos. Plus the guys discuss what will happen to Tim Tebow now, what will Alex Smith do, and they give their opinions on what the league should do to punish Greg Williams, Sean Payton and the New Orleans Saints for their ill-advised bounty scandal. Podcast Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis no no http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/03/10/bounty-on-the-saints-is-good-for-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bounty-on-the-saints-is-good-for-business http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/03/10/bounty-on-the-saints-is-good-for-business/#comments Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:34:36 +0000 Oggy http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4205 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/03/10/bounty-on-the-saints-is-good-for-business/feed/ 2 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/21/episode-7-57-the-whaaaaaaat-show/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-7-57-the-whaaaaaaat-show http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/21/episode-7-57-the-whaaaaaaat-show/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:18:53 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4193 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/21/episode-7-57-the-whaaaaaaat-show/feed/ 1 1:07:02 After some much needed rest, Steven and Jeff are back at it and today’s podcast sort of catches everyone up on some things that have happened since the Super Bowl. The guys talked about getting lots of sleep. Jeff heard a story that he did not[...] After some much needed rest, Steven and Jeff are back at it and today’s podcast sort of catches everyone up on some things that have happened since the Super Bowl. The guys talked about getting lots of sleep. Jeff heard a story that he did not even know happened after the game and the guys are just getting caught up with the latest NFL news. The guys get you ready for the 7th Annual RAVIES, and let all Show Donors know to start checking emails this weekend for the ballot. Then they talk about the combine coming up and all of the Facebook questions they received. They talk about the 49ers, Tim Tebow and Jeremy Lin, plus where is Peyton Manning going to land. It sure is good to be back! Podcast Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis no no http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/07/al-pacino-was-right-all-along/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=al-pacino-was-right-all-along http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/07/al-pacino-was-right-all-along/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:25:53 +0000 Oggy http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4183 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/07/al-pacino-was-right-all-along/feed/ 0 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/06/five-minute-football-fix-2-6-2012/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-minute-football-fix-2-6-2012 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/06/five-minute-football-fix-2-6-2012/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:32:53 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4179 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/06/five-minute-football-fix-2-6-2012/feed/ 0 0:06:25 The guys make one last broadcast while in Indianapolis after the big game! They take a good look at Eli’s Elite performance this Sunday in the epic rematch from 2008. Eli made pass after pass to come ahead in the end, 21 – 17, over the [...] The guys make one last broadcast while in Indianapolis after the big game! They take a good look at Eli’s Elite performance this Sunday in the epic rematch from 2008. Eli made pass after pass to come ahead in the end, 21 – 17, over the Giants. While still loosing, Tom Brady makes a classy comment during his post-game interview. Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis no no http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/06/episode-7-56-%e2%80%93-super-bowl-46-recap/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-7-56-%25e2%2580%2593-super-bowl-46-recap http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/06/episode-7-56-%e2%80%93-super-bowl-46-recap/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:24:19 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4175 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/06/episode-7-56-%e2%80%93-super-bowl-46-recap/feed/ 0 0:25:31 The guys are beat down and the last ones standing on Radio Row in Indianapolis. The great folks at the JW Marriott were nice enough to hook the power back up so the guys could record a final podcast from the Indy and talk about Super Bowl 46. The sh[...] The guys are beat down and the last ones standing on Radio Row in Indianapolis. The great folks at the JW Marriott were nice enough to hook the power back up so the guys could record a final podcast from the Indy and talk about Super Bowl 46. The show is only 25 minutes long, but that’s because we really needed to get out of our location. Jeff and Steven agree that it was a fantastic game and that the city of Indianapolis has earned the right to host another Super Bowl in their fantastic town. There were awesome and great hosts that threw great parties, and it ending with a great game. The Giants are champions once again and Jeff says that folks can no longer deny Eli of elite status. Steven says he will wait until Eli’s complete body of work is finished, but that he certainly will not be calling him “Happy Feet” anymore. Giants 21 – Patriots 17 and it was a great way to end the season. Podcast Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis no no http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/01/interview-with-indianapolis-mayor-greg-ballard-radio-row/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interview-with-indianapolis-mayor-greg-ballard-radio-row http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/01/interview-with-indianapolis-mayor-greg-ballard-radio-row/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:43:08 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4172 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/01/interview-with-indianapolis-mayor-greg-ballard-radio-row/feed/ 0 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/01/interview-with-costaki-economopoulos-radio-row/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interview-with-costaki-economopoulos-radio-row http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/01/interview-with-costaki-economopoulos-radio-row/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:54:29 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4165 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/01/interview-with-costaki-economopoulos-radio-row/feed/ 0 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/01/interview-with-thurman-thomas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interview-with-thurman-thomas http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/01/interview-with-thurman-thomas/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:15:58 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4159 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/02/01/interview-with-thurman-thomas/feed/ 0 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/27/interview-with-lavar-arrington-1-27-2012/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interview-with-lavar-arrington-1-27-2012 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/27/interview-with-lavar-arrington-1-27-2012/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:56:15 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4137 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/27/interview-with-lavar-arrington-1-27-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/27/five-minute-football-fix-1-27-2012/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-minute-football-fix-1-27-2012 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/27/five-minute-football-fix-1-27-2012/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:09:41 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4133 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/27/five-minute-football-fix-1-27-2012/feed/ 0 0:07:27 The guys are off to Indy! They’ll be on Radio Row all week, attending the pageantry of the Media Day Circus. Be sure to follow the website for updates, shows, and podcasts throughout the week! Special guest, former Redskins LB, LaVar Arrington[...] The guys are off to Indy! They’ll be on Radio Row all week, attending the pageantry of the Media Day Circus. Be sure to follow the website for updates, shows, and podcasts throughout the week! Special guest, former Redskins LB, LaVar Arrington calls in with a truly unique interview. He played for Penn State under JoPa, was the #2 overall pick in the 2000 draft, 3 time pro-bowl’er and creator of the Xtreme Procision complete football training system. He provides some great insight to his system and company as well as a few nice stories and words about former coach, Joe Paterno. Finally, the tables turn for Kyle Williams. After all the death threats this past week after he flubbed a couple catches that helped the Giants pull out a 20-17 win last week, 7 year old Los Angelesian Owen sent a heart wrenching, tear jerking letter to Mr. Williams. Sometimes, it’s the positive reinforcement that helps struggling players. Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis no no http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/27/episode-7-55-%e2%80%93-heading-to-indy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-7-55-%25e2%2580%2593-heading-to-indy http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/27/episode-7-55-%e2%80%93-heading-to-indy/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:05:09 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4129 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/27/episode-7-55-%e2%80%93-heading-to-indy/feed/ 0 0:40:28 Yes, it’s a short show, but as the guys are getting ready to head out to Indy, even with their hectic schedules, they were able to sneak this show in before they leave to cover Super Bowl 46 for Sky Sports News Radio and Sky Sports News. They[...] Yes, it’s a short show, but as the guys are getting ready to head out to Indy, even with their hectic schedules, they were able to sneak this show in before they leave to cover Super Bowl 46 for Sky Sports News Radio and Sky Sports News. They mainly focus on current NFL News and get bogged down with the Colts and Buccaneers new coaching hires. Neither of the guys likes the Bucs hiring of Greg Schiano. This hire is the same as keeping Raheem Morris as their coach. Steven says it might even be worse since Schiano may not have the NFL coaching tree to help him out. Both guys do not expect much from the Buccaneers next year. As far as the Colts hiring Chuck Pagano (Ravens DC) as their new head coach, Jeff feels strongly that QB Peyton Manning will be out the door. Jeff thinks Colts owner Jim Irsay will be able to spin the release of Manning by saying that Manning did not want to restructure his deal. The Irsay and Manning ordeal has just begun. Podcast Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis no no http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/26/49ers-gold-mine-ep-24/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=49ers-gold-mine-ep-24 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/26/49ers-gold-mine-ep-24/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:20:57 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4124 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/26/49ers-gold-mine-ep-24/feed/ 0 0:08:10 Today, the guys recap the awful 20-17 overtime loss to the New York Giants. It was a horrible end to an amazing season, but not just one person is to blame. Sure, backup Kyle Williams did drop some vital catches that led to Giants possessions, but t[...] Today, the guys recap the awful 20-17 overtime loss to the New York Giants. It was a horrible end to an amazing season, but not just one person is to blame. Sure, backup Kyle Williams did drop some vital catches that led to Giants possessions, but that may have never happened without starter Ted Ginn Jr. In the end, Giants Kicker Lawrence Tynes made a 31-yard FG in overtime to send the Giants to Super Bowl 46 Kyle Williams was the center of attention after the game, but he stood strong and tall. He stood at his locker and spoke to the media after the game and the next morning. He didn’t shy away from his mistakes and took responsibility for him and his teammates, but some people went to far. The media reported of death threats (yes, like those cut out of magazines) towards Williams after the game. That’s crossing the line and straight up disgusting considering he didn’t hurt anyone and just made mistakes. You can make those death threats once YOU’VE done everything perfect, 49ers fans. Hawaii or Indianapolis? I’m sure a few players on the 49ers are glad deep down inside that they are heading to the land of surfing and tanning instead of bundling up and bracing for the cold weather Indianapolis holds in store. The Pro Bowl starters include: Justin Smith, Joe Staley, Patrick Willis, David Akers, Brian Jennings, and Andy Lee. These players were chosen to play, but cannot due to injury: Carlos Rogers, Dashon Goldson, and Frank Gore. The guys look ahead for the 49ers this off season, touching on what will change and what will stay the same. They are hoping for some new WR’s and to keep the defensive team. Alex Smith’s future is still in question as his contract has expired. Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis no no http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/26/five-minute-football-fix-1-26-2012/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-minute-football-fix-1-26-2012 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/26/five-minute-football-fix-1-26-2012/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:03:59 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4118 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/26/five-minute-football-fix-1-26-2012/feed/ 0 0:07:49 The Coaching Carousel comes to an abrupt halt as the ride stops for the season. There were two spots left and two spots filled. The first lucky winner is Greg Schiano to go to Tampa Bay. Let’s be real though, the guys expected a bit more out o[...] The Coaching Carousel comes to an abrupt halt as the ride stops for the season. There were two spots left and two spots filled. The first lucky winner is Greg Schiano to go to Tampa Bay. Let’s be real though, the guys expected a bit more out of the Buccs. Their taking a 45 year old who has never coached an NFL team, a .500 Purdue coach, but hopefully he can pull of something crazy this coming season. Second is Ravens Defensive Coordinator Chuck Pagano to take the HC job at Indy. He said its hard to leave the Ravens, but it will be a good opportunity. According to Coach Belichick, TE Rob Gronkowski isn’t practicing due to an injury. He’s been walking around in the facility in a walking boot, but the guys have Coach Belichick on the show to explain it a bit more! Tasty waves and bodacious football this weekend in Hawaii! The Pro Bowl comes to Honolulu, are you ready? Are you even interested? Some other things to do this weekend include, but are not limited to: -Watching the Pro Bowl -Changing your oil -Shaving your cat -Sitting on an airplane Take you pick, they all sound equally exciting to the guys! Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis no no http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/25/five-minute-football-fix-1-25-2012/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-minute-football-fix-1-25-2012 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/25/five-minute-football-fix-1-25-2012/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:34:55 +0000 Steven http://www.nflrandr.com/?p=4113 http://www.nflrandr.com/2012/01/25/five-minute-football-fix-1-25-2012/feed/ 0 0:06:27 Peyton Manning finally comes out to the media for one of the first times in the season and steals their attention from his little brother, Eli Manning. The Indianapolis Star released an interview with the benched super star QB for the troubled Colts[...] Peyton Manning finally comes out to the media for one of the first times in the season and steals their attention from his little brother, Eli Manning. The Indianapolis Star released an interview with the benched super star QB for the troubled Colts. Peyton talks new GM Ryan Grigson, the environment at the stadium, and the overall atmosphere and world around Peyton. The guys deliver an update from the Coaching Carousel! The Raiders find their man for the “black hole”– Broncos DC Dennis Allen. The Dolphins also pick up Packers Offensive Coordinator Joe Philbin. Finally, Roger Goodell’s contract is extended through the 2018 season by council of the NFL owners. Consumer alert! Reebok has been dropped and NFL is in. That’s right, they are the official gear provider for the NFL now. This means that players can change their number without paying tons of money, but that also means that if you buy or own a current Reebok jersey, it may not have the same number or even look the same as it has these past years. Hopefully they won’t go as far a the college football teams have… Steven Miranda and Jeff Ellis no no