NFL Rants & Raves is your weekly dose of unfiltered football talk. Steven breaks down the games, the calls, and the storylines that had everyone yelling at their TV, and this season he goes head to head with Axis Iron, the AI challenger, in a season-long battle of NFL picks. Rants, raves, hot takes, and a scoreboard that never lies.

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Episode 9.10 – AFC East Preview

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With the Hall of Fame Game in the books, Steven and Jeff get excited to kick off the new season. In this eight part segment, the guys will take a look at all 32 teams division by division. First up, the AFC East with discussions on the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and the New York Jets.

In NFL News, the guys talk about the Packers O-line woes as Brian Bulaga goes out with a season ending knee injury. The Packers also bring in Vince Young to help bolster their backup QB position. The guys talk about the fall-out from Riley Cooper’s racially insensitive remarks and Patrick Willis requires surgery for his broken hand. The guys also talk about some of the new rule changes in the NFL and how Jim Schwartz will be protected from himself. Finally, the guys bring you the first ever, “good ole girl!”

Plus the guys throw a big shout our to show listener Jeremy Parker who is helping the guys attend BOTH Games of International Series. Cannot thank you enough Jeremy!

Episode 9.09 – Training Camps Begin

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Steven and Jeff open the show by welcoming the newest listener to the show, the new Prince George. Jeff thought his name should have been more inclusive, but Steven likes plain ole George.

Onto to football. Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley says that his players should never say “I got it!” The guys agree that he needs to work on his motivational tactics. The Patriots make it clear that they have moved on from Aaron Hernandez and Steven reveals why he stays away from what the media is doing to the Patriots.

Speaking of owners, Jerry Jones has found his golden ticket and has allowed Cowboys Stadium to now be know as AT&T Stadium. For $18 million dollars per year, Steven says he’s OK with that name too. Meanwhile, two former 1st round draft picks are struggling as DT Sedrick Ellis calls it quits while QB Vince Young hits rock bottom. At least he’s not Todd Marinivich under the New Port Beach Pier.

Von Miller is facing a four game suspension but says, “He didn’t let his team down.” Both Steven and Jeff disagree with Mr. Miller. Newest member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Darrelle Revis had some unflattering remarks about the Jets. However the Bucs had to release CB Eric Wright when his failed physical voided the trade between Tampa Bay and the San Francisco 49ers.

The guys finish the show discussing the spectacle that is RB Chris Johnson running against a cheetah. Jeff says put your money on the cheetah. Finally, the guys finish by answering some listener questions posted on Facebook.

Episode 9.08 – Pre NFL Training Camps

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Steven and Jeff come back from a nice vacation and get ready for football. The guys talk about the Aaron Hernandez situation and update his current status.

Cam Newton reveals that he is still an “Atlanta kid a heart” and pulls for the Falcons except when the play the Panthers. Jeff calls him a traitor and gives him some words of advise. This cannot be good for Cam, right?

The Oakland Raiders are downsizing. No, not their team but the capacity for their stadium. To avoid game blackouts in the bay area, the Raiders plan to bring the stadium capacity down to 50,000. The size of their new proposed stadium. Raiders say give us a new stadium or we are moving to … that’s right, L.A.

The guys discuss the Dallas Cowboys topping the list of most richest NFL teams and 5th overall on Forbes list of highest valued sports franchises. Steven might have stepped in it when he said Cowboys Stadium might be better then Wembley. Oops.

Plus the guys finish the show with talking about the Denver Broncos punishments of player personnel bosses, Jaguars owner Shad Kahn owns a new team and the Seattle Seahawks fans will try to roar their way into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Episode 9.07 – NFL News & Mini-camps

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Although the guys tease that this is an all Tim Tebow show, they assure everyone that is not going to happen. They do talk about Tebow to the Patriots to open the show. They then discuss the two most recent recipients of the HWMNBN designation. Terrell Owens seeking for a team and Chad Ochocinco Johnson getting 30 days in jail.

The guys pay their respects to Deacon Jones who passed away on June 3rd. Jeff recalls seeing him play as a kid and that the “Fearsome Foursome” were the best.

Steven talks about his recent posting of quotes, including Doug Marrone on EJ Manuel, Brett Favre on his fault with what happened with the Packers and recently with Tony Romo saying that the media doesn’t matter. Steven then tries to get Jeff to pledge his allegiance to the New Orleans Saints, but Jeff says he is just concerned about the Saints because of Victor Butler’s ACL injury.

Other injuries the guys talk about include, Michael Crabtree, Jason Pierre-Paul, Ben Roethlisberger’s and Ed Reed. They also discuss Josh Gordan’s suspension and Jets new QB Gino Smith responding with a “No comment” when questioned about him attending Jets West camp.

Episode 9.06 – NFL News

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Steven and Jeff get back to some NFL News. The guys start with a triple treat of “Good ‘O’ Boys” as the Buccaneers S Cody Grimm is arrested for public intoxication, the Saints WR Joe Morgan is arrested for a DUI and the Jets RB Mike Goodson is arrested on drug and weapons charges. Some guys will never learn!

Jeff changes the subject to losing weight, and on that note, the subject of a leaner JaMarcus Russell popped up. Jeff said that RG3 wanted to have some weight loss, and Steven said RG3 did not have a problem. Later Jeff said it was Cam Newton who said he wanted the weight loss, which made more sense to Steven.

Injuries have hit teams early this year. Rob Gronkowski is set to have back surgery, although his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, downplayed the back surgery, saying, “It’s not serious.” Steven had tons to say about that. Arian Foster is set to miss the rest of the Houston Texans’ OTAs and the minicamps due to his strained right calf. and Trent Richardson has a shin injury but he insists that “Injury prone is not going to be me.”

Plus the guys talk about NFL agents fuming at Jay-Z, Keyshawn Johnson scaring Justin Beiber and Joe Namath rips the Jets, AGAIN. Both guys agree it may be time for old Joe to step away.

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Episode 9.05 – Spring Owners Meeting & News

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Steven and Jeff are keeping track of what the NFL owners are doing during the spring owners meetings. First order of business was to award Super Bowl L and LI to two locations. San Francisco is set to host Super Bowl L while Houston was awarded Super Bowl LI. Jeff brings up an interesting point about how much money is spent on news stadiums as Atlanta gets set for a new home.

Steven is not too thrilled about the league moving the NFL Draft to May. Longtime Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announces his retirement. Charles Woodson heads to Oakland and Cowboys QB Tony Romo is out 3 to 4 weeks, but not for having back surgery.

Finally, the guys have some fun with Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin saying OTAs are just “football in shorts.”

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Episode 9.04 – NFL News and OTAs

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Steven and Jeff discuss the surprise retirement of QB David Garrard and what that does to the Jets quarterback options. Panthers WR Steve Smith says Mark Sanchez sucks and play the audio to prove it. Baltimore Ravens LB Rolando McClain decided to retire from the NFL and Jeff feels sorry for GM Ozzie Newsome.

The guys also talk about the Packers looking to reunite with Brett Favre as CEO Mark Murphy says the Packers will bring Favre back into the fold soon. The Buffalo Bills have a new GM and Steven hopes Doug Whaley, as the first minority hired as GM this off-season, can survive the E.J. Manuel draft pick. Amy Trask steps down in Oakland and the guys try to figure out what that is all about.

Plus the guys talk about Donovan McNabb saying he will retire as an Eagle in Philadelphia on the day Andy Reid and the Chiefs come to town in Week 3 on Thursday Night Football. Of course, the Eagles have not had any say on the matter.

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Episode 9.03 – 2013 NFL Draft Recap: Part 2

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The guys continue to discuss some of the AFC teams moves during the NFL Draft, including all of the AFC South. The guys also have a message for Jets rookie QB Geno Smith, as Jeff tells him he should not be calling people liars while he himself continues to lie and Steven tells him it is time to grow up.

Plus the guys discuss some plans for the new season and Jeff finally reveals Steven’s punishment video.

Episode 9.02 – 2013 NFL Draft Recap: Part 1

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Steven and Jeff are back from New York and share their thoughts on the 2013 NFL Draft. The guys discuss the Jets waiving QB Tim Tebow, Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon getting suspended for four games and they also discuss NBA player Jason Collins coming out and the impact it will have on the NFL.

Plus the guys discuss the pros and cons of the drafts of the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Also, the guys promise to get to the rest of the teams as soon as possible.

Episode 9.01 – 2013 NFL Draft Preview

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Steven and Jeff are back for a 9th Season of NFL Rants & Raves and in this show, the guys get you ready for the 2013 NFL Draft. The guys use an old reliable method to select which NFL teams they talk about. The guys manage to get back to the swing of things and let you know what some of the teams biggest needs are as they head to the Draft.