The Call Sheet Daily, with Coach Kevin Smith

The NFL draft is America's greatest reality show

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:50:00 -0000

It's draft week! We kick off our coverage here at The Call Sheet with a celebration of the draft. From the dreams to the drama, we lay out why it is absolutely America's greatest reality show.

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The Hot Route: Is April the best month of the sports calendar? Plus NFL draft, NBA playoffs and more -- with Pez from Pez's Picks

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:50:00 -0000

Our favorite Hot Route guest here at The Call Sheet -- Pez from Pez's Picks -- rejoins the show to discuss whether April is the best month on the American sports calendar, the upcoming NFL draft and NBA playoffs, his fabulous mustache, and more. Fun show to kick off your weekend!

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Mail Bag: Sean Mannion's challenge in Philly, draft options for the Chiefs and Steelers, scheme questions and more...

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:50:00 -0000

On today's episode, we break out our first Mail Bag segment. Coach Smith answers actual questions from Call Sheet listeners, including how Sean Mannion might fix Philly's offense, best fits for the Chiefs and Steelers in the draft, scheme-related inquiries and more. Fun show!

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Monday Morning GM: Which NFL teams have drafted the best over the past five years?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:50:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning GM episode of The Call Sheet podcast, we dig into the data to determine the best NFL teams at landing impact players in the draft over the past five seasons. Which teams make our Top Five? Join Coach Kevin Smith as he breaks it down.

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Gridiron Glossary: Split-safety coverage, the "Star" position, the wide receiver "route tree," and more...

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:50:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we dive into the "Gridiron Glossary" to break down split-safety coverage, the importance of the "Star" position, the wide receiver "route tree," and how to create "YAC" in an offense.

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Monday Morning GM: Jeremiyah Love to the Titans, Makai Lemon to the Saints and other perfect fits in the NFL draft

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:50:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning GM show at The Call Sheet, we pick one prospect for each of the teams with a Top-10 selection in the upcoming NFL draft and examine why they would be a great addition for that franchise -- including Jeremiyah Love to Tennessee and Makai Lemon to New Orleans.

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The Hot Route: Winning with chemistry and teamwork -- with state champion basketball coach John Bruno

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:50:00 -0000

On today's Hot Route episode of The Call Sheet, veteran basketball coach John Bruno joins the show to discuss chemistry and teamwork in a program, and how Bruno's Ocean City Red Raiders just won a state championship with no college commits on their roster.

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Can NIL and the transfer portal be reigned in before they ruin college sports?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet podcast, Coach Smith dives into the chaos that has become NIL and the transfer portal, and discusses proposals aimed at reigning them in before they ruin college sports.

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Monday Morning GM: Starting quarterback scenarios for the NFL's six remaining vacancies

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:50:00 -0000

There are six NFL teams who are yet to pencil in a starting QB for 2026. On today's "Monday Morning GM" show, we break them all down. Should Tua start over Penix? Should the Raiders sign Cousins? Should the Steelers bring back Rodgers? Lots to unpack.

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The Art of the Audible: How quarterbacks manage football games from the line of scrimmage

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:20:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we honor Peyton Manning's fiftieth birthday by diving in on one of his signature features -- the audible -- to break down what an audible is, why quarterback use them, and how they work.

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Monday Morning GM: Which NFL contenders have the best and worst backup quarterback situations?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:38:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning GM episode of The Call Sheet podcast, we examine why backup quarterbacks are so important in the NFL, and assess the best and worst backup situations among the league's contenders.

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The Hot Route: Mental toughness in athletes, and the challenge of climbing Everest -- with world-class mountaineer Ted Hedberg

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:50:00 -0000

On today's Hot Route episode at The Call Sheet, I'm joined by my brother in-law, Ted Hedberg, who has climbed some of the world's biggest and most difficult mountain ranges. We discuss the mental toughness it takes to tackle extreme challenges, as well as Ted's upcoming expedition to Mount Everest.

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Confidence = Competence: How building confident athletes helps unlock their potential

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:22:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we examine the relationship between confidence and competence in athletes, and discuss strategies on how to train athletes to be more confident.

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Monday Morning GM: Which matters more when assessing NFL prospects -- talent or "fit?"

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:25:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning GM show at The Call Sheet, we dive into the debate over fit versus talent. What does "fit" mean, exactly? And which matters more when assessing draft prospects?

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The Hot Route: Proper St. Patrick's Day beverages, plus post-free agency NFL betting odds -- with Pez from Pez's Picks

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:05:00 -0000

On this week's Hot Route episode at The Call Sheet, Pez from Pez's Picks rejoins the show to talk proper St. Patrick's Day beverages, can't-miss actors, plus the NFL's adjusted betting odds after the first week of free agency. Great way to start your weekend!

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Who's at fault for the doomed Maxx Crosby trade, and how will it impact the NFL?

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:32:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we highlight Baltimore's decision to pull out of its trade with Las Vegas for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby. Why did the Ravens cancel the trade, what does it mean for the parties involved, and does it set a dangerous precedent for the NFL?

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Monday Morning GM: Does spending big in free agency typically lead to success?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:16:00 -0000

The new league year begins today, and we've got it covered at The Call Sheet. Join Coach Smith for today's Monday Morning GM show, where we look at the pros and cons of spending aggressively on the free agent market.

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The Hot Route: Combine wrap-up, and NFL news and notes with Pittsburgh Steelers beat writer Christopher Carter

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:50:00 -0000

Steelers' beat writer Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins me for today's Hot Route conversation, where we recap the Combine, discuss the Steelers' quarterback situation, and catch up on NFL news and notes.

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Kyler Murray and the struggle of short quarterbacks in the NFL

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:35:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we discuss Kyler Murray's impending release from the Arizona Cardinals, and why the physics associated with being a short quarterback has long been a barrier to success in the NFL.

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Monday Morning GM: Why the interviews are more important than the workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:38:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning GM show at The Call Sheet, we sort through my trip to Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine, and answer the question of why the interviews with prospects carry more weight for teams than the individual workouts.

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How important is the NFL Combine in the evaluation of draft prospects? With veteran pro scout Rodrik David

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:20:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Call Sheet, long-time NFL scout Rodrik David joins me to discuss the importance of the Scouting Combine in the draft process, and some of the things scouts look for when evaluating prospects in Indianapolis.

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Monday Morning GM: How the Dolphins, Vikings and Steelers should address their needs at quarterback

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:22:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning GM show at The Call Sheet, we address the quarterback position. What moves should the Dolphins, Vikings and Steelers make to address their needs at the game's most important position?

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Inside the numbers: What position groups provide the best value in the first round of the NFL draft?

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:20:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we break down all of the NFL's first-round picks from 2019-2022 to determine which position groups provide the best value and most commonly remain with the team that drafted them. Here's a hint: it isn't the quarterbacks...

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True Detective: How football coaches uncover the clues that expose their opponents

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:20:00 -0000

Football coaches are often great detectives because of their ability to gather evidence and use it against their opponent. On today's episode of The Call Sheet, Coach Smith dives in on this theme, and how mastering detective work is a key component of coaching success.

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Monday Morning GM: Off-season trade proposals involving Maxx Crosby, A.J. Brown and T.J. Watt

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:08:00 -0000

There are no more Monday morning game balls to hand out, so instead we turn our attention to the off-season and the role of general manager. On today's episode, four potential moves we'd like to see, including bold trades involving Maxx Crosby, A.J. Brown and T.J. Watt.

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The Hot Route: Football history, innovation and storytelling, with acclaimed sports journalist Doug Farrar

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:50:00 -0000

On today's Hot Route episode of The Call Sheet, I talk football and storytelling with long-time journalist Doug Farrar, who has covered the sport for three decades for Athlon Sports, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, and others. Doug is also an AP All-Pro and NFL MVP voter, and just covered Super Bowl 60. Great conversation with one of the best in the business!

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5 takeaways from the 2025 NFL season

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:12:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet podcast, Coach Smith wraps up the 2025 NFL season with five big takeaways, including offenses going bigger, defenses getting trickier, and the need for balance in today's game.

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Monday Morning Game Balls: McDonald is magic, Kubiak is clutch, and common sense prevails in Super Bowl 60

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:25:00 -0000

On our post-Super Bowl Monday Morning Game Balls episode, we honor the Seahawks for a dominating performance, the NFL for an entertaining season, and Sam Darnold and Lindsay Vonn (Lindsay Vonn?) for their elite mental toughness.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: The Super Bowl Show!

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:15:00 -0000

Join Coach Smith and Pez for a Super Bowl 60 primer, where we discuss everything from Super Bowl party menus, to our favorite Super Bowl memories, to scouting reports and betting thoughts on the big game.

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Analyzing explosive-play margins in the NFL, and why it's become the most important statistic in football

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:35:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet podcast, Coach Smith dives in on explosive plays. What are they, how do you create and prevent them, and why has explosive play margin become the most important statistic in football?

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Monday Morning Game Balls: The Cardinals and Raiders make promising hires, and Justin Jefferson speaks his mind

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning Game Balls episode of The Call Sheet, we honor new head coaches for loading their staffs with familiar faces; the Cardinals and Raiders for making promising hires; and Justin Jefferson for his candor.

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Essential questions for five of the NFL's newly-hired coaches

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:25:00 -0000

On today's show, Coach Smith asks key questions of five of the NFL's recently-hired coaches, including how will Jesse Minter repair Lamar Jackson's relationship with the Ravens?

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Gridiron Glossary: Spot-dropping versus pattern matching, simulated pressures, the Mesh concept, and more...

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:22:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet podcast, Coach Smith opens the Gridiron Glossary to break down spot-drop versus pattern-match zones, simulated pressures, the Mesh concept, and the role of a quality control coach.

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Monday Morning Game Balls: The improbable rise of Sam Darnold, and thoughts on Mike McCarthy and the Steelers

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:35:00 -0000

On this week's Monday Morning Game Balls show, we award the improbable rise of Sam Darnold, Mike Vrabel's New England resurrection, and try to make sense of the Steelers' hiring Mike McCarthy

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Extreme weather experiences, the greatest underdogs in sports, and NFL championship game previews

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:45:00 -0000

On today's Hot Route episode of The Call Sheet, Coach Smith and Pez get you ready for the weekend by discussing extreme weather experiences, the greatest underdogs in sports history, and the AFC and NFC championship games.

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Why Curt Cignetti's message to America resonates beyond the football field

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:15:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we discuss coach Curt Cignetti's message to Americans in the wake of Indiana's national championship win on Monday night, and why it should be inspirational beyond the sport of football.

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Monday Morning Game Balls: 4th-down drama, the Bears high-wire act, and the best coordinator you've never heard of

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:30:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning Game Balls episode of The Call Sheet podcast, Coach Kevin Smith honors a memorable season for the Bears, the NFL's fascination with 4th-downs, the unknown defensive coordinator dominating NFL offenses, and more.

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Four areas a prospective NFL head coach must master to be successful

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:55:00 -0000

With so many NFL head coaching vacancies throughout the league, today's Call Sheet podcast examines the areas prospective candidates must master in order to be successful on the job.

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What's next for the Eagles and the Steelers?, with Coach Frank LaSasso

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:30:00 -0000

Join Coach Frank LaSasso and Coach Smith as they share their thoughts on the direction the Eagles and Steelers should take heading into their 2026 off-seasons, and their reactions to Mike Tomlin's resignation.

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Monday Morning Game Balls: Elite play-callers, Josh Allen's grit, and the resilience of the 49ers

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:30:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning Game Balls episode of The Call Sheet, Coach Smith honors a wild Ward Card weekend, the genius of some of the league's best play-callers, Josh Allen's toughness, and more.

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The Hot Route, with Pez and Michelle: The greatest rivalries in sports and culture, John Harbaugh's dismissal, and NFL Wild Card thoughts

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:45:00 -0000

On this week's episode of The Hot Route, Michelle Pez joins the boys again to discuss the greatest rivalries in American sports and culture, John Harbaugh's dismissal in Baltimore, and thoughts on the NFL's Wild Card weekend.

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Ranking the NFL's current head coaching vacancies, and the candidates most likely to fill them

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:50:00 -0000

On today's show, we look at the seven current NFL head coaching vacancies and rank them from least to most attractive. What makes one job more attractive than another, which openings are the most desirable, and which candidates are likely to fill them?

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Monday Morning Game Balls: Vintage Aaron Rodgers, Seattle's suffocating defense, and Myles Garrett's record

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:15:00 -0000

On the first Call Sheet episode of 2026, Coach Smith doles out Monday Morning Game Balls to Aaron Rodgers for willing the Steelers to the playoffs, the Seattle defense for making the 49ers look ordinary, Myles Garrett for breaking the sack record, and more!

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Gridiron Glossary: Fire zones, defensive line techniques, the Dagger concept, and more...

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:30:00 -0000

Join Coach Smith as he wraps 2025 with another episode of Gridiron Glossary, where he defines and breaks down popular football concepts. Today's topics include fire zones, defensive line techniques, the Dagger passing concept, and more.

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Monday Morning Game Balls: A win for NFL schedule makers, King Henry's dominance, and the tanking Raiders

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:25:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning Game Balls episode of The Call Sheet, we honor the schedule makers who have set up an epic Week 18, plus Derrick Henry running over the Packers, the ramifications of the Raiders tank job, and more.

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Call Sheet Christmas gifts to all the NFL teams eliminated from playoff contention

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:26:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Call Sheet, Coach Smith hands out Christmas gifts to all sixteen NFL teams who have been eliminated from playoff contention entering Week 17, including the right to draft Fernando Mendoza to the loser of Sunday's Giants/Raiders game.

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Monday Morning Game Balls: Fantastic finishes, Mike Tomlin's "non-losing" streak, and quarterback redemption stories

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:42:00 -0000

Join us for this week's Monday Morning Game Balls show at The Call Sheet, as we honor the wild finishes that defined Week 16, plus Mike Tomlin's amazing streak of non-losing seasons, and two QBs who have found redemption in 2025.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Best cocktail occasions, Puka's diva moment, and Week 16 NFL picks

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:45:00 -0000

Join Coach Smith and Pez for this week's Hot Route discussion, as they break down the optimal moment for drinking various cocktails, as well as Puka Nacua speaking out, and Week 6 in the NFL.

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Gridiron Glossary: The Bash concept, the spread offense, split-field coverages, and more...

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:45:00 -0000

On today's episode, Coach Smith rolls out his "Gridiron Glossary" segment of The Call Sheet podcast, where he breaks down and clarifies some of the terms and concepts that are useful in modern football. Today, he looks at the Bash concept, the "spread offense," split-field coverages, and more.

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Monday Morning Game Balls: Philip Rivers survives, J.J. McCarthy steps up, and a curtain closes in Kansas City

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:28:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning Game Balls episode of The Call Sheet, we honor a gutty performance from Philip Rivers, a step forward for J.J. McCarthy, the end of the Chiefs' dynasty, and more.

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The Hot Route, with Pez and BAD: Tragic celebrity deaths, the Sherrone Moore scandal, and Week 15 NFL picks

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:05:00 -0000

Bryan Anthony Davis joins Coach Smith and Pez from Pez's Picks for today's Hot Route conversation, which centers on tragic celebrity deaths, the Sherrone Moore scandal at Michigan, and best bets for Week 15 in the NFL.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: What makes evaluating quarterbacks so difficult?

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:40:00 -0000

On today's Whiteboard Wednesday episode of The Call Sheet, Coach Smith tackles the subject of quarterback evaluation. What traits must a quarterback possess in order to succeed, and why is projecting future success so difficult?

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Monday Morning Game Balls: The rise of the Hoosiers, the Rams' unstoppable offense, and DK's big day

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:18:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning Game Balls episode of The Call Sheet, Coach Smith honors Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers, NFL coaches who have their teams on the rebound, and big performances from DK Metcalf and the Rams offense.

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The Hot Route, with Pez and Michelle: The wonderful nostalgia of "Stranger Things," and the social appeal of the sport of football

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:50:00 -0000

On this week's episode of The Hot Route at The Call Sheet podcast, I'm joined by Pez and his wife Michelle for a conversation about the Netflix hit series "Stranger Things," as well as Michelle's take on what makes football so interesting.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Counter Gap has come a long way since The Hogs, with Coach Paul Callahan

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:50:00 -0000

On a Thursday edition of our Whiteboard Wednesday show, Coach Paul Callahan returns to discuss the counter gap scheme. Where did it originate, how has it evolved over time, and what makes it such a versatile concept in modern playbooks?

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The Pittsburgh Steelers and the curse of NFL mediocrity

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:30:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Call Sheet, we examine the state of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and why their failed quest to land a successor to Ben Roethlisberger has them mired in NFL mediocrity.

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Ben Johnson, the Chicago Bears and why coaching matters in the NFL

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:22:00 -0000

Join Coach Smith for a special weekend episode of The Call Sheet, as he examines the rise of the Chicago Bears and the impact their head coach, Ben Johnson, has made in turning around that franchise.

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What do advanced metrics teach us about NFL quarterback play in 2025?

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:58:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Call Sheet podcast, Coach Kevin Smith takes a deep dive into the world of advanced metrics -- EPA and success rate in particular -- and what they reveal about NFL quarterback play in 2025.

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Monday Morning Game Balls: Shedeur shines, Pickens pops, and the Texans stake their claim as the league's best defense

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:28:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning Game Balls episode of The Call Sheet, we honor big performances from Shedeur Sanders, George Pickens and Jahmyr Gibbs, plus the stifling Texans defense.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: The Gettysburg Address, the Malice at the Palace, and Week 12's interesting point spreads

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:25:00 -0000

Join Pez from Pez's Picks and Coach Smith for another Friday "Hot Route" conversation, where they remember the anniversaries of the Gettysburg Address, the Malice at the Palace, and discuss what Week 12's point spreads suggest about the state of the NFL.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Shedeur Sanders and the importance of "processing" at the quarterback position

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:46:00 -0000

On today's Whiteboard Wednesday episode of The Call Sheet, Coach Smith discusses the debut of Shedeur Sanders with the Browns, and why struggles with "processing" often derail the careers of quarterbacks.

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Monday Morning Game Balls: Philly fans, elite defenses and backup QBs own Week 11 in the NFL

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:45:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning Game Balls episode of The Call Sheet podcast, Coach Smith honors respectful Eagles fans, stifling NFL defenses, and backup quarterbacks who shined in Week 11.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: A Veteran's Day tribute to our fathers, plus the future of gambling and a Week 11 NFL preview

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:30:00 -0000

Join Pez and Coach Smith for this week's "Hot Route" episode of The Call Sheet, where they honor Veteran's Day by recounting their fathers' military experiences, and discuss the future of gambling amidst yet another scandal.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Building a championship culture in a football program, with Coach Frank LaSasso

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:50:00 -0000

In this week's Whiteboard Wednesday conversation, Coach Smith and Coach LaSasso discuss how to build a championship culture in a football program.

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Monday Morning Game Balls: An upset in Miami, snow in Chicago, and the MVP campaigns of Jonathan Taylor and Matthew Stafford

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:50:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning Game Balls episode of The Call Sheet, we honor backup quarterbacks, stunning upsets, the weather in Chicago, and the MVP candidacies of Jonathan Taylor and Matthew Stafford.

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Marshawn Kneeland and the mental health struggles of professional football players

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:16:00 -0000

On today's "Call Sheet" podcast, we discuss the death of Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland, and why mental health struggles are so common among NFL players

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The four most interesting teams at the NFL trade deadline, and what we learned about each

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:58:00 -0000

On today's show, Coach Smith examines the moves made by four teams at yesterday's NFL trade deadline, and what they tell us about the state of each franchise

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Monday Morning Game Balls: Cincinnati's non-existent defense, Cam Little's record kick, and the rise of the underdogs

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:52:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning Game Balls episode of The Call Sheet, Coach Smith honors Week 9 underdogs, the Bengals' refusal to play defense, Cam Little's kick into the record books, and more.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Favorite Halloween memories, the college football coaching carousel, and NFL Week 9 projections

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:52:00 -0000

On today's episode of "The Hot Route," Pez and I discuss our favorite Halloween memories, big changes on the college football coaching landscape, and NFL Week 9 picks and props

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Whiteboard Wednesday: The importance of the "middle eight" in football, with Coach Frank LaSasso

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:35:00 -0000

On today's Whiteboard Wednesday episode, we discuss the strategy that goes into the "middle eight," and why it's become one of football most important situational elements.

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Monday Morning Game Balls: A special "Game Balls" edition to celebrate 200 episodes of The Call Sheet

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:30:00 -0000

Join Coach Smith for the 200th episode of The Call Sheet podcast, where we award game balls to some of our most memorable guests and contributors.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: A gambling scandal rocks the sports world, plus playoff odds for the NFL's upstart teams

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:50:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Hot Route with Pez from Pez's Picks, we examine the NBA gambling scandal that has rocked the sports world, and assess the playoff chances of some of the NFL's surprise teams.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Quarterback run schemes and how to defend them, with Coach Frank LaSasso

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:25:00 -0000

On today's Whiteboard Wednesday episode of The Call Sheet, Coach Frank LaSasso joins me to discuss the quarterback run game. Popular QB run concepts, inside versus outside run game, when to run your QB, and how to defend it.

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Monday Morning Game Balls (Tuesday Edition): A 4th quarter for the ages, a dominant performance by the Browns, and more!

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:08:00 -0000

On today's episode of Monday Morning Game Balls, we honor a dominant performance by the Browns, a fourth quarter for the ages, and three late-career veterans dominating at the quarterback position.

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Mike Tomlin's complicated legacy as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:40:00 -0000

In the wake of Pittsburgh's Thursday Night Football loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, today's Call Sheet podcast examines Mike Tomlin's tenure as head coach of the Steelers. What sort of legacy is Tomlin carving out for himself in Pittsburgh?

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5 things we've learned from the 2025 football season (so far)

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:45:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we take stock of the state of college and professional football six weeks into the 2025 season. What have we learned so far? New trends? Emerging stars? Dominant teams? Join Coach Kevin Smith as he breaks it all down.

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Monday Morning Game Balls: Bad teams who are no longer bad, football fans in London, and the Seahawks travel staff

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:08:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Call Sheet podcast, we award Monday Morning Game Balls to some of the formerly bad NFL teams who are having nice seasons in 2025, as well as London fans who suffered through the Jets-Broncos game, and the Seahawks travel staff.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Pop culture guilty pleasures, and Week 6 picks and props

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:30:00 -0000

Join Pez and Coach Smith for another Hot Route conversation at The Call Sheet podcast. Today's topics include pop culture guilty pleasures, what the term "cringe" suggests about America , and picks and props for Week 6 of the NFL season.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: How defenses use split-field coverages to combat the modern passing game, with Coach Frank LaSasso

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:35:00 -0000

Coach Frank LaSasso is back for another Whiteboard Wednesday episode of The Call Sheet, as he and Coach Smith talk split-field coverages. What are they, how do they work, and how do defenses employ them to combat modern offense?

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Monday Morning Game Balls: The 2024 QB class shines, and the 1972 Dolphins celebrate

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:05:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Call Sheet podcast, Coach Kevin Smith awards game balls to a pair of alumni from the 2024 quarterback class, a breakout running back, an impact defender, and the still-undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Memorable athletes who stayed too long in their sport; Plus, betting thoughts for Week 5 in the NFL

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:35:00 -0000

Join Coach Smith and Pez from Pez's Picks for a Friday "Hot Route" conversation that muses on athletes who stayed too long in their sport, and some of Week 5's most intriguing NFL bets.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: How tight ends are changing modern offense, with Coach Frank LaSasso

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:35:00 -0000

For today's Whiteboard Wednesday episode of The Call Sheet, Coach Frank LaSasso joins the show to discuss the impact tight ends are having on the game of football, and the challenges defensive coordinators face in preparing for them.

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Monday Morning Game Balls: Puka's record pace, the Giants' ferocious front, and the pre-mature death of the Chiefs

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:40:00 -0000

On today's "Monday Morning Game Balls" episode of The Call Sheet podcast, Coach Kevin Smith honors another huge day for Puka Nacua, a "Giant" beatdown of Justin Herbert, a statement win by the Chiefs, and more top performers from Week 4 of the NFL season.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: The NFL goes international, America versus The World, and prop bets for Week 4

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:35:00 -0000

Join Coach Smith and Pez from Pez's Picks for our Friday "Hot Route" conversation at The Call Sheet. On today's show, we discuss international markets for the NFL, the best sports for "America versus The World" competitions, and prop bets for Week 4.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: The benefits of layering plays in your offense, with Coach Frank LaSasso

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:28:00 -0000

On today's Whiteboard Wednesday episode of The Call Sheet podcast, Frank LaSasso joins Coach Smith to examine the complexity of the Detroit Lions offense, and how layering plays can cause fits for opposing defenses.

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Monday Morning Game Balls: Kick blockers, stifling defenders, and a true franchise quarterback

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:50:00 -0000

On this morning's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith hands out game balls to the best performers in Week 3 of the NFL, including a quartet of kick blockers, some great defensive performers, and an underappreciated franchise quarterback.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: An ode to Tony Soprano, plus prop bets for Week 3 in the NFL

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:20:00 -0000

It's Friday, which means we run The Hot Route at The Call Sheet Daily. Join Coach Smith and Pez from Pez's Picks as they talk about the legacy of "The Sopranos" on the birthday of the late James Gandolfini, as well as prop bets for Week 3 in the NFL.

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The Portal: Is the 2026 college football quarterback class overrated?

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:45:00 -0000

On today's episode of "The Portal" at The Call Sheet Daily, we examine the struggles of this year's college football quarterback class, which was supposed to be one of the best in recent memory. Why are so many struggling so far? And is this class as deep at quarterback as previously thought?

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Whiteboard Wednesday: The challenges of defending the Sean McVay offensive system, with Coach Frank LaSasso

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:20:00 -0000

On today's Whiteboard Wednesday episode of The Call Sheet Daily podcast, veteran defensive coordinator Frank LaSasso joins Coach Smith to break down Sean McVay's offensive system with the Los Angeles Rams, and what makes it so difficult to defend.

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Ranking the NFL's undefeated teams after the first two weeks of the 2025 season

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:26:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, we analyze the league's ten undefeated teams after two weeks of the regular season. Which are true contenders, and which are simply a nice story for their fans?

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Monday Morning Game Balls: Russ cooks, Brandon Aubry kicks, and the Lions stick it to Ben Johnson

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:35:00 -0000

On today's Monday Morning Game Balls episode of The Call Sheet Daily podcast, we honor the Week Two performances of Russell Wilson, Brandon Aubry, and the Detroit Lions, among others.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: The best sounds in sports, the NFL's most over and underrated, plus Week 2 betting thoughts

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:35:00 -0000

On today's Hot Route episode of The Call Sheet Daily podcast, Pez joins Coach Smith to discuss the best sounds in all of sports, plus the most over and underrated players in the NFL, and Pez's Picks for Week 2 of the season.

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Remembering the 9/11 terror attacks on America; plus, a preview of this weekend's college football slate

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:32:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith shares recollections of the 9/11 terror attacks on the United States on the 24th anniversary of that event; and also previews some of the most interesting games on the college football slate

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Whiteboard Wednesday: The Double A-gap blitz -- why it works, and how offenses combat it

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:25:00 -0000

On today's Whiteboard Wednesday episode of The Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith breaks down one of the most popular blitzes in football these days -- the double A-gap blitz -- and how offense attempt to combat it.

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Week 1 of the NFL season reminded us why football is America's favorite sport

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:22:00 -0000

It was a compelling first week of the 2025 NFL season. Join Coach Smith on this morning's Call Sheet Daily podcast for a breakdown of what made Week 1 special, and why football remains America's best and most popular sport.

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Monday Morning Game Balls: Ohio State wide receivers, dominant defenses, and quarterbacks getting revenge

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:50:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, we hand out game balls after the opening weekend of the season to a quartet of former Ohio State receivers, a trio of quarterbacks seeking revenge, and a host of dominant defenses

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Week 1 NFL preview: Why defenses will dominate in this weekend's season-openers

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:52:00 -0000

Week 1 of the NFL season is here. Join Coach Kevin Smith as he previews some of the more interesting matchups, and explains why defenses are likely to dominate this weekend.

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The Portal: Revisiting my interview with Mike Mayock, and thoughts on the severity of the Michigan sign-stealing scandal

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:40:00 -0000

On today's episode of "The Portal" at The Call Sheet Daily, we discuss three things I learned from Wednesday's interview with former NFL general manager Mike Mayock, plus thoughts on the severity of the Michigan sign-stealing scandal.

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Lessons learned from a unique football journey, with former Raiders' GM and NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:20:00 -0000

Mike Mayock is our special guest on today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, as he joins Coach Smith to discuss his unique experiences in the game of football as a former player, commentator and general manager.

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Fearless predictions for the 2025 NFL season

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:35:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith offers his predictions for NFL football in 2025, including a big rookie season in Tampa and a potential Lombardi in Buffalo.

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Openers: Arch Manning's coronation was pre-mature. So is his funeral.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:20:00 -0000

On this week's Monday morning Opener at The Call Sheet Daily, Coach Kevin Smith weighs in on Arch Manning's performance in Saturday's game against Ohio State, and how it could impact his future draft stock

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Winners and losers in the Micah Parsons trade, plus Week 1 college football best bets

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:18:00 -0000

Coach Kevin Smith is joined by Pez from Pez's Picks for the weekly Hot Route conversation, featuring thoughts on the winners and losers in the Micah Parsons trade, and best bets for this weekend's college football slate

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The Portal: Ohio St/Texas, Clemson/LSU, and the best traditions in college football -- with "Big G" Shawn Gurley

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:20:00 -0000

Former Arkansas tight end and FFSN contributor Shawn Gurley joins Coach Kevin Smith to kick off the college football season on The Call Sheet Daily, with previews of Ohio State-Texas and Clemson-LSU, plus a discussion on the best traditions in the sport

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Five challenges football coaches face in preparing for their season-opener

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:20:00 -0000

The season-opening contest is one of the most challenging for which a football coach must prepare. On today's "Call Sheet Daily" podcast, Coach Kevin Smith breaks down what makes preparing for Week 1 so tricky.

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On league-wide cut-down day, the curtain closes for a legion of aspiring NFL players

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:20:00 -0000

As NFL teams trim their rosters from 90 to 53 players, today's "Call Sheet Daily" podcast honors all of those players who won't make it, and the dreams they leave behind

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Openers: What did we learn from the 2025 NFL pre-season?

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:20:00 -0000

Baffling hold-ins. Quarterback competitions. Kickers gone wild. It was an interesting NFL pre-season. Join Coach Kevin Smith as he breaks down what we learned on this week's opener of The Call Sheet Daily.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: A tribute to Usain Bolt, the wisdom of climbing Everest, and Week 1 college football bets

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:20:00 -0000

On this week's Hot Route episode of The Call Sheet Daily pod, Coach Smith and Pez riff on the greatness of Usain Bolt, the most remarkable sporting records of all time, Mount Everest expeditions, and the Week 1 college football slate

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One key question for the 18 NFL teams not yet covered on "State of the Franchise"

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:20:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Smith poses one key question for the 18 teams he has not yet covered on his "State of the Franchise" segment that may define their 2025 season

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The evolution of the tight end position in football, with former Florida All-American and NFL tight end Ben Troupe

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:20:00 -0000

Former University of Florida All-American and NFL tight end Ben Troupe joins Coach Smith to discuss how the tight end position has evolved over time, and what makes it one of the most challenging to play in football

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From "wham" schemes to personalized eye black: five trends we'll see throughout football in 2025

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:05:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith examines some of the trends we can expect to see in the football world in 2025 -- from multiple tight end sets, to Wham schemes, to mismatched cleats and personalized eye black

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Openers: Taking stock of the NFL's rookie quarterbacks through two weeks of the pre-season

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:35:00 -0000

On this week's Opener at The Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Smith examines the progress of this year's rookie class of quarterbacks through the first two weeks of the pre-season. Who's thriving, and who's struggling? Tune in for the full details.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Toughness in coaching, the Woodstock festival, and America's best decades

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:35:00 -0000

On this week's "Hot Route" episode of The Call Sheet Daily podcast, Pez from Pez's Picks joins Coach Smith to discuss toughness in coaching, the anniversary of the original Woodstock festival, and how the NFL is increasingly becoming a quarterback-driven league

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State of the Franchise -- The Philadelphia Eagles, with former college quarterback Gary Ricci

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:35:00 -0000

Gary Ricci joins Coach Smith for this week's "State of the Franchise" episode, where the former college quarterback and lifelong Birds' fan breaks down the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles, and whether they can win it all again in 2025.

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Battle at the Beach, and the making of a national showcase event -- with Collingswood (NJ) HS head football coach Mike McKeown

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:35:00 -0000

Mike McKeown, head football coach at Collingswood (NJ) High School and one of the principle organizers of the Battle at the Beach football showcase, explains how he helped recruit some of the nation's top teams to New Jersey for one of the country's premier kickoff events

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The NFL has a field goal problem. Here's what it can do about it.

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:35:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Smith discusses Cam Little's 70-yard field goal in week one of the pre-season, and what the NFL should do now that kickers have gotten too good.

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Openers: 10 observations from Week 1 of the NFL pre-season

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:35:00 -0000

Cincinnati's big gamble. A 70-yard field goal. Shedeur Sanders passing his first test. The NFL failing theirs. There's plenty to discuss from Week 1 of the NFL pre-season. Join Coach Kevin Smith as he breaks it all down.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Ego and its impact on leadership, NFL pre-season narratives, and tips on beating the house

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:22:00 -0000

On this week's episode of The Hot Route at The Call Sheet Daily, Coach Smith and Pez discuss how an inflated ego warps your sense of reality, the top storylines for week one of the pre-season, and tips on how to beat the house at blackjack and roulette.

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The transient nature of coaching: how to change jobs and establish yourself in a new program, with Coach Zach Davis

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:35:00 -0000

Zach Davis, a longtime head football coach in the state of Maryland, joins Coach Smith to discuss the transient nature of coaching. What challenges do coaches face when they change jobs, and how do they establish themselves in a new program?

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State of the Franchise: The Jacksonville Jaguars, with "Jaguars Insider" producer Bryan Anthony Davis

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:35:00 -0000

On today's State of the Franchise show, Bryan Anthony Davis joins Coach Smith to discuss the Jacksonville Jaguars -- their past dysfunction, the Liam Coen era, the excitement surrounding Travis Hunter, and expectations for 2025.

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Youth sports in America are broken. Where did we go wrong?

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:45:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Smith examines the downfall of youth sports in America. What are the major problems we're facing, and how can we fix them?

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Openers: The NFL's three hold-out stars, and the odds they come to terms with their current teams

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:45:00 -0000

On this week's Monday Morning Opener, Coach Smith examines the ongoing contract negotiations of Micah Parsons, Terry McLaurin and Trey Hendrickson, and speculates on the chances they'll come to terms with their current teams.

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Thoughts and observations on the Pittsburgh Steelers from their training camp at Latrobe

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:30:00 -0000

Coach Kevin Smith shares his thoughts and observations on the Steelers on today's "Call Sheet Daily" show after his annual visit to their training camp at St. Vincent College in Latrobe

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Spread offense personnel and philosophy, with Shawnee (NJ) HS coach Dennis Scuderi

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:30:00 -0000

On this week's Whiteboard Wednesday episode at The Call Sheet Daily, Coach Kevin Smith is joined by Dennis Scuderi of Shawnee HS to discuss 10 and 11-personnel offense, and the philosophical principles of the spread.

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Remembering what true courage looks like on the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the "Indianapolis"

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:22:00 -0000

As we begin another football season, Coach Kevin Smith takes a moment on the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis to distinguish between the valor of an athlete versus that of a true soldier.

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Openers: How toughness and player development are integral to all sports, with NBA coaching legend Jim O'Brien

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:50:00 -0000

Jim O'Brien, former head coach of the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers, joins Kevin Smith to discuss the importance of player development, and how building mental and physical toughness is integral to success in any sport.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Ozzy, The Hulkster, and America's most cursed sports franchises

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:35:00 -0000

On this week's episode of The Hot Route, Coach Smith and Pez talk about the passing of several 80s icons, and which sports franchises are among America's most cursed.

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State of the Franchise: The Minnesota Vikings, with David Stefano from Vikings 1st and Skol

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:20:00 -0000

On today's State of the Franchise episode of The Call Sheet Daily podcast, David Stefano of the "Vikings 1st and Skol" show joins Coach Kevin Smith to discuss Minnesota's prospects for the 2025 season

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Whiteboard Wednesday: How Brian Flores baffles NFL offenses with unconventional blitzes and simulated pressures

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:30:00 -0000

On today's Whiteboard Wednesday episode of The Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith examines the blitz and simulated pressure packages of Vikings' defensive coordinator Brian Flores, and what makes them so effective

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Ranking the NFL's new head coaches on the pressure they'll face this season to win

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:35:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith ranks the seven new head coaches in the NFL based on the pressure each will face to win games in their first season on the job.

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Openers: 5 intriguing storylines to follow as NFL training camps get underway

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:35:00 -0000

Coach Kevin Smith opens another week of shows at The Call Sheet Daily by examining five interesting NFL storylines as training camps get underway, including the quarterback situations in Cleveland, Minnesota and Pittsburgh, as well as key rookies to keep an eye on.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Who would be the ultimate interview; and do star athletes make too much money?

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:15:00 -0000

On this week's episode of The Hot Route at The Call Sheet Daily, Coach Smith and Pez from Pez's Picks discuss who would be their most compelling interview; and whether the big-money contracts star athletes are receiving these days are justifiable.

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Coaches Roundtable: The football off-season at the high school level, with Steve Scanlon and Tyler Drob

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:50:00 -0000

Following up on Wednesday's interview with Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, Coach Smith is joined by Steve Scanlon (Egg Harbor Twp HS) and Tyler Drob (Cherry Hill East HS) to discuss what the off-season entails at the high school level.

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For an NFL head coach, the season never ends -- with 2x Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:50:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Smith interviews Kevin Stefanski, head coach of the Cleveland Browns, on the year-round nature of coaching in the NFL, and the details of preparing for a new football season.

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Top 10 NFL QB rankings -- Why does Jalen Hurts remain underappreciated?

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:05:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Smith reviews the Top 10 NFL quarterback list compiled by ESPN recently, and takes issue with where Jalen Hurts is ranked. Why does Hurts remain underappreciated throughout the league despite his success?

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Openers: The head coach as gardener -- why "pulling weeds" is essential to maintaining a healthy program

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:20:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith draws parallels between the role of a head coach and that of a gardener, and why "pulling weeds" is essential to maintaining a positive team environment

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Remembering the Burr/Hamilton duel, and the greatest rivalries and traditions in sports

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0000

On today's Hot Route episode of The Call Sheet Daily, Coach Smith and Pez from Pez's Picks discuss the Aaron Burr/Alexander Hamilton duel, the all-whites at Wimbledon, and the greatest rivalries and traditions in sports

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State of the Franchise: The Detroit Lions, with June Whitfield from "Bleachers to Speakers"

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:20:00 -0000

On today's "State of the Franchise" episode of The Call Sheet Daily, June Whitfield of the "Bleachers to Speakers" podcast joins Coach Smith to discuss life as a Lions fan, and the current optimism surrounding the team.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Triple option philosophy and variations, with Coach Brian Hindle

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:50:00 -0000

On this week's Whiteboard Wednesday episode of The Call Sheet Daily podcast, former Lower Cape May (NJ) high school head coach Brian Hindle discusses the triple option offense, and how it can allow an overmatched team to remain competitive against a more talented one.

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The 5 NFL teams who had the most interesting off-seasons in 2025

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:05:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith discusses which five NFL teams took the most interesting approaches to their off-season, and what it says about each team's outlook for 2025

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Openers: The greatest NFL conspiracy theories, and their origins

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:50:00 -0000

On this week's opener at The Call Sheet Daily, Coach Kevin Smith dives in on the Roswell conspiracy theory, born July 7, 1947, and uses it to explain contemporary conspiracies which include the NFL

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: 4th of July travels, and the allure of man vs. nature challenges

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:20:00 -0000

On this week's Hot Route episode of the Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith and Pez from Pez's Picks discuss the best travel destinations for the 4th of July, plus "man vs. nature" challenges and what makes them so alluring

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State of the Franchise: The Los Angeles Rams, with Mark and Ian from the "Rams Up" podcast on FFSN

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:05:00 -0000

On today's State of the Franchise episode, Coach Kevin Smith talks with Mark and Ian from the "Rams Up" podcast about the optimism surrounding L.A.'s prospects entering the 2025 season.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: The benefits of including packaged plays in your offense

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:50:00 -0000

On today's Whiteboard Wednesday episode of The Call Sheet Daily, Coach Kevin Smith discusses the benefit of packaged plays in an offense, and some of the most common concepts used in the game today

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Why do trades like the Minkah Fitzpatrick-Jalen Ramsey blockbuster rarely occur in the NFL?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:06:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith explains why so few star players get traded in the NFL, and why the Minkah Fitzpatrick-Jalen Ramsey deal is the exception and not the norm

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Openers: Why the public financing of sports stadiums is a bad idea

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:50:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith argues that the overwhelming use of taxpayer dollars to fund privately-owned sports stadiums does not create enough benefit to outweigh the cost to the public

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: The NBA has an injury problem; and can you be a great coach if you worry about being "liked?"

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:50:00 -0000

On this week's "Hot Route" episode, Pez and Coach Smith discuss the increasing frequency of Achilles injuries in basketball, whether coaches compromise their effectiveness if they worry about being liked, and Pez's proposal for "drum circle diplomacy" in the United States.

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State of the Franchise: The New York Jets, with Brandyn Pokrass from The League Winners

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:50:00 -0000

Former New York Jets insider Brandyn Pokrass joins Coach Kevin Smith to talk Aaron Glenn, Justin Fields and the love/hate relationship that is being a Jets fan on today's "State of the Franchise" episode of The Call Sheet Daily

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Creating explosive plays in your offense, with Cedar Creek (NJ) head coach Jim Melody

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:50:00 -0000

Championship-winning head coach Jim Melody of Cedar Creek High School in New Jersey joins Coach Smith for this week's Whiteboard Wednesday show, where the topic is how to create explosive plays in your offense.

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The Ace Bailey drama, and what it means for the future of the NFL draft

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:15:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith discusses Rutgers men's basketball player Ace Bailey's attempt to dictate his landing spot in Wednesday night's NBA draft, and whether Bailey could inspire college football players to do the same.

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Openers: A position-by-position look at the NFL's potential breakout stars of 2025

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:40:00 -0000

Shea Gilgeous-Alexander took over the NBA in 2025. Who might do the same in the NFL this coming season? Coach Kevin Smith examines the league's potential breakout stars in today's Monday Morning Opener.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: The best and worst athletes at overcoming adversity, plus the enduring greatness of "Jaws" 50 years later

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:50:00 -0000

On today's episode of "The Hot Route," Pez from Pez's Picks and I discuss J.J. Spaun's comeback U.S. Open win, the best athletes at rebounding from adversity, and memories of the epic movie "Jaws" on the 50th anniversary of its release

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State of the Franchise: The New England Patriots, with Nick Hogan from "Foxborough Frenzy"

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:50:00 -0000

Nick Hogan from the Foxborough Frenzy podcast joins Kevin Smith for Thursday's "State of the Franchise" episode, where we break down the new-look New England Patriots

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Building a plan for your team's summer training sessions, with Coach Steve Scanlon

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:05:00 -0000

Coach Steve Scanlon returns to The Call Sheet Daily to talk with Kevin Smith about the summer training window for football teams, and how best to use it to prepare for the fall season

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31 years ago today, the O.J. Simpson Bronco chase changed America forever

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:50:00 -0000

On the 31st anniversary of the O.J. Simpson Bronco chase, Coach Kevin Smith examines the enduring changes the Simpson case created in America

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Openers: Three UFL rules the NFL would be wise to adopt

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:50:00 -0000

Coach Kevin Smith begins a new week of shows by discussing Saturday's UFL championship, what the NFL can learn from the spring league, and a few UFL rules it should adopt to make its product more interesting

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: A bucket list for sporting events, plus U.S. Open talk and movie sequels we'd love to see

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:50:00 -0000

Pez from Pez's Picks joins Coach Smith for their weekly "Hot Route" show, where the conversation involves a bucket list for sporting events, the challenges of playing Oakmont, and movie sequels we'd love to see

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State of the Franchise: The Pittsburgh Steelers, with Steelers beat writer Nick Farabaugh

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:50:00 -0000

Pittsburgh Steelers beat writer Nick Farabaugh from PennLive joins Coach Kevin Smith for the weekly "State of the Franchise" episode to talk about the buzz out of Pittsburgh during the team's mandatory mini-camp.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: It's Vince Lombardi's birthday, so let's talk Power Sweep

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:40:00 -0000

On this week's Whiteboard Wednesday episode of The Call Sheet Daily, Coach Kevin Smith honors Vince Lombardi on what would have been his 112th birthday by analyzing Lombardi's signature play -- the Power Sweep.

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The House v. NCAA decision will put an end to college football as we know it

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:35:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith examines the effects of the House v. NCAA ruling that will now allow member-schools to directly pay their athletes, and why this is likely to change college football forever

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Openers: In memory of Jim Marshall, and history's most misremembered athletes

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:35:00 -0000

On this week's Monday morning opener at The Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith honors the passing of Minnesota Vikings great Jim Marshall, and recalls similar athletes who are misremembered for their greatest failures

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers, and why athletes who speak their minds are controversial

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:50:00 -0000

This week on the "Hot Route" at The Call Sheet Daily, Coach Kevin Smith and Pez from Pez's Picks dive in on the Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers, and why many Americans dislike athletes who speak out on subjects beyond sports

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State of the Franchise: The New York Giants, with Josh Solomon from FFSN's "The Giant Take"

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:50:00 -0000

On our weekly "State of the Franchise" episode, Coach Kevin Smith profiles the New York Giants with Josh Solomon from FFSN's "The Giant Take" podcast. Will Jaxson Dart be the starting quarterback, will Brian Daboll survive the season, and can New York compete with the heavyweights of the NFC East? Tune in for the conversation.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Defensive execution in the two-minute drill, with Coach Jim Harritopulos

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:50:00 -0000

Coach Jim Harritopulos joins The Call Sheet Daily to discuss defensive execution in the two-minute drill, including thoughts on "prevent" defense, bringing pressure and end-game strategy.

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Ranking the best NFL players to retire in their prime

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:50:00 -0000

In the wake of the news that Detroit Lions Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow has retired at age 29, The Call Sheet Daily unveils its list of the best NFL players to call it quits while in the prime of their careers

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Openers: What football coaches can learn from Seal Team 6 about practice

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:50:00 -0000

Coach Kevin Smith opens the week at The Call Sheet Daily by examining the Seal Team 6 raid that captured Osama bin Laden and discussing how the team's preparation provides a great lesson for football coaches.

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: The Stefon Diggs dilemma, more PGA cheating, and are parents too involved in their children's lives?

Fri, 30 May 2025 11:50:00 -0000

Join Coach Smith and Pez from Pez's Picks as they discuss what the Patriots should do with Stefon Diggs in the aftermath of his party boat scandal, plus more cheating allegations on the PGA tour and whether American parents are too involved in their children's lives

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State of the Franchise: The Washington Commanders, with Washington Football Weekly's Will Kramer

Thu, 29 May 2025 11:50:00 -0000

Will Kramer, of the Washington Football Weekly podcast on FFSN, joins Coach Kevin Smith to break down the Washington Commanders, as they attempt to build on a surprising 2024 season

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Offensive execution in the two-minute drill

Wed, 28 May 2025 11:45:00 -0000

Coach Paul Callahan joins Kevin Smith on The Call Sheet Daily to discuss how offenses prepare for and execute high-pressure two-minute situations.

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Four takeaways from the first 100 episodes of The Call Sheet Daily

Tue, 27 May 2025 12:35:00 -0000

On the 100th episode of The Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith shares some of the lessons he's learned over the past five months from a host of great guests and a foray into a new career

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Openers: A Memorial Day tribute to the complicated legacy of Pat Tillman

Mon, 26 May 2025 11:55:00 -0000

On this Memorial Day, Coach Kevin Smith remembers former Arizona Cardinals safety Pat Tillman, who was killed in 2004 while fighting for the U.S. Army in Afghanistan

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Bonnie and Clyde, The Tush Push, and the fine line between cheating and finding a way to win

Fri, 23 May 2025 12:35:00 -0000

Join Coach Smith and Pez from Pez's Picks as they discuss a variety of topics in their Friday "Hot Route" conversation, including America's fascination with criminals, the survival of the Tush Push, and whether bending the rules in pro sports makes you a cheater.

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State of the Franchise: The San Francisco 49ers, with The Gold Standard's Rob Guerrera

Thu, 22 May 2025 11:50:00 -0000

Rob Guerrera, from the Gold Standard Network and the "Stats on Fire" podcast, joins Kevin Smith to discuss the 2025 season outlook for the San Francisco 49ers

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Training athletes for the mental strain of competition, with Coach Wayne Mazzoni

Wed, 21 May 2025 11:55:00 -0000

Longtime college baseball coach Wayne Mazzoni joins Kevin Smith for a special Whiteboard Wednesday episode of The Call Sheet Daily, where our focus is on training athletes for the mental challenges of competition

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In the NFL's ever-evolving scheme war, offenses are thinking big again

Tue, 20 May 2025 12:58:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith explains how NFL offenses are countering the move defenses have made towards smaller linebackers and sub-packages by embracing an old concept: big personnel.

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Openers: Is the linebacker position being devalued in modern football?

Mon, 19 May 2025 12:55:00 -0000

Coach Kevin Smith kicks off a new week of shows at The Call Sheet Daily by discussing how changes in the game of football have led to transitions in linebacker play, and whether the position is losing its value

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The Hot Route, with Pez from Pez's Picks: Conspiracy theories, horse race etiquette, and Bill Belichick's fascinating second act

Fri, 16 May 2025 11:50:00 -0000

On this week's episode of The Hot Route (Conversations on football and life), Kevin Smith and Bill Pesda dive in on Pez's NBA winning streak, whether the NBA draft lottery was rigged, the NFL schedule, the Preakness, and the fascinating second act of Bill Belichick

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State of the Franchise: The Cleveland Browns, with FFSN's John Suchan

Thu, 15 May 2025 11:50:00 -0000

John Suchan of the Fanatical Elves Network joins Coach Smith to discuss the state of the Browns, including their big trade at the top of the draft, the team's quarterback drama and what a successful 2025 season will look like.

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Reflections on 50 years as a head football coach, with New Jersey coaching legend Chuck Donohue (Part Two)

Wed, 14 May 2025 11:50:00 -0000

In Part Two of our series with New Jersey coaching legend Chuck Donohue, Paul Callahan and I ask Coach Donohue to share some of the key insights on his craft after 50 years as a head football coach.

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The evolution of the game of football over the past 50 years, with New Jersey coaching legend Chuck Donohue (Part One)

Tue, 13 May 2025 11:50:00 -0000

In Part One of a two-part series, Kevin Smith and Paul Callahan are joined by New Jersey coaching legend Chuck Donohue to discuss Coach Donohue's observations on how football has evolved throughout his 50+ year coaching career

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Openers: The consequences of missing on a quarterback high in the NFL draft

Mon, 12 May 2025 12:50:00 -0000

Join Coach Kevin Smith as he dives into the recent history of teams drafting and developing their own quarterbacks, and why those who spend high draft picks and miss suffer the consequences

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The Hot Route: Conversations on football and life, with Pez from Pez's Picks

Fri, 09 May 2025 12:50:00 -0000

In this new weekly feature, Coach Smith and Pez pay tribute to Ronnie Lott and Bill Cowher, discuss what made "The Wire" an epic television series, and debate the morality of gambling on the election of a pope.

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State of the Franchise: The Dallas Cowboys, with FFSN's Michael Davis

Thu, 08 May 2025 12:50:00 -0000

Join Coach Kevin Smith and FFSN's Michael Davis as they discuss the George Pickens trade, and other Dallas Cowboys issues, in this opening installment of The Call Sheet's "State of the Franchise" series

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Whiteboard Wednesday: The pros and cons of pre-snap movement in an offense

Wed, 07 May 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Join Coach Kevin Smith as he dives into the question of why offenses use pre-snap movement, their pros and cons, and the most popular shifts and motions in football today

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Roger Bannister's record mile reminds us that football is the ultimate team sport

Tue, 06 May 2025 12:50:00 -0000

Coach Kevin Smith reveals how Tuesday's anniversary of British track star Roger Bannister becoming the first person to run a sub-4:00 mile serves as a great reminder that football is the ultimate team sport.

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Openers: The growing influence of 7-on-7 in football, with NLG founder Marcus Hammond

Mon, 05 May 2025 12:50:00 -0000

Coach Marcus Hammond joins Kevin Smith to discuss his Next Level Greats (NLG) training program, and how increased participation in 7-on-7 events is impacting the football landscape.

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Five things we learned from the 2025 NFL draft

Fri, 02 May 2025 13:40:00 -0000

Join Coach Kevin Smith as he examines five big takeaways from the 2025 NFL draft, including why teams were unwilling to overpay for quarterbacks

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The sport of football through the eyes of a journalist, with reporter Mark Trible

Thu, 01 May 2025 12:50:00 -0000

Long-time sports journalist Mark Trible joins Coach Smith to discuss football from a reporter's perspective, including thoughts on why his hat has become iconic.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Building an effective screen game, with Rancocas Valley (NJ) head coach Garrett Lucas

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:10:00 -0000

Coach Kevin Smith is joined by Garrett Lucas, head coach at Rancocas Valley (NJ) High School , to discuss the keys to building a successful screen game

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How do you determine value in the NFL draft? with FFSN CEO Ken Wisnefski

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:50:00 -0000

Coach Kevin Smith is joined today by FFSN CEO Ken Wisnefski to discuss how value is determined in the NFL draft. Ken's experience building businesses has made him an expert in understanding investment. Join Ken and Kevin for a great discussion on investment versus value in the draft.

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Openers: The Shedeur Sanders drama is a reflection of contemporary America

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:55:00 -0000

Coach Kevin Smith opens the week at The Call Sheet Daily by reflecting on the epic draft slide of Shedeur Sanders, and what it reveals about life in modern America

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Which players are the best scheme fits from Round One of the NFL draft?

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:35:00 -0000

On today's show, Coach Kevin Smith discusses the best scheme fits from Round One of the NFL draft, and why that concept is so important in the selection process

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What makes the NFL draft America's greatest reality show?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:50:00 -0000

It's draft day in the NFL! Grab your popcorn and join Coach Kevin Smith, as he examines the drama and intrigue that makes the draft so compelling

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Whiteboard Wednesday: The versatility of the Mesh concept, with Coach Paul Callahan

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Veteran coach Paul Callahan returns to the show to break down the Mesh passing concept, and what makes it a popular scheme at every level of football

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The best and worst NFL teams at drafting impact players

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:50:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily show, Coach Kevin Smith examines the success rates of NFL teams at landing impact players in the draft over the past five years

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Openers: Remembering the "Man in the Arena" speech, and its significance to the sport of football

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Coach Kevin Smith draws upon Theodore Roosevelt's famous speech to examine how its message of action and perseverance still resonates in the world of football

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The changing landscape of college recruiting, with State College (PA) head football coach Matt Lintal

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Pennsylvania State Coach of the Year Matt Lintal of State College HS joins Coach Smith to discuss the challenges of navigating the rapidly changing college recruiting process

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The challenge of evaluating NFL draft prospects, with former Falcons scout Rodrik David

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Former NFL scout Rodrik David returns to The Call Sheet to discuss the process of evaluating draft prospects, and why it's important to consider more than just their film

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Breaking down the "Tite" front, with Coach Tim Watson

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Championship-winning coach and former NFL player Tim Watson joins Coach Kevin Smith to break down one of the hottest schemes in defensive football -- the "Tite" front

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Rory McIlroy, Joe Montana, and the challenge of competitive pressure

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Join Coach Kevin Smith as he reflects on examples of high-pressure competitive situations, and the mechanisms successful athletes use to conquer them

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Openers: Nico Iamaleava and college football's NIL dilemma

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Coach Kevin Smith opens a new week of shows with an analysis of Nico Iamaleava's divorce from Tennessee, and how NIL is affecting the college football landscape

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The Air Raid Offense, Part Two - with Sam Houston State head coach Phil Longo

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:50:00 -0000

In Part Two of our series, Coach Smith interviews Sam Houston State head football coach Phil Longo about his long history of success running the Air Raid

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The Air Raid Offense, Part One: Origins and Philosophy

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:50:00 -0000

In part one of a two-part series, Coach Smith dives into the history and philosophy of the Air Raid offense, and why it's become so popular in modern football

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Defensive game-planning, with former Browns' assistant Phil Eisenstein

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Coach Phil Eisenstein, who has experience at the high school, college and NFL level, brings his broad perspective to today's show to discuss defensive game-planning.

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How much does arm strength matter for an NFL quarterback?

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:52:00 -0000

Today on The Call Sheet Daily, Coach Kevin Smith examines the debate over arm strength, and whether NFL quarterbacks can be successful without elite arm talent

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Openers: The curious case of momentum, and how it effects athletic performance

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Join Coach Kevin Smith as he discusses the nature of momentum in a sporting event. What is it, how is it created, and why does it seem so prominent in football?

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An early look at NFL betting lines for 2025, with Pez from "Pez's Picks"

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:50:00 -0000

FFSN's Pez from "Pez's Picks" joins Coach Kevin Smith to discuss the early NFL betting lines for 2025, and who he likes in this weekend's college basketball Final Four

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The crucial role of advance scouting in the NFL, with former Atlanta Falcons scout Rodrik David

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Former NFL scout Rodrik David talks with Coach Kevin Smith about the duties of an advance scout, and why their work in so important to building an NFL game-plan

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Whiteboard Wednesday: How to build a game-day call sheet, with Coach Steve Scanlon

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Steve Scanlon joins Kevin Smith for our "Whiteboard Wednesday" show to discuss the factors that go into the construction of a coach's game-day call sheet

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Is the business of specialized training damaging the nature of youth sports?

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:50:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Call Sheet Daily, Coach Kevin Smith looks at how the booming business of personalized training is reshaping the nature of youth sports

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Openers: What makes someone "a player's coach?"

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Join Kevin Smith as he examines the characteristics that make a "player's coach," and why that label is perceived as both a compliment and a criticism

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Reflections on six decades of training high-performance athletes, with Fritz Hastings

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Fritz Hastings, who began training football players in the 1970s, joins Coach Smith to discuss the evolution of high-performance training, and the lessons he's learned over six decades

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Does an NFL prospect's Pro Day workout really impact his draft stock?

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith examines the numbers that matter most at Pro Day workouts, and the degree to which these affect a prospect's draft stock

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Whiteboard Wednesday: The versatility of the inside zone play, with Coach Dan Boguszewski

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Former head coach and current offensive coordinator at Williamstown (NJ) High School Dan Boguszewski joins Coach Smith to break down the inside zone play, and its many uses

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Wilt Chamberlain, Mel Blount, and the fate of the "Tush Push"

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Call Sheet Daily, Coach Kevin Smith discusses the history of banned acts in the NFL, and whether the "Tush Push" should join the list

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The option-based Wing-T offense, with Coach Sal Marchese (Part Two)

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:50:00 -0000

In Part Two of their interview, Kevin Smith and Paul Callahan talk with 12x championship-winning coach Sal Marchese's about his option-oriented Wing-T attack

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Building toughness in a football program, with Coach Sal Marchese (Part One)

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0000

In Part One of a two-part discussion, Coach Kevin Smith is joined by Paul Callahan and 12x state champion Sal Marchese to discuss how to build physical and mental toughness in a football program

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From Jay Berwanger to Travis Hunter: How Heisman Trophy winners have fared in the NFL

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Coach Kevin Smith takes a deep dive on the success of Heisman Trophy winners in the NFL, and speculates on the prospects of 2024 recipient Travis Hunter

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Whiteboard Wednesday: What makes the Power Read concept so difficult to defend?

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Today's "Whiteboard Wednesday" episode of The Call Sheet Daily podcast takes a deep dive into the Power Read concept, and what makes it challenging to defend

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How has free agency changed the NFL landscape for 2025?

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Pez from "Pez's Picks" and FFSN CEO Ken Wisnefski join Coach Kevin Smith to discuss the best moves in free agency so far, and how it has reshaped the NFL landscape after just one week

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Openers: Does spending big in free agency equate to success on the field?

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0000

On today's Call Sheet Daily podcast, Coach Kevin Smith studies the correlation between big spending in free agency and overall success. Do the teams that spend the most money often win big?

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The benefits of a "next play" mentality, in football and in life

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Today, Coach Kevin Smith examines the impact our mental approach has on our performance, on and off the football field

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A free agent's football journey, with former NFL quarterback Joe Callahan

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Former NFL quarterback Joe Callahan joins Kevin Smith to discuss his career as an undrafted free agent, and the lessons he learned playing with the likes of Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees

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Whiteboard Wednesday: What factors do coaches consider when constructing an offense?

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Kevin Smith is joined by Andrew Daley, head football coach at Gateway Regional (NJ) High School, for a Whiteboard Wednesday discussion on the factors coaches consider when building an offense

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Is Aaron Rodgers the most polarizing figure in professional sports?

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Today, Coach Smith weighs in on the potential landing spots for Aaron Rodgers in NFL free agency, and examines the factors that have made him one of the most polarizing figures in professional sports

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The NFL is flush with cash, and players are getting PAID. How did it get this way?

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0000

On today's "Call Sheet Daily" podcast, Coach Kevin Smith discusses the exploding NFL salary cap as teams prepare to spend massive sums of money in free agency

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What are the keys to rebuilding a struggling football program?

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:50:00 -0000

Atlantic City HS (NJ) head coach Keenan Wright joins Coach Smith to discuss the keys to rebuilding a struggling program, and how Keenan has revitalized football at ACHS.

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What does the spy-thriller series "The Americans" teach us about the NFL off-season?

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:50:00 -0000

On today's show, Coach Smith references the hit television series "The Americans" to draw parallels between Cold War-era espionage and the NFL off-season

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Breaking down the wide receiver route tree

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:50:00 -0000

Veteran coach Paul Callahan joins Coach Smith to discuss the wide receiver route tree, and why certain routes were emphasized at the NFL Scouting Combine

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Notes from the Combine, Part Two: Separating fact from fiction at the Combine

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:50:00 -0000

In part two on his trip to the NFL Scouting Combine, Coach Kevin Smith sorts through the media reports from Indianapolis to determine what's credible and what's speculation

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Notes from the Combine, Part One: The best workouts and interviews in Indy

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:50:00 -0000

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Reflections on life in America on the long drive to Indianapolis

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:50:00 -0000

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Breaking down the odd and even defensive fronts

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

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How will NFL teams proceed with the demand for franchise quarterbacks outweighing the supply?

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

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Openers: Lessons learned over the course of a fourteen-year head coaching career

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

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The inexact science of scouting college football players

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

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The best and worst experiences from 30 years of attending football clinics

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

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Whiteboard Wednesday: How offenses use tempo to stress their opponents

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

Veteran coach Steve Scanlon joins Kevin Smith for this week's "Whiteboard Wednesday" feature, where they discuss the various forms of tempo offenses use, and the challenges they present to a defense.

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The New Normal: Bill Belichick aims to create the NFL's "33rd team" at North Carolina

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

University of North Carolina quarterbacks' coach Matt Lombardi joins Kevin Smith to discuss how Bill Belichick's approach to program-building may create a "new normal" in college football.

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Openers: A President's Day Mount Rushmore of the greatest NFL players

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

Join Coach Kevin Smith as he does a President's Day tribute to the NFL by building a Mount Rushmore of the four greatest football players ever to play the game.

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How do you establish great culture in a football program?

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

Join Kevin Smith and his guest, Jim Murphy, a former championship-winning coach from Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, as they discuss the meaning of culture in a football program, and what it takes to create a great one.

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The Portal: Evaluating the quarterback class in the 2025 NFL draft

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

Coach Kevin Smith is joined today in "The Portal," our Thursday college football show on The Call Sheet Daily, by FFSN analyst Andrew Wilbar to break down the quarterback class in the 2025 NFL draft.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: The Vic Fangio defensive system, and how it stifled the Chiefs

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

Join FFSN's Kevin Smith and his guest, veteran coach Frank LaSasso, as they explain the evolution of Vic Fangio's defensive system, and how he implemented it to perfection in Philadelphia's Super Bowl win over the Chiefs.

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The New Normal: Running backs are back, and it's great for the game of football

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

On Tuesdays, the "New Normal" looks at emerging trends in the game of football. Today, Coach Kevin Smith discusses the resurgence of the running back position, and what it means for the upcoming NFL draft.

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Openers: Ranking the most dominant post-season teams of the past 25 years

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

Join Coach Kevin Smith as he analyzes where Philadelphia's march to the Super Bowl 59 championship fits among the most dominant title runs of the past 25 seasons

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Friday Forecast: Best bets and predictions for Super Bowl LIX, with Pez and Ken Wisnefski

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

Coach Smith is joined by two of FFSN's best and brightest -- in-house gambling guru Bill Pesda from Pez's Picks, and FFSN CEO Ken Wisnefski -- to discuss the big game, the best available prop bets and their personal predictions.

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The Portal: Which players upped their draft stock at the Shrine and Senior Bowls?

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

Coach Kevin Smith is joined for The Call Sheet Daily's Thursday college football show by Brandyn Pokrass of Just League Winners, as they discuss the popularity of college showcase games, and the players who stood out at the Shrine and Senior Bowls.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: How will the Chiefs defend Philadelphia's rushing attack in the Super Bowl?

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

Join Coach Kevin Smith and his guest, long-time defensive coordinator Jim Harritopulos, for a "Whiteboard Wednesday" discussion in which they break down how Kansas City might try to slow down the vaunted Philadelphia rushing attack in Super Bowl 59.

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The New Normal: Should Super Bowl Monday become a national holiday?

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

In this week's "New Normal" conversation, Coach Kevin Smith is joined by Gloucester City, NJ councilman Ed Cilurso to discuss the social and economic implications of the Super Bowl, and whether the country should treat the game like a holiday.

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Openers: Breaking down the coaching matchups that will define Super Bowl LIX

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000

Sirianni vs. Reid. Moore vs. Spagnuolo. Reid and Nagy vs. Fangio. Super Bowl LIX is loaded with coaching storylines. Join Coach Kevin Smith and his guest, Shane Haff from the Eagles Pin-and-Pull Network, as they break them down.

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Friday Forecast: Three football fans reflect on five decades of devotion to their team

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:50:00 -0000

The Friday Forecast on The Call Sheet Daily looks at the weekend ahead on the NFL calendar. With no games on this bye week between the conference championships and the Super Bowl, Coach Smith takes a deep dive on the meaning of fandom with his lifelong friends, Gary Ricci and Wayne Mazzoni.

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The Portal: Welcome to the new college football, America's latest year-round sport.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:50:00 -0000

On Thursdays, Coach Kevin Smith enters "The Portal," for his weekly college football discussion. Today, the conversation centers on how the off-season has disappeared in college football, and how the confluence of the transfer portal, NIL money, conference realignment and the expanded playoff system has turned it into a year-round sport.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: How the Chiefs defense buried the Bills with the blitz

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:50:00 -0000

Whiteboard Wednesday on The Call Sheet Daily is our opportunity to dive in to the X-and-Os of the game of football. Today, Coach Smith is joined by Coach Sean Matthews to analyze how Kansas City used a pair of well-executed blitzes to finish off the Buffalo Bills and win their fourth straight AFC championship game.

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The New Normal: The challenges of officiating as the game of football evolves

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:50:00 -0000

On Tuesdays, Kevin Smith examines "The New Normal," meaning changes or innovations that are affecting the game of football. Today, Leon Daniels, a long-time referee at the high school and college level, joins the coach to discuss the challenges referees face as they attempt to officiate a sport in transition.

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Openers: America hates the Chiefs. How did it get this way?

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:50:00 -0000

Monday mornings on The Call Sheet Daily are for "openers," where Coach Kevin Smith weighs in on the lead stories of the week. Today, he examines how the once-loveable Kansas City Chiefs have become one of America's most disliked franchises, and why so many fans will be rooting against them in the Super Bowl.

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Friday Forecast: Bills vs. Commanders is the Super Bowl America Needs

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:50:00 -0000

On Friday's on The Call Sheet Daily we do the Forecast, which previews the upcoming weekend in football. Today, Coach Smith discusses the upcoming NFL conference championship games, and makes the case for why a Bills-Commanders Super Bowl would be the redemption story America needs to see.

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The Portal: Analyzing Ohio State's championship run, with special guest Shawn "Big G" Gurley

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:50:00 -0000

On Thursdays on The Call Sheet Daily we enter "The Portal" to talk college football. Today, our discussion centers on the factors that allowed the Ohio State Buckeyes to claim the ninth national championship in their history, and the first-ever title in the 12-team playoff era.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: From Joe Gibbs to Chip Kelly, the counter-gap scheme continues to thrive

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:50:00 -0000

"Whiteboard Wednesday" is our mid-week feature on "The Call Sheet Daily," where we open the playbook and break down some of the more interesting schemes in the game of football. Today, Coach Smith and his guest, Paul Callahan, delve into the counter-gap scheme and show how it remains one of the most user-friendly concepts in football.

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The New Normal: The first year of the 12-team college football playoff was a success... sort of.

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:50:00 -0000

On Tuesdays on "The Call Sheet Daily," we do an episode titled "The New Normal," which looks at changes in the game of football. Today, our focus is on the 12-team playoff the NCAA college football committee debuted this season, and how it fared.

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Openers: Could Jayden Daniels and the Commanders really win the Super Bowl?

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:50:00 -0000

4-13 a year ago, the Washington Commanders are now just two wins from a Super Bowl title. How did we get here, and do they have a realistic shot? Join Coach Kevin Smith for a discussion on Washington's rapid ascension to the league's upper echelon.

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Friday Forecast: Best bets for this weekend's NFL playoff games, with Pez from Pez's Picks

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:50:00 -0000

On Fridays at "The Call Sheet Daily" we do the "Friday Forecast," which previews the upcoming slate of NFL games. Today, Pez from Pez's Picks provides his insight on the best betting lines for the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.

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The Portal: Notre Dame football alumnus Lionel Bolen discusses what a national championship would mean for the Irish

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:50:00 -0000

On Thursdays on "The Call Sheet Daily" we enter "The Portal," where our focus is on college football. Today, Lionel Bolen, the current head football coach at Eastern High School in southern New Jersey and a former Notre Dame football player, joins Coach Smith to discuss his experience at Notre Dame, its storied tradition, and what a victory in Monday night's championship game against Ohio State would mean for the program.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Why defending Baltimore's Zone-Read concept is so tricky

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:50:00 -0000

Our mid-week show on "The Call Sheet Daily" is entitled "Whiteboard Wednesday," where Coach Smith and a guest break down a popular scheme in modern football. On today's episode, Jim Harritopulos, a longtime head coach and defensive coordinator in southern New Jersey, joins Coach to explain the Zone Read scheme and how defenses attempt to slow it down.

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The New Normal: As the NFL expands its brand, does it risk oversaturating the market?

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:50:00 -0000

On Tuesdays, Coach Kevin Smith does a feature on his "Call Sheet Daily" podcast titled "The New Normal." This segment looks at changes in the ever-evolving game of football, both on and off the field. Today's segment features guest Ken Wisnefski, the founder and CEO of the Fans First Sports Network, as Ken and Coach Smith discuss the consequences of the league's expanding television market.

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Openers: Taking stock of the NFL teams eliminated from playoff contention during Wild Card weekend

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:30:00 -0000

On Mondays, Coach Kevin Smith hosts a segment called "Openers," which examines the top stories in the world of football that week. Today, his "state of the franchise" analysis of the teams who were eliminated from playoff contention during NFL Wild Card weekend reveals that four teams should feel pretty good about where they stand, while one has major questions to address.

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The Friday Forecast: Who needs a strong post-season the most -- Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson or Mike Tomlin?

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:50:00 -0000

On Fridays, "The Call Sheet Daily" delivers its "Friday Forecast," which previews the upcoming weekend in the NFL. Today, we examine the careers of Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Mike Tomlin, and discuss what this weekend's NFL Wild card games mean to their respective legacies.

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The Portal: Can James Franklin silence his critics with a win against Notre Dame?

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:30:00 -0000

On Thursdays on "The Call Sheet Daily," we run a segment called "The Portal," which focuses on college football. Our guest today is FFSN contributor and long-time Penn State analyst John Simpson, who will make the case that James Franklin can re-write his legacy and silence his critics by leading Penn State to a win in tonight's Orange Bowl over Notre Dame.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: North Dakota State's Stick-Draw RPO was a thing of beauty

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:50:00 -0000

On Wednesdays, "The Call Sheet Daily" does a "Whiteboard Wednesday" segment where Coach Smith discusses his favorite scheme from the past week's games. Today, he looks at a Stick-Draw RPO used by North Dakota State in their FCS Championship victory over Montana State on Monday night. His guest his Coach Paul Callahan, one of the most successful offensive play-callers in southern New Jersey.

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The New Normal: The Lions and Vikings showed us 4th downs ain't what they used to be

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:50:00 -0000

Tuesdays on "The Call Sheet Daily" are titled "The New Normal," where Coach Smith looks at new trends and styles in the ever-changing game of football. This week, he examines how attitudes towards 4th down have shifted, with Week 18's contest between the Lions and Vikings as evidence.

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Openers: The repercussions of NFL Black Monday

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Welcome to The Call Sheet Daily with Coach Kevin Smith, a podcast running Monday-Friday examining current news in the football world as well as scheme, culture, and coaching insight. Mondays on the show are "Openers," where we dissect an issue that will define the week ahead. Today, we look at "Black Monday," which is the annual firing of coaches across the league, and its repercussions.

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The Call Sheet w/ Kevin Smith: NFL playoff contenders vs pretenders and the evolution of the NFL QB

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:10:00 -0000

The NFL game is ever-evolving, and no position highlights this change like the quarterback position. What does the future of the position look like, and are we seeing it right now?

Also, who are some Contenders vs. Pretenders in the NFL Playoff Picture?

Join FFSN's resident coach, K.T. Smith reviewing all things NFL on Episode 88 of The Call Sheet on the Fans First Sports Network.

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