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Best Friends, Better RivalsWe're Back And With A Rebrand! Plus Our OFFICIAL NFL Mock Draft For 2025WELCOME TO THE NEW PODCAST! RPTB is no more, from now on we are known as Best Friends, Better Rivals! On behalf of Jake and I, we apologize for the long hiatus. Long story short my laptop bricked and we were unable to have access to our recording software but now with the upgrades we should have no issues moving forward.
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On this episode of Best Friends, Better Rivals, Adam and Jake start things off by going to their roots and breaking down the 2025 NFL Draft with their Official Mock Dr...2025-04-241h 41Best Friends, Better RivalsBlack Monday Reaction, Mock Draft of Non-Playoff TeamsIn this installment of RPTB, Adam and Jake give their thoughts on the firings of Black Monday and whether the decisions were right or wrong as well as firings that didn't happen that perhaps should've happened before going through a mock draft of the 18 teams not in the playoffs and going pick by pick giving what they believe each team will do
2025-01-091h 39Best Friends, Better RivalsNFL Week 18 Reaction, Early Wild Card ThoughtsAdam and Jake break down the results of the most pivotal Week 18 games before taking an early look at Super Wild Card Weekend
2025-01-071h 15Best Friends, Better RivalsIt All Comes Down To This! NFL Week 18 Preview, Coaching Speculation, No Record For SaquonOn the eve of the final week of the 2024-25 NFL regular season, Adam and Jake react to Saquon Barkley sitting for the final game against the Giants and not going for the all-time single season rushing record and question whether or not the Philadelphia Eagles are making the right decision. The guys also discuss key injuries heading into Week 18 before breaking down the 5 biggest and most important games in terms of both playoff seeding and home field advantage, including a colossal showdown between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings to determine the #1 seed in the NFC. Finally...2025-01-041h 53Best Friends, Better RivalsPurdy Crashes Vs. Lions, Jayden Daniels OROTY, Week 17 ReactionAdam and Jake break down the results of Monday Night Football and discuss whether the Lions are still the team to beat in the NFC and if Brock Purdy is worth paying $50 million a year. The guys also discuss Jayden Daniels rookie season and why he should be the Offensive Rookie Of The Year and if Sam Darnold should stay with Minnesota or search for a big contract with another team as well as the rest of Week 17 of the NFL regular season
2024-12-311h 34Best Friends, Better RivalsSeahawks-Bears Dud, Bets of the Week, Week 17 Eyes On 5, Playoff Implications and Game PicksIn this installment of RPTB, Adam flies solo and reacts to the Seattle Seahawks 6-3 win over the Chicago Bears and explains why both teams are going nowhere slowly and why DK Metcalf could be shipped off in the offseason before going over the most recent news around the league. Then he gives his favorite bets of the week before breaking down the 5 best games of Week 17 and analyzing the playoff implications each game has before giving his (and Jake's) picks
2024-12-281h 29Best Friends, Better RivalsChiefs Clinch AFC No. 1 Seed, Lamar MVP Leader?, TNF PreviewMerry Christmas from RPTB!!!
Adam and Jake react to the Kansas City Chiefs resounding victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers and explain why the Chiefs could be peeking at the right time while questioning if the Steelers are a serious threat in the AFC. The guys also break down the Baltimore Ravens routing the Houston Texans and discuss if Lamar Jackson is on his way to a 3rd MVP and how Houston looks like a shell without Tank Dell before previewing the Seattle Seahawks taking on the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football and making their picks
2024-12-2632 minBest Friends, Better RivalsWeek 16 Recap And Reaction, Christmas Doubleheader PreviewAdam and Jake are back in this Monday episode where they recap the best games of Week 16 of the NFL season and give their thoughts on both the outcomes as well as storylines emerging from the results. The guys then preview the two Christmas Day games before making their picks
2024-12-241h 21Best Friends, Better RivalsBroncos Collapse Against Chargers, Week 16 Eyes On 5 and Game PicksIn this solo installment of RPTB, Adam breaks down the Denver Broncos falling to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night and explain why Sean Payton's decision making at the end of the first half cost him tonight and could moving forward before transitioning into his favorite bets of the week before previewing the best Week 16 matchups in the NFL and giving both his and Jake's picks for each game
2024-12-211h 20Best Friends, Better RivalsWe're Back! Week 15 Recap, QB Benchings, Broncos-Chargers PreviewAdam and Jake are back after an episode hiatus to discuss the aftermath of Week 15 of the NFL regular season as well as the Atlanta Falcons benching Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. before previewing the primetime divisional matchup on Thursday Night between the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers
2024-12-191h 48Best Friends, Better RivalsRams Hold Off Niners, Deebo and Devondre Embarrass Themselves, News Roundup, Week 15 Eyes On 5 And Game PicksIn this solo installment of RPTB, Adam breaks down the fallout from the Rams victory over the 49ers on Thursday night and calls out Deebo Samuel's struggles and D'vondre Campbell's refusal to enter the game before transitioning to the news of the rest of the week before highlighting his top bets of the week. Finally, he picks the 5 best games of Week 15 and gives analysis on what to watch for before giving his (and Jake's) official picks of the week
2024-12-151h 24Best Friends, Better RivalsBelichick Joins College, Eagles Drama, Deebo Struggling?, TNF PreviewIn this installment of RPTB, Adam and Jake react to the University of North Carolina finalizing a deal with former NFL head coach Bill Belichick to become their next head coach for their college football program and discuss whether he will have success at the collegiate level and what to expect. The guys also cover the alleged drama between Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and his top receiver A.J. Brown and if this has the potential to derail the Eagles's championship aspirations. Then they discuss San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel refuting claims about his struggles this season...2024-12-121h 22Best Friends, Better RivalsBengals Outlast Cowboys, Josh Allen MVP, Eagles Concern?, Week 14 ReactionIn this installment of RPTB, Adam and Jake react to the Cincinnati Bengals holding off the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football and how this season should be considered an embarrassment for the Bengals organization and float the idea that Jamarr Chase could be on the move after this year. The guys then give their takes on the results of Week 14, including the Chargers-Chiefs, Panthers-Eagles, Bears-49ers, Falcons-Vikings, Browns-Steelers, and Bills-Rams. What strong opinions do they have as a result of Week 14?
2024-12-101h 32Best Friends, Better RivalsLions Clinch Playoff Berth Against Packers, Micah Backs McCarthy, Week 14 Eyes On 5 And Game PicksIn this installment of RPTB, Adam and Jake react to the Detroit Lions beating the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night to clinch a playoff berth and explain why this Lions team should be the favorites to win the Super Bowl and that Green Bay fans should feel good about their performance despite the loss. They then transition to the news and discuss Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin's season-ending surgery and question if this is truly it for the surefire Hall of Famer before talking about Micah Parson's endorsement of head coach Mike McCarthy and if that coupled with...2024-12-082h 16Best Friends, Better RivalsT-Law on IR, CMC Done For The Year, Azeez Al-Shaair and Diontae Johnson Suspended and TNF PreviewIn this installment of RPTB, Adam and Jake blast Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair's hit on Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence and explain why a 3 game suspension was well-deserved and the reaction from both head coach DeMeco Ryans and general manager Nick Caserio was out of line. They also break down the impact on Trevor Lawrence and how his season is over and why he should potentially try and force a trade out of Jacksonville. Then the guys react to 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey's season-ending knee injury and why this may be the last time we see the running...2024-12-051h 23Best Friends, Better RivalsBroncos Down Browns Amid Jameis Collapse, Week 13 ReactionIn this solo installment of RPTB, Adam reacts to the Denver Broncos's win over the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football and explain why we shouldn't be surprised by Jameis Winston's turnovers and how Denver could be a tough out in the playoffs for whoever they face due to an opportunistic defense and the play of Bo Nix. Then he goes over Week 13 and gives his thoughts on Eagles-Ravens, Bucs-Panthers, Seahawks-Jets, and Steelers-Bengals before giving some final closing thoughts on the Bears and how they will have issues in finding a new head coach
2024-12-031h 07Best Friends, Better RivalsThanksgiving Games Aftermath, Eberflus Blown Out Of The Windy City, Big 3 Games and PicksEdit: There was an error while uploading that caused the previous episode to be uploaded again. This has since been fixed and now has the proper episode. We apologize for the inconvenience
In this installment of RPTB, Adam and Jake react to the results of the Thanksgiving games as well as the Black Friday Special and go after the Chicago Bears for their time management and Head Coach Matt Eberflus's firing as a result. They also question whether or not the Kansas City Chiefs could be one and done in the playoffs after yet another l...2024-12-011h 59Best Friends, Better RivalsDanny Dimes Becomes A Viking, Nabers Frustration, Thanksgiving Games Preview and PicksHAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM RPTB!
In this installment of RPTB, Adam and Jake cover the news of the week so far, including Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Brandon Graham suffering a season-ending triceps injury and the impact it may have on the team. They also touch on New York Giants rookie receiver Malik Naber's frustration following his lack of targets in the first half of their blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and how this could be history repeating itself for the franchise. Finally, the guys go through the betting lines of the Thanksgiving trio of games as...2024-11-281h 35Best Friends, Better RivalsDerrick Henry Dominates Chargers, Week 12 Reaction, Rodgers Done in New York?In this installment of RPTB, Adam and a returning Jake break down Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens beating the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night and how Derrick Henry needs to continue to be the centerpiece of the offense in order for the Ravens to continue rolling. Then the guys give their takes on Eagles-Rams, Cardinals-Seahawks, Buccaneers-Giants, and Vikings-Bears before giving their thoughts on the drama that surrounds Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets and how this affects his legacy
2024-11-261h 35Best Friends, Better RivalsTNF Reaction, Daniel Jones Released, Brock Purdy Out, Eyes On 5 and Week 12 Game PicksOn another solo installment of RPTB, Adam breaks down the Cleveland Browns upsetting the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football and what it means for the Steelers's division chances before going in on Daniel Jones's comments on being benched and his release from the New York Giants and why the Mara Family could be considered among the worst owners in football. Next he dives into the news before giving his 3 favorite Bets Of The Week. Finally, Adam goes over the 5 best games of Week 12 before giving his (and Jake's) game picks
2024-11-241h 28Best Friends, Better RivalsDanny Dimes Doneso, Joe Douglas Canned, TNF Week 12 PreviewIn this solo installment of RPTB, Adam breaks down Giants QB Daniel Jones's benching and explains why the Giants waited too long to do so and they could be in trouble moving forward trying to find their next franchise quarterback in the draft. He also reacts to the New York Jets firing General Manager Joe Douglas and calls out owner Woody Johnson for acquiescing to Aaron Rodgers and how Jet fans could be in for a harsh rebuild over the next few years. Adam also gives his Betting Numbers To Watch before analyzing Week 12's Thursday night matchup between...2024-11-2155 minBest Friends, Better RivalsCowboys Are A Mess, Bo Nix Rooie of the Year?, and Week 11 ReactionsIn this installment of RPTB, Adam and Jake react to the Houston Texans dismantling the Dallas Cowboys and explain why this could be the beginning of a long road of misery for Cowboys fans as well as why Houston shouldn't be bought as a Super Bowl contender yet. The guys then break down Steelers-Ravens, Falcons, Broncos, Bengals-Chargers, Packers-Bears, and Bills-Chiefs and share their thoughts on each game and what the fallout of those outcomes could mean following Week 11
2024-11-191h 29Best Friends, Better RivalsEagles Hold Off Commanders, Injury Roundup, Week 11 Eyes On 5 And PicksIn this installment of RPTB, Adam and Jake analyze the Philadelphia Eagles win over the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football and why the Commanders could still win this division despite the loss and how the Eagles are good but still a little inconsistent to trust. The guys then break down the news of the week before Adam gives his 3 best bets of Week 11, and the pair breaks down the 5 best games of Week 11 in the NFL before making their weekly picks
2024-11-172h 05Best Friends, Better RivalsShane Waldron Canned, Richardson Back In The Saddle, Contenders and Pretenders, Week 11 TNF PreviewIn this edition of RPTB, Adam and Jake give their take on Shane Waldron's firing in Chicago and explain why head coach Matt Eberflus could be on the outs next. They also react to Deommodore Lenoir's extension with the 49ers and the impact that has moving forward as the team makes decisions in the offseason. The guys also discuss Anthony Richardson being announced as the starter for the rest of the season. Will we see improvement or could he be moved off? They also talk about Dak's season-ending surgery and give a hot take on what the Cowboys strategy...2024-11-141h 54Best Friends, Better RivalsRams Lay An Egg, EWeek 10 Reaction, Head Coach Hot SeatAdam and Jake react to the Miami Dolphins upsetting the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football and break down why the Rams could be in danger of falling behind in the NFC West division race, then they get into their reactions to Steelers-Commanders, Patriots-Bears, Lions-Texans, Bills-Colts, Eagles-Cowboys, Vikings-Jaguars, and Cardinals-Jets. What do Adam and Jake have to say about the results and where these teams stand after week 10? Finally, The guys point to 3 head coaches they believe are on the hot seat and could be on the way out
2024-11-121h 43Best Friends, Better RivalsRavens Sweep Bengals, Midseason Awards, Week 10 Eyes On 5Adam and Jake react to the Baltimore Raven's thrilling win over the Cincinnati Bengals and question whether or not this is the end of the Bengal's playoff hopes this year. They also react to Dak Prescott facing season-ending surgery and discuss whether or not Dallas is going to embrace the rebuild or continue considering themselves a contender. Next, the guys give their Midseason Awards before looking at the 5 best games of Week 10 and making their picks for the week
2024-11-102h 24Best Friends, Better RivalsTrade Deadline Reaction, Way Too Early Mock Draft, TNF PreviewAdam and Jake break down the fallout from the NFL Trade Deadline and go through the trades they believe can make an impact on their new teams and what it says about the teams who traded players away to acquire assets moving forward.
Then they look at the teams currently holding the first 16 picks in next year's draft and go pick-by-pick giving their thoughts on the needs of teams and who could be available for them to upgrade their rosters. Finally, they look ahead to Week 10's Thursday night matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore...2024-11-071h 27Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 9 Reaction, Chiefs Overcome Bucs on Monday Night, Dennis Allen GoneWe're now on Mondays too! Tune in every Monday to hear Adam and Jake break down their Eyes On 5 games as well as Monday Night Football right after it ends!
Adam and Jake react to the Kansas City Chiefs outlasting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime on Monday Night Football and explain why the Chiefs are the best moment team in the NFL,
Then they recap their Eyes On 5 games of Week 9, starting with the Cowboys-Falcons and why Dallas should be sellers at the trade deadline and should think to move Micah Parsons o...2024-11-051h 31Best Friends, Better RivalsTNF Recap, Zeke Not With Team, Bets of the Week, Eyes On 5 and Week 9 PicksAdam and Jake give their thoughts on the New York Jets upset win over the Houston Texans on Halloween night and discuss whether Jet fans should be excited or pump the brakes on the rest of the season. They also discuss Ezekiel Elliott not traveling with the team to Atlanta to take on the Falcons and question if he'll be missed in that offense.
Then Adam gives his Bets of the Week and the guys pick the 5 best games of Week 9 before going down the slate and giving their winners for each game
2024-11-031h 44Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 8 Reaction, AR Benched, Diontae Johnson To Ravens, Injuries Galore and TNF PreviewWith Jake returning, he and Adam react to their Eyes On 5 games and take aim at the Baltimore Ravens for giving up another 4th quarter lead in a loss to the Cleveland Browns as well as questioning whether the Chicago Bears will be able to establish consistency on offense this season after a heartbreaking loss to the Washington Commanders.
Then they break down the news of the week, including Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson being benched for Joe Flacco and Diontae Johnson being traded from the Carolina Panthers to the Baltimore Ravens. They also look at t...2024-10-311h 40Best Friends, Better RivalsRams vs. Vikings and Ref Incompetence, News Roundup, Week 8 Eyes On 5 and Game PicksOn this solo edition of RPTB, Adam reacts to the Los Angeles Rams beating the Minnesota Vikings amidst a controversial no-call and explains why the NFL cannot continue to ignore the gross and egregious incompetence of the referees and the need for changes. He also breaks down why the loss of Minnesota left tackle Christian Darrisaw isn't a total loss but could be concerning moving forward.
Then he goes through the news of the week including Lions receiver Jameson Williams being suspended for violating the PED policy and Tua Tagovailoa set to return after clearing c...2024-10-271h 16Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 7 Recap, Recent Transactions and Injury News, TNF PreviewAdam and Jake break down their Eyes On 5 games of Week 7 and talk about how the 49ers season may be done after sustaining more major injuries against the Chiefs and how the Lions vs. Vikings game could be the game of the year.
Then they dive into the most recent trades, including DeAndre Hopkins heading to the Kansas City Chiefs and discuss how this could be the exact thing needed to unlock their offense and cure Patrick Mahomes's woes so far. They also discuss Alvin Kamara's extension and key injuries in the league. Finally, they p...2024-10-241h 56Best Friends, Better RivalsTNF Recap, Kupp On The Move?, Eyes On 5 And Game PicksAdam and Jake react to the Denver Bronco's domination of the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football and discuss if Spencer Rattler is an NFL QB after a dismal performance and talk Bo Nix's potential. Then they shift to trade rumors involving Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp and whether or not he could be on the move. They also break down their picks for players who could have a new home before November.
Then they get into the news of QBs Mason Rudolph and Russell Wilson starting for their respective teams this week a...2024-10-202h 27Best Friends, Better RivalsWR Carousel, McNeill Extension, Season-Ending Injury News, TNF PreviewAdam and Jake react to the trades of Davante Adams to the Jets and Amari Cooper to the Bills and the impacts they could make on their respective new teams. Then they break down Alim McNeill's extension with the Lions and what this could mean for potential trade candidates following Aiden Hutchinson's season-ending injury.
Then the guys discuss the impacts of both Rasheed Shaheed and Andrew Thomas and the effect that their absences will have for their teams, and Russell Wilson being in line to make his season debut against the Jets and Arthur Smith's c...2024-10-171h 20Best Friends, Better RivalsBills Ground Jets, Week 6 Reaction, Coaches On The Hot SeatAdam and Jake give their thoughts on the Buffalo Bill's victory over the New York Jets on Monday Night Football and how the Jets may have wasted Aaron Rodger's best game of the season
Then they break down the Bucs rout of the Saints and how Baker Mayfield has evolved into a quarterback who can overcome mistakes and still be a winning quarterback and if Tampa is a threat in the NFC
The guys also discuss the Lions shellacking of the Cowboys and how Jerry Jones has poisoned the franchise with the constant false hope...2024-10-151h 14Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 5 Recap, Robert Saleh Scapegoated, Injury News, New QB Faces, TNF PreviewDISCLAIMER: Though we bring it up in the episode, the reason there was no episode this past weekend was due to a corrupted download and an unfortunate computer issue which caused the podcast to be deleted. We apologize for the lack of an episode before Week 5.
Adam and Jake break down their Eyes On 5 games for NFL Week 5 and discuss whether the Ravens and Commanders are the two scariest teams in the NFL, then discuss the firing of Robert Saleh and how Aaron Rodgers has no more excuses this season if he doesn't deliver for t...2024-10-101h 43Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 4 Recap, Jayden Daniels For MVP?, Injury Roundup, TNF PreviewAdam and Jake recap their Eyes On 5 for Week 4 and discuss why the Vikings should be considered the team to beat in the NFC and if Jayden Daniels could be an MVP frontrunner after his performance through the first 4 weeks, then break down injury news around the week.
They also react to Davante Adams requesting a trade from Las Vegas and the potential trade destinations for him, as well as Von Miller's suspension and Doug Pederson's future after calling out the team
Finally, they preview Thursday night's matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the...2024-10-031h 36Best Friends, Better RivalsTNF Reaction, Key Injury Roundup, Eyes On 5 and PicksAdam and Jake give their thoughts on the Dallas Cowboys defeating the New York Giants 20-15 on Thursday Night Football and why this win shouldn't inspire hope in Cowboys fans. Then they look at the key injuries from around the league and what impact their absences will have on their respective teams, and then pick their Eyes On 5 games of Week 4 and make their picks for each game
2024-09-291h 35Best Friends, Better RivalsNFL Week 3 Recap, News Around The League, TNF PreviewAdam and Jake break down the action from NFL Week 3 with the Eyes On 5 recap and explain why there may be time to panic in Dallas, then react to the latest news around the NFL. Finally they look forward to Thursday's matchup between the New York Giants and New England Patriots
2024-09-261h 32Best Friends, Better RivalsSolo Pod! TNF Reaction, Injury Updates, Favorite Bets of Week 3, Eyes On 5 and PicksOn this solo pod, Adam gives his thoughts on the New York Jet's clobbering of the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football and why the Jets should be cautiously optimistic, then gives updates to key players around the league. Adam also lists his favorite bets of the week, looks ahead to Week 3's best games, and gives both his and Jake's picks
2024-09-221h 11Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 2 Recap, Everyone Is Hurt, Bryce Young Benched, TNF PreviewAdam and Jake recap Week 2's Eyes On 5 Games and the fallout from each result, then discuss the amount of injuries to multiple stars through Week 2. They also give their thoughts on Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young being benched for Andy Dalton and what that may mean for him, and look ahead to Thursday Night Football's showdown between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets
2024-09-191h 46Best Friends, Better RivalsTNF Reaction, Should Tua Hang It Up, Injury Roundup and Week 2 PicksAdam and Jake discuss The Bill's victory over the Dolphins on Thursday Night Football and give their take on the Tua Tagovailoa's scary situation and whether or not it's time for him to retire. They also recap other injury news around the league, including Christian McCaffrey going on IR for at least four games, and finally give their picks for Week 2 of the NFL season
2024-09-151h 50Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 1 Reactions, Injury News, TNF PreviewAdam and Jake break down the Week 1 Eyes On 5 games and analyze what to take from each team's performance and what to look at moving forward, then discuss key injuries from Week 1 and give their picks for Thursday's matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins
2024-09-121h 33Best Friends, Better RivalsChiefs Take Down Ravens, Eagles Soar Over Pack, Jordan Love Injury, Week 1 Eyes On 5 And Game PicksAdam and Jake give their thoughts on Kansas City's win over Baltimore, the Eagles outlasting the Packers and how Jordan Love's injury will affect them moving forward, then cover the news before giving their first Eyes On 5 games and making their predictions for every game of Week 1
2024-09-081h 41Best Friends, Better RivalsTrent Williams Returns, Extensions Galore, Ravens/Chiefs and Packers/Eagles PreviewOn the first of many future Wednesday episodes, Adam and Jake break down Trent William's new deal with the 49ers and what it means for their Super Bowl aspirations, then go through the rest of the recent extensions happening around the league including Patrick Surtain's record breaking DB extension, then analyze and make their picks for Ravens/Chiefs and Packers/Eagles
2024-09-051h 28Best Friends, Better RivalsCeeDee and Aiyuk Extensions, OFFICIAL Predictions For 2024-25 NFL SeasonAdam and Jake discuss the extensions for CeeDee Lamb and Brandon Aiyuk and what the impact means for Jamarr Chase's aspirations to be the highest paid receiver in football, and then unveil their official predictions for the 2024-25 NFL Season, including their playoff teams, award winners, and who they believe will win it all in Super Bowl 59
2024-09-011h 41Best Friends, Better RivalsTua vs Brian Flores, Falcons Keep Terrell, Chiefs Extend Humphrey, Rookie QB RankingsAdam and Jake discuss Tua Tagovailoa's candid comments about former head coach Brian Flores and give their thoughts, then break down the news of the past week, and give their lists for who they believe will be the best rookie QB from the first rounders
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2024-08-251h 25Best Friends, Better RivalsOhio Team Extensions, Falcons Bolster Defense, Preseason Week 2 Standouts and Week 3 Look AheadAdam and Jake discuss the Browns and Bengals signing key contributors, the Falcons bolstering their defense via trade and free agency, two massive injuries to hopeful teams, and give their standouts for Preseason Week 2 and give their picks for the best game of Preseason Week 3
2024-08-181h 29Best Friends, Better RivalsNFL Preseason Week 1 Reactions, Player Spotlights, Fantasy Studs, Duds, and BudsAdam and Jake break down Week 1 of the NFL Preseason and spotlight players they believe can make an impact moving forward, highlight the games they will keep their eyes on in Preseason Week 2, and give the first of their players to target and avoid with their Studs, Duds, and Buds
2024-08-111h 28Best Friends, Better RivalsHOF Game Thoughts, Extensions and Training Camp News, NFC West Division PreviewAdam and Jake break down the Hall of Fame game and share their thoughts on the new kickoff being implemented, then delve into extensions and training camp news and injuries, and break down the NFC West and share their ceilings and floors for each team
2024-08-031h 56Best Friends, Better RivalsExtensions Galore! Tua and Jordan Love Break The BankAdam and Jake break down all the recent transactions in the NFL this week, including Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love's lucrative contract extensions
2024-07-271h 29Best Friends, Better RivalsAiyuk Wants Out, Meinerz Strikes It Rich, NFC East PreviewAdam and Jake discuss Brandon Aiyuk's trade request from the San Francisco 49ers and possible trade destinations, and break down the NFC East and give their ceilings and floors for each team
2024-07-211h 40Best Friends, Better RivalsRIP Jacoby Jones, Joe Schoen Is A Joke, Amon-Ra Isn't Human, NFC South PreviewAdam and Jake discuss the passing of former Super Bowl Champion Jacoby Jones, talk about Joe Schoen's negotiations with Saquon Barkley being revealed on Hard Knocks, Amon-Ra St. Brown playing through the year with a torn oblique and the Netflix "Receiver" series, then dive into the NFC South and give their analysis as well as their ceilings and floors for each team
2024-07-151h 29Best Friends, Better RivalsLamar Greatest Dual Threat QB Ever?, NFC North PreviewAdam and Jake discuss Cam Newton's claim that Lamar Jackson is the greatest dual threat QB of all time, then deep dive into the NFC North and give their ceilings and floors for each team
2024-07-081h 30Best Friends, Better RivalsAFC West PreviewWith no breaking news this week, Adam and Jake spend this episode breaking down the AFC West teams and each give their ceilings and floors for each team
2024-06-301h 22Best Friends, Better RivalsRhamondre Gets Money, Austin Ekeler Chargers Departure, AFC East PreviewAdam and Jake react to Rhamondre Stevenson's 4 year extension with the New England Patriots, Austin Ekeler's comments on Jim Harbaugh's Los Angeles Chargers, and then break down the AFC East and give their analysis on the ceilings and floors of each team
2024-06-231h 26Best Friends, Better RivalsCMC Gets The Cover, Tomlin Gets Extended, Trevor Cashes In, Where Is Rodgers?Adam and Jake give their thoughts on the Falcons being punished for tampering, Christian McCaffrey being named the cover athlete for Madden NFL 25, Tee Higgins signing his franchise tag and reporting to training camp and what that means for his future, Mike Tomlin getting an extension, Trevor Lawrence signing a massive $275 million dollar extension and the pressure that may come with it, Aaron Rodgers missing mandatory minicamp and how this could affect the Jets this season, and then forecast their favorite teams to take for 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years on this weeks Goldilocks segment
2024-06-161h 36Best Friends, Better RivalsRIP Larry Allen, Justin Jefferson Breaks The Bank, CMC Gets A Raise, AFC South PreviewAdam and Jake remember the legacy of the late great Larry Allen, react to Justin Jefferson's record-breaking contract, discuss Christian McCaffrey's extension and what that could mean for other 49ers players, and then give their insight on the AFC South and the ceilings and floors of each team
2024-06-101h 26Best Friends, Better RivalsBig Money For Top WRs, AFC North Preview & Roster AnalysisAdam and Jake react to the big extensions signed by Nico Collins and Jaylen Waddle and the impact it could have for their respective teams, discuss the Bears being featured on "Hard Knocks" and what could be learned, and then deep dive into the AFC North and break down the combined free agencies and drafts of each team and project the ceilings and floors for each
2024-06-011h 37Best Friends, Better RivalsF**k Harrison Butker, Dak is a Liar, Who's Over, Under, and Properly Rated?Adam and Jake discuss the Marvin Harrison Jr. Fanatics lawsuit, call out Dak Prescott on his "I don't play for money" stance, and then debut their new "Goldilocks" segment and reveal who they believe is overrated, underrated, or rated just right
2024-05-261h 34Best Friends, Better RivalsWinfield and Goff Cash In, NFL Schedule Release and Marquee MatchupsAdam and Jake react to Antoine Winfield Jr. and Jared Goff signing massive extensions and how important it is to lock up key players like them, then go through the NFL Schedule Release and break down the marquee matchups of each week
2024-05-191h 33Best Friends, Better RivalsBest and Worst Rookie QB Situations, Post-Draft Division WinnersAdam and Jake discuss which rookie QB they believe will succeed the most with their new teams and which will have struggles and then give their predictions for their NFL Division Winners post NFL Draft and compare to their post Free Agency predictions
2024-05-121h 15Best Friends, Better RivalsZeke Goes Home, Stars Get Paid, and NFL Draft GradesAdam and Jake react to the news of Ezekiel Elliott returning to the Dallas Cowboys, give their thoughts on the most recent big-money extensions, and pick out their top 3 best drafts of the NFL Draft
2024-05-051h 34Best Friends, Better RivalsNFL Draft Reactions Part II: Day 2 and Day 3 Recap and ThoughtsIT'S THE NFL DRAFT!!! Join Adam and Jake as they discuss Rounds 2-7 of the NFL draft and give their thoughts on the most impactful picks and how those players will improve their new teams
2024-04-281h 29Best Friends, Better RivalsNFL Draft Reactions Part I: First Round Recap and ThoughtsIT'S THE NFL DRAFT!!! Join Adam and Jake as they react to the first round of the NFL Draft, going pick by pick and giving their thoughts and analysis on all the prospects selected and how they believe they will fit into their new teams
2024-04-271h 30Best Friends, Better RivalsDevonta Smith Paid, FINAL Mock Draft, Applebee'sAdam and Jake discuss Devonta Smith's 3 year extension with the Philadelphia Eagles and what it could mean for A.J. Brown then dive into their final mock draft for the 2024 NFL Draft but with a twist, and touch on Applebee's becoming the official bar and grill of the NFL
2024-04-201h 50Best Friends, Better RivalsJosh Allen Gets Paid, Tom Brady Bu*****t, Pre-Draft Playoff PredictionsAdam and Jake react to Jaguars edge rusher Josh Allen signing a 5 year, $150 million dollar extension, give their thoughts on Tom Brady saying he might unretire at age 46, and make their updated playoff predictions as the NFL draft inches closer
2024-04-141h 32Best Friends, Better RivalsTransaction Talk, Diggs to Houston, "My Guy" Favorite Draft ProspectAdam and Jake discuss the latest signings and extensions from around the league, break down the Stefon Diggs blockbuster trade to the Texans and the impact on both teams, talk about the Bills next steps, and pick their favorite draft prospects in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft
2024-04-061h 12Best Friends, Better RivalsLatest Transactions, Highest Upside Team Offseasons So Far, NFL Rule ChangesAdam and Jake break down the biggest transactions throughout the league, give their teams who have the highest upside so far throughout the offseason, and discuss the new rule changes coming to the NFL in 2024
2024-03-311h 26Best Friends, Better RivalsKeenan Allen to the Bears, L'Jarius Sneed to the Colts, Mock Draft 2.0Adam and Jake give their thoughts on Keenan Allen to the Bears and the fallout for both Chicago and Los Angeles, react to the latest news about L'Jarius Sneed being traded to the Indianapolis Colts, and unveil their Mock Draft 2.0 following free agency
2024-03-231h 55Best Friends, Better RivalsMost and Least Impactful Free Agency Signings, Justin Fields trade, Free Agency ExplosionAdam and Jake give their list of most and least impactful moves throughout the first week of free agency, discuss Justin Fields being traded to the Steelers, and talk about the explosion of the free agency market as opposed to previous years
2024-03-171h 14Best Friends, Better RivalsCombine Standouts, Russ vs. Broncos, Biggest TransactionsAdam and Jake react to the combine and give their shining stars to keep an eye on heading into the draft, discuss the Russell Wilson/Denver Broncos drama and the fallout, and then look at the biggest transactions to have taken place before free agency.
2024-03-101h 20Best Friends, Better RivalsCombine Rumors, Free Agency Matchmaker, Way Too Early Playoff PredictionsAdam and Jake react to the Mecole Hardman vs. New York Jets situation, discuss combine rumors, play matchmaker for notable free agents as they pair them to realistic and ideal landing spots, and make their way too early playoff predictions for next season.
2024-03-021h 33Best Friends, Better RivalsThe Dog Days of the NFL Offseason Begin, Justin Fields Speculation, Salary Cap Expansion, Mock Draft 1.0The NFL Offseason has begun and Adam and Jake are here to break down all the news throughout! They react to Justin Fields unfollowing the Chicago Bears on social media, discuss the explosive rise of the salary cap as well as teams making cap room moves, and reveal their first mock draft of the offseason.
2024-02-241h 43Best Friends, Better RivalsSuper Bowl Fallout, Who's To Blame In San Fran, Wilks Out As DC, Mahomes the GOAT?Adam and Jake react to the Kansas City Chiefs repeating as Super Bowl Champs and beating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22, debate who's to blame for SF's collapse, discuss Steve Wilks being fired as the 49er's DC, and question if Patrick Mahomes has already earned the title of being the GOAT QB
2024-02-171h 12Best Friends, Better RivalsNFL Honors Reactions, X-Factors, Funny Super Bowl Prop Bets, Final Super Bowl PredictionsAdam and Jake give their final picks before Super Bowl LVIII, look at the ridiculous prop bets for the big game, name their key players and position groups to keep an eye on, and react to the NFL Honors ceremony.
2024-02-101h 01Best Friends, Better RivalsConference Championship Reactions, Head Coaching Hires, Early Super Bowl ThoughtsAdam and Jake react to the AFC and NFC Conference Championship games and share their thoughts on what each losing team can improve on, analyze the final two hires of the head coaching cycle, and give their early insight on the upcoming Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers
2024-02-031h 32Best Friends, Better RivalsDivisional Round Recap, Head Coaching Updates, Conference Championship Picks: Run Pass The BraincellAdam and Jake break down the results of the NFL Divisional Round, share their thoughts on the recent head coaching hires, and look ahead to the Conference Championship playoff games.
2024-01-271h 28Best Friends, Better RivalsWild Card Reaction, Head Coaching Moves, Divisional Round Predictions: Run Pass The BraincellAdam and Jake break down everything that happened during Super Wildcard Weekend, share their thoughts on coaching moves throughout the NFL, and make their picks for the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.
2024-01-201h 30Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 18 Recap, Black Monday Reactions, Super Wild Card Weekend Preview: Run Pass The BraincellOn this extra long version of Run Pass The Braincell, Adam and Jake give their thoughts on what happened in Week 18, react to the head coaching changes around the league and speculate on where the fired coaches end up, and then make their picks for Super Wild Card Weekend
2024-01-131h 49Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 17 Reaction, QB Draft Landing Spots, Week 18 Eyes On 5: Run Pass The BraincellAdam and Jake react to Week 17's games, give their thoughts on where the top QB's should land in the draft in a way-too-early prediction, and then make their picks for Week 18's best games.
2024-01-061h 34Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 16 Recap, Week 17 TNF and Saturday Reaction, Russell Wilson Benched, Week 17 Eyes On 5: Run Pass The BraincellDISCLAIMER: Apologies for any audio miscues! Jake was sick when we recorded this so there may be some coughing or other noises.
Adam and Jake react to Week 16's games, give their thoughts on Browns/Jets and Lions/Cowboys, speak out on Russell Wilson's benching, and make their predictions for the best games of Week 17.
2023-12-311h 47Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 15 Reactions, Rams/Saints Recap, Head Coach Predictions, Week 16 Eyes On 5: Run Pass The BraincellAdam and Jake give their thoughts on Week 15's best games, discuss the Rams win over the Saints, talk about the potential head coach moves in the offseason, and look ahead and give their predictions for the best games of Week 16
2023-12-231h 46Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 14 Recap, Live Bengals-Vikings Updates, Goodbye Brandon Staley, Week 15 Eyes On 5: Run Pass The BraincellAdam and Jake react to Week 14's Eyes on 5, touch on Mahomes's meltdown, react to the Raiders's 63-21 housing of the Chargers that resulted in Brandon Staley's firing, and give their picks for the best games of Week 15.
2023-12-171h 28Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 13 Recap, TNF Reaction, MVP Candidates, Week 14 Eyes on 5: Run Pass The BraincellAdam and Jake discuss their thoughts on what happened in Week 13 of the NFL season, their reaction to the Patriots beating the Steelers on Thursday Night Football, ranking their top 5 MVP candidates, and look ahead to Week 14's best games
2023-12-091h 33Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 12 Reactions, TNF Recap, Week 13 Eyes On 5 Predictions and Analysis: Run Pass The BraincellAdam and Jake break down and react to what happened in Week 12, cover the Thursday night thriller between the Dallas Cowboys and the Seattle Seahawks, and look ahead to the 5 best games of Week 13, including the NFC Championship rematch between the 49ers and Eagles.
2023-12-031h 32Best Friends, Better RivalsHoliday Game Recap, Eyes on 5 Week 12 Predictions, Early Playoff Bold Predictions: Run Pass The BraincellAdam and Jake break down the Thanksgiving and Black Friday games and then look ahead to the best of the rest for Week 12 and give their thoughts and predictions.
2023-11-261h 10Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 11 Recap, Matt Canada Canned, Who’s on the Hot Seat: Run Pass The BraincellOn this special Wednesday episode of Run Pass The Braincell, Adam and Jake recap Week 11's Eyes on 5 and also discuss Matt Canada's firing and what that may mean for the Steelers, and which coaches might be on the hottest of hot seats
2023-11-231h 09Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 10 Recap, Over and Under Achievers, Week 11 Eyes on 5 and Predictions: Run Pass The BraincellThank you for listening to Run Pass The Braincell! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
A fun football podcast hosted by Adam Skirko and Jake Miller, Run Pass The Braincell will cover NFL news with our opinions, games, offseason, trades, the draft, and pretty much anything else you can think of. From point spreads to football conspiracies, RPTB is your one-stop shop for football, banter, and overall fun. So come join in on the laughs of two best friends and maybe learn something about football!
2023-11-181h 32Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 9 Reactions, Midseason Awards, Week 10 Eyes on 5: Run Pass The BraincellThank you for listening to this episode of Run Pass The Braincell! Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
A fun football podcast hosted by Adam Skirko and Jake Miller, Run Pass The Braincell will cover NFL news with our opinions, games, offseason, trades, the draft, and pretty much anything else you can think of. From point spreads to football conspiracies, RPTB is your one-stop shop for football, banter, and overall fun. So come join in on the laughs of two best friends and maybe learn something about football!
2023-11-111h 28Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 8 Recap, Trade Deadline Reactions, Week 9 Eyes On 5, Midseason Check-In: Run Pass The BraincellJake and Adam react to Week 8 of the NFL season, the Trade Deadline, and make predictions for Week 9
A fun football podcast hosted by Adam Skirko and Jake Miller, Run Pass The Braincell will cover NFL news with our opinions, games, offseason, trades, the draft, and pretty much anything else you can think of. From point spreads to football conspiracies, RPTB is your one-stop shop for football, banter, and overall fun. So come join in on the laughs of two best friends and maybe learn something about football
2023-11-051h 14Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 7 Recap, Trade Deadline Predictions, Week 8 Eyes on 5: Run Pass The BraincellThank you for listening to this episode of Run Pass The Braincell! Make sure to follow and subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode!
A fun football podcast hosted by Adam Skirko and Jake Miller, Run Pass The Braincell will cover NFL news with our opinions, games, offseason, trades, the draft, and pretty much anything else you can think of. From point spreads to football conspiracies, RPTB is your one-stop shop for football, banter, and overall fun. So come join in on the laughs of two best friends and maybe learn something a...2023-10-291h 28Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 6 Recap, QB ER, Eyes on 5 Week 7, Trade Speculation: Run Pass The BraincellJake is back and we are ready to recap week 6 and give our predictions and insight for week 7 on this episode of Run Pass The Braincell! Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!
A fun football podcast hosted by Adam Skirko and Jake Miller, Run Pass The Braincell will cover NFL news with our opinions, games, offseason, trades, the draft, and pretty much anything else you can think of. From point spreads to football conspiracies, RPTB is your one-stop shop for football, banter, and overall fun. So come join i...2023-10-221h 25Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 5 Recap, Who’s the Worst Team, Eyes on 5 Week 6: Run Pass The BraincellA solo episode! Join Adam as he breaks down what happened in week 5, who's the disaster in the league, and forecast and predict what will happen in week 6 on this episode of Run Pass The Braincell
A fun football podcast hosted by Adam Skirko and Jake Miller, Run Pass The Braincell will cover NFL news with our opinions, games, offseason, trades, the draft, and pretty much anything else you can think of. From point spreads to football conspiracies, RPTB is your one-stop shop for football, banter, and overall fun. So come join in on the l...2023-10-1555 minBest Friends, Better RivalsWeek 4 Recap, TNF Reaction, Giants Dumpster Fire, Week 5 Preview: Run Pass The BraincellThank you for listening to this episode of Run Pass The Braincell! Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!
A fun football podcast hosted by Adam Skirko and Jake Miller, Run Pass The Braincell will cover NFL news with our opinions, games, offseason, trades, the draft, and pretty much anything else you can think of. From point spreads to football conspiracies, RPTB is your one-stop shop for football, banter, and overall fun. So come join in on the laughs of two best friends and pa...2023-10-081h 20Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 3 Recap, Dolphin’s Historic Beatdown, Lions/Packers Reaction, Eyes on 5 Week 4: Run Pass The BraincellWe hope you enjoy this new episode of Run Pass The Braincell! Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!
A fun football podcast hosted by Adam Skirko and Jake Miller, Run Pass The Braincell will cover NFL news with our opinions, games, offseason, trades, the draft, and pretty much anything else you can think of. From thoughts on point spreads, to maybe even some Madden talk, RPTB is your one-stop shop for football, banter, and overall fun. So come join in on the laughs of two b...2023-10-011h 05
Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 2 Recap, TNF Analysis, Justin Fields and the Bears, Week 3 Preview: Run Pass The BraincellHere is Episode 4 of RPTB! Audio quality is getting even better! We hope you guys are enjoying this podcast as much as we enjoy making it!
Welcome to Run Pass The Braincell! Join Adam Skirko and Jake Miller, two best friends who know a lot about football and a little about everything else as they break down the NFL every week! From betting odds to game predictions, you'll want to hear what they have to say! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
2023-09-241h 12Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 1 Recap, Jets Without Rodgers, Eyes on 5 Week 2: Run Pass The BraincellHere is the 3rd episode of RPTB! Make sure to check every Saturday for new episodes as that's when they'll be coming out!
Welcome to Run Pass The Braincell! Join Adam Skirko and Jake Miller, two best friends who know a lot about football and a little about everything else as they break down the NFL every week! From betting odds to game predictions, you'll want to hear what they have to say! New episodes every Saturday! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
2023-09-171h 00Best Friends, Better RivalsWeek 1 Preview, NFC Predictions, and Award Predictions: Run Pass The BraincellDISCLAIMER: This should now hopefully be the last episode that comes out late! The editing issues should be resolved as should the audio quality! Thank you to the people who are listening, you motivate us to keep putting these out!
Welcome to Run Pass The Braincell! Join Adam Skirko and Jake Miller, two best friends who know a lot about football and a little about everything else as they break down the NFL every week! From betting odds to game predictions, you'll want to hear what they have to say! Make sure to subscribe so y...2023-09-171h 20
Best Friends, Better RivalsChiefs-Lions Preview, AFC Playoff Predictions: Run Pass The BraincellDISCLAIMER: The first two episodes of the podcast were recorded much earlier but were pushed back due to editing complications. The name of the podcast is very appropriate in this instance. Hopefully it's not too much of an issue and it doesn't ruin your listening experience!
Welcome to Run Pass The Braincell! Join Adam Skirko and Jake Miller, two best friends who know a lot about football and a little about everything else as they break down the NFL every week! From betting odds to game predictions, you'll want to hear what they have to s...2023-09-131h 50