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CMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 178: What I Like About You - 2024 EditionRyan Risher joins us to give your fantasy team some hope.
2024-11-1411 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 177: Which Coast is the Best Coast?We are joined by Matt and James on this episode of the CMB FF Football Podcast!
2024-10-0932 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 176: The Grades Are InWhen you win the league and the pick-em, you earn the right to grade everyone else's picks. Join us as Jake shares his analysis of this year's CMB draft.
2024-09-0436 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 175: 2024 Mock DraftJake joins us to talk about his CMB championship win and reveal his 2024 mock draft.
2024-08-1932 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 174: Keepers Gonna KeepThis week, Zach and Matt share who you've chosen to keep in this year's draft, look at the long list of new homes for your league favorites, and reveal 15 things to avoid as you plan for the draft.
2024-08-1429 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 173: Playoff Time with Guests Jordan Iwanyszyn and Jake Standifer2023-12-1433 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 172: Standings If There Was No Median Score with Special Guest Matt Suggs2023-11-1735 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 171: You’re Next with Special Guest Greg Lucius2023-11-0933 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 170: Biggest Regret So Far & The 200 Point Club with Special Guest Cameron Reed2023-11-0235 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 169: The 2023 ”What I Like About You” with Ryan Risher2023-10-2634 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 168: New Dad Energy with Special Guest Jordan Pace2023-10-1946 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 167: Substitutions Proposal, Week 4 Recap, and Big Orange BulliesIt was a big week as we have a new #1 team. The Big Orange Bullies join us to discuss their early success. Ryan Risher also makes an appearance discussing his comeback on MNF.
2023-10-0635 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 166: Live From SubwayRoss Garrison joins us this week for our Call of the Week and all things Week 4!
2023-09-2927 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 165: Almond JoyInstead of a "Call of the Week" we have a "Host of the Week" as James and Blake of The Almond Brothers join Zach for the CMB Fantasy Football League Podcast.
2023-09-2131 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 164: Draft Reflections, Changes and PicksOn this episode, we discuss the changes made to the league, an extremely active first week of FAAB, several surprises on the All Pro Team, and we make our picks of the week.
2023-09-1442 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 163: Jake’s Draft GradesJake Standifer returns to evaluate and grade this year's CMB draft.
2023-09-0735 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 162: Jake’s 2023 Mock DraftJake Standifer has done the research, observed the trends, and made his picks for the first round of the 2023 CMB Fantasy Football League Draft.
Will he make the right picks? Will Jordan Pace bring BBQ to the draft? Find out on this episode.
2023-08-2527 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 161: Good Ole’ Rocky Top!This week on the CMB FF Podcast:
-We discuss the flurry of trades in the NFL
-We look at WCW’s record setting week on the All-pro Team.
-We make our picks of the week (including a #1 verses #2 Matchup of the Week)
-and Matt plays some “Rocky Top”
2022-11-0249 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 160: What I DON’T like about youIt's a Super Sized episode of the CMB Podcast this week!
Jordan Pace joins us for our call of the week and introduces a new segment.
We cover All Pro Teams, Picks of the Week, Tweets of the Week, FAAB and Trade Discussions, and a Discussion about Substitutions!
It's a great episode, no thanks to Russell Wilson.
2022-10-201h 10CMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 159: It’s Rivalry Week!It's the Wombat Bowl 2022!
Rivalry week is here.
This week, we overreact on this year's first round, The O-Train makes an appearance, and Ross Garrison begins a new rivalry!
2022-09-2946 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 158: What I Like About YouWe're on the move to week 3
On this week's episode we...
...Look back at Week 2 (Come on Titans!)
...Take a look at the All Pro Team (Thanks Dolphins)
...Check out FAAB Spending (Whoa Greg!)
...Make our Picks of the Week (Big Matchup of the week this week)
...And Ryan Risher brings some positivity in our Call of the Week.
2022-09-2249 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 157: We’re Sorry Devin SingletaryWeek One is in the books!
In This Week's Episode: The Best and Worst Picks from the Draft, The All-Pro Team, Picks of the Week, Show Me The Money (FAAB Spending) and Blind Ranking of NFL headlines.
Jordan Iwanyszyn joins us for the "Call of the Week" as he heads for a Jordan vs Jordan matchup.
2022-09-1536 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 156: Draft Grades and Season PredictionsZach and Jake take us through the best and worst of this year's CMB Draft. Jake grades each teams draft and makes his choice for the Ice Bucket and the League Champion (keep in mind...Jake picked Jordan last year!)
Don't forget to set your line-ups (Risher!) and make your picks!
2022-09-0738 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 155: No FlowersIt's the last episode before this year's draft!
In this episode, we:
- Look at Jake's Mock Draft (and get a potential spoiler from BOB on the first pick)
- Take a trip around the NFL for all of this weeks FF news (there isn't much news!)
- Have our first "Picks of the Week" of the new season
- Dive a little deeper in to the ECW/WCW rivalry. Ross gets the first word and Courtney throws a Knock Out Blow (You don't want to miss this!)
2022-08-2428 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 154: Jake Standifer‘s 2022 CMB Mock DraftIt's an annual tradition! Jake takes a stab at this year's CMB Fantasy Football Draft!
2022-08-2018 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 153: The Times They Are A-ChanginA New Champ
A New Team
A New Season
The Pre-Draft Meeting is upon us! It's time to get excited for another season of the CMB Fantasy Football League. Matt, Zach, and a NEW Co-Host talk pre-draft meeting, the best and worst players from last season, and tips you need before you come to this year's draft.
Last year's CMB FFL league champ, Jordan Pace, joins us for our call of the week!
2022-07-2841 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 152: This is it! Don‘t get scared now!The regular season is in the books! We are in cruise control into the playoffs.
We hear from the top team, the bottom team, and Carver Moore.
Join us as we recap the season and look ahead to the O-Train's victory parade through the playoffs????
2021-12-1747 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 151:Ice Ice Bucket Challenge Baby!We are one week from the 2021 CMB Fantasy Football League Playoffs. 5 teams have clinched a spot. 5 teams are on the bubble. 4 teams have a real shot at this year's ice bucket!
We talk to Chayce Gaw with our call of the week, hear a new take from the O Train, and welcome a new special guest host!
Join us as we get ready for an action packed week 14!
2021-12-0849 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 150: The Band Is Back TogetherJoin us as we celebrate our 150th episode.
We talk memories, hear from you, and look ahead to week 13.
Will the O-Train finally be derailed by Risher this week???
Will there be a change in the top 8 as we move toward the playoffs???
Will Big Orange Bullies jump into the Ice Bucket Discussion???
Jordan, Zach and Matt discuss on this special anniversary edition!
2021-12-011h 11CMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 149: Happy Thanksgiving (Especially to the Almond Brothers)We're heading into week 12 and the O-Train keeps rolling!
Will H&F (I mean O-Train Crossing) change their name after being destroyed by 50 points?
How many teams will clinch a playoff spot on Thanksgiving Week?
Why is Sarah Fuller mentioned on this week's episode?
Join us to find out!
2021-11-2442 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 148: Tecmo Power Runners and Cam Newton are BACK!!!!!!Week 10 is in the books.
StrongSide and the Tennessee Titans eek a win out to stay at 8-2 (barring last second stat corrections!)
Tecmo Power Runners have the biggest week in CMB to beat H&F and look to keep rolling agains Big Orange Bullies (Chayce has something to say about that).
We have a fantastic Matchup of the Week and a new bumper for the O-Train!
We apologize in advance for talking about FAAB, Bad Thanksgiving Sides and Yahoo Plus.
Make your picks of the week and remember the...2021-11-1744 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 147: The O-Train rolls on and Kemps Crew reloads!It's Week 10 fellas! It's a tight race at the top of the CMB Standings!
Did you know the Atlanta Braves won the world series? We talk Braves, Titans, the Almond Bros and Kemps Crew's trades. Teams let us know what picks they are thankful for this year.
You don't want to miss the changes we made to the Matchup of the Week Bumper!
2021-11-1041 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 146: How Bout Them Braves!It's Week 9 in CMB!
On a week when the Titans grab a stranglehold on their division, lose MVKing to a broken foot, sign Adrian Peterson, and head into Sunday Night Football against the Rams, we're still celebrating the BRAVES WINNING THE WORLD SERIES!
If you're not a Braves fan, this may be tough to listen to, but don't worry! Matt and Zach still cover all things CMB Fantasy Football as we cross the halfway point of the season.
We have Week 8 Observations, a terribly low All-Pro Team, Big spending on free agents, and a n...2021-11-0346 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 145: Chop OnWeek 7 is in the books. The Braves are in the series and the Titans are rolling! Greg Co couldn't hold on to first place and Brian couldn't get his picks in, so there's a shake up in the league standings!
We talk Braves, Titans, FAAB, Picks, Halloween Candy and more!
2021-10-2739 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 144: Monday Night Football Changes EverythingWe're cruising into week 7. We have a new leader at the top of the league standings with GregCo. Tecmo Power Runners fell back into Ice Bucket Position. Injuries are piling up and Bye Week decisions have to be made.
We talk about Monday Night Football, The Rise of the Almond Brothers, and Kevin White is our call of the week!
2021-10-2046 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 143: Bring on the Bye Weeks!We're ready for week 6. It's time to see if your bye week draft strategy even existed.
Week 5 was a record-setting week in CMB! Tecmo Power Runners move out of the basement, Monday Night Football is stressing StrongSide out, and WCW is giving Tannehill one more chance.
Pace in Your Face is still in 1st place. This week, they face the team with the highest point total in the CMB league...The Almond Brothers!
Titan Up! Chop On! Enjoy this week's podcast!
2021-10-1338 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 142: These Are Unprecedented TimesWeek 3 is complete. The NFL has been wild and the CMB standings are following suit!
In this episode, we talk "The Kick", Monday Night Manning, Tecmo's unusual standing, the battle of the two undefeated teams, and we talk to the 2020 Ice Bucket Champs!
We also introduce a new segment to end the show.
Enjoy!
2021-09-3038 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 141: First Place in your Face!The Titans kick off our week with an incredible win, and the CMB was represented in Seattle.
Jordan Pace joins us for the Call of the Week to talk Titans, draft strategies, and thoughts on his 1st place league standing.
We talk Monday Night Manning, All-Pro team, the league leaders at each position, and make our picks of the week.
2021-09-2238 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 140: Bounce Back WeekIt's Week 2! It's time for the Titans to bounce back...and maybe your fantasy team!
We talk, FAAB (Risher spent how much?!?!), League Pick-em (Brian and Zach are both in first place?!?!), The All-Pro (Was it every player that played against the Titans?!?!), and make our Picks of the Week.
It's time for the WOMBAT BOWL! Collins and Ross square off on our Call of the Week!
2021-09-1528 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 139: Jake‘s Draft Grades and Week 1 PicksZach welcomes a special guest host to the podcast this week as Jordan Pace makes his return!
Zach, Jordan, and Jake review the draft event, share grades for every team's draft, and make picks for week one.
Enjoy this week's super-sized edition, set your line-ups, and remember to make your picks for the league pick-em!
2021-09-0851 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 138: Jake Standifer‘s 2021 CMB Mock DraftIn this episode, Jake takes a shot at the first round of the 2021 CMB draft, Jake and Zach discuss draft food and new logos, and we hear breaking news about draft picks, substitute drafters, and potential team mergers.
2021-09-0123 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 137: Breaking NewsOn this week's episode, we celebrate birthdays, talk the Field of Dreams, find out how teams prepare for the draft, hear some breaking news from Jordan Iwanyszyn, and say farewell to Tim Tebow.
2021-08-1830 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 136: Tecmo Power Runners, Draft Guides on Ebay and Win PercentagesTwo weeks in a row!
Matt Collins, Zach Henson, and Matt Suggs discuss the upcoming draft, make some fantasy player predictions and try to guess what FAAB stands for.
We're joined by Jeff Gaw of the Tecmo Power Runners for our Call of the Week!
2021-08-1130 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 135: The ReturnIt's been 328 days!
The CMB Fantasy Football League Podcast returns with pre-draft meeting discussion and a Call of the Week from the last-place team and the team with the 1st pick in this year's draft.
2021-08-0427 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 134: Jake's 2020 CMB Draft GradesThe CMB Fantasy Football Draft has passed and the season begins tonight!
- Jake reviews his mock draft and grades each teams draft performance
- Week 1 Picks of the Week
- Jordan and Zach make their predictions for this year's CMB Fantasy Season
2020-09-101h 02CMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 133: Jake Standifer's 2020 CMB Mock DraftThe 16th annual CMB Fantasy Football League season begins this Friday (September 4th) with the draft. We welcome Jake Standifer (Kemp's Crew) to present his annual mock draft of the first round.
2020-09-031h 06CMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 132: Best Team Moves of Season XV, Special Guest Ryan RisherPace and Zach record for the first time since the 2019 CMB Playoffs began and recap last season's winners.
Zach picks the best moves made by each CMB last season, either in the draft or via free agency/trade.
Ryan Risher of DRAGON ENERGY joins to defend his Ice Bucket Challenge video, talk Titans, and of course, Slim Jims.
COVID-19 has postponed and cancelled all public events. What will we do if the NFL season is postponed?
Which CMB team would you rather spend an apocalypse with?
2020-04-0340 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 131: Playoff EditionThe playoffs are here…with an epic stat correction in favor of Your Worst Nightmare!
The Ice Bucket is locked in…with an epic collapse by Dragon Energy!
The podcast returns…with an epic special guest co-host!
PLUS:
- Week 13 All-Pro Team
- Week 14 Playoff Picks of the Week
- Locks and Bold Predictions
- Tweets of the Week
2019-12-0623 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 130: CMB Thanksgiving List, Week 13 PreviewIt's the season of giving thanks, and teams from CMB pay respect and gratitude to the players who've made their 2019 fantasy football season worth while.
PLUS:
- Week 12 All-Pro Team
- Week 13 Picks of the Week
- Locks and Bold Predictions
2019-11-2743 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 129: Week 12 Preview, Special Guests Jeff and Rob Gaw (Tecmo Power Runners)Jeff and Rob Gaw join the podcast to talk all things Tecmo Power Runners!
With just two more weeks left in the regular season, several teams bet the farm in FAAB and go all out for some key names.
PLUS
- Week 11 All-Pro Team
- Week 12 Picks of the Week
- Locks and Bold Predictions
2019-11-2145 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 128: Week 11 PreviewThe CMB playoff puzzle has it's first two pieces in place, as the Tecmo Power Runners and the East Coast Wombats have officially punched their tickets!
We recap the big week in FAAB and the (mostly) uneventful trade deadline.
PLUS
- Week 10 All-Pro Team
- Week 11 Picks of the Week
- Locks and Bold Predictions
2019-11-1540 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 127: Week 10 Preview, Special Guest Greg Lucius (GregCo)We welcome Greg Lucius (GregCo) to assess his season through the first nine weeks. With the QB1 and WR3 in CMB, the future looks bright for Greg as he prepares for a playoff run.
PLUS
- "Show Me The Money" FAAB Review
- Week 10 Picks of the Week
- Locks and Bold Predictions
REMINDER: Saturday, Nov. 9, is the TRADE DEADLINE in CMB. Make money moves while you still can!
2019-11-0742 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 126: Week 9 PreviewIn this Halloween edition, we look at some tricks and treats of the week ahead as we preview Week 9.
PLUS
- "Show Me The Money!"
- Week 9 Picks of the Week
- Locks and Bold Predictions
2019-11-0138 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 125: Week 8 Preview, Special Guests James Lane and Blake Keylon (The Almond Brothers)James Lane and Blake Keylon of The Almond Brothers join this episode following their two-game winning streak that's taken them from last place to the last team in the current playoff standing!
With injuries and old age woes to Delanie and Witten, has James conceded his long-standing title as CMB's official Tight End Whisperer?
PLUS
- Show Me The Money!
- Week 7 All-Pro Team
- Week 8 Picks of the Week
- Locks and Bold Predictions
2019-10-2648 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 124: Jake Standifer's Mid-Season CMB ReviewIn this special edition episode, Jake Standifer of Kemp's Crew joins Pace and Zach to give his analysis of each of the 14 teams in CMB through the first seven weeks of the regular season.
We talk highs, lows, best and worst moves, and Jake gives his review of each team's starting lineup through the first half of the league year.
2019-10-2547 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 123: Week 7 Preview, Winnie's Picks of the WeekZach returns to co-host this Week 7 episode, as we recap the low-scoring Week 6 and look ahead to more bye weeks and injuries affecting Week 7 matchups.
Another Henson makes an unexpected debut on the podcast to make a few Week 7 picks! Will H&F soon become H&H&F?
PLUS
- Show Me The Money!
- Week 7 Picks of the Week
- Locks and Bold Predictions
2019-10-1639 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 122: Week 6 Preview, Special Guest Jake StandiferJake Standifer (Kemp's Crew) co-hosts this Week 6 edition, previewing all the Week 6 matchups in CMB.
Our trip around CMB covers the highest point total for an All-Pro Team this season, and possibly of all time.
PLUS
- Show Me the Money!
- Week 6 Picks of the Week
- Locks and Bold Predictions
- Tweet of the Week
2019-10-1049 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 121: Week 5 PreviewEpisode 121: Week 5 Preview
Our trip around CMB includes a recap of the Week 4 All-Pro Team, which largely involves the high-scoring Rams-Bucs game.
Show Me the Money! Mariota finds new life, the No. 2 WR in PIT lands a roster spot in CMB, and Minshew Mania remakes its way to CMB on an unsurprising squad.
PLUS
- Week 5 Picks of the Week
- Locks and Bold Predictions
2019-10-0433 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 120: Week 4 PreviewReturn of the Zach! Zach returns after his Week 3 Bye to co-host this Week 4 episode. We take our weekly trip around CMB and recap Week 2's All-Pro Team, dominated by GregCo and Kemp's Crew.
Show Me the Money! Ronald Jones II highlights this week's FAAB recap in a week with lots of moves and activity from StrongSIDE. Will Bruce Arians finally favor Jones over Peyton Barber?
PLUS:
- Week 4 Picks of the Week
- Locks and Bold Predictions
2019-09-2631 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 119: Week 3 Preview, Special Guest/Host Matt Suggs (StrongSIDE)Producer Matt Suggs replaces Zach as co-host in this Week 3 episode. We take our weekly trip around CMB and recap Week 2's All-Pro Team. Some familiar names are at the top of the standings, but their path there has been questionable to say the least.
Deebo Samuel is this week's high-dollar FAAB pickup in a week where H&F made several money moves.
To close, we preview Week 3's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Titans and Jaguars. Will Mariota bounce back from his poor Week 2? What's the Jags' plan for Jalen Ramsey following his...2019-09-1942 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 118: Week 2 Preview, Special Guests Ross and Reed Garrison (East Coast Wombats)We take a trip around CMB and recap the heavy hitters from Week 1! Some surprising names at the top of the standings after one week, but again, it's only Week 2.
Ross and Reed Garrison of East Coast Wombats join this episode for easily Ross's tamest and most-pleasant appearance to date. ECW appears to have hired a PR department along with their analytics department (Reed), and it's working on Pace and Zach.
PLUS:
- Week 1 All-Pro Team
- FAAB Recap and the John Ross post-breakout hype
- Week 2 Picks of...2019-09-1255 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 117: 2019 CMB Draft Recap, Week 1 PreviewFootball is BACK! No, really. Real football is here, and we preview Week 1 in the NFL with our first "Picks of the Week" for 2019!
We welcome back Jake Standifer (Kemp's Crew) to review his mock draft from last week, offer his favorite steals and reaches, and rate and review each CMB team's draft in a rapid-fire recap. SPOILER: Kemp's Crew is a big fan of Kemp's Crew.
PLUS:
- AFC East Preview
- AFC West Preview
- Quick Chat with Siri
2019-09-051h 02CMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 116: Jake Standifer's 2019 CMB Mock Draft, Special Guest Matt Suggs, AFC South PreviewToday's the day! The 15th annual CMB Fantasy Football League season begins tonight (August 30) with the draft. We welcome Jake Standifer (Kemp's Crew) to present his annual mock draft of the first round.
But first, Matt Suggs (StrongSIDE) makes some announcements regarding tonight's draft and leaves no surprise/doubt on his team's first-overall pick.
PLUS:
- "He Belongs Here" pairing prediction of players on CMB teams
- AFC South Preview
2019-08-3053 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 115: Mike DiRocco (ESPN), NFC West & AFC North PreviewWe welcome back ESPN's NFL Nation reporter Mike DiRocco for his third-annual Jacksonville Jaguars preview. Teaser: Mike has Zach sold on Dede Westbrook.
Real, regular-season football is just two weeks away, and we continue our divisional previews around the league.
Divisional Preview: NFC West
- How soon is too soon to draft Kittle?
- Where can one go wrong with LAR's offense?
- Kyler Murray: The Great Unknown for 2019
- Does SEA finally have a workhorse RB?
Divisional Preview: AFC North
- Buy...2019-08-2344 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 114: AB's Feet, NFC East PreviewAB has lost his mind (and his helmet), and we recap the latest in the #HelmetGate and frostbite saga in Oakland.
Divisional Preview: NFC East
- Saquon or Zeke: Who's the No. 1 fantasy RB?
- PHI's TE duo is tops in the NFL
- The rest of the division is hot, fantasy garbage
2019-08-1540 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 113: HOF Game (Football is Back!), NFC South PreviewEpisode 113 was recorded during the Hall of Fame game between the Falcons and Broncos, the official start to the NFL preseason. Have we mentioned football is back?
Michael Thomas gets PAID, and Julio Jones's payday isn't in the too distant future.
Le'Veon Bell apologies to fantasy owners for 2018 and wants to make it up in 2019.
Divisional Preview: NFC South
- Brees or Ryan? Who's No. 1 for fantasy?
- Kamara or McCaffery. 1a/1b, or is there a No. 1?
- Julio, Michael Thomas, Mike Evans. But where's CAR's...2019-08-0239 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 112: NFL Training Camp Talk, NFC North PreviewEpisode 112: NFL Training Camp Talk, NFC North Preview
All 32 teams have reported to training camps around the league, which means football is BACK!
We return from a three-month hiatus and talk camp holdouts, injuries, suspensions, and more.
Divisional Preview: NFC North
- Rank the starting QBs for fantasy value
- Rank the RB committees
- Rank the receiving corps
2019-07-3035 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastCMB Fantasy Football Podcast- Jim Wyatt (May 2019)Special Guest:
Jim Wyatt, Senior Writer and Editor for Titans Online, joins us to talk about the host city's team. We discuss where mock drafters went wrong with TEN at 19, A.J. Brown at No. 51, and expectations for Derrick Henry and Marcus Mariota in contract seasons.
2019-05-0413 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 111: Special Guest Jim Wyatt (Titans Online), NFL Draft RecapEpisode 111: Special Guest Jim Wyatt (Titans Online), NFL Draft Recap
The NFL Draft came and went, and Nashville knocked it out of the park! We recap the recording-breaking party in Music City and discuss some of the surprising landing spots and future fantasy implications for the 2019 rookies with our NFL Draft analyst Brian Franklin (H&F Industries).
Special Guest Jim Wyatt, Senior Writer and Editor for Titans Online, joins us to talk about the host city's team. We discuss where mock drafters went wrong with TEN at 19, A.J. Brown at No. 51, and expectations for...2019-05-041h 02CMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 110: NFL Schedule Release, NFL Draft Preview (WRs)This is it, don't get scared. The NFL Draft is less than a week away, and it's in our backyard in Music City!
We welcome back our NFL draft analyst, Brian Franklin (H&F Industries), to preview the deep group of wide receivers in this year's rookie class.
SPOILER: This is a much more encouraging preview compared to our RB preview from Episode 109. And deservedly so. How early will DK Metcalf fall off the board? Is WR the best position group of fantasy-relevant rookies in this year's draft?
The NFL released its 2019 regular...2019-04-1942 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 109: Free Agency/Trades Review, NFL Draft Preview (RBs)April is here, which means it's NFL Draft month!
Gronk retires (for now) at age 29. Oh, and Jordy Nelson retires, too.
Giants and Steelers trade away their diva, star wideouts, OBJ and AB, to the Browns and Raiders, respectively. Are the Browns the team to beat in the AFC now? What year is it?!
We welcome back our CMB NFL Draft Analyst, Brian Franklin (H&F Industries), to preview this year's rookie class of RBs. SPOILER: This is not your 2018 rookie RB class, to say the least. We talk top RB prospects, including...2019-04-0454 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 108: Combine Review, Free Agency Preview, NFL Draft Preview (QBs/TEs)Combine and free agency and trade talk, oh, my!
Our CMB Draft Analysts, Brian Franklin (H&F Industries) and Ryan Risher (DRAGON ENERGY) join us to talk all the latest and upcoming stories and prospects ahead of the 2019 NFL Draft in our own neck of the woods in Nashville.
The Combine was held last week in Indy, and we discuss some players who made names for themselves (in both good and bad ways).
The new league year officially begins at 3 PM CT next Wednesday, March 13, and we talk about some of the big...2019-03-0850 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 107: Super Bowl LIII PreviewIt's Super Bowl week! The Pats are back for their ninth try at the Lombardi Trophy, and they're taking on the Rams this time in a Super Bowl XXXVI rematch. We preview the game and the storylines.
It's been a while since Episode 106, but Tecmo Power Runners won the CMB Championship! We recap their victory over YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE, who's back to the drawing board again.
Isaiah 40:31 dropped the latest "Ice Bucket Challenge" this past week, and it was arguably the warmest one yet. We discuss.
PLUS:
- 2019 NFL Draft in...2019-02-0140 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 106: CMB Championship, Week 16 PreviewThe championship is here! YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE and Tecmo Power Runners are the last teams standing, and it all ends with DEN-OAK on MNF! We break down the championship matchup, position by position.
It's the season of giving, and the guys give out "Consolation Christmas Gifts" to each the 12 teams NOT in the CMB Championship.
2018-12-2146 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 105: Week 15 (Semifinals) Preview, Special Guest Kevin WhiteIt's Week 15 in the NFL, and with 26 teams still alive in the NFL playoff push, only four teams remain in CMB's Semifinals!
We welcome on Kevin White of YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE, fresh off an upset over 2018's "Team of Destiny," Kemp's Crew #40.
PLUS
- Week 14 All-Pro Team
- New league proposals
- Semifinals Picks of the Week
2018-12-1351 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 104: CMB Playoffs are BACK, Week 14 (Quarterfinals) PreviewDecember, and fantasy playoff football, is BACK! The first round of the playoffs in CMB is here, and we preview the quarterfinals ahead of Week 14.
PLUS
- Week 13 Recap
- Kareem Hunt reaction
- Isaiah 40:31 wins (loses) the Ice Bucket Challenge (last place)
- CMB's worst picks, moves of 2018
2018-12-0650 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 103: Week 13 Preview, Final Week of the Regular SeasonIt's Week 13, the final week of the regular season, and there are two final playoff spots for the taking between four teams, and one Ice Bucket Challenge up for grabs in a "loser gets wet" matchup!
It's disaster time in Jacksonville, as the Jags fired their offensive coordinator and benched Blake Bortles 24 hours before Leonard Fournette's one-game suspension appeal was denied. First to worst in the AFC South. Yikes.
The injuries from Week 12 were season-ending, unfortunately, for several players, which certainly impact the playoff push for a few CMB squads.
PLUS:
...2018-11-3044 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 102: Thanksgiving List, Playoff Implications, Ross and Reed's RebuttalIt's the season of giving thanks, and some managers in CMB give thanks to some of the playmakers from their rosters in 2018.
The Rams-Chiefs MNF showdown was one for the ages, wasn't it? Alex Smith's broken fibula and tibia were, too, unfortunately, and some Twilight/Zodiac-like oddities occurred.
Jake Standifer (Kemp's Crew) called his shot last week on the podcast, and the shot didn't pick up. He unsuccessfully tried to bury Ross and Reed Garrison (East Coast Wombats), and Ross offers a rebuttal to request some respect on ECW's name in this week's Volunteer Voicemail.2018-11-2258 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 101: Special Guest Jake Standifer, Dez Tore It, Week 11 PreviewThe trade deadline came and went in Yahoo, and there was zero movement in CMB during the Witching Hour.
Each of the following events occurred during a span of 72 hours: Dez signs with the Saints. StrongSIDE spends their remaining $41 FAAB bucks on Dez. Dez tears his Achilles. StrongSIDE drops Dez.
Le'Veon Bell says "No Thanks!" to the Steelers and walks away from a guaranteed contract worth more than the GDP of some small countries. H&F drops Le'Veon.
Is Fitzmagic real? Are there any tricks left in his magic beard?
Jake...2018-11-151h 01CMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 100: Best All-Time CMB Moments, Dez Signed It, Week 10 PreviewIt's the 100th episode of the CMB Fantasy Football Podcast!
Pace and Zach take a trip down memory lane back to 2015 for the first episode and revisit some of the best moments ever since. It's a sappy, "thanks-for-the-memories" start to No. 100, to say the least.
Dez signs with the Saints, and Le'Veon Bell is back in Pittsburgh (well, back in the city, that is).
No special guest this week, but Pace and Zach make their picks for Week 10 with their Locks and Bold Predictions.
Thank you to everyone who has listened...2018-11-0858 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 99: "Trick or Treat" Week 9 Preview, Special Guests James Lane and Blake Keylon, The Almond BrothersParty like it's 99!
It's a special Halloween Night recording of the podcast, and Pace and Zach draft their favorite Halloween candy. Don't worry, neither picked candy corn or those awful popcorn balls.
- Day-late review of the NFL's trade deadline, which featured some key fantasy players with impact in CMB.
- Two rookie WRs go for big bucks in this week's FAAB review, but the biggest bid of them all was #Fitzmagic. $45??? One team is all in.
- A special "Trick or Treat" edition for the Week 9 Picks of the Week2018-11-011h 03CMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 98: Week 8 Preview, Special Guests Jeff and Rob Gaw, Tecmo Power RunnersIt feels like '98!
BREAKING! A trade within CMB is made live on the podcast, as the collusion conspiracy of Kemp's Crew and Pace In Your Face is given some consideration.
Several NFL trades and a few in CMB help shape Week 8. The bottom-two teams still haven't spent any FAAB dollars, and Big Orange Bullies goes all in on two AFC East RBs filling roles for injured starters.
Jeff and Rob Gaw of Tecmo Power Runners join to talk the disappointing start to 2018 for David Johnson, a top-10 RB surprise in James White...2018-10-2651 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 97: Week 7 Preview, Special Guests East and West Coast WombatsZach is back behind the mic, as he rejoins Pace for a preview of Week 7, Rivalry Week, in CMB.
Devonta Freeman is placed on IR, much to the (gross) delight of Tevin Coleman and Ito Smith fantasy football owners, and Leonard Fournette is *possibly* back this week in the Jags' backfield, much to the dismay of T.J. Yeldon owners.
Pace quizzes Zach for a one-time segment of "Commissioner Conspiracies" in an effort to dispel any false notions about the commissioners' powers over CMB. #PizzaGate
(38:51) It's Rivalry Week, and the guys welcome on...2018-10-181h 01CMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 96: Week 6 Preview, Special Guest Jay MyrickCharlie Conway. Summer Olympics. Chicago Bulls. Is 96 (1996) the best edition yet??
Still no Zach this episode, whose Week 5 Bye extended into a Week 6 injury listing (did not report). Handcuff and scatback co-host Matt Suggs returns for a second week in a row, who's always ready to be called up when needed. He's basically the Darren Sproles of the CMB Fantasy Football Podcast.
Drew Brees became the NFL's all-time leading passer, and at this ridiculous pace QBs are on through five weeks, no passing record will be safe moving forward.
Jay Myrick, co-manager of...2018-10-111h 00CMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 95: Week 5 Preview, Special Guest Kevin WhiteZach is out on Bye in Week 5, as Matt Suggs of StrongSIDE joins Pace for Episode 95.
Week 4 brought exciting overtime games, but also a laundry list of injuries. TEASE: Maybe dealing Saquan Barkley for Dalvin Cook wasn't H&F's best trade yet (but again, it's still early).
StrongSIDE finally makes an appearance on "Show Me The Money!" and boy did they ever. Mitchell Trubisky for $17??? Matt explains.
Kevin White (YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE) joins the podcast to preview his Week 5 matchup with Isaiah 40:31, deciding between Mahomes vs. Watson, and makes effort to avoid another...2018-10-0450 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 94: Week 4 Preview, Special Guest: West Coast WombatsThis week we bring in the one of the remaining undeafeted teams, West Coast Wombats, to discuss their early season success.
We talk trade etiquette, make our picks of the week, and more.
2018-09-271h 08CMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 93: Week 3 Preview, Special Guest Ryan RisherTrades! Josh Gordon is sent to New England, and H&F and ECW deal Flash in CMB, too.
Le'Veon Bell is listed in Yahoo! among the injured players, as he's battling a "Contract Dispute," an injury unlike any other.
"Show Me The Money!" had a light week, best explained by the highest bid going toward a Colts IDP.
While we make our "Picks of the Week" for the Week 3 matchups in CMB, we welcome on Ryan Risher of DRAGON ENERGY, who bursts through the door swinging, per usual. Rish is riding in the...2018-09-201h 01CMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 92: Week 2 Preview, They Spent How Much FAAB?!We look back at Week 1 and ahead to Week 2 in Episode 92.
And some of those FAAB pockets are lighter today and we discuss those moves.
Greg Lucius joins us to discuss if he has any regrets about his #1 overall pick and we see who he might want to trade.
And we make our picks for each matchup in Week 2.
2018-09-131h 27CMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 91: Week 1 Preview, CMB Draft Recap with Jake Standifer
Football is BACK! No, really!
It's Week 1 of the NFL season, and it's the Dennis Rodman (#91) edition of the podcast.
- Khalil Mack traded to the Bears, the Raiders release Martavis Bryant, and the reuniting of Phillip Rivers and Antonio Gates. The boys are back!
Jake Standifer is also back, as he returns for a second week in a row and recaps last Friday's CMB draft, listing the best and worst steals and reaches.
The Picks of the Week are "back, back, back," and we predict and discuss the W...2018-09-051h 02CMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 90: Jake Standifer's Annual CMB Mock Draft, AFC South Preview, Special Team AnnouncementBrian Franklin, the other half of H&F Industries, joins Zach and Pace for Episode 90. No one panic, but we're two days away from the 14th annual CMB Draft! To help you prepare, the guys hold a quick draft of annoying draft-night moves and party fouls.
Jake Standifer of Kemp's Crew joins us for his annual CMB Mock Draft of the first round, where he predicts who you will be selecting Friday night. Plus, Jake names his "NO Thanks!" player for 2018.
Matt Suggs of Big Baller Brand makes his first appearance in quite some time...2018-08-291h 06CMB Fantasy Football PodcastInterview from Episode 89: Zak Keefer, Indy StarThe CMB Fantasy Football Podcast welcomes Zak Keefer, who covers the Colts for the Indianapolis Star.
Zak appears to be glass-half-full with Andrew Luck's health and return from the shoulder injury that's kept him off the field for the regular season since December 2016.
- Should we expect Frank Gore numbers for Marlon Mack?
- The race for the No. 2 WR behind T.Y. Hilton
- Jack Doyle: Indy QB's warm security blanket since 2014
Plus, Zak declares his "NO Thanks!" player(s) for 2018.
2018-08-2407 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 89: Special Guest Zak Keefer (Indy Star), AFC North Preview, Chayce Gaw's "Ultimate Snack Showdown"89: The "Ice Up, Son!" edition of the CMB Fantasy Football Podcast!
We welcome Zak Keefer, who covers the Indianapolis Colts for the Indy Star, and preview the Colts' offense as we approach the regular season.
What version of Andrew Luck should fantasy owners consider on draft day? Should we expect Frank Gore numbers for Marlon Mack? Ryan Grant as the No. 2 to T.Y.?? We cover it all with Zak, including his "NO Thanks!" player for 2018.
- "All Day" signs with Washington
- Pats kill (cut) Kenny (Britt)!
...2018-08-2357 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastInterview from Episode 88: Mike DiRocco, ESPNThe CMB Fantasy Football Podcast welcomes back Jacksonville Jaguars beat reporter for ESPN's NFL Nation, Mike DiRocco.
Mike breaks down the Jags' committee approach at WR and how they plan to replace the Allens, Robinson and Hurns, their former No. 1 and No. 2 receivers.
- Is Blake Bortles the most misleading fantasy quarterback?
- Should Leonard Fournette be in first or second-round draft discussions?
Like most, Mike is not surprised by Jalen Ramsey's comments from Wednesday's GQ article, where he offers his own scouting report on QB play around the NFL.
2018-08-1815 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 88: Special Guest Mike DiRocco (ESPN), AFC East Preview, "The Altercation"We welcome back Jacksonville Jaguars beat reporter for ESPN's NFL Nation, Mike DiRocco, who previews the Jags' committee approach at WR and predicts another workhorse season for Fournette. No surprises with Jalen Ramsey's comments from Wednesday's GQ article, and Mike declares his "NO Thanks!" player for 2018.
Pace visited Titans training camp on Wednesday and offers a review of the Titans and Bucs joint practice. Hint: Mike Evans is really good.
Unfortunately for Martavis Bryant, he's the "White Tiger" analogy in Oakland, and Terrell Pryor gets two for flinching.
This AFC East preview is...2018-08-171h 02CMB Fantasy Football PodcastInterview from Episode 87: John McClain, Houston ChronicleThe CMB Fantasy Football Podcast welcomes back Houston Texans and NFL beat reporter for the Houston Chronicle, John McClain. John is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee and is a recipient of the prestigious Dick McCann Memorial Award for long and distinguished reporting on professional football.
John shares his expectations for Deshaun Watson returning from last year's season-ending ACL tear, a forecast for the Lamar Miller-D'Onta Foreman backfield, and his "NO THANKS" Texans player for 2018.
2018-08-0812 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 87: Special Guest John McClain (Houston Chronicle), AFC West PreviewPace and Zach welcome back Houston Texans and NFL beat reporter for the Houston Chronicle, John McClain, as he previews the Texans offense, offers his takes on Deshaun Watson's recovery from an ACL tear and the Miller-Foreman backfield, and his "NO THANKS" player for 2018.
Cleveland can't catch a break at WR, and Antonio Callaway's recent citation for marijuana possession and driving with an expired license is the latest example.
The guys move onto the AFC in their rankings of the league divisions, as they preview the AFC West, which returns two of last season's top-5...2018-08-0840 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastInterview from Episode 86 : Special Guest - James KohInterview clip from Episode 86: A special edition of the podcast, as Pace and Zach welcome Emmy Award-winning sports journalist and fantasy football expert James Koh, who offers his "fantasy draft crush," some thoughts on IDP leagues, and his "NO THANKS" player for 2018. Oh, and did we mention he has great hair?
2018-08-0412 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 86: Special Guest James Koh, Team Announcement, NFC West PreviewA special edition of the podcast, as Pace and Zach welcome Emmy Award-winning sports journalist and fantasy football expert James Koh (15:20), who offers his "fantasy draft crush," some thoughts on IDP leagues, and his "NO THANKS" player for 2018. Oh, and did we mention he has great hair?
Matt Collins, manager of the formerly-known EXOTIC SMASHMOUTH, joins the podcast with an unfamiliar voice to make a special co-announcement and, of course, throw some shade at ECW.
The guys continue ranking divisions around the NFL, as they round out the NFC with the NFC West, which carries...2018-08-031h 08CMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 85: The 1st Draft Slot Selection is Revealed!It's the Ocho Cinco edition of the podcast, as Pace and Zach discuss one of the best trash talkers to ever play the game, Chad Johnson. But who's the best trash talker in CMB?
Special Guest Jay Myrick, co-manager of the two-time CMB champion J&J (IDPs Still Suck) joins the podcast and reveals his team's draft position for this year's draft.
Ranking the position groups of the NFC North, a division with the best QB in football, but mostly a lot of average fantasy value across the board.
2018-07-2443 minCMB Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 84: The Madden Curse, "Four Square," NFC East Preview"Pull ya '84' jerseys out!" Pace and Zach discuss arguably the greatest #84 in history, Randy Moss, in Episode 84 of the podcast.
Another 84, AB, is on the cover of this year's Madden. Is the Madden Curse still a thing? Should it be?
A game of 'Four Square' is played with the four QBs involved in the Alex Smith-Kirk Cousins-Case Keenum-Patrick Mahomes jumble. Where are they ranked 1-4?
Ranking the position groups of the NFC East, which appears top heavy in some position groups as we near the 2018 season
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