Sports Illustrated staff writer Matt Verderame joins the show to break down the Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, offering analysis on key players like Drake May and Sam Darnold, and giving his prediction for the big game! The conversation also covers the recent NFL coaching hires, including a look at the best new team/coach pairings this offseason.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Welcome and Super Bowl Matchup Set
• 00:26 Introducing Guest Matt Verderame, Staff Writer for Sports
• 00:53 Mike Vrabel's Job Turning Around the Patriots in One Season
• 01:30 Thoughts on Vrabel and Patriots' Offseason Additions
• 02:29 Reaction to Drake May's MVP-level Jump in Year Two
• 03:17 Drake May is Second Youngest Quarterback to Start in a Super
• 04:22 Drake May Pushing to Join the Elite AFC QB Group
• 05:00 New England's Advantage with Experienced Coaching Staff
• 06:23 Seattle is the Far Better Football Team
• 06:43 The Redemption Story of Seattle QB Sam Darnold
• 07:22 Sam Darnold's Unique Case in NFL History
• 09:42 Discussing the Unlikeliest Super Bowl Matchup
• 10:19 Super Bowl Prediction: Seahawks to Win by 14-17 Points
• 11:09 New England Must Win the Cornerback Matchups
• 12:10 Best New Coach/Team Marriage
• 12:36 Mentioning Minter and the Ravens, and Saleh and the Titans
• 13:20 Thoughts on Hafley and the Dolphins, and Brady with Buffalo
• 14:58 Where to Find Matt Verderame's Super Bowl Content

#NFL #SuperBowl #Patriots #Seahawks #MattVerderame #DrakeMay #SamDarnold #MikeVrabel #NFLCoachingHires #SportsIllustrated

Sportsnaut sits down with USA Today baseball writer and MLB insider Gabe Lacques to break down the latest news in Major League Baseball as spring training approaches. We discuss the New York Mets' aggressive pivot following a slow start to the offseason, the Toronto Blue Jays' focus on pitching, concerns about the New York Yankees' lack of major moves, and the impact of the Los Angeles Dodgers' massive spending on the future of collective bargaining and a potential work stoppage. The biggest winners and losers from the offseason!

Timecode

0:00 Welcome and Introduction of Guest Gabe Lacques

0:50 New York Mets Offseason: Are they better on paper?

1:54 Analysis of the Mets' new additions, including Jorge Polanco and Bo Bichette.

4:25 Freddy Peralta trade completes the rotation and makes the Mets a threat.

7:57 Toronto Blue Jays Offseason: Strengthening the pitching staff.

8:56 Analyzing Dylan Cease's stuff and numbers.

9:42 The loss of Bichette or Tucker and reliance on young players

11:24 New York Yankees Offseason: Concerns with running back the same team.

14:07 Question marks for the Yankees' pitching staff (Cole and Rodón).

15:02 The Dodgers' mega-deal for Kyle Tucker & possibility of a salary cap.

15:53 Tucker's contract as a potential "straw that broke the camel's back."

16:13 Dodgers operation and the impact of Shohei Ohtani's contract structure.

17:38 The owners' push for a salary cap

18:21 Winning without buying players and the potential effect of a salary floor.

19:17 Advice to fans: Enjoy the season before the 2026 CBA expiration.

USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale joins the Sportsnot interview to discuss the slow MLB offseason, predicting a "flurry of activity" soon. Nightengale shares his thoughts on the best offseason moves so far (Orioles, Blue Jays, Dodgers) and when the remaining top free agents like Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, Framer Valdez, and Zack Gallen might sign. He also discusses the likelihood of a work stoppage in 2027.

Chapters:

0:21 – Bob Nightengale joins; slow MLB offseason explained

0:44 – Relievers signed fast; big position players & starters still available

1:05 – Teams that improved most: Orioles (Pete Alonso), Blue Jays, Cubs, Dodgers (Edwin Diaz)

1:32 – Quiet big spenders (Phillies, Yankees, Mets) expected to move soon

1:59 – Alex Bregman started the dominoes; next: Kyle Tucker this week

2:15 – Then Bellinger, Framber Valdez, Zach Gallen likely soon after

2:36 – Most big free agents should sign before spring training (mid-February)

3:00 – Bo Bichette: Phillies lead, but Red Sox, Blue Jays, Dodgers as possible sleeper

3:41 – 2027 work stoppage probable (Dec 2026 start) due to salary cap fight + TV/revenue issues

5:19 – Stoppage likely short; sport is too profitable right now

10:00 – Wrap-up & thanks

On this episode of The Sportsnaut Interview, we discuss the surprising departure of John Harbaugh from the Ravens after 18 years, noting that the season seemed "off" and that players appeared to no longer be "really buying into Harbaugh anymore". Our guest, Frank Schwab of Yahoo, also expresses surprise that the Browns let go of Kevin Stefanski, who is a good coach and has won Coach of the Year twice.

Sportsnaut sits down with Sal Capaccio of WGR 550 to break down the Buffalo Bills' hot streak, their massive comeback against the New England Patriots, and the AFC playoff picture.2345

Sal Capaccio shares his biggest takeaways from the Bills' 21-point comeback win, which saw them score 28 points in the second half. He discusses what the win confirmed about the Bills: they can still beat anybody in the league when playing to their potential.67

In this interview:

• Why this season might be the most opportunistic path for the Bills to reach the Super Bowl in the Josh Allen era.8
• The concern that this is also "probably [the] worst team" Buffalo has had during this run.9
• The tough road ahead, as the Bills will "probably have to go on the road for three straight games in the playoffs".10
• The high level of concern about the team's road playoff game struggles, as Josh Allen-led teams have lost all four road playoff games since 2019.11
• The inconsistencies of the Bills this year, including losses to teams like Atlanta and Miami.12
• Inconsistency on defense due to injuries and being undermanned.13
• The offensive inconsistency, specifically the ability to challenge teams on the outside at wide receiver.14
• Whether Coach Sean McDermott and GM Brandon Beane will face criticism from fans and ownership if the Bills fall short again.15

Sal Capaccio is the sideline reporter and radio show host for WGR 550 in Buffalo, New York.

#BuffaloBills #JoshAllen #NFLPlayoffs #BillsMafia #SalCapaccio #Sportsnaut #WGR550

Chapters:

00:00: Introduction to the guest, Sal Capaccio

00:13: Discussion of the Bills' 21-point comeback win over the New England Patriots

01:39: Discussion on the AFC playoff picture and if this is Buffalo's best opportunity to reach the Super Bowl in the Josh Allen era

02:40: Balancing the most opportunistic path with the fact that this is "probably [the] worst team" the Bills have had in this run

03:31: The concern about the Bills possibly having to play three straight road playoff games

03:51: Discussion on Josh Allen-led Bills teams losing all four road playoff games since 2019

05:17: Why the inconsistencies with the Buffalo Bills this year

05:36: Defensive inconsistency due to injuries and being undermanned

06:27: Offensive inconsistency and the ability to challenge teams on the outside at wide receiver

07:55: The Bills' success with their tight ends and running backs in the passing game

09:18: The Bills' recent success, winning four of their last five games

10:56: Will Coach Sean McDermott and GM Brandon Beane receive heat if the Bills fall short again, and is it fair?

11:42: Heat from fans versus heat from ownership (Terry Pegula)

Sean Pendergast (SportsRadio 610) breaks down Houston’s 5-game win streak, the #1 defense carrying the team, why the O-line finally fixed CJ Stroud’s life, closing schedule vs Cards/Raiders/Chargers/Colts, and how Philip Rivers returning could decide the AFC South. Deep playoff run incoming? 🔥

#Texans #HoustonTexans #NFLPlayoffs #CJStroud #DeMecoRyans #AFCSouth #NFL2025

Are the Chicago Bears actually legit? 🐻⬆️

Alex Shapiro (FanSided) joins the Sportsnaut Interview to break down Chicago’s shocking 9-3 start, Ben Johnson’s Year-1 wizardry, Caleb Williams’ massive growth, and why the Bears are suddenly clutch in close games.

Plus:

• Can they finally exorcise the Lambeau demon this Sunday?
• Will the #1 seed survive a brutal final stretch (2x Packers, Lions, 49ers)?
• How the defense is winning with duct tape and takeaways

If you’re sleeping on the 2025 Bears… wake up.

Alex Shapiro, who covers the Chicago Bears for Fansided, joins Evan Groat to discuss the incredible resurgence the Chicago Bears have had under first-year coach Ben Johnson. Get the skinny from a Bears insider on one of the best stories of the 2025 NFL season.