Jets Assistant GM Rex Hogan
Will Gavin is joined by the Jets assistant GM Rex Hogan ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft, live on TalkSport 2. The Jets have two picks inside the top-10, and Rex outlines how the team has evaluated the upcoming class. Simon Clancy's 2022 NFL Draft Guide is out now! You can subscribe to The Read Optional to pick up a copy of Si's Draft Guide. In the guide, you’ll find: 240-plus pages of analysis 4...
20m Apr 25, 2022
20m
Simon Clancy's 2022 NFL Draft Guide Is Out Now!
Simon Clancy's 2022 NFL Draft Guide is out now! On the latest Gridiron Show, Ollie Connolly and Si Clancy discuss Si's draft guide, run through picks 11-14, each team's potential strategy and top targets, the evolution of linebackers, and a whole bunch more.  You can subscribe to The Read Optional to pick up a copy of Si's Draft Guide. In the guide, you’ll find: 240-plus pages of analysis 40...
41m Apr 21, 2022
41m
Gridiron Live: The Top Eight Picks In The Draft
Ollie Connolly and Simon Clancy convene for the inaugural Gridiron Live show. They go team by team to discuss the potential paths for the top eight picks in the upcoming NFL Draft: Will the Jags select Aidan Hutchinson, one of the top o-linemen or spring a surprise? How does Houston reboot itself out of a hole? And are the Panthers *really* going to take Kenny Pickett sixth overall? They discus...
1hr Apr 13, 2022
1hr
Welcome To Draft Szn
Will Gavin and Ollie Connolly kickoff Gridiron's draft coverage (did this really begin a couple of weeks ago? Yes, but roll with it) with an overview of this year's class. They discuss its strengths and weaknesses and how evolutions in the college game have clouded some evaluations. They then move on to which five franchises most keenly need to 'win' the draft, from rebuilding teams to contende...
46m Apr 12, 2022
46m
Is The NFL Overthinking Kayvon Thibodeaux?
Ollie Connolly (Gridrion Editor) and Simon Clancy (Lead Feature Writer) discuss the bumper trade between the Eagles and Saints, the oddity of Kayvon Thibodeaux's pre-draft process -- and where he may land -- and the top pass-rushers in the upcoming draft class. You can subscribe to Gridiron magazine now to receive the 2022 NFL Draft edition here: https://www.gridiron-magazine.com/shop You can...
48m Apr 05, 2022
48m
A New Generation Of Team Building
Will Gavin, Si Clancy, and Ollie Connolly break down another significant week of NFL transactions, discussing Tyreek Hill’s trade from Kansas City to Miami and the changing nature of team building across the league. If you want your questions answered during the shows Mailbag section, tweet @Gridrion with the #mailbag or email Oliver.Connolly@platformmedia.uk (mailto:Oliver.Connolly@platformme...
34m Mar 29, 2022
34m
Spencer Schultz On All Things Ravens
Ollie Connolly (Gridiron Editor) is joined by Spencer N. Schultz (Baltimore Beatdown) to breakdown all things Baltimore Ravens: The team's defensive struggles last year; what new DC Mike MacDonald will bring to the team; the impact of adding Marcus Williams; the third year of 'evolving' the passing game; the value of Patrick Ricard; more.  You can follow Spencer on Twitter here: https://twitte...
1hr 2m Mar 23, 2022
1hr 2m
Deshaun Watson Fallout, Matt Ryan Traded
Will Gavin, Ollie Connolly and Simon Clancy dissect the Deshaun Watson fallout after his trade to the Cleveland Browns, react to Matt Ryan landing with the Indianapolis Colts and discuss which teams have improved the most throughout free agency.
40m Mar 22, 2022
40m
Adams heads to Vegas; the loaded AFC; what happens in Carolina?
Ollie Connolly (Gridiron Editor) and Nicholas McGee (Stats Perform) discuss Davante Adams' trade to the Raiders, its impact on the Packers, the loaded AFC, moves in Buffalo, the Baker Mayfield of it all, troubling times in Carolina, and more. You can read Ollie's free agency breakdowns here: https://readoptional.substack.com/p/some-early-free-agency-thoughts And here: https://readoptional.subs...
1hr 3m Mar 18, 2022
1hr 3m
Free Agency Frenzy - Day 1 & 2 Recap
Will Gavin and Ollie Connolly review the opening 48 hours of free agency, breaking down all of the big deals including Mitchell Trubisky to Pittsburgh, JC Jackson to the Chargers, and Alex Cappa to the Bengals.
41m Mar 15, 2022
41m
The Wentzening Comes To Washington
Oliver Connolly (Gridrion Editor) is joined by Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room to breakdown Carson Wentz's trade to Washington: What went wrong in Indy? How can the Commanders get the most out of their new QB? What situation is Wentz walking into. You can read Ollie's piece on Wentz's place in the Washington offense here: https://readoptional.substack.com/p/one-subtle-adjustment-the-commie...
56m Mar 11, 2022
56m
Russell Wilson traded to the Denver Broncos, Rodgers remains a Packer: QB Special
Will Gavin, Simon Clancy, and new Gridiron Editor Ollie Connolly delve into the quarterback conundrums NFL teams will face this season. They break down the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade, Aaron Rodgers' decision to remain with the Packers, and take a look at some of the prospects entering the NFL Draft come April.
1hr 2m Mar 08, 2022
1hr 2m
Cup-gate, Sadiq Kahn and the future of NFL International Games
Will Gavin and Olly Hunter review the London Games and compare the experience to Wembley.  They are then joined by the mayor of London Sadiq Kahn and Head of Europe & UK for the National Football League, Brett Gosper, to discuss the future of the NFL International circuit.
44m Oct 22, 2021
44m
London Games Preview with Jason & Osi, Simon's Dolphins Deep-dive
Will Gavin, Liam Blackburn and Simon Clancy are joined by Jason & Osi to preview the London Games. Simon also takes a deep-dive into the Dolphins' troubled season and the boys recap the Urban Meyer saga. 
1hr 1m Oct 07, 2021
1hr 1m
NFL Week 4 Preview - Brady returns to Foxboro
WIll Gavin, Olly Hunter and 12-year NFL veteran Will Blackmon preview a blockbuster week of NFL matchups that sees Tom Brady returning to Foxboro to take on Bill Belichick. Will Blackmon also breaks down Richard Sherman's decision to sign for Tampa Bay and reviews the CJ Henderson trade. 
49m Sep 30, 2021
49m
NFL Week 3 Preview & Panic Button Teams! 🚨
Will Gavin is joined by Olly Hunter and 12-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl champion Will Blackmon to discuss all things week 3 in the NFL. The boys discuss the latest QB injury news, highlight some players that have impressed them this year, and also preview some of the most exciting week 3 matchups.
44m Sep 23, 2021
44m
Week 2 NFL Preview, Protests & Olly's Packers Pain
Will Gavin and Will Blackmon are joined by Olly Hunter, who returns to the podcast to talk about some week one over-reactions, rookie quarterbacks and to dissect a painful performance from the Green Bay Packers before looking ahead to this weekend's matchups.
38m Sep 16, 2021
38m
The NFL Season Kick Off Show!
The Gridiron gang is back for the new season! Will Gavin, Liam Blackburn, and former Super Bowl champion Will Blackmon preview an action-packed opening weekend in the NFL. The boys predict their dark horse candidates, highlight some teams that could struggle this year, and make their way too early Super Bowl predictions (with plenty of Will Gavin Seahawks slander in between.) 
50m Sep 09, 2021
50m
Gridiron's NFL Draft Recap!
Will Gavin and former Super Bowl champion Will Blackmon review an action-packed NFL Draft, they discuss the QB chaos, favourite under-the-radar picks and also touch on THAT Aaron Rodgers bombshell.
55m May 06, 2021
55m
The NFL Draft Special with Will Blackmon!
The Gridiron Show is back! Will Gavin is joined by his new co-host Will Blackmon to talk all things NFL Draft. The former Super Bowl champion tells us about his personal experience at the NFL combine, the Senior Bowl and breaks down some of the defensive backs he has been coaching leading up to draft day. 
40m Apr 22, 2021
40m
S1 Ep19: Super Brady, Super Bowl
Will, Liam, Matt and Simon look back on what feels like Tom Brady's 976th Super Bowl triumph, assess how badly the Chiefs got it wrong with regards their game plan, and discuss the legacy of Bruce Arians. Plus, they evaluate what 2021/22 might look for both teams with regards the cap and their possible early draft picks. 
50m Feb 10, 2021
50m
S1 Ep18: Motor City Dan Campbell, Where Now NOLA & Championship Games
Will Gavin is joined by Liam Blackburn, Simon Clancy and Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick to assess the coaching carousel, ask whether a raucous introductory press conference is a good indicator of a coach's mettle, conduct 'exit interviews' for the four defeated Divisional Round teams, and preview the AFC and NFC Title games. Plus, Coach Billick tells us how hard it is to waive grea...
55m Jan 22, 2021
55m
S1 Ep17: Exit Interviews, Philly, & Divisional Previews
Will Gavin is joined by Liam Blackburn, Simon Clancy and Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick as they take a deep dive into what awaits in the off-season for the six defeated wildcard teams. They also discuss whether Doug Pederson was unfairly sacked in Philadelphia, and look ahead to the Divisional Round of the 2021 playoffs. Plus, Coach Billick muses on Lamar, GM/Head Coach relationshi...
1hr 3m Jan 14, 2021
1hr 3m
S1 Ep16: King Henry, Integrity, the Coaching Carousel & a Wildcard Primer
Will Gavin is joined by Liam Blackburn and Simon Clancy to look back on some of the big talking points of Week 17, throw around some ludicrous statistics about Derrick Henry and make their playoff predictions. Plus Brian Billick on why Baltimore are the NFL's best team, and what might happen in Jacksonville if Justin Fields wins Monday night's National Championship. 
46m Jan 07, 2021
46m
S1 Ep15: The Fall of New England, the NFC Powerhouses & Fitz v Tua
Will Gavin is joined by Liam Blackburn and Simon Clancy to assess the performances of New Orleans and Green Bay respectively in Week 16, ask who'll miss out in the AFC Wildcard race, laugh - constructively - at the downfall of the Patriots, and discuss who the Jaguars might look to run the Trevor Lawrence Show. 
40m Dec 31, 2020
40m
S1 Ep14: Liam's Christmas Lawrence Lament
The Jets win over the Rams means only one thing: Will Gavin and Simon Clancy can hammer Gridiron editor Liam Blackburn about his team's failings as they see Clemson superstar Trevor Lawrence fall into the hands of the Jaguars. There's also celebrations as New England are eliminated, ruminations over the Bears and salutations about the Miami running game. Plus, we pick the most snubbed player in...
43m Dec 23, 2020
43m
S1 Ep13: Hurts, Mack and 'Number Two' Quarterbacks
Will is joined by Olly Hunter and Simon Clancy to reflect on Lamar Jackson's spectacular return from the bathroom, Jalen Hurts's first start, and the news that Spongebob Squarepants is fronting an AFC Wildcard game. Plus, the team are joined by Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick, and Falcon's Pro Bowl center Alex Mack. 
1hr 5m Dec 17, 2020
1hr 5m
S1 Ep12: We Absolutely Lost Detroit! Plus Trubisky, DK & Chinn Music
Will Gavin is joined by Liam Blackburn and Simon Clancy to look back on a big weekend for young wideouts, an interesting future for old passers, and a bad weekend if you're a Vegas Raider. Plus Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick picks his choice of the best coaching jobs for the 2021 season. And there's an appearance by the postman! 
53m Dec 02, 2020
53m
S1 Ep11: Brady, Burrow, Billick and Matt Patricia in a Non-Existent League
Will Gavin is joined by Gridiron editor Liam Blackburn and Simon Clancy to look back on Week 11 in the NFL. Why are the Ravens soft and slow? Is Tom Brady stopping the Bucs from going to the Super Bowl? And how did Taysom Hill do what he did? Plus Brian Billick weighs in on whether Brian Flores was right to bench Tua Tagovailoa. 
47m Nov 25, 2020
47m
S1 Ep10: Wither Wentz, Hail Murray & Boomin' Bass
Will Gavin is joined by Liam Blackburn, Simon Clancy and Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick to dig into Week 10 in the NFL. Is Carson Wentz finished in Philly? Should Minnesota's Special Teams Co-ordinator be scouring the classified job ads, and what did Keenan Allen really mean when he said the Chargers were "confused out there"? All that plus Coach Billick gives us his MVP tip, and t...
48m Nov 18, 2020
48m
S1 Ep9: Week 8: Brian Flores, Stolen Mouthguards & LA Hotseats
Will Gavin is joined by Liam Blackburn and Olly Hunter as they dig back into the stories from the weekend including whether Lamar Jackson can ever win the big game, what makes Matt Eberflus so special, and is time up for Jimmy G in San Francisco, and for Anthony Lynn in LA? All that plus a look ahead to the week 9 action. 
1hr 1m Nov 04, 2020
1hr 1m
S1 Ep8: Week 7: The Steelers, Hot Sauce and Joe Brady in New York
Will Gavin is joined by Matt Sherry and Simon Clancy as they run the rule over Week 7 in the NFL and look ahead to Week 8. How good were the Steelers? How bad is Cam Newton? And what exactly happened when Mike McCarthy tried to employ a 14-man analytics team? All that plus Joe Brady, violin music, and an ode to the 5pm start time. 
47m Oct 28, 2020
47m
S1 Ep7: Week 6: Billick, Tannehill and Mike McCarthy's Job Security
Will is joined by Matt and Liam to ask whether the Titans are the best team in football, what Tua's future will look like and whether it's the beginning of the end for both Mike McCarthy and Baker Mayfield. Plus, Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick joins us to talk Adam Gase, Arthur Smith and how you handle popular co-ordinators. 
55m Oct 21, 2020
55m
S1 Ep6: Week 5: So Long Dan Quinn, Alex Smith, & the Tennessee Titans
Will Gavin is joined by Olly Hunter and new Gridiron editor Liam Blackburn - fresh off the practice squad - to reflect on the fallout from week 5 in the NFL. Together they discuss the issues faced by the Falcons in the aftermath of the Quinn/Dimitroff firing, ask just why Arthur Smith's Titans are so impressive in the redzone, and tell you where disgruntled former Jets running back Le'Veon Bell...
53m Oct 14, 2020
53m
S1 Ep5: Week 4: Bye Bye Bill O'Brien, Hello Rookie QBs
Will, Matt and Simon talk historically bad defenses - here's looking at you Dallas; overrated offenses - oh, hey, Kliff Kingsbury; great rookie passers, bad back-up signal callers, why Indianapolis might be the best team in the AFC, and why BOB had to go. Plus, the Old Dominion Monarchs get some love, as does an old white coach. No prizes for guessing from whom. All that and a lot, lot more. 
41m Oct 07, 2020
41m
S1 Ep4: Week 3: Beards, Foles and Andy Reid's Genius
Will is joined as always by Matt, Kalyn and Simon as they assess the good, the bad and the downright ugly from week three in the NFL. Why did Doug Pederson punt, why were the NFL Network obsessed with a beard and a moustache, and why is Matt LaFleur coaching his Green Bay socks off? Plus, Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick breaks down what's wrong in Baltimore, and the gang all agree t...
58m Sep 30, 2020
58m
S1 Ep3: Week Two: QBs, Onside Kicks & Brian Billick on 4th and 1
Will is joined as always by Matt, Kalyn and Simon as they assess the good, the bad and the downright ugly from week two in the NFL. Matt is forced to concede that he might have been wrong about Jared Goff, whilst there's some rare praise for Josh Allen. Kalyn was in Chicago to witness the injury to Saquon and so the team discuss whether that ACL tear may actually benefit him in the long run. An...
54m Sep 22, 2020
54m
S1 Ep2: Week One: Thrills, Spills and Bellyaches with Brian Billick.
Matthew Sherry, Will Gavin, Simon Clancy and Bleacher Report's Kalyn Kahler return to pick the bones out of the Week 1 action around the NFL, while Super Bowl-winning head coach Brian Billick checks in for the first of a weekly segment! - Breaking down the Good, from Russell Wilson's new-found aggression to Aaron Rodgers' Jordan Love-inspired potential renaissance and Minshew Mania continuing ...
51m Sep 16, 2020
51m
1: TGS 349 - 2020 Season Preview
Matthew Sherry, Simon Clancy, Will Gavin and Bleacher Report's Kalyn Kahler (formerly of Sports Illustrated) relaunch the Gridiron Show by taking a spin around the NFL ahead of the big kickoff this week... - How will players use their platform in the Black Lives Matter movement? - Breaking down Tom Brady and his fit with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - A look at what Brady has left behind for Bill ...
53m Sep 09, 2020
53m
TGS 348 - 2020 NFL Draft Review
Matthew Sherry and Simon Clancy discuss their overall impressions after the 2020 NFL Draft - who nailed it? who wiffed? And are Packers fans right to defend their team's decisions or is it just blind faith for the sake of it?
44m Apr 29, 2020
44m
TGS 347 - NFL Draft 2020 1st Round Reaction
Matthew Sherry and (an elated) Simon Clancy break down the first round of the 2020 NFL draft, going in-depth on Tua Tagovailoa and how Aaron Rodgers will react to the Green Bay Packers taking Jordan Love. Simon then analyses all 32 picks and begins to look ahead to Day 2. Will Jalen Hurts be the next QB off the board? Who will Cincinnati snatch the pair with Joe Burrows? Will anyone take a safety?
52m Apr 24, 2020
52m
TGS 346 - Draft Day w Tua Tagovailoa
Matthew, Simon and Will discuss how they hope & expect day 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft to go, and we bring you our exclusive interview with Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa
49m Apr 23, 2020
49m
TGS 345 - Ezra Cleveland Draft Profile
Just two days away from the draft and it's another Gridiron Draft Profile from Simon Clancy - today focusing on Boise State Left Tackle Ezra Cleveland
6m Apr 21, 2020
6m
TGS 344 - Cesar Ruiz Draft Profile
The latest Gridiron Draft Profile focuses on the best interior lineman in the 2020 class - Michigan Center/Guard Cesar Ruiz
6m Apr 20, 2020
6m
TGS 343 - GM Special with Ron Wolf, Bill Polian and Jerry Glanville
A GM Special of the Gridiron Show sees Hall-of-Fame executives Bill Polian and Ron Wolf break down the decisions that booked their place in Canton as Matthew, Simon and Will delve deep on the personnel process of the NFL Draft.
49m Apr 17, 2020
49m
TGS 342 - Michael Pittman Jr Draft Profile
In our next draft mini-pod Gridiron draft expert Simon Clancy breaks down USC Wide Receiver Michael Pittman Jr, enjoy!
7m Apr 16, 2020
7m
TGS 341 - Clyde Edwards-Helaire Draft Profile & McCaffrey Contract
Simon Clancy breaks down one of his favourite prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft - LSU Running Back Cylde Edwards-Helaire. Plus Matthew Sherry joins us to discuss the announcement of the new Gridiron Weekly Magazine and we talk about Christian McCaffrey becoming the highest paid RB in NFL history. Enjoy!
13m Apr 15, 2020
13m
TGS 340 - Justin Herbert Draft Profile
In our first draft mini-pod Gridiron draft expert Simon Clancy breaks down Oregon Quarterback Justin Herbert, enjoy!
9m Apr 14, 2020
9m
TGS 339 - The 2020 Defensive Draft Class and Corner Lamar Jackson
Matthew, Simon and Will react to the latest news around the NFL, including the Brandin Cooks trade, before breaking down the defensive class in this year's draft. The show wraps up with a Lamar Jackson (not that one!) interview.
48m Apr 10, 2020
48m
TGS 338 - Jim Nagy and The 2020 Offensive Draft Class
The Gridiron Show begins to switch its focus to the NFL Draft as Simon Clancy breaks down this year's offensive class and Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy offers his exclusive insights
1hr Apr 05, 2020
1hr