Bonus Podcast: Rachael Hearn on Tua Tagovailoa
After watching the disturbing scenes on Thursday Night Football, Ollie Connolly called up athletic trainer and CTE researcher, Rachael Hearn, to discuss: The NFL’s concussion protocol Diagnosing concussions What it means for the Dolphins to have diagnosed a back injury rather than a head injury last Sunday The feasibility of completing the protocol in two-to-four days The role of the team phys...
48m Sep 30, 2022
48m
TFTB: 49ers - Rams Monday Night Football Preview
Larry Krueger and Ryan Smith conduct an autposy of the season so far for the San Francisco 49ers after a crazy three weeks, which has seen a change at the quarterback position and much more. Larry and Ryan also speak with Matt Barrows (49ers Reporter for the Athletic.com (http://athletic.com/) ), while interviewing various players and looking ahead to a crucial Monday Night Football this week, ...
2hr 30m Sep 30, 2022
2hr 30m
The Gridiron Picks Show: NFL Week 4
It's time for the fourth weekend of the NFL season. Michael McQuaid and Ollie Connolly go over some key matchups this weekend and look at the betting angles! Who will win this weekend? We have used Unibet odds throughout this podcast. You can sign up for a bonus here with money back as a bonus up to £40: https://b1.trickyrock.com/redirect.aspx?pid=86278134&bid=36946 18+ only, please bet respo...
26m Sep 30, 2022
26m
MCFS: Predicting NFL Week 4!
NFL Week 4 is here! Tom, Ollie and Michael are back for another episode of the Moore & Connolly Football Show! They predict the Week 4 headlines ahead of the games this weekend. Then, the guys play an NFL edition of 'The Price Is Right', focusing on QB and WR stats. Michael talks about 'An Post' in Ireland, while Ollie talks about a chess debacle... Enjoy Week 4! To reach out to the MCFS, y...
55m Sep 29, 2022
55m
GDE: Sebastian Vollmer on his NFL journey and the 2022 Munich Game
In the third episode of Gridiron Deutschland, Tiziana Höll and Julian Barsch are joined by Sebastian Vollmer, who is a two time Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots. Sebastian credits Jeff Reinebold and many others for his success and journey into football and in this interview, he talks about this journey and also about the growth of the game in Europe, focusing on the Munich game...
32m Sep 27, 2022
32m
The Miami Dolphins are for REAL in the AFC! | Full Reaction: Week 3 Sunday
Will Gavin is joined by Simon Clancy and Olly Hunter to look back on another NFL Sunday: the Colts shock the Chiefs in Indy, the Dolphins put a marker on the AFC East and much, much more! How does a free case of beer sound? Our pals at Beer52 are offering you a free case of 8 craft beers! Simply go to http://www.beer52.com/GRIDIRON and cover the postage cost of £5.95 to claim your free case n...
52m Sep 26, 2022
52m
Week 3 NFL Instant Reaction: The Indianapolis Colts SHOCK the Kansas City Chiefs!
Michael McQuaid and Ollie Connolly recap on a stacked Week 3 Sunday in the NFL, focusing on numerous different topics; the Buffalo Bills defeat in Miami; Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars winning in Los Angeles; the shock defeat for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Indianapolis and much more! How does a free case of beer sound? Our pals at Beer52 are offering you a fre...
32m Sep 26, 2022
32m
TFTB: Is This 49ers Defense All Time Great?, 49ers-Broncos SNF Preview w/ Nick Kosmider & 49ers Player Interviews
Larry Krueger and Ryan Smith revisit the 49ers week 2 win vs the Seattle Seahawks. The guys get into some of the QB Soap Opera before diving into how this 49ers Defense has the potential to be an all timer. Then they bring on Nick Kosmider (Broncos Reporter for the http://Athletic.com) to preview this weeks matchup on SNF between the Broncos and 49ers in Denver. They give their predictions on t...
1hr 35m Sep 23, 2022
1hr 35m
The Gridiron Picks Show: NFL Week 3
It's time for the third weekend of the NFL season. Michael McQuaid and Ollie Connolly go over some key matchups this weekend and look at the betting angles! Who will win this weekend? We have used Unibet odds throughout this podcast. You can sign up for a bonus here with money back as a bonus up to £40: https://b1.trickyrock.com/redirect.aspx?pid=86278134&bid=36946 18+ only, please bet respon...
32m Sep 23, 2022
32m
MCFS: Predicting NFL Week 3!
NFL Week 3 is here! Tom, Ollie and Michael are back for another episode of the Moore & Connolly Football Show! They predict the Week 3 headlines ahead of the games this weekend. Then, the guys play an NFL edition of Through The Keyhole, where Tom and Ollie must guess a player on a number of different facts. Michael talks about the 'Mayo Curse' and the guys answer your questions. Enjoy Week 3...
54m Sep 22, 2022
54m
A CLASSIC in Baltimore! | Full Reaction: Week 2 Sunday
Will Gavin is joined by Simon Clancy and Olly Hunter to look back on an insane Week 2 NFL Sunday: Trey Lance is out for the season; was the Dolphins comeback win in Baltimore already the game of the season and much, much more! How does a free case of beer sound? Our pals at Beer52 are offering you a free case of 8 craft beers! Simply go to http://www.beer52.com/GRIDIRON and cover the postage ...
48m Sep 19, 2022
48m
Week 2 NFL Instant Reaction: What is going on with Tom Brady in Tampa Bay?!
Michael McQuaid and Ollie Connolly recap on a stacked Week 2 Sunday in the NFL, focusing on numerous different topics; the classic comeback from the Miami Dolphins in Baltimore; Trey Lance out for the season with a broken ankle; Tom Brady and much, much more! How does a free case of beer sound? Our pals at Beer52 are offering you a free case of 8 craft beers! Simply go to http://www.beer52.co...
43m Sep 19, 2022
43m
TFTB: Trey Lance Performance Reactions & 49ers Star Safety Jimmy Ward
In the latest edition of Tales From The Bay, Larry Krueger and Ryan Smith revisit the 49ers week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears. The fellas detail how their opinions have evolved since Sunday night when they last recorded. Then they play and react to some of the most scorching takes on Trey Lance’s Week 1 performance (Michael Lombardi, Colin Cowherd, Daniel Jeremiah, and Mike Martz). Lastly, they...
1hr 18m Sep 16, 2022
1hr 18m
The Gridiron Picks Show: NFL Week 2
It's time for the second weekend of the NFL season. Michael McQuaid and Ollie Connolly go over some key matchups this weekend and look at the betting angles! Who will win this weekend? We have used Unibet odds throughout this podcast. You can sign up for a bonus here with money back as a bonus up to £40: https://b1.trickyrock.com/redirect.aspx?pid=86278134&bid=36946 18+ only, please bet respo...
28m Sep 16, 2022
28m
GDE: Why Munich is ready for the NFL in 2022
In the second episode of Gridiron Deutschland, Tiziana Höll and Julian Barsch are joined by Brett Gosper, who is the Head of UK & Europe for the NFL. The game in Munich this November will be a momentous occasion, with hundreds of thousands of people attempting to purchase tickets online. The big question this week is - why is Munich the perfect venue for the NFL? You can follow along with the ...
18m Sep 13, 2022
18m
Full Reaction: Week 1 Sunday | Which teams impressed most?
Will Gavin is joined by Simon Clancy; Olly Hunter and Michael McQuaid to look back on an insane Week 1 NFL Sunday: Just where will the Dallas Cowboys go from here; how did Trey Lance fare in his first game as the San Francisco 49ers starter; What to expect from the Green Bay Packers in the next few weeks and much, much more! How does a free case of beer sound? Our pals at Beer52 are offering ...
57m Sep 12, 2022
57m
Bonus: TFTB - Trey Lance and the San Francisco 49ers fall to defeat in Chicago
Larry Krueger, Ryan Smith and Dan Coccimiglio recap the first San Francisco 49ers game of the season, which was a 19-10 defeat to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Last week, the San Francisco 49ers and Gridiron announced an exclusive partnership to produce and distribute bespoke weekly content across podcast and digital channels throughout the UK. You can follow us on Twitter @Gridiron for...
53m Sep 12, 2022
53m
Week 1 NFL Instant Reaction: What is going on in Green Bay?!
Michael McQuaid and Ollie Connolly recap on a stacked Week 1 Sunday in the NFL, focusing on two key games: the Minnesota Vikings victory over the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers win over the Cincinnati Bengals. How does a free case of beer sound? Our pals at Beer52 are offering you a free case of 8 craft beers! Simply go to http://www.beer52.com/GRIDIRON and cover the postage co...
34m Sep 12, 2022
34m
Tales From The Bay: A new season dawns for the San Francisco 49ers
Its fantastic to welcome Larry Krueger & Ryan Smith to the Gridiron Podcast Network for our series 'Tales From The Bay'. Last week, the San Francisco 49ers and Gridiron announced an exclusive partnership to produce and distribute bespoke weekly content across podcast and digital channels throughout the UK. In this episode, both Larry and Ryan introduce themselves; they discuss the Jimmy G/Trey...
2hr 20m Sep 09, 2022
2hr 20m
The Gridiron Picks Show: NFL Week 1
The NFL Season is BACK! Michael McQuaid and Ollie Connolly go over some key matchups this weekend and look at the betting angles! Who will win this weekend? 18+ only, please bet responsibly this weekend - only bet what you can afford.
23m Sep 08, 2022
23m
MCFS: Happy NFL Season!
NFL Kickoff is here! Tom, Ollie and Michael are back for another episode of the Moore & Connolly Football Show! They predict the Week 1 headlines ahead of the games this weekend. Then, the guys play an NFL edition of Dragons Den. If you had to improve or change anything in the league, what would you decide to do? Enjoy Week 1! To reach out to the MCFS, you can email: MCFSQuestions@gmail.com...
1hr 8m Sep 08, 2022
1hr 8m
GDE: Just how big can the NFL become in Germany?
In the first episode of Gridiron Deutschland, Tiziana Höll and Julian Barsch are joined by Dr Alexander Steinforth, who is the GM of the NFL in Germany. The game in Munich this November will be a momentous occasion, with hundreds of thousands of people attempting to purchase tickets online. The big question is - how can this game grow the sport even further overseas? You can follow along with ...
24m Sep 06, 2022
24m
The FINAL Countdown: Divisional Picks, Bold Predictions & Super Bowl LVII Picks
Will Gavin is joined by Simon Clancy for another episode of ‘The Gridiron Show’. The 2022 NFL Season gets underway this Thursday night! In this episode, the guys talk winners for each division; bold predictions and also give their Super Bowl LVII teams! The Read Optional is an NFL newsletter, podcast & community produced by Gridiron editor and scout Oliver Connolly. If you’re interested in all...
51m Sep 05, 2022
51m
TRO: Bold Predictions ahead of the new season!
Ollie Connolly is joined by Sam Monson (PFF) to make numerous bold predictions ahead of the new NFL season: Could the Philadelphia Eagles make a Super Bowl run; Which coach could be fired first; Are the Bengals in trouble of missing the play-offs; and a whole bunch more! You can read Ollie's column on why 2022 will be the Year of the Pistol here: https://readoptional.substack.com/p/whats-old-i...
56m Aug 31, 2022
56m
MCFS: NFL Weakest Link!
Tom and Ollie are back for another episode of the Moore & Connolly Football Show! They discuss the Mike Gesicki situation and where he may end up if Miami decide to trade him. Then, the duo play an NFL edition of The Weakest Link and sample some Irish food! To reach out to the MCFS, you can email: MCFSQuestions@gmail.com or tweet Tom @The_Tommy_Moore or Ollie @OllieConnolly on Twitter.
52m Aug 26, 2022
52m
TRO: Mac Jones & The 'New' New England?
Ollie Connolly is joined by Mark Schofield (NFL Wire) to discuss all things Mac Jones and the Patriots offense: why the Pats are throwing out their 2021 system in favour of a new style; whether or not it fits Jones; what Jones does best and why the Pats aren’t leaning into it; the weapons (or lack thereof) around the quarterback; whether or not who’s calling the plays matters; and a whole bunch...
1hr 3m Aug 24, 2022
1hr 3m
The Spin Zone: NFC Edition
Will Gavin is joined by Simon Clancy and Olly Hunter for another episode of ‘The Gridiron Show’. We are now just under three weeks from the season getting under way - and after a busy weekend of preseason football, the guys give one positive spin on each NFC team in the NFL ahead of the new season! The Read Optional is an NFL newsletter, podcast & community produced by Gridiron editor and scou...
52m Aug 22, 2022
52m
MCFS: NFL Millionaire!
Tom and Ollie are back for another episode of the Moore & Connolly Football Show! They discuss the Zach Wilson injury in New York; Coffin content; Malcolm Butler being done for the season; George Pickens and more. Then, the duo play an NFL edition of Who wants to be a Millionaire and answer listener questions! To reach out to the MCFS, you can email: MCFSQuestions@gmail.com or tweet Tom @The_...
54m Aug 19, 2022
54m
TRO: A QB Competition ‘Check-in’
Ollie Connolly is joined by Nicholas McGee (Stats Perform) to take a look at the QB competitions around the league. Who will win out in Carolina?; Is there anything Drew Lock can do to become QB1 in Seattle?; What about the Steelers?; Will Mariota see out the season as the starting QB in Atlanta?; all that and much more. You can read Ollie's column on why 2022 will be the Year of the Pistol he...
52m Aug 17, 2022
52m
The Spin Zone: AFC Edition
Will Gavin is joined by Michael McQuaid for another episode of ‘The Gridiron Show’. We are now under four weeks from the season getting under way - and after an interesting weekend of preseason football, the guys talk about the Zach Wilson injury from Friday. Also, they give one positive spin on each AFC team in the NFL ahead of the new season! The Read Optional is an NFL newsletter, podcast &...
59m Aug 15, 2022
59m
MCFS: NFL Mastermind!
Tom and Ollie are back for another episode of the Moore & Connolly Football Show! They discuss the Roquan Smith situation in Chicago; Chorizo style space content; Training camp injuries; toilet humour; the start of the pre-season and more. Then, the duo play an NFL edition of Mastermind and answer listener questions! To reach out to the MCFS, you can email: MCFSQuestions@gmail.com (mailto:MCF...
48m Aug 12, 2022
48m
Expectations Management!
Will Gavin is joined by Gridiron Managing Editor Ollie Connolly for another episode of ‘The Gridiron Show’. We are exactly one month from the season starting, so there is no better time than the present to look at a number of teams' predicted records this season. Will the Jets win six or more games? Can the Bengals return to the Super Bowl and are the Saints good value for an over/under of 8.5?...
43m Aug 08, 2022
43m
MCFS: Let's play the feud!
Tom and Ollie are back for another episode of the Moore & Connolly Football Show! They discuss the NFL's appeal of the Deshaun Watson decision; Russian gamblers; shenanigans in Australia; Deebo Samuel's contract and more. Then, the duo play NFL Family Feud, answer listener questions, and play another round of Synononsense! To reach out to the MCFS, you can email: MCFSQuestions@gmail.com (mail...
1hr 6m Aug 05, 2022
1hr 6m
TRO: Steven Ruiz on Brian Daboll and the Giants' offense
In the latest instalment of our 'The Most Important People of the 2022 NFL Season', Ollie Connolly is joined by Steven Ruiz (The Ringer) to breakdown all things Brian Daboll and the Giants offense: Is there such a thing as Daboll-ism?; How did he get the most out of Josh Allen and the Bills offense?; Can any of that carry over to New York?; Is Daniel Jones a legitimate reclamation project?; all...
51m Aug 04, 2022
51m
How do you value a star wide receiver in 2022?
Will Gavin and Ollie Connolly convene to discuss all the latest news from around the NFL: The impact of training camp injuries; Stephen Ross' suspension and the Dolphins loss of draft picks for tampering; new contracts for star-name wide receivers; a possible Tevin Jenkins trade; and more.
43m Aug 03, 2022
43m
Deshaun Watson is suspended for six games
Editor's Note: This podcast contains accounts of sexual assault. On the latest edition of the Gridiron Show, editor Ollie Connolly sits down with Samantha Bunten (NBC Sports), Jeanna Kelley (SB Nation), and Rachael Hearn (Athletic Trainer) to discuss Judge Sue Robinson's recommendation that Deshaun Watson should be suspended for six games for multiple counts of sexual assault. They discuss th...
1hr 20m Aug 02, 2022
1hr 20m
MCFS: Kyler Murray got PAID. Now what?
What happens when two podcasters return from a five-year hiatus to re-kindle their old flame? They talk about Kyler Murray’s new contract, it’s quirky language *RECORDED BEFORE THE LANGUAGE WAS REMOVED*, plucking your cheeks, frozen faecal matters, Peyton Manning's legacy, and so much more. To reach out to the MCFS, you can email: MCFSQuestion@gmail.com or tweet Tom @The_Tommy_Moore
43m Jul 29, 2022
43m
Doug Farrar on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' offense
In the latest instalment of our 'The Most Important People of the 2022 NFL Season', Ollie Connolly is joined by Doug Farrar (USA Today) to breakdown all things Chiefs offense: What it means to lose the Hill effect; Mahomes vs. two-deep safeties; whether or not the team can expand Travis Kelce's role; what concepts did and didn't work in 2021; how can they balance the RPO and their running game;...
58m Jul 18, 2022
58m
The Baker of it All
Ollie Connolly and Michael McQuaid convene to discuss Baker Mayfield's trade from the Browns to the Panthers: Can Mayfield's career get back on track after a ropey 2021? How much of his struggles were due to his injury? Did the Browns get back from the trade? What are the domino effects on the quarterback market? And more! The 2022 Gridiron Annual is out now, your go-to guide for the upcoming ...
41m Jul 07, 2022
41m
The Most Important People of the 2022 NFL Season: Dennis Allen
Ollie Connolly is joined by Seth Galina (@PFF_Seth), Senior Analyst at Pro Football Focus, to discuss: Dennis Allen being elevated to the top job in New Orleans; the impact of Marcus Williams leaving in free agency; how Allen will juggle game-planning with the responsibilities of being the head coach; whether the offense will change with Allen as the head man; Jameis Winston's development; the ...
53m Jun 29, 2022
53m
Contenderpalooza
Ollie Connolly is joined by Michael McQuaid to breakdown which of last season's non-playoff teams have a shot at making a Super Bowl run in 2022: Are the Chargers worthy of the preseason hype? Will Matt Ryan unlock something new for the Colts? Is health all that stands between the Ravens and a playoff push? All that and more. You can check out Ollie's piece on the Saints defense on here: reado...
52m Jun 22, 2022
52m
Who Are The Best Remaining Free Agents?
Will Gavin and Ollie Connolly canvass the remaining free agent market to see who could still be available to help a team make a playoff push. You can check out Ollie's deep-dive on Trey Lance and the second-year QBs here: https://readoptional.substack.com/p/trey-lance-analysis-nfl  And you can pre-order the 2022 Gridiron Annual here: https://www.gridiron-magazine.com/product-category/bookazines 
42m Jun 15, 2022
42m
Who Will Be The Breakout Players Of 2022?
Will Gavin and Ollie Connolly convene to discuss potential breakout players for the 2022 season: Which of the sophomore edge-rushers will step up? Is Trevor Lawrence primed for an explosion now that the Urban Meyer Experience is over? Which players could have a re-birth in new spots? And more. You can check out Ollie's deep-dive on Kyler Murray and the Cardinals offense here:  https://readopti...
39m May 31, 2022
39m
There Is More To Come From Kyler Murray In 2022
Michael McQuaid is joined by Jeff Reinebold this week to look over the latest happenings in the NFL. Colin Kaepernick had a workout with the Las Vegas Raiders - could we see him play in the league this season? Also, Michael and Jeff examine the Steelers and Jets fortunes ahead of the new season. They also discuss Kyler Murray and what to expect going forward.  You can read Ollie Connolly's dee...
33m May 30, 2022
33m
Who Is On The Hottest Of Hot Seats?
Will Gavin, Ollie Connolly and Si Clancy breakdown the coaches who will enter the 2022 season on the hottest of hot seats: Is this it for Kliff Kingsbury? Will Matt Rhule be able to hold onto his job? What, exactly, does Mike McCarthy do in Dallas? And who will be at the front of the Sean Payton sweepstakes? The draft is over but the analysis doesn't stop. You can read Ollie's breakdowns of th...
48m May 17, 2022
48m
Brady Bags The Big Bucks
Ollie Connolly and Si Clancy discuss Tom Brady's bumper deal to become the lead analyst at Fox, beginning.... at some point (maybe?). They also dig through some of the intriguing post-draft quarterback situations in the league, including: both New York teams; the Niners; the Jags; more. 
58m May 12, 2022
58m
The Biggest Takeaways From The NFL Draft
Ollie Connolly and Simon Clancy re-convene to run through some of the biggest questions from the NFL Draft: Which quarterback landed in the best spot? What is the most exciting receiver-to-team marriage? How do the Ravens keep getting away with this? What's going on with the Cardinals? Why did Nakobe Dean fall to the third round? And much more. The draft is over but the analysis doesn't stop. ...
1hr 1m May 05, 2022
1hr 1m
Jeff Reinbold On The Top Picks In The Draft
Michael McQuaid is joined by Jeff Reinebold to review the first five picks of the NFL Draft. The NFL Draft may be coming to an end, but you can still check our information on your new favourite player! 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 - 400-plus ...
43m Apr 30, 2022
43m
It's Draft Day!
Ollie Connolly and Simon Clancy wrap up their draft preview pods with a look at the final picks in the first round. They run through the potential selections for teams selecting 25-32, pitch some trade ideas, and then make some predictions about the biggest surprises of the night. 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 D...
49m Apr 28, 2022
49m
What Will The Packers Do In The First Round?
Ollie Connolly and Simon Clancy continue their tour of the first round of the NFL Draft, breaking down the prospects you need to know and looking at the possibilities for the teams from picks 16-25.  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 ...
40m Apr 27, 2022
40m