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A weekly football podcast full of all the news, rankings, predictions, hot takes, and everything else you need with Michael Merlo and John Michael Mauceri.
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The Giants destroy the Eagles on TNF. How bright is the future for the Giants? Are the Eagles in trouble? Who is the best team in the NFC? The AFC West/South races. Are the Patriots for real? Week 6. Yankees and Phillies eliminated—Skubal on the mound for the Tigers in Seattle. Cubs force a game 5!
In episode 169 of The Hardline, the guys discuss the concerns for the Ravens and their 1-2 start ahead of their game in KC vs the Chiefs. Micha returns to Dallas to play the Cowboys on Sunday night football. Philly looks to get revenge in Tampa Bay after 3 straight losses there. And finally, the playoff race in MLB is shaping up to be a fun finish. INTRO (0:00)YANKEES (1:58)GUARDIANS TIGERS (10:00)NL WC RACE (17:00)AWARDS (28:49)RAVENS CHIEFS (39:36)EAGLES BUCS (47:09)OVERRATED/UNDERRATED 3-0 TEAMS (53:34)
The Chiefs start 0-2, and could it get even worse in the first 6 weeks of the season? Plus, what to look for in their SNF matchup vs the Giants. The Bears are off to a terrible start. What should the panic level look like for Bears fans? Who is under more preasure, the Rams or Eagles, as they face off in a playoff rematch? Is Joe Burrow going to be the "What if" QB of this generation? The new AFC South favorite? What was this Jets season supposed to look like? Plus, a look at the entire MLB playoff picture!Our Links: https://linktr.ee/Hardlinest?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=78af1430-a769-4761-9eb4-518f57afd663Chiefs and Giants (1:27)Bears Mess (15:03)Rams and Eagles (22:55)Joe Burrow (32:00)AFC South (39:52)The Jets (48:20)MLB Playoff Picture (56:30)
Sunday Night Football was an instant classic between the Bills and Ravens. Which QB has been better over the last year? JJ McCarthy had a big debut. What should the expectations be for the Vikings going forward? How concerned should Bears fans be about Caleb Williams? Where do you rank Jalen Hurts among all the QBs? Is the Chiefs' window closing? When will the Giants start Jaxson Dart? Are the Packers the best team in football? And how concerned should the Lions be after week 1? Our Links: https://linktr.ee/HardlinestIntro (0:00)Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson (2:40)JJ McCarthy and Caleb Williams (17:35)Chiefs and Eagles (32:10)Giants (44:00)Packers and Lions (56:20)
Merlo and JM give all their predictions for the 2025 NFL season!AFC EAST: 8:26AFC NORTH: 14:00AFC SOUTH: 20:44AFC WEST: 25:33NFC EAST: 31:44NFC NORTH: 38:05NFC SOUTH: 46:13NFC WEST: 49:35PLAYOFFS: 57:20AWARDS: 1:01:33
The Yankees win the series vs the Twins, are they back on track? The Dodgers have lost the division lead, and Mookie Betts is nowhere to be found. The Mets blow yet another game, and Merlo crashes out on camera. And who should be the favorite in the AL? Jets and Giants expectations heading into 2025. And finally, 5 bold predictions each from JM and Merlo ahead of the 2025 season.Our Links: https://linktr.ee/Hardlinest
Merlo and JM break down MLB's trade deadline. Predict which star players will be moved, who will buy and sell, and where these players will end up. The state of the Mets and the Yankees. And finally, training camp has opened up. What are the biggest takeaways so far? Our Links: https://linktr.ee/Hardlinest
The guys announce they are back to talking all sports. They discuss the Yankees' struggles and whether this will continue. The Mets have lost 5 straight, including the last two in Atlanta. Why do they play so poorly there? Will the Mets need to add pitching at the deadline? The Raffy Devers trade. And who will win game 6 of the NBA Finals?Our Links: https://linktr.ee/Hardlinest
Merlo breaks down the positives and negatives of the NFL Schedule release. Caleb Williams didn't want to play for the Bears?
In this episode, we dive headfirst into the 2025 NFL Draft! We break down key storylines, rising prospects, and team needs before running through our own mock draft of the top 16 picks. Which teams could shake things up? And what surprise picks do we see coming? Tune in for expert takes, bold predictions, and all the draft-day drama you can handle!Our Links:https://linktr.ee/Hardlinest?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=74e5461a-552b-4b4f-b483-5623a5790de3
Ashton Jeanty is the top RB in this draft class. With a resurgence from running backs this season, the guys discuss what would be a good fit. They also rank the running backs drafted in the top 10 this past decade by how they ranked as prospects heading into their respective drafts. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/Hardlinest?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=74e5461a-552b-4b4f-b483-5623a5790de3
JM and Merlo give their thoughts on what is perceived to be a weak QB class. They break down the top 3 QB prospects and discuss who would be good fits for each QB.Our Links: https://linktr.ee/Hardlinest
The guys discuss and give their answer on how many QBs would be taken in the first round, if there was a re-draft of every player in the history of the NFL. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!Our Links:https://linktr.ee/Hardlinest
A full recap of Super Bowl 59. What went wrong for the Chiefs? (3:51) After this loss and questions about the roster next year, is the Chiefs run over? ( 17:49) The GOAT debate between Mahomes and Brady has heated up over the past couple of seasons. Is that debate now over? (27:22) A mini reaction to some Hall of Fame snubs. (40:11) This Eagles roster is loaded, and that's all thanks to Howie Roseman. ( 43:59) Finally, Kellen Moore takes the Saints job, and some offseason rumors and trade discussion early in the offseason. (50:17)Our Links:https://linktr.ee/Hardlinest?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6fc38dd6-b329-4a06-a432-4284ed029b6a
Merlo recaps Super Bowl 59. Are the Eagles the next dynasty? Where are the Chiefs going to go from here? What does the GOAT debate look like after this Super Bowl? Is Howie Roseman a Hall of Famer? Plus other offseason updates. Our Links:https://linktr.ee/Hardlinest
A full preview of Super Bowl 59. What are the paths to victory for each team? Who needs to make a big impact in this game? (2:48) The guys go through specific matchups they are looking forward to. (35:18) What do the legacies of Andy Reid and Pat Mahomes look like with a win on Sunday? (49:40) Should Eli Manning be in the Hall of Fame? (57:50)
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Josh Allen and the Bills lose another heartbreaker to the Chiefs. What does this do for Josh Allen's legacy? Are the refs on the Chief's side, and more? (2:03) NFC Championship game recap. Is Saquon having the greatest season a running back has ever had? Do you trust Jalen Hurts? (26:48) Mini preview of the Super Bowl and a list of the top 5 best games heading into the Super Bowl over the last 10 years. (38:13) Finally, fun bets for the Super Bowl and a list of the top 5 worst things about Super Bowl Sunday. (46:12)
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The Jets hire Aaron Glenn as their next Head Coach. ( 3:16) The Jags are a mess and fire their GM 3 weeks late, who will they hire to be the Head Coach? (10:13) The Bears hire Ben Johnson to be the Head Coach, what does this mean for the Bears going forward and will this work? (17:09) Cowboys Head Coaching search. (23:18) Bills vs Ravens recap and why the Bills are different this year. (27:53) The Chiefs handle the Texans amid some controversy. (35:03) The Commanders shock the world. Is Jayden Daniels the best rookie QB ever? (39:28) The Eagles beat the Rams. What is Saquon's legacy and is he the most impactful free agent signing of the last ten years? (50:48) NFC Championship Game preview. (58:44) AFC Championship Game preview. (1:05:38)
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The Vikings fell to the Rams. Who is to blame, and what are good spots for Sam Darnold? (1:55) The Bills and Ravens advance and set up a great Divisional round matchup. Where does this rank over the last ten years of divisional-round games? (19:38) Jayden Daniels wins his first playoff game, where does he rank among QBs right now? (39:00) Concerns with Jordan Love after their loss to the Eagles? Eagles vs Rams preview. (47:24) The Texans beat the Chargers to advance to KC, do they have a shot vs. the one seed? (1:01:24) And finally, coaching updates. (1:08:20)
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Black Monday has come and gone, New England fired Jerod Mayo, Las Vegas fired Antonio Pierce, and Jacksonville fired Doug Pederson. Where should these teams go from here, and which jobs are the most attractive? (3:28) Chargers vs Texans preview. (35:00) Steelers vs Ravens preview and Mike Tomlin's future. Who has more pressure, Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen? ( 39:22) Broncos vs Bills preview. (46:43) Packers vs Eagles predictions and preview. (48:32) Commanders vs Buccaneers preview. (56:36) Vikings vs Rams preview and what this game means for Sam Darnold. (1:01:07) Full bracket predictions and a Super Bowl champion crowned. (1:06:47)
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