Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel

Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel are looking forward to today's guest but were shocked with the Colts' interest in Philip Rivers. Bobby gives his NFL Power Rankings following the Week 14 results. The Bears fall short against the Packers, but you're seeing a positive shift in their offense.  Have the Patriots gotten too good, too fast?   Matt notes the number of quality teams in the NFC.  We look forward to the top three matchups coming in Week 15. 

14x WWE Champion Charlotte Flair talks about her training regimen and finding her way to the WWE. Charlotte started in college volleyball and explains what lessons it taught her.  Matt asks about developing a character and the work that goes into that.  Charlotte explains the difference in being a villain versus being a 'good' guy wrestler.  How hard is it to separate yourself from your character?  Bobby discusses Royal Rumble before we look at what's next for Charlotte.

Back to the NFL,  Shedeur Sanders will start the remaining 4 games, so will the Browns know if he's the future? Matt offers up his concerns about the Eagles and Jalen Hurts.  Bobby surprises Matt with a clip from his playing days and the one punt of his career!

Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel open with Arkansas Football hiring a new head coach.  Matt recalls playing under Lane Kiffin and comments on him going to LSU.  Bobby reveals his NFL Power Rankings and his top 5 teams in the league.  Matt is amazed at the number of 2nd year QBs leading some of the best teams.  

After seeing so many upsets this season, Matt wonders if there are any teams in the NFL that feel unbeatable?  Bobby walks through what the Chiefs and Cowboys would need to do in order to make the playoffs.  

Matt enjoyed Ben Johnson's post-win celebration but asks if a fake tan was involved.  Bobby looks at the most impactful injuries around the league for teams in contention.  Steelers fans aren't happy, but is moving on from Mike Tomlin the right choice? We wrap up with Bobby naming the 3 biggest matchups in Week 14. 

Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel talk about their recent travels with Matt spending the weekend in California for UCLA/USC.  Bobby shares some of his travel stories and tales of sitting in first class. What are the rules of interacting with celebs while traveling?

NY Times Author Ken Belson talks about his book 'Every Day is Sunday'.  Ken discusses the impact of Roger Goodell on the NFL and his relationship with team owners.  Matt asks about Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft being the biggest owners in the league. Bobby asks about the charm of Jerry Jones and his interactions with the media and fans. How did the NFL change from being football people to having business people buying teams and driving growth. 

Ken looks at the ups and downs of the NFL and Roger Goodell's growth over the least decade.  What are the next steps and plans for the league and the players?  Look for Week 13 recap and a look ahead to Week 14 coming up in the second half coming up tomorrow!

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Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel discuss their Thanksgiving and football watching plans.  Actor Scott Porter talks about his connections to the University of Texas and being a Broncos fan.  How does he feel about Bo Nix and the Broncos chances? Scott explains how streaming has extended the popularity of 'Friday Night Lights' and how he performed on 'The Masked Singer'. Scott wraps up with his Mount Rushmore of Broncos and going to games. 

What are the biggest three matchups in NFL Week 13.  Legendary Agent Sandy Montag talks about his history with John Madden.  Sandy explains the thinking that Madden had a fear of flying, when it was actually something else!  Madden would watch film and over-prepare as a broadcaster and Sandy reveals when John went from traveling by train to the famed Madden cruiser. Bobby asks about the origin of the Madden video game and John's involvement. Sandy walks through John's move to FOX and ultimately his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  We wrap with this year's Fourth Anniversary of John Madden's Thankgiving and Bobby's NFL Power Rankings.

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Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel start with Bobby still wearing a boot and Matt's recent hibachi experience.   Bobby's NFL Power Rankings has two QB's in the Top 5 that he doesn't really trust.  Bobby reveals a team that he doesn't think is going to lose again for the rest of the season.  

Myles Garrett could be proving himself as the best defensive player ever.  Ja'Marr Chase gets caught spitting on Jalen Ramsey and Bobby looks at the history of this offense. Matt notes the power shifts happening in the AFC East and the AFC West.   Bobby gives the three best games for Week 12.  

Super Bowl Champion Tyrann Mathieu talks about being a Heisman finalist in his sophomore year at LSU. He talks about finding purpose after retiring and looking forward to what's next in life.  Tyrann recalls his draft experience and where he thought he would play in the NFL.  How was he pitched by the Chiefs in free agency and won a championship under DC Steve Spagnuolo. Who is on Tyrann's Mount Rushmore of LSU Football? 

Are the Cowboys a far better team than their record?  What does Matt think Sam Darnold needs to be known as elite?  Bobby gives his thoughts on Shedeur Sanders and how he rebounds from this week. Plus, who does Bobby think will be the next head coach at Arkansas?

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