Mike Sando: Early Pivots and Surprising Contenders

We take a four-game temperature check on the NFL and follow the biggest early pivots that tell you who’s steady and who’s scrambling. With Mike Sando, we dig into play calling takeovers, surprising contenders, and why the standings can fool you in September.  • Sean Payton taking back play calling and why it happens fast  • what it really means for a head coach to call plays on Sunday  • Bo Nix development and why timing beats “more plays”  • Texans defensive slide and DeMeco Ryans grabbing the wheel  • how schedule strength warps early-season rankings  • which 4-0 starts feel fragile and which feel built to last  • 49ers, Chiefs, and the renewed importance of a real run game  • Jackson Smith-Njigba traits and what “complete” receiver play looks like  • Falcons surge with Michael Penix Jr and the ripple effect on the whole team  • Raiders coming together quicker than expected and the Rams emotional swings  • Panthers offense growth, Packers problems, and Chargers protection crisis  • Eagles injuries, London logistics, and how quickly a roster gets destabilized  Follow The Family Business with Norv and Stephanie Turner on:  YouTube: @thefamilybusiness_pod Instagram: @thefamilybusiness_pod X: @thefambiz_pod Intro and outro music by Stephen Ray This podcast was recorded at The Podcast Place.  Visit us at www.thefamilybusinesspodcast.com