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Division Preview month continues with the AFC South. James (Texans) leads the roundtable conversation joined by Dan (Colts) and Ryan (Jaguars). Jason (Titans) was having some technical difficulties, but the boys plowed through and got in depth on their All Division team. They share their thoughts on each team's roster and examine the over/under's for each teams' win totals. Plus, the popular Game of Thrones comparisons continue with James at the helm. PodVader shares his predictions for the season in the AFC South and is surprised to find how different his opinion of the division is from the SuperFans. Email us - nextfanup@gmail.comTweet us - @nfupodcastCheck out our Facebook page - facebook.com/nfupodcastDon't miss any of the division previews or catch up on our past shows. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Tune In Radio, Aha Radio or wherever fine podcasts are heard

Everything you weren't afraid to ask about the AFC East!PodVader is joined by Patrick (Patriots), Andrew (Jets) and Robert (Bills) to preview the AFC East from bottom to top.  Ron (Dolphins) was unavailable to join the fun. The SuperFans discuss their All-Division team and how they came to select those players before they work their way from the bottom on up, previewing the upcoming season for each team. James (Texans) jumps in with his Game of Thrones comparisons for each team. Pod ends the show with his way too early (and ridiculous to some) win/loss season totals for each team. Share your thoughts on the AFC East or any division in the NFL: nextfanup@gmail.comTweet us: @nfupodcastCheck out our posts on Facebook, including the Top 10 All Time Greatest Players for each team: facebook.com/nfupodcastDon't miss any of the division previews!  Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Tune In, or Aha Radio! Share and enjoy!!!

It's everything you weren't afraid to ask about the AFC North!  PodVader shares his thoughts on the teams of the AFC North as Nick (Chiefs) leads Greg (Steelers) and English Simon (Bengals) through a preview of their division. Unfortunately Ben (Browns) and Rex (Ravens) weren't able to make it.  As a special treat, James (Texans) will be bringing you the Game of Thrones comparisons for every team in the NFL.  Greg really likes the ones for the AFC North teams.As always, reach out to us via email: nextfanup@gmail.comTweet us @nfupodcastAnd check out what we have cooking on our Facebook page: facebook.com/nfupodcast Download and subscribe on iTunes. Leave us a review and share with a friend!

On this very special edition of the Next Fan Up podcast, PodVader and the SuperFans discuss the best players of all time on each NFL team.  He's joined by Neil (Redskins - an historic team), Patrick (Patriots - Pod's team), and James (Texans - there are players on Neil's list that played longer than the Texans have existed).  The teams discussed are the Washington Redskins, New England Patriots, Houston Texans, Oakland Raiders (sorry we missed Jason Fitz this episode - blame the airlines!).  Don sent us an email - nextfanup@gmail.com - to talk about his all time Baltimore Ravens. Ron and Clay responded on social media - Twitter is @nfupodcast - about the Minnesota Vikings. All the SuperFans who created a list have posted them to our Facebook page - facebook.com/nfupodcast.Subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes!  Division previews are coming the entire month of June!

PodVader and the SuperFans are talking about the latest NFL news. This week, Greg (Steelers), Neil (Redskins), Justin (Seahawks) and James (Texans) have quite a bit to discuss. They start with the NFL Spring Meetings and the sites awarded SuperBowls for the future. It's a pretty clear message that unless you have a brand new stadium or spent a ton of money, you won't see the SuperBowl very soon. This leads to the obvious conversation "Should we still be using Roman numerals for the Super Bowl?"  Pod is besides himself that a majority of the SuperFans are against the Roman numbers. More on that later in the show. Pod talks with Arthur Arkush from ProFootballWeekly.com about the owners meetings. He pulls back the curtain on what actually happens there. They also get into how much the NFL is dealing with the US Government - Deflategate hearings and concussion reports. Could the NFL be jeopardizing their monoply status?  Arthur was also at the Bears' OTAs and shares the optimism this time of year brings.Back to t

Nick (Chiefs) returns to the hosting chair with Justin (Seahawks) and Ken (Chargers) to talk about Jacksonville's lousy health luck with its top picks, where to draw the line on cultural appropriation in sports and NFL.com's Top 100 Players. Who's getting dissed, who's getting overdue respect and does any of it matter? Tune in to find out.

The Greatest RB Of All Time Debate won't stop!  This week, we give Matt Williamson (Dynasty Blueprint podcast, @williamsonnfl on Twitter) and Matt Chatham (FootballbyFootball.com, @chatham58) the floor to debate the topic. But first...PodVader is joined by Neil (Redskins), Rob (Bills), Davey (Vikings) and a late arriving Justin (Seahawks) to discuss the latest news in the NFL.We begin with the injuries piling up in Buffalo. Rob gives his take on the situation and what the Bills could possible do to ride out the injuries (can anyone say Beer-man???). ESPN's new TheUndefeated.com debuted with a story on RGIII's time in Washington. Neil has some strong opinions about how the young QB conducted himself with the coaching staff and people who were there to be mentors. The SuperFans wonder how that would play with other teams.Then it's debate time (around the 25 minute mark). Matt Williamson is a big Jim Brown guy. Matt Chatham is not. They discuss some of the other RBs that could be considered, including a good loo

Andrew (Jets), Monty (Raiders), Dan (Colts) and Greg (Steelers) break down the AFC team by team to look for potential surprises that the AFC has in store for us in 2016. AFC South (2:00)- Are Titans ownership doing Marcus Mariota a disservice by retaining Mike Mularkey as Head Coach?AFC North (35:30)- Which of the 3 likely Super Bowl contenders in this division are going to fall short of their lofty expectations?AFC East (1:04:00)- Which team will give the Patriots the biggest challenge for the AFC East crown?AFC West- (1:25:00)- Are the Raiders finally ready to take the step into playoof contention? All that and much much more! It is a 2 hour podcast after all. If you missed the NFC Preview, you can listen here- http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nextfanup/2016/05/10/how-will-the-nfc-play-out-in-2016 Email us at NextFanUp@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @nfupocast where you can vote on the Greatest Running Back of All Time. 

You know those topics we always say "That will make a great offseason show"? Well, it's the offseason so here we go. PodVader is joined by Greg (Steelers), Neil (Redskins), Monty (Raiders) and James (Texans) to debate who is the greatest running back of all time.  Special guest Brady Poppinga from FootballByFootball.com and the Football By Football podcast gets the conversation kicking (although not literally for Pod).  It's more than just stats for Brady - there's an emotional value that a player can bring to a team too.Emails from Matt Chatham (from FootballByFootball.com) and Matt Williamson (from Dynasty Blueprint podcast) are brought into the debate as well. Names discussed - Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, Jim Brown, Marshall Faulk, Adrian Peterson, Ladanian Tomlinson, Jerome Bettis, Timmy Smith (that Neil), and quite a few more. Who is crowned the winner? Well, we're going to leave that up to you in a tournament style poll on Twitter - so make sure you follow us @nfupodcast.Email your thoughts that are l

Andrew (Jets) is joined by Brian (Packers), Sam (Giants), Chris (Saints) and Justin (Seahawks) to go team by team around the NFC to answer all the burning questions surrounding each squad in the National Football Conference. Topics include the possible fall of Carson Palmer, the rise of the Buccaneers and Falcons' Superfan Tim's impending baldness. NFC North (3:00) NFC East (19:00) NFC South (46:00) NFC West (1:15:00)We want to hear from you!!! Send an email to nexfanup@gmail.com, or tweet us @nfupodcast. You can also find written content on our Facebook Page at Facebook.com/nfupodcast

PodVader is joined by the Thursday crew - Greg (Steelers), Neil (Redskins), Justin (Seahawks) - as they catch their breath after an exciting NFL Draft. The discuss the latest news from Washington - Jordan Reed signed an extension, Pittsburgh - Mike Adams was cut (but it's James Harrison's birthday) and Seattle - watching their undrafted free agents come in. Then Pod talks with Scott Stratten (@unmarketing on Twitter, www.unmarketing.com) about the Laremy Tunsil Twitter scandal that happened on draft day. Scott has some interesting new rules to consider for Twitter use. They also discuss his passion for fantasy football and how that has erased the hate he has for the rivals of the Lions, his favorite team. Also, how did Scott react the day Barry Sanders walked away?The SuperFans wrap it up talking about the ways rookies blow their new signing bonuses. Check out the piece by Matt Bowen on ESPN.com. And which team makes the best bet according to Bovada to win the SuperBowl?  Pod has his eyes on a team in the AFC

Nick (Chiefs) is joined by Chris (Saints) and Neil (Redskins) to break down the later rounds of the NFL draft and discuss which teams and which colleges won big. Neil shares his thoughts on this year's QB crop while Chris explains why he is not amped up about the Saints draft and Nick talks about what Chiefs draft pick he hopes will get hurt.

Round 1 of the NFL Draft is in the books and PodVader and the SuperFans are here to react.  Pod gets the opinions of Greg (Steelers), Neil (Redskins), Rex (Ravens), Jason (Titans), Brian (Packers) and Dan (Buccaneers). They discuss:The network coverage of the draft - Rex has a great rant about ESPN The pressure that now faces Jared Goff in L.A. - not quite the QB he was being compared to the most  The fall of Laremy Tunsil - Miami the best place for him? Best Draft so far - hint: one of the SuperFans on this show reps that teamWorst Draft so far - yeah, it's Cleveland. What to expect in the 2nd round and beyond.Email us your reactions to nextfanup@gmail.com.Tweet us @nfupodcastFacebook.com/nfupodcast for our final reactions to the completed draft.New show Sunday to react to the completed draft and PodVader returns to his usual Thursday slot next week. Download and subscribe on iTunes. Leave a review and most of all - ENJOY!!!

The NFL Draft is 2 days away so Andrew (Jets), Sam (Giants), Louis (Broncos) and James (Texans) hop on to discuss all the news leading up the NFL's premier offseason event. Topics include:- With the Broncos winning the Super Bowl despite less than mediocre Quarterback play, are teams changing the way they look at the position?- The Sam Bradford Situation- The Tom Brady Suspension......yay!- Teams to Watch on Thursday NightFollow the podcast on Twitter @NFUpodcast, Facebook.com/nfupodcastEmail us at NextFanUp@gmail.com

Nick (Chiefs) brings on Jimmy (Panthers) and Monty (Raiders) to get more perspective on the CB Josh Norman move and make predictions on what we are going to see this week. We also go into Part II of the breakdown of the seven-round Super Mock Draft with Tom (Bears) and Chris (Saints).

A jampacked show with PodVader, Greg (Steelers), Neil (Redskins), Justin (Seahawks) and James (Eagles). We start by discussing the Eagles trade with the Browns to get the number 2 pick in the draft. Ben, the Browns SuperFan, joins us for that conversation. We talk about the pros and cons on both side and then Justin drops a historical fact to put water on the whole conversation. Then we get into Josh Norman being released by the Carolina Panthers. Where are the good fits? Why aren't the Jaguars jumping at the opportunity? What do the Panthers know that nobody else seems to know yet?PodVader then jumps to the interviews around the 41minute mark - Branden Jackson, DE/LB Texas Tech; Jhurell Pressley, RB New Mexico; Russell Hansbrough, RB Missouri.  These guys share the process they went through leading up to the Draft, where they'll be on Draft Weekend and one of these guys, Pod shamelessly recruits for the Patriots. Finally, the guys wrap up the show revisiting the SuperFan Super Mock Draft. The differences bet

Nick (Chiefs) is joined by Jarrod (Rams) to talk about his team's gutsy trade to the top of the draft. Tom (Bears) and Chris (Saints) also join to talk about what they're looking forward to in the 2016 schedule slate. The crew also brings you Part 1 of their break down of the latter rounds of the Superfan Super Mock Draft, looking hard at the teams that picked 32-41 in the 2nd round.

The annual tradition is back! It's the SuperFan Super Mock Draft.  All 32 SuperFans play GM for their favorite team.  If you missed Part 1 - go back and listen on the archives! The purpose of our mock draft isn't to see if they match what the GM of their favorite team does in the NFL draft, but pick the play they WANT their team to pick in the NFL draft. Trades are allowed and there are a couple of them in the first round. Part 2 features picks 17 through 31.  Plus any team that didn't have a first round pick gets a chance to talk about their later round strategies.Email your thoughts on how well the SuperFans did: nextfanup@gmail.comTweet us @nfupodcstAnd check out how Rounds 2-7 went on our Facebook page - facebook.com/nfupodcast.

The annual tradition is back! It's the SuperFan Super Mock Draft.  All 32 SuperFans play GM for their favorite team. The purpose of our mock draft isn't to see if they match what the GM of their favorite team does in the NFL draft, but pick the play they WANT their team to pick in the NFL draft. Trades are allowed and there are a couple of them in the first round. Part 1 features picks 1 through 16.  Email your thoughts on how well the SuperFans did (we're sure pick number 1 will be the source of disagreement): nextfanup@gmail.comTweet us @nfupodcstAnd check out how Rounds 2-7 went on our Facebook page - facebook.com/nfupodcast.Don't miss Part 2! 

Nick (Chiefs) is joined by Chris (Saints), Ben (Browns) and Monty (Raiders) to discuss the latest NFL news including former Saints DE Will Smith's death, the Clady trade and the possibility of Johnny Manziel in Denver. Plus, they rehash the biggest busts of Drafts past and conduct their own Mr. NFL pageant.