Playbreakers Podcast

It’s Super Bowl Week

It's the Superbowl. We had a lot to discuss this week. Will the 49ers defense be able to stop the Chiefs offense? Who are the key players to watch on both sides? We give you our opinions, analysis, and final predictions on the game.
Next, we switch gears to the NFL draft and discuss the top three quarterbacks who are expected to go in the first round. How do they compare to each other and what are their strengths and weaknesses? And what about JJ McCarthy, the rising star who has been making waves in the college scene? We tell you why he deserves to be in the conversation and what teams might be interested in him.
Then, we reflect on the Ben Johnson controversy and what it could mean for his prospects as an NFL coach. Is he worth the risk or should he be avoided? We weigh in on his situation and how it affects the coaching market.
Finally, we have a little Knicks talk at the end of the show. With the moves that were made at the trade deadline, they seemed to be the deepest team in the East. Are they legit or is the copium on high in the studio. 

And then there were four... Coaching Carousel and Conference championship preview

The gang talks about coaching hires and the vacancies within the NFL giving our best and worst hires and thoughts about them all. Tom and Q argue over a Brady-Purdy controversy before we drop into our previews of the Conference championship matchups. 

Wild Card Layoffs (Not a Typo)

First reactions to the first round of the NFL playoffs. Half way through the slate and there was plenty to discuss and review. We have our takes of what went right for the Packers, Texans and Chiefs and why the Cowboys, Dolphins and Browns had early exits. We get distracted and talk coaching carousel before we offer our predictions for the Eagles and Bucs and Bills vs Steelers. Enjoy!

Twas the week after christmas

We've made it, last episode of the year, could you believe it? We didn't. Anyhow, We talk about the emerging story on our favorite QB-chef combo in Russell Wilson and are astounded by the length's the Broncos are willing to go to make sure Russ no longer rides with the rest of Bronco's country. We touch on Flacco's run from couch to elite and how its different than the other journeymen QB's in the league that have shocked and awed us through this season. We take quick break to drop in on the sad state of the bottom of the NFC east before we close out 2023. Thank to all the listeners for making this a great year, we appreciate your support and hope you have a wonderful New Year! 

Move over Tony, there’s a new king in Jersey: NFL Edition

Tommy Devito is leading a mid-season Giants Rennaissance. We talk about whats the big deal with dropping down the draft order and why maybe this was always in the cards for the G-men. We ask at what point does the NFL realize it has an officiating problem and its impacting the quality in good games. Lastly we wonder if Mahomes' reaction was more a product of season long frustrations before we turn to why the NFL's latest personnel values are running QB's into the ground. Listen in and enjoy to another great episode!
FYI: Our take on Draymond Green was recorded before the NBA made its decision. 

Soto Goes to the Yankees

Welcome to another episode of the Second Mouse Podcast! This week, we're diving deep into some major baseball moves and peering into the crystal ball of NFL's future.
🔵 "Yankee Doodle Soto": The baseball world is buzzing with Juan Soto's blockbuster trade to the New York Yankees. We'll dissect what this means for the Bronx Bombers. How will Soto's presence change the Yankees' lineup dynamics? Is this the move that turns their season's corner? We're breaking it all down with a blend of stats, predictions, and our signature Second Mouse humor.
⚾ "Red Sox-Yankees Trade Tango": In a rare move, the Boston Red Sox and Yankees have made their 8th trade in history, sending OF Alex Verdugo to Yankee pinstripes for one Richard L. Fitts. We'll explore what Verdugo brings to the Yankees and how this impacts the Red Sox strategy. Expect some fiery opinions and possibly a history lesson on past Red Sox-Yankees trades!
🚫 "Freeze Play in MLB Free Agency": The Shohei Othani sweepstakes have put a chill on other deals, causing a freeze in MLB free agency. We're tackling the big question: What's wrong with MLB free agency right now? Our take might surprise you!
🏈 "Peeking at the NFL Draft Order": Shifting gears to football, we're looking at the current NFL draft order. Which teams are lining up in the top four, and what can we expect from them moving forward? We've got predictions, insights, and maybe a few wild guesses.
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Racketeering In Buffalo

Bill's Mafia has not had a good reason to trash their furniture in a while but maybe things will turn around with the Ken Dorsey out at OC. We wonder if the Bills stagnation have lead them down a road of predictability where the only question left is which Josh Allen will show up game day. We wonder allowed why theres a lack of scoring, if back by committee is worth the commitment and offer an apology to the Denver Broncos before quickly rescinding it. Even one man short this week, we're like a dime defense and cover it all, just for you! 

The Spite Fence

We are halfway through the 2023 season and the NFL is just starting to cook. Sure some teams have already boiled over and others have burnt themselves. We take a look at the charred over Giants, wondering if there is any morsel worth salvaging. We look around the NFL at incredible play coming from the next generation of QB talent and we tread carefully where the talent is running dry. We give week 10 predictions, smoke some stogies and signal our dismay for sign stealing by Michigan before we give you some movie selections and end it Second Mouse style.  

Trading Places: NFL Edition

We look back on a quietly frantic NFL trade deadline with names like Leonard Williams leaving the Giants, Montez Sweat and Chase Young both being shipped out of DC with mixed fan response. 
 
We also get into what happened with the other teams in the NFL with Josh McDaniels getting canned (yay) and Kirk Cousins ending his season and potentially his career(boo) with an injury.
 
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Humble Pie: NFL Edition

We recap the Giants and Mandos, we ask what went right for big blue and what just wasn't there for Washington. We speculate on the changes that should happen this offseason to fix the coaching crisis and we wonder where they might find the best fit to replace Rivera. We look through the rest of the NFL week 7 before turning towards this week and who's survived half the season thus far. Also Taylor Swift and Creed.