Find out who's actually earning it this preseason! Join Alfredo Brown, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their top NFL risers and rookie standouts.

Is New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown about to blow up? Will Denver Broncos RB Jonah Coleman run away with the starting job? Plus, what makes Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate the favorite to be the most impactful rookie in 2026?

The Pros plug into the highs and lows coming out of camp!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00 
Trending NFL News & Notes - 0:00:16
Autographed LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers Jersey Giveaway - 0:16:18
NFL Preseason Rookies Risers - 0:16:52
NFL Preseason Veterans Risers - 0:25:46
Roster Cuts Rookie Game - 0:30:14
Round 1 - 0:30:52
Round 2 - 0:47:36 
Round 3 - 0:48:45
Outro - 0:53:28

Find out who's actually earning it this preseason! Join Alfredo Brown, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their top NFL risers and rookie standouts.
Is New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown about to blow up? Will Denver Broncos RB Jonah Coleman run away with the starting job? Plus, what makes Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate the favorite to be the most impactful rookie in 2026?
The Pros plug into the highs and lows coming out of camp!
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00&nbsp; Trending NFL News &amp; Notes - 0:00:16 Autographed LaDainian Tomlinson&nbsp;San Diego Chargers Jersey Giveaway - 0:16:18 NFL Preseason Rookies Risers - 0:16:52 NFL Preseason Veterans Risers - 0:25:46 Roster Cuts Rookie Game - 0:30:14 Round 1 - 0:30:52 Round 2 - 0:47:36&nbsp; Round 3 - 0:48:45 Outro - 0:53:28

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Real Football. No Fillers.&nbsp; This is your destination for authentic NFL coverage. We cut through the noise to bring you the best conversations in football and share our passion about the game we love. We're talking about the grit, the rivalries, the biggest matchups, the rising stars, the strategy, and the upcoming prospects that are changing the game and make the NFL the greatest league on Earth.&nbsp; Don't just watch the game. Understand it. Join the Tailgate.&nbsp;

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Find out who's actually earning it this preseason! Join Alfredo Brown, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their top NFL risers and rookie standouts.  Is New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown about to blow up? Will Denver Broncos RB Jonah Coleman run away with the starting job? Plus, what makes Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate the favorite to be the most impactful rookie in 2026?

Who's Actually Earning It This Preseason? | NFL Risers & Rookie Standouts (Ep. 44)

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Chris Welsh, Scott Bogman, and Pat Fitzmaurice discuss the biggest storylines from Week 2, including Keyshawn Boutte's trade to the Houston Texans, Deshaun Watson being named the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback, Breece Hall's potential Week 1 return, and what the Jets' backfield could look like.

The crew also dives into what they actually learned from preseason Week 2, including the remarkable underdog story of Bengals wide receiver Dante Myers, Jack Strand's surprising rise in Atlanta, the possibility that the Packers' special teams are finally becoming a strength, and why Tyrone Tracy's future with the Giants could be in serious jeopardy.

If you're preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft, dynasty league, best ball league, or simply trying to identify the NFL players poised to break out before Week 1, this episode is packed with preseason news and actionable takeaways.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Trending News and Headlines - Pats Trade Kayshon Boutte - 0:04:14

Deshawn Watson Headlines - 0:08:33

Breece Hall News - 0:14:02

LaDanian Tomlinson Signed Chargers Jersey Giveaway Promo - 0:16:39

What We Learned From Preseason Week 2 - 0:17:33

Fitz: That Dohnte Meyers (WR - Bengals) is an underdog worth rooting for. - 0:17:52

Bogs: Jack Strand hype could be real - 0:23:00

Fitz: The Green Bay Packers’ special teams might not be a disaster for a change - 0:24:46

Both: Tyrone Tracy has no future with the Giants - 0:29:15

Stock Watch - Pat: De’Zhaun Stribling, WR - 0:33:34

Stock Watch - Bogs: Jaydon Blue, RB - 0:38:27

Stock Watch - Welsh: Mike Washington, RB - 0:42:03

Outro - 0:50:02

Chris Welsh, Scott Bogman, and Pat Fitzmaurice discuss the biggest storylines from Week 2, including Keyshawn Boutte's trade to the Houston Texans, Deshaun Watson being named the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback, Breece Hall's potential Week 1 return, and what the Jets' backfield could look like.
The crew also dives into what they actually learned from preseason Week 2, including the remarkable underdog story of Bengals wide receiver Dante Myers, Jack Strand's surprising rise in Atlanta, the possibility that the Packers' special teams are finally becoming a strength, and why Tyrone Tracy's future with the Giants could be in serious jeopardy.
If you're preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft, dynasty league, best ball league, or simply trying to identify the NFL players poised to break out before Week 1, this episode is packed with preseason news and actionable takeaways.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Trending News and Headlines - Pats Trade Kayshon Boutte - 0:04:14
Deshawn Watson Headlines - 0:08:33
Breece Hall News - 0:14:02
LaDanian Tomlinson Signed Chargers Jersey Giveaway Promo - 0:16:39
What We Learned From Preseason Week 2 - 0:17:33
Fitz: That Dohnte Meyers (WR - Bengals) is an underdog worth rooting for. - 0:17:52
Bogs: Jack Strand hype could be real - 0:23:00
Fitz: The Green Bay Packers&rsquo; special teams might not be a disaster for a change - 0:24:46
Both: Tyrone Tracy has no future with the Giants - 0:29:15
Stock Watch - Pat: De&rsquo;Zhaun Stribling, WR - 0:33:34
Stock Watch - Bogs: Jaydon Blue, RB - 0:38:27
Stock Watch - Welsh: Mike Washington, RB - 0:42:03
Outro - 0:50:02

Chris Welsh, Scott Bogman, and Pat Fitzmaurice discuss the biggest storylines from Week 2, including Keyshawn Boutte's trade to the Houston Texans, Deshaun Watson being named the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback, Breece Hall's potential Week 1 return, and what the Jets' backfield could look like.  The crew also dives into what they actually learned from preseason Week 2, including the remarkable underdog story of Bengals wide receiver Dante Myers, Jack Strand's surprising rise in Atlanta, the possibility that the Packers' special teams are finally becoming a strength, and why Tyrone Tracy's future with the Giants could be in serious jeopardy.  If you're preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft, dynasty league, best ball league, or simply trying to identify the NFL players poised to break out before Week 1, this episode is packed with preseason news and actionable takeaways.

NFL Preseason Week 2 Takeaways + Biggest Winners & Losers (Ep. 45)

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Put a period after the first slate of exhibition games. Join Chris Welsh, Derek Brown and Scott Bogman for their NFL Preseason Week 1 reactions!

Could the Arizona Cardinals go winless after the injury to RB Jeremiyah Love? What does the signing of WR Keenan Allen mean for the Indianapolis Colts? Plus, will rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling be a difference-maker for the San Francisco 49ers?

The "Tailgate" gets listeners up to speed on the latest news, notes and risers/fallers from around the league

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
Keenan Allen (WR - LAC) - 0:00:48
Jeremiyah Love (RB - ARI) - 0:08:16
Jordyn Tyson (WR - NO) - 0:13:52
Other NFL Injuries - 0:19:31
Von Miller (LB, DE - DAL) - 0:22:15
Autographed LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers Giveaway - 0:22:32
What We Learned in Preseason Week 1 - 0:23:27
Khalil Shakir (WR - BUF) - 0:24:29
Ty Simpson (QB - LAR) - 0:29:29
Cam Ward (QB - TEN) - 0:35:18
Cam Skattebo (RB - NYG) - 0:40:54
Tailgate Podcast - 0:46:06
Stock Watch - 0:46:20
Matt Hibner (TE - BAL) - 0:46:38
Emmett Johnson (RB - KC) - 0:47:46
De’Zhaun Stribling (WR - SF) - 0:51 :17
Other Notable NFL Preseason Week 1 Risers/Fallers - 0:56:33
Outro - 0:59:22

Put a period after the first slate of exhibition games. Join Chris Welsh, Derek Brown and Scott Bogman for their NFL Preseason Week 1 reactions!
Could the Arizona Cardinals go winless after the injury to RB Jeremiyah Love? What does the signing of WR Keenan Allen mean for the Indianapolis Colts? Plus, will rookie WR De&rsquo;Zhaun Stribling be a difference-maker for the San Francisco 49ers?
The "Tailgate" gets listeners up to speed on the latest news, notes and risers/fallers from around the league
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00 Keenan Allen (WR - LAC) - 0:00:48 Jeremiyah Love (RB - ARI) - 0:08:16 Jordyn Tyson (WR - NO) - 0:13:52 Other NFL Injuries - 0:19:31 Von Miller (LB, DE - DAL) - 0:22:15 Autographed LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers Giveaway - 0:22:32 What We Learned in Preseason Week 1 - 0:23:27 Khalil Shakir (WR - BUF) - 0:24:29 Ty Simpson (QB - LAR) - 0:29:29 Cam Ward (QB - TEN) - 0:35:18 Cam Skattebo (RB - NYG) - 0:40:54 Tailgate Podcast - 0:46:06 Stock Watch - 0:46:20 Matt Hibner (TE - BAL) - 0:46:38 Emmett Johnson (RB - KC) - 0:47:46 De&rsquo;Zhaun Stribling (WR - SF) - 0:51 :17 Other Notable NFL Preseason Week 1 Risers/Fallers - 0:56:33 Outro - 0:59:22

Put a period after the first slate of exhibition games. Join Chris Welsh, Derek Brown and Scott Bogman for their NFL Preseason Week 1 reactions!  Could the Arizona Cardinals go winless after the injury to RB Jeremiyah Love? What does the signing of WR Keenan Allen mean for the Indianapolis Colts? Plus, will rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling be a difference-maker for the San Francisco 49ers?  The "Tailgate" gets listeners up to speed on the latest news, notes and risers/fallers from around the league

NFL Preseason Week 1 Reactions + News You NEED To Know | Jeremiyah Love, De’Zhaun Stribling & More (Ep. 43)

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Join Andrew Erickson on The Tailgate as he welcomes special guest Evan Lazar (Senior Reporter at Patriots.com and host of Patriots Catch-22) for an in-depth, boots-on-the-ground preview of the New England Patriots!  

The guys break down the biggest storylines coming out of training camp and joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts, detailing Drake Maye’s progression entering his second season and his blossoming connection with superstar wide receiver A.J. Brown. Plus, they analyze rookie tight end Eli Raridon's role, the wide receiver depth chart battles, and the key players holding down the defense.

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00:00 - Introduction & Welcome Evan Lazar (Patriots.com)
01:28 - Patriots vs. Colts Joint Practice Takeaways & Drake Maye Report
04:24 - Rookie TE Eli Raridon: Upside & Role Behind Hunter Henry
08:00 - Drake Maye & A.J. Brown Connection: Red Zone Role & Scheme Fit
012:30 - Patriots WR Room Breakdown: Pop Douglas, Romeo Doubs & Depth Battles
16:45 - Defense & Linebacker Depth: Robert Spillane’s Critical Role
19:15 - Preseason GOATs & Camp Traps: The Maurice Harris Lesson

Join Andrew Erickson on The Tailgate as he welcomes special guest Evan Lazar (Senior Reporter at Patriots.com and host of Patriots Catch-22) for an in-depth, boots-on-the-ground preview of the New England Patriots! &nbsp;
The guys break down the biggest storylines coming out of training camp and joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts, detailing Drake Maye&rsquo;s progression entering his second season and his blossoming connection with superstar wide receiver A.J. Brown. Plus, they analyze rookie tight end Eli Raridon's role, the wide receiver depth chart battles, and the key players holding down the defense.
Timestamps (maybe off due to ads):
00:00 - Introduction &amp; Welcome Evan Lazar (Patriots.com) 01:28 - Patriots vs. Colts Joint Practice Takeaways &amp; Drake Maye Report 04:24 - Rookie TE Eli Raridon: Upside &amp; Role Behind Hunter Henry 08:00 - Drake Maye &amp; A.J. Brown Connection: Red Zone Role &amp; Scheme Fit 012:30 - Patriots WR Room Breakdown: Pop Douglas, Romeo Doubs &amp; Depth Battles 16:45 - Defense &amp; Linebacker Depth: Robert Spillane&rsquo;s Critical Role 19:15 - Preseason GOATs &amp; Camp Traps: The Maurice Harris Lesson

Join Andrew Erickson on The Tailgate as he welcomes special guest Evan Lazar (Senior Reporter at Patriots.com and host of Patriots Catch-22) for an in-depth, boots-on-the-ground preview of the New England Patriots!    The guys break down the biggest storylines coming out of training camp and joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts, detailing Drake Maye’s progression entering his second season and his blossoming connection with superstar wide receiver A.J. Brown. Plus, they analyze rookie tight end Eli Raridon's role, the wide receiver depth chart battles, and the key players holding down the defense.

New England Patriots 2026 Camp Preview: Drake Maye & AJ Brown Chemistry, Pop Douglas & Rookie Buzz w/ Evan Lazar (Ep. 42)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/7cf40319-08a0-4187-9022-b4a600197176/transcript

Who's Actually Earning It This Preseason? | NFL Risers & Rookie Standouts (Ep. 44)

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