Podcast
Bootleg Football
Hosted by EJ Snyder · EN
Two of the biggest football junkies around, Brett Kollmann (YouTube's The Film Room) and E.J. Snyder (Senior Draft Analyst Windy City Gridiron) have teamed up to bring you a podcast packed with football goodness. We'll tackle the league from end to end and break it all down for you while sipping our favorite beverages (and giving you the low-down on those too). From the NFL Draft to the annual Hall of Fame Ballot and everything in between, we've got you covered.
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The 147 million dollar defense that's just kind of okay.
Yesterday01:16:27Tap to summarizeOur Patrons on Patreon get access to each team's Data Infographics plus bonus content all summer over at https://www.patreon.com/c/BootlegFootball Watch the next episode in the series a day early over on BZZR! -- https://bzzr.com/profile/RiyfLWXzcNht47XlvFmwn0eXPjN2 If you want to grab a bottle of the same bourbon we're drinking in this episode, you can find it here on Woodinville's store! https://woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/products/woodinville-straight-bourbon-whiskey-port-finished?utm_source=google+&utm_medium=conversion&utm_campaign=bootleg+football&utm_term=Bootleg+x+Port+Finished+Bourbon Also while you’re here, shop for Bootleg gear as well as dozens of designs for officially licensed gear for all 32 NFL teams over at Homage! Any purchase made at this link will also directly support our show -- https://homage.sjv.io/BOOTLEGSUMMER26 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Everyone's favorite sleeper pick.
2d ago01:22:51Tap to summarizeOur Patrons on Patreon get access to each team's Data Infographics plus bonus content all summer over at https://www.patreon.com/c/BootlegFootball Watch the next episode in the series a day early over on BZZR! -- https://bzzr.com/profile/RiyfLWXzcNht47XlvFmwn0eXPjN2 If you want to grab a bottle of the same bourbon we're drinking in this episode, you can find it here on Woodinville's store! https://woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/products/woodinville-straight-bourbon-whiskey-port-finished?utm_source=google+&utm_medium=conversion&utm_campaign=bootleg+football&utm_term=Bootleg+x+Port+Finished+Bourbon Also while you’re here, shop for Bootleg gear as well as dozens of designs for officially licensed gear for all 32 NFL teams over at Homage! Any purchase made at this link will also directly support our show -- https://homage.sjv.io/BOOTLEGSUMMER26 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The Patriots got better...but also worse?
6d ago01:25:24Tap to summarizeUse code BOOTLEG at https://Ridge.com for 10% off! Our Patrons on Patreon get access to each team's Data Infographics plus bonus content all summer over at https://www.patreon.com/c/BootlegFootball Watch the next episode in the series a day early over on BZZR! -- https://bzzr.com/profile/RiyfLWXzcNht47XlvFmwn0eXPjN2 If you want to grab a bottle of the same bourbon we're drinking in this episode, you can find it here on Woodinville's store! https://woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/products/woodinville-straight-bourbon-whiskey-port-finished?utm_source=google+&utm_medium=conversion&utm_campaign=bootleg+football&utm_term=Bootleg+x+Port+Finished+Bourbon Also while you’re here, shop for Bootleg gear as well as dozens of designs for officially licensed gear for all 32 NFL teams over at Homage! Any purchase made at this link will also directly support our show -- https://homage.sjv.io/BOOTLEGSUMMER26 Time stamps: 0:00 We tried to warn you 1:53 2025 Recap 8:43 The Pats weren't schedule merchants 10:35 How will the run game improve in 2026? 17:50 Drake Maye still has room to improve 26:42 If only the D could finish 31:12 The secondary is awesome 35:38 Get this data! 37:02 New England's Power Structure 45:55 Will this Free Agency class be enough? 56:36 The A.J. Brown trade 59:29 Draft class overview 1:19:09 Ceiling and Floor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Where else would you rather be?
1w ago01:33:09Tap to summarizeOur Patrons on Patreon get access to each team's Data Infographics plus bonus content all summer over at https://www.patreon.com/c/BootlegFootball Watch the next episode in the series a day early over on BZZR! -- https://bzzr.com/profile/RiyfLWXzcNht47XlvFmwn0eXPjN2 If you want to grab a bottle of the same bourbon we're drinking in this episode, you can find it here on Woodinville's store! https://woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/products/woodinville-straight-bourbon-whiskey-port-finished?utm_source=google+&utm_medium=conversion&utm_campaign=bootleg+football&utm_term=Bootleg+x+Port+Finished+Bourbon Also while you’re here, shop for Bootleg gear as well as dozens of designs for officially licensed gear for all 32 NFL teams over at Homage! Any purchase made at this link will also directly support our show -- https://homage.sjv.io/BOOTLEGSUMMER26 Time Stamps: 0:00 Is THIS the year the Bills finally win it all? 3:40 2025 Recap & The Sean McDermott Firing 9:05 Effectiveness Summary 12:06 So about the run defense... 20:07 The engine of the offense 29:02 Get access to all of this data! 30:27 Buffalo's Power Structure: The Same, but New 42:26 A busy Free Agency 55:33 Brandon Beane cooked? 1:15:16 How did the Chiefs make this roster philosophy work while Buffalo couldn't? 1:26:29 Ceiling and Floor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →De’Von Achane and the power of friendship vs The World
1w ago01:28:15Tap to summarizeOur Patrons on Patreon get access to each team's Data Infographics plus bonus content all summer over at https://www.patreon.com/c/BootlegFootball Watch the next episode in the series a day early over on BZZR! -- https://bzzr.com/profile/RiyfLWXzcNht47XlvFmwn0eXPjN2 If you want to grab a bottle of the same bourbon we're drinking in this episode, you can find it here on Woodinville's store! https://woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/products/woodinville-straight-bourbon-whiskey-port-finished?utm_source=google+&utm_medium=conversion&utm_campaign=bootleg+football&utm_term=Bootleg+x+Port+Finished+Bourbon Also while you’re here, shop for Bootleg gear as well as dozens of designs for officially licensed gear for all 32 NFL teams over at Homage! Any purchase made at this link will also directly support our show -- https://homage.sjv.io/BOOTLEGSUMMER26 Time stamps: 0:00 Are the Dolphins finally swimming in the right direction? 3:15 2025 Recap 8:54 It will get worse before it gets better 11:09 Get access to the data! 12:34 Power Structure 17:00 What will the Dolphins' scheme look like in 2026? 28:08 Can Malik Willis be the guy? 39:15 Building an entirely new roster 48:48 Filling holes in the Draft 1:18:31 How have last year's rookies grown since being drafted? 1:24:21 Ceiling and Floor for 2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →It cannot possibly get worse.
1w ago01:23:58Tap to summarizeOur Patrons on Patreon get access to each team's Data Infographics plus bonus content all summer over at https://www.patreon.com/c/BootlegFootball If you want to grab a bottle of the same bourbon we're drinking in this episode, you can find it here on Woodinville's store! https://woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/products/woodinville-straight-bourbon-whiskey-port-finished?utm_source=google+&utm_medium=conversion&utm_campaign=bootleg+football&utm_term=Bootleg+x+Port+Finished+Bourbon Also while you’re here, shop for Bootleg gear as well as dozens of designs for officially licensed gear for all 32 NFL teams over at Homage! Any purchase made at this link will also directly support our show -- https://homage.sjv.io/BOOTLEGSUMMER26 Time stamps: 0:00 It's Jets day! 5:11 What happened in 2025? 7:59 Why was this defense so awful? 21:09 There's still some good bones here! 25:52 Patreon bonuses! 27:17 The Jets' power structure 38:28 Free Agency overview 56:29 Draft and UDFA overview 1:09:44 Are the Jets too good to get good? 1:19:46 Ceiling and Floor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →We are now in the "earnestly watch Uzbekistan play soccer on a Tuesday" portion of the NFL offseason
Jun 2501:12:52Tap to summarizeUse our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BOOTLEG10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/bootleg to get an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 for FREE in your AG1 Welcome Kit! And grab the next generation razor from Harrys for only $10 at www.Harrys.com/BOOTLEG Reminder that all of our Patrons on Patreon get access to bonus content during the summer series at https://www.patreon.com/c/BootlegFootball Time Stamps: 0:00 Welcome back! 2:35 How to stop 12/13p offenses? 12:53 How valuable is versatility, actually? 20:23 Which positions are underpaid? 36:53 What's our favorite tool? 46:39 Why do you hate my favorite QB? 59:25 The difference between "good" and "bad" owners Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The best defenders under the age of 26
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Transcribe →The Avengers traded for Thanos, basically.
Jun 301:26:52Tap to summarizeUse our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BOOTLEG10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount If you run a business, get $200 off Square equipment today at www.Square.com/go/BOOTLEG Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/bootleg to get an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 for FREE in your AG1 Welcome Kit! And grab the next generation razor from Harrys for only $10 at www.Harrys.com/BOOTLEG Reminder that all of our Patrons on Patreon get access to bonus content this summer at https://www.patreon.com/c/BootlegFootball Time Stamps: 0:00 Myles Garrett is a Ram 11:20 A.J. Brown is (finally) a Patriot 21:28 The best possible offense younger than 26 29:38 Quarterback 43:23 Receiver 53:40 Running back 1:02:53 Tight end 1:16:11 Tackle 1:20:26 Interior OL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The Nine Draft hauls that just made sense.
Apr 3001:29:17Tap to summarizeGo to https://DrinkAG1.com/bootleg to get an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 for FREE in your AG1 Welcome Kit! And grab the next generation razor from Harrys for only $10 at www.Harrys.com/BOOTLEG Head to www.FactorMeals.com/bootleg50off and use code bootleg50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year! Reminder that all of our Patrons on Patreon get access to bonus content this summer at https://www.patreon.com/c/BootlegFootball Blow your mind with all the detailed NFL data on SumerBrain! https://sumersports.com/sumerbrain/ Time Stamps: 0:00 Thank you to every Bootlegger! 1:36 Our Top Five Draft Classes 4:29 Tampa Bay 11:00 Detroit 19:32 Minnesota 28:05 Carolina 40:22 Buffalo 50:39 Kansas City 1:02:13 Las Vegas 1:11:35 New York Jets 1:20:10 Cleveland 1:25:45 Suggestions for Summer Series! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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