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NFL Cover Zero with Matt Jones and Drew Franklin
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This is NFL Cover Zero, hosted by radio personalities Matt Jones and Drew Franklin (Kentucky Sports Radio). Matt and Drew are longtime friends who love football and are having fun while talking about the storylines on and off the field. It's NFL Cover Zero, football talk for the rest of us.
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NFL Cover Zero: The Best Games on the 2026 Schedule!
2d ago00:59:30Summary readyWhat are the most highly anticipated games on the 2026 NFL schedule? This episode of Cover Zero, Drew Franklin and Billy each pick five games of the season to name the Top Ten Games of the 2026 season. Including only one International game and only one game a week! Billy finds a game between two contending teams in a very desirable location! Drew is considering a Thanksgiving matchup, but which one will be the best game? Drew hopes to find a 'snow' game and also considers the city attractions when choosing his games! Join NFL Cover Zero and decide your favorite matchups of the 2026 NFL season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NFL Cover Zero: Drafting NFL QB's of the Future
1w ago00:57:50Summary readyIf you started an NFL franchise today, who would you choose as your quarterback? Matt Jones and Drew Franklin are back drafting QB's to lead a franchise. Drew struggles with his first pick deciding between winning and future growth. Do you look at the success of Mahomes, Allen, and Burrow or the futures of Drake Maye or Caleb Williams? Matt wonders how many elite years Lamar Jackson will have in the NFL. Also, the guys discuss the NFL news of the week including the sale of the Seattle Seahawks, the health of Daniel Jones, NFL exec player rankings, and bad celebrity golfers in Tahoe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NFL Cover Zero: What's the Best Fanbase for a New NFL Fan?
2w ago01:01:47Summary readyMatt Jones and Drew Franklin ask the question: if you are becoming a fan of the NFL today, who are the best teams to root for? The guys rank each team based on their fan bases, future success, game environments and several other factors. Also, Matt and Drew look ahead to the Hall of Fame Game, discuss ESPN's newest piece on Sean Payton and look at the guest list of the Kelce-Swift wedding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryNFL Cover Zero: Launching Season 2, Top Summer Stories
3w ago01:03:38Summary readyThe boys are back! Matt Jones, Drew Franklin and Billy Rutledge return for the 2nd season of NFL Cover Zero and to recap the biggest headlines from the offseason. The guys evaluate the Myles Garrett and AJ Borwn trades and debate the future of Caleb Williams. Will Russell Wilson succeed on TV? How many more years will Travis Kelce play football? And will the Bengals finally make the playoffs this year?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NFL Cover Zero: Steal of the Draft and QB Reviews!
Apr 3000:59:24Summary readyMatt Jones talks about watching the NFL Draft and recaps the Top 10 picks. Which of the picks were surprises? Matt reveals which team he thinks got the steal of the Draft! Billy delivers some of the Draft headlines and notes the impressive showing from the city of Pittsburgh. Was the Rams drafting Ty Simpson as big of a suprise as some thought? Matt breaks down the remaining QBs taken through the Draft. Plus, would you want to be picked as Mr. Irrelevant? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NFL Cover Zero: Draft Week and Round 1 Mock Draft
Apr 2100:56:55Summary readyMatt Jones is excited for Draft Week and wonders if teams will draft for production or potenial. Do the Raiders draft Fernando Mendoza to play or to sit him for a while? Where will the surprises by and how closely will teams stick to their needs? Matt reacts to the Bengals trading for Dexter Lawrence while wondering what Aaron Rodgers' future in Pittsburgh will be. Plus, every pick for every team in Round 1! NFL Cover Zero returns on Monday with the Official NFL Cover Zero Draft Review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NFL Cover Zero: NFL Draft Choices and Bengals OT Orlando Brown Jr.
Apr 1600:20:34Summary readyMatt Jones and Billy are getting ready for the opening night of the NFL Draft. How much coverage will you be watching? Matt shares his experiences with Mel Kiper Jr. and what kind of Draft show he enjoys. What advice does Matt have for Fernando Mendoza while doing interviews? Plus, we look back to our time at the Super Bowl and a discussion with Bengals OT Orlando Brown! NFL Cover Zero returns on Monday with the Official NFL Cover Zero Draft Preview!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NFL Cover Zero: Going to the Draft? Saints safety Justin Reid
Apr 900:21:25Summary readyDrew Franklin and Billy continue their look at offseason NFL news leading up to the Draft! How do you feel about the probable #1 overall pick possibly not being in Pittsburgh? Kirk Cousins joins the Raiders and could be a mentor to Fernando Mendoza, if he goes #1. How high in the draft will ND running back Jeremiyah Love go? Drew plans on watching every minute and every round of the NFL Draft! Saints safety Justin Reid talks about coming back to New Orleans to play for his hometown Saints. Justin recalls the culture, standards, and expectations of playing for the Chiefs. Why was winning his 2nd Super Bowl a 'better' experience for Justin as a player? Justin discusses his love for chess and hiring a coach to get better at the game! Coming up next week, Bengals OT Orlando Brown!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NFL Cover Zero: Hard Knocks revealed and 49ers LB Eric Kendricks!
Apr 100:23:14Summary readyDrew Franklin and Billy continue their look at offseason NFL news leading up to the Draft! The NFL has revealed the upcoming Hard Knocks teams. Drew is surprised and looks forward to the inside scoop from the teams. We've gotten the yearly coach picture from the NFL Owners meeting, what do you make of all the new faces? Drew was impressed with Mike Vrabel at the Arizona State Pro-Day. Plus, we hear a visit with 49ers LB Eric Kendricks! We're back next week with Saints safety Justin Reid! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NFL Cover Zero: Free Agency continues and Browns CB Denzel Ward
Mar 2600:24:49Summary readyDrew Franklin and Billy continue watching NFL Free Agency with Joe Flacco signing with the Bengals. Should Matt Leinart let USC un-retire his number for an incoming recruit? What did we learn about the future of the tush push? Plus, we hear from Browns CB Denzel Ward about being on the same defense as Myles Garrett. We're back next week with 49ers LB Eric Kendricks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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