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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: 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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NFL Cover Zero: NFL Free Agency and Chargers CB Cam Hart
Mar 1800:24:52Summary readyDrew Franklin and Billy look at NFL Free Agency and the changes we've seen so far. The Bucs lose Mike Evans to the 49ers. Kyler Murray is headed to the Vikings, will there be a QB competition in the Minnesota? Travis Kelce is headed back to the Chiefs. What does the future hold for Maxx Crosby? Plus, Drew is enthused by the changes with the Titans! Revisiting the Super Bowl and San Fran, Chargers Cam Hart dropped by to discuss the big steps the franchise is taking towards the future, including adding OC Mike McDaniel. Cam reveals why he dislikes Michigan and his first interactions with Jim Harbaugh!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NFL Cover Zero: Super Bowl Recap!
Feb 1000:57:19Summary readyMatt Jones and Drew Franklin are back in Kentucky and watched the Seahawks become Super Bowl Champions! Matt notes the rough night had by Will Campbell, but just how good are the Seahawks? Matt looks ahead to next season and how Seatte's schedule will play out? Drew was impressed by the showing from Seahawks fans in San Francisco. It was a tough. night for Drake Maye and most of the Patriots. Matt wonders if this performance follows him into next season. Recapping the music from the Super Bowl, Matt enjoyed the storytelling during the halftime show, but wished the cameos had more time. Looking back at the season, Matt wonders if this was a changing of the guard or just an anomaly of a year that was wildly entertaining. Does Seattle just run it back with this squad mostly intact? The Patriots path gets much harder next season. The Bears and Patriots were probably a year ahead of schedule, but when does Matt expect to see Chicago in the Super Bowl? Plus, is there a QB that be a diamond in the rough next year like Sam Darnold did for the Seahawks? Look for more Radio Row interviews coming this week from NFL Cover Zero!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NFL Cover Zero: Radio Row Day 3- Christian McCaffery, Harrison Phillips, and Christian Watson!
Feb 700:45:39Summary readyMatt Jones and Drew Franklin give their thoughts on their time on Radio Row. What happens in the Super Bowl with the Patriots and Seahawks? 49ers RB Christian McCaffery talks about the Bay Area and playing for the 49ers. Jets OT Harrison Phillips drops by to talk about the Special Olympics and the offseason turn around happening for the Jets. Packers WR Christian Watson talks about what it's like playing against Matt's Bears and also playing in the snow at Lambeau.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NFL Cover Zero: Radio Row Day 2- Shaun Alexander, Bussin' with the Boys, Joe Milton, and Bryce Young!
Feb 600:58:06Summary readyMatt Jones and Drew Franklin continue their stay on Radio Row for Day 2! Matt ranks the Top 5 people he's seen wandering around. Fmr Super Bowl MVP Shaun Alexander talks about seeing his former team back in the big game. 'Bussin' with the Boys' drops by with Will Compton and Taylor Lewan to discuss the Seahawks/Patriots matchup and how they think the game plays out. QB Joe Milton compares his college fans/crowds compared to NFL fans. Plus, QB Bryce Young talks about the Panthers taking a big step forward this season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NFL Cover Zero: Radio Row Day 1- Steve Johnson, Terrell Davis, and Mike Golic Sr.
Feb 500:43:58Summary readyMatt Jones and Drew Franklin being their Super Bowl Week on Radio Row! UK legend and Fmr NFL WR Stevie Johnson drops by unexpectedly before 2x Super Bowl Champ Terrell Davis talks about playing in this game! Why does he think clothes and food are a waste of money? Mike Golic Sr. remembers his radio days with Matt and looks at the Seahawks/Patriots matchup! Stay tuned all week with NFL Cover Zero broadcasting from Radio Row at the Super Bowl!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NFL Cover Zero: Super Bowl is set and Coaches getting hired
Jan 2600:49:42Summary readyMatt Jones and Drew Franklin look at the Conference Championship matchups that gave us a Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl. Jarrett Stidham had a tough day, but should the Broncos have taken first half points before weather came? Matt talks about the exciting matchup between the Rams and Seahawks. Did Sam Darnold finally silence his critics? Drew notes the coaching matchup that delivered. What are your first thoughts on the Maye-Darnold QB matchup? Matt wonders if either of these teams are at the start of a long run of Championship hopes. Onto the coaching hires with two new hires in the AFC North. Mike McCarthy adds another iconic franchise to his coaching resume with the Steelers. What changes will Jesse Minter bring to the Ravens? Matt was surprised by the Bills interviewing Philip Rivers, but wants his coaches to have more experience. We wrap up with preparations for NFL Cover Zero heading to the Super Bowl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NFL Cover Zero: It's Conference Championship Time!
Jan 2301:07:11Summary readyMatt Jones and Drew Franklin are preparing for the AFC and NFC Championship games! Matt wants to know more about Jarrett Stidham because he wants to root for the Broncos over the Patriots. Looking at the news, how do you feel about the Bills moving on from Sean McDermott? Matt sees three coaching moves where the teams may not improve next season. Mike McDaniel and Eric Bienemy have both been hired as Offensive Coordinators. Robert Saleh is headed to the Titans as head coach. Matt notes the coming rivalry between Baker Mayfield and Kevin Stefanski. John Harbaugh was introduced as the Giants Head Coach. Does Harbaugh make New York 'bigger' in the league? What are the biggest franchises in the NFL and all sports right now? Looking at the games this weekend and the quarterbacks left playing. Matt and Drew make their picks for this weekend and which teams will face each other in the Super Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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