Breaking Down the NFL Draft + What's Up w/ Bill Belichick?
Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett reconvene for an offseason edition of the FAN Checkdown in the wake of the 2025 NFL Draft! They get into the biggest stories, including Shedeur Sanders' draft night fall overtaking the no. 1 pick himself in Cam Ward. In Tennessee, what does success look like for Ward in his rookie season? They also get into the Jaguars trading up for Travis Hunter - will he be used the 'right' way, knowing his abilities as a two-way player? Plus, they discuss Bills GM Brandon Beane calling into a Buffalo radio station to discuss his stewardship of the team, and Bill Belichick taking on CBS in a dispute. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Season Finale!
Sho Alli kicks off the season finale of The FAN Checkdown alongside Bob Harris of the Football Guys and Sirius XM Fantasy Sports Radio. The pair start off discussing the New York Jets parting ways with Aaron Rodgers, what's next for the veteran quarterback, potential landing spots for Davante Adams, and Puka Nacua's future in Los Angeles. Bob also looks into how the fantasy value of top running backs, wide receivers, and signal callers are trending ahead of next season. Later, NFL Draft Analyst Russell Brown (25:00) stops by preview the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine and share some names to watch ahead of draft day.Thanks for listening - see you next season!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Big Name Trade Projections + NFL Combine Lookahead
Sho Alli kicks off the penultimate edition of The FAN Checkdown alongside Andy McNamara, host of The Sick Podcast and betting host for Woodbine Entertainment. The pair start by looking back on Super Bowl LIX to discuss the "return of the running back" and if more teams will follow the Eagles' blueprint with Saquon Barkley. Andy then dives into the latest offseason stories including potential destinations for Myles Garrett, Cooper Kupp and Deebo Samuel, along with the Steelers' reported interest in Trevor Lawrence. Finally, the duo take a spin on the quarterback carousel to find some landing spots for Russell Wilson, Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Daniel Jones, Justin Fields and Jameis Winston. Later, Eric Edholm of NFL.com (35:51) checks in ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine to share what teams look for during the events, the potential "generational talents" within the 2025 class, and the top quarterbacks on the board. Sho wraps up with thoughts on the hefty payday James Cook is seeking following his comments on Instagram Live. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Super Bowl Lasting Legacies ft. Adam Rank
Sho Alli opens this edition of The FAN Checkdown alongside Adam Rank, NFL Network analyst and host of The Sick Podcast. The pair chat about where Super Bowl LIX ranks in terms of excitement, how the victory impacts Jalen Hurts' standing around the NFL, and the road for Patrick Mahomes to rebound in the GOAT conversation. Adam and Sho wrap up with their thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's performance at the halftime show, along with who should take the stage at next year's Super Bowl. Later, Producer Mark Boffo sorts through the latest news from around the NFL including Deebo Samuel's trade request and the Jets' parting ways with Aaron Rodgers (31:35). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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The 2025 Eagles' Historical Standing + SB Halftime Flop
Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett reflect on Super Bowl LIX, discussing Jalen Hurts' place among Eagles greats, Philly’s most beloved coach between Andy Reid, Doug Pederson, and Nick Sirianni, and whether the Eagles' defence will be remembered among the NFL’s all-time best. Then, they share their thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's halftime show and who they would like to see perform at the big game next. Later, the Score's Brenden Deeg (33:58) outlines the Eagles' path back to the Super Bowl after their previous win in 2018 and which UFAs they will prioritize in the offseason.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett discuss the latest NFL news and analyze the biggest games throughout the season on the road to the Super Bowl. Don’t miss The FAN Checkdown, Monday to Friday on the Sportsnet Radio Network.
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