Bracket Autopsy, NFL Mega-Deals, and Combat Chaos

Bracket Autopsy, NFL Mega-Deals, and Combat Chaos

From Empty The Bench Sports Podcast by Empty The Bench Network

March 25, 2026 · 1h 23m · Episode 310

About this episode

The episode covers the aftermath of March Madness, NFL mega-deals, and controversies in sports.

The first weekend of March Madness is officially in the rearview, and the wreckage of millions of brackets is all that remains. Join Nick Morgasen and Zain Bando for Episode 310 as we perform a definitive autopsy on the opening rounds and look ahead to a high-stakes Sweet 16. From the absolute shocker of High Point taking down Wisconsin to VCU’s historic 19-point comeback against UNC, we are breaking down who proved they belong and which blue-bloods are already looking toward next season. We also dive into the off-court madness, including the growing coaching carousel rumors and the electric atmosphere at the regional sites. The conversation shifts to the gridiron, where the Seattle Seahawks have officially reset the market. We analyze Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s historic four-year, $168.6 million extension that makes him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history. We discuss what this means for the Seahawks' title defense and the ripple effects it sends through the league for stars like Puka Nacua. We also address the viral controversy surrounding New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo, whose recent comments calling CTE an "excuse" and asthma "fake" have sparked a massive…

People in this episode

Hosts: Nick Morgasen, Zain Bando

Topics covered

  • March Madness
  • NFL contracts
  • sports controversies
  • coaching rumors
  • combat sports

Keywords

  • March Madness
  • NFL
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Cam Skattebo
  • sports controversies
  • coaching carousel
  • combat sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Seattle Seahawks, New York Giants, Logan Paul, Tom Brady

Places: Wisconsin, UNC, High Point

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