About this episode

The episode previews the AFC and NFC North, featuring insights from Ty Dunne and Tim Benz on team dynamics and player performances.

Who will summit Mount Lombardi this season? Football America! breaks down the NFC and AFC North. Go Long’s Ty Dunne provides the national view, while Tim Benz (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) dives deep on the Steelers. Dunne says the departure of Harbaugh and Tomlin allow their respective former teams to breathe and modernize. Benz breaks down why fans might be overly optimistic about the Steelers defense. Plus, are the Bengals are the most interesting team in the league this year? Or does Joe Burrow just need to retire and front an emo band? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Guests: Ty Dunne, Tim Benz

Topics covered

• AFC North
• NFC North
• NFL preview
• Steelers analysis
• Bengals discussion
• football trends

Keywords

• NFL
• AFC North
• NFC North
• Steelers
• Bengals
• Joe Burrow
• football analysis
• Ty Dunne
• Tim Benz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Places: Bengals

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