We Don't Know Ball - Ep. 9 w/ tom Schneider - Marathon Mentality

We Don't Know Ball - Ep. 9 w/ tom Schneider - Marathon Mentality

From Marathon Mentality Podcast by Marathon Mentality

March 1, 2026 · 46 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Super Bowl fallout, NFL offseason dynamics, and quarterback evaluations.

In Episode 8 of Allegedly Sports, M|M and Tom Schneider break down Super Bowl fallout, the early NFL offseason, and one of the most honest quarterback conversations you’ll hear all year. The episode opens with a Super Bowl recap — why the game felt flat, what Seattle did better, and why one loss doesn’t erase a strong Patriots season. The conversation dives into Drake Maye’s late-season play, experience vs. expectations, and why defensive performances often get ignored when offenses struggle. From there, M|M and Tom shift to NFL offseason chaos: franchise tags, massive cap hits, and how teams actually recover from quarterback contract mistakes. The heart of the episode is a deep discussion on QB “retreads” — evaluating players like Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Mac Jones, Kyler Murray, Justin Fields, and more through the lens of opportunity, coaching, and pressure rather than media narratives. The episode closes with thoughts on the NBA All-Star Game, why competitiveness finally returned, and what the dunk contest is missing without real stars. Real debate. Real context. No hot takes. 👍 Like 💬 Comment 📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & possible show…

People in this episode

Guest: tom Schneider

Topics covered

  • NFL
  • Super Bowl
  • quarterbacks
  • NBA
  • sports analysis

Keywords

  • Super Bowl recap
  • Drake Maye
  • NFL franchise tags
  • QB retreads
  • NBA All-Star Game

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: We Don't Know Ball, Allegedly Sports

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