NFL Cover Zero with Matt Jones and Drew Franklin

Matt Jones is excited for Draft Week and wonders if teams will draft for production or potenial.  Do the Raiders draft Fernando Mendoza to play or to sit him for a while?  Where will the surprises by and how closely will teams stick to their needs?  Matt reacts to the Bengals trading for Dexter Lawrence while wondering what Aaron Rodgers' future in Pittsburgh will be.  Plus, every pick for every team in Round 1! NFL Cover Zero returns on Monday with the Official NFL Cover Zero Draft Review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew 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.

Drew 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.

Matt 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.

Matt 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.

Matt 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.

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin open with the Bears falling to the Rams.  As a Bears fan, Matt feels like the team was playing ahead of schedule.  Are the Rams an even bigger Super Bowl favorite now?  The Bills may have missed out on their best chance to win a championship.  How will the Broncos fare without Bo Nix?  Matt explains why he thinks Denver still has a chance! Will Josh Allen ever win a Super Bowl?  Matt notes the rough night for CJ Stroud and how it impacts what the Texans are willing to pay for an extension.  The Patriots are back in the Conference Championship and have a chance at another Super Bowl.  Matt ranks the networks for his viewing experience. What are your first thought Super Bowl picks?  Matt explains how winning a 2nd QB puts Matthew Stafford in a new category.  In other NFL news, Kevin Stefanski is hired by the Falcons.  Where will Mike McCarthy land?  Drew expresses his hopes for the Titans.  We wrap up with Matt's plans for Super Bowl Week in Santa Clara and predictions for the CFB Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin were amazed at the games from Wild Card Weekend.  As a Bears fan, Matt walks through the biggest moments.  What changes are we going to see from the Packers?  Matt feels like this is the start of a long run for Chicago. The Panthers held their own and Matthew Stafford played like an MVP QB.  Josh Allen led the Bills over the Jaguars.  What do you see in the Jags future?  The Eagles season came to an end as the 49ers continue to find ways to win.   Matt wonders about AJ Brown's future and other issues with the Eagles.   What are the best NFL coaching jobs available?  Matt was shocked the Ravens moved on from John Harbaugh. Matt was disappointed by the Chargers performance against the Patriots.  Matt lays out the upcoming schedule for the Divisional Round next weekend.  Matt wraps up with the show heading to the Super Bowl! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin end the NFL regular season with an incredible ending of Ravens/Steelers.  How many mistakes were made before both kickers missed?  The Texans beat the Colts, but Matt was hoping for more Philip Rivers.  Cam Little kicks a 67 yard field goal in the Jaguars win. Myles Garrett breaks the sack record in the Browns win over the Bengals. Was this the last game for Travis Kelce with the Chiefs?  The Panthers will host a playoff game after winning the NFC South.  What's next for the Bucs after missing the playoffs? Another big game for Matthew Stafford in a Rams win. The Bears win while the Eagles lost, so the NFC seeds are set.  The Seahawks are the 1 seed in the NFC and are the favorites in the Super Bowl odds.  How will the Playoffs play out?  Matt explains why he's really looking forward to Bears-Packers. The Bills face the Jaguars and the game could go either way. The Eagles host the 49ers and Matt thinks the Chargers could beat the Patriots.  How far can the Steelers go in the playoffs? Matt thinks 11 teams are capable of winning the Super Bowl!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin start off with another thrilling victory from the Bears to clinch a playoffs spot.  Has Caleb Williams answered all the questions about him this season? The Jaguars get past the Broncos, are they a contender? Matt explains how he's been practicing calling games in preparation for the New Orleans Bowl.  Matt recaps the wild ending to Steelers-Lions and another winning season for Mike Tomlin. The Ravens put up a fight against the Patriots.  What is the future of Lamar Jackson? The Eagles clinch the NFC East with a testy win over the Commanders. The Saints notched a 3rd straight win behind Tyler Shough.  The Bills held off the Browns. More on Matt getting ready for the New Orleans Bowl with facts about both teams. The Titans post a victory over the Chiefs, who suffer another QB injury.  The Chargers come back against the Cowboys.  Matt wonders what changes the Dolphins will make in the offseason. Another loss for the Bucs has them under .500 after a 5-1 start.  We preview Philip Rivers leading the Colts against the 49ers on MNF and wrap up with TD and Survivor picks for NFL Week 17. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin dive into Week 15 with the Bills comeback victory over the Patriots. What does the AFC and NFC Playoff picture look like now? The Chiefs are eliminated from the postseason, but what is the future of the franchise with the injury of Patrick Mahomes? Philip Rivers kept the Colts close against the Seahawks.  The Ravens get past the Bengals in the cold.  Trevor Lawrence has a career day against the Jets, should Liam Coen be the front runner for Coach of the Year? The Texans stay the course against the Cardinals. The Eagles shut out the Raiders. Matt may be ready to jump on the Bo Nix bandwagon.  Micah Parsons injury could change the Packers season.  The Bears and Caleb Williams have another impressive outing but have a tough remaining schedule.  Will the Browns be looking for a QB again in the offseason? The Saints get past the Panthers. Drew tries to explain what's happening with the Bucs.  The Rams had a few injury scares against the Lions.  What is the most likely Super Bowl matchup? We wrap up with Matt's preparations for calling the New Orleans Bowl, which will be his first football assignment!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew Franklin and Billy are at the helm as Week 14 featured some matchups in the snow!  The Bills were out in the cold but seemt to be hitting their stride. Did we just see Aaron Rodgers best game with the Steelers?  The Titans put together a win over the Browns.    The Giants were on a bye this week, so watching Jameis Winston as a game analyst was entertaining. The Colts have lost 4 of 5 and Daniel Jones injures his achilles. The Vikings shut out the Commanders.  The Bucs have dropped 5 of 7 after losing to the Saints.  Bears-Packers lived up to expectations at Lambeau.   The Broncos have won 10 in a row, but are they as good as their record? The Lions likely ended the Cowboys playoff hopes.  Another win for the Seahawks and Rams, is Matt Stafford still your MVP?  A big win for the Texans over the Chiefs and a tough game for Travis Kelce.  Plus, a big Monday Night Football matchup coming up between the Chargers and Eagles! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.