On this episode, Michelle Smallmon, Ben Solak, Damien Woody, and Sam Acho break down the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 NFL season. The crew discusses whether the Rams' revamped defense, led by Myles Garrett, can become the league's most dominant unit, analyzes Drake Maye and the Patriots' chances of taking the next step, and debates if Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs still have what it takes to reclaim the top spot in the AFC. Plus, they examine Ben Solak's favorite new coach-player pairings, including Omarion Hampton with Mike McDaniel and Brock Bowers with Klint Kubiak, take a closer look at the Bengals' offensive line and defensive outlook, rank the NFL's top safeties led by Kyle Hamilton, and wrap up with the latest news from around the league, including Derrick Henry's offseason training and more.
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