Ari Meirov gets you ready for NFL Training Camps with the 10 storylines to keep an eye on with the players back on the field and preseason games approaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon The 33rd Team

Ari Meirov dives into the hold out & hold in situations around the NFL including those taking place with the Cowboys (Micah Parsons), Bengals (Trey Hendrickson & Shemar Stewart) and the Commanders (Terry McLaurin) - discusses the likely outcomes and when we should expect the deals to be figured out. Plus, Zach Tom extends with the Packers and 3 NFL…

Ari Meirov is joined by the Jaguars newly minted offensive coordinator Grant Udinski to talk his remarkable rise from living in his car and driving for Uber, to one of the youngest coordinators in the history of the NFL all in less than 10 years. He discusses his stops leading up to the Jaguars and what fans should expect from their star players li…

Insider Ari Meirov discusses the resignation of NFLPA Executive Director Lloyd Howell Jr. amid a flurry of controversies that have become public recently. Ari also discusses T.J. Watt’s extension and which players are next to get the bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Ari Meirov discusses the unretiring and subsequent trade of Darren Waller from the Giants to the Dolphins and why Waller could be walking into Miami as the top tight end in the building. Plus, Ari gives an update on T.J. Watt's holdout as he seeks an extension from the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Ari Meirov is joined by Texans Assistant General Manager Chris Blanco to talk about his path to the NFL, why having a wide range of skills can enhance your options in the NFL, and Chris discusses the current construction of the Texans roster with C.J. Stroud under center. Plus, Ari talks about the blockbuster trade that sent Jalen Ramsey to the Ste…

Ari Meirov gives his 5 players with the MOST to prove this upcoming season. While all players really have "something", these 5 want to put the rest of the NFL on notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon The 33rd Team

Ari Meirov dives into Justin Tucker getting a 10-game suspension and how that number was determined by all parties involved. Plus, Ari discusses the Buccaneers extending Todd Bowles/Jason Licht AND what a successful final season for Aaron Rodgers would look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Ari Meirov discusses the bombshell report from Pablo Torre & Mike Florio (see link below) that an arbitrator reportedly found the NFL/Roger Goodell encouraged teams to collude to reduce guarantees for veterans in the wake of the Deshaun Watson fully-guaranteed deal. Ari breaks down what it means for the league and how they will respond - if at all.…

Ari Meirov is joined by the VP of Client Strategy at Athletes First, A.J. Stevens as our first agency Spotlight guest!. A.J. talks his role in negotiating contracts for some of the biggest NFL stars including Dak Prescott, Brian Burns & more! Plus, what he would change about the CBA, his favorite deals, and what he has changed about the way Athlete…

Ari Meirov breaks down the Packers announcement that they will not be extending head coach Matt LaFleur or GM Brian Gutekunst this year and why this is all sparked by a change at the president position. Plus, discussing Jalen Ramsey and his looming trade. Finally, Ari reveals who will be Tuesday's spotlight guest will be. Learn more about your ad c…

Ari Meirov dives into the Los Angeles Lakers selling for $10B to Mark Walter and how the NFL owners will respond. Is the starting price to buy an NFL team automatically $10B+? Plus, Ari talks Jaire Alexander signing with his buddy Lamar Jackson & the Ravens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Ari Meirov delves into Lamar Jackson's comments from Tuesday where he discussed the possibility of the Ravens signing Jaire Alexander & his brief comments on a contract extension. Ari also discusses Trey Smith reporting to Chiefs mandatory minicamp and whether the UFL can step-up their game in sending players to the NFL. Learn more about your ad ch…

Ari Meirov is joined by the Arizona Cardinals General Manager Monti Ossenfort to discuss his journey to becoming an NFL GM, his star receiver Marvin Harrison Jr, their new-look defense, and how one decision involving his future wife changed his entire career trajectory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Ari Meirov reveals who our special Tuesday Spotlight guest will be. Listen to find out which NFC general manager will be on the show tomorrow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon The 33rd Team

Ari Meirov goes through his top 5 storylines to keep an eye on as the NFL enters their summer break including what the Browns will do with their collection of quarterbacks, especially Shedeur Sanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon The 33rd Team

Sparked by Sean McVay's revelation the Rams would have considered signing Aaron Rodgers if they had lost Matthew Stafford, Ari Meirov goes through his favorite "what ifs" for moves that almost happened including Tom Brady to the Los Angeles Chargers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Ari Meirov explains the contract holdup between the Cincinnati Bengals and rookie pass rusher Shemar Stewart and says why Stewart is not helping anything by calling out the team who drafted him. Ari discusses other NFL holdouts and J.K. Dobbins signing with the Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Ari Meirov is joined by New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton to discuss how he went from a Georgia high school athlete to a lynchpin for the New York Giants offense. He talks the highest and lowest moments of his career and how he has shaped his own leadership role on the team. He talks Daniel Jones, a potential 18th game & more! Learn more…

Ari Meirov discusses running back Nick Chubb signing with the Houston Texans and what he brings to the kings of the AFC South. He explains why J.K. Dobbins is by far the top RB left on the market and breaks down what we know about Aaron Rodgers' contract with the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Ari Meirov gives his instant react to the long-awaited signing of Aaron Rodgers to the Pittsburgh Steelers as he will make the deal final over the coming days. He examines why the Commanders are dragging their feet extending Terry McLaurin & why it is surprising the Ravens decided to get Rashod Bateman’s extension done now. Plus, what Anthony Richa…

Ari Meirov discusses Lions center Frank Ragnow's decision to retire from the NFL at age 29 and then the larger thought that players like Saquon Barkley could consider hanging up their cleats earlier than players in the past. Plus, free agent RB J.K. Dobbins heads to Denver to meet with the Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

Ben Allen gives the latest news update from around the NFL including Lions center Frank Ragnow's sudden retirement, Stefon Diggs reportedly not being in danger of being cut, T.J. Watt expected to sign an extension before the season, and Gabe Davis' upcoming visit to the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

In this re-released episode of NFL Spotlight (From December 19, 2024), Ari talks with Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson about his time with the Cincinnati Bengals, his high school lacrosse career and what he learned from Saints pass rusher Cameron Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Ari Meirov explains how the New England Patriots could get out of their contract with Stefon Diggs after videos emerged of him holding allegedly an illegal substance without a major financial loss. Ari also examines a potential Kyle Pitts trade, reviews the Bryce Huff trade to the 49ers and how surprising Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's extension i…

Ari Meirov goes through the myriad of Steelers news from the last couple of days including T.J. Watt not showing up to voluntary workouts as he looks for a new contract, Terry Bradshaw wanting nothing to do with Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh looking to add a WR after already trading George Pickens away and could they be in the market for Dolphins TE Jo…

Ari Meirov goes deep into the topic of rookie contracts, particularly those taken in the 2nd round of the draft. He explains why 30 of the 32 have yet to put pen to paper and why Jayden Higgins was one who put this all into effect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon The 33rd Team

Ari Meirov gets into the 2 biggest absences from Tuesday's VOLUNTARY OTAs: Kirk Cousins and James Cook. He explains the options both have as they navigate wanting a trade (Cousins) and a new deal (Cook). Plus, Ari analyzes Commissioner Roger Goodell's comments regarding the salary cap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Ari Meirov is joined by 3-time Super Bowl champion Pro Scout Ronnie McGill to talk about his journey from University of North Carolina to helping build and prepare some of the best rosters and players in the history of the NFL. He shares stories of his time with Bill Belichick & the Patriots, as well as the new look Houston Texans with C.J. Stroud,…

Ari Meirov & Ben Allen take advantage of the slow news day and do a full 10-pick Flag Football Draft - 5 on offense, 5 on defense - Which squad do YOU think would win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon The 33rd Team

Ari Meirov digs into the owners meetings from Wednesday that resulted in the tush push being saved for another season, the onside kickoff changes and the playoff seeding changes proposal being dropped. He dicusses the announcement of the upcoming Hard Knocks series (training camp and regular season). Plus, Ari gives a tribute to Colts owner Jim Irs…

Insider Ari Meirov explains the importance of the moves the Bears made this offseason to fortify their offensive line including now extending Joe Thuney. He thinks that Chicago could take a step into being one of the top 10 OLs in the NFL. Plus, Ari gets into all the voting topics that will happen later today (tush push/playoff seeding) and a conve…

Ari Meirov welcomes in Raiders General Manager John Spytek to discuss his 20+ years in the NFL from being an operations intern to leading the Raiders into their next chapter under Pete Carroll & Geno Smith. He discusses his relationship with Tom Brady, the Buccaneers & what he expects from the rookie Ashton Jeanty & the rest of the team in 2025. Pl…

Ari Meirov breaks down the massive deal for Brock Purdy which pushes him from less than a million per year to a top-10 highest paid player in the NFL. Ari also examines what is next for the 49ers/star linebacker Fred Warner and which QB is going to get the big bucks next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Insider Ari Meirov reveals what he knows about Caleb Williams ALMOST deciding to say I won't play for the Bears and force them into taking someone else, force a trade to Vikings or even go to the UFL. Plus, Ari explains why the Ravens reinvested in Derrick Henry on a 2-year extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Insider Ari Meirov dives into the 2025 NFL Schedule release and gives the 10 things that stood out to him most including the Steelers and the Jets squaring off in Week 1 with Aaron Rodgers' decision looming. -------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from Ari Mei…

Insider Ari Meirov loves the NFL schedule, but thinks the release could use some work, luckily he has a fix. Plus, Ari breaks down Trey Hendrickson's latest comments on his contract dispute with the Bengals. -------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from A…

Insider Ari Meirov discusses the latest news surrounding Trey Hendrickson and his contract negotiations (or lack there of) with the Bengals, setting up Ari giving his 10 biggest contract disputes of the last decade (or so).00:00 - Cold Open01:21 - Trey Hendrickson's contract dispute10:14 - Darrelle Revis15:36 - Earl Thomas19:25 - Melvin Gordon23:51…

Insider Ari Meirov dives into Derek Carr's decision to retire and what it means for the Saints future, including which of their 3 quarterbacks will be the Week 1 starter: Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler or Jake Haener? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon The 33rd Team

Insider Ari Meirov dives into the rookie contracts being signed around the NFL. He explains what can & can't be negotiated, reflects on the old rules, and gives his thoughts on what he would change if he was calling the shots. Plus, Ari talks Jadeveon Clowney being cut by the Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Insider Ari Meirov explains why George Pickens has a chance to get a real fresh start and change his image after being traded by the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Dallas Cowboys. Ari highlights how close the Eagles got to trading Dallas Goedert before he reworked his deal with Philly, and an explainer why the Jaguars cut Gabe Davis. Learn more about y…

Insider Ari Meirov goes through the 5 deepest teams in the NFL following free agency & the NFL Draft - with no surprise, the defending Super Bowl champions make the list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon The 33rd Team

Insider Ari Meirov digs into all of the news from a busy Monday starting with the Ravens cutting Justin Tucker after 13 seasons, the Matthew Stafford contract details finally being released, the 2027 NFL Draft heading to D.C. & the problem with retiring so many jerseys. 02:02 - Ravens cut Justin Tucker07:59 - Matthew Stafford’s contract with Rams e…

Insider Ari Meirov lays out 25+ players who are looking to get extended this offseason with salaries skyrocketing and many rookie contracts getting closer and closer to expiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon The 33rd Team

Insider Ari Meirov goes through the 5 teams that have had the best offseasons with free agency, the draft, and locking up their own guys.00:00 - Cold Open01:50 - Washington Commanders07:44 - Minnesota Vikings15:08 - New England Patriots22:17 - Buffalo Bills27:53 - Chicago Bears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Insider Ari Meirov gets into the 5th-year option deadline which is at 4pm ET today, why Ravens star center Tyler Linderbaum will not have his picked up, and the top remaining free agents on the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon The 33rd Team

Insider Ari Meirov breaks down George Kittle's new 4-year extension with the San Francisco 49ers that makes him the highest paid tight end in NFL history, how it impacts the rest of the 49ers roster moving forward and Brock Purdy's looming extension. Plus Ari talks Andrew Van Ginkel's extension with the Vikings, the Commanders new stadium, and the …

Insider Ari Meirov recaps the NFL draft going through every single team in the league highlighting their best picks, overall trends within the organizations, and which teams nailed it with their draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon The 33rd Team

Insider Ari Meirov gives his 10 biggest takeaways from the 2025 NFL Draft including 14 QBs being selected, the Jaguars bold moves, the Lions sticking to their unique approach and so much more! --------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from Ari Meirov. Follow Ar…

Ari Meirov gives his immediate thoughts following the 1st round of the 2025 NFL Draft including the massive trade that allowed the Jaguars to move up and take Travis Hunter with the 2nd overall pick. ---------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from Ari Mei…