The Football Show | Week 18 [FULL EPISODE]

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Mike Valenti erupts, calling for Giants executives to be jailed for 'football crimes' after they cost themselves a top draft pick.

["Mike Valenti and Jim Costa host the final 'Football Show' episode of the 2025 season, presented by KG Law Cookies.", "They open by criticizing the lack of meaningful games in Week 18, warning fans about the potential boredom of an expanded 18-game schedule.", "The first major topic is the Seattle Seahawks securing the NFC's one seed, with a debate on whether quarterback Sam Darnold makes them a contender or pretender.", "They briefly discuss AFC wild-card teams Denver and New England, expressing skepticism about both making a deep playoff run.", "A significant segment is devoted to the NFC South 'proxy bowl,' where they lambast the division's quality and argue division winners with poor records should not host playoff games.", "Mike Valenti delivers an extended, profane rant against the New York Giants for winning meaningless late-season games, which he believes cost them a chance to draft quarterback Drake Maye.", "He criticizes the organization's culture and suggests owner John Mara's health is being used as an excuse to avoid a proper GM search.", "The hosts then shift to a rapid-fire segment posing critical offseason questions for each team that played in meaningless Week 18 games.", "This includes questioning if Washington was a 'one-hit wonder,' speculating on veteran quarterbacks for Minnesota, and debating a full rebuild for the Arizona Cardinals.", "They discuss the Raiders' potential draft interest in quarterback Fernando Mendoza, whom they describe as a 'wholesome weirdo.'", "Jim Costa passionately argues the Detroit Lions' last-place schedule for next season is a legitimate competitive advantage, a point of contention with Valenti.", "Valenti expresses frustration with the Lions' Week 18 win over the Bears, calling it hollow and resenting the 'culture builder' narrative.", "He asserts there is no momentum between seasons and criticizes announcers for pushing that narrative.", "The hosts speculate on the tone of Lions GM Brad Holmes's upcoming press conference, hoping for humility and an admission of failure on the offensive and defensive lines.", "They answer a listener question about fixing the Lions' lines, suggesting targeting free-agent center Tyler Linderbaum or making a decision on defensive lineman Alim McNeill.", "The show concludes with a preview of the Ravens-Steelers Sunday night game, analyzing key matchups, coaching stakes, and betting angles.", "Valenti outlines a specific game plan for Baltimore involving running back Derrick Henry testing Steelers linebacker TJ Watt, who is returning from injury.", "They thank their producer Evan and the audience for supporting the show throughout its 18-week inaugural season.", "The episode ends with sponsor reads and a final sign-off."]

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A quarterback-fit discussion that keeps circling Minnesota, the Colts, and a Cardinals teardown.

The episode works through quarterback fits from Mac Jones to Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold, then shifts into Minnesota and the cases for JJ, Brosmer, and Malik Willis.

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