Superbowl Wrap Up 2/17/22

·1 hr 6 min·5 clips

MJ corrects his own stat: Joe Burrow would have joined an exclusive club of three Joes if the Bengals had won the Super Bowl.

The episode begins with James and MJ introducing the final podcast of the 2021 NFL season for Next Fan Up. They briefly mention the upcoming USFL spring league before diving into Super Bowl LVI analysis. MJ corrects a stat from the previous week about Joe Burrow's potential historic achievement if the Bengals had won. The hosts agree the game was excellent overall but criticize officiating, particularly missed calls on the Rams' final drive. They discuss Odell Beckham Jr.'s injury and Aaron Donald's deserved Super Bowl win. The conversation shifts to offseason previews, starting with fan submissions about the Raiders, Packers, Patriots, and Chiefs. MJ predicts Aaron Rodgers will force his way out of Green Bay due to cap issues and past controversies. James outlines the Eagles' situation with three first-round picks and potential interest in Russell Wilson. MJ details Falcons free agents he wants re-signed, like Cordarrelle Patterson and Foyesade Oluokun, and speculates about quarterback moves. James lists top free-agent wide receivers, noting many are over 30. The hosts debate Lamar Jackson potentially joining the Falcons in a humorous exchange. They wrap up by noting historical trends where Super Bowl participants often miss the playoffs the next year and discuss the inevitability of an 18-game season. James thanks all fan contributors and outlines the offseason podcast schedule.

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A season-ending Patriots hangout that leans into the offseason reset.

The episode closes out the 2021 NFL season with James and MJ taking a quick look back before moving into offseason talk. The discussion moves through the USFL, Mac Jones, Josh McDaniels' move to the Raiders, and the Patriots defense, with the linebackers, free agents, and draft…

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For your last NFL-season lap, with Patriots offseason baggage riding shotgun.

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