CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson makes the case for putting the Alabama QB at No. 4 in his latest mock draft. Plus, Andrew’s case for Deshaun Watson.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Against The Grain Football Podcast

Mac Jones in the top 5?

Solving the Texans' problems with quarterback Deshaun Watson with Houston broadcaster Raheel Ramzanali. Also, Andrew gets mad at the Eagles for firing Doug Pederson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Save Deshaun

Philadelphia Inquirer's Mike Sielski and I break down Doug Pederson's decision to pull Jalen Hurts and some of the over-the-top reactions we've seen around the NFL. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Enough Eagles outrage

The Athletic's Andy Staples helps evaluate potential NFL QBs, starting with Florida's Kyle Trask and Alabama's Mac Jones. Plus, against the grain Thanksgiving foods and Andrew says leave poor Tom Brady alone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SEC QB NFL prospects

NBC Sports' Paul Burmeister, a former college QB and Notre Dame football radio broadcaster, on Ian Book and what the NFL needs to see out of college QBs. Plus, what it was like to back up Warren Moon for an offseason ... and Andrew's five scalding NFL hot takes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

College QB Explosion

Andrew ranks the top 5 non-QB MVP candidates - including his guys Alvin Kamara. Former MLB pitcher/Fantasy football writer Brad Ziegler has great insight on analytics in sports and explains why his Chiefs are immune to Andy Reid game management issues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ranking Non-QB MVP candidates

NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Reuben Frank and Andrew both argue Eagles should stick with Carson Wentz. Plus, why your Super Bowl contender isn’t that good.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Should the Eagles bench Carson Wentz?

Andrew rants about the Cowboys not coming to Andy Dalton's defense. The Athletic's Brandon Howard breaks down Dallas QB Ben DiNucci's game and sets realistic expectations for Tua in Miami. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cowboys rage; Tua Hype

Andrew explains why the Dolphins' Tua strategy makes sense. And NFL.com's Marc Sessler breaks down Baker Mayfield's issues in Cleveland and shares stories about cheering for the Browns over the years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tua Time

Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina and I discuss the NFL’s scheduling challenge. I say play until March and own our TV sets. Jimmy’s not so sure. Plus, how old is too old for concerts? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What’s Wrong with more prime time NFL?

CBSSports.com's WIll Brinson and I discuss the Patriots' strategy for slowing down K.C.; why everyone is over-hyping the MVP race and what happened to movies after 1999. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Blueprint to stop the Chiefs?

Never count on Nick Foles when there’s a franchise needs help. Paul Pabst joins Against the Grain to discuss how far Bears can go in 2020. Plus, why the Cowboys are about to roll. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Foles the Franchise Savior

NFL Network’s James Palmer talks about being quarantined with the Bucs and how Tom Brady can make this work in Tampa Bay… and has insight into why Carson Wentz is struggling. Plus, Eagles, Texans and Saints fans have to R-E-A-L-X.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is Tom still Terrific?

Three Against the Grain takes: 1) Impact of running QBs, 2) Don't panic Cowboys fans, 3) Stop calling OPI. Plus, Cheesehead TV's Aaron Nagler explains why we doubted Aaron Rodgers and why Packers should be very dangerous.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why Experts Were Wrong on Aaron Rodgers

In today’s episode, Perloff talks about his experience with Coronavirus and his three biggest Against the Grain takes coming into the season. Renowned QBs coach Quincy Avery talks about why Deshaun Watson was worth the money and why Taysom Hill isn’t.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

3 NFL Against the Grain Takes!

The popular Dan Patrick Show segment has expanded into a weekly Podcast. Andrew Perloff talks contrarian football and smart hot takes with NFL writers, players and coaches.

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Against The Grain Football Podcast

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