Episodes

Inspired by the emotionally unstable Kylo Ren, we are all trying to let go and embrace reality. In this case, reality is, the offseason really is here and there’s nothing we can do about it. We will get through it however, and it starts with listening to this episode. The guys jump right in to discuss the events from the week including Andrew’s rant for Eagle’s fans accusing Cowboys of stealing their spot in the draft. What? Bryan talks some more draft picks after rookie minicamps took place all...

The 2018 NFL Draft has come and gone and it’s time to break it all down. How do Andrew and Bryan think their teams did? Listen to find out which picks they loved, which picks they hated, and which picks still have them puzzled. The Cowboys didn’t get Earl Thomas, but they did get some quality talent. The Seahawks made picks nobody expected. Does that mean they are back to their winning formula? Only time will tell with all these players. Some will be stars in the NFL while others will be complet...

The draft is here!!! Feels like forever ago that the season ended, and we have all been sitting around waiting for 2018 NFL Draft to start. The draft signals a new chapter for so many young players and some times, even whole teams. The guys jump head first into draft talk with what’s expected from the Cowboys and the Seahawks. They discuss the needs, the rumors, and what they want to see from their teams this weekend. Andrew doesn’t like mock drafts, but they find one he is ok with and run throu...

The Draft is a week away, but it wasn’t a boring week at all. The Seahawks were busy signing backup QB’s while turning away, the most talented available. They were signing kickers to bury the memory of the Blair Walsh Project as deep as possible. And they were talking about making the hard decision to let a player go that we never got see play one snap. In Dallas, the big story was Dez Bryant and his release. Andrew is a passionate Cowboys fan, and with that comes mixed emotions about the break ...

Our podcast is old enough to drink in Canada eh!!! We are all over the place for this one. The Dez Bryant saga continues in Dallas, while the Earl Thomas rumors continue in Seattle. Will Andrew Luck ever come back from his injury and be great again? In the offseason, we don’t just cover football, we cover whatever we want. The Masters took over the golf world, and Bryan had plenty of thoughts on the tournament, including how nobody cares Patrick Reed won. Is Tiger really back? And will Rory ever...

The offseason can drag on and on. The time between free agency excitement and the draft is like standing in the longest line ever to get into a cool show. It was quiet in Dallas and Seattle, but the guys recap the little things that did happen. There’s controversy over a different rule now in the NFL, and flag football may not be that far out. Gronk won’t like that. Or maybe he will? He won’t be able to decide then just like he can’t now. To play or not to play, they discuss the drama in New Eng...

The Free Agency period continues and some big names make some moves. The Cowboys actually make some moves of their own and finally sign some free agents, and now Andrew is excited! Up in Seattle, the Seahawks sign some defensive guys from Minnesota for some revenge on the Vikings getting Sheldon Richardson. The owners meetings are going on and with that comes rules voting, including the catch rule. Hashtag Dez Caught It. What is Michael Bennett up to and will Johnny Football make an NFL comeback...

OMG!!! The big number 16 episode! The guys eat some cake and recap what was a crazy first week of NFL Free Agency. From the quiet happenings in Dallas to the very loud happenings in Seattle, they cover it all. Dallas continues to put their focus towards the upcoming draft, while up in the Pacific Northwest, the Seahawks make big splash moves, but not what you would expect. The bigger story up there isn’t who they have signed but who they have let go and who have signed elsewhere. Some big names ...

What a crazy week it has been, and NFL Free Agency hasn’t even officially begun yet! In this episode, we dive into the lack of activity from the Cowboys so far, the abundance of moves the Browns have made, and how the Seahawks look to be blowing things up. We go over the big names that have already been moved or signed new deals, with the biggest being Richard Sherman. From the release to the Niners contract, and even a heartfelt statement from Bryan to the 12’s and Sherman himself…this episode ...

The 2018 NFL Combine comes to a close. Who stood out? Who made an impact? Free agency and a new league year is up next, and with that comes plenty of reckless speculation. Bryan gets a chance to rant about the one and only Earl Thomas, and his situation with the Seahawks. He also gives updates on Bennett, Jimmy Graham, and what is up with 2 months without an official move? Do we know where John Schneider is? Guess what…DEZ CAUGHT IT!!! Andrew is pumped talking about the NFL decision on that catc...

The fresh new talent gets ready to go on stage and show teams they are worth those draft picks, while the veteran talent wait around for their futures to be decided. And in the middle of it all, an unlikely name gets a big extension. Are they worth it? Worth the draft picks? Worth the cap space? Worth $26.5 million dollars?? In this episode, the guys discuss a Dez Bryant interview that was surprising to most outside Cowboys Nation. Russell Wilson is playing baseball? The Combine kicks off this w...

The offseason is long and boring, but the guys try to keep it exciting. Franchise tags are the first topic of conversation; who will be tagged by the Cowboys and Seahawks. While there isn’t a lot happening in Dallas or Seattle, they dig up some news for both teams. The best discussions happen around an ESPN article about the biggest priorities the NFL has to tackle in this offseason. Ten things in all, and there are some big opinions about each and every one of them. The guys talk about joining ...

The offseason is slow, so the guys bring to you their second ever SPECIAL EPISODE!!! This time around they tackle a subject very close to both their hearts…STAR WARS, THE LAST JEDI!!! Bryan and Andrew give their honest review of Episode VIII of the Skywalker Saga. This isn’t your average movie review and having two very passionate Star Wars nerds share their thoughts, you may want them reviewing more movies down the road. You either loved or hated this film, so find out what side the guys are on...

The first Sunday of the offseason has come and gone and the guys are already itchin’ for more football. It’s NFL rules discussion time in this week’s episode. What needs to be changed? The guys talk kickoffs, pass interference, over time rules, challenges, fumbles, and of course…The Catch Rule. What is a catch? Nobody knows, but Andrew has some good ideas on how to fix it. It’s a unique take on rule changes that the committee should just listen to and probably use in their decisions. By the end,...

The Super Bowl has come and gone and the end of the 2017 NFL season is here. The guys recap Super Bowl 52, which was a game for the ages. They discuss MVP Nick Foles, and how he played the game of his life and went toe to toe with the legend that is Tom Brady. They break down what they saw from both teams and what the keys were to victory and defeat. Just like the Super Bowl, it’s not all football. The guys also talk about the big half time show and what their favorite commercials were throughou...

Our first ever Special Edition episode!!! With it being Super Week ahead of Super Bowl 52, the timing is perfect for a little something extra. The guys tackle the subject matter of why we hate certain pro athletes and with Tom Brady playing Sunday, it needed to be talked about. They go through a list of 25 of the most hated athletes of all time, and give their thoughts on why we all feel the way we do, including their own personal lists. It’s a shorter episode, but still as Buttery Smooth as alw...

It’s Super Week!!! The biggest week in the NFL is upon us and the guys are pumped up to talk about the big game. First, a quick recap of the Pro Bowl, a big “other football” news story, and then it’s on to Super Bowl mania. They don’t just stop at previewing the game though, they also go through their thoughts on Super Bowl parties, Super Bowl party food, halftime shows, and if you listen till the very end, you will get their game picks and some unusual prop bets put on this year’s game. Who wil...

Just when you think you got them, their fearless leader Tom Brady leads them to victory once again. The Patriots are going back to the Super Bowl. Yawn, so much yawning, kind of like the yawning during the NFC Championship game. We recap both of the games, discuss the Super Bowl 52 matchup and wonder when Brady will one day just go away. Andrew goes over Cowboy news, Bryan goes over Seahawk news, and they both get a little free agent curious with what’s available on the market this offseason. Fi...

Bortles continues his NFL domination! The Divisional Playoffs are done and they were fantastic. Bryan and Andrew recap the games including the exciting finish in Minnesota. Andrew takes us through the Cowboys coaching news for the week, and Bryan goes through the crazy coaching news coming out of Seahawks headquarters. They also premier the “Our Teams vs The Offseason” segment talking about one word to describe the season and one game that they wish would have had a different outcome to change t...

Wild Card Weekend is in the books! Bryan and Andrew recap each game and preview the upcoming Divisional Round games. Blake Bortles is still in the playoffs?? In NFL News, the guys touch on the drama in Foxboro surrounding the Patriots, how bad have concussions become and is the NFL Concussion Protocol actually doing what is meant to accomplish, and John Gruden gets how much money for how many years???? They also pick one major story from their own teams; the Seahawks and the Cowboys, and then fi...

The regular season is over, and playoffs get underway this weekend. Unfortunately, both our teams are sitting out the playoffs this year. We discuss how each team did in week 17 to finish their seasons, and Bryan even gets to rant about what went wrong in Seattle for the Seahawks. We discover that Andrew doesn’t love all wins, and hasn’t seen The Last Jedi yet. The guys go over the Black Monday firings and retirements, playoff teams, and wild card weekend match ups. Who would they be ok with win...

What a game it was….for the Seahawks anyways. We recap the big game and what went wrong for the Cowboys as well as what went right for the Seahawks as they keep their playoff hopes alive. We also talk about Dez, his buddy Earl’s comments after the game, and how Zeke did in his big return. In the news we look at the upcoming Black Monday, QB’s that could use new coaches, and the biggest NFL story…Jimmy Grapps!!! Cowboys play the Eagles this week, and the Seahawks host the Cardinals. We preview th...

We recap a Cowboys win and the Seahawks getting stomped on in week 15. There are a few good stories around the NFL, and we get into those and then preview the big matchup in Dallas between Bryan’s Seahawks and Andrew’s Cowboys. The maiden voyage of the Common Ground Football Podcast begins now…

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