62 episodes

We're bringing you all the barbershop talk on NFL and football-related content year-round. Join us during the season and offseason as we break down games, schemes, players, front office strategies, fantasy football, and more! With over 40 years of football experience under our belt and our college football days behind us, we’re here to give you the real and only the real on the game we know and love.

Zone Talk is hosted by Jermel Wright along with co-hosts Napoleon Miller, Rashaad Penn, Donovan Phanor, and Devaughn White.

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We're bringing you all the barbershop talk on NFL and football-related content year-round. Join us during the season and offseason as we break down games, schemes, players, front office strategies, fantasy football, and more! With over 40 years of football experience under our belt and our college football days behind us, we’re here to give you the real and only the real on the game we know and love.

Zone Talk is hosted by Jermel Wright along with co-hosts Napoleon Miller, Rashaad Penn, Donovan Phanor, and Devaughn White.

Cover Art: @theartofemma

    Episode 28: Football Is In The Air

    Episode 28: Football Is In The Air

    Welcome to Episode 28 of the Zone Talk Podcast! This podcast was recorded just before the beginning of the NFL season. We are joined by Donovan, Nap, Jermel, and Devaughn as they discuss the following football topics:
    0:00 - 9:00: Donovan opens the podcast by asking the squad if there is any scenario where they would start a franchise with Derek Carr over Justin Herbert.
    9:00 - 13:30: Quick recap of Hard Knocks and assessing the landscape of the NFC North.
    13:30 - 20:00: The guys discuss Kyler Murray calling plays in the preseason and the Cardinals being selected for the in-season Hard Knocks this year.
    21:00 - 25:00: The awkwardness of film sessions after bad games as a football player.
    25:00 - 29:00: Injuries around the league
    29:00 - 33:00: Fantasy Football Discussions.
    33:00 - 35:00: The competitiveness of the AFC West
    36:00 - 39:00: AFC East Banter
    39:00 - 47:00: Highlights from Training Camp Performances and Predictions
    47:00 - 50:00: Devaughn joins the podcast and talks about his experience at the Patriots preseason game.
    50:00 - 1:01:00: Football tangents about college football experiences
    1:01:00 - 1:10:00: Lamar’s contract discussions with the Baltimore Ravens
    1:10:00 - 1:19:00: Dana White discussing a deal to get Brady and Gronk to the Raiders
    1:19:00: More Fantasy Banter
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    • 1 hr 29 min
    Episode 27: Give Me My Money

    Episode 27: Give Me My Money

    Welcome to Season 2, Episode 27 of the Zone Talk Podcast! We are joined this week by Donovan, Jermel, Nap, Rashaad, and Devaughn as we discuss the following news in the football world this week.
    0:00 - 5:15: Shoutouts to Coach Andre Barboza-Penn, Coach Israel Abraham to coach in the Panthers and Jaguars NFL Training Camp through the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship
    5:15 - 16:00: The squad breaks down Kyler Murray’s new five-year, $230.5 million contract extension and some of the interesting clauses included.
    16:00 - 20:30: Does Kyler’s contract affect the market for QBs? The squad talks about what we should expect from Lamar’s next contract and others in similar positions who are due to get paid.
    20:30 - 23:50: The squad talks about understanding the reasoning behind professional athletes choosing money over winning in different scenarios.
    23:50 - 26:00: Taking a look at the structure of different rookie contracts now and back in the early 2000s.
    26:10 - End: An anonymous source rants about Lamar Jackson and the crew discusses the hate Lamar continues to get year after year.
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    *This episode was recorded on 7/25/22*

    • 33 min
    Episode 26: Just Chattin'

    Episode 26: Just Chattin'

    Welcome to Season 2, Episode 26 of the Zone Talk Podcast! This week we are joined by Rashaad, Nap, Devaughn, and Jermel as they discuss the following topics in the football world:
    0:00 - 5:45: Zach Wilson’s off-season adventures
    5:50 - 23:30: When will Lamar Jackson get paid?
    24:00 - 27:45: Tom Brady appreciation rant
    30:00 - 31:30: Raiders hire Sandra Douglas Morgan who becomes the 1st black female president in the NFL
    32:00 - 33:45: Criticizing the new names of certain NFL teams and stadiums
    34:00 - 41:45: Assessing the Baker Mayfield trade to the Carolina Panthers. The squad discusses the possible similarities in the career trajectory of Baker Mayfield and Ryan Tannehill
    42:00 - 49:00: Does Odell Beckham have a chance to make it to the NFL Hall of Fame?
    49:00 - 51:10: Devaughn poses a ridiculous question about Rob Gronkowski.
    51:10 - 55:00: Jermel makes the claim that Aaron Donald (and Tom Brady) should be able to make the NFL HOF while they’re playing.
    55:00 - 1:05:00: Robbie Anderson takes back his comments about not wanting Baker Mayfield to go to the Panthers.
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    • 1 hr 5 min
    Episode 25: For The Love of Fantasy Football

    Episode 25: For The Love of Fantasy Football

    Welcome to Season 2, Episode 25 of the Zone Talk Podcast! This week we are joined by Rashaad, Nap, Devaughn, Jermel, and Donovan as they discuss the following topics in the football world:
    0:00 - 7:15: Introduction / Analyzing the competitiveness of the NFC East
    7:15 - 23:00: Devaughn and Nap provide details on their flag football league.
    23:00 - 31:25: The squad discusses alternative football leagues outside the NFL and why they are increasing in popularity.
    31:30 - 36:22: Adrian Peterson vs. Leveon Bell Boxing Match is official! The squad makes their picks for who they think will win.
    36:30 - 1:00:00: Discussing fantasy football strategies, players, and mock drafts.
    1:00:00 - 1:22:00: The squad gets into an intense discussion about trade tactics in fantasy football.
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    • 1 hr 24 min
    Episode 24: NFL Trivia with Special Guest Kyle Rich

    Episode 24: NFL Trivia with Special Guest Kyle Rich

    Welcome to Season 2, Episode 24 of the Zone Talk Podcast! This week we are joined by Donovan, Rashaad, Nap, Devaughn, and our special guest Kyle Rich! We discuss the following topics on this week’s episode and then conclude with some NFL Trivia!
    0:00 - 6:00: Introducing the special guest for this episode: Kyle Rich
    6:00 - 10:00: Kyle details his recent argument with Cowboys fans who would take Mac Jones over Dak Prescott. The squad discusses the question and chooses who they would prefer on their team.
    10:10 - 13:00: Breaking down the differences between watching a football game on TV and seeing an NFL game in person.
    13:05 - 17:15: Discussing the rising number of professional athletes entering the media space.
    17:15 - 19:55: Banter
    20:00 - 25:00: Minkah Fitzpatrick signed a new contract with the Steelers and is currently the highest-paid safety in the NFL.
    25:00 - 31:00: Should more teams do what the Rams do when it comes to the salary cap and retaining talent?
    31:30 - END: NFL TRIVIA - 10 Questions
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    • 1 hr 14 min
    Episode 23: Daniel Vick

    Episode 23: Daniel Vick

    Welcome to Season 2, Episode 23 of the Zone Talk Podcast! This week we are joined by Rashaad, Nap, Devaughn, Jermel, and Rashaad as they discuss the following topics:
    0:00 - 5:30: Recognizing some of the top WRs to play the game
    5:30 - 8:10: Jack Del Rio gets fined 100K for his comments in a recent press conference.
    8:10 - 12:00: Terry McLaurin holding out of camp for a new deal
    12:02 - 17:20: Reacting to Aaron Donald becoming the highest-paid Non-QB in NFL History and Cooper Kupp's new contract.
    17:22 - 23:00: The Walton-Penner family ownership group purchases the Denver Broncos.
    23:00 - 27:53: The squad debates if Kyler Murray is a top ten QB.
    27:55 - 36:00: The squad discusses their expectations for the Miami Dolphins and Tyreek Hill's comments about Tua's accuracy compared to Patric Mahomes.
    36:00 - 45:00: Devaughn's wild take on Daniel Jones' potential!
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    • 46 min

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