The Franchise Tag

The Franchise Tag
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An NFL Podcast from the UK, for the International fan. Hosted by Freddie Hall, Andy Manning, Adam Martin and Gareth Smith plus other contributors.

  1. 6d ago

    NFL Trade Deadline Predictions 2026: Who’s Buying, Who’s Selling & Who Gets Traded?

    🚨 Which NFL teams are BUYING and which are SELLING at the 2026 trade deadline? We break down the contenders, the rebuilders, and the players who could be on the move before the deadline passes! 🏈🔥 On this episode of The Franchise Tag Podcast, we cover: ✅ Teams that need to go all-in and buy 💰 ✅ Teams that should sell and rebuild 🔄 ✅ The top trade targets and players who could be moved 🎯 ✅ Which trades could change the playoff race 🏆 💬 Who’s your most likely trade candidate? Drop your predictions below! 👇 ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Opening Thoughts 01:03 NFL Paris Experience 18:33 Colts Will Sell 30:10 49ers Will Buy 34:28 Brian Thomas Jr & WR’s 42:28 AFC North Won’t Trade 45:50 Buffalo Go Defence 49:12 Teams Ready To Sell 51:06 Eagles Will Sell Barkley 📌 FOLLOW THE FRANCHISE TAG PODCAST: 🌐 Website: https://www.thefranchisetag.co.uk 📽️  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFranchiseTagUK 🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/FranchiseTagUK 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franchisetaguk/ 👍 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss a show! Go to https://www.pitch-mag.co.uk/ today and use code FTAG30 to get 30% off your order today!! #NFLTradeDeadline #NFL #TradeDeadline #NFLTrades #NFLNews #NFLPodcast #NFLPredictions #FantasyFootball #NFLTradeRumors #TheFranchiseTagPodcast #FootballPodcast

  2. Oct 19

    Are the Rams in TROUBLE? Chiefs Are Rolling, Walker’s Impact & Can Bo Nix Hold Denver Back?

    Are the Rams wasting their Super Bowl window? 🏈 We are discussing whether LA should go all in at the trade deadline and how they move forward given their shaky start. Why the Chiefs look dominant again, and whether Bo Nix is the thing that caps Denver’s ceiling. In this episode of The Franchise Tag Podcast: 🔥 Are the Rams in trouble? They aren’t playing like Super Bowl contenders. Should they make a big trade to push for a title, or is the roster good enough as is? 🔥 How good have the Chiefs been? We break down Kansas City’s hot start to the 2026 NFL season and what’s driving it. 🔥 Is Walker the best free agent signing ever? We make the case, debate the history of NFL free agency. 🔥 Bo Nix is struggling, but Denver keeps winning. Can the Broncos survive on defence and scheme, or will Nix hold them back from their full potential? 💬 Let us know in the comments: Are the Rams Super Bowl contenders or pretenders? Is Bo Nix a problem for Denver? ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Opening Thoughts 03:12 Rusty Rams 22:22 Chiefs Are Back! 35:10 Kenneth Walker’s Impact 41:20 Poor Bo Nix 📌 FOLLOW THE FRANCHISE TAG PODCAST: 🌐 Website: https://www.thefranchisetag.co.uk 📽️  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFranchiseTagUK 🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/FranchiseTagUK 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franchisetaguk/ 👍 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss a show! Go to https://www.pitch-mag.co.uk/ today and use code FTAG30 to get 30% off your order today!! #NFL #NFLPodcast #Rams #Chiefs #Broncos #BoNix #NFLTradeDeadline #NFLNews #SuperBowl #NFLTakes #FranchiseTagPodcast #NFLFreeAgency #NFLWeek7

  3. Oct 12

    Are the Packers Back? Jordan Love, the New O-Line & Defence Back to Form | Texans Harrison Trade + Eagles Fixes

    🏈 Have the Green Bay Packers finally turned the corner? After a hyper-aggressive free-agent push to rebuild the offensive line, Green Bay has won two straight, and we're breaking down whether it's the real deal. Tonight on The Franchise Tag Podcast, Adam joins Freddie for a full breakdown: 🟢🟡 Packers: Will the O-line investment pay off? Is Jordan Love playing well, and has the defence finally got back to being good? 🤠 Texans: Houston is 1-4 and has traded for Marvin Harrison. Can he turn their season around, or is this a move for the future? 🦅 Eagles: They can't go on like this. We look at the changes Philadelphia must make. 💬 Are the Packers legit? Will Harrison save the Texans? Drop your takes in the comments! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Opening Thoughts 03:01 Packers Are Back 23:04 Texans Trade 39:44 Changes For Philadelphia 📌 FOLLOW THE FRANCHISE TAG PODCAST: 🌐 Website: https://www.thefranchisetag.co.uk 📽️  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFranchiseTagUK 🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/FranchiseTagUK 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franchisetaguk/ 👍 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss a show! Go to https://www.pitch-mag.co.uk/ today and use code FTAG30 to get 30% off your order today!! #NFL #Packers #JordanLove #Texans #Eagles #NFLPodcast #FranchiseTagPodcast

  4. Oct 6

    Browns Momentum Is Real: Watson, New Coaches & What It Means

    🏈 Are the Cleveland Browns actually good? Watson looks sharp, the team is doing well, and Todd Monken's new coaching setup is changing everything in Cleveland. On this episode of The Franchise Tag Podcast, we cover the NFL storylines everyone is talking about: 🟠 THE BROWNS ARE BUILDING MOMENTUMDeshaun Watson and the Browns are playing their best football in years. We dig into how they've played, what the new coaching staff has changed on both sides of the ball, and whether this is a real contender or a hot streak. ⚡ THE CHARGERS HAVE BEEN A DISASTER What's gone wrong in LA? We're debating the big question: Is it a Justin Herbert problem or a Jim Harbaugh coaching problem? Who do you think deserves the blame? 🟣 THE VIKINGS COULD BE THE WORST UNDEFEATED TEAM IN THE NFL Unbeaten doesn't mean dominant. We look at how Minnesota is winning, why the record might be hiding some real flaws, and whether they could actually win the NFC North. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Are the Browns for real? Is it Herbert or Harbaugh? Can the Vikings keep winning? Drop your hot takes in the comments. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Opening Thoughts 02:32 Browns Are Playing Great 21:12 The Chargers Are BAD 28:42 Vikings Quarterback Trouble 📌 FOLLOW THE FRANCHISE TAG PODCAST: 🌐 Website: https://www.thefranchisetag.co.uk 📽️  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFranchiseTagUK 🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/FranchiseTagUK 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franchisetaguk/ 👍 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss a show! Go to https://www.pitch-mag.co.uk/ today and use code FTAG30 to get 30% off your order today!! #NFL #ClevelandBrowns #DeshaunWatson #Browns #LosAngelesChargers #JustinHerbert #MinnesotaVikings #NFLPodcast #NFLNews #FranchiseTagPodcast

  5. Sep 28

    Raiders 3-0: Real Contenders or Fool's Gold? Cousins, Mendoza & Playoff Odds | Franchise Tag Podcast

    🏈 The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 for the first time since 2021, and a lot of the league is asking the same question: is this real, or are we being tricked? On this episode of The Franchise Tag Podcast, we break down every Raiders win so far — 27-13 over the Dolphins, 26-14 at the Chargers, and Sunday's 35-27 comeback in New Orleans after trailing by 11. Then we get into the big questions! 🚨 We have BREAKING NEWS TODAY! The Vikings have traded QB J.J. McCarthy to the Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick. We react and explain what it means for New York, Minnesota and the quarterback market. ✂️ Then it's time for 3 AND OUT, where Andrew and Adam decide if these hot takes are IN or OUT: 1️⃣ Is Cam Ward a bust? 2️⃣ Are the Jaguars a dark-horse pick to win the AFC South, and maybe even the Super Bowl? 3️⃣ Should the Cardinals trade Marvin Harrison Jr.? 💬 Where do you land? Drop your Raiders verdict and your 3 and Out answers in the comments, and subscribe for weekly NFL takes, breakdowns and debates. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Opening Thoughts 01:20 Raiders Now 3-0 19:53 JJ McCarthy Traded To New York 34:10 Is Cam Ward A Bust? 42:00 Dark Horse Jacksonville 51:42 Trade Marvin Harrison Jr 📌 FOLLOW THE FRANCHISE TAG PODCAST: 🌐 Website: https://www.thefranchisetag.co.uk 📽️  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFranchiseTagUK 🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/FranchiseTagUK 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franchisetaguk/ 👍 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss a show! Go to https://www.pitch-mag.co.uk/ today and use code FTAG30 to get 30% off your order today!! #RaidersNation #Raiders #LasVegasRaiders #RaiderNation #JJMcCarthy #NYGiants #GiantsPride #Vikings #NFLTrades #CamWard #Titans #Jaguars #DUUUVAL #MarvinHarrisonJr #AZCardinals #NFL #NFLPodcasts #NFLNews #NFLHighlights #FootballTalk #TheFranchiseTagPodcast #HotTakes #AFCSouth #SilverAndBlack #NFLNation

  6. Sep 21

    QB Injuries Begin: The Franchise Tag Talk Show Week 2

    QB Devastation & Fraud Alert! 🏈 | The Franchise Tag Podcast The injury bug has unfortunately started in Week 2 for the star quarterbacks, and the future of two franchises could hang in the balance! On this week’s episode of The Franchise Tag Podcast, we break down the devastating injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels. What does this mean for the NFC North and East playoff races moving forward? Plus a close look at the current standings. We are analysing these top and bottom teams to separate the contenders from the pretenders—forecasting which 0-2 teams are primed for a second-half turnaround to finish with a winning record, and which 2-0 teams are living on borrowed time and destined to slide below .500! In This Episode: Quarterback Carnage: Breaking down Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury against the Vikings and Jayden Daniels’ elbow setback in Dallas. What are the short and long-term implications for Chicago and Washington? 🚨 0-2 Resurgence Candidates: Don't hit the panic button just yet! Which winless teams have the talent, schedule, and coaching to turn it around and finish with a winning record? 📉📈 2-0 Pretender Alert: Who is living in a fantasy? We call out the undefeated teams cruising on easy schedules or lucky bounces who are bound to finish with a losing record. 🚨 💬 JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Which 0-2 team are you still believing in, and which 2-0 team is the biggest fraud in the league right now? Let us know your takes in the comments below! 👇 ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Opening Thoughts 01:27 Caleb Williams Injury 12:08 Jayden Daniels Injury 30:32 Late Bloomer 0-2 Teams 45:57 Poser 2-0 Teams 📌 FOLLOW THE FRANCHISE TAG PODCAST: 🌐 Website: https://www.thefranchisetag.co.uk 📽️  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFranchiseTagUK 🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/FranchiseTagUK 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franchisetaguk/ 👍 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss a show! Go to https://www.pitch-mag.co.uk/ today and use code FTAG30 to get 30% off your order today!! #NFL #NFLWeek2 #CalebWilliams #JaydenDaniels #DaBears #RaiseHail #NFLNews #FantasyFootball #TheFranchiseTag #FTAGUK #NFLPodcasts #NFLHotTakes #NFLHighlights #NFLFootball

  7. Sep 14

    Cardinals Cruise Over LA: The Franchise Tag Talk Show Week 1

    Cardinals Shock Chargers & Is the NFC East Up for Grabs?! 🏈 | The Franchise Tag Podcast Did we get the Arizona Cardinals completely wrong? 🤔 On this week’s episode of The Franchise Tag Podcast, we start the 2026 regular season focusing on Arizona’s stunning upset over the Los Angeles Chargers! Delivering a dominant performance on both offence and defence, the Cardinals completely controlled the game, upsetting a lot of would-be ‘haters’. We break down what went right for Arizona, whether this team can keep the momentum rolling into more major upsets, and what went horribly wrong for Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers. ⚡ In This Episode: Cardinals Upset Chargers: Did we drastically underestimate Arizona? Breaking down a dominant two-way performance and whether they can continue the momentum! 🚨 Chargers Meltdown: Quick chat on what went wrong for LA and where Jim Harbaugh’s squad goes from here. ⚡ NFC East Up for Grabs: Why the division is officially wide open for the New York Giants. 🗽 What’s Wrong with the Eagles? Stuck in 2nd gear and unable to put away a struggling Commanders team—is it Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni, or the O-line? 🦅 Uninspiring Cowboys: Dallas fails to impress on either side of the ball while the Giants show rapid early improvement. 🤠 Early Week 1 Hot Seat: Calling out the Head Coaches and QBs already on thin ice! 🔥 💬 JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Did the Cardinals prove everyone wrong, or was this just a bad week for LA? And who belongs on the early hot seat? Drop your takes in the comments below! 👇 ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Opening Thoughts 02:00 Arizona Cardinals 15:28 Los Angeles Chargers 19:50 NFC East Giants & Cowboys 30:32 NFC East Eagles & Commanders 41:58 Week 1 Hot Seat 📌 FOLLOW THE FRANCHISE TAG PODCAST: 🌐 Website: https://www.thefranchisetag.co.uk 📽️  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFranchiseTagUK 🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/FranchiseTagUK 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franchisetaguk/ 👍 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss a show! Go to https://www.pitch-mag.co.uk/ today and use code FTAG30 to get 30% off your order today!! #NFL #TheFranchiseTag #Cardinals #AZCardinals #Chargers #Eagles #FlyEaglesFly #Giants #NYGiants #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #NFCEast #NFLFootball #JalenHurts #NickSirianni #JimHarbaugh #NFLHotSeat #FantasyFootball #NFLHighlights #NFLWeek1

  8. Sep 7

    Preseason Finale 2026: Award Winner Predictions

    NFL Season Award Predictions & Super Bowl Picks! | The Franchise Tag Podcast The wait for the 2026 NFL season to start is FINALLY over! 🏈 The regular season kicks off this week, which means it’s time for our final preseason episode. In this episode, we are taking a look at who we believe will be earning the most prestigious awards in the NFL by the end of the season, and also choosing our Super Bowl champion. Who takes home MVP? Will a rookie surprise the league? And which team lifts the Lombardi Trophy in Los Angeles in February? Watch to find out our hottest takes and boldest predictions before Week 1 officially gets underway! In This Episode: MVP & Offensive Player of the Year: Dark horses vs. consensus favourites. Defensive Player of the Year: Who dominates the trenches or secondary? Rookies of the Year (DROY / OROY): The standout performers ready to blow our socks off. Coach of the Year & Comeback Player of the Year Super Bowl Champion: Our definitive end-of-season prediction. 💬 JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Who is YOUR pick to win the Super Bowl this season? Drop your MVP and award predictions in the comments below — we’ll be reading and replying to our favourite takes! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Opening Thoughts 02:39 Comeback Player Of The Year 07:10 Head Coach Of The Year 13:25 Offensive & Defensive Rookie Of The Year 28:02 Offensive & Defensive Player Of The Year 39:07 MVP Contenders 43:05 Super Bowl Champions 📌 FOLLOW THE FRANCHISE TAG PODCAST: 🌐 Website: https://www.thefranchisetag.co.uk 📽️  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFranchiseTagUK 🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/FranchiseTagUK 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franchisetaguk/ 👍 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss a show! Go to https://www.pitch-mag.co.uk/ today and use code FTAG20 to get 20% off your order today!! #NFL #NFLPredictions #SuperBowl #SuperBowlPredictions #NFL2026 #NFLMVP #TheFranchiseTagPodcast #NFLWeek1 #NFLFootball #FantasyFootball #NFLNews #SportsTalk #NFLHighlights #Football #NFLPicks

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An NFL Podcast from the UK, for the International fan. Hosted by Freddie Hall, Andy Manning, Adam Martin and Gareth Smith plus other contributors.

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  • Creator
    The Franchise Tag
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Franchise Tag