NFL Spotlight w/ Ari Meirov

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Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate on X) brings you the latest news from around the NFL, plus exclusive spotlight interviews with coaches, players and execs from around the league.

  1. 1d ago

    Packers 2026 NFL Season Preview With Aaron Nagler

    Ari Meirov is back with the 16th episode of our 32 Team Training Camp tour, this time with Cheesehead TV founder Aaron Nagler offering his expertise on the Green Bay Packers. Aaron discusses what pressure Matt LaFleur is under this season, whether or not Jordan Love will be allowed to "cook" and why fewer wide receivers could be a great thing for the team. 00:00 - Cold Open 01:28 - Moving Past Last Season's Playoff Loss |02:21 - Matt LaFleur Under Pressure? 04:16 - Offensive Identity & Passing Game Shift 06:24 - Jordan Love QB Tier 09:11 - Tucker Kraft's All-Pro Impact & Health 12:10 - Tucker Kraft Contract Extension Outlook 13:29 - Offensive Line Depth 16:19 - Josh Jacobs 19:41 - Streamlined Wide Receiver Group & Skyy Moore 23:21 - Defensive Scheme & Aggressive Pressure Looks 27:02 - Big Year for Lukas Van Ness 30:04 - Interior Defensive Line 32:15 - Secondary Competition & Cornerback Depth 34:33 - Happy with Kicker? 36:51 - Ben Johnson Rivalry NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #Packers #gopackgo #jordanlove #NFL #Football #mattlafleur #micahparsons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Packers 2026 NFL Season Preview With Aaron Nagler

  2. 2d ago

    Texans 2026 NFL Season Preview With Seth Payne

    Ari Meirov is back with the 15th episode of our 32 Team Training Camp tour, this time with former NFL DT and current Houston radio host/analyst Seth Payne lending his expertise on his former team, the Texans! Seth explains where C.J. Stroud's head is at amid contract hopes and a poor end to 2025, how Tank Dell is looking in his return to the field, and how far can the Texans defense really take them? 00:00 - Cold Open 00:59 - Texans Offseason Focus 03:45 - David Montgomery Trade 06:50 - C.J. Stroud's Playoff Growth & Mindset 09:35 - C.J. Stroud's Contract Extension Outlook 11:58 - Extension Dilemma: Pay Now vs. Wait 14:50 - Rookie Keylan Rutledge's Rapid Rise 17:25 - Offensive Line Continuity & Year 2 Improvement 20:35 - Tank Dell's Rehab & Return Timeline 22:35 - 13 Personnel & Rookie Marlon Klein 26:38 - Elite Defense Standard & Reed Blankenship 28:58 - Danielle Hunter & Will Anderson Jr. 33:20 - Sheldon Rankins' Veteran Leadership 35:55 - Kamari Lassiter & Secondary Strengths 38:38 - Defining 2026 Season Success NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #texans #cjstroud #houstontexans #nfl #fantasyfootball #nicocollins #willanderson #derekstingley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Texans 2026 NFL Season Preview With Seth Payne

  3. 3d ago

    Cowboys 2026 NFL Season Preview With Nick Harris

    Ari Meirov is back with the 14th episode of our 32 Team Training Camp tour, this time with analyst Nick Harris on the ... drama free (!?) Dallas Cowboys! Nick explains what pressure is on Dak Prescott to win this year, breaks down the Micah Parsons trade return 1 year later, and what success for the Cowboys is in 2026. 00:00 - Cold Open 00:58 - Quiet & Drama-Free Cowboys Training Camp 02:01 - Micah Parsons Trade Return 1 Year Later 04:02 - Brian Schottenheimer's Growth in Year 2 06:02 - Dak Prescott Pressure 08:04 - George Pickens' Impact & Maturity 10:32 - George Pickens' Contract & Training Camp Dominance 12:25 - CeeDee Lamb's Expectations 13:52 - Ryan Flournoy & Wide Receiver Depth Competition 16:19 - Javonte Williams & Backfield Workload 19:33 - Offensive Line Outlook 22:18 - FanDuel Ad Break & Playoff Odds 26:48 - Christian Parker's Defensive Scheme & Teaching Style 29:09 - Caleb Downs' Instant Starting Role & Versatility 31:11 - Rebuilding the Pass Rush & Interior D-Line Dominance 33:37 - DeMarvion Overshown & Shavon Revel Outlook 37:28 - Jalen Thompson's Leadership & Safety Fit 38:54 - 2026 Season Expectations & NFC East Race ------------------- Baseball fans! Think you know who’s hitting a homer today? Well FanDuel.com is giving you a free chance to call your shot with Daily Dingers. Joining the action is easy: Just make your free pick on who’s hitting a Home Run in their game, and if you’re right, you’ll get a Profit Boost to use on your next bet for a chance at extra winnings. You’ve got nothing to lose and A LOT to gain. And don’t forget, you can make a free pick every day during the MLB season. It’s just another reason why FanDuel.com is the home for home runs. 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. No purchase necessary. Opt in req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable profit boost tokens. Restrictions apply, including any token expiration and max wager amount. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 Louisiana. --------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #Cowboys #cowboysnation #dallascowboys #Dak #dakprescott #ceedeelamb #georgepickens #micahparsons #jerryjones #nfl #football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Cowboys 2026 NFL Season Preview With Nick Harris

  4. 4d ago

    Bills 2026 NFL Season Preview With Matt Parrino

    Ari Meirov is back with the 13th episode of our 32 Team Training Camp tour, this time with reporter Matt Parrino lending his expertise on the Buffalo Bills. Matt dives into what pressure is on Joe Brady in his 1st season as head coach, how different the defense could look this season and whether James Cook will see as heavy a workload as he did in 2025. 00:00 - Cold Open 00:50 - Show Intro & New Regime Expectations 03:39 - Jim Leonhard & Unlocking Defensive Potential 06:29 - C.J. Gardner-Johnson & Adding Defensive Edge 08:39 - Joe Brady's Practice Approach & Health Focus 11:22 - Expectations & Pressure on Joe Brady 14:23 - DJ Moore Addition & Chemistry with Josh Allen 17:52 - Keon Coleman's Year 2 Development 21:00 - James Cook's Role & Backfield Rotation 23:32 - Dalton Kincaid's Make-or-Break Year 24:57 - Jim Leonhard's Defensive Scheme Shift 28:33 - Improving Run Defense 31:18 - Defensive Line 33:00 - Tyler Bass & Special Teams Outlook NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #Bills #preseason #NFL #Football #joshallen #jamescook #djmoore #schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bills 2026 NFL Season Preview With Matt Parrino

  5. Aug 13

    49ers 2026 NFL Season Preview With Matt Maiocco

    Ari Meirov is back with the 12th episode of our 32 Team Training Camp tour, this time with reporter Matt Maiocco lending his expertise on the San Francisco 49ers. Matt explains why the Niners injuries being connected to the electrical substation doesn't quite add up, when we may see George Kittle play, and why the 49ers travel schedule is insane. 00:00 - Cold Open 00:59 - 49ers Camp Overview 02:19 - Practice Facility Substation Injury Rumors 05:58 - Free Agent & Player Perception of the Facility 07:55 - Mike Evans' Fit & Impact on the Offense 10:50 - Rookie Receiver Camp Impressions 15:45 - Managing McCaffrey's Workload & Kalen Black 19:09 - Offensive Line Continuity & Trent Williams 22:14 - Raheem Morris's Defensive Scheme & Coverage Changes 27:00 - Osa Odighizuwa Trade & Interior Pass Rush 28:46 - Dre Greenlaw's Return & Linebacker Leadership 31:19 - Melbourne Australia Opener & Travel Logistics 36:17 - NFC West Division Race & Super Bowl Expectations NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49ers 2026 NFL Season Preview With Matt Maiocco

  6. Aug 12

    Jets 2026 NFL Season Preview With Rich Cimini

    Ari Meirov is back with the 11th episode of our 32 Team Training Camp tour, this time with reporter Rich Cimini offering his expertise on the New York Jets. Rich explains why 2026 could be weird for the Jets who seemingly want a top pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, but have a head coach who needs to win now. He discusses what Breece Hall's role will look like this season, and what 2nd overall pick David Bailey has shown so far. 00:00 - Cold Open 00:54 - Jets Grand Plan 02:39 - Aaron Glenn's Growth & Coaching Shift 04:44 - Frank Reich's Offensive Scheme 06:10 - Breece Hall & Running Back Rotation 07:59 - Breece Hall's Passing Game Usage 09:37 - Geno Smith's Return to the Jets 12:02 - Offensive Line & Armand Membou 13:36 - Garrett Wilson & Geno Smith Chemistry 15:12 - AD Mitchell's Breakout Potential 16:14 - Omar Cooper Jr. & Wide Receiver Depth 19:21 - Tight End Room & Kenyon Sadiq 21:18 - Drafting David Bailey 23:05 - Pass Rush & Edge Group 26:21 - T'Vondre Sweat Trade Breakdown 27:51 - Demario Davis & Veteran Leadership 31:14 - Secondary Breakdown & Minkah Fitzpatrick 33:06 - Cade Klubnik Development 35:00 - Aaron Glenn's 2026 Job Security 37:16 - Show Wrap-up NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jets 2026 NFL Season Preview With Rich Cimini

  7. Aug 11

    Jets' Chris Banjo Shares His Journey To The NFL, Becoming New York's Special Teams Coordinator

    Ari Meirov is back with another special Spotlight Guest of the Week and this time we are lucky to have Jets Special Teams Coordinator and one of the fastest ascending coaches in the entire NFL, Chris Banjo join us! Chris explains how he went from going undrafted, to working a 9-5, to playing a full decade in the league. He shares how Sean Payton first asked him to join his staff with the Broncos and his quick jump to running his own unit with the Jets. 00:00 - Cold Open 02:11 - Interview begins 03:09 - Getting into football 04:33 - Going Undrafted/9-5 Job 07:39 Special Teams Career 09:10 - Saints Culture 11:13 - 2018 NFC Championship No-Call 13:50 - Larry Fitzgerald & Drew Brees 15:43 - Hired by Sean Oayton 20:15 - FanDuel/DROY Odds 25:04 -Going from player to coach 26:47 - Hired by Jets 28:06 - Isaiah Williams’ impact 29:40 - Approach to teaching special teams 32:22 - Why is special teams overlooked? 33:29 - Who deserves a spotlight? ------------------- Baseball fans! Think you know who’s hitting a homer today? Well FanDuel.com is giving you a free chance to call your shot with Daily Dingers. Joining the action is easy: Just make your free pick on who’s hitting a Home Run in their game, and if you’re right, you’ll get a Profit Boost to use on your next bet for a chance at extra winnings. You’ve got nothing to lose and A LOT to gain. And don’t forget, you can make a free pick every day during the MLB season. It’s just another reason why FanDuel.com is the home for home runs. 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. No purchase necessary. Opt in req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable profit boost tokens. Restrictions apply, including any token expiration and max wager amount. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 Louisiana. NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Aug 10

    Bengals 2026 NFL Season Preview With Joe Goodberry

    Ari Meirov is back with the 10th episode of our 32 Team Training Camp tour, this time with analyst Joe Goodberry offering his expertise on the Cincinnati Bengals. Joe dives into the splash move of Cincy adding star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to their D, whether the Bengals have a shot at the playoffs if Joe Burrow were to get hurt, and how Chase Brown will be utilized this season. 00:00 - Cold open 00:25 - Show Introduction 01:36 - Zac Taylor & Offseason Reset 02:35 - Dexter Lawrence Blockbuster Trade 06:12 - Pressure on Coaching & Front Office 08:19 - Defense's Scrappy Training Camp Energy 11:10 - Joe Burrow's Health & Mindset 14:11 - Offensive Line Continuity 16:36 - Chase Brown’s Role/Contract 20:35 - Chase, Higgins & WR3 21:52 - Dexter Lawrence Dominating Camp 23:06 - Defensive Line & Edge Depth 27:26 - Linebacker Room Year 2 Leap 29:26 - DJ Turner's Breakout 31:38 - Which DB gets extended? 33:51 - Bryan Cook 35:34 - Defining 2026 Season Success NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bengals 2026 NFL Season Preview With Joe Goodberry
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Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate on X) brings you the latest news from around the NFL, plus exclusive spotlight interviews with coaches, players and execs from around the league.

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