Between the Tackles

Burg, Joe, and Manish
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Welcome to Between The Tackles podcast. Join Eric “Burg” Burgess and NFL reporter Manish Mehta for insightful, behind-the-scenes conversations from across the NFL with players, coaches, general managers and media personalities. Like, Subscribe, and Follow @tacklespod on X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok!

  1. 5D AGO

    Super Bowl LX Recap: Sam Darnold’s Seahawks roll past Drake Maye’s Patriots

    Burg and Manish break down the Seattle Seahawks’ 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Mike Macdonald’s defense dominated Drake Maye & Co. en route to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. Kenneth Walker carved up Mike Vrabel’s defense, which held Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba in check all night. The guys dissect the Patriots’ porous offensive line, rookie left tackle Will Campbell’s struggles and what else went wrong for Josh McDaniels’ offense. On the flip side, the Patriots defense played well enough to win by holding Seattle to five Jason Meyers field goals and just one touchdown. In the end, was it inevitable that the Seahawks would become Super Bowl champions? The guys then discuss Seahawks general manager John Schneider) (28:00, who became the first GM in NFL history to win two Super Bowls for the same team with two different head coaches and rosters. It was a forgettable night for former Jets general manager Joe Douglas, who punctuated his failed legacy as the man who traded away Sam Darnold as a 23-year-old (30:00). The guys wrap up with their thoughts on the new Pro Football Hall of Fame class (32:00), Tony Dungy’s refusal to disclose his votes and Randy Moss’ and Deion Sanders’ thoughts on revamping the voting process. Wil the Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft snubs spark real change? #SuperBowl #SBLX #Patriots #Seahawks #Darnold #Maye Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    42 min

  2. FEB 6

    Super Bowl LX Preview: Will Drake Maye’s Patriots upset Sam Darnold’s Seahawks?

    Burg and Manish kick off the Super Bowl LX Preview episode questioning New England Patriots legend Tom Brady’s curious comments about who he’ll be rooting for in the big game. The guys pivot to the quarterback matchup featuring Drake Maye and Sam Darnold. Will Maye’s mysterious shoulder injury or Darnold’s oblique issue impact their play on Super Sunday? Then, Manish zeroes in on the Seattle Seahawks’ stout defense versus New England’s shaky pass protection as the key to the game (15:00). Mike Vrabel’s defense has played its best in the postseason (17:20), which could present challenges for Darnold, too. The game features two terrific leaders in Vrabel and Mike Macdonald, but does one team have a clear head coaching advantage (18:32)? Burg thinks the Patriots might have a coaching edge in one specific area (19:53). The discussion moves to the Patriots’ willingness to embrace the underdog mentality (20:20) all season. On the flip side, the Seahawks are dealing with a potentially impactful injury to dynamic rookie safety Nick Emanwori (24:00). Will Maye & Co. be able to take advantage of it? Manish gives his Super Bowl prediction (26:00) before Burg chimes in with his counterpoint to which team will hoist the Lombardi Trophy (28:00). Manish offers his X-factor for the game (30:18) before the guys give their Super Bowl MVP picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    33 min

  3. FEB 5

    Sports gambling expert John Hansen talks prop bets for Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl LX, Darnold, Maye and more

    Sports betting expert and fantasy football pioneer John Hansen (fantasypoints.com founder, @VSinLive, @Fantasy_Guru on X) joins the podcast to break down all angles of the Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl LX gambling landscape. Hansen, the host of “Prop Points” on @VSiNLive Monday-Friday from 1-2 pm ET, kicks off the program by weighing on Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s Hall of Fame snub (4:00). Hansen reveals The Art of Prop Bet (7:00) by explaining his process when determining which bets to zero in on. Hansen’s process and projections blend analytics from fantasypoints.com with his institutional knowledge from more than 30 years as a professional prognosticator. Then, Burg and Manish dive into the Super Bowl player prop bets beginning with Hansen’s best bets on Sam Darnold and Drake Maye (10:30). Hansen analyzes Darnold’s resurgence and artfully weaves that storyline into his rationale for Darnold props for the big game. One Darnold prop bets stands out in Manish’s eyes (14:30). Hansen explains his side on Maye’s rushing total for the game (15:48) before a deep dive on Patriots running back’s TreVeyon Henderson prop bets (17:36). Hansen’s breakdown of Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson (19:10) will make you put down specific wagers on New England’s backfield. Hansen turns his attention to Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker (24:30) and which wagers make the most sense. The sports betting expert then shares his two favorite matchups revolving around Patriots tight end Hunter Henry and Seattle wide receiver Cooper Kupp (27:15), which can help you cash in on Super Sunday. Hansen analyzes the Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Christian Gonzalez matchup with a strong thought on how to wager JSN’s over/under receiving total (28:28). From there, the guys analyze the first-half game line (Patriots +3.5) and over/under totals for the game (32:29). Hansen discusses the secret behind “The Patriot Way” (32:55) before the guys talk about one sneaky-good defensive prop bet (36:00). Burg shares his favorite team prop bet (38:20) before the guys have some fun with off-field props like whether Darnold’s “seeing ghosts” comment will resurface (40:10), Charlie Puth’s projected length of the National Anthem and much more. Hansen wraps up with a fun story during his appearance on Curb Your Enthusiasm with Larry David. A must-listen with one of the sharpest and entertaining people in the sports wagering and fantasy space. Follow Hansen on X: @Fantasy_Guru. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    59 min

  4. FEB 2

    QB guru Jordan Palmer on Sam Darnold’s wild ride and Drake Maye’s rise before Super Bowl LX between Seahawks and Patriots

    Quarterback guru and consultant Jordan Palmer (QBSummit.com and ThreadPerformance.com) gives a wide-ranging interview on Sam Darnold’s wild journey and Drake Maye’s rise in the run-up to Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. An informative and eye-opening look at Darnold and Maye through the eyes of one of the best quarterback evaluators in the country. Palmer, who has worked with Darnold since he was 14 years old, kicks off the pod with his reaction to the Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s firing (4:45). Palmer provides inside information on why the Vikings let Darnold walk in free agency... and how head coach Kevin O'Connell was left to accelerate J.J. McCarthy's development. Palmer's year-round tutelage of Darnold since he was a high school freshman has helped the signal caller realize his potential. He gives a detailed breakdown of how Darnold’s biomechanics have evolved through the years from his days with the New York Jets (10:40), including a fun off-season training routine on a basketball court (13:00). Palmer is effusive in his praise of Darnold’s resilience in the face of rocky times (16:15). Calling Darnold the best off-platform thrower in the NFL, Palmer re-visits the best pass of Darnold’s career (19:15) with the Jets. The quarterback guru offers his assessment on what went wrong with Darnold and former Jets coach Adam Gase (20:00) before highlighting Darnold’s fortitude to weather the ups and downs in the early part of his career (24:45). Palmer shares his secret tips to Darnold and other clients like Bengals star Joe Burrow, Bills star and former MVP Josh Allen and others to navigate the good times and bad times (27:20). The conversation turns to Maye, where Palmer waxes poetic about the second-year quarterback’s big jump (29:32). Palmer offers a counter-intuitive theory on leadership for young quarterbacks. From there, he discusses the difference between “reactionary confidence” and “self-generated confidence” as it relates to Maye (32:55). He follows by explaining how Maye reminds him of Philip Rivers (35:40) and shares a funny story about Vikings QBs coach Josh McCown’s history with Maye (37:10). Palmer goes into a deeper explanation of his recent eye-opening comments before the AFC Championship Game that there’s not much difference between Maye and Denver Broncos backup-turned-starter Jarrett Stidham if both play at their best (38:30). Palmer gives a detailed comparison between Maye and Josh Allen (43:51) before giving his prediction on Super Bowl LX. A fun and entertaining conversation with a highly respected quarterbacks coach, who works with some of the best NFL players and college prospects entering the NFL Draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    53 min

  5. JAN 29

    Peter King on Bill Belichick’s Pro Football Hall of Fame snub, Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl LX matchups and Surprising Head Coach Hires

    Legendary NFL reporter Peter King joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation that kicks off with his thoughts on Bill Belichicks’ shocking Pro Football Hall of Fame snub (2:45). King, a longtime Hall of Fame voter before his retirement, makes his first extensive comments on the topic that had the sports world buzzing this week. King also reacts to HOF voter Vahe Gregorian’s (Kansas City Star) published rationale for leaving Belichick off his ballot (6:25). King’s institutional knowledge on the selection process takes us behind the scenes of the spirited debates on candidates each year. He also chimes in on Eli Manning’s exclusion for the second consecutive year (11:00) before a deep dive on why finalist Adam Vinateri deserves a spot in Canton (15:00) and why more players from the Patriots dynasty are not in the Hall of Fame. King makes it clear that Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who is a Hall of Fame finalist in the contributor category this year, has waited too long to be enshrined (20:45). King’s take on wide receivers – especially HOF finalists Torry Holt, Reggie Wayne and Larry Fitzgerald – is a must listen (24:50). So, who would have King voted for this season? He shares what his ballot would have looked like (30:30). King wraps up the Hall of Fame discussion with a fun deep-dive on Mike Shanahan (37:25), whose exclusion to this point makes little sense given his impact on the field and historic coaching tree. Burg and Manish pivot to the current head coaching cycle (44:00). King offers his biggest surprise hires (44:30) and belief that the Raiders’ best move would be to trade superstar edge rusher Maxx Crosby (47:45). The conversation turns quickly to the New York Jets’ ongoing ineptitude (49:55) when King pulls no punches on the historic laughingstock. King provides an interesting perspective on why the Eagles have had trouble finding an offensive coordinator too (57:00). Is Jalen Hurts a selling point or detriment to the job? The Super Bowl LX conversation begins with King’s explanation why head coaches now seem to be allergic to kicking field goals in an analytics-driven NFL (1 hour, 5 min). And should more teams build domes after the snow globe AFC Championship Game between the Broncos and Patriots? (1 hour, 9 min). Can the Patriots beat the Seahawks in the Super Bowl? (1 hour, 13.25 min) Kings sees parallels with Tom Brady’s first Super Bowl-winning team 24 years ago. The conversation comes to a close with King sharing his upcoming television piece on NBC on Super Bowl Sunday (1 hour, 20.45 min) The veteran scribe canvassed the country to find why we love football. From Alaska to a Native American Reservation in America’s heartland, King will take the viewer to special places to uncover people’s enduring fascination with the sport. King concludes by sharing details of his forthcoming book entitled “The Game,” a closer and updated look at some of his favorite stories in 40 years of covering the NFL (1 hour, 25 min). King goes back and re-reports some of the most fascinating tales that he brought to light throughout the years. King’s latest book is set to be released in the fall. An incredible conversation with the best NFL reporter of this generation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 32m

  6. JAN 23

    Boston Globe NFL writer Ben Volin talks Belichick, Maye, Vrabel and Patriots-Broncos AFC Championship Game

    Manish and Burg interview Ben Volin from the Boston Globe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min

  7. JAN 22

    AFC and NFC Championship Games Preview: Drake Maye's Patriots vs Broncos; Rams-Seahawks showdown

    Burg and Manish preview the NFL conference championship games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    29 min

  8. JAN 20

    NFL Divisional Round recap: Sean McDermott fired after Bills falls short; Caleb Williams runs out of magic against Rams

    Burg, Joe and Manish break down the head coaching carousel before diving into a wild weekend on the field. The Giants and John Harbaugh are a perfect match, while new Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski is tasked with developing Michael Penix, Jr. The Bills fire Sean McDermott after a crushing overtime loss to the Broncos that left Josh Allen in tears. Did the officials screw up in Denver? A closer look at a litany of controversial calls, including whether Brandin Cooks should have been credited with a catch on a key play in overtime. And what actually is a catch anyway? The NFL's inconsistent messaging has left fans scratching their heads. The Broncos will be forced to start Jarrett Stidham in the conference title game after Bo Nix breaks his ankle in overtime. The Seahawks' dominant defense and rushing attack foiled the 49ers for the second time in three weeks. Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey had no answers for Mike Macdonald's suffocating defense. Sam Darnold wins his first playoff game in the process. Meanwhile, the Patriots are back in the AFC Championship Game after crushing C.J. Stroud's soul. The Texans' Super Bowl-caliber defense wasn't enough to overcome Stroud's parade of miscues. New England's resurgence under Mike Vrabel and second-year quarterback Drake Make has it on the precipice of another Super Bowl appearance. Finally, Caleb Williams' miracle fourth-quarter touchdown pass wasn't enough in a white-knuckler against the Rams. Sean McVay survived his own coaching blunders to set up a divisional showdown in Seattle in the NFC Championship Game. The guys end with this pivotal question: Will Bill Belichick be rooting against the Patriots next week? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 3m
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About

Welcome to Between The Tackles podcast. Join Eric “Burg” Burgess and NFL reporter Manish Mehta for insightful, behind-the-scenes conversations from across the NFL with players, coaches, general managers and media personalities. Like, Subscribe, and Follow @tacklespod on X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok!

Information

  • Creator
    Burg, Joe, and Manish
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Burg, Joe, and Manish
  • Show Website
    Between the Tackles

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