Inside Football

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The NFL broken down by the people who built it. Hosted by Trey Wingo with Cris Carter, Marvin Lewis, Steve Keim, and Brian Urlacher, Inside Football goes past hot takes into the real mechanics of the game: scheme, personnel, coaching, and roster decisions from a Hall of Famer, a former GM, a former head coach, and one of football's most respected broadcasters. Weekly analysis for fans who want the "why," not just the score. Part of The Wingo Network.

3d ago

What Is Actually Injuring the 49ers — It Is Not the Power Plant

The 49ers do not think a power plant is injuring them, and neither does anyone on this panel. What a former GM and a Hall of Fame receiver say instead is much duller, and much harder to fix. Download the Kalshi app and use code WINGO to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/kalshi/id1652717295 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kalshi.android This is a mailbag episode, so the questions came from you. The first one asked how you build a game plan when a chunk of your 53 is carrying a known injury and you are about to lose most of a week to a time change. Trey brought up the theory that will not go away, that the practice facility sits too close to a power station. Nobody in the room took it seriously. Steve Keim ran a roster for a decade and his answer is age. Older players are more susceptible, the 49ers have an older team, and to him that is most of it. Cris Carter goes somewhere else entirely and points at style of play, that the 49ers are among the most physical teams in football on both sides of the ball year after year, and that Baltimore has the same problem for the same reason. He calls it an explanation and not an excuse. Marvin Lewis handles the practical half. How a staff rests players and then ramps reps back up overseas, and why opening against a divisional opponent means the game plan holds even when practice time does not. The second question is about Josh Allen standing on the Bills sideline in a headset with a play sheet. Marvin thinks Joe Brady got the job in part because of the relationship he already had with Allen, and that a quarterback carrying that much weight inside a building eventually reaches the rest of the roster. Cris takes it from the player side and talks about being called Denny Green's stepson in Minnesota. Steve gives the front office version, including the year he traded for Zach Ertz, the year after that he drafted Trey McBride, and the morning Ertz would not look at him in the weight room. Then a college lightning round. Players to watch, Heisman picks, and who wins it all. Keep the questions coming on our YouTube page. That is where these come from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 27

Kansas City Got Its Wake-Up Call. Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid Are Still Dangerous.

Kansas City Got Its Wake-Up Call. Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid Are Still Dangerous. Sponsored by JOEY: WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. JOEY is one of the latest and most modern nicotine pouch brands built for adult consumers who want a better-tasting alternative to traditional nicotine. Their tobacco-free pouches are smoke-free, spit-free, and available in 36 bold flavors—designed to fit seamlessly into real life and everyday moments. As a thank you for being part of our community, we've teamed up with JOEY to give you an exclusive 35% off your first order. Claim your discount at meetjoey.com/football. The Kansas City Chiefs finally missed the playoffs after years of dominating the AFC, and the rest of the NFL isn’t getting any easier. But Patrick Mahomes is healthy, Andy Reid is still one of the best coaches in football, and Kansas City has added Kenneth Walker to an offense looking for more balance and explosiveness. Trey Wingo, Cris Carter, Brian Urlacher, Marvin Lewis and Steve Keim break down what went wrong last season, whether Xavier Worthy can become Kansas City’s true No. 1 receiver, how much Steve Spagnuolo can get out of a changing defense and just how difficult the AFC West has become. The NFL may be catching up, but nobody on this panel is ready to bet against the Chiefs just yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 26

Joe Burrow Is Done Waiting. Cincinnati Has to Prove It Can Win Now. | Mailbag

You asked. The Inside Football crew answered. Sponsored by JOEY: WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. JOEY is one of the latest and most modern nicotine pouch brands built for adult consumers who want a better-tasting alternative to traditional nicotine. Their tobacco-free pouches are smoke-free, spit-free, and available in 36 bold flavors—designed to fit seamlessly into real life and everyday moments. As a thank you for being part of our community, we've teamed up with JOEY to give you an exclusive 35% off your first order. Claim your discount at meetjoey.com/football. Joe Burrow’s message to Cincinnati leads this week’s mailbag, and the urgency around the Bengals is getting harder to ignore. Trey Wingo, Cris Carter, Brian Urlacher, Marvin Lewis and Steve Keim break down Burrow’s comments and what they say about the pressure facing the entire organization. With Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and a championship window that won’t stay open forever, the bigger question is whether Cincinnati can do enough around its franchise quarterback to win now. The crew also gets into whether Burrow’s words should be taken as a warning to the people upstairs, how the Bengals have historically operated and why Marvin believes Burrow’s comments can actually trigger action inside the organization. Then it’s on to Dallas. Jerry Jones says the Cowboys could still add more help, leading to a conversation about Maxx Crosby, Tyreek Hill and why Cris believes Dallas could be one of the surprise teams of the 2026 season. The mailbag also tackles the running back market after new deals for Bijan Robinson and other top backs, why the position is becoming valuable again and what the Saquon Barkley effect has done for the league. Steve also looks back at the 2007 NFL Draft and the story of why Arizona passed on Adrian Peterson. Finally, the crew goes rapid-fire on breakout players, sleeper teams, underrated rosters and the franchises that could be one bad month away from a complete rebuild. Your questions. Their answers. Everything from Joe Burrow and the Bengals to the Cowboys, running backs, Lamar Jackson, the 49ers, Steelers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 25

Once You Take NFL Money, You Shouldn’t Be Going Back to College Football.

The NFL Was Supposed to End Your College Career. Now There’s a Way Back. Sponsored by JOEY: WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. JOEY is one of the latest and most modern nicotine pouch brands built for adult consumers who want a better-tasting alternative to traditional nicotine. Their tobacco-free pouches are smoke-free, spit-free, and available in 36 bold flavors—designed to fit seamlessly into real life and everyday moments. As a thank you for being part of our community, we've teamed up with JOEY to give you an exclusive 35% off your first order. Claim your discount at meetjoey.com/football. An NFL player going back to college football would have sounded impossible not long ago. Now it’s a real possibility. Dae’Quan Wright was in NFL camps, was released, and could now return to college football if he clears waivers. The Inside Football crew breaks down how we got here, whether taking professional football money should automatically end a player’s college eligibility, and why this entire situation shows just how broken the rules have become. They also get into the side of this story that nobody talks about enough: if an ex-NFL player takes a college roster spot, somebody already in that program could lose playing time or even lose his place on the team. From NIL and eligibility rules to roster management and the relationship between college football and the NFL, this is a full breakdown of why the sport needs actual guardrails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24

The Browns Chose Deshaun Watson Over Shedeur Sanders. The $200M Problem Isn’t Going Away.

The Browns Chose Deshaun Watson Over Shedeur Sanders. The $200M Problem Isn’t Going Away. Sponsored by JOEY: WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. JOEY is one of the latest and most modern nicotine pouch brands built for adult consumers who want a better-tasting alternative to traditional nicotine. Their tobacco-free pouches are smoke-free, spit-free, and available in 36 bold flavors—designed to fit seamlessly into real life and everyday moments. As a thank you for being part of our community, we've teamed up with JOEY to give you an exclusive 35% off your first order. Claim your discount at meetjoey.com/football. The Cleveland Browns have named Deshaun Watson their Week 1 starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders, but the quarterback decision is only one layer of a much bigger situation. The Inside Football Show crew breaks down why Cleveland believes Watson gives them the best chance to win now, what the decision means for Shedeur, and why Todd Monken’s specific commitment to Week 1 could matter if things start poorly. Then there’s Watson’s contract. With Cleveland facing another massive financial decision next offseason, the Browns have to balance what gives them the best chance to win today with what actually makes sense for the future of the franchise. Watson may be QB1 for now. What happens next could determine where Cleveland goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 21

AFC South Preview: Why Talent Isn’t the Problem at Quarterback

AFC South Preview: Why Talent Isn’t the Problem at Quarterback Subscribe to Inside Football: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSK7Wg-KdLMJKnKltVT7Agg?sub_confirmation=1 Sponsored by JOEY: WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. JOEY is one of the latest and most modern nicotine pouch brands built for adult consumers who want a better-tasting alternative to traditional nicotine. Their tobacco-free pouches are smoke-free, spit-free, and available in 36 bold flavors—designed to fit seamlessly into real life and everyday moments. As a thank you for being part of our community, we've teamed up with JOEY to give you an exclusive 35% off your first order. Claim your discount at meetjoey.com/football. The AFC South has no shortage of quarterback talent. The harder question is whether the teams responsible for developing it are putting those quarterbacks in positions to succeed. C.J. Stroud enters the conversation after a postseason stretch that included five interceptions and five fumbles across two games. Houston's defense may be good enough to carry the Texans, but Brian Urlacher explains why that should change how Stroud is asked to play. In Jacksonville, Steve Keim argues the Jaguars hurt Travis Hunter's development by dividing his reps between two positions. The crew also examines why Trevor Lawrence still hasn't reached the ceiling many expected when he entered the league. Indianapolis faces another quarterback question with Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson, while Tennessee now has to make sure Cam Ward isn't asked to carry a rebuilding roster before it's ready. The episode ultimately comes back to one principle: talented quarterbacks still need organizations that know how to protect and develop them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20

The Seattle Seahawks Are Being Overlooked and They Like It That Way.

The Seattle Seahawks Are Being Overlooked and They Like It That Way. Subscribe to Inside Football: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSK7Wg-KdLMJKnKltVT7Agg?sub_confirmation=1 Sponsored by JOEY: WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. JOEY is one of the latest and most modern nicotine pouch brands built for adult consumers who want a better-tasting alternative to traditional nicotine. Their tobacco-free pouches are smoke-free, spit-free, and available in 36 bold flavors—designed to fit seamlessly into real life and everyday moments. As a thank you for being part of our community, we've teamed up with JOEY to give you an exclusive 35% off your first order. Claim your discount at meetjoey.com/football. The defending Super Bowl champions are not getting treated like defending Super Bowl champions. Most of the conversation around the NFC West is centered on the Rams and their loaded roster, while Seattle keeps getting pushed to the side. That is exactly why this debate matters. The Seahawks lost important pieces, but they also still have Mike Macdonald, Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the culture that helped carry them to a title. The Inside Football crew breaks down why so many people are overlooking Seattle, whether the Rams have earned all the hype they are getting, and why the Seahawks may actually prefer being ignored. Trey Wingo, Cris Carter, Brian Urlacher, Marvin Lewis, and Steve Keim get into Sam Darnold’s role in a possible repeat run, JSN’s continued rise, the challenge of replacing key losses, and whether Seattle’s team identity still gives them the edge over a more talented Rams roster. Mike Macdonald’s message is simple: good. Keep doubting them. Steve Keim goes even further, calling the Rams “paper champions” and making the case that until Los Angeles proves it as a team, Seattle still deserves the benefit of the doubt. If the Seahawks really are being disrespected, this season may be their chance to prove everyone wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19

The AFC West Has Changed. Are the Chiefs Still the Team to Beat?

The AFC West doesn't look the way it used to. Subscribe to Inside Football: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSK7Wg-KdLMJKnKltVT7Agg?sub_confirmation=1 Sponsored by JOEY: WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. JOEY is one of the latest and most modern nicotine pouch brands built for adult consumers who want a better-tasting alternative to traditional nicotine. Their tobacco-free pouches are smoke-free, spit-free, and available in 36 bold flavors—designed to fit seamlessly into real life and everyday moments. As a thank you for being part of our community, we've teamed up with JOEY to give you an exclusive 35% off your first order. Claim your discount at meetjoey.com/football. Denver won the division and made a run to the AFC Championship Game. Kansas City is trying to put Patrick Mahomes back on the field after a late-season knee injury. Justin Herbert and the Chargers still have to answer questions about what happens in January. And for the first time in years, there are reasons to believe the Raiders are building something the right way. Trey Wingo, Marvin Lewis, Brian Urlacher, Cris Carter Johnson and Steve Keim break down the AFC West and the biggest question facing all four teams. Can you still bet against Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes? What does Travis Kelce expect from Xavier Worthy? How much credit does Vance Joseph deserve for Denver's rise? Why hasn't the regular-season version of Justin Herbert translated to the postseason? And how much of the Raiders' new direction has Tom Brady's fingerprints on it? There is legitimate optimism around all four teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL broken down by the people who built it. Hosted by Trey Wingo with Cris Carter, Marvin Lewis, Steve Keim, and Brian Urlacher, Inside Football goes past hot takes into the real mechanics of the game: scheme, personnel, coaching, and roster decisions from a Hall of Famer, a former GM, a former head coach, and one of football's most respected broadcasters. Weekly analysis for fans who want the "why," not just the score. Part of The Wingo Network.

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The Wingo Network
Years Active

2026
Episodes

32
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Explicit