First Down Dawgs
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<p>Welcome the home of First Down Dawgs. Each week we will bring you football content and picks that are sure to either win or lose. Follow along with us as we attempt to beat the house and enter the promise land of the gambling elite.</p>
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March 16, 2026
NFL Offseason Week 2 - Why NFL Free Agency Feels Like The Purge
<p>The NFL offseason is officially chaos.</p><p><br></p><p>This week the Dawgs break down the wild start to NFL free agency, including questionable quarterback moves, massive spending, and why the Geno Smith Jets rumors might be one of the strangest storylines yet.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation spirals into franchise tags, overpriced wide receivers, running backs getting disrespected, and why NFL free agency now feels like “The Purge.”</p><p><br></p><p>Plus the guys debate whether sports gambling has become too normalized, react to massive contracts being handed out across the league, and somehow end up arguing about the career path of bat boys vs water boys in professional sports.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s a classic Dawgs episode: NFL chaos, ridiculous debates, and unfiltered sports talk.</p><p><br></p><p>🔊 This episode includes:</p><p>– Geno Smith rumors and the Jets quarterback situation</p><p>– NFL free agency madness and Day 1 spending</p><p>– The Raiders spending $322 million in one day</p><p>– Franchise tag debates and player salaries</p><p>– Why running backs keep getting undervalued</p><p>– Joe Burrow and the Jessica Alba internet rumor</p><p>– NFL roster chaos and coaching changes</p><p>– The weird economics of NFL contracts</p><p>– Sports gambling culture and its impact on fans</p><p>– The ultimate sports job debate: Bat Boy vs Water Boy</p><p><br></p><p>Guest & Sponsorship Inquiries - firstdowndawgs@viola.media</p><p><br></p><p>🎬 Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 WBC Doesnt Count</p><p>00:58 NFL Tampering Window</p><p>01:55 Franchise Tag Math</p><p>04:23 RB Value Debate</p><p>05:28 Why Athletes Feel Old</p><p>07:08 World Baseball Classic Format</p><p>09:28 Jets Take Gino</p><p>11:00 Kyler Murray Talk</p><p>14:09 War News Detour</p><p>15:31 Free Agency Roundup</p><p>16:48 Chains Mittens And Ego</p><p>19:06 Giants Jets And Harbaugh</p><p>20:35 Coaching Carousel Talk</p><p>21:15 Teams That Did Nothing</p><p>21:37 Eagles QB Speculation</p><p>22:31 What Wins Super Bowls</p><p>23:29 Patriots Season Reality Check</p><p>24:01 Quarterback Roster Chaos</p><p>24:48 Clips and Breaking News</p><p>25:30 Big Spenders and Raiders</p><p>27:00 Burrow and Jessica Alba</p><p>28:15 Aging and Camera Shock</p><p>29:44 Water Boy vs Bat Boy</p><p>34:10 Wrapping Up the Week</p><p>34:26 Rethinking Gambling Culture</p><p>37:22 Show Origins and Monetization</p><p>39:23 Finding a New Competition</p><p>40:39 Final Thoughts and Arm Wrestling</p><p><br></p><p>New episodes dropping every Friday! </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe, Like and Leave us a Comment Below! </p><p><br></p><p>=================================================================</p><p><br></p><p>*SUBSCRIBE* to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstDownDawgs?sub_confirmation=1</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW US:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/firstdowndawgs</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@firstdowndawgs</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/show/57Gbk3NwGRwE01UJyuoKT4?si=6500a02083694ef3</p><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-down-dawgs/id1584499623</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast by Viola Media: https://viola.media/</p><p><br></p><p>#nfl #football #sportspodcast</p>
March 2, 2026
NFL Offseason Week 1 - Are We Ready For The Indiana Bears?
<p>This week it’s just Kurt Money and Jonny Parlay holding it down and somehow we covered Epstein files, Chicago Bears geography, and a Jets Super Bowl simulation from DraftKings.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s peak offseason brain.</p><p><br></p><p>With nothing but 193 days until Week 1 and zero real football news, we spiral into:</p><p><br></p><p>🔊 This episode includes:</p><p><br></p><p>– NFL teams ranked by “Epstein file mentions” (yes, really)</p><p>– The Houston Texans being suspiciously clean</p><p>– Why the Washington Commanders are exactly where you think they are</p><p>– The Chicago Bears possibly moving to Indiana (Indiana Bears??)</p><p>– Why New Jersey Jets would officially end friendships</p><p>– States ranked by total championships (California is cheating)</p><p>– DraftKings simulating the Jets winning Super Bowl 61</p><p>– Most passing yards after age 40 (Brady is ridiculous)</p><p>– Free agent chaos: Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers, Malik Willis</p><p>– Would the Jets actually sign Cousins?</p><p>– Every team’s last #1 overall pick</p><p>– The Eagles haven’t had the #1 pick since 1949</p><p>– Falcons stadium food prices vs New York robbery</p><p>– Travis Kelce wedding speculation</p><p>– 348 days until the next Super Bowl and already spiraling</p><p><br></p><p>💥 Offseason Themes:</p><p><br></p><p>– Jets delusion season</p><p>– Bears relocation drama</p><p>– Brady still ruining stat sheets</p><p>– Are we switching to DraftKings?</p><p>– Why being an adult is weird</p><p>– Why middle school is a lame name</p><p><br></p><p>This is what happens when there’s no football and too much time to think.</p><p>Guest & Sponsorship Inquiries - firstdowndawgs@viola.media</p><p><br></p><p>🎬 Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 The Warmup Preview</p><p>00:47 Kids Getting Dumber Debate</p><p>01:47 Starter Jackets and Bullying</p><p>02:21 Midlife Crisis Wisdom</p><p>03:22 Middle School Naming Wars</p><p>04:27 Writing Spelling and School</p><p>06:11 Back to School Idea</p><p>06:58 NFL Epstein Files Ranking</p><p>09:16 Countdown to Draft Season</p><p>09:56 Roman Numerals Confusion</p><p>10:42 Bears Moving to Indiana</p><p>13:39 Mohamed Sanu Wild Stat</p><p>15:53 States With Most Titles</p><p>19:14 NYC Split Fanbases</p><p>19:50 DraftKings Simulation Shock</p><p>21:34 Post-40 Passing Yard Kings</p><p>24:01 Falcons Tag And Cousins Cut</p><p>24:52 Atlanta Stadium Value Menu</p><p>27:13 Germany Game And Time Check</p><p>27:32 Notable NFL Free Agents</p><p>30:47 Kelce Swift Wedding Speculation</p><p>32:35 Last Number One Picks Trivia</p><p>35:53 Jets QB Plan And Wrap Up</p><p><br></p><p>New episodes dropping every Friday! </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe, Like and Leave us a Comment Below! </p><p><br></p><p>=================================================================</p><p><br></p><p>*SUBSCRIBE* to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstDownDawgs?sub_confirmation=1</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW US:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/firstdowndawgs</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@firstdowndawgs</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/show/57Gbk3NwGRwE01UJyuoKT4?si=6500a02083694ef3</p><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-down-dawgs/id1584499623</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast by Viola Media: https://viola.media/</p><p><br></p><p>#nfl #football #sportspodcast</p>
February 14, 2026
NFL Super Bowl Recap: Sam Darnold's Redemption Song
<p>The Super Bowl is over… and we’ve got questions.</p><p><br></p><p>Who had it worse — Geno Smith, DK Metcalf, or the Minnesota Vikings?</p><p>Are the Patriots actually the worst team to ever make a Super Bowl?</p><p>And did anyone at your party actually watch the game… or just their boxes?</p><p><br></p><p>This week the Dawgs break down:</p><p><br></p><p>🔊 This episode includes:</p><p>– Geno Smith’s Super Bowl meltdown</p><p>– DK disappearing on the biggest stage</p><p>– The Patriots’ historically bad offensive performance</p><p>– Why their playoff run might’ve been a fraud</p><p>– Betting culture taking over the Super Bowl</p><p>– Why boxes ruin the game experience</p><p>– The real reason no one understood the halftime show</p><p>– Bad Bunny controversy and the “All-American” alternate show</p><p>– Hall of Fame voting being controlled by 50 people</p><p>– Why Bill Belichick not getting in makes zero sense</p><p>– Super Bowl parties vs. watching the game at home</p><p>– Why Drake May looked completely overwhelmed</p><p><br></p><p>💥 Weekly Segments:</p><p>– Who Had It Worse?</p><p>– Super Bowl Reality Check</p><p>– Betting vs. Football Debate</p><p>– Halftime Breakdown</p><p>– NFL Hall of Fame Controversy</p><p>– Internet Bookmark Receipts</p><p><br></p><p>The Seahawks dominated.</p><p>The Patriots looked lost.</p><p>The halftime show divided America.</p><p>And somehow the streaker might’ve been the most entertaining part.</p><p><br></p><p>Guest & Sponsorship Inquiries - firstdowndawgs@viola.media</p><p><br></p><p>🎬 Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Who Needs a Hug? Geno Smith, DK Metcalf, or the Vikings’ Pain</p><p>00:41 Internet Receipts & Bookmarks: When Old Takes Come Back</p><p>01:19 Super Bowl Party Chaos: Too Many People, Not Enough Game</p><p>02:28 Betting Boxes Take Over the Super Bowl Experience</p><p>03:48 Coaching Drama & Wild Quotes: The Titans and Vrabel Fallout</p><p>04:42 Commercials Don’t Hit Like They Used To (And the $7M Ad Game)</p><p>06:51 AI Ads, Celebrity Cameos, and the Meta-Glasses Streaker</p><p>08:29 Streaker Etiquette Debate: If You’re Gonna Do It, Commit</p><p>10:52 Historically Bad Patriots Offense & Drake Maye’s Sad Super Bowl Moment</p><p>12:26 Stefon Diggs, Cardi B, and the Baby Mama Ticket Scandal</p><p>13:41 Victory Parties Nobody Attends & What Super Bowl Week Is Really Like</p><p>15:03 Seahawks Dominate, MVP Talk, and How the Bets Shook Out</p><p>16:40 Can the Patriots Get Back? Early Outlook for the Next Few Years</p><p>17:02 Tougher Schedule, Fluky Wins & “Worst Super Bowl Team?” Debate</p><p>17:39 What Went Wrong in the Big Game: Injuries, Run Game Vanishes & McDaniel’s Playcalling</p><p>18:22 O-Line Scapegoating: Will Campbell’s Rough Night, Short Arms Talk & QB Scrambles</p><p>18:48 Betting Recap: Props, Fourth-Down Misses & a Scoreless Slugfest</p><p>19:33 Why Do Only 50 People Vote for NFL MVP? Influence, Betting & Credibility</p><p>21:14 Hall of Fame Voting Drama: Media Grudges, Belichick/Craft & First-Ballot Brady?</p><p>24:00 Belichick at UNC-Duke: The “Orchids of Asia” Shirt Goes Viral</p><p>24:48 Super Bowl Halftime Show Reactions: No Subtitles, Hidden Meanings & Jersey Symbolism</p><p>28:19 Stadium POV & Behind-the-Scenes: Bush Dancers, Practice Grind & Halloween Costume Ideas</p><p>29:28 Celebrity Sightings, Record Ratings, Missing Bud Bowl & Signing Off</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>New episodes dropping every Friday! </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe, Like and Leave us a Comment Below! </p><p><br></p><p>=================================================================</p><p><br></p><p>*SUBSCRIBE* to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstDownDawgs?sub_confirmation=1</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW US:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/firstdowndawgs</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@firstdowndawgs</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/show/57Gbk3NwGRwE01UJyuoKT4?si=6500a02083694ef3</p><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-down-dawgs/id1584499623</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast by Viola Media: https://viola.media/</p><p><br></p><p>#nfl #football #sportspodcast</p>
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- What is First Down Dawgs?
<p>Welcome the home of First Down Dawgs. Each week we will bring you football content and picks that are sure to either win or lose. Follow along with us as we attempt to beat the house and enter the promise land of the gambling elite.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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