Matt Johnson
@mattjsports.bsky.social
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Phillies in October mode already
April 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Phillies in October mode already
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This week’s Mailbag Monday is up!
@robertmays.bsky.social and I dug into everything from a look back on the Jahmyr Gibbs pick, Bengals/Chargers team building, Michael Vick (kind of), and a ton more.
Full show: pod.fo/e/2c076e
@robertmays.bsky.social and I dug into everything from a look back on the Jahmyr Gibbs pick, Bengals/Chargers team building, Michael Vick (kind of), and a ton more.
Full show: pod.fo/e/2c076e
March 31, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This week’s Mailbag Monday is up!
@robertmays.bsky.social and I dug into everything from a look back on the Jahmyr Gibbs pick, Bengals/Chargers team building, Michael Vick (kind of), and a ton more.
Full show: pod.fo/e/2c076e
@robertmays.bsky.social and I dug into everything from a look back on the Jahmyr Gibbs pick, Bengals/Chargers team building, Michael Vick (kind of), and a ton more.
Full show: pod.fo/e/2c076e
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War Room Mock 1.0 with @fieldyates.bsky.social is out now!
Same drill as last year…I give Field 2 choices for every pick, he takes one. All 32 teams discussed.
🎧: apple.co/43EfKAp
📺: youtu.be/1Cpmn9VZJ7E?...
Same drill as last year…I give Field 2 choices for every pick, he takes one. All 32 teams discussed.
🎧: apple.co/43EfKAp
📺: youtu.be/1Cpmn9VZJ7E?...
March 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
War Room Mock 1.0 with @fieldyates.bsky.social is out now!
Same drill as last year…I give Field 2 choices for every pick, he takes one. All 32 teams discussed.
🎧: apple.co/43EfKAp
📺: youtu.be/1Cpmn9VZJ7E?...
Same drill as last year…I give Field 2 choices for every pick, he takes one. All 32 teams discussed.
🎧: apple.co/43EfKAp
📺: youtu.be/1Cpmn9VZJ7E?...
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I looked at media free agency grades for some reason
Do NFL free agency grades actually tell us anything meaningful about teams? I dug into several years of media free agency grades to find out and looked at the consensus 2025 grades as well
www.wideleft.football/p/do-free-ag...
www.wideleft.football/p/do-free-ag...
Do Free Agency Grades Tell Us Anything? Looking at Media Free Agency Grades 2020-2025
Now that we're at the end of March, we've been deluged with "free agency grades" that tell us which teams best navigated this part of the offseason. Does it mean anything?
www.wideleft.football
March 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I looked at media free agency grades for some reason
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Charted Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders.
There’s stuff to like with Sanders and he has a path to being an NFL starter, but I’m not convinced this is a profile we should see in the first round.
What the numbers say about Sanders and where I land on him as a prospect: www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...
There’s stuff to like with Sanders and he has a path to being an NFL starter, but I’m not convinced this is a profile we should see in the first round.
What the numbers say about Sanders and where I land on him as a prospect: www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...
Charting Shedeur Sanders: What numbers say about star’s 2025 NFL Draft outlook
Cam Ward looks like QB1 in this class, which puts Shedeur Sanders at QB2. Does his game make him worthy of that billing?
www.nytimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Charted Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders.
There’s stuff to like with Sanders and he has a path to being an NFL starter, but I’m not convinced this is a profile we should see in the first round.
What the numbers say about Sanders and where I land on him as a prospect: www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...
There’s stuff to like with Sanders and he has a path to being an NFL starter, but I’m not convinced this is a profile we should see in the first round.
What the numbers say about Sanders and where I land on him as a prospect: www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...
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Charted Miami's Cam Ward -- the clear QB1 in this class.
In fact, Ward might even be slightly underrated. He's not just the best QB in a weak class, but better than half of last year's first-round QBs.
What the charting says about Ward and why I'm in:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
In fact, Ward might even be slightly underrated. He's not just the best QB in a weak class, but better than half of last year's first-round QBs.
What the charting says about Ward and why I'm in:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
Charting Cam Ward: What numbers say about star's 2025 NFL Draft prospects
www.nytimes.com
March 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Charted Miami's Cam Ward -- the clear QB1 in this class.
In fact, Ward might even be slightly underrated. He's not just the best QB in a weak class, but better than half of last year's first-round QBs.
What the charting says about Ward and why I'm in:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
In fact, Ward might even be slightly underrated. He's not just the best QB in a weak class, but better than half of last year's first-round QBs.
What the charting says about Ward and why I'm in:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
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New pod! Talking all 32 teams’ needs ahead of the draft with @sammonson.com!
Audio pod also has thoughts on Wilson to NYG and Diggs to NE
🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
📺: youtu.be/IgPPLi9h_YM?...
Audio pod also has thoughts on Wilson to NYG and Diggs to NE
🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
📺: youtu.be/IgPPLi9h_YM?...
March 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
New pod! Talking all 32 teams’ needs ahead of the draft with @sammonson.com!
Audio pod also has thoughts on Wilson to NYG and Diggs to NE
🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
📺: youtu.be/IgPPLi9h_YM?...
Audio pod also has thoughts on Wilson to NYG and Diggs to NE
🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
📺: youtu.be/IgPPLi9h_YM?...
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Incredibly fun show with Matt that, of course, could not make it to launch without the Giants signing a QB. Offseason podcasting, baby
New "Teams That Will Shape The Draft" episode with @qbklass.bsky.social is up on The Yahoo Fantasy Forecast feed 🔥
Looking at the teams with the biggest needs at QB, with a deep dive on the Top 3 teams.
APPLE: tinyurl.com/3b4dpdcu
SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/r55rch24
YOUTUBE: youtu.be/5isY_Ck2blU
Looking at the teams with the biggest needs at QB, with a deep dive on the Top 3 teams.
APPLE: tinyurl.com/3b4dpdcu
SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/r55rch24
YOUTUBE: youtu.be/5isY_Ck2blU
March 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Incredibly fun show with Matt that, of course, could not make it to launch without the Giants signing a QB. Offseason podcasting, baby
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New Football 301!
@fourverts.bsky.social joins me to talk DL & Edge prospects for the length of a feature film as we dive deep on a deep class.
Plus, Charles interviews Arkansas Edge Landon Jackson!
🍎: tinyurl.com/49w7vcna
✳️: tinyurl.com/7sp7h2ve
🖥️: youtu.be/R0WIe7QUkis
@fourverts.bsky.social joins me to talk DL & Edge prospects for the length of a feature film as we dive deep on a deep class.
Plus, Charles interviews Arkansas Edge Landon Jackson!
🍎: tinyurl.com/49w7vcna
✳️: tinyurl.com/7sp7h2ve
🖥️: youtu.be/R0WIe7QUkis
2025 NFL Draft Rankings: Edge Rushers & Defensive Line + Landon Jackson interview
Podcast Episode · Football 301 · 03/25/2025 · 1h 58m
tinyurl.com
March 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
New Football 301!
@fourverts.bsky.social joins me to talk DL & Edge prospects for the length of a feature film as we dive deep on a deep class.
Plus, Charles interviews Arkansas Edge Landon Jackson!
🍎: tinyurl.com/49w7vcna
✳️: tinyurl.com/7sp7h2ve
🖥️: youtu.be/R0WIe7QUkis
@fourverts.bsky.social joins me to talk DL & Edge prospects for the length of a feature film as we dive deep on a deep class.
Plus, Charles interviews Arkansas Edge Landon Jackson!
🍎: tinyurl.com/49w7vcna
✳️: tinyurl.com/7sp7h2ve
🖥️: youtu.be/R0WIe7QUkis
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Evening bump
Some final thoughts on Shanghai before we turn the page to Suzuka.
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are pushing the F1 grid, and each other
Recapping some winners from the Chinese Grand Prix, and some who have some work to do before Japan
www.sbnation.com
March 24, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Evening bump
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Bumping with the latest stuff, including some tire taeks for Sunday
It's Rawe Ceek. Again.
All of @sbnation.bsky.social's coverage of the Chinese Grand Prix can be found right here, all week long.
All of @sbnation.bsky.social's coverage of the Chinese Grand Prix can be found right here, all week long.
Chinese Grand Prix 2025: F1 coverage from SB Nation
The F1 season continues with this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix, and we’ll have it covered at SB Nation
www.sbnation.com
March 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Bumping with the latest stuff, including some tire taeks for Sunday
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wrote a draft profile on shemar stewart. legitimate S-tier athlete.
1.5 sacks, but if there’s any spot where chasing the traits over production can be a fine plan it’s along the defensive line
(click the hyperlinks in the article for clips, will try to embed soon) sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...
1.5 sacks, but if there’s any spot where chasing the traits over production can be a fine plan it’s along the defensive line
(click the hyperlinks in the article for clips, will try to embed soon) sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...
2025 NFL Draft: Shemar Stewart didn't produce much at Texas A&M. He's a likely 1st-round pick anyway, and here's why
Stewart's counting stats just aren't there. But his traits are incredible, and he brings plenty to the table already despite needing to work on a few key areas as a pro.
sports.yahoo.com
March 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
wrote a draft profile on shemar stewart. legitimate S-tier athlete.
1.5 sacks, but if there’s any spot where chasing the traits over production can be a fine plan it’s along the defensive line
(click the hyperlinks in the article for clips, will try to embed soon) sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...
1.5 sacks, but if there’s any spot where chasing the traits over production can be a fine plan it’s along the defensive line
(click the hyperlinks in the article for clips, will try to embed soon) sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...
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New Football 301!
@fourverts.bsky.social joins me to ask the biggest questions we have for NFL teams right now.
Is everything OK in Minnesota? What are the Dolphins? What should the Bengals focus on in the draft. Plus more!
APPLE: tinyurl.com/yzrxuxma
SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/yekuhk8e
@fourverts.bsky.social joins me to ask the biggest questions we have for NFL teams right now.
Is everything OK in Minnesota? What are the Dolphins? What should the Bengals focus on in the draft. Plus more!
APPLE: tinyurl.com/yzrxuxma
SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/yekuhk8e
Our BIGGEST post-free agency questions: Vikings, Giants, 49ers & more!
Podcast Episode · Football 301 · 03/20/2025 · 1h 14m
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March 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
New Football 301!
@fourverts.bsky.social joins me to ask the biggest questions we have for NFL teams right now.
Is everything OK in Minnesota? What are the Dolphins? What should the Bengals focus on in the draft. Plus more!
APPLE: tinyurl.com/yzrxuxma
SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/yekuhk8e
@fourverts.bsky.social joins me to ask the biggest questions we have for NFL teams right now.
Is everything OK in Minnesota? What are the Dolphins? What should the Bengals focus on in the draft. Plus more!
APPLE: tinyurl.com/yzrxuxma
SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/yekuhk8e
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Going to try to get scouting reports on every Packers visit this offseason, considering how many end up getting picked.
First: Shemar Stewart, DE, Texas A&M
www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/3/20/24...
First: Shemar Stewart, DE, Texas A&M
www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/3/20/24...
2025 NFL Draft: Shemar Stewart scouting report
Stewart is an elite athlete whose production hasn’t matched his traits
www.acmepackingcompany.com
March 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Going to try to get scouting reports on every Packers visit this offseason, considering how many end up getting picked.
First: Shemar Stewart, DE, Texas A&M
www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/3/20/24...
First: Shemar Stewart, DE, Texas A&M
www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/3/20/24...
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one-year anniversary of this piece. wild
What happened to The Draft Network? In the past 3 months, I talked to a dozen current and former employees & vendors, pored over court docs and combed through archives. I learned about Brazilian tech firms, $1M in unpaid dues and something called the Porn House www.wideleft.football/p/the-rise-a...
The Rise and Fall of The Draft Network
In 2018, a draft analysis website launched with the intention of improving NFL draft coverage. It changed the industry. And now it seems to be disappearing. What happened?
www.wideleft.football
March 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
one-year anniversary of this piece. wild
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It's Rawe Ceek. Again.
All of @sbnation.bsky.social's coverage of the Chinese Grand Prix can be found right here, all week long.
All of @sbnation.bsky.social's coverage of the Chinese Grand Prix can be found right here, all week long.
Chinese Grand Prix 2025: F1 coverage from SB Nation
The F1 season continues with this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix, and we’ll have it covered at SB Nation
www.sbnation.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It's Rawe Ceek. Again.
All of @sbnation.bsky.social's coverage of the Chinese Grand Prix can be found right here, all week long.
All of @sbnation.bsky.social's coverage of the Chinese Grand Prix can be found right here, all week long.
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Podcast friends: Reminder that @qbklass.bsky.social and I will be live at 11 am ET this morning.
Breaking down how much better the NFC spenders REALLY are following the first wave of FA.
Come join us.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJe5...
Breaking down how much better the NFC spenders REALLY are following the first wave of FA.
Come join us.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJe5...
How much better are these NFC teams really?
YouTube video by The Athletic Football Show
www.youtube.com
March 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Podcast friends: Reminder that @qbklass.bsky.social and I will be live at 11 am ET this morning.
Breaking down how much better the NFC spenders REALLY are following the first wave of FA.
Come join us.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJe5...
Breaking down how much better the NFC spenders REALLY are following the first wave of FA.
Come join us.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJe5...
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Made a lil video for YouTube—the 5 teams whose free agency moves I liked best
youtu.be/0Hm0SDmExSE?...
youtu.be/0Hm0SDmExSE?...
March 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Made a lil video for YouTube—the 5 teams whose free agency moves I liked best
youtu.be/0Hm0SDmExSE?...
youtu.be/0Hm0SDmExSE?...
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Until then, all the F1 content from me is here. More to come after a few hours of sleep:
www.sbnation.com/formula-one
www.sbnation.com/formula-one
March 16, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Until then, all the F1 content from me is here. More to come after a few hours of sleep:
www.sbnation.com/formula-one
www.sbnation.com/formula-one
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Mina Kimes ( @minakimes.bsky.social ) joins us to recap her Celebrity Jeopardy win, discuss NFL Free Agency & preview the NFL Draft.
Full episode 📺: youtu.be/rgLHtYKDhbo
Full episode 📺: youtu.be/rgLHtYKDhbo
March 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Mina Kimes ( @minakimes.bsky.social ) joins us to recap her Celebrity Jeopardy win, discuss NFL Free Agency & preview the NFL Draft.
Full episode 📺: youtu.be/rgLHtYKDhbo
Full episode 📺: youtu.be/rgLHtYKDhbo
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I handed out some free agent awards this morning!
🏆The Panic Award
🏆The Friendship Award
🏆The Portent of Doom
🏆The Content Award
🏆The Universally Panned Move
…and many more!
www.espn.com/nfl/insider/...
🏆The Panic Award
🏆The Friendship Award
🏆The Portent of Doom
🏆The Content Award
🏆The Universally Panned Move
…and many more!
www.espn.com/nfl/insider/...
Which teams overpaid? Panicked? Built a QB-proof juggernaut? Let's hand out free agency superlatives
The Colts might be doomed. The Bears and Patriots definitely overpaid in free agency. And the Saints are committed to their bit.
www.espn.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I handed out some free agent awards this morning!
🏆The Panic Award
🏆The Friendship Award
🏆The Portent of Doom
🏆The Content Award
🏆The Universally Panned Move
…and many more!
www.espn.com/nfl/insider/...
🏆The Panic Award
🏆The Friendship Award
🏆The Portent of Doom
🏆The Content Award
🏆The Universally Panned Move
…and many more!
www.espn.com/nfl/insider/...