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Drew Lock fans, cover your eyes. If Deshaun Watson is willing to approve a trade to Denver, and the Texans are accepting offers, the guys agree that new GM George Paton should make Watson his No. 1 priority this offseason. In the return of the Broncos Wire Podcast for the 2021 season, the guys discuss all the Watson drama, John Elway’s new role, and Broncos Wire editor Jon Heath’s one-on-one interview with wideout Jerry Jeudy.

The Russell Wilson craze has hit New Orleans, with mayor LaToya Cantrell making her own person pitch on social media. Meanwhile, a workout video of Drew Brees and his weight sled has gone viral. The guys discuss all the latest drama in the return episode of the Saints Wire podcast for the 2021 season.

This wasn’t the fairytale ending that Drew Brees wanted in what is widely expected to be the final season of his Hall of Fame career. His two fourth-quarter interceptions crushed the Saints in their 30-20 loss to the Buccaneers, who are headed to the NFC Championship at Lambeau Field. The Saints enter an earlier-than-planned offseason with their future at the quarterback position at the fore. The guys discuss Brees, the Saints' latest playoff failure, and start to look ahead to 2021. The 2020 season finale of the Saints Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with sports betting advice for the NFL playoffs from the Sportsbook Wire.

Are you ready for Round 3? The Saints silenced all the Bucs hype back in Week 1, and then embarrassed Tom Brady and Co. in their Week 9 rematch, 38-3. Now the 2nd-seeded Saints and the 5th-seeded Bucs meet in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Can the Saints extend their dominance over the Bucs for four more quarters? Does Brady have the Bucs in position to pull the upset and possible end Drew Brees’ final Super Bowl run? The guys give their takes on the matchup and also discuss the good and the bad from the Saints’ win over the Bears in the wild-card round. Episode 20 of the Saints Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with sports betting advice for the NFL playoffs from the Sportsbook Wire.

In the 2020 season finale, Bears Wire editor Alyssa Barbieri and host Ryan O’Leary look ahead to an offseason full of uncertainty. Will QB Mitchell Trubisky be back, and why would he even want to? Should the Bears fight to keep Allen Robinson? How comfortable should coach Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace be after that disappointing finish, and what could this team be thinking at pick No. 20 of the 2021 NFL Draft? All that and more on the 20th and final episode of the 2020 season. (We’ll see you in March!). The Bears Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with sports betting advice for the NFL playoffs from the Sportsbook Wire.

The Bears are bound for the playoffs, but what does that really mean for the immediate future of the franchise? Are the 8-8 Bears headed for more mediocrity in 2021 if GM Ryan Pace, head coach Matt Nagy, and even quarterback Mitchell Trubisky all return in their normal roles? Host Ryan O’Leary and Bears Wire editor Alyssa Barbieri tackle some big-picture topics, and gauge the Bears’ chances of upsetting the Saints in the wild-card round. Episode 19 of the Bears Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with sports betting advice for the NFL playoffs from the Sportsbook Wire.

One more game to go. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports review what they learned from the College Football Playoff semifinals and set up the championship game between Alabama and Ohio State. They also talk about Texas’ coaching change and interview AFCA executive director Todd Berry about the issues faced by coaches in 2020 and what might be ahead in 2021 

Saints running back Alvin Kamara put on a show on Christmas Day, scoring six touchdowns in a 52-33 rout of the Vikings. The guys react to AK’s monster day, discuss the underrated Saints-Vikings rivalry, and contemplate a three-team Week 17 parlay that would give the Saints the NFC’s No. 1 seed. Episode 18 of the Saints Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

In the season finale of the Broncos Wire Podcast, the guys discuss what went wrong in another frustrating season. Topics include the futures of head coach Vic Fangio and GM John Elway, and the Broncos’ long list of free agents entering the offseason. The 18th and final episode of the Broncos Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

One of the great underdog stories of the 2020 season, the Bears have earned a shot to become just the third team since the NFL-AFL merger to make the playoffs despite losing six consecutive games. The Bears can clinch their spot with a win over their arch nemesis — the first-place Green Bay Packers — at Soldier Field. Cue Herb Brooks’ speech before Team USA’s game against the Russians in the movie ‘Miracle.’ Host Ryan O’Leary and Bears Wire editor Alyssa Barbieri discuss the team’s chances at shocking the Packers, and what a playoff berth would mean for the futures of guys like Trubisky, head coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace. Episode 18 of the Bears Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg break down Clemson vs Ohio State and Alabama vs Notre Dame. How can the underdogs pull off an upset? Are we headed for Alabama-Clemson part five? Plus, 2010 national championship winning coach Gene Chizik joins the show. 

The Broncos got run over by the red-hot Buffalo Bills, 48-19, to cement a fourth straight losing season. The guys take a look back at the team’s last three drafts, and discuss what those decisions mean for quarterback Drew Lock and his young supporting cast. The guys also weigh in on the Pro Bowl, including the Broncos’ biggest snub, and Von Miller’s potential late-season return from injury. Episode 17 of the Broncos Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

Suddenly looking to snap a two-game skid, the Saints get an important Christmas Day game against the Vikings with plenty on the line. Can the Saints get back in the race for the NFC’s top seed, and clinch another NFC South crown in the process? The guys break down the matchup, along with their top takeaways from last week’s hard-fought loss to the Chiefs. Episode 17 of the Saints Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

The Bears aren’t done after all. Behind back-to-back wins and a suddenly humming offense, the Bears have climbed to 7-7 and sit just one game out of the NFC’s final playoff spot. Host Ryan O’Leary and Bears Wire editor Alyssa Barbieri take a look at the playoff picture, and the three teams Bears fans should be rooting for in Week 16. They also discuss some crazy stats that illustrate how much better the offense has played over the past three weeks. Episode 17 of the Bears Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg from USA TODAY Sports discuss the playoff pairings and the action from championship Saturday. Did the committee get it right? Does Texas A&M have a legitimate gripe? Did Ohio State really deserve to get in? Are we headed for Alabama vs. Clemson? Plus, Hall of Fame coach Lou Holtz joins the show.

It’s finally over. The Bears snapped a six-game losing streak with a blowout win over the Texans. At 6-7, the Bears are still mathematically alive in the NFC playoff picture. But will a strong finish be too little, too late for head coach Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace to convince ownership that they deserve to return in 2021? Host Ryan O’Leary and Bears Wire editor Alyssa Barbieri tackle that topic, along with Allen Robinson’s chances of making the Pro Bowl and returning to the Bears long term. Episode 16 of the Bears Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

The Saints got knocked off by rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, losing control of the NFC’s first-round bye in the process. It’s led fans to weigh all kinds of conspiracy theories, like did Saints head coach Sean Payton lose that game on purpose in an effort to motivate his team? Host Ryan O’Leary and Saints Wire editor John Sigler get into all of that while discussing Taysom Hill’s uneven performance, and where the team stands now in the NFC pecking order. Episode 16 of the Saints Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA Today Sports break down LSU's upset over Florida, whether Southern Cal deserves playoff consideration, new developments on the coaching carousel and preview the conference championship games. Plus, Colorado coach Karl Dorrell joins the show to talk about coming back to college after many years in the NFL and how he can bring the Buffaloes back to prominence.

It’s gone from bad to worse for the Bears. In Sunday’s loss to the Lions, they blew a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter at home. The loss was their sixth straight after a 5-1 start. Welcome to rock bottom. Host Ryan O’Leary and Bears Wire editor Alyssa Barbieri discuss what could be coming next for the Bears — a cleaning of the house that could claim the quarterbacks, head coach, general manager and team president. Episode 15 of the Bears Wire Podcast is powered by USA TODAY Sports and includes fantasy football smart plays from The Huddle.com, and sports betting advice from USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire.

The Saints, now 3-0 with Taysom Hill starting at quarterback, are the first team to clinch an NFL playoff berth. Now all eyes shift to Drew Brees and his impending return. Will the Saints give Brees’ future successor one more start against the floundering Eagles? Host Ryan O’Leary and Saints Wire editor John Sigler discuss the QBs, Dennis Allen and his dominant defense, and former Saints’ coordinator Gregg Williams, who was fired by the Jets a day after making a bondheaded call that cost the team its first win of the season. Episode 15 of the Saints Wire Podcast is powered by USA TODAY Sports and includes fantasy football smart plays from The Huddle.com, and sports betting advice from USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire.