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Host Robert Mays and co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman dive into the biggest stories, break down the Xs and Os, and have plenty of fun along the way.

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“If that front is not controlling games, then what is the entire point of the way the Rams have built this roster." Robert Mays and Dave Helman explain how the Buffalo Bills took advantage of the Los Angeles Rams' weaknesses in Week 5.

“If that front is not controlling games, then what is the entire point of the way the Rams have built this roster." Robert Mays and Dave Helman explain how the Buffalo Bills took advantage of the Los Angeles Rams' weaknesses in Week 5.

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34,156 просмотров • 2 дней назад

“He is not the problem and he is not the solution." Bill Barnwell joins Robert Mays to discuss the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive struggles to begin the 2026 NFL season.

“He is not the problem and he is not the solution." Bill Barnwell joins Robert Mays to discuss the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive struggles to begin the 2026 NFL season.

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285,619 просмотров • 20 дней назад

“When I got here there was some things that he talked about that I had never really thought about.” Matthew Stafford explains to Robert Mays how he’s learned from Sean McVay during their time together in Los Angeles.

“When I got here there was some things that he talked about that I had never really thought about.” Matthew Stafford explains to Robert Mays how he’s learned from Sean McVay during their time together in Los Angeles.

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279,110 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

“Is this potentially the Packers’ 2022 Rams season?" Robert Mays and Derrik draw comparisons for the 2026 Packers following Green Bay's 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3.

“Is this potentially the Packers’ 2022 Rams season?" Robert Mays and Derrik draw comparisons for the 2026 Packers following Green Bay's 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3.

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74,455 просмотров • 20 дней назад

“They absolutely beat the s*** out of the Saints tonight.” Robert Mays, Dave Helman and Derrik break down a dominant performance from the Atlanta Falcons defense in their 45-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

“They absolutely beat the s*** out of the Saints tonight.” Robert Mays, Dave Helman and Derrik break down a dominant performance from the Atlanta Falcons defense in their 45-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

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33,012 просмотров • 9 дней назад

“That’s the sickest street." Go behind the scenes from our Week 3 production meeting to see why Titans-Giants received the Sicko Street treatment.

“That’s the sickest street." Go behind the scenes from our Week 3 production meeting to see why Titans-Giants received the Sicko Street treatment.

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40,073 просмотров • 20 дней назад

New green dot player on defense? A healthy Jonathon Brooks? Robert Mays has some takeaways on the Carolina Panthers from stop No. 1 on his 2026 Training Camp Tour.

New green dot player on defense? A healthy Jonathon Brooks? Robert Mays has some takeaways on the Carolina Panthers from stop No. 1 on his 2026 Training Camp Tour.

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115,348 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

Is Colston Loveland the best player from the 2025 NFL Draft? Robert Mays on the emergence of the Chicago Bears rookie tight end.

Is Colston Loveland the best player from the 2025 NFL Draft? Robert Mays on the emergence of the Chicago Bears rookie tight end.

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300,030 просмотров • 9 месяцев назад

"Jalen Hurts was Jalen Hurts again.” Derrik and Robert Mays weigh in on Hurts not throwing the middle of the field in the Philadelphia Eagles’ 27-7 loss to the Chicago Bears.

"Jalen Hurts was Jalen Hurts again.” Derrik and Robert Mays weigh in on Hurts not throwing the middle of the field in the Philadelphia Eagles’ 27-7 loss to the Chicago Bears.

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22,202 просмотров • 16 дней назад

Zeke Masses 'punked' the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2. Dave Helman breaks down the performance of the AFC Defensive Player of the Week on this episode of 'That Rocked' 🤘

Zeke Masses 'punked' the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2. Dave Helman breaks down the performance of the AFC Defensive Player of the Week on this episode of 'That Rocked' 🤘

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23,602 просмотров • 21 дней назад

"This is Ja'Marr Chase lite." Dave Helman explains why he's high on UConn's Skyler Bell in the 2026 NFL Draft.

"This is Ja'Marr Chase lite." Dave Helman explains why he's high on UConn's Skyler Bell in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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154,898 просмотров • 6 месяцев назад

“It can feel fleeting.” Robert Mays, Dave Helman and Derrik discuss the Houston Texans’ Week 4 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, and question if the Texans missed their Super Bowl window.

“It can feel fleeting.” Robert Mays, Dave Helman and Derrik discuss the Houston Texans’ Week 4 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, and question if the Texans missed their Super Bowl window.

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11,879 просмотров • 10 дней назад

"If you can do anything on any given play, it makes it so much harder on the defense." Robert Mays on how Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is outsmarting NFL defenses.

"If you can do anything on any given play, it makes it so much harder on the defense." Robert Mays on how Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is outsmarting NFL defenses.

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78,029 просмотров • 3 месяцев назад

"They're paying for the sins of previous offseasons by having to live with this group again." Robert Mays discusses the Chicago Bears' approach this offseason.

"They're paying for the sins of previous offseasons by having to live with this group again." Robert Mays discusses the Chicago Bears' approach this offseason.

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113,028 просмотров • 5 месяцев назад

“You think the guys in that locker room know that they have a shot with Michael Penix that they didn’t have with Cooper Rush?" Robert Mays and Derrik discuss the boost that Penix gave the Atlanta Falcons offense in his 2026 debut.

“You think the guys in that locker room know that they have a shot with Michael Penix that they didn’t have with Cooper Rush?" Robert Mays and Derrik discuss the boost that Penix gave the Atlanta Falcons offense in his 2026 debut.

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"I think if Ted Hurst went to Georgia or somewhere in the SEC...he's a first-round pick." Bruce Feldman highlights one of the players on his "Freaks List"

"I think if Ted Hurst went to Georgia or somewhere in the SEC...he's a first-round pick." Bruce Feldman highlights one of the players on his "Freaks List"

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100,403 просмотров • 6 месяцев назад

"He's going to be one of the greatest coaches of all time." Robert Mays shares the praise that people have had for Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson this spring.

"He's going to be one of the greatest coaches of all time." Robert Mays shares the praise that people have had for Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson this spring.

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80,002 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

"I cannot believe he just did that." Robert Mays, Dave Helman and Derrik break down one of Drake Maye's worst career games in the Patriots' season-opening loss to the Seahawks.

"I cannot believe he just did that." Robert Mays, Dave Helman and Derrik break down one of Drake Maye's worst career games in the Patriots' season-opening loss to the Seahawks.

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“I think all things considered, he did play a pretty good game for having not played this sport for two years." Robert Mays, Dave Helman and Derrik weigh in on Aaron Donald’s 2026 debut in the Los Angeles Rams’ MNF win vs. the New York Giants.

“I think all things considered, he did play a pretty good game for having not played this sport for two years." Robert Mays, Dave Helman and Derrik weigh in on Aaron Donald’s 2026 debut in the Los Angeles Rams’ MNF win vs. the New York Giants.

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15,895 просмотров • 23 дней назад

"Are we moving out of a period where the league is quarterback and offense driven and dominant?" Robert Mays wonders if elite offenses are no longer needed to win a Super Bowl.

"Are we moving out of a period where the league is quarterback and offense driven and dominant?" Robert Mays wonders if elite offenses are no longer needed to win a Super Bowl.

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52,571 просмотров • 3 месяцев назад