Check the Mic with Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson

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Aaron Donald Returns + NFL Roster Breakdown Aug 30, 2026

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Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson breakdown the breaking news in the NFL! 00:00 Aaron Donald Returns! 23:40 Roster Movement reactions Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com/33rd to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472

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What Rookies NEED to Make an Impact in 2026 Aug 27, 2026

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Sam Monson & Mike Renner breakdown what rookies NEED to make an instant impact in 2026. 00:00 Intro 3:10 Carnell Tate 8:50 Mansoor Delane 11:30 Monroe Freeling 16:17 The OL Under Pressure to make an impact 25:30 Sponsor: Fanduel 27:30 De’Zhaun Stribling 29:25 Carson Beck 31:30 Jadarian Price 38:30 Makai Lemon 41:00 Chiefs Rookies 44:40 Vikings Defensive Tackle Room 45:50 More Rookies Who need to make an Impact 1:06:17 Matthew Coller joins to talk all things Vikings Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com/33rd to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472

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2027 NFL Draft Preview w/ Mike Renner Aug 26, 2026

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Sam Monson & Mike Renner preview one of the most loaded drafts in the recent memory and break down Mike Renner's big board. Apologies for our audio issues.

00:00 Intro

3:53 Breaking down the 2027 Class

6:00 Breaking down the most special prospects from the 2027 draft class

10:25-29:15 2027 NFL Draft: Quarterbacks

30:30 Breaking down the rest of the 2027 NFL Draft

34:10 2027 NFL Draft: WRs

42:37 Sponsor: Fanduel

44:24 Breaking down the 2027 Class

48:43 2027 NFL Draft: EDGE Rushers

1:01:40 Breaking down the 2027 Class

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NFL Preseason Week 2 Recap: Rueben Bain Jr., Deshaun Watson & Other Notable Performances Aug 24, 2026

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Sam Monson recap the biggest games and storylines around the NFL from week 2 of the Preseason 00:00 Intro 1:49 Browns QB conversation 9:08 Ashton Jeanty Injury 13:13 Bud Clark Injury 13:45 Sponsor: Fanduel 15:50 Preseason WR talk 22:40 Preseason Defensive stars talk 31:00 Preseason Offensive performances 43:00 Chargers Offensive line, concerned? Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com/33rd to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472

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10 People Under the Most Pressure in 2026 Aug 20, 2026

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Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson break down the people in the NFL that are under the most pressure to perform in 2026. 00:00 Intro 3:00 Bryce Young and CJ Stroud 29:09 Baker Mayfield 41:25 Jared Verse 42:14 A.J. Brown 44:00 Jalen Hurts 49:51 Orlando Brown Jr. 55:09 Sponsor: Fanduel 1:00:22 Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow 1:01:05 Coaches Under Pressure 1:16:18 What GMs are under the most pressure? 1:20:57 Chris Ballard 1:25:50 James Gladstone 1:35:00 Who else is under pressure? 1:53:51 Nick Underhill talking all things Saints Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com/33rd to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/MIC10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472

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Which NFL QBs are actually Super Bowl caliber? Aug 19, 2026

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Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson breakdown what QBs can ACTUALLY a Super Bowl. 00:00 Intro 2:10 Sam Breaking down his QB tiers 14:34 Can Carry you to a Super Bowl (Once?) 34:00 Brock Purdy Conversation 45:00 Jalen Hurts conversation 51:13 Can Win with Them 1:00:40 Sponsor: Fanduel 1:02:15 Need an All-Time Roster 1:20:21 Needs a Miracle 1:22:55 Brugler News Recap 1:47:30 Shouty Shows Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com/33rd to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/MIC10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472 #nfl #nflfootball

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NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap: Fernando Mendoza, Drew Allar & Top Rookie Performances Aug 17, 2026

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Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson recap the biggest games and storylines around the NFL from week 1 of the Preseason

00:00 Intro

4:45 Ty Simpson

23:25 Fernando Mendoza

31:47 Drew Allar

38:40 Cam Ward & Carnell Tate

43:30 Cam Skattebo

46:18 Sponsor: FanDuel

49:00 The Browns QB Conversation

1:12:20 Jeremiyah Love

1:28:07 WRs who balled out in Week 1

1:38:00 Offensive breakdown wrap up

1:42:44 Defensive standouts from Preseason Week 1

2:02:00 Veterans who struggled in Week 1

2:06:30 Dallas Cowboys defense improvement?

2:10:00 Preseason week 1 wrap up

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Ranking the BEST Offensive Lines in the NFL Aug 13, 2026

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Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson rank the best offensive lines in the NFL ahead of the 2026 NFL Season. 00:00 Intro 3:29 Is Offensive Line play better in the NFL? 6:10 Broncos the best offensive line? 9:21 Brandon Thorn’s Offensive Line Rankings 32:17-46:00 Breaking down the worst offensive lines in the NFL 50:00 OL entanglement 52:30 OLs better at pass protection vs run blocking 53:30 Still valuing LT more than RT? 58:54 Sponsor: Fanduel 1:02:00 Offensive line breakdown 1:10:00 Jayden Daniels drama 1:20:55 Breaking down the Seahawks with HawksBlogger Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com/33rd to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/MIC10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472 #nfl

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Early Look: Which NFL Rookies Impressed Most? Aug 12, 2026

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Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson break down what rookies have impressed them the most so far ahead of the 2026 NFL Season. 00:00 Intro 3:50 Kyler Murray QB1 30:00 Ja’Kobi Lane impressing 37:00 Cyrus Allen a new weapon? 40:45 Caleb Downs balling out 48:15 Malachi Fields standouts 55:00 Josiah Trotter elevating the defense? 58:56 Kaleb Elarms-Orr making plays 1:00:00 Denzel Boston talk of camp & Spencer Fano 1:02:40 Jets Camp Talk 1:10:22 Jadarian Price stock up? 1:11:45 Cashius Howell power play? 1:15:00 Carnell Tate balling out 1:16:45 Jake Golday running with 1s? 1:19:55 De'zhaun Stribling standing out 1:20:40 Drew Allar SZN 1:25:47 Makai Lemon stock down? 1:27:40 Sponsor: FanDuel 1:29:00 Sponsor: Rookie Receiving Lines 1:34:30 Cincinnati Bugler: Colbie Young 1:40:00 Quinnen Williams extension 1:45:30 Mike MacDonald Hard Knocks breakdown 1:47:04 Show wrap up Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com/33rd to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472 #nfl

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Ranking the BEST Position Groups in the NFL Aug 10, 2026

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Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson rank the BEST position groups in the NFL.

00:00 Intro

5:03 Offensive Line

24:20 Sponsor: FanDuel

26:00 Receivers

43:00 Sponsor: SeatGeek

45:08 Backfield

54:00 Front 7

1:09:30 Secondary