Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian

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The Creation of the NFL Salary Cap Sep 03, 2020

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In this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with BIll Polian, the guys begin a two-part look at the NFL Salary Cap. In this first episode the guys look at the process for how the cap came to be, from the ascension of Paul Tagliabue to NFL Commissioner, to the creation of the crucial "Pasadena 10" working group, which—hint hint—Bill was on, to ultimately what both ownership and the players wanted in an agreement. This episode is truly a unique look into one of the most complex periods in NFL history and provides an unbelievable amount of insight into how the Salary Cap came to be.

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The 1999 NFL Draft & The Story of 3 Legendary RBs, Part 2 Aug 26, 2020

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In this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast, the guys keep the Delorian parked in the 1999 NFL off-season for part two of our in-depth look at one of the most interesting periods in NFL history involving the running back position. In this second part of a two-part series, we get Bill's take on the QBs at the top of the 1999 NFL draft, the complex process and decision between Edgerrin James and Ricky Williams, and Bill's unique take on Mike Ditka's now infamous trade for Ricky Williams. In addition this spurs a really fun conversation on some of the most iconic and lopsided trades in NFL history. In the audible we get some really interesting takes from Rick and Bill on the future of NFL contracts.

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The 1999 NFL Draft & The Story of 3 Legendary RBs, Part 1 Aug 19, 2020

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In this weeks episode of the Inside Football Podcast, the guys turn back the clock to the 1999 NFL off-season and take an in-depth looks at on of the most interesting periods in NFL history involving the running back position. In this first part of a two-part series, we get Bill's take on his and Peyton Manning's first season with the Colts, what the team needs were going into the 1999 season, what measurables you look for in a running back, and then we get into a deep evaluation of the situation involving Marshall Faulk. This episode truly gives you a unique insight into Bill's thought process on Marshall the player, how to handle complex contract renegotations in the NFL, and how the trade with the Rams actually came to be.

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Evaluating Quarterbacks Aug 12, 2020

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In this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian, the guys head into the huddle, literally, and take you through the process of evaluating and selecting quarterbacks in the National Football League. We go deep into how data on QBs is measured, organized and decided upon. In this episode we get Bill's unique insight into the position and what it truly takes to be an elite Quarterback in the NFL. We get his breakdown on what to look for in QBs and how to evaluate measurables like arm strength, pocket presence, accuracy, vision and decision making. In the Audible, we get Bill's take on the evolution of the position and what he thinks of the emergence of dual-threat options. Finally we find out who Bill selects to be his QB in 2020 and beyond.

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Building an NFL Franchise Part 2 and the 1995 Draft Decision between Kerry Collins and Steve McNair Aug 05, 2020

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In this episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian, the guys complete their two-part look at NFL Expansion in 1993 and the birth of the Carolina Panthers. In this episode we dive deep into the roster construction of the Carolina Panthers, from the expansion draft, and Bill selecting a future Super Bowl winning head coach and a future wrestling icon, to his free agency pursuit of some cornerstone Panthers. Finally the guys jump headlong into the 1995 NFL draft and arguably the toughest personnel decision in Bill's Hall of Fame Career between Kerry Collins and Steve McNair.

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Building an NFL Franchise: A Look at the 1993 NFL Expansion in Carolina and Jacksonville Jul 29, 2020

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In this episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian, the guys begin their two-part look at NFL Expansion in 1993 and the birth of the Carolina Panthers. In this episode we dive deep into all the permutations of NFL Expansion and the factors that went into the decision, who the key players were, and why the NFL ultimately landed on Carolina and Jacksonville. We get Bill's insights into his multiple roles with the Panthers from building out the football side of the organization, to selecting a coach and a few very interesting non-football things that came up along the way from the uniforms, to hospital selection and even a few never before heard grass issues, and we might even have a discussion in the audible about will the league ever expand again.

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Interview: Tony Dungy Jul 22, 2020

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On this episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian, we have a special treat for you: our conversation with NFL Hall of Fame Head Coach Tony Dungy. In this episode, we get to dive deep with Coach Dungy on a variety pack of topics from his time growing up in Jackson, to his time as a player in Pittsburgh for legendary coach Chuck Knoll, to an inside look at the how the "Tampa 2" defense was created and how it works from a football perspective. We get the scoop from two Hall-of-Famers on what it took to climb the mountain in Indy and ultimately raise the Lombardi Trophy. This episode is truly a rare opportunity for fans to go inside the mind of one of the greatest coaches in NFL history.

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Tony Dungy, Part II Jul 20, 2020

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In this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian, we continue our look at the football life of NFL Hall of Fame Coach Tony Dungy. In Part 2, we take a deep dive into Coach Dungy's time with the Indianapolis Colts. We cover everything from the early days working with Bill Polian to develop the rosters and build the defense, battles with the Patriots, the Colts victory in Super Bowl 41, working with a certain future Hall of Fame Quarterback, and everything in between.

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Tony Dungy, Part I Jul 08, 2020

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In this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian, the guys begin their much anticipated three-part look at the football life of NFL Hall of Fame Coach Tony Dungy. In Part 1, the guys take a deep dive into the early days of Coach Dungy's football life as a QB at the University of Minnesota, to his time as defensive coordinator in Pittsburgh and with Dennis Green and the Vikings, then on to his leadership as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We take a fun and insightful look at Coach Dungy's influences from Tom Moore, to Chuck Knoll and Bill Walsh. We get some never-before-heard stories of the kismet relationship between Coach Dungy and Bill Polian and some of Bill's takes on the biggest moments from the early days of Coach Dungy's career -- from the infamous Bert Emmanuel "catch," to winning in cold weather, to Bill's 1977 scouting report on Coach Dungy the QB.

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Hiring a Head Coach Jul 01, 2020

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On this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian, the guys venture into highly uncharted waters and take a look into the process of hiring a head coach in the NFL. In this episode, we learn from a six-time NFL Executive of the Year what GMs look for in the interview process, when they know it is time to move on from an existing head coach, how to scout coaching talent, and what exactly they are looking for when determining who should lead their team. This is truly ground that has never been covered in such detail from an insider's perspective. So sit back, relax and get ready to have all of your media myths debunked.

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