One MANS Opinion with Jeff Mans

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One MANS Opinion: Episode 64 – NFL Draft Recap May 05, 2021

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We continue the 2021 NFL Draft recap by welcoming Fantasy Guru’s own Tyler Buecher who joins Mans for this episode. Tyler and Jeff break down their favorite draft picks from a fantasy football standpoint in the early and later rounds. They also discuss which teams missed golden opportunities to improve in 2021 and beyond. The guys agree on the impact of Justin Fields, Javonte Williams, and Terrace Marshall, but disagree on Trey Sermon, Jaylen Waddle, and Pat Freirmuth. It’s a deep dive on the fantasy impact of this NFL Draft and how this season will shape up and these are two of the best minds in the game.

One MANS Opinion: Episode 63 – NFL Draft Instant Takeaways May 02, 2021

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The 2021 NFL Draft has just ended and Jeff Mans turns on the microphone to give you his full unfiltered and uncensored takeaways from all 259 picks. Jeff goes round by round addressing all of the notable good and bad picks made this year. He also reveals that the Chicago Bears' drafting of Justin Fields caused him to lose a bet in which he had to strip naked in front of a Livestream audience. Mans also addresses the Aaron Rodgers trade/retirement rumors and shows us a timeline on why we should have seen it all coming.

One MANS Opinion: Episode 62 – NFL Draft Preview Apr 21, 2021

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Russell Clay joins Jeff on this full-on preview of the 2021 NFL Draft. The guys discuss all of the differences leading up to the 2021 Draft compared to years before including players who sat out their final season of college, limited player interaction, and no scouting combine numbers. Jeff & Russ discuss which QBs they would draft for the Jaguars, Jets, and 49ers while getting into a heated Mac Jones versus Justin Fields breakdown. Other topics include the fantasy impact of rookie RB’s, DeVonta Smith’s weight, how they would utilize Kyle Pitts, and why Pro-Day numbers are so skewed. They also give out their favorite early-round and late-round NFL Draft prospects at QB, RB, WR & TE this season.

One MANS Opinion: Episode 61 – Potpourri Apr 14, 2021

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This week’s episode features a little of everything as Jeff Mans turns on the mic and just starts talking. He opens up by discussing the major difference between work ethic during the pandemic and now with the pandemic coming to a close. Mans gives his thoughts on the start of the MLB season including an honest look at how his research has impacted his wins and losses in the early going. Then, he goes on an NFL Draft tangent discussing such topics as Justin Fields or Mac Jones, why the wide receiver position has such a high bust rate, and how he would utilize Florida TE Kyle Pitts if he were an NFL head coach. There is a little bit of everything on this episode.

One MANS Opinion: Episode 60 – How to Evaluate NFL Talent Apr 07, 2021

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Jeff Mans is previewing the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft by breaking down the proper way to evaluate and assess college football players. Mans goes over each position and gives a line-by-line tutorial of what he looks for out of each player when watching his film and which metrics matter and which are just pure noise. He also gives a breakdown of every NFC front office and discusses who exactly is in charge of each team’s draft, what positions they draft the most/least, and what each of their success/bust rates is. He also takes a quick spin around the first week of the MLB season and wraps up the NCAA Tournament by calling back a prediction one of his guests had on a previous episode.

One MANS Opinion: Episode 59 – MLB Preview Mar 31, 2021

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The 2021 MLB season is here and who better to preview all 30 MLB teams and “put it on tape” than the great Ray Flowers. Jeff and Ray breakdown every division in MLB for 2021 including predicting the final standings, giving out a breakout hitter, breakout pitcher, and MVP candidate for each. The guys also discuss the Covid-19 outbreak in the Washington Nationals locker room and give out some final injury news before the start of the regular season. Whether you are still drafting your fantasy teams, betting on the teams/player props, building your DFS MLB lineups, or are just a baseball fan, this is a can’t miss episode.

One MANS Opinion: Episode 58 – Cancer Mar 24, 2021

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In one of the most revealing episodes yet, Jeff Mans opens up about how his Father’s cancer diagnosis and treatments changed his life. He also reveals for the first time ever his battle with intestinal cancer four years ago and what really was happening behind the scenes that he has never shared up until now. Jeff also spends time discussing two recent tragedies of people close to him and how the Elite Mafia can help out. For the sports fans only, he discusses the results of the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament and the highlights of the first week of NFL free agency.

One MANS Opinion: Episode 57 – NCAA Tournament Preview Mar 17, 2021

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Ted Schuster drops by to breakdown the start of NFL free agency including what the Patriots' offense will look like next season and why the Bears continue to disappoint Mans. The guys also spread some St. Patrick’s Day cheer as they reminisce on some of their drunken St. Patty’s Day exploits. Eventually, Jeff & Ted get to the NCAA Tournament where they breakdown their favorite players, first-round upsets, and potential Cinderella teams. The boys talk about the best potential matchups, give out their official Final Four team predictions and the dark horse team in all four brackets. Listen long enough to find out why exactly Ted hates Loyola Chicago’s Sister Jean.

One MANS Opinion: Episode 56 – Father & Son Mar 10, 2021

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Season two of One Mans Opinion begins with the most special of guests as Jeff’s son Xander joins him for some Father/Son time. Here we get a look into the Mans family dynamic including how true it is that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. The Mans’s discuss their favorite sports, Xander’s Jersey curse, and the heartbreak of losing in fantasy football. We also get a very real glimpse of the impact that quarantine has had on elementary school students and youth sports. From the activities, they share together to the most embarrassing moments this episode is full of stories from inside the life of a Father and Son.

One MANS Opinion: Episode 55 – One Year Later Mar 03, 2021

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In the season one finale of One Mans Opinion, Jeff rides solo and recaps what turned into the craziest year ever on the one-year anniversary of the podcast launch. Mans reviews the highs and lows of 2020 including how he and his family have dealt with the pandemic both personally and professionally. He chimes in with his takes on the unpaid internship controversy on social media and discusses how each major sport handled itself during the pandemic and why the cream always rises to the top.

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