Episodes

  • Ari's Top 10 NFL Storylines For Rest Of Offseason

    Ari's Top 10 NFL Storylines For Rest Of Offseason
    May 26 2026
    We are halfway through the offseason, but there is a lot of action still left to have happen. Ari Meirov outlines his top 10 biggest storylines that you should keep an eye on as we inch closer and closer to training camp. 00:00 - Show Open
 01:39 - A.J. Brown
 06:05 - Vikings need a GM
 11:53 - Extensions
 14:24 - Lamar Jackson
 20:42 - Jacoby Brissett
 26:17 - QB Battles 28:57 - Brendan Sorsby 35:00 - Top Free agents
 37:45 - Injury Comebacks (FanDuel CBPOY)
 40:31 - 18th game -------------------------- Visit Root.com and learn how you can save for good driving today! ------------------------- Visit FanDuel.com and learn how you can get up to $150 in bonus bets if your 1st $5 bet hits. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Colts OC Jim Bob Cooter Explains His Name, Path To NFL, Working With Daniel Jones / Spotlight Guest

    Colts OC Jim Bob Cooter Explains His Name, Path To NFL, Working With Daniel Jones / Spotlight Guest
    May 19 2026
    In this coaching edition of NFL Spotlight - Ari Meirov is joined by Indianapolis Colts Offensive Coordinator Jim Bob Cooter to breakdown his journey to the NFL. He explains his name, time at Tennessee, working with the infamous Broncos offense, Matthew Stafford, Daniel Jones and much more! Plus, Ari makes his pick for who wins the AFC South. 00:00 - Cold Open 00:19 - Start of show02:41 - The Story Behind the Name "Jim Bob" 05:05 - Choosing Football Over a Baseball Career 07:31 - Transitioning from College Player to Coach 09:53 - Breaking Into the NFL with Jim Caldwell 12:15 - Learning From Coaching Legend Tom Moore 14:35 - Peyton Manning & Broncos 19:15 - FanDuel Ad Break & AFC South Divisional Odds 21:38 - Detroit Lions QB Room: Stafford, Kellen Moore, & Orlovsky 24:01 - Calvin Johnson's Shocking Retirement Story 26:25 - Adapting Schemes to Modern NFL Talent 31:10 - Reconnecting with Shane Steichen in Philadelphia 33:29 - Reliving the Colts' 8-2 Start & Daniel Jones' Toughness 35:52 - Inside the Wild Philip Rivers Signing 40:42 - Spotlighting Future Coordinator Mack Brown 43:01 - Anthony Richardson Trade Status & Post-Interview Recap Visit Root.com and learn how you can save for good driving today! ------------------------- Visit FanDuel.com and learn how you can get up to $150 in bonus bets if your 1st $5 bet hits. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • 49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown Shares His Journey to the NFL With Ari Meirov: Spotlight Guest

    49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown Shares His Journey to the NFL With Ari Meirov: Spotlight Guest
    May 12 2026
    Ari Meirov is joined by 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown as his Spotlight Guest of the Week to get to know the up & coming star of the San Francisco secondary. He discusses his time at JUCO with with Jaquan Brisker, why he thinks George Kittle is the greatest tight end of all time, and much more! 00:00 - Cold Open 00:22 - Show Intro 02:09 - Start of interview 03:01 - Nickname "Tig" Origin 03:41 - High School Journey 04:26 - Junior College Challenges 05:27 - Wanting to play QB 07:15 - Learning Perseverance 08:36 -AFC West Outlook / FanDuel 12:31 - Meeting Jaquan Brisker 14:33 - Penn State Experience 15:59 - NFL Draft Reflection 18:15 - Joining the 49ers 19:39 - Welcome to NFL moment (George Kittle) 20:57 - Becoming a Starter 22:08 - First Career Interception 23:08 - Playoff Run Memories 24:02 - Super Bowl Experience 25:41 - Dre Greenlaw Injury Impact 28:33 - Defensive Coordinator Changes 30:17 - Working with Raheem Morris 31:30 - Motivating Youth 35:02 - Spotlighting Parker Washington 37:21 - Interview Wrap-up Visit Root.com and learn how you can save for good driving today! -------------------- Visit FanDuel.com and learn how you can get up to $150 in bonus bets if your 1st $5 bet hits. -------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Terrion Arnold Goes 1-On-1 As NFL Spotlight Guest

    Terrion Arnold Goes 1-On-1 As NFL Spotlight Guest
    May 5 2026
    Ari Meirov's Spotlight Guest of the Week is Detroit Lions up-and-coming cornerback Terrion Arnold! Terrion explains his path to the NFL, why he chose to go to Alabama and much more! 0:00 - Cold Open 0:45 - Intro 2:38 - Terrion Arnold Joins the Show! 3:45 - Terrion's Basketball Background 4:45 - How Terrion chose to play DB 5:57 - Terrion's background in Roofing 7:52 - Overcoming an HS Ankle Injury 12:45 - Who Wins Browns QB Job? 15:29 - Why Terrion Chose Alabama 19:25 - Terrion's Experience at Alabama 24:34 - Terrion's Relationship with Nick Saban 26:13 - Terrion's Draft Night Experience 29:00 - Transitioning to life in the Midwest 30:32 - The Intensity of Lions Training Camp 32:14 - Life in Media 34:58 - Community Work 37:14 - Who Deserves a spotlight? -------------------- Visit Root.com and learn how you can save for good driving today! -------------------- Visit FanDuel.com and learn how you can get up to $250 in bonus bets if your 1st $5 bet hits. -------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Ari Meirov Reveals His Top 10 Takeaways From NFL Draft

    Ari Meirov Reveals His Top 10 Takeaways From NFL Draft
    Apr 28 2026
    In this special edition of NFL Spotlight. Ari Meirov reveals his top 10 takeaways from the 2026 NFL Draft, including the Titans' decision to take Ohio State WR Carnell Tate 4th in the draft. Plus, Ari gives his offensive & defensive rookie of the year favorites. Make sure to stick around for the honorable mentions! 00:00 - Start of show
 01:47 - Cowboys crush draft
 05:57 - Browns approach
 09:33 - Ty Simpson 17:00 - Light at end of Jets tunnel
 20:22 - Carnell Tate goes #4 22:46 - Should have seen Chiefs/Delane coming 29:11 - Steelers learn a lesson 36:16 - Seahawks go RB
 41:41 - Pickens and his tag 46:51 - Love in Arizona 50:51 - Bengals reshape O-Line 53:42 - Malik Nabers is honest
 56:34 - Who wins offensive & defensive rookie of the year? -------------------- Visit Root.com and learn how you can save for good driving today! -------------------- Visit FanDuel.com and learn how you can get up to $250 in bonus bets if your 1st $5 bet hits. -------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Ari Reveals His 2026 NFL Mock Draft

    Ari Reveals His 2026 NFL Mock Draft
    Apr 22 2026
    Ari Meirov releases his one and only NFL mock draft for 2026. He goes through every pick in the 1st round and explains how his sources are the ones driving the placement he makes for each player. We know who goes #1 to the Raiders, but what will the Jets to at #2? Take a listen and see who your favorite team may take! 00:00 - Show Open 02:08 - Pick 1: Raiders Fernando Mendoza Indiana QB 02:50 - Pick 2: Jets Arvell Reese Ohio State LB

 04:28 - Pick 3: Cardinals Jeremiyah Love Notre Dame RB

 07:56 - Pick 4: Titans David Bailey Texas Tech EDGE

 09:26 - Pick 5: Giants Jordyn Tyson Arizona St. WR

 14:36 - Pick 6: Browns Utah Spencer Fano T 17:03 - Pick 7: Commanders Carnell Tate Ohio State WR

 18:31 - Pick 8: Saints Sonny Styles Ohio State LB

 19:42 - Pick 9: Chiefs Caleb Downs Ohio State S

 22:07 - Pick 10: Giants Francis Mauigoa Miami T

 23:28 - Pick 11: Dolphins Mansoor Delane LSU CB

 25:14 - Pick 12: Cowboys Dillon Thieneman Oregon Safety

 27:03 - Pick 13: Rams Reuben Bain Jr. Miami EDGE

 28:39 - Pick 14: Ravens Olaivavega Ioane Penn State Guard 30:13 - Pick 15: Buccaneers Akheem Mesidor Miami DE

 31:39 - Pick 16: Jets Makai Lemon USC WR

 32:51 - Pick 17: Lions Kadyn Proctor Alabama Tackle

 34:25 - Pick 18: Vikings Kenyon Sadiq Oregon TE

 37:00 - Pick 19: Panthers Caleb Lomu Utah Tackle

 38:18 - Pick 20: Cowboys Keldric Faulk Auburn DE

 39:23 - Pick 21: Steelers Omar Cooper Jr. Indiana WR

 41:19 - Pick 22: Chargers Emmanuel Pregnon Oregon Guard

 42:42 - Pick 23: Eagles Monroe Freeling Georgia Tackle

 44:42 - Pick 24: Browns Denzel Boston Washington WR 46:40 - Pick 25: Bears Zion Young Missouri DE

 49:51 - Pick 26: Bills Chase Bison’s Texas A&M Guard

 50:49 - Pick 27: 49ers R Mason Thomas
DE 52:12 - Pick 28: Texans Malachi Lawrence UCF DE

 54:00 - Pick 29: Chiefs Colton Hood Tennessee CB

 55:15 - Pick 30: Dolphins Blake Miller Clemson

T 56:27 - Pick 31: Patriots Max Iheanachor Arizona St. Tackle

 58:06 - Pick 32: Seahawks Jadarian Price Notre Dame RB -------------------- Visit Root.com and learn how you can save for good driving today! -------------------- Visit FanDuel.com and learn how you can get up to $250 in bonus bets if your 1st $5 bet hits. -------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Dolphins Center Aaron Brewer Shares Story Of Going From Undrafted Free Agent To An All-Pro

    Dolphins Center Aaron Brewer Shares Story Of Going From Undrafted Free Agent To An All-Pro
    Apr 14 2026
    Ari Meirov's NFL Spotlight Guest of the Week is Dolphins star Center Aaron Brewer. Aaron discusses the correct way to say his name (A-RIN), the emotions of being undrafted, how he grew with the Titans and ultimately 2nd-Team All-Pro status with the Dolphins. All that and more! 00:00 Cold open 00:28 NFL Spotlight Show intro 02:52 Pronouncing Aaron Brewer 05:15 Offensive line versatility 07:36 Overcoming the "undersized center" NFL narrative 10:02 COVID-19 NFL Draft impact & baseball field Pro Day 12:14 Rookie year mindset joining the Tennessee Titans 14:36 FanDuel / Who Wins AFC East? 17:00 Making the Titans 53-man roster as a UDFA 19:42 Learning from veteran Titans center Ben Jones 21:53 Taking over as the Titans' starting center 24:18 NFL Free Agency journey to the Miami Dolphins 26:38 Thriving in Mike McDaniel’s Dolphins offense 29:01 Aaron Brewer's elite second-level blocking technique 31:24 Breaking down the viral Jesse Bates block 33:47 NFL Protector of the Year finalist reaction 36:06 Studying film of Jason Kelce & elite NFL centers 38:30 Building his film study habits 40:33 Tyler Linderbaum's contract & NFL center market value 41:44 Who deserves more NFL spotlight recognition? 41:56 Who deserves a Spotlight? -------------------- Visit Root.com and learn how you can save for good driving today! -------------------- Visit FanDuel.com and learn how you can get up to $250 in bonus bets if your 1st $5 bet hits. -------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • From the NFL, To Preventing Battery Fires: Bryce Huff & Brother Jordan Talk With Ari Meirov

    From the NFL, To Preventing Battery Fires: Bryce Huff & Brother Jordan Talk With Ari Meirov
    Apr 7 2026
    Ari Meirov's Spotlight Guest Of The Week is recently retired NFL DE Bryce Huff and his brother Jordan. The Huffs explain their move into helping make lithium-ion batteries more safe and hopefully save lives. Bryce explains how his new company Naberstone was well worth walking away from football at the age of 27 after being the highest-paid non-QB undrafted player in the history of the sport. 00:00 - Cold open 01:21 - Welcome in 
 03:32 - Start of interview
 05:43 - The Origins of Naberstone 
 07:10 - Lithium-Ion Battery Dangers 
 09:09 - What is Naberstone ? 
 10:14 - Everyday Battery Risks 
 11:10 - FanDuel.com / Who Wins NFC West?
 14:06 - The Current Building Stage 16:09 - Billion-Dollar Ambitions 17:10 - NFL Reaction to Retirement 18:18 - The 2020 COVID Draft Challenges 22:06 - Jordan's Perspective 23:46 - Making the Jets Roster 28:01 - A New Coaching Staff 31:27 - Earning a Historic Contract 32:38 - Closing the Door on Football 33:56 - NFL Spotlight: Collin Johnson 36:29 - Root.com / Kirk Cousins signing with Raiders -------------------- Visit Root.com and learn how you can save for good driving today! -------------------- Visit FanDuel.com and learn how you can get up to $250 in bonus bets if your 1st $5 bet hits. -------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins