The Schrager Hour

Peter starts the episode with a detailed analysis of the Lamar Jackson contract situation in Baltimore, and whether Lamar after a decade of time in a Ravens uniform would be interested in starting anew elsewhere. Then, he discusses the Jets' harrowing back-to-back home losses to Miami and Las Vegas and why Bob Chesney and Brandon Soresby are two names Peter is tracking as the NFL season hits its second half. Then, standout Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson joins the show to discuss Arizona's miraculous comeback win in Dallas, his development as a team leader and no. 1, and why Tre McBride is the best player he's ever seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter starts the show with a breakdown of the Giants win over the Texans, gets into the misery Jets fans are living in, and why the Dolphins' losing season feels so much different than Gang Green's. Giants OC Matt Nagy joins the show to go deep on this Giants squad, what's made them such a unified team through an early season wrought with injuries and adversity, and how JJ McCarthy has taken the bull by the horns since he was traded to New York. Nagy gets into his relationship with HC John Harbaugh, how Jameis Winston is the ultimate leader--both in front of the cameras and when no one is watching--and why Malik Nabers is such a special player. Peter and Nagy discuss leadership, "scars", and coming out the other end of it all with an opportunity that's both fresh and invigorating. Peter, then, reviews the sports documentary "Miller Night Football", which he absolutely loved.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Garafolo joins the podcast to break down everything we know about the Jalen Hurts situation in Philadelphia. Who knew what? Who is to blame? Was there anything anyone could have done to avoid the end result? Mike brings his expertise, information, and opinion to the table. Peter, then, welcomes restaurateur and sports fan Sean Feeney to discuss his weekend in Provo, Utah, attending "College GameDay". Sean, then, tells his career story, going from hedge fund financier to one of the top restaurant proprietors in New York City, and how sports played a role in his life journey.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter starts the podcast with some initial thoughts on David Bailey and Arvell Reese and why four weeks is too soon to cast judgements on NFL Draft selections. He, then, gives a stellar review of the new Michael Douglas memoir that he devoured in a week. Then, it's time to get into the weeds with Ryan Paganetti. Ryan was the Director of Analytics for the Jacksonville Jaguars, was in Pete Carroll's ear in Las Vegas, and was instrumental in Philadelphia's first Super Bowl run with Doug Pederson and Nick Foles. Ryan joins the show and really breaks down what went down in Washington and London this week. With game management and clock management under the microscope, Ryan comes in to really get into what goes on, which roles are most important, and why things can go awry in the moments that matter. Great listen and fun episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter tells the tale of two teams, the Rams and the Eagles, and what a difference a quarter can make in defining a week in the NFL. He then discusses the brilliance of Grant Udinski, the whipper snapper Jaguars offensive coordinator, and why that will be the rage and trend in the NFL's next head coaching cycle. Peter then brings on Russ Dinallo, the director of the new "Saban" documentary, the two talk about all things Saban. After two years with the man, the director goes behind the scenes on one of the greatest leaders of our time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter starts the show with a reaction to Case Keenum's outstanding Bears debut, thoughts on Lamar's next big step, and a book review for Ari Emanuel's "Roll the Calls". Then, Peter King joins the show to share some of the best stories you'll ever hear from NFL history. Discussing his new book "The Game", Peter tells never before heard stories about Reggie White, Bill Walsh, Joe Namath, Pete Rozelle, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was nice while it lasted, wasn't it? The Big Apple was alive with Jets and Giants fever for a good seven days. That's over now. The NFL moves that fast, and Peter discusses how quickly things went from Super Bowl talk to apple picking talk in New York. He, then, brings in Chase Daniel to discuss the art of being a backup QB. It's a thankless job, until you're called upon. Chase discusses his experience as one of the all-time backup QBs. In his 14 years, he experienced it all behind Brees, Alex Smith, Matthew Stafford, Justin Herbert, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter gives his initial Week 1 reactions to the Bears' offensive explosion, the Chargers dud versus Arizona, the world's reaction to the Rams loss, and a fiery Tennessee Titans fan reaction. Then, Peter welcomes in Super Bowl champion Giants legend Shaun O'Hara, Jomboy Media's "Talking Giants" podcast host Justin Penik, and Peter's childhood pal Ditro to talk about the Giants masterpiece win Week 1 over the Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter is joined by ESPN's Jason McCourty and Dan Orlovsky. The three NFL analysts make their predictions on the 2026 AFC playoff teams, NFC playoff teams, MVP, their Defensive Player of the Year, and with great fanfare… They each make their Super Bowl LXI picks. Football is here. Enjoy! Approx. Timecodes (0:00) Welcome To The Schrager Hour! (0:30) The Schrager Hour Prediction Special (2:55) Check Out 'Big Day With Peter Schrager' On ESPN (9:05) The 2026 Schrager Hour Prediction Special (10:40) Jason's AFC Playoff Picks (14:43) Dan's AFC Playoff Picks (20:03) Peter's AFC Playoff Picks (22:45) Dan's NFC Playoffs Picks (27:00) Jason's NFC Playoffs Picks (31:12) Peter's NFC Playoffs Picks (36:50) Dan's DPOY And MVP Picks (37:45) Jason's DPOY And MVP Picks (39:03) Peter's DPOY And MVP Picks (41:33) Jason's Super Bowl LXI Picks (44:53) Dan's Super Bowl LXI Picks (48:50) Peter's Super Bowl LXI Picks (57:17) Recapping The 2026 Prediction Special Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of the Aaron Donald signing, Peter starts the pod with discussion of the Rams and their Super Bowl hype and why that's always a red flag this time of year. He, then, does a deep dive on the Seahawks and how they are the defending champions and are actually being overlooked. Mike Macdonald's obsession with the "America's Game" series and the wild Daejon Love story lead into Peter's dipping of his toes in the flag football coaching waters last weekend. Tommy Rees, the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons, joins the pod to take Peter through the 2026 Atlanta Falcons and their dedication to details this summer. Rees takes us through his coaching journey, going from player to coach, and from the college game to the NFL. He shares stories on Matt Ryan, Nick Saban, and Bijan Robinson. Then, Peter brings one of his oldest friends on the podcast to discuss his theory behind why the NFL could and should consider an NFL Draft Lottery after this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices