Preview: The Billion Dollar Noise Machine

We talk stat nerds, weeklies, and Arif's newest piece in the Guardian, found here:https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/30/jameis-winston-new-york-giants-nfl

The long, dark, off-season is done. We're here to discuss our teams, and then talk about Ben Sasse's very stupid blog "America Needs Its Boys to Play Football"  which can be found here:https://www.wsj.com/opinion/free-expression/america-needs-its-boys-to-play-football-5b9673de

We review week 10, begin our arson investigation into the Las Vegas Raiders organization, then end the episode with an X's and O's heavy discussion about why Seahawks @ Rams might be the best game of the season with implications for the future of the NFL.

We're discussing weeks 8/9 and the trade deadline.For off-field discussion including a very funny reelling of all the times Donald Trump tried and failed to get into the NFL, check out Patreon.com/60MinuteDrill, our premium ep this week is a good one.

We review the new SumerBrain football LLM with predictable results, then talk about week 6. Sorry for the delay, both Ed and Arif have been traveling out of the country but we're back.

Arif has moved from Dublin to London as his coverage of the Viking's international games continue. We discuss the history of NFL games abroad and the enormous logistical, political, and monetary costs associated with bringing NFL games to the international community.Listen to the full episode: www.Patreon.com/60MinuteDrill

Important episode: we recap week 3 and forecast week 4, announce a brand new 4th mic coming on the show beginning next week, we tell some jokes, and have a nice time. Thank you for all your support, if you haven't yet please consider subscribing at Patreon.com/60MinuteDrill

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Ed is out for the week, so Arif and Caleb discuss week 2's games. Part two of this episode (to be released soon) discusses media conflict of interest surrounding the NFL with some inside baseball from Arif's experience working in the industry. Find it soon at www.Patreon.com/60MinuteDrill

It's good to be back. As a little treat for waiting, this is two episodes in one. First, we talk about week one with the normal barnyard animal sounds you're used to. About halfway through, we pivot and get into everything that's gone awry with the NFLPA in the last year, what it means for the upcoming CBA, and more.If you love us, www.Patreon.com/60MinuteDrill will be available for an extra weekly dose of football. If you merely tolerate our odious presence, you are in the right spot. Thanks for being here.