The Maverick Football Podcast

NFL Quarterback Battles / GM for the day / Why you should be hyped about the preseason / What positon I would play in the NFL

Russell updates us with his take on how you can use the preseason to improve your enjoyment of the regular season, and why preseason is an underrated part of the NFL calendar
Russell also becomes coach / GM for the day, and lets us know who he would pick to win the quarterback battles currently happening across the league
Finally, Russell explains to us which position he would play in the NFL

Rookie Quarterback analysis after the first preseason games / NFL news

Russell takes us around the latest NFL news, including the Brandon Aiyuk situation, the Ja'marr Chase contract situation, and the JJ McCarthy injury news coming out of Minnesota, and why it may not be as bad as it seems. 
Russell also analyses how the rookie quarterbacks performed in their first preseason games - Breaking down plays from Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, JJ McCarthy, Bo Nix, and Michael Penix Jr.

Basic Explanation Episode - NFL Training Camp / Preseason

With anticipation building, and the NFL regular season getting nearer each day, this second basic explanation episode explains all about the transition from the NFL offseason to the NFL regular season. 
We talk through everything from what training camp is, and why it happens, to the exhibition preseason games, the hype around the season, position battles, mixed scrimmages, roster cut downs, and what it takes for players to make the cut.
I wanted to do these episodes, to help people understand the sport, and all the different facets that make it what is.It’s one thing to understand the game, but to understand the storylines, the history, the behind the scenes, the coaching, the processes, that's what makes football great.

Training camp storylines I can't wait to watch unfold

Russell takes us through the training camp storylines he can't wait to watch unfold, from the running back situation in Dallas, to the massive optimism surrounding the revamped offence in Chicago lead by Caleb Williams, and the Patriots going into their first offseason without Bill Belichick

Surviving the NFL offseason - Ten things to do to help you survive the offseason

Russell discusses ten things to do to survive the NFL offseason, from furthering yourself, and watching other sports, including the Olympics, to football related movies and tv shows to fill the void left by football.

News from around the NFL / Is cheering on players on other teams okay or disloyal? / Thoughts on the 'The most famous celebrity fan of each NFL team' list

Russell updates us with the latest NFL news from the past week, including the sad news out of Minnesota, an update on Justin Herbert and the new offense in Los Angeles, Olympic love, Dak Prescott latest, and Patrick Mahomes comes to the UK.
Russell goes on to discuss if it's okay to cheer on players from other teams, and how he relates this to watching sports in the UK, as well as giving his thoughts on the 'The most famous celebrity fan of each NFL team' list

How to pick your team series / July 4th special - One reason to root for each team in 2024

Part of the 'How to pick your team' series, Russell takes us through each NFL team, giving one reason he would root for each team.
Russell also discusses July 4th, and gives out some tips for celebrating the famous American holiday.

News from across the NFL / Early thoughts on the 2024 London games

In a shorter episode than usual, Russell discusses the latest news from the league, including the 49ers / Aiyuk contract situation, and the latest on the Jags new stadium.
Russell also gives his early thoughts / predictions on the upcoming 2024 games in London.

Basic Explanation Episode - The NFL Draft

A quick way to learn about the NFL Draft - One of the most exciting events of the football offseason. Listen to a quick explanation of the Draft, followed by a more in depth, detailed look at the final step of the players journey to the NFL.I wanted to do these episodes, to help people understand the sport, and all the different facets that make it what is.It’s one thing to understand the game, but to understand the storylines, the history, the behind the scenes, the coaching, the processes, that's what makes football great.

One thing I liked about each NFC teams draft

Russell takes us through his favourite thing (or two) about each NFC teams draft picks.