The Roundtable Sports Podcast

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By: Taylor McLean

A sports podcast focused on fantasy sports, gambling and fun. The Roundtable members bring insight to the people through film study and many long years of football experience.

EP 289: Underdog Bestball Drafting Plus Deandre Hopkins Release Reaction
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Last Friday at 8:00 PM

In this episode, Taylor reacts to the Arizona Cardinals releasing Deandre Hopkins and what it means for Nuke, Hollywood Brown and the Arizona Cardinals. Then he talks about his experience drafting 35 Underdog fantasy Bestball drafts including Bijan Robinson RB2 with a bullet, offenses that should get better (Chargers, Ravens, Patriots, Jets) where quarterbacks are going, stacking, tournament play and much more!


Ep 288: Exciting NFL Draftt QB/WR Fits and Notable Picks
#288
04/30/2023

In this episode Taylor goes over his thoughts about The exciting 2023 NFL draft. He talks about the pre-draft Lamar Jackson contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens, Bryce Young to the Panthers, the Houston Texans taking CJ Stroud and Will Anderson, Anthony Richardson to the Indianapolis Colts, Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, Quinton Johnson and much much more


Ep. 287: Jalen Hurts Signs Massive Extension, Odell & Lamar & Pre Draft Quarterback Thoughts
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04/18/2023

In this episode Taylor talks about how he feels about the 5 year 255 million dollar extension of Jalen Hurts with the Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen’s place in the hierarchy of quarterbacks and how the Eagles offseason has gone so far. Then he talks about the How the extension frames the Lamar Jackson contract situation, how he feels about the signing of Odell Beckham Jr. and what his expectations are for Lamar Jackson contract is at this time. Finally He reviews where he’s at with the quarterback position pre-draft and where the potential first round quarterbacks might go. 


Ep 286: Lamar's Trade Request Revealed, Still Waiting on ARod & News
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03/28/2023

In this episode, Taylor talks about Lamar Jackson revealing that he requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens and what that means, laments and discusses the delay in the Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets trade and then goes over the Dallas Cowboy trades and other offseason news. 


EP. 285: Bears Trade #1 to Carolina Panthers + Jalen Ramsey Trade to Dolphins
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03/13/2023


In This episode, Taylor talks about the Chicago Bears trading the number one overall pick in the NFL draft to the Carolina Panthers for a haul of picks and DJ Moore. Talks about the ramifications for both the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers as well as the Houston Texans. He also discusses the Miami Dolphins trading for Jalen Ramsey and what that means for Dolphins defense 


EP 284: Lamar Tagged, Rodgers talks to Jets, Carr, Geno & Daniel Jones Sign
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03/08/2023

In this episode Taylor talks about the latest quarterback  moves in the 2023 NFL off-season.  He talks about the nonexclusive franchise tagging of Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers talking to the New York Jets, Derek Carr signing with the New Orleans Saints, Geno Smith extending with the Seattle Seahawks and finally Daniel Jones reaching an agreement with the New York Giants


NFL Big Game: Kansas City Chiefs Edge Out Philadelphia Eagles
#283
02/14/2023

In this episode, Taylor talks About the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl 57 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. When he focuses on the Chiefs, he laughs the performance of Patrick Mahomes and the offense, talks about how the win effects their various legacies, what the difference between the first and second half was and what the chiefs may do in the off season. When he switches to the Eagles, he praises Jalen Hurts’s play, talks about what went wrong for them in the game and what the off-season decisions they will have to make are


NFL Conference Championship: Patrick Defeats Joe, Broncos Hire Sean Payton & Demeco Ryan to Texans
#282
02/01/2023

In this episode, Taylor Reacts to the AFC championship game where Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Cincinnati Bengals. He Talks about the reasons the Chiefs won, the performance of both quarterbacks and what’s gonna happen for both teams going forward. When he moves on from the game he talks about the Denver Broncos trading for and hiring Sean Payton and the Houston Texans signing DeMeco Ryans to a six year contract


NFL Divisional Round: Kansas City Chiefs Hold off Jacksonville Jaguars
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01/24/2023

In this episode, Taylor reacts to the Kansas City Chiefs NFL divisional round playoff win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. When he talks about the Chiefs, He breaks down how they won, how Patrick Mahomes looked before and after his high ankle sprain and how Travis Kelce and the rest of the team rallied around him to get the win. When he switches over to the Jaguars, he lauds the performance of the team down the stretch of the season, what he sees for Trevor Lawrence and Doug Peterson going forward and how he would remake the roster for next...


NFL Wild Card: Dallas Cowboys Finally Beat Tom Brady & the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
#280
01/18/2023

In this episode, Taylor reacts To the Dallas Cowboys finally beating Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. When he talks about the Cowboys, he praises the balanced playcalling of Kellen Moore, the solid play of Dak Prescott and the offensive line, the rejuvenated defense & then worries about Brett Maher after 4 missed extra points. When he focuses on the Buccaneers, he talks about the out of sync offense and it’s contribution to the loss, the  firing of Byron Leftwich, and what’s next for Tom Brady and the franchise.


NFL Wild Card: Jacksonville Jaguars Complete Massive Comeback vs Los Angeles Chargers
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01/16/2023

In this episode, Taylor reacts To the Jacksonville Jaguars epic comeback win in the NFL wild card round vs the Los Angeles Chargers. When he talks about the Jaguars, he talks about the pairing of Trevor Lawrence and Doug Peterson, praises the teams patience and resolve to comeback and what the team progression this season means for future seasons. When he switches to the hard luck Chargers, he talks about the reasons the Chargers collapsed, what the loss means for the future of the management of the team and what the team should do to get Justin Herbert what...


NFL Week 18 Black Monday: Kliff & Lovie Fired, Broncos, Panthers, Colts Openings
#278
01/10/2023

In This episode, Taylor talks about the NFL coaching openings after the firing of Kliff  Kingsbury from the Arizona Cardinals, the Houston Texans moving on from Lovie Smith, along with the already open jobs of the Denver Broncos Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers. He Goes over the reasons They were fired, the state they left their teams in and the next moves for successful transition to the next coach for those teams


NFL Week 17: San Francisco 49ers Outlast the Las Vegas Raiders
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01/04/2023

In this episode, Taylor reacts to the San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 17 Overtime win over the Las vegas Raiders. When he focuses on the 49ers, he talks about what is different with Brock Purdy at quarterback, how he sees a successful 49ers playoff run going and where the defense fits into that run. When he focuses on the Raiders, he is impressed with Jarrett Stidham, he talks about what he brings to the offense that is different and where he sees the Raiders going from here.


NFL Week 17: Green Bay Packers Rout the Minnesota Vikings
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01/04/2023

In this episode, Taylor Reacts to the Green Bay Packers blowout win in NFL week 17 versus the Minnesota Vikings. When he focuses on the Packers, he talks about Aaron Rodgers and the offense being more in sync, the kick returns of Keisean Nixon and his feeling on the defense going into a win and in game vs the Detroit Lions. When he switches to the Vikings, he tries to diagnose what went wrong both early and throughout the game, addresses the injuries to the offensive line, And talks about the Packers shutting down the connection between Kirk Cousins and...


NFL Week 17: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Clinch NFC South vs Carolina Panthers
#275
01/03/2023

In this episode, Taylor reacts to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Week 17 win over the  Carolina Panthers. When he talks about the Buccs, he talks about the spike in production from Mike Evans, the play of the offensive line with the return of Tristan Wirfs and the teams prospects going into their playoff birth that was clinched with the win. When he switches to the Panthers, he focuses on what they should do with Sam Darnold going forward and what they can do going forward to get themselves in position to win.


NFL Week 17: Kansas City Chiefs Fend Off Denver Broncos
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01/02/2023

In this episode, Taylor reacts to the Kansas City Chiefs NFL week 17 comeback win over the Denver Broncos. When he talks about the Chiefs, he praises the play of Patrick Mahomes and his use of his offensive weapons, his expectations for the offensive line with and without Joe Thuney and lauds the play of the running back tandem of Isaiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon. When he switches to the Denver Broncos, he talks about the play of Russell Wilson and the offense post the firing of the Nathaniel Hackett, what he thinks the Broncos can do to improve going...


NFL Week 15: Jalen Hurts & the Philadelphia Eagles Outlast the Chicago Bears
#273
12/21/2022

In this episode, Taylor reacts to the Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 15 win over the Chicago Bears. When he focuses on the Eagles, he talks about Jalen Hurts play this season, how he looked before and after his shoulder injury, and what his expectations for the Eagles are going forward. When he switches to the Bears, he talks about the competitive play of the team,  the progression of Justin Fields, and what needs to happen to outfit the team for his success.


NFL Week 15: Jacksonville Jaguars Beat the Dallas Cowboys with Walk Off INT
#271
12/20/2022

In this episode, Taylor reacts to the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL week 15 walk off overtime interception for touchdown win over the Dallas Cowboys. When he talks about the Jaguars, he lauds the play of power on quarterback Trevor Lawrence, worries about the play of the offensive line without Cam Robinson, and talks about the future of the organization with their current roster/coaching staff. When he switches to the Cowboys, he talks about the play of Tyron Smith in his return to the lineup, worries about the decision making process is that led to the loss, and talks about their...


NFL Week 15: Josh Allen & Buffalo Bills Outduel the Miami Dolphins in the Cold
#271
12/20/2022

In this episode, Taylor talks about the Buffalo Bills NFL Week 15 win over the Miami Dolphins. When he talks about the Bills, he talks about the huge performance from Josh Allen, where he fits in his quarterback hierarchy and where he sees the Bills going foward. When he switches to the Dolphins, he talks about how encouraged he was by the performance despite the loss, breaks down his feelings about Tua Tagovailoa and where he thinks the Dolphins should focus on to keep building up the team for Too dn the future.


NFL Week 15: Minnesota Vikings Pull Off NFL Record Comeback vs Indianapolis Colts
#270
12/19/2022

In this episode, Taylor reacts to the epic & historic NFL  comeback of the Minnesota Vikings in their win over the Indianapolis Colts. When he talks about the Vikings, he breaks down the anatomy of how the come back went down, his thoughts about Justin Jefferson’s Ascension to complete elite wide receiver and how he feels about the good & bad things Kirk Cousins doesngoing forward. When he switches to the Colts, he talks about the decision making that led to the defeat, how he feels about Jeff Saturday and the current state of the roster. 


NFL Week 14 Justin Herbert & the Los Angeles Chargers Outduel the Miami Dolphins
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12/14/2022

In this episode, Taylor reacts to the Los Angeles Chargers NFL week 14 win over the Miami Dolphins. When he talks about the Chargers, he lauds Justin Herbert’s talent, the restraint the Chargers showed on offense to take what the Dolphins defense was giving up, and where the Chargers fit in the AFC playoff picture. When he switches to the Dolphins, he is upset by the lack of adjustment to the defense, goes into where he sees Tua Tagovailoa in the quarterback hierarchy and ponders what they should do going forward in their own playoff push.


NFL Week 14: Trevor Lawrence & Jacksonville Jaguars Beat Up Tennessee Titans
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12/13/2022

In this episode, Taylor gives his reaction to the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL week 14 win over the Tennessee Titans. When he talks about the Jaguars, he is excited by the progress Trevor Lawrence has shown this season, why he believes Trevor Lawrence can be a franchise quarterback, and how the they can outfit the team to get the most out of Trevor. When he switches to the Titans he worries about the defensive injuries, the lack of explosion from the offense and thinks about what they can do to get better. 


NFL Week 14: Joe Burrow & Cincinnati Bengals Handle Cleveland Browns
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12/13/2022

in this episode, Taylor talks about the Cincinnati Bengals win over the Cleveland Browns. When he talks about the Bengals he talks about how the Bengals shut down the Browns offense, the injuries to Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd and Trey Hendrickson and their effect on the team and his contender style expectations for the Bengals going forward. When he switches to the Browns, he focuses on the play of DeShaun Watson in his second game, how he looked in both his first both of his first two games, what he sees for him going forward and what the Browns...


NFL Week 14: Dallas Cowboys Barely Outlast Houston Texans
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12/12/2022

In this episode Taylor talks about the Dallas Cowboys narrow win over the Houston Texans. With the Cowboys he talks about what’s wrong with the offense and passing game, what’s going to happen with the injury to Terrance Steele, and how the secondary and defense was played through their own injuries. When he moves onto the Texans he is perplexed by the decision to play two QBs, wonders which if any QB they will draft in this years draft and what the Texans can do to get out of the cellar of the NFL long term. 


NFL Week 13: Dallas Cowboys Explode in 4th for Win vs Indianapolis Colts
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12/07/2022

In this episode, Taylor talks about the Dallas Cowboys NFL week 13 win over the Indianapolis Colts. When he talks about the Cowboys, he goes through Tony Pollard's start and performance, his expectations for the Cowboys going forward and the potential non signing of Odell Beckham Jr. Then he finishes the podcast with his ideas about the performance and future of the Colts.


NFL Week 13: San Francisco 49ers Lose Jimmy G but Still Beat Miami Dolphins
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12/06/2022

In this episode, Taylor talks about the San Francisco 49ers NFL week 13 win over the Miami Dolphins. When he talks about the 49ers, he goes in depth about the loss of Jimmy Garoppolo, how he feels about Brock Purdy vs adding Baker Mayfield, and what he thinks the 49ers can be going forward. When he switches to the Dolphins he wonders about the new inaccuracy from Tua Tagovailoa, what went wrong today and where the Dolphins fit in the AFC going forward.


NFL Week 13: Joe Burrow & Cincinnati Bengals Outlast Kansas City Chiefs
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12/05/2022

In this episode, Taylor talks about the Cincinnati Bengals exciting NFL week 13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. When he looks at the Cincinnati Bengals he talks about Ja’Marr Chase and what his gravity means to the offense, the playoff level game face and play of Joe Burrow and how the rest of the offense looked as it played off of Joey B. When he switches to the Chiefs, he respects how close the game was, points out what he like about where the offense is and isn’t and goes through what he would like the Chiefs to h...


NFL Week 13: Philadelphia Eagles Dismantle the Tennessee Titans
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12/05/2022

In this episode, Taylor reacts to the Philadelphia Eagles NFL week 13 big win over the Indianapolis Colts. When he talks about the Eagles, he is impressed with AJ Brown and the way the offense attacked the outside, Jalen Hurts progression as a quarterback and the coaching staffs adjustments to the Titans strength. When he switches to the Titans he laments how the Eagles were able to shut down the offense, what that means for Ryan Tannehill and the franchise moving forward and what he would like to see happen with the offensive strategy going forward.


NFL Week 12: Joe Burrow & Cincinnati Bengals Outlast Tennessee Titans
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11/30/2022

In this episode, Taylor reacts to the Cincinnati Bengals NFL week 12 win over the Tennessee Titans. When he looks at the Bengals he talks about his love for Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins and Samaje Perine stepping up with Jamarr Chase and Joe Mixon out and where the Bengals fit into the AFC playoff picture. When he moves on to the Tennessee Titans, he worries about the upside of the likely playoff bound Titans with the state of the offensive line  and skill level of Ryan Tannehill and will they ultimately take the Titans where they want to go, and t...


NFL Week 12: Justin Herbert & the Los Angeles Chargers Outduel Arizona Cardinals
#260
11/29/2022

In this episode Taylor reacts to the Los Angeles Chargers last minute win over the Arizona Cardinals. He goes over his feeling about Justin Herbert and why he believes he can be an elite quarterback going forward, the return of Keenan Allen amongst the other injured Chargers and the Chargers prospects going forward. When he switches to the Arizona Cardinals, he details their performance with Hollywood Brown back in the lineup, what he sees for Kyler Murray going forward and his overall feelings on the Cardinals future.


NFL Week 12: Cleveland Browns Beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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11/28/2022

In this episode, Taylor talks about the Cleveland Browns walk off overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He goes in depth on how the win transpired, his feelings about Nick Chubb, he gives credit to Jacoby Brissett and braces for the premier of Deshaun Watson. When he switches over to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he talks about how Tom Brady and the offense played, his thoughts on Rachaad White filling in for Leonard Fornette and how the Buccaneers hit into the NFC South Playoff race. 


NFL Week 12: Jacksonville Jaguars Beat Baltimore Ravens in Final Minute
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11/28/2022

In this episode, Taylor talks about the Jacksonville Jaguars last minute win over the Baltimore Ravens including: how the Jaguars pulled off the win, how Jamycal Hasty looked in relief of Travis Etienne, the progression of Trevor Lawrence in year two and what pieces he would like to see added for next year. On the Baltimore Ravens side, he discusses what’s missing from the Offense, where Lamar Jackson needs to improve to get the Ravens over the hump and what piece he feels like is missing from the passing offense. 


NFL Week 11: Cowboys Crush Vikings, Joey B Vs Kenny, Eagles Comeback & SNF Mahomes Vs Herbert
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11/21/2022

In this episode Taylor shares his reactions and takeaways from the NFL week 11 action including the Dallas Cowboys dominant win over the Minnesota Vikings, Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals out dueling Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Philadelphia Eagles Narrow win over the Indianapolis Colts and finally Patrick Mahomes beating Justin Herbert on Sunday Night Football


NFL Week !0: Vikings Vs Bills Classic, Cowboys lose to Packers, Patrick vs Trevor & Jeff Saturday's Debut
#256
11/15/2022

In this episode, Taylor talks about his reaction to the NFL week 10 action including: The dramatic game between the Minnesota Vikings & Buffalo Bills, The Dallas Cowboys bad loss to the Green Bay Packers, the battle between Patrick Mahomes & Trevor Lawrence, the debut of Jeff Saturday for the Indianapolis Colts & finally the down state of the Las Vegas Raiders.


NFL Week 9: Jets Down bills, Tua vs Fields, Brady vs Stafford & Frank Reich Fired
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11/07/2022

In this episode, Taylor talks about his reactions to the NFL week 9 action. First he looks at how Zach Wilson and the New York Jets got the win over the ailing Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Next he evaluates up and coming quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Fields as well as how their teams could look going forward. He then looks into why Matthew Stafford and Tom Brady have similar issues with the teams around them. Finally he shares his thoughts on how the Indianapolis Colts played before Frank Reich got fired and what they should do going...


Trade Deadline Doesn't Disappoint Bonus Daniel Snyder Selling Team
#255
11/02/2022

In this episode Taylor talks about the trades made at the deadline and the teams that made them Including Nyheim Hines to the Buffalo Bills, Calvin Ridley to the Jacksonville 
Jaguars, TJ Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings, Chase Claypool to the Chicago Bears, Bradley Chubb and Jeff Wilson to the Miami Dolphins. Bonus He also gives his thoughts as he finds out live that Daniel Snyder is going to sell the Washington Commanders


NFL Week 7: James Robinson Traded, Chiefs Best 49ers, Whats Wrong with Tom Brady, Arod & Matt Ryan
#254
10/25/2022

In this episode, Taylor goes over the action from NFL week 7 including: the New York Jets acquiring James Robinson, the Kansas City Chiefs win over the San Francisco 49ers and what it means for both teams, the struggles of Tom Brady & Aaron Rodgers & where their teams are going and finally the benching of Matt Ryan by the Indianapolis Colts.


Christian McCaffrey Traded Plus NFL TNF Reaction
#253
10/21/2022

In this episode Taylor goes over the San Francisco 49ers trade for Christian McCaffrey for draft compensation. First he goes over the implications for the Carolina Panthers and their presumptive tank for a high draft pick going forward. Then he dives into his thoughts about the fit between Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers including his contract situation and the implications for their draft. Then finally he goes over his thoughts about the Arizona Cardinals victory over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night football for both sides


NFL Week 6: Bills Best Chiefs, Patriots Down Browns, Eagles Work Cowboys Plus News
#252
10/17/2022

In this episode Taylor give his reaction to some of the NFL Week 6 games including Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills beating the Kansas City Chiefs, The New England Patriots  win over the Cleveland Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles NFC defining win over the Dallas Cowboys Plus Robbie Anderson trade news and Jack Easterby firing reaction 


NFL Week 5: Rhule Fired, 49ers Fight Injury, Cowboys Bests Rams, Bills Kill Kenny PLUS MNF Reaction
#251
10/11/2022

In this episode, Taylor talks about the action from NFL Week 5 including reactions to the firing of Matt Rhule after the Carolina Panthers loss to the San Francisco 49ers, the injuries to the aforementioned 49ers in their win, the Dallas Cowboys defense manhandling the Los Angeles Rams at home and the implications for both teams, the Buffalo Bills spoiling of the first start from Kenny Pickett for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a Bonus Monday Night Football reaction after Davante Adams shoves a sound guy after a good game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders.