Tampa Bay's Lavonte David graces Green Light with his presence today! Chris and Lavonte talk about Lavonte's career in Tampa Bay and his impact on the entire franchise. Lavonte also goes in-depth on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, both past and present. He talks about winning the Super Bowl in 2020, playing with Tom Brady, and learning from some of the defensive greats like Ronde Barber. He also talks about Baker Mayfield, the upcoming 2025 season and the outlook of the Bucs defense! Then after Lavonte, it's the NFC East divisional preview. Chris goes through each team, gives the good and bad, and ultimately why or why that team will have success this season. We'll have more divisional previews for you throughout this month but enjoy the episode! (00:00:00) Intro (00:05:18) Lavonte David on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his NFL Career & playing with Tom Brady and Baker Mayfield (00:54:30) NFC East Divisional Preview (00:59:27) Philadelphia Eagles (01:19:51) Washington Commanders (01:32:30) Dallas Cowboys (01:44:52) New York Giants

Terron Armstead and NFL Training Camp Updates! Terron joins Chris to cover his NFL career, Sean Payton's infamous training camps with the New Orleans Saints, the Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa, retirement and offensive line trench talk. Then Chris and the fellas dive into training camp and talk about viral videos from camp - Bryce Young and Hunter Renfrow, Malik Nabers inability to measure and Jaxson Dart throwing darts to a jetski? (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:45) Terron Armstead on NFL Career, Sean Payton's Training Camps, Miami Dolphins 2025 Outlook & OLine Trench Talk (00:57:40) NFL Training Camp Video Review (01:14:57) Christian Wilkins (01:28:33) NFL Training Camp Updates (01:49:02) Freakshow: Tea App, Old NFL Pictures & Dabs

Domonique Foxworth! Chris is joined by Domonique for a little double feature. We have a great football conversation on Green Light that covers amazing training camp memories and stories, NFL team win totals, new coordinators and players NFL emulated when they entered the NFL. You can catch even more of Chris and Domonique's football convo on the Domonique Foxworth Show, linked below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nfl-misconceptions-for-the-2025-season-with-chris-long/id1642566714?i=1000719472012 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5H4ywoBFnNXCY8gD82fyoh?si=hjSZ53a1QNGcIxG-umjnHA (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:00) NFL Training Camp Memories: Fights, Pranks & Champ Bailey's House Parties (00:34:00) Examining New NFL Coordinators (00:50:25) NFL Win Totals

We have football, IT'S CAMP SZN! Training camps have begun across the country and there is finally some current football news. We begin with Chris, Macon and Nate diving into Tua Tagovailoa's comments on Tyreek Hill from Dolphins training camp and how Tyreek is maturing after the end of the 2024 season. We cover the Bengals contract situations, Joe Burrow's disappointment with all not all players being at camp and Zac Taylor's announcement that Burrow will likely play more preseason games than in previous seasons. We also cover Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones' saga as their battle in the media continues on. We then have a little fun reminiscing about the viral training camp stories from years past, we talk jersey updates and play a little NFL Immaculate Grid! (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:56) NFL Training Camp Szn: Tua & Tyreek, Joe Burrow & The Dallas Cowboys (00:37:50) Training Camp Viral Moments (01:00:00) NFL Jersey Updates (01:12:35) NFL Immaculate Grid

The NFL updates are firing right before training camp begins. Chris is back from the beach and runs through all the NFL news. Lloyd Howell and JC Tretter have both resigned from the NFLPA and Chris recaps the events that got us to this point and where the players can go from here. Jerry Jones had some very interesting comments around the contract situation with the Cowboys' best player, Terry McLaurin is also in a contract dispute with the Washington Commanders and Donald Trump demanded the Washington Commanders revert to their longtime nickname or face problems with securing their new stadium. (00:00) Intro (12:35) Chris at the Beach (09:47) NFLPA: Lloyd Howell & JC Tretter Resign (39:52) Jerry Jones & Micah Parsons (45:57) Terry McLaurin's Commanders Contract

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins Chris Long to discuss the Pacers run to the NBA Finals, their battle with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Haliburton's injury in game 7, Myles Turner heading to the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency and the future for Pacers basketball. (00:00) Intro (02:40) 2024-25 Pacers Season (09:47) Tyrese Haliburton & the Game 7 Injury (15:47) Coach Carlisle's NBA Coaching Legacy & Pacers Future (20:32) Conditioning & NBA Offseason Schedule (30:54) Myles Turner Signing With The Milwaukee Bucks (39:45) Reggie Miller's Impact on the Pacers & Pacers History (45:12) Overcoming An NBA Finals Loss

New information has been obtained regarding the NFL and NFLPA potential collusion. Chris details the findings, the impact on the NFL players and the next steps ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Chris, Nate and Macon also review Netflix's Quarterback TV show that highlights Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Kirk Cousins' 2024 seasons, tier NFL QBs if they were to smoke together and react to the viral golf course fight and talk NFL fights in another great Friday Freakshow! (00:00:00) Intro (00:06:25) NFL & NFLPA Collusion (00:40:18) Netflix's Quarterback Show (00:53:45) Tiering NFL QBs (01:04:06) Golf Course Fight & NFL Fights

Ryan Clark and Chris Long talking ball. The fellas chop it up and cover a number of NFL and sports topics. Ryan gives his opinion on Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach Mike Tomlin's career, the Steelers 2025 outlook and name NFL stars to specific superlatives like 'Most Underrated' and 'Freak of Nature.' The guys also cover the current sports media landscape, Ryan's ESPN career and Pivot podcast, time with Bill Belichick at Inside the NFL and talk about the pressures of their sons' playing football with NFL fathers. Enjoy! (00:00:00) Intro (00:10:28) Pittsburgh Steelers & Mike Tomlin's Career (00:23:00) NFL First Takes (00:39:15) Ryan Work Habits (00:43:30) Inside the NFL (00:53:45) The Pivot Podcast and the NFL Media (01:16:40) Sons Playing Football

Freakshow Friday on July 4th! The fellas cover Darren Waller's trade to the Miami Dolphins, LSU selling jersey patches to sponsors for NIL funds, Red Panda's fall and dominance as a halftime act, then discuss the Most America Things ever and play a quick game of Dead or Alive! (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:30) Darren Waller Traded To Miami Dolphins (00:16:47) LSU Selling Jersey Patches (00:33:00) Red Panda (00:39:34) Most America Things (00:55:49) Dead or Alive

Baldy's Breakdowns comes to Green Light! To start, the fellas talk Malik Beasley's NBA gambling investigation, react to the Jalen Ramsey - Minkah Fitzpatrick (and Jonnu Smith) trade and recap Love Island. Then, Brian Baldinger joins Chris to talk about Maxx Crosby, Von Miller, Cam Jordan and the Sack Summit, an elite meeting of the NFL best pass rushers to trade tips, practice moves and build camaraderie throughout the position! Chris and Baldy were both in Vegas at the Sack Summit and recap the event, their favorite moments and Baldy breaks down what makes Maxx Crosby so good in the NFL. Baldy also talks his favorite pass rushers, ranks the best pass rush groups in the NFL and details coaching in Italy. Then Chris, Beau and Nate jump back on to talk Beau's trip to Sea Isle for the Eagles' charity event that featured Jason Kelce in swim briefs, Beau perfecting the greased pole challenge and Kelce's torn hamstring! (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:00) Malik Beasley's NBA Gambling Investigation (00:18:37) Steelers & Dolphins Trade (00:32:20) 28 Years Later (00:33:22) Love Island (00:40:30) Brian Baldinger on Maxx Crosby, Sack Summit, Best NFL Edge Rushers and Coaching in Italy! (1:44:09) Sea Isle & Potential Nose Guard Summit

Investigation Friday at Green Light! Pablo Torre joins Chris Long for a deep dive into the NFL Collusion story. Pablo covers every detail from JC Tretter and the NFLPA to Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, Deshaun Watson and guaranteed contracts to NFL owners and more. All the info you need on this subject that is interestingly not a larger story.

KYLE LONG BACK ON GREEN LIGHT! The fellas are together again and review the NBA Finals after the Oklahoma City Thunder knock off the Indiana Pacers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took home the MVP and Chris, Kyle and Nate find OKC's NFL comp. Chris also deep-dived on a #0 theory across sports and may have found patient zero of the #0 curse. The fellas then roll into a mailbag and talk Kevin Durant, NFL coaches and how to approach pro athletes for an autograph. (00:00:00) Intro (00:08:28) Lane Johnson Joins The James River Swim Club (00:14:57) NBA Finals Review (00:32:18) Curse of #0 (00:39:22) Mailbag: Kevin Durant, Coaches You Wished You'd Played For & How To Approach An Athlete For An Autograph

FREAKSHOW FRIDAY! Covering a wide variety of bases today. We talk NFL training camp and joint practice schedule, then Beau brings us up to speed on Love Island, we learn about Beau's foot injury and talk Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA's fiercest enforcer! (00:00) Intro (04:54) Movie Rewind (10:58) Beau's Foot (24:27) NFL Training Camp & Joint Practices (52:55) Sophie Cunningham

The highest paid center in the NFL joins Chris on Green Light! Creed Humphrey talks about the Kansas City Chiefs, reveals Andy Reid's favorite playcalls to install and Patrick Mahomes' film watching habits. Creed also dishes on the Chiefs offensive line, Steve Spagnuolo and Kansas City's defense, and his pregame t-shirt habits that he gets from Travis Kelce. Enjoy this episode from the Salt Mines! (00:00) Intro (02:45) Salt Mines (03:43) Chiefs Offseason (06:27) Andy Reid’s Favorite Plays (08:43) Watching Film With Patrick Mahomes & Chiefs Offseason (12:47) Coach Spags’ Defense (15:55) Chiefs OLine (21:45) Creeds Pregame Fits (25:23) Calling Protections With Patrick Mahomes (26:00) OL Masterminds (29:50) Favorite Doritos Flavors

Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes and Houston Texans WR Nico Collins joins Chris on Green Light. Brad talks about replacing Ben Johnson, Frank Ragnow's retirement and Dan Campbell's coaching style while Nico covers CJ Stroud, Tank Dell's recovery and the Texans defense. A couple great interviews with Chris and Nate talking ZYNs, Las Vegas and Aaron Rodgers. A great episode to send you into the weekend on a high note. (00:00:00) Intro (00:05:30) The Future of Zyn (00:16:58) Lions GM Brad Holmes Dishes On The Lions Offseason, Frank Ragnow & Replacing Ben Johnson (00:46:50) Nico Collins on the Houston Texans, CJ Stroud & the Texans Defense (01:14:42) Nate's Trip to Las Vegas & Aaron Rodgers Theory

Double feature Tuesday! We've got two great guests and plenty of the fellas from GLP! Chris kicks things off reacting to Aaron Rodgers signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then Chris catches up with Dan Quinn to talk about Jayden Daniels, the Washington Commanders and Dan's early days coaching DLine. We then throw it back to last week with Chris and Beau hosting their former teammate DeSean Jackson to cover DeSean's NFL career and his new career as head coach of the Delaware State University Hornets! (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:47) Chris reacts to Aaron Rodgers signing in Pittsburgh (00:19:30) Dan Quinn on the Washington Commanders, Jayden Daniels and DEFENSE (00:50:20) DeSean Jackson On Coaching College Football, Relationship with Michael Vick & NFL Career

Chad Johnson jumps on the mic and has a blast and a half of an episode with Chris Long and Beau Allen at Geno's Steaks in Philadelphia at the launch of Madden 26, featuring Saquon Barkley. Chad goes anywhere and everywhere, detailing his days living at the Cincinnati Bengals facility, being a stripper in college, working with Bill Belichick at Inside the NFL, taking viagra to have just a little more bloodflow during games & details his favorite NFL WRs! It's a wild ride only Ocho can take us on! And then Chris, Macon and Beau wrap things up with a few questions on this Freak Show FRIDAY! (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:17) Saquon and Chad at Geno's Steaks in Philly (00:14:45) Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson on Bill Belichick, Stripping in College, Taking Viagra & His Favorite NFL WRs (00:53:26) Freak Show Friday Mailbag: Best Athlete Brands, Best NFL Facility To Live & Signs Someone Means Business!

SAQUON BARKLEY! The cover athlete for Madden 26 video game joins Chris Long on the Green Light Podcast, recorded from Geno's Steaks in South Philly. Saquon, the newest member of the Madden cover athlete family, goes through the process of becoming the Madden cover star, his excitement on being selected and what Madden (the videogame) means to him. Saquon also dives into the Eagles 2024 season, winning Super Bowl LIX and the tall order that the Eagles are now tasked as defending Super Bowl Champions, playing for Nick Sirianni, breaking down the running back position and how excited he is as a Philadelphia Eagle. Chris Long and Beau Allen (and a VERY SPECIAL GUEST) open the show from Geno's. Enjoy the episode AND make sure to pre-order madden at the link below: (00:00) Intro (2:35) Chris and Beau (and a cannoli-eating guest) in Geno's kitchen (9:10) SAQUON BARKLEY, THE MADDEN 26 COVER ATHLETE! (11:30) The Running Back Position (18:45) Eagles Offensive Line (25:03) Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season (27:18) Winning Super Bowl LIX (38:05) What Does It Take To Repeat As SB Champions? (40:30) Eagles Confidence & Nick Sirianni

SportsCenter's Randy Scott joins today's episode for a tremendous US States draft, a discussion of the best possible graduation speech and Randy's amazing connection to the Chicks' hit song 'Cowboy Take Me Away.' Macon, Beau, Nate and Nolan roll through plenty of fun to kick off the episode. We talk more Flag Football, discuss things that should be banned in sports (GLP League Meeting) and run through gym, travel and bar codebreaks. Enjoy the episode and make sure to check out SportsCenter's '50 States in 50 Days' event this summer, headlined by Randy Scott in Alaska! (00:00) Intro (3:11) Flag Football & The NFL (9:20) GLP League Meeting: Things To Be Banned In Sports (41:50) Codebreaks (41:50) Randy Scott on Incredible Connection to 'Cowboy Take Me Away,' Favorite US States & SportsCenter!

Everyone loves a tier list and today we tackle the aura of each NFL QB. We rank every teams' signal caller, from Elite to Poverty. Find out where we slide your favorite QB, who are they ahead of and who did they end up behind. Chris, Beau and Macon determine the QBs with the best AURA in the NFL! (00:00) Intro (2:19) Pro Athletes with Aura (9:20) Official Aura Tiers of NFL QBs (41:50) Final Aura Tiers

A great Green Light episode today! Derwin James, the fearsome safety from the LA Chargers, joins Chris Long on Green Light. Derwin confirms the story we heard from Joey Bosa about Jim Harbaugh getting into the cold tub fully dressed. Derwin also dishes on the AFC West, the battles with Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs, having Antonio Gates and Philip Rivers take him under their wings and his Madden abilities. But to start things off, Chris, Beau and Macon talk about the Tush Push staying in the NFL, flag football in the Olympics, the Brett Favre documentary and memorialize Jim Irsay. A great episode and a ton of fun. Enjoy! (00:00) Intro (2:27) Escaping Lightning (4:30) Proper Birthday Wishes (13:08) Dip Making a Comeback? (24:25) Tush Push Stays in the NFL! (36:20) Flag Football in the Olympics (46:08) Brett Favre Documentary (1:00:30) Memorializing Jim Irsay (1:11:35) Derwin James Talks Hilarious Jim Harbaugh Stories, 2025 LA Chargers & Madden Skills

Chris Long and Ryen Russillo rip through the NBA Playoffs. With four teams remaining - the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder face off in the Western Conference Finals and the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks face off in the Eastern Conference Finals - the season is coming down to the wire. The fellas talk about the player depth throughout the league, Nikola Jokic vs Alex Caruso, the MVP race, Anthony Edwards vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and discuss why each team winning would be best for the NBA. Then we turn to the NFL, talk about Brock Purdy, and answer a mailbag that covers military leaders as NFL coaches, remaining NBA teams as musical acts, and the best song that features a state in the title. As per usual with this pair, it's a blast. (00:00) Intro (2:45) NBA Playoffs (14:35) NBA MVP (22:15) Why Each Team Winning Would Be Best For The NBA? (40:35) NFL (48:45) Mailbag: Best Song With State in Title, Brock Purdy, And Which Historical Military Figure Would Be The Best NFL Coach?

Lane Johnson and the Eagles Schedule review! Chris breaks the Eagles schedule to Lane and reveals who Philly will be playing this season. Lane also talks about SB LIX and how great it was to get redemption on Kansas City. To kick things off, Chris dives into the NFL schedule and breaks down each NFC teams entire schedule. Stay tuned on Monday for the AFC breakdown! (00:00) Intro (2:53) NFL is Dominating Pro Sports (22:08) NFL Week 1 Lookahead (32:30) NFC Schedule Review (55:00) Chargers and Colts Schedule Videos (1:06:35) Lane Johnson Breaks Down The Philadelphia Eagles 2025 Schedule & Talks The Eagles Super Bowl Victory

A blast and a half today from the fellas. We talk football and a whole lot of fun! First, Chris, Nate and Macon kick things off talking about Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals, the NCAA potentially lifting their ban on pro sports betting for college athletes, and Derek Carr retiring from the NFL. Then Beau welcomes on Jason Licht to talk about the 2025 Tampa Bay Buccaneers' draft class, Mike Evans and Baker Mayfield, Tom Brady's impact on the Bucs organization and wild FMK questions. We finish things off talking about Leo XIV, the American Pope! (00:00) - Intro (2:38) - Trey Hendrickson (17:20) - NCAA's Pro Sports Gambling Ban (37:27) - Derek Carr's Retirement (58:05) - Eagles vs Cowboys To Kick Off the 2025 NFL Season (1:06:06) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht on Tom Brady, Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans and the Bucs 2025 Draft Class (1:47:15) - Leo XIV, the American Pope