John Middlekauff reacts to reports that some Washington Commanders players have concerns about Eric Bieniemy’s style of coaching and breaks down why it’s even more concerning that Ron Rivera addressed the topic publicly. John also discusses Jon Gruden’s involvement with the New Orleans Saints, Sean Payton’s rules on player conduct, and Baker Mayfield’s inability to beat out Kyle Trask as the Buccaneers starting QB.
Timeline:
00:00 – Introduction
02:23 – Is Eric Bieniemy being set up?
10:04 – Buccaneers QB competition
15:29 – Training Camp hold outs
28:24 – Jon Gruden working with Saints
31:33 – Sean Payton changing Broncos culture
35:00 – Titans camp updates
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Do you have to look like JJ Reddick to do a sports podcast if you're white? 👀…..just joking. .y'all do favor though
I heard what his style is and I feel that’s how it should be. It’s not stern or hardheaded like belichek. It’s more just a ton of energy, intensity, but with reason.
Instantly stop being a Rivera supporter after hearing this,,, dude trying to sabotage EB
I’m ok with everyone writing off the Bucs. Playoff bound again
Best of luck not listening to coach b…. His rings speak for themselves.
WHODAT!!!
Whats barstool?
Eric Bieniemy and Patrick Mahomes had a less than harmonious relationship, per numerous reports. No one questions Bieniemy's qualifications, but he has a history of being difficult to work with. The Chiefs won't skip a beat without him.
First off Rivera was asked a question by a reporter, second players were already going public with their complaints and that was what the question was asking about. Third, Rivera's comments were not attacking his style, he said he told the players they needed to go talk with EB. This is the worst reporting by a sports "journalist" yet.
Completely overblown storyline, the volume is a hack organization
RG3 wasn’t a “joke” he was rookie of the year before he got injured.
The whole nfl knows EB is like that so idk why people making a big deal out of this 😂. And EB the type of man that will stand on his own square and tell you who he is. If him and the best QB in the game gets into an argument then hell that’s all you need to know.
You bring up a good point with Johnathan Taylor. He got some bad advice and it's likely going to cost him big. Add in that Anthony Richardson is bulking up to literally run more. Taylor may be done
Eagles fans would never sign up to go to a Super Bowl n lose neither would any fan that knows the game.
Why has there never been any kinds of complaints about his intensity in his decade with kc?
Suddenly it’s a huge issue when he goes to another team.
It clearly works with how great kc offense has been. The anemic Washington offense could use the kick in the ass and fire lit under them.
Am I a good rapper?
3rd in a row. Keep it coming 🔥
😂 why not were not out here digging ditches. LOVE it I'm using that one.
Colin "I don't watch wrestling, I'm not a homosexual" Cowherd.
Wow you go man!!!
As long as no Colin is not here!
RG3 is not a joke he just had some dumb luck
Eric Bienemy don't like cheese pizza, Eric Bienemy need pepperoni on that pizza!
He drinks to many coffees!
So did anyone listen to Eric or Ron's interviews where they talked about this? It genuinely seems like each outlet is just picking up the headline and adding they're speculation to a story that's not much of anything. Is Rivera sabotaging him? Lmao Bienamy straight up said the players went to Ron who told them to talk to Eric about it which they did and that was that. Terrible reporting surrounding this issue, it's only being spun bc people are trying to link this to why he hasn't gotten a headcoaching opportunity and we all know why he really hasn't
Yeah…You are a bandwagon fan/podcaster/YouTuber!
LT is the greatest RB ever!!
Anyone ever wonder why so many Chiefs players over the years publicly supported EB as he’s never landed a head coach gig?
…could it be because they actually wanted another team to swoop him up and take him away from KC?
No team just “mutually parts ways” with an “extremely valuable coach” so that he can take a lateral role elsewhere.
KC put on a good show, and they got what they wanted: EB gone and no bad press for it.
This is a seasonal show. Doing it year round forces thrse people yo turn over every rock for the smallest discussion points. This is really sad.
Anyone ever think that maybe bieniemy aint a great guy
The nfl is so boring tho, some games are long, too many calls, too much budding in, overhyped for sure. Is so bad in some cases that they had to change the rules to get people to tuned in lol now the money is good, which those who got a piece of the pie will love it! But there’s no code of honor, it changes all the time for the benefit of the owners and promoters lol. But we still watch it cause is there, and yes the other sports are the same thing.
Oh and of course our entire culture has change, just look at every citizen, politicians, athletes, no matter who it is, they cry and complain about everything, is what TV, online content is… just look at what this channel does. Unfortunately is change everything for the sake of cash and you know what, I personally love it lol
For a talented podcaster, stop being so dismissive of another’s career. He was not a joke his rookie year, and was a decent backup for Baltimore.
Cool hat
Fan of yours but this was one your worst episodes yet. Just embarrassing lack of context or foresight
The Broncos are gonna be a disaster again this season. Sean Payton is extremely overrated and Russ is washed!
You I dont mind
Drunk driving Eric Bienemy the coach who was suspended from colorado university for sexual harassment and rape culture in the locker room is a bad guy? Wow!
In hockey there's probably even more hardcore coaching still then there is in football.
I'm a chiefs fan and I believe 100 percent had he not got the Washington job kc was gonna fire him. They hadn't offered him another 1 year deal after the superbowl like they had been doing the previous years . Chiefs got lucky and didn't have to fire him and listen to a bunch of crap about the rooney rule and BLAH blah blah! It's good that steelers fans are happy with a bunch of 9-8 or 10-7 finishes and maybe 2 times a decade getting 2 the playoffs and losing in the 1st round. Tomlin will never get to another superbowl. He is overrated just like billicheat! Trouble is Tomlin has a job for life⁵
RGlll was Rookie of the Year far from a Joke
EB was his “subdued” self around Reid and Mahomes yet was still old school and was not real close with players. Now he has more of the reigns and is more himself. Remember EBs past. Remember the media not allowing anything negative to be said about him.
My defensive tackle rankings
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1. Aaron Donald 2. Chris jones 3. Quinnen Williams 4. Jeffrey Simmons 5. Dexter 6. Christian Wilkins 7. Deforest Buckner 8. Hargrave 9. Cam heyward
Another day, another rambling distracted rant kinda about nothing. With every team mentioned, guess we'll see.
Best transition ever: “one story that’s kinda weird… slash funny…. Slash I like it…” 😂 you’re the best