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Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the biggest storylines across college football and the NFL, starting with the controversial ending between Michigan and Western Michigan.

Cris explains why he believes Western Michigan was robbed after a disputed clock ruling gave Michigan one final play, allowing Bryce Underwood to connect on a game-winning Hail Mary. The conversation also dives into what went wrong defensively on the final play and Cris reveals how Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells approached defending Hail Mary situations.

The conversation then turns to LSU’s dominant win over Clemson and what it could mean for Dabo Swinney’s future. Cris explains why Clemson’s approach to NIL and the transfer portal has left the program behind the biggest powers in college football, why Lane Kiffin has LSU positioned to become a major threat, and whether Dabo’s philosophy can still work in the modern era. Cris and Shawn also discuss Arch Manning’s development at Texas, the expectations surrounding him, and why this season could ultimately define his college career.

Later, Cris reveals which college wide receiver impressed him most after the opening week, comparing Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith, Miami’s Malachi Toney, and Texas’ Cam Coleman. The conversation then shifts to Deion Sanders and Colorado, with Cris explaining why the Buffaloes’ new physical identity could determine Deion’s future in Boulder and whether this could potentially be his final season at Colorado.

Cris and Shawn then turn their attention to the NFL as the defending champion Seahawks prepare for a Super Bowl rematch against Drake Maye, A.J. Brown, and the Patriots. Cris explains why Seattle’s defense gives them the advantage, what New England must do differently, and why the first four weeks of the NFL season essentially serve as a preseason for many teams. They also react to Seattle’s record-setting $9.6 billion sale and what it says about the incredible growth of the NFL.

The episode also dives into the Giants’ season opener against the Cowboys, whether Dallas could finally live up to expectations, and why Cris believes the Cowboys could surprise people this season. Cris also explains why Sean McDermott was not the reason Buffalo failed to reach the Super Bowl, why replacing him may not make the Bills better, and why leadership matters beyond wins and losses.

Later, Cris explains why this could be the second-most important season of Lamar Jackson’s career, with a massive contract and potentially his future in Baltimore on the line. He also breaks down how the Jaguars should use Travis Hunter in year two, why Hunter should primarily play cornerback, and how Jacksonville can still utilize his rare ability on offense.

The episode wraps with Cris explaining why Patrick Mahomes should return to greatness following his knee injury, why fans may initially see a more conservative version of Mahomes, and how the greatest quarterbacks have historically adapted after major injuries. Cris and Shawn also reveal which areas of the country produce the most NFL talent, play Start, Bench, Cut with some of the league’s biggest stars, and debate which young quarterback they would choose to build a franchise around for the next decade.

WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE

0:00 Trailer
1:47 Was Michigan’s Game-Winning Hail Mary Rigged?
13:25 Is Dabo Swinney Falling Behind At Clemson?
21:01 Can Arch Manning Live Up To The Hype?
26:12 Who Is The Best Wide Receiver In College Football?
30:40 Could This Be Deion Sanders’ Last Season At Colorado?
34:15 Patriots vs. Seahawks Super Bowl Rematch
38:22 Seahawks Sell For A Record $9.6 Billion
40:26 Cowboys vs. Giants Week 1 Predictions
42:19 Was Sean McDermott Holding The Bills Back?
47:05 Lamar Jackson’s Most Important Season Yet
50:09 How Should The Jaguars Use Travis Hunter?
52:39 Will Patrick Mahomes Return To Greatness?
54:33 Where Does The NFL’s Best Talent Come From?
58:26 Start, Bench, Cut: NFL Superstars
1:02:09 Which Young QB Would Cris Build A Franchise Around?
1:03:59 Fan Questions

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Let us know in the comments: Was Western Michigan robbed against Michigan, and do you think Patrick Mahomes will return to being one of the NFL’s most dominant quarterbacks after his injury?

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Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the biggest storylines across the NFL, including Aaron Donald officially coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams, why his return could potentially backfire, and whether the Rams should now be considered the clear Super Bowl favorites. Cris explains why age, depth, health, and the pressure to win immediately could become major factors for a team going all-in on a championship.

The conversation then turns to Odell Beckham Jr. officially making the Giants’ 53-man roster and what fans should realistically expect from him in his return to New York. Cris explains why Odell’s role has changed dramatically from his first stint with the Giants, why there are multiple receivers ahead of him on the depth chart, and whether he’ll even remain with the team for the entire season.

The episode also dives into the Steelers’ surprising decision to carry four quarterbacks, whether Aaron Rodgers can lead Pittsburgh this season, and why the Steelers’ future starting quarterback may still be playing college football. Cris and Shawn also react to the NFL officially eliminating the Pro Bowl game and debate whether other professional sports leagues could eventually follow.

Later, Cris and Shawn discuss whether NFL owners should be held to the same personal conduct standards as players before diving into one of the wildest football stories of the year: a man accused of posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and allegedly scamming women out of more than $1 million. Cris explains how someone could pull off a scheme like this in the modern era and why pretending to be an NFL player may be easier than people realize.

The conversation then returns to the Browns’ controversial quarterback situation, with Cris explaining why Deshaun Watson is starting over Shedeur Sanders, how Cleveland’s fanbase could impact the decision, and why he still believes Shedeur could take over before the season gets very far. Cris and Shawn also break down the growing controversy over former professional players returning to college football and why NIL money has completely changed the decision between staying in college and turning pro.

The episode wraps with Cris picking the Bengals to win the AFC North, naming Nick Foles as the greatest backup quarterback for a single season, revealing why Seattle has the greatest home-field advantage in football, and making his Super Bowl prediction. Cris has the Rams facing Cincinnati and winning it all, while Shawn predicts Seattle will repeat as Super Bowl champions.

WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE

00:00 Welcome to Fully Loaded Episode 115
03:29 Aaron Donald Officially Returns To The Rams
07:22 Odell Beckham Jr. Makes The 53 Man Roster
10:21 Why The Steelers Are Keeping Four Quarterbacks
12:23 The NFL Officially Ends The Pro Bowl
15:29 Should NFL Owners Be Held To A Higher Standard?
25:12 The Man Who Allegedly Pretended To Be An NFL Player
34:10 Why Deshaun Watson Is Starting Over Shedeur Sanders
39:05 Should NFL Players Be Allowed To Return To College?
44:26 The Most Expensive Rosters In College Football
46:41 Who Wins The AFC North?
48:03 The Greatest Backup Quarterback Season Ever
49:34 The Greatest Home-Field Advantage In Football
53:16 Cris Carter’s Super Bowl Prediction
54:52 Fan Questions

Subscribe for more Fully Loaded every week as Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the biggest stories across the NFL, college football, and sports with insight you won't hear anywhere else.

Let us know in the comments: Could Aaron Donald’s return actually backfire on the Rams, and how long do you think Deshaun Watson will remain the Browns’ starting quarterback?

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Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the biggest storylines across the NFL and college football, starting with the Cleveland Browns’ controversial decision to name Deshaun Watson the starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders. Cris explains why Watson must have clearly separated himself in camp, how quickly Cleveland could make a change if he struggles, and why the Browns’ relationship with their own fanbase makes this one of the most complicated quarterback situations in football.

The conversation then turns to one of the harshest days on the NFL calendar: final roster cuts. Cris shares the story of being released by the Philadelphia Eagles before eventually landing with the Minnesota Vikings and explains the brutal reality facing more than a thousand players fighting to keep their NFL dreams alive. Cris and Shawn also discuss Joe Burrow’s growing urgency in Cincinnati, whether his latest comments put pressure on the Bengals organization, and why the franchise has to capitalize while one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks is still in his prime.

The episode also dives into the chaos surrounding NFL joint practices and why Cris believes teams still need that physical competition before the regular season. Then they tackle the controversial NFL rookie dinner tradition after a Falcons rookie was handed more than $30,000 in checks, with Cris explaining why the tradition can cross the line and become bad for team building.
Cris and Shawn also break down the wild new reality of NFL players potentially returning to college football, whether the defending champion Seattle Seahawks have what it takes to repeat, and why Cris believes Cam Newton has virtually no chance of making the Pro Football Hall of Fame despite his incredible peak.
Later, Cris names Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison as the greatest quarterback-wide receiver duo in NFL history and reveals his picks for the greatest coordinators the league has ever seen, including Bill Belichick, Dick LeBeau, and Tom Moore. The conversation then turns to the upcoming MVP race, where Cris explains why Josh Allen is his pick entering the season, with Lamar Jackson right behind him.
The episode wraps with fan questions and debates on the greatest NFL games ever played, Walter Payton vs. Emmitt Smith vs. Barry Sanders, Randall Cunningham’s legacy, and whether Fernando Mendoza will live up to the hype.
WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE
00:00 Trailer
01:31 Welcome to Fully Loaded Episode 114
04:40 Deshaun Watson Starts Over Shedeur Sanders
14:31 The Brutal Reality of NFL Roster Cutdown Day
23:21 Is Joe Burrow Sending The Bengals An Ultimatum?
28:02 Why NFL Joint Practices Keep Turning Into Fights
32:36 The NFL Rookie Tradition That Can Cost Players Thousands 37:10 NFL Players Are Returning To College Football
45:25 Can The Seattle Seahawks Repeat As Super Bowl Champions? 48:15 Does Cam Newton Belong In The Hall Of Fame?
52:11 The Greatest QB-WR Duo In NFL History
53:53 Cris Carter Names The Greatest Coordinator Ever 58:28 Who Will Win NFL MVP This Season?
1:01:06 Fan Questions
Subscribe for more Fully Loaded every week as Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the biggest stories across the NFL, college football, and sports with insight you won't hear anywhere else.
Let us know in the comments: Should Shedeur Sanders be starting over Deshaun Watson, and who do you think will win NFL MVP this season?
#FullyLoaded #CrisCarter #ShawnMeaike #NFL #ShedeurSanders #DeshaunWatson #Browns #JoeBurrow #JoshAllen #LamarJackson #CamNewton #PeytonManning #MarvinHarrison #BillBelichick #Seahawks

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Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the biggest storylines across the NFL and college football, including which rookie quarterbacks could make an early impact, why Fernando Mendoza could eventually take over for the Raiders, and the controversy surrounding Jayden Daniels and LSU. The conversation then turns to Giants quarterback Jackson Dart’s refusal to slide, why young quarterbacks have to learn to protect themselves, and which conference has the strongest teams in college football.

The episode also dives into Odell Beckham Jr. firing back at the narrative that he forced his way out of New York, with Cris revealing what was really happening behind the scenes when the Giants traded Odell to the Cleveland Browns. Cris and Shawn also discuss the future of international college football games, the greatest “what if” careers in NFL history, and why Bo Jackson stands alone as one of football’s biggest unanswered questions.

Later, Cris builds his all-time NFL offense featuring Tom Brady, Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice, Randy Moss, and Rob Gronkowski, before debating whether Randall Cunningham belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The conversation also covers the most lopsided trades in NFL history, the skyrocketing valuations of NFL franchises, and what makes owning an NFL franchise such a unique business opportunity.

The episode wraps with Cris naming the greatest NFL game ever played and answering fan questions on James Harrison vs. John Randle, Barry Sanders vs. Emmitt Smith, Deebo Samuel’s place among the NFL’s best athletes, Larry Fitzgerald’s hands compared to Cris Carter’s, and much more.

WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE

00:00 Trailer
01:16 Welcome to Fully Loaded Episode 113
02:45 Why the Dallas Cowboys Could Be Legitimate Contenders
04:58 NFL Rookie Quarterbacks & Early Preseason Standouts
7:20 Fernando Mendoza, Carson Beck & Which Rookie QB Starts First 11:42 Jayden Daniels’ LSU & Heisman Trophy Controversy
17:01 Jackson Dart Finally Slides & Why QBs Must Protect Themselves 22:42 Big Ten vs. SEC: Which Conference Is Better?
25:58 Odell Beckham Jr. Fires Back Over His Giants Exit
27:20 The Future of International College Football Games
29:27 The Greatest “What If” Careers in NFL History
34:53 Cris Carter Builds His All-Time NFL Offense
37:13 Does Randall Cunningham Belong in the Hall of Fame?
40:33 The Most Lopsided Trades in NFL History
43:02 Why NFL Franchise Values Keep Exploding
48:47 What Makes the NFL Different From Every Other Sports League 50:50 The Greatest NFL Game Ever Played
53:06 Fan Questions

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Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the biggest storylines across the NFL and NBA, including Larry Fitzgerald's claim that he has better hands than Cris Carter, the massive contracts for Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, and whether Saquon Barkley's drop in the NFL Top 100 is justified. The conversation then turns to Aaron Donald's potential NFL return, Stefon Diggs joining the Washington Commanders, Arch Manning's Heisman chances, and why Cris believes Jeremiah Smith could be the player to win the award.

The episode also dives into NFL training camp fights, including the Maxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins scuffle, Odell Beckham Jr.'s return to the Giants, the greatest defensive player in NFL history, and the Troy Aikman vs. Dan Marino debate. CC also settles Barry Sanders vs. Emmitt Smith, reveals the greatest undrafted player in NFL history, and discusses why durability is one of the most underrated traits in football. The conversation then shifts to the NBA, including LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers, whether the Eastern Conference has finally surpassed the West, and Stephen A. Smith's massive ESPN contract.

The episode wraps with fan questions covering Cris Carter's all-time NFL secondary, DeAndre Hopkins' Hall of Fame case, Drew Brees' place among the greatest quarterbacks ever, the best college programs for developing NFL players, Jalen Hurts' path to greatness, and much more.

WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE

(0:00) Trailer
(1:48) Welcome to Fully Loaded Episode 112
(5:43) Bijan Robinson & Jahmyr Gibbs Get Paid
(9:01) Is Saquon Barkley's NFL Top 100 Ranking Fair?
(12:25) Could Aaron Donald Really Return to the NFL?
(19:03) Stefon Diggs Joins the Washington Commanders
(21:06) Arch Manning's Future at Texas & His Heisman Chances (23:50) Cris Carter Picks His Heisman Favorite
(27:08) Maxx Crosby & Kirk Cousins Get Into a Training Camp Scuffle
(33:12) Odell Beckham Jr. Returns to the Giants
(38:16) Who Is the Greatest Defensive Player Ever?
(44:34) Troy Aikman vs. Dan Marino: Do Rings Matter?
(48:44) Barry Sanders vs. Emmitt Smith: Who Is the Greatest RB Ever? (51:43) The Greatest Undrafted Player in NFL History
(54:22) Is the Eastern Conference Finally Better Than the West? (1:00:12) Stephen A. Smith's Massive ESPN Contract
(1:05:24) Fan Questions

Subscribe for more Fully Loaded every week as Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the biggest stories across the NFL and NBA with insight you won't hear anywhere else. Let us know in the comments: Could Aaron Donald really return and dominate the NFL again, and where do you rank Lawrence Taylor among the greatest defensive players ever?

#FullyLoaded #CrisCarter #ShawnMeaike #NFL #AaronDonald #StefonDiggs #ArchManning #OdellBeckham #LeBronJames #NBA #StephenASmith #DrewBrees #BarrySanders #EmmittSmith

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