4c responds to the(un)surprising news of Cam Newton's release by the Patriots, and how the media over the years has built Newton's mirage. Despite new ownership, he explains how the Mets are still MLB's most incredible circus and why the Yadier Molina extension is proof the Cardinals are in denial. He tells which NFL teams he likes for betting purposes this 2021 NFL season and why the Chicago Bears need to start Justin Fields Week 1.

Cam cut by Belichick; Mets 👎; Yadi extension bad move; NFL teams stock up/down; Bears & Fields

4c gives full reactions to Week 1 of the NFL season and why Aaron Rodgers proves he has very little in common with Tom Brady. He explains how the Rams prove that coaching elevates great QBs and not the other way around, and quick-hit recap of the week 1 games. He offers his final prediction to the the MNF game and why Baltimore should not extend Lamar Jackson.

ARodg wk 1 disaster; Rams prove COACHING > QBs; Week 1 review; Lamar/BAL contract

4c dives right in to the Baltimore/Kansas City SNF game where Lamar Jackson still proved he is not worth $35M per year, and how Tua is destined to fail in Miami. He reacts to the 2-0 and 0-2 teams through two weeks, and explains how squads who played it "safe" in the offseason at QB are in big trouble. Lastly he gives his final prediction for MNF with the Packers & Lions!

Lamar proves not worth $35M+; Tua's destiny for failure; 2-0 & 0-2 team reactions & more

Week 4 in the NFL was full of emotional matchups for several teams, and none more than Bucs/Patriots in Foxboro. 4c explains how both Belichick and Brady proved their worth on Sunday night. He explains why Travis Kelce's statistics are very hollow among all-time TEs, and why there's trouble in San Francisco with Trey Lance forced into action for the 49ers. He reviews the play of all the rookie QBs through 4 weeks and gives props to Kliff Kingsbury and the 4-0 Arizona Cardinals.

Emotional Foxboro; Kelce not all-time great TE; 49ers Lance not ready; & props to AZ Cards

4c rips into the media and their phony reactions to the Jon Gruden resignation, explaining how fans really only care about football. He touches on Mike Shildt canned as the Cardinals manager, and good candidates to replace him. He explains why the Dallas Cowboys are the NFC favorites, and dishes on Aaron Rodgers comments to the Soldier Field fans.

Gruden emails not an NFL problem; Shildt fired; Cowboys NFC favs & Rodgers comments

4c off the top names his top HC candidates for the Bears - who must fire Matt Nagy immediately - Jaguars and Raiders with the new hiring window now open. He explains why Aaron Rodgers importance on legacy points to him staying in Green Bay after 2021, and how the SNF win for the Cowboys proved they are the biggest threat in the NFC. Also, why the Titans are more potent than the Colts, and which no. 7 Conference seeds will hold on for playoff berths? That + more!

Bears, Jags & Raiders HC candidates; Rodgers TD record/GB future; Cowboys biggest NFC threat  + more

4c kicks off explaining how the media's failures are encapsulated with NFL Media Days Roger Goodell interview, and how he's actually been a successful commissioner. Also, he touches on why the Rams will win Super Bowl LVI, and grades the Viking, Saints, Texans and Dolphins HC hires. Why a Kyler Murray for Lamar Jackson trade should happen + why the MLBPA are whiners and the Tuck Rule doc are discussed!

Super Bowl LVI prediction; Goodell's great tenure; Kyler's IG; MLBPA whiners; Tuck Rule

4c returns chatting about Brittany Matthews & Patrick Mahomes abuse on the Internet, & why the media needs to get off their moral high horse. Additionally, he hits on why Juwan Howard should've been canned by Michigan, & how his tenure as HC represents sports-wide mishap in HC hirings today. Why Matthew Stafford is NOT a Hall of Famer, and why #BanTheShift is the easiest decision for MLB. Lastly, mad props to Brian Flores, who is laying it all on the line with the public/legal allegations.

Brittany Matthews/Internet; Juwan suspension; Stafford HoF; #BanTheShift; Rodgers IG + Flores NDA

4c kicks off with reactions to Albert Pujols returning to the Cardinals, and why St. Louis will be on thin ice in 2022. He gives quick takes on the major NFL trades over the past several days, and why Jimmy G needs to be the 49ers Week 1 starter. Additionally, he hits on the phenomenal offseason the Jaguars are having, and why the Yankees will get the Aaron Judge contract finished. Plus, why the Twins deserve more credit for their success in lieu of the Carlos Correa signing.

Pujols returns; Deshaun/Matty Ice/Davante/Tyreek takes; Jimmy G/Lynch; Judge contract; Correra FA

4c begins with touching on why the St. Louis Cardinals will win the NL Central in 2022, along with his full MLB preseason predictions for the regular season. He touches on why the Blue Jays have the inside track to acquire Jose Ramirez and SOON. Additionally, why the White Sox are fools for swapping Kimbrel for Pollock, the hype of Julio Rodriguez, and why the Saints are the winner of the Philly/N.O. draft pick swap.

MLB regular season predictions; Blue Jays/Ramirez trade advantages; foolish Kimbrel trade; Julio/M's

4c kicks off with the enormous gamble FOX sports made on Tom Brady, and why it's a perilous outlook. He talks the International NFL success, and how it's a credit to Roger Goodell, and the hot water the Las Vegas Raiders are in. Why the MadBum ejection last week is a sneak peek of a bigger problem for MLB. He touches on Aaron Judge and his white hot first 6 weeks, and Ryan Tannehill's comments on mentoring Malik Willis.

Brady/FOX deal; MadBum ejection big MLB prob; Goodell Int'l success; Tannehill; Judge hot streak

4c dives into the StL Post Dispatch story uncovering the Rams relocation, and how it's confirmation countless people were duped. Also, why it does not make sense for the Saints to bring back Drew Brees, and why the Browns are foolish for banking on Deshaun Watson. Reasons John Lynch is failing the 49ers, and how Bryce Harper is more likeable than ever.

StL/Rams relocation story; Brees/NBC; 49ers Lynch failing; Deshaun investigation; new Bryce Harper

4c offers his 2022 sleeper in each the AFC and NFC to loyal bettors, and why Baker Mayfield is all-time Cleveland failure. Moreover, he hits on the The Athletic and why excellent journalists are not returning and how the manager firings in MLB show the position is still very influential.

biggest AFC/NFC 2022 sleeper; Baker trade; reasons for The Athletic lay offs; MLB manager firings

4c provides a weekend edition full of Juan Soto trade rumor thoughts, including why the Nationals are playing with fire. Plus, why Matt Carpenters revival likely wouldn't have happened outside New York, and shouts to the Seattle Mariners for 14 consecutive W's. NFL franchise tag deadline dud + more!

Nats rocking boat w/ Soto; Carpenter NYY revival; MLB Draft; M's 14-in-a-row; NFL Franchise tag dud

4c explains why giving Kyler Murray top dollar was a bad, illogical move for Arizona, and why Aaron Judge is as good as gone with his latest ASG comments. The inexplicable move by the Nationals not flying Juan Soto to the ASG, and why NIL is already a huge problem for the NCAA and college football coaches. Plus, NFL bytes as Training Camp begins!

Kyler cash bad move; Judge good as gone; Nats don't fly Soto; NIL/SEC media days + more

4c leads off defending the NFL in the injury protocol, and how TNF last week was the presence of our reactionary society. He details how the Chicago Bears have failed Justin Fields, and touches on the teams whose 2022 seasons are already over. He explains how the Harbaugh/Staley analytics movement is failing, and which MLB teams will likely be searching for a new manager in the coming days.

Tua injury backlash; defending Justin Fields; football analytics + MLB manager vacancies

4c dives into the NFL Week 5 action and specifically how the roughing the passer calls are not bad, but the rule. Also, how young NFL HCs are proving they are not ready for the job, and why Bill Belichick proved Sunday he ain't leaving New England anytime soon. Plus, previewing the MLB Division Series and NFL news & quick hits!

Roughing passer calls non issue; Staley abomination; Rhule fired; ALDS & NLDS + NFL news & notes!

4c offers thoughts on Tom Brady's retirement and details the REAL reasons why he is the GOAT. He offers his Super Bowl prediction and touches on the media landscape and its effect on fans & public. He talks about the QB carousel- and why the Packers should consider moving off Aaron Rodgers- and the best fits for each player. Lastly, he touches on the World Baseball Classic and the enormous anticipation.

Brady retires; SBowl pick; SBowl media thoughts; Rodgers 4 days in dark; Carr options + WBC ⚾️🇺🇸

4c reacts to the Aaron Rodgers announcement that he intends to play for the New York Jets, offering why it has a chance to be an utter disaster. He explains why Lamar is foolish in thinking he can receive a Deshaun Watson-style contract. Why the World Baseball Classic is so cool, and the reasons the Yanks/Mets are in a tough spot with their rosters before Opening Day. Lastly, Paul DeJong's future with the STLCards, and more news from Cardinals Spring Training.

Rodgers chooses Jets; Lamar's absent suitors; WBC popularity; Mets/Yanks injuries + STLCards notes

4c dives into Deandre Hopkins and why his new NFL team is still getting a superstar player, and why it probably isn't the Chiefs or Bills. He also touches on why Tua cannot be the long term answer in Miami, and why Washington would be foolish to trade Chase Young. He hits on the Shohei/Mets proposition, and why the STL Cardinals CAN get back in the NL Central.

D-Hop still superstar; Tua long term outlook; Shohei/Mets; STL Cards next 100 games

4c touches on the unique opportunity the Jets have to make Hard Knocks fun again, and how Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs should look to Dalvin Cook as way to capitalize in the RB market. 

How J'Marr Chase and Stefon Diggs are divas, and how college football could soon lose several legacy Head Coaches because of NIL.

Why the Mets, Padres and Cardinals are struggling, and pondering if St. Louis should trade Goldschmidt and Arenado + more!

Hard Knocks; Stefon/Ja'Marr; RB cash; NIL worries; MLB veterans/pitch clock; trade Goldy & Arenado?

4c leads off with the 49ers announcement that Trey Lance will not backup Brock Purdy, and what it says about Lance's and Sam Darnold's future in SF. Why the Jets were always destined for failure, and why 4c is officially out on Tua in Miami. Additionally, he touches on the White Sox potential relocation, how to fix the Yankees, and why the Jonathan Taylor holdout/trade demands are all for naught.

49ers/Lance future; Jets destined to fail; Tua insecure; ChiSox relocation; Yankee woes; JT/Irsay

On the eve of the NFL season, 4c delivers why he loathes NFL betting odds, and how he can help you win money this NFL season. How San Francisco has built a sustainable machine, and why Chris Jones is risking a lot by continuing to hold out. Reasons for the Bengals starting slow in 2023, and 4c's pre-season NFL predictions + more!

Why 4c doesn't like NFL betting odds; Bosa💰/Jones holdout; Bengals will start slow + AZ tanking?

4c bemoans the injury to Aaron Rodgers and how its robbed us all of entertaining football in 2023, and why the MNF loss for the Bills puts Buffalo's psyche in a fragile state. Why Joe Burrow messed up with his contract extension, and how on Sunday the Dolphins showed you Head Coach > QB. He also discusses how Dak and Mike McCarthy are hand-in-hand in Dallas, and why the Chicago Bears are a low level operation.

ARodg injury; Bills fragile psyche; Burrow straps Cinccy; McCarthy/Dak motivation; Bears debacle

4c leads off defending Justin Fields comments regarding his issues, and explains why it's an overreaction to think Payton/Russ are headed for a split in Denver. Which 0-2 teams are in trouble, and why Deion's success is nothing new for college football, but is damn good. Lastly, why the San Diego Padres will win a World Series with Bob Melvin and AJ Preller.

Defending Fields comments; Payton/Russ dynamic; 0-2 teams; Padres/Athletic report; Deion HC prowess

4c dives into the Jets disastrous 0-3 start, how HC Robert Saleh has 2 quarters of football before he potentially loses his locker room, and why Colin Kaepernick deserves no consideration from anyone. Is Travis Kelce seeking recognition with new girl friend choice? Dolphins narrow Super Bowl window, Mac's outlook in New England, and Waino's 200 wins + more!

Saleh's big wk; Kaep letter; Kelce chasing clout; MIA SBowl window; Pats/Mac future; Waino 200 Ws

4c is back and dives right into Bill Belichick's Patriots future, and why it's not as bad as advertised. Additionally, he touches on Tom Brady's comments on the NFL quality, and why the Bears must clean house after the 2023 season. STL Cardinals ramp up their offseason, and thus far it's been an A+. Lastly, he touches on Charissa Thompson's foolish remarks, and why the Chicago Cubs have provided a wise lesson for all of MLB regarding hiring managers.

Belichick future; Brady on NFL quality; STLCards Lynn/Gibson; Charissa Thompson + Cubs/Counsell

4c dives into the cushy mirage Aaron Rodgers is bringing to the New York Jets, and why the Panthers canning Frank Reich exemplifies tanking does not exist in the NFL. St. Louis adds another great arm in Sonny Gray, but will it be enough? He gives flowers to Mike McCarthy and Dak Prescott, and where will Shohei Ohtani sign for 2024?

Saleh in trouble; Reich disaster; STLCards/Gray; McCarthy/Boys rolling; Shohei sweepstakes

4c begins with the notion that Shohei Ohtani's private FA is hurting MLB, and how it's actually the exact opposite. He breaks down the Yankees trade for Alex Verdugo and its effect on pursuing Juan Soto. Zach Wilson is QB1 again. Why the transfer portal is hurting college players + dishing on the Bears reported interest in Eric Bienemy and Jim Harbaugh.

Shohei privacy; Yanks OFs; Wilson/Jet drama; Transfer portal hurting players; Bears HC rumors

4c dives into the Week 18 storylines, and explains why Belichick is likely New England's coach in 2024. How Justin Fields is fooling the Bears, and why keeping him and drafting Caleb Williams to play for Eric Bieniemy is the wild, but best move. Why Philly's issues demonstrate the need to pump the brakes on Nick Sirrianni and young HCs, and why John Harbaugh is flexing all over the NFL. Lastly, thoughts on ESPN's Ryan Clark, and his criticism of Sean Payton.

Bears need Bieniemy/USC QB; Belichick likely returns; Ravens domination; Russ benching + Eagles woes

4c previews the Super Wild Card weekend, and dives into the seven NFL head coaching vacancies, explaining how NFL owners are devaluing the position. Additionally, he tabs another five NFL teams that should consider firing their current head coach to fish in the talented pool of Belichick, Carroll, Vrabel and Harbaugh.

Wild Card preview; NFL head coach vacancies; NFL owners devaluing head coaches

Reacting to Sunday's Conference title games & the officials. A look back at the 2016 NFL Draft, & my thoughts on the Baseball of Hall of Fame

Episode 2: NFL Championship Games; why you call 16 balks in youth baseball; Goff vs Wentz; & HoF

Why the Raiders aren't rebuilding; Odell to the Browns and understanding the Giants; why Le'Veon's decision was dumb from the beginning; Kyle Shanahan's adoptions from New England; What the Chiefs don't like about Dee Ford; Live reaction to the Tannehill trade to Tennessee

Let's dump the term "rebuild"; Odell a two part convo; Le'Veon loses; KC & Dee; Miami QB who I like

4c unleashes on the proposed MLB playoff changes and why it's shame it was even publicized. The reason Dak and Jerry are having trouble negotiating, and why the Titans should ditch Ryan Tannehill for Philip Rivers. Why the Red Sox are a disgrace for trading Mookie Betts and Carlos Beltran, too, for engineering the Astros sign-stealing. Lastly, the long term viability of the XFL following Week 1.

Joke MLB playoff changes; Beltran not HoF; Mookie; Dak & Jerry at impasse; TEN-Rivers; XFL viability

4c jumps into Mizzou football with the official announcement of the Border War reinstatement. He discusses specifically what Eli Drinkwitz needs to focus on to run a successful Tigers program. He explains why Andy Dalton is a threat to Dak Prescott and his Cowboys future, along with how the Chiefs are way ahead of the rest of the AFC West. 'Last Dance' takeaways, and why Peyton Manning's wiring is perfect to be an NFL owner. Reasons why NFL Saturday's would awesome.

Border War/Mizzou's big SEC hole; Dalton a threat to Dak; Chiefs way ahead of AFC West; NFL Saturday

Pete Forsee is a sports broadcaster with a strong interest in Major League Baseball and the National Football League, but professional and college athletics at large. He lends his thoughts and opinion on sports as it relates to teams, media and society. 'the po4cast' is the all encompassing podcast for any sports fan.

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