Bootleg Football

EJ Snyder

Two of the biggest football junkies around, Brett Kollmann (YouTube's The Film Room) and E.J. Snyder (Senior Draft Analyst Windy City Gridiron) have teamed up to bring you a podcast packed with football goodness. We'll tackle the league from end to end and break it all down for you while sipping our favorite beverages (and giving you the low-down on those too). From the NFL Draft to the annual Hall of Fame Ballot and everything in between, we've got you covered.

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Today · 1 hr 7 min
The Bengals built themselves another window.
Our Patrons on Patreon get access to each team's Data Infographics plus bonus content all summer over at https://www.patreon.com/c/BootlegFootball Watch the next episode in the series a day early over on BZZR! -- https://bzzr.com/profile/RiyfLWXzcNht47XlvFmwn0eXPjN2 If you want to grab a bottle of the same bourbon we're drinking in this episode, you can find it here on Woodinville's store! https://woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/products/woodinville-straight-bourbon-whiskey-port-finished?utm_source=google+&utm_medium=conversion&utm_campaign=bootleg+football&utm_term=Bootleg+x+Port+Finished+Bourbon Also while you’re here, shop for Bootleg gear as well as dozens of designs for officially licensed gear for all 32 NFL teams over at Homage! Any purchase made at this link will also directly support our show -- https://homage.sjv.io/BOOTLEGSUMMER26 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Monday · 1 hr 35 min
Finally, the Browns are building the right way.
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Friday · 1 hr 19 min
Oh God, the Even Year Eagles are Back.
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July 29 · 1 hr 35 min
If not now...when?
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July 28 · 1 hr 16 min
The 147 million dollar defense that's just kind of okay.
Our Patrons on Patreon get access to each team's Data Infographics plus bonus content all summer over at https://www.patreon.com/c/BootlegFootball Watch the next episode in the series a day early over on BZZR! -- https://bzzr.com/profile/RiyfLWXzcNht47XlvFmwn0eXPjN2 If you want to grab a bottle of the same bourbon we're drinking in this episode, you can find it here on Woodinville's store! https://woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/products/woodinville-straight-bourbon-whiskey-port-finished?utm_source=google+&utm_medium=conversion&utm_campaign=bootleg+football&utm_term=Bootleg+x+Port+Finished+Bourbon Also while you’re here, shop for Bootleg gear as well as dozens of designs for officially licensed gear for all 32 NFL teams over at Homage! Any purchase made at this link will also directly support our show -- https://homage.sjv.io/BOOTLEGSUMMER26 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 27 · 1 hr 22 min
Everyone's favorite sleeper pick.
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July 23 · 1 hr 25 min
The Patriots got better...but also worse?
Use code BOOTLEG at https://Ridge.com for 10% off! Our Patrons on Patreon get access to each team's Data Infographics plus bonus content all summer over at https://www.patreon.com/c/BootlegFootball Watch the next episode in the series a day early over on BZZR! -- https://bzzr.com/profile/RiyfLWXzcNht47XlvFmwn0eXPjN2 If you want to grab a bottle of the same bourbon we're drinking in this episode, you can find it here on Woodinville's store! https://woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/products/woodinville-straight-bourbon-whiskey-port-finished?utm_source=google+&utm_medium=conversion&utm_campaign=bootleg+football&utm_term=Bootleg+x+Port+Finished+Bourbon Also while you’re here, shop for Bootleg gear as well as dozens of designs for officially licensed gear for all 32 NFL teams over at Homage! Any purchase made at this link will also directly support our show -- https://homage.sjv.io/BOOTLEGSUMMER26 Time stamps: 0:00 We tried to warn you 1:53 2025 Recap 8:43 The Pats weren't schedule merchants 10:35 How will the run game improve in 2026? 17:50 Drake Maye still has room to improve 26:42 If only the D could finish 31:12 The secondary is awesome 35:38 Get this data! 37:02 New England's Power Structure 45:55 Will this Free Agency class be enough? 56:36 The A.J. Brown trade 59:29 Draft class overview 1:19:09 Ceiling and Floor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 22 · 1 hr 33 min
Where else would you rather be?
Our Patrons on Patreon get access to each team's Data Infographics plus bonus content all summer over at https://www.patreon.com/c/BootlegFootball Watch the next episode in the series a day early over on BZZR! -- https://bzzr.com/profile/RiyfLWXzcNht47XlvFmwn0eXPjN2 If you want to grab a bottle of the same bourbon we're drinking in this episode, you can find it here on Woodinville's store! https://woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/products/woodinville-straight-bourbon-whiskey-port-finished?utm_source=google+&utm_medium=conversion&utm_campaign=bootleg+football&utm_term=Bootleg+x+Port+Finished+Bourbon Also while you’re here, shop for Bootleg gear as well as dozens of designs for officially licensed gear for all 32 NFL teams over at Homage! Any purchase made at this link will also directly support our show -- https://homage.sjv.io/BOOTLEGSUMMER26 Time Stamps: 0:00 Is THIS the year the Bills finally win it all? 3:40 2025 Recap & The Sean McDermott Firing 9:05 Effectiveness Summary 12:06 So about the run defense... 20:07 The engine of the offense 29:02 Get access to all of this data! 30:27 Buffalo's Power Structure: The Same, but New 42:26 A busy Free Agency 55:33 Brandon Beane cooked? 1:15:16 How did the Chiefs make this roster philosophy work while Buffalo couldn't? 1:26:29 Ceiling and Floor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 21 · 1 hr 28 min
De’Von Achane and the power of friendship vs The World
Our Patrons on Patreon get access to each team's Data Infographics plus bonus content all summer over at https://www.patreon.com/c/BootlegFootball Watch the next episode in the series a day early over on BZZR! -- https://bzzr.com/profile/RiyfLWXzcNht47XlvFmwn0eXPjN2 If you want to grab a bottle of the same bourbon we're drinking in this episode, you can find it here on Woodinville's store! https://woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/products/woodinville-straight-bourbon-whiskey-port-finished?utm_source=google+&utm_medium=conversion&utm_campaign=bootleg+football&utm_term=Bootleg+x+Port+Finished+Bourbon Also while you’re here, shop for Bootleg gear as well as dozens of designs for officially licensed gear for all 32 NFL teams over at Homage! Any purchase made at this link will also directly support our show -- https://homage.sjv.io/BOOTLEGSUMMER26 Time stamps: 0:00 Are the Dolphins finally swimming in the right direction? 3:15 2025 Recap 8:54 It will get worse before it gets better 11:09 Get access to the data! 12:34 Power Structure 17:00 What will the Dolphins' scheme look like in 2026? 28:08 Can Malik Willis be the guy? 39:15 Building an entirely new roster 48:48 Filling holes in the Draft 1:18:31 How have last year's rookies grown since being drafted? 1:24:21 Ceiling and Floor for 2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 20 · 1 hr 23 min
It cannot possibly get worse.
Our Patrons on Patreon get access to each team's Data Infographics plus bonus content all summer over at https://www.patreon.com/c/BootlegFootball If you want to grab a bottle of the same bourbon we're drinking in this episode, you can find it here on Woodinville's store! https://woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/products/woodinville-straight-bourbon-whiskey-port-finished?utm_source=google+&utm_medium=conversion&utm_campaign=bootleg+football&utm_term=Bootleg+x+Port+Finished+Bourbon Also while you’re here, shop for Bootleg gear as well as dozens of designs for officially licensed gear for all 32 NFL teams over at Homage! Any purchase made at this link will also directly support our show -- https://homage.sjv.io/BOOTLEGSUMMER26 Time stamps: 0:00 It's Jets day! 5:11 What happened in 2025? 7:59 Why was this defense so awful? 21:09 There's still some good bones here! 25:52 Patreon bonuses! 27:17 The Jets' power structure 38:28 Free Agency overview 56:29 Draft and UDFA overview 1:09:44 Are the Jets too good to get good? 1:19:46 Ceiling and Floor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 25 · 1 hr 12 min
We are now in the "earnestly watch Uzbekistan play soccer on a Tuesday" portion of the NFL offseason
Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BOOTLEG10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/bootleg to get an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 for FREE in your AG1 Welcome Kit! And grab the next generation razor from Harrys for only $10 at www.Harrys.com/BOOTLEG Reminder that all of our Patrons on Patreon get access to bonus content during the summer series at https://www.patreon.com/c/BootlegFootball Time Stamps: 0:00 Welcome back! 2:35 How to stop 12/13p offenses? 12:53 How valuable is versatility, actually? 20:23 Which positions are underpaid? 36:53 What's our favorite tool? 46:39 Why do you hate my favorite QB? 59:25 The difference between "good" and "bad" owners Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 9 · 51 min
The best defenders under the age of 26
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June 3 · 1 hr 26 min
The Avengers traded for Thanos, basically.
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April 30 · 1 hr 29 min
The Nine Draft hauls that just made sense.
The Nine Draft hauls that just made sense.
April 22 · 1 hr 25 min
The Keys to the 2026 NFL Draft | Bluechip Committee Ep. 04
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April 18 · 45 min
Daniel Jeremiah's roster building philosophy
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April 14 · 1 hr 23 min
The 10 Defensive Gems of the 2026 NFL Draft
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April 3 · 1 hr 6 min
The 10 Gems of the 2026 NFL Draft | Offense
The 10 Gems of the 2026 NFL Draft | Offense
March 29 · 2 hr 1 min
Build the Roster or Draft the Savior | Bluechip Committee Ep. 3
On this episode of The Bluechip Committee, Trevor Sikkema and Connor Rogers - joined by special guests Brett Kollmann and EJ Snyder from Bootleg Football - debate the age-old NFL Draft question: Should you draft a Quarterback first or should you start by building-up the team roster? Trevor, Connor, Brett, and EJ also discuss the Fernando Mendoza vs Ty Simpson debate, prospects they love, hate and some prospects that EVERYONE is sleeping on. Finally, we give you the tools we use to evaluate players and take a question from you! Go to www.Factormeals.com and use code Bootleg50Off to get 50% OFF your first Factor box plus free breakfast for 1 year! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando! Get 20% off and free shipping with promo code BOOTLEG at www.shopmando.com! Go to www.FastGrowingTrees.com/BOOTLEG and use code BOOTLEG for 20% off your first order! Timecodes: 0:00 Welcome back! 3:06 Should rookie QBs start immediately? 21:09 Build the team first, or draft the QB first? 33:41 Mendoza vs Simpson 41:16 Back to the main topic... 54:54 Players we're higher on than consensus 1:12:52 Players we're lower on than consensus 1:29:52 Day three guys we LOVE 1:39:26 Tools we use for evals 1:51:30 Fan question! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
March 23 · 54 min
Is this Draft Class Actually Bad?
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