The Zaslow Files: Deep Conversations and Omelette Debates
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Is the Vegas Omelette Bar worth the wait?
We've got Jonathan Zaslow on the way to talk about the greatest first overall pick in NFL, nay, sports history. In the meantime, after another march filled with madness, I've got regions on my brain. If you ask anybody what the four points on a compass are, they'll say north, south, east, west, which is kind of weird because we read left to right as our society, as you may have heard, so you'd think it'd be west, north, east, south, right? You wouldn't say North, East, West, South, except when you say the acronym NEWS, N-E-W-S. What's it all mean?
What are Jonathan Zaslow's thoughts on fashion: Gold Jacket vs Green Jacket?
I don't know! But one thing's clear, putting those directionals in order gets easier when you do it by NFL division over the past decade, at least if you're trying to rank the quality of said divisions, which happen to pair up very neatly by region. Long story short, the West times two is best. or our best. The NFC West is the only division with more than one team to win a Lombardi over the last 10 years. Matter of fact, the Cardinals are the only team from that division who hasn't at least played in a Super Bowl during that stretch. And the AFC's version of the West, which for some reason includes a team based in Missouri,
How does Jonathan Zaslow view the current state of NFL divisions?
or Kansas now, I'm not clear. Either way, it's the Chiefs I'm talking about. And the Chiefs have made five Super Bowl appearances over just the last seven years, and that leaves out last year. Plus the three Lombardis to go along with those ones won by the Rams and Seahawks. So like I say, the West is the number one region in all of football America. And that brings me to the other side of the equation, the two South divisions, the two worst. in the NFL. Over the last four seasons, the NFC South has had one team, the 24 Bucks, win double-digit games. One! Win double-digit games and it was just 10 games in the age of 17 game seasons. Even Tom Brady had a losing record in his final season. The NFC South broke the GOAT.
Sure, he was roughly the age of the Pittsburgh Steelers, 2026, starting QB when that happened. But still, it is weird the South is the only one division besides the NFC West to have had more than one team reach a Super Bowl over the last decade. But even those come with baggage because of Tom Brady. He delivered that 21 Lombardi, which predictably is and always will be remembered as his and his alone. The Bucks and the fans, just a vessel to wield against his old rival Bill Belichick, with whom he teamed up six years prior to 28-3 the South's Atlanta Falcons. Brady's Patriots passed the baton on to Allen's Bills in the AFC East, and the Eagles' soap opera has yielded success in awards season. And as for the two Norths, they haven't been to a lot of Super Bowls over the last decade, but they've been lousy with high-end QBs, future Hall of Famers, and Super Bowl contenders.
So the East and the North regions are kind of like the two guys in the middle of a good four-man bobsled. Not first, not last, not deeply important, but not bringing up the rear either. No, that's the South's job. Why? Because in SEC country, Sunday just means less. P.S. The Big Ten now means more on Saturdays, too. But we can talk about that at a later date. Let's start the show.
Yes, hi, and hello, my fellow football Americans. Welcome to Football America, presented as ever by our pals over at DraftKings. DraftKings, the crown is yours. It's episode number 59. We have a lot to get to here. We're at the time of this recording, exactly two weeks away from the kickoff of the draft on the banks of the Three Rivers. Pittsburgh, PA, can't wait to get out there. Me and Lucy Rodin are going to be chiming in on the big live stream with Levitard and everybody else. I don't know if this character is going to be there, but let's say hello to him right now. You know him from Zazz Show, as well as the aforementioned Levitard Show.
Who is considered the greatest first overall pick in NFL history?
It's our pal Jonathan Zaslow. What's the poop, fella? How you been? Hello, Dave. How are you? Good to see you. I'm well. I'm well. You came back from vacation a little bit early. I want to hear about that, but first we have to tend to our usual business here.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
Is the Vegas Omelette Bar worth the wait?
0:00–0:33
2
What are Jonathan Zaslow's thoughts on fashion: Gold Jacket vs Green Jacket?
0:33–1:11
3
How does Jonathan Zaslow view the current state of NFL divisions?
1:11–3:57
4
Who is considered the greatest first overall pick in NFL history?
3:57–6:25
5
What makes a player a bust in the NFL draft?
6:25–7:49
6
How does Jonathan Zaslow feel about comparisons between LeBron James and Michael Jordan?
7:49–10:08
7
What are the implications of the recent NFL draft discussions?
10:08–13:28
8
What is the significance of Mario Lemieux in NHL history?
13:28–53:28
Speakers
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