Outside Zone
Alex and Zack talk about all things NFL, college football, and the NFL draft. They share their thoughts on player signings, trades, and coaching hires.
Episodes
130 episodes
Conference Sleepers for the 2026 College Football Season
In this episode of the podcast, Alex and Zack go through each of the Power 4 conferences in college football and give their sleeper for 2026. They talk about which teams could make waves and which ones could play for a conference title. They la...
Ranking the Best Trios in the NFL
In this episode, Alex and Zack create a list of the top trios in the NFL and discuss which teams have the best starting units at different positions.
Building an NFL Team of Young Stars
In this episode of the podcast, Alex and Zack take turns picking players drafted in the last few years to build a team of young, ascending stars.
Buying & Selling Stock on Teams in the AFC
In this episode, Alex and Zack go through and look at every team in the AFC that finished second last and last in their division and debate which teams are worth buying stock on.
Buying & Selling Stock on the Future for Every NFC Team
In this episode, Alex and Zack talk about the latest news in the NFL before getting into their segment about the future outlook for every NFC team. They each look at the next 3-4 years for every NFC team and decide if they want to sell or buy s...
Players to Watch for the 2026 College Football Season & A Supplemental Draft?
In this episode of the podcast, Alex and Zack discuss the possible College Football Playoff expansion and the news of Brendan Sorsby at Texas Tech. They talk about the possibility of a supplemental draft and how the NFL would handle Sorby's sit...
NFL Schedule Release Reactions
In this episode, Alex and Zack talk international matchups and holiday games in the NFL. They also talk about teams with difficult and easy schedules for 2026.
Predicting 2027 NFL Draft Headlines & Final Draft Thoughts
In this episode, Alex and Zack start off by predicting the headlines for the 2027 NFL Draft. They later go through and talk about a few teams who could have done more in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Picking NFL Draft Winners
In this episode of the podcast, Alex and Zack go through and pick out some of their favorite draft classes from the 2026 NFL Draft. They start off the episode by talking about the surprising draft slide of Garrett Nussmeier and then later discu...
Questions About the 2026 NFL Draft
In this episode, Alex and Zack discuss the future of teams like the Arizona Cardinals and where players like Carnell Tate might end up on night one of the 2026 NFL Draft. They later go through and pick out a few prospects who they think can out...
2026 NFL Mock Draft
In this episode, Alex and Zack do their annual mock draft. In the lead up to the 2026 NFL Draft, Alex and Zack go back and forth, picking players for each team drafting in the first round of the NFL Draft.
NFL Draft Position Group Highlights
In this episode, Alex and Zack each pick out a few positon groups in the upcoming NFL Draft and highlight several players they have their eyes on. They also talk about the question of age when it comes to drafting marquee prospects.
NFL Free Agency Recap & Player Trades
In this episode, Alex and Zack talk about the big free agency signings and trades in the NFL from the 2026 offseason. They highlight teams like the New York GIants, Las Vegas Raiders, and New York Jets. They also talk about the trades made by t...
End of Season NFC North Round Table
In this episode, Alex and Zack welcome a few special guests to discuss the end of the NFL season for the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. They talk biggest surprises, disappointments, and needs for both the Bears and Packers heading into th...
Super Bowl LX Preview & Latest Coaching Hires
In this episode, Alex and Zack break down the matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots heading into Super Bowl Sunday. They talk about what each team needs to do to win, and a few key matchups on both sides of the ball....
Picking Favorite NFL Coaching Hires & Talking NFL Conference Championships
In this episode, Alex and Zack share their thoughts on the recent coaching hires in the NFL. They talk about a few of their favorite hires in the coaching cycle and discuss the future of certain teams like the Cleveland Browns. Later in the epi...
NFL Conference Championship Previews Plus a CFB Natty Recap
To start off this episode, Alex and Zack discuss the College Football National Championship game and later give their thoughts about the draft future of Frenando Mendoza. Alex and Zack spend time breaking down the AFC and NFC Conference Champio...
Previewing the CFP Natty & Early Transfer Portal Thoughts
In this episode, Alex and Zack share their thoughts on the CFP semifinal games before previewing the national title game of Miami vs. Indiana. They later talk about the early moves in the transfer portal, including the additions made by Texas, ...
Picking Wildcard NFL Games & Predicting Super Bowl Matchups
In this episode, Alex and Zack discuss a few of the head coaching firings in the NFL before they run through wildcard weekend of the NFL playoffs and give their picks for each game. They both also share their predictions for which teams will pl...
Picking CFB Playoff Semifinals & Transfer Portal Chatter
In this episode, Alex and Zack talk about the opening of the transfer portal and a few coaching moves in college football. They discuss the quarterfinals in the College Football Playoffs before giving their picks for each CFP semifinal game.
Picking Quarterfinal Games in the College Football Playoffs & Talking NFL QBs
In this episode, Alex and Zack go through the second round of the College Football Playoff and predict the winners of each quarterfinal matchup. On the NFL side of things, they talk about ascending young quarterbacks, and what the Miami Dolphin...
Picking the College Football National Champion Plus NFL Playoff Talk
In this episode, Alex and Zack go through the College Football Playoff bracket and give their winners for every game in round one. They then give their predictions for the winner of the College Football Playoffs. Later in the episode, Alex and ...
What is Notre Dame Doing? Plus, the NFL Playoff Picture is Crytstalizing
In this episode, Alex and Zack start off talking about Notre Dame and the school's decision to opt out of a bowl game after being left out of the College Football Playoffs. They talk about what it could mean for the sport, and the program, goin...
Selling & Buying Stock on Six NFL Teams
In this episode, Alex and Zack discuss the potential chaos that could come to the College Football Playoff rankings heading into Conference Championship weekend. They talk about Lane Kiffin and other notable college football hirings. Alex and Z...
Separating Pretenders from Contenders in the NFL
In this episode, Alex and Zack go through their list of NFL teams with good records and determine who is for real, and who is not. They also discuss teams with poor records that could be poised to make a run down the stretch. Also, Alex and Zac...