NFL Position Groups to Watch This Season

In this episode, Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to discuss some of the most intriguing position groups or units to watch this NFL season. They begin with the news that Minnesota Vikings first-round pick J.J. McCarthy will undergo knee surgery, and share their surprisingly positive thoughts on presumed Week 1 starter Sam Darnold.

Next, Nate and Charles highlight two units that should impress this season: the Chicago Bears back seven and the Detroit Lions secondary, both of which have made significant improvements over last season.

The duo also identify some of the most interesting units to keep an eye on, including the Green Bay Packers defensive front, the New York Jets offensive line, the San Francisco 49ers defensive backs, and the new additions to the Kansas City Chiefs offense.

On the other hand, some units already appear to be on the verge of imploding. Nate and Charles discuss the Atlanta Falcons defense, the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive line, and the Cincinnati Bengals defensive line, which are all struggling.

Finally, the duo finish off the show with a lightning round of their favorite individual performances from Week 1 of NFL preseason action.

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