The U.S. just received a downgrade to its credit rating, should you worry? Last week, Moody’s announced it downgraded the United States sovereign credit rating from AAA to Aa1. While a downgrade is important to understand and can have negative consequences for interest rates, this downgrade did not seem too problematic. I mainly say that because Mo…

U.S. Tariffs are hurting China Exports from China have dropped dramatically which has weighed on China’s economy. This has caused protests due to lost jobs and wages in their economy. Exports from China to the United States dropped 20% in April, but China did pick up exports from other countries like Indonesia, Thailand and Africa. While this may h…

Why I won’t be buying Palantir technologies anytime soonWhen I’m out in public many times people ask me what my opinions are when it comes to investing, the markets or individual stocks. I have to say the one stock that people seem to be asking the most about recently is Palantir Technologies, their ticker symbol is PLTR. I believe I’m asked about …

Should the United States delist Chinese stocks? At first thought with all the craziness of the trade war it sounds like delisting all the Chinese companies from the American stock markets may be a good idea. It is important to know that there are 286 Chinese companies listed on major US stock exchanges. You’ll recognize some of the names like Aliba…

Should you invest in gold for the long term? Gold has been a great asset to hold over the last year, but I remain a skeptic of investing in gold long term. I personally don’t own any gold nor would I recommend buying gold at this point in time. While the recent gains in the price of gold look attractive, given the fact it is up over 20% so far this…

Can the heartland states save our country? The heartland states are 20 states pretty much in the center of the country. They have been regaining economic strength over the years and currently about 39% of the US population lives in these states, according to the census bureau for 2024. The population growth in this area was above the rest of the co…

In this week’s Xs and Os, Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar discuss what makes a modern safety, and discuss Trevor Lawrence’s NFL future.By SMG Sports

In this week’s Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar, the guys get into why defensive tackles are so important. They also analyze the deals given to receivers Nico Collins and Jaylen Waddle.By SMG Sports

In this week’s Xs and Os, Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar detail why the NFL is turning to press coverage, and which cornerbacks are best at it.By SMG Sports

In this week’s Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar, the guys discuss the best scheme fits from the 2024 NFL draft. 0:04 to 10:29 – Cardinals’ new secondary 10:29 to19:00 -- Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. for the Lions 19:00 to 24:11 – Eagles’ secondary with Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean 24:11 to 27:41 – Cowboys’ front with Marsh…

From Jayden Daniels to Xavier Worthy, Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar get into the best offensive scheme fits from the 2024 NFL draft 0:08 to 4:18 – How analysts and teams determine scheme fits 4:18 to 14:07 – Jayden Daniels to the Commanders 14:07 to 18:33 – Bo Nix to the Broncos 18:33 to 20:27 – Troy Franklin to the Broncos 20:27 to 23:57 – Blake Cor…

In this week’s Xs and Os, Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar get into their favorite value picks in the 2024 NFL draft. 0:00 to 7:42 – Ricky Pearsall to the 49ers 7:42 to 9:50 – Jacob Cowing to the 49ers 9:50 to 14:52 – Renardo Green to the 49ers 14:52 to 20:34 – Marshawn Kneeland to the Cowboys 20:34 to 28:02 – Malik Washington to the Dolphins 28:20 to 3…

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys discuss how NFL teams view draft prospects differently than they did a decade ago. How NFL teams evaluate prospects differently overall than 10 years ago Can you make it in the NFL today as a quarterback without second-reaction movement? Thinking like an NFL quarterback How motio…

In this week’s Xs and Os, Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar discuss Doug’s favorite underrated prospects in the 2024 NFL draft. Ricky Pearsall Malik Washington Renardo Green Max Melton Dadrion Taylor-Demerson Javon BullardBy SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys detail the NFL paths to success for Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., and J.J. McCarthy.By SMG Sports

Greg Cosell talks about his favorite 2024 NFL Draft prospects in this week’s “Xs and Os” 0:53 to 9:31 – Trey Benson, RB, Florida State 9:31 to 13:24 – Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, Purdue 13:24 to 20:08 – Anthony Gould, WR, Oregon State 20:08 to 26:12 – Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia 26:12 to 31:13 – Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington 31:13 to 34:46 – Laiatu Latu, E…

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys watch tape with Oregon quarterback Bo Nix.By SMG Sports

This week, Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar analyze the second wave of free agency in 2024. Brian Burns to the Giants Justin Fields to the Steelers Kenny Pickett to the Eagles Calvin Ridley to the Titans Hollywood Brown to the Chiefs Rondale Moore to the Falcons Texans’ new pass rush with Danielle Hunter Jets’ new pieces on offense Chase Young to the Sa…

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys review a frantic first day of NFL free agency. 00:00 - Intro 1:31 - Kirk Cousins with the Falcons 4:22 – Russell Wilson with the Steelers 8:01 – Baker Mayfield with the Bucs 9:47 – Gardner Minshew to the Raiders, and QB carousel in general 16:14 – Rams going full power 19:42 – Pa…

In this week’s Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar, the guys discuss what the scouting combine really means for NFL teams and draft prospects.By SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys review Super Bowl LVIII with tape and advanced metrics.By SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys preview Super Bowl LVIII with tape and advanced metrics.By SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys preview the NFL’s Conference Championship round with tape study and advanced metrics. Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ersBy SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys preview the NFL’s divisional round with tape study and advanced metrics. Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo BillsBy SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys preview Super Wild Card Weekend with tape study and advanced metrics. Browns at Texans Dolphins at Chiefs Steelers at Bills Packers at Cowboys Rams at Lions Eagles at BuccaneersBy SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys preview these Week 18 playoff-relevant matchups with tape study and advanced metrics: Chiefs vs Chargers Eagles vs Giants Texans vs Colts Rams vs 49ers Bills vs Dolphins Bears vs PackersBy SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys preview these Week 17 matchups with tape study and advanced metrics: Jets vs Browns Lions vs Cowboys Rams vs Giants Dolphins vs Ravens Bengals vs ChiefsBy SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys preview these Week 16 matchups with tape study and advanced metrics: Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Chargers Lions at Vikings Cowboys at Dolphins Ravens at 49ers The guys also get into how the Seahawks beat the Eagles with the same play twice, and the Bills’ amazing journey into be…

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys preview these Week 15 matchups with tape study and advanced metrics: Vikings-Bengals Bears-Browns Cowboys-Bills Ravens-Jaguars Eagles-SeahawksBy SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys preview these Week 14 matchups with tape study and advanced metrics: Rams at Ravens Seahawks at 49ers Eagles at Cowboys Packers at GiantsBy SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys preview these Week 13 matchups with tape study and advanced metrics: Seahawks at Cowboys Broncos at Texans 49ers at Eagles Chiefs at Packers Bengals at Jaguars Greg and Doug also discuss both sides of a Jaguars team that might be the AFC’s best at this moment.…

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys preview these Week 12 matchups with tape study and advanced metrics: 49ers at Seahawks Packers at Lions Raiders at Chiefs Bills at Eagles Jaguars at TexansBy SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys preview these Week 11 matchups with tape study and advanced metrics: Bengals at Ravens Cardinals at Texans Vikings at Broncos 49ers at Buccaneers Eagles at Chiefs Greg and Doug also take a deep dive on the best way for the Buffalo Bills to design the right kind of offense for Jos…

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys get into these matchups with tape study and advanced metrics: Texans at Bengals Commanders at Seahawks 49ers at Jaguars Browns at Ravens Broncos at Bills Greg and Doug also go deep on the different kinds of effective quarterback mobility.…

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys get into the biggest matchups in a Week 9 slate loaded with huge games. Titans at Steelers Dolphins “at” Chiefs Seahawks at Ravens Cowboys at Eagles Bills at BengalsBy SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys get into the biggest NFL matchups for Week 8 of the NFL season Patriots at Dolphins Browns at Seahawks Bengals at 49ers Jaguars at Steelers Greg and Doug also go deep on the Ravens’ passing game.By SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys get into Week 7’s biggest NFL matchups: Dolphins at Eagles Browns at Colts Lions at Ravens Chargers at Chiefs 49ers at Vikings Greg and Doug also get into the Jets’ amazing defenseBy SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys get into Week 6’s biggest NFL matchups Seahawks at Bengals 49ers at Browns Eagles at Jets Lions at Buccaneers Greg and Doug also get into how offenses are creating explosive passing plays with heavy personnel.By SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys get into the All-22 for Week 5’s biggest NFL matchups. Eagles at Rams Jaguars “at” Bills (London) Cowboys at 49ers Jets at BroncosBy SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys get into the All-22 for Week 4’s biggest NFL matchups. Lions at Packers Dolphins at Bills Ravens at Browns Steelers at Texans Cardinals at 49ers Cowboys at PatriotsBy SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys get into all of Week 3’s biggest NFL matchups. Giants at 49ers Bills at Commanders Chargers at Vikings Bears at Chiefs Eagles at BuccaneersBy SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys get you ready for Week 2’s biggest NFL matchups.By SMG Sports

In this week’s Xs and Os, Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar hit the All-22 to preview the five biggest games in Week 1.By SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os,” Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar detail the five NFL defenses you should be watching this season.By SMG Sports

In this week’s “Xs and Os,” Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar discuss why the Lions, Ravens, Colts, Giants, and Seahawks all have must-see offenses in 2023.By SMG Sports

In this week’s Xs and Os, Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar discuss in detail what rookie NFL quarterbacks must learn to succeedBy SMG Sports

In this week’s Xs and Os, Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar get into which positions are the toughest for rookies in their first NFL preseasons.By SMG Sports

n this week’s edition of The Xs and Os, Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar discuss how running backs can mean more in the modern NFL.By SMG Sports

In this week’s Xs and Os, Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar discuss the traits that make the ideal NFL quarterback.By SMG Sports

In this week’s Xs and Os, Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar endeavor to build the ideal receiver corps, from tight end to outside receiver to slot receiver.By SMG Sports