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The Biggest NFL Leaps Coming in 2026
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Who’s making the leap heading into the 2026 NFL season?
On this episode, Nate Tice joins the show for a deep dive into the players, coaches, and teams poised to take a major step forward this year.
Topics include:
Why the Buffalo Bills defense could become one of the AFC’s most dangerous units under new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard
Why Brian Schottenheimer and the Dallas Cowboys offense could exceed expectations in 2026
Why second-year running back Omarion Hampton and the Los Angeles Chargers offense could thrive with Mike McDaniel calling plays
Why the Cincinnati Bengals defense may be one of the NFL’s biggest bounce-back units
Underrated breakout candidates like Patrick Paul and several under-the-radar names to watch before training camp
With the NFL season approaching, this episode examines the players, coaches, and teams that could reshape the league in 2026.
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0:00 - Nate Tice joins This Is Football!
2:03 - How does Nate prepare for the season?
5:11 - Who will make the leap in 2026?
6:11 - Nate's coach to make a leap in 2026: Bills DC Jim Leonhard
14:59 - Kevin's coach to make a leap in 2026: Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer
21:12 - Nate's player to make a leap in 2026: Chargers RB Omarion Hampton
29:45 - Kevin's unit to make a leap in 2026: Bengals defense
39:48 - Nate's player to make a leap in 2026: Dolphins T Patrick Paul
43:01 - Kevin's team to make a leap in 2026: Tennessee Titans
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