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This week, Justin sent in a bunch of questions about NFL contracts and how salaries are determined! Fair warning, the topic is a bit heavy, so if you're bored and don't care about numbers, tune in next week for lighter fare! Answering every question you've been afraid to ask about the game of football. Been watching football for years or just now getting started? Host J.J. Lahey speaks with a down-to-earth style to American football enjoyers of any experience level, answering questions, explaining football news, and covering every topic of the game. If you'd like to send in a question to the show, you can reach out to me on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/jjlahey, or you can leave a voicemail for the show by calling 231-714-4195. You can also text that number as well, but voicemails are awesome because then you can be part of the show too. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/footballforidiots/message

If your friend recommended this show to you, you definitely shouldn't feel offended! This podcast is created for folks who really have a burning desire to learn more about the game of football. When I say there's no such thing as a stupid question, I mean it. This is the no shame zone where you can ask any football question you want, judgement-free. If you'd like to send in a question to the show, you can reach out to me on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/jjlahey, or you can leave a voicemail for the show by calling 231-714-4195. You can also text that number as well, but voicemails are awesome because then you can be part of the show too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/footballforidiots/message

On today's inaugural episode, Jesse wants to know where the word "downs" comes from, Jamie asks if players need to get new helmets if they decide to grow their hair out, Ben wants to know what a "stinger" injury is, and EK Swizzle requested I explain what an H-back does and what position it replaces. I also explain the basic concept of downs in football and also the new college playoff system that's been proposed by the College Football Playoff Committee. Answering every question you've been afraid to ask about the game of football. Been watching football for years or just now getting started? Host J.J. Lahey speaks with a down-to-earth style to American football enjoyers of any experience level, answering questions, explaining football news, and covering every topic of the game. If you'd like to send in a question to the show, you can reach out to me on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/jjlahey, or you can leave a voicemail for the show by calling 231-714-4195. You can also text that number as well, but voicemails are awesome because then you can be part of the show too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/footballforidiots/message