The Ryen Russillo Podcast Best CFB Transfers and Arch's Issues With Max Olson. Plus, a Deep Dive on the Chiefs' Struggles With Mitchell Schwartz.
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Sep 17, 2025 
Max Olson, a college football writer at ESPN, dives into the impact of transfer QBs like Jackson Arnold and Carson Beck, along with surprising teams this season. He highlights why programs are leaning towards proven players from the portal, while previewing key matchups like Texas Tech vs. Utah and assessing Arch Manning's early struggles. Mitchell Schwartz, former NFL tackle, breaks down issues with offensive line play across the league, the challenges faced by the Chiefs, and shares anecdotes from his playing career. Plus, some lighthearted life advice!
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Arch Manning Needs Time
- Arch Manning has not shown top‑10 college QB play yet and needs time to develop.
- Olson cautions media expectations outpaced reality and stresses he wasn't ready to start Day One at Texas.
Monday Night: Injuries Exposed Protection
- Mitchell Schwartz describes Monday Night's Tampa‑Houston game where injuries and replacements exposed protection breakdowns.
- He highlights Daniel Hunter as a uniquely difficult pass rusher whose traits wrecked tackle confidence.
Defenses Are Designing To Deceive
- Defenses now install complex disguises early, making offensive line and QB jobs harder.
- Schwartz says modern designer blitzes and disguised looks increase pregame workload and reduce predictable preseason reps.