Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen And Mike Williams Talk Running Back Market + Rivers vs. Herbert

Recorded: August 16th 2023 | On this weeks episode it is just the boy Willy again for the intro. He recaps our trip to LA from our training camp tour with the Chargers and Raiders. We also hit on Josh Jacobs finally coming to deal after a long hold out. We hit all of the segments along with the boys might be doing a fantasy league so hit the comments with punishments.
Our first interview we sit down with running back from the Chargers, Austin Ekeler. We didn't have him for very long but it's a good conversation. We touch on all of Ekeler's business adventures along with what he would like to once he is done with football. The guys also get into the massive topic that's been circulating the league surrounding the running back market. Austin gives his thoughts on what the running backs can do to try switch up the market. He says that it's not fair for the entire running back community to based off the average where there are outliers who headline the position group.
In the second interview we sit down with the Chargers stud wide receivers, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. This convo is all over the place spanning from biggest try hards on the team to the difference between Herbert and Rivers as quarterbacks. They get into how Keenan felt when they drafted Mike in the first round and if there was any type of resentment towards Mike. Keenan also talks about the art that goes into releases and route running. Keenan and Mike are funny duo and fit in great with the guys. Tap in and enjoy!
0:00 Start pod
1:50 We are close to 400k
4:46 LA Recap
9:48 Josh Jacobs is back
17:18 Shoutout no free shoutout
30:00 Twisted question
33:43 Will shares a poem
38:18 Tier talk
48:32 The boys might start a fantasy league
52:19 Shittiest moment
59:42 AUSTIN EKELER INTERVIEW STARTS
59:50 Austin was was Will’s landlord
1:00:56 What is his end goal after football?
1:02:44 When did he feel comfortable to start doing things outside of football
1:03:40 Veteran mentors he had on the team
1:05:07 What was it like taking Melvin Gordon’s job
1:08:06 How he feels about the Running Back market and where he wants it to go
1:15:55 KEENAN ALLEN + MIKE WILLIAMS INTERVIEW STARTS
1:15:59 Biggest try hard on the team
1:18:16 How Keenan became so good at running routes and is there an art to it
1:24:54 How Mike committed to Clemson
1:26:44 How Keenan chose his college
1:28:24 What was the dynamic between Mike and Keenan when Mike got drafted
1:32:04 Talk about Phil Rivers and Rivers vs Herbert
1:37:03 What’s it like playing for Coach Staley
1:38:19 There stance on In and Out
1:39:49 Who are a couple DBs and teams that give them problems
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[@cpainyourass]

As a lifelong chargers fan this is amazing.

[@BussinWithTheBoys]

Gotta get the boys on the bus in Nashville!!

[@ZanderW23]

@@BussinWithTheBoysgotta get Herbert on the podcast

[@zeric_]

Keenan and Mike Williams seg was hilarious. Props to Philip Rivers he doesn't get enough credit

[@Bigdogjacob]

Gotta have Keenan on the bus for a longer convo, dude would be mad funny in a less serious environment

[@BussinWithTheBoys]

Definitely need him back!!

[@gabriellazerus167]

@@BussinWithTheBoysPNG

[@Arguing101]

Keenan-Mike interviews are always GOATed

[@edgoat14]

They have gotten funnier together over time. They used to be awkward lol

[@Derosa1016]

Austin has to be one of the most well spoken athletes I’ve heard do an interview, great insight, great mind. Cheers fellas 1:14:18 please run this back!

[@MrBwkhattab]

Love the dynamics of Keenan and Mike Dub! Loved this episode!

[@Ramiz112]

As a life long chargers fan, season ticket holder and die hard bussin with the boys fan, this video is my KZbin Mecca.

[@JEkawaiolaP14]

Lezgo!!! The Bolt gang getting some luv finally!!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ Great episode!!!

[@PMTCommenter.]

Will hit a complete ““You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”-Wayne Gretzky”-Michael Scott” with that poem reading 💀

[@robsargeant4737]

“I’m a whopper GUY” 😅 amazing moment 🍔

[@pubsportstalk9681]

One hell of an episode boys!

[@johncastellanos9529]

That was an AWESOME interview with KA13 and MW81. I have scoured the internet for someone to ask chargers players the difference between Rivers and Herbert? And even though you guys didn't dive deep into it, you did cover it and I love the responses. I absolutely LOVE Justin Herbert, but I truly believe Philip Rivers is the GOAT! And I love to hear players tell stories about him. Great interview!

[@DarkDecimus]

Bussin w/ the Bad Friends....what?! Can't wait! Gonna be a blast, what a great crossover.

[@MiJammiSports]

Fire episode by the boys, as always

[@OmgitzxReacTiveV2]

400k is nothing lets get 500k boys. Proud af!

[@noahparra2950]

Man this is gonna be a BANGER

[@Derosa1016]

Keenan Allen spitting facts 1:39:45 Freshmade Whopper with cheese and bacon is so damn good

[@justmep5944]

"I check my mail everyday" LMFAOOOOOOOOO I am hollering

[@bNasty8619]

Been a Charger fan my whole life! I love this!! Bolt Up ⚡️⚡️

[@rickyg6282]

What an episode! Charge On!!!⚡

[@t3hfrankie1]

This was awesome as a Chargers fan.

[@ryanshumway8516]

Yoooo come on fellas, 500k realistic goal by end of year? The Boys playing it safe with those goals. I’m not shitting on 500k subscribers, cuz im all about the show and what you’ve accomplished already is fucking impressive. I just got more faith in the boys and clearly think we need to pump those expectations up. I 100 percent believe you guys will hit the 750k target and would not be shocked at all if you hit a Milli by end of year. Season hasn’t even started yet, so that number is gonna start jumping by the time week 3 rolls around. I’m willing to bet it all that you hit that 750k mark when week 9 rolls around, and if not u gotta add another body to that social media / marketing team and get this shit blasted everywhere.

[@BussinWithTheBoys]

Would be HYPE

[@TheDustbutt5]

I just love the fact that Taylor ALWAYS brings up the burger tier talk. I'm an in n out guy through and through you know what you're going to get. I'm with you Taylor

[@davidlambert9436]

KA13 being a whopper guy makes my day

[@leehoward5566]

It’s a good day for a pod with the boys

[@adamcartwright6220]

Hell yeah! Football is upon us!!

[@doeyjonuts8035]

RB Rookie contracts should be a 2 year deal with player option. Then an RB can sign a long term contract in their "prime" after showing what they got.

[@GTFCEO]

This has been cool so far, I never understood fantasy football but the fact it's really just like spending more time with the boys, shit talking, I understand it

[@justinsmith293]

This should be getting a lot of views

[@ronhouse8121]

This pod just gets better every week

[@PsychItsMike]

Mike Will is hilarious, "Somebody took it" lol

[@TheOxzr]

Come to the Iron Bowl this fall in Auburn

[@xCradleKingx]

For a fantasy punishment, make the last place team owner take the SAT - as if they were about to enter college. Can’t wait to try this one.

[@ryanyutzler3441]

Welcome to Bussin for your boys 😎

[@DarkDecimus]

Being too cold vs too hot....im a summer. Being too cold hurts, the constant shivering, teeth clacking, muscles tense, wind blasts making your eyes water and skin getting chapped. Summer is where it's at. Yes no football or first half of hoops, but you get baseball and maybe more important....sundresses & swimsuits....i mean come on, boys....what are we talking about!?

[@Joe-vg6ii]

INTRO VIBES! NEVER APOLIGIZE FOR THE INTRO VIBES!!!!!!! LFG BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@adeanda92]

Could watch this all day. Would love to see Herbert and Rivers in there one day. Even though I know it won't

[@calebingram44]

Good vibes only

[@lukeposton3486]

The boys need to come to the Tennessee Georgia game at Neyland this year for the fall tour🍊

[@thomassenemounnarath3278]

To watch the vols lose? I will save my money

[@TheWildYak42]

Gotta come to autzen stadium in Eugene for an Oregon game! They’re putting big money into billboards and branding this offseason. Expecting a lot this season. No better time to visit especially with us being future big ten opponents!

[@andrewespinoza692]

I've been waiting for the chargers love since day 1

[@smitty1281]

Notre Dame v Pitt in South Bend Oct.28th! would love to see the boys there

[@ghostfvceg6303]

Let’s fuggin go boys! 🎉

[@Daniel-nv6lb]

Y’all gotta come to oxford for a game I know our AD and coach Kiffin would set y’all up!

[@markowens1148]

Alabama at Texas A&M in October. College station is wild

[@artvandelay6306]

State College, PA, boys! Happy Valley!

[@tonysantos2464]

November 25th, Territorial Cup, Arizona State vs Arizona in Tempe.

[@Vinnycueva555]

Bring the college tour to Notre Dame, also can you make a boys Diamond hat in Giants colors?

[@JW-28]

CFB this saturday, boys. LFG

[@tylerolson6505]

THE BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Timah0212]

Letting the boys(fans) in on the fantasy football league would be amazing

[@TheSilkyfingers]

Tha Boys have officially made it. Redbar obviously loves you guys. Lol. Shit was fuckin hilarious.

[@garrettglauser7870]

Oregon at Utah! The bussin community is strong here in Salt Lake!

[@SpencerAllacher]

Need the boys out to a K-state game 🫡

[@spencerjones252]

Boys, need you at ECU vs Marshall on Sept 9th

[@cpf4219]

1:32:05 awesome! we need a PR doc stat

[@dustinnorton7968]

Come see the BOY ERIC WOOD, coach Jeff Brohm and LOUISVILLE!!! Home games against Notre Dame and rival Kentucky are the best home games this year. Easy 3 hour drive from Nashville… Louisville is FOR THE BOYS!!!

[@PFBALLER25]

COME TO THE IDAHO VS MONTANA GAME IN MOSCOW IDAHO 🤝

[@gopokes9326]

Jack can you release what polls your commish did for your fanasty football so I can incorporate it in my league

[@denverbuerge]

Winter for sure

[@heyitsbarish]

Will really hitting that brick wall limiter hard this morning

[@eddiethedodgeman6758]

Interview 17 Philip Rivers and 12 Stan Humphries and 14 Dan Fouts. All on the same stage. All sitting in front of some gorgeous Ram Trucks

[@ericicopini4955]

The Boys!!!!

[@C_Castillo]

Im straight from SD , that damn hurricane was over hyped, as a dessert city, it was probably like a weekly amount of rain from Washington state that we got, it wasnt that bad

[@noahevans2021]

Tampa for sure boys

[@user-tm3ik8vr5o]

When Comp says, "it actually reminds me of this poem I was reading earlier," and dusts off something not written by Dr Seuss or Shel Silverstein...it's gonna be a good day.

[@staieraphael8403]

Let’s go!!!!!! Bussin boys whisky!!!!!

[@peckerdecker6550]

Would love to see y’all at Tennessee Tech University. My cousins a huge titans fan, he has season tickets and doesn’t miss a game. He’s been a fan for a long time. Im a Giants fan so we don’t have any beef. Should come by

[@jr_30]

The boys needs to make a stop at Mizzou homecoming for the fall tour against the Gamecocks October 21st!

[@Jake.E75]

3:45 is week 3 decided? Washington plays at Michigan st.

[@robertbullard-te6dq]

LSU @ Miss St. Starkvegas for an LSU game is beyond exciting

[@KSmith007]

5 Guys over In n out ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@wowiez805]

The way they played off the NIL pay before it was legal…so professional 😂😂😂

[@kylekelcourse6368]

Come to down to College Station boys 🤙🏻

[@MichaelSwg]

its cute how mike looks at keenan like an older brother

[@robsargeant4737]

Mike and Keenan are awesome

[@haydenhardin4603]

The boys gotta go to an OU game this year

[@jrags717]

Gotta come happy valley to penn state for the Michigan game

[@dustinnorton7968]

Live streaming your fantasy draft would be good content 👍

[@dark-boson3697]

BOLT UP!!⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@vanillathundr24]

Just learned what “hyper focus” means lol

[@NickMendez2321]

Chargers fans skip to 59:30 , you’re welcome! ⚡️

[@jakehines1196]

Bussin w/ the bad friends is solid, but what about a 2 bears 1 bus???

[@c1utchzilla]

Yall have to go to a night game at the real Death Valley in Baton Rouge!!!!

[@jonathanhuaracha9714]

Summer workouts 🫶

[@ryanb6860]

austin is a dope conversationalist. when he inevitably falls off a cliff during his 28th birthday season, he will be able to have a nice analyst career next year

[@dken1149]

🔥🔥🔥

[@colestreyle2490]

gotta hit pitt wvu week 3 for the backyard brawl

[@bernieb5214]

Bruh the damn interviews don’t start till damn near an hour in! Let’s put a damn time stamp on this boys damn

[@ericicopini4955]

Montana/Montana State game November 18th

[@jakemartinez6348]

Y’all should go 50 miles north to Austin Peay for a football game, the energy of a mid major is unlike no other

[@jorjajohnson7327]

The Boys needs to get to The Grove!

[@loganfischer3132]

you guys should do a live draft

[@barbiebitch04]

Hey its the 805 central coast cali boyyeeee❤

[@TylerD13]

Leave a like for the boys it’s the least we can do!

[@kobeking16]

Keenan calling himself a whopper guy is fucking hilarious

[@OmgitzxReacTiveV2]

Get NF on the POD!

[@JasonBraud]

Ole Miss.. The Grove

[@fadezzz246]

Come to WVU!

[@anthonyhoehler7603]

Fantasy football punishment…. The Beer Mile. 4 beers 4 laps. Can let the winner choose what type of beer.