In this Special Super Bowl Edition of Million Dollar Minutes, Michael Aguas is joined by three-time Super Bowl Champion Mark Schlereth for the ultimate big-game conversation—covering everything from game-day preparation and elite matchups to roster depth, quarterback play, and special teams, the areas that often decide championships.

Blending insider football IQ with the full Super Bowl experience—food, family, friends, and fun—this episode delivers both entertainment and expert analysis as fans get ready for the biggest game of the year.

Before diving into football, Mark sets the tone for a complete Super Bowl Sunday:

• TV Experience:

  • LG OLED evo TVs

  • Perfect blacks, vivid colors, ultra-smooth action, immersive sound

  • Sizes from 55” to 97”

• Food:

  • Perdue Air Fryer Ready Crispy Wings

  • Restaurant-quality wings in 18 minutes or less

  • No antibiotics, big flavor, game-day easy

• Drinks:

  • Bota Box Premium Wines

  • Easy pour, no corkscrew

  • Bright Side white blend pairs perfectly with salty snacks

For Schlereth, Super Bowl Sunday is about comfort, convenience, and quality—the same principles that apply on the field.

Mark makes his pick:

• Winner: Seattle Seahawks

• Why:

  • Best overall football over the final six weeks

  • Strong offense and defense

  • Elite special teams, a key indicator of roster depth

“When special teams cover, return, and play aggressively, it usually tells you who has the deeper team.”

• Seattle’s front seven vs. New England’s rookie left side

• Patriots surrendered heavy pressure earlier in the playoffs

• Pressure leads to sacks, turnovers, and momentum swings

• Drake May’s deep ball has been exceptional

• Seahawks’ secondary presents a major challenge

• QB mobility becomes a difference-maker if Seattle plays heavy man coverage

One of Mark’s favorite narratives:

• Former top-three pick labeled a bust

• Stops in New York, Carolina, Minnesota, and San Francisco

• Finds stability and success in Seattle

• Outduels top quarterbacks during the playoff run

“If you pitched this story to Hollywood, they’d say it’s unrealistic.”

• Jaxon Smith-Njigba (JSN)

  • Not the fastest 40-yard dash, but elite route separation

  • Instant acceleration, sharp cuts, and yards after catch

  • Strong chemistry with Sam Darnold

Mark emphasizes that football speed and separation matter more than combine numbers.

Michael presses Schlereth on how the Patriots could adjust:

• Commitment to the run game

• QB mobility on third downs

• Exploiting man-to-man coverage

• Using designed QB runs to punish pressure looks

The chess match between pressure and discipline could define the outcome.

Mark weighs in on the Denver Broncos:

• Optimistic about the future

• Praises Bo Nix’s development

• Acknowledges how hard it is to reach championship games

• Notes the AFC is loaded with young quarterback talent

“You never take these moments for granted. Getting here is hard.”

One thing is clear from the conversation:

• The NFL is stacked with young quarterbacks

• Preparation, depth, and execution still win championships

• Special teams and situational football remain decisive

This Super Bowl Edition of Million Dollar Minutes delivers:

• Championship-level football insight

• Real analysis from a three-time Super Bowl winner

• Practical game-day advice for fans

• A reminder that success—on the field or in life—comes down to preparation, depth, and execution

Game-Day Essentials (Schlereth’s Picks)Super Bowl Pick: Who Wins It All?Key Matchups That Decide the GameSeahawks Defense vs. Patriots Offensive LinePatriots QB PlayThe Sam Darnold StorylineDifference-Makers to WatchCan New England Counter Seattle’s Pressure?Broncos Outlook & the AFC LandscapeBig-Picture TakeawayFinal Thoughts