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Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 8min

All 25-and-under team, future of the RB position, Commanders sale

Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson and Charles McDonald discuss the finalized sale of the Washington Commanders and Dan Snyder's legacy, the discourse around the league over the value of the running back position, Evan Engram's new contract and Dak Prescott before drafting the best team they can with only players aged 25 and under.00:35 - The sale of the Washington Commanders is expected to be finalized today. Robinson and McDonald give their lasting memories of now former owner Dan Snyder's legacy in Washington, including some big free agency misses, a decaying stadium and more. Both believe brighter days are ahead for Commanders fans.9:25 - The running back pay scale is reaching its tipping point as players are now publicly speaking out about the unfair nature of the running back market. Robinson puts forth a potential solution: getting rid of the franchise tag. He thinks the NFLPA should be all in on removing the franchise tag in the next CBA, as it will force teams to pay RBs before they run out of tread on the tires after 5-6 years. It'll be interesting to see how long Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs hold out of training camp.20:45 - The Jacksonville Jaguars signed TE Evan Engram to a contract extension. Engram was a key part of their offense last year, but neither host thought this deal would get done before the deadline last Monday. Engram looks to be one of Trevor Lawrence's favorite weapons this year as the Jaguars hope to take advantage of a weak AFC South.25:40 - Buy or sell: Dak Prescott will throw less than ten interceptions this year. Dak said earlier this week he hopes to throw under ten this season after throwing a career-high 15 in 2022. Although Dak is set up well for a bounce-back year in Dallas, this whole conversation ties into Dak's upcoming contract negotiations and whether or not he's earned another big payday.33:55 - All-25 and under team offense! The Charleses debate between Trevor Lawrence and Justin Herbert at quarterback before selecting Bijan Robinson, Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, Garrett Wilson and Kyle Pitts for the skill positions. Andrew Thomas, Tristan Wirfs, Trey Smith, Tyler Smith and Creed Humphrey make up the offensive line.55:35 - All-25 and under team defense: on the defensive line, the duo select Nick Bosa, Quinnen Williams, Jeffery Simmons and Micah Parsons. At linebacker, they select Jordyn Brooks and Patrick Queen. In the secondary they put Patrick Surtain II, Sauce Gardner and Tariq Woolen at cornerback and Kyle Hamilton and Antoine Winfield Jr. at safety.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez PaylorCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 10min

Thursday news roundup: Quinnen Williams, Saquon Barkley, Kyler Murray, HOF debates

Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson and Charles McDonald recap the biggest news of the week, including Quinnen Williams' brand new extension, the New York Jets on Hard Knocks, Saquon Barkley's impending holdout and Kyler Murray's latest comments. Later, the duo debate over whether or not Andrew Luck, Cam Newton and Michael Vick deserve spots in the Hall of Fame and discuss the latest drama surrounding the leaked Jon Gruden emails.2:25 - Quinnen Williams and the New York Jets have reached an agreement on a new four-year extension. While Aaron Rodgers is the most important Jets player right now, Williams could end up being a cornerstone for the Jets franchise for years to come. Robinson says league sources believe he could be the best DT in the NFL a few years down the road.7:20 - The drama around the contract situation with Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants continues, as the deadline to sign franchise tagged players to an extension is Monday. Robinson expects that Saquon will sit out of at least some of Giants training camp to show his displeasure with the situation. It also seems unlikely that any of the other tagged players yet to receive extensions (Evan Engram, Tony Pollard and Josh Jacobs) will get one by Monday.18:00 - The Jets have been selected to be on this year's edition of Hard Knocks. Robinson is most excited to see the dynamic between quarterbacks Zach Wilson and Aaron Rodgers, and how willing Rodgers is to coach Wilson up. McDonald is most interested in how palpable the tension will be around the building as the Jets enter a Super-Bowl-or-bust season. In other media news, Netflix released a new series following Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota throughout the 2022 season, and Robinson gives his takeaways from the first episode.34:10 - Kyler Murray made comments earlier this week that if things don't go well in Arizona, "we all have to look in the mirror." Both hosts agree that Murray has routinely shown a lack of ability to take personal accountability publicly, and morale appears to be at an all-time low in Arizona. Is it possible the Arizona Cardinals try to replace Murray next year if they get an early draft pick? Robinson and McDonald agree it's very much in play.44:15 - Is Andrew Luck a Hall of Famer? The hosts discuss how the bar to enter the Hall of Fame has lowered over time, and whether or not Luck could qualify despite his short career. They extend the question to other fringe HOF QBs like Cam Newton and Michael Vick. Overall, Robinson believes none of the three will get in, but it's an interesting debate.56:05 - Robinson and McDonald put on their detective hats and attempt to determine who leaked the Jon Gruden emails as Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the NFL begins to ramp up. The prime suspects are Roger Goodell himself, former Washington owner Dan Snyder (to take attention off the negative news around his team), or former NFLPA president DeMaurice Smith. Robinson wonders if, in fact, all of them were involved the leak in one way or another and believes this story is only just starting, as sources close to Gruden say that he is on a warpath to take on the NFL.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez PaylorCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Jul 5, 2023 • 1h 10min

2023 Fantasy Football Primer: top player, sleeper pick, top rookie and one to fade

Yahoo Sports' Frank Schwab and Andy Behrens discuss the future of the running back position before joining forces to get you ready for fantasy football season, giving their top player, sleeper pick, top rookie and potential fade at the QB, RB, TE and WR positions.1:05 - Frank and Andy kick things off by discussing the future of the running back position. Fewer and fewer long-term contracts are being handed out to even the top running backs in the game – are we seeing a permanent change in how the NFL plans to handle RBs? Although the situation is unfortunate, Frank thinks there's no real end in sight, and that teams will continue to rely on rookie contracts and franchise tags to avoid getting tied up long-term to a position with a high injury rate. Andy believes Las Vegas Raiders RB Josh Jacobs is right to demand a new contract while he has the leverage to do so coming off a big season.6:00 - Frank and Andy dive into their Fantasy Football Primer with the quarterback position. Both have Patrick Mahomes as their top QB, but they have a discussion around whether or not Lamar Jackson belongs in the conversation as well. Frank has Geno Smith as his sleeper pick and is fading Justin Herbert, while Andy opts for Sam Howell for his sleeper and fades Dak Prescott due to his low ceiling. Both agree that Indianapolis Colts rookie Anthony Richardson is the rookie to watch, as his sky-high rushing potential makes his floor higher than most would think.31:45 - Both hosts agree the top running back this year is Christian McCaffrey even despite the injury concerns, but he is still behind Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase in overall rankings. Frank likes Dameon Pierce and Samaje Perine, while Andy loves Nick Chubb and Elijah Mitchell as value picks. Frank fades Breece Hall, while Andy fades Alvin Kamara. Both are excited to see rookie Bijan Robinson hit the field for the Atlanta Falcons.46:35 - Tight ends: Is Travis Kelce still a first-round type of player? Andy thinks he still has a season or two left of dominance as the top fantasy TE. Both hosts are really excited about Detroit Lions rookie Sam LaPorta making an impact early. Frank is fading Mark Andrews this season.55:10 - Wide receivers: Justin Jefferson is top dog, but Ja'Marr Chase isn't far behind. Frank likes Rashod Bateman and rookie Carolina Panther Jonathan Mingo, while Andy likes Nico Collins in Houston and rookie Jordan Addison in Minnesota. Frank is fading Keenan Allen, while Andy fades Christian Watson.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez PaylorCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Jun 29, 2023 • 59min

NFL team tiers & top 2023 bounce-back candidates

Jori Epstein and Charles McDonald recap the latest NFL news including the NFLPA's new executive director and the latest round of gambling suspensions before diving into Charles' latest article on the five players most likely to have bounce-back seasons in 2023. Later, the duo each organize all 32 NFL teams into tiers. Charles and Jori go tier-by-tier to break down the teams all in on winning the Super Bowl, the teams in full rebuild mode and everything in between. 1:40 - NFL News! The duo react to Lloyd Howell becoming the new executive director of the NFLPA and what it means for the league as well as the latest round of gambling suspensions for a few Indianapolis Colts and a Tennessee Titan. Charles believes this will be one of the last times we see a big wave of gambling suspensions as players start to realize the consequences.12:15 - Charles and Jori dive into Charles' latest article on the five players most likely to have big bounce-back seasons: Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts, Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford, Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris, Arizona Cardinals SAF Isaiah Simmons and Chicago Bears WR Chase Claypool.25:25 - NFL team tiers: Jori and Charles organize every NFL team into five tiers of contention, starting with Super Bowl or bust. Both have the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers in this tier, but Charles includes the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens with their talented roster and Jori includes the New York Jets with their addition of Aaron Rodgers and their short contention window.32:55 - Super Bowl sleepers: both hosts have the Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys in this tier, but Charles includes the Los Angeles Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars because he loves the potential of their quarterbacks.36:55 - Playoff hopefuls: both hosts include the Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers. Jori also included the Carolina Panthers because of their weak division, while Charles included the Cleveland Browns and the Atlanta Falcons.42:00 - Middle class: Both lists have the Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots here. Jori also included the Washington Commanders, as she thinks they have shown to be consistent and have solid talent on defense. Charles included the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders, as he thinks both teams have enough top-end talent to keep them out of the bottom tier.51:45 - Full rebuild: Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jori and Charles have a conversation about whether or not the Tennessee Titans also belong in this tier.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez PaylorCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Jun 22, 2023 • 59min

Buying or selling NFL minicamp rumors

Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson, Jori Epstein and Charles McDonald discuss the latest news around New England Patriots CB Jack Jones before diving into whether or not head coach Bill Belichick will retire a Patriot as he attempts catch up to Don Shula's regular season wins record. Later, the trio react to some of the boldest quotes to come out of NFL minicamp as they decide whether or not they're buying what teams are selling.4:20 - Patriots CB Jack Jones is arrested for allegedly attempting to bring firearms on an airplane. This comes after Jones was suspended for the last two games of the 2022 season for reasons undisclosed by the team. Jones is a good player and will likely bounce back after this is resolved, but this is a highly unusual situation that makes the hosts wonder what he was thinking.10:20 - Will Bill Belichick retire as a Patriot? Belichick is 30 games behind legendary head coach Don Shula's regular season wins record. With where the Patriots are, that could take 4 or more seasons. If Belichick did decide to start over somewhere else after next season, Robinson thinks NFL owners would likely be highly interested in hiring Belichick on name recognition alone.19:50 - The hosts react to quotes from NFL minicamp, starting with Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker on QB Justin Fields' breakout potential. Could new acquisition D.J. Moore and a new offensive coordinator be the key to Fields taking a Josh Allen-like leap in year three? While no one is buying Fields becoming the best QB in the NFL, he certainly has a sky-high ceiling if the situation around him improves.26:15 - The New York Giants have sky-high expectations for new tight end Darren Waller, who looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2022 with the Las Vegas Raiders. McDonald points out that Waller is likely going to be used as even more of a pure receiving threat than he was in Vegas, which could lead to a career year if everything lines up right.35:20 - New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu says the addition of QB Derek Carr makes the Saints one of twelve teams that could "go the distance." New Orleans does have a pretty good defense, but there are way too many question marks on offense to be projecting this team as a contender, even in a weak NFC. However, the hosts agree that the Saints could absolutely make the playoffs given their competition in the NFC South.41:50 - New York Jets safety Jordan Whitehead said Aaron Rodgers is having a similar culture effect on the Jets that Tom Brady had one the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when he was there. While C Rob thinks Brady was much more locked in and focused on football when he joined the Buccaneers, Jori believes Rodgers is having a very similar effect in New York regardless of the distractions off the field.50:30 - John Harbaugh has high expectations for the Baltimore Ravens wide receivers this season, as he said they could end up being the best group in the NFL. While the group could easily end up being the best that QB Lamar Jackson has played with, none of the hosts think it has a real chance to be the best in the NFL given the various injury concerns.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez PaylorCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Jun 15, 2023 • 1h 2min

Could the Saudis ever buy an NFL team? Plus Saquon Barkley, Dalvin Cook and the RB market

Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson, Charles McDonald and Jori Epstein analyze the latest news around the NFL as minicamps are underway, including the release of Dalvin Cook, Danielle Hunter and Chris Jones holding out, what might've happened with Stefon Diggs and the standoff between the New York Giants and Saquon Barkley. Later, Robinson dives into his latest piece on whether or not the Saudis could ever attempt to purchase an NFL team after what happened with the PGA.1:50 - Dalvin Cook has been released by the Minnesota Vikings. Charles McDonald thinks it's tough to find a landing spot for him, but the hosts name the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs as logical landing spots. No one expects Cook to get as much money as he's probably seeking on the open market. For the Vikings, this move calls into question whether or not they are entering a rebuilding phase.16:25 - Vikings EDGE Danielle Hunter and Chiefs DL Chris Jones are both holding out of minicamp seeking contract extensions. While Jones seems like a no-brainer for the Chiefs to get done, Hunter's could be more complicated depending on how close the Vikings see themselves to contending.21:45 - What happened with Stefon Diggs? The Bills star WR reportedly left practice early due to a non-contract related issue. It’s unusual and concerning that nobody can determine what the issue was.30:10 - Saquon Barkley is still dissatisfied with being franchise tagged and is looking for a long-term deal from the Giants before the July 17 deadline. Jori suggests the Giants offer a shorter deal that guarantees him similar money to two franchise tags as a way to bridge the gap.39:25 - Could the Saudis ever buy an NFL team? The trio discuss how the NFL should be preparing for a foreign offer on an NFL team given the recent situation with the PGA. If a sovereign wealth fund put an offer on a team that was up to double its market value, how would the owners respond? The hosts believe this is something the NFL owners will quietly try to prepare for in the coming years.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Jun 7, 2023 • 57min

Major QB storylines heading into minicamp, are the Cardinals tanking?

Yahoo Sports' Jori Epstein and Charles McDonald start off by discussing the latest violation of the NFL's gambling policy (this time by Indianapolis Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers Sr.), the Buffalo Bills defensive line after signing Leonard Floyd and extending Ed Oliver and how soon we could see the New York Jets extend DT Quinnen Williams. Next, they discuss the best potential landing spots for former Arizona Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins. Later, they discuss the five major quarterback storylines heading into minicamps, including the Jets and Zach Wilson, the Colts and Anthony Richardson, the San Francisco 49ers and Trey Lance, the Denver Broncos and Russell Wilson and the Green Bay Packers and Jordan Love.2:46 - Isaiah Rodgers is the latest player to violate the NFL's gambling policy. His situation, contrary to some of the more recent violations, is fairly clear cut because he apparently gambled on his own team.9:20 - The Bills sign Leonard Floyd and extend Ed Oliver. Charles thinks the Bills are employing a similar strategy to the Los Angeles Rams a few years ago. as they invest in a deep defensive line while their window is open.11:40 - Jori gives an update on the latest with the Jets and star DT Quinnen Williams, who is seeking a new contract. Can the Jets afford to Williams a market resetting deal given their very limited cap space?15:30 - Where is the best landing spot for WR DeAndre Hopkins? Jori heard that the Bills were originally planning on trading for Hopkins, but it eventually fell through. She likes the Tennessee Titans as a landing spot, while Charles would love to see Hopkins on the Kansas City Chiefs.27:15 - Major QB storylines heading into minicamp. Do the Jets need another backup behind Aaron Rodgers? Zach Wilson has not looked great so far in camp, and the Jets need to make sure they can survive if Rodgers is out for a few games.34:15 - Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson is trending towards being the week one starter in Indy. While many think Richardson needs awhile sit and learn, Charles thinks this could be the right move for Richardson as he learns on the job as long as the team doesn't have high expectations for year one.40:00 - As 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan avoids questions about QB Brock Purdy, Charles wonders if Trey Lance might be playing himself back into contention for the starting role in SF. Jori and Charles discuss how the quarterback situation might play out.45:00 - Is Russell Wilson primed for a bounce-back year under Sean Payton? Charles thinks he might be. Russ still has a playoff-ready roster around him in Denver, and once again the pressure all falls on him to get it done.48:25 - Jori and Charles attempt to determine what would count as a successful year for Packers QB Jordan Love. He has a good offensive line and a decent roster around him, and the NFC North is still wide open. Charles wants Love to be at least top-15 in offensive efficiency stats.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Jun 1, 2023 • 52min

Top five available free agents, takeaways from Giants and Jets OTAs

Yahoo Sports' Jori Epstein and Charles McDonald give their biggest takeaways from witnessing New York Jets and New York Giants OTAs before diving in to Charles' top five available free agents and their ideal landing spots.Jori and Charles kick things off by going through the biggest news around the NFL over the past week, starting with the news that Las Vegas Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo is undergoing foot surgery. Given the lack of depth behind Jimmy G in Vegas, Raiders fans should feel concerned that their season rides on his timely recovery. Next, the duo discuss the Arizona Cardinals releasing star WR DeAndre Hopkins. It's clear now that Arizona does not want to win this season, while Hopkins will likely want to play for a contender.Next, Jori and Charles give their takeaways from Jets and Giants OTAs. Charles was most impressed with EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux and TE Darren Waller, while Jori thought it was interesting how well QB Aaron Rodgers appears to be fitting in early on in New York.Later, the hosts go one-by-one through Charles' list of the top five free agents who are still available, including RB Ezekiel Elliott, WR Kenny Golladay, EDGE Leonard Floyd, DL Matt Ioannidis and TE Mercedes Lewis.3:25 - Jimmy G undergoes foot surgery: should Raiders fans be concerned?14:50 - Cardinals release WR DeAndre Hopkins24:40 - Takeaways from Giants and Jets OTAs33:55 - Top five available free agentsPlease support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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May 25, 2023 • 50min

NFL rule changes, TNF flexing, Aaron Rodgers hurt?

Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab recap the biggest news to come out of the owner's meetings and the start of offseason programs around the league. First up is the news that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is receiving a three-year contract extension, but Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay hinted it could be Goodell's last three years in the role. This news surprised Frank and Jori, as Roger has, for the most part, done a fantastic job of protecting the owners and their interests during his tenure (contrary to his reputation with the fans). Next, the duo discuss the new special teams rule on kickoffs, which is meant to reduce concussions, and Thursday Night Football flexing. The reaction to both of these developments has been overblown, as the impact on the game will not be as high as most assume.In other news, Green Bay will host the NFL Draft in 2025. Jori and Frank wonder how the small town will manage to fit so many people, given visiting NFL teams already have to stay in a hotel 40 minutes from the stadium. Frank and Jori also discuss the latest news on the Commanders sale, where one source told Jori they think the NFL is bending over backward to try to get the sale done.Later, the duo move on to the latest news around OTAs, including the Jacksonville Jaguars signing Denver Broncos longtime kicker Brandon McManus, and the New York Jets working out punter Matt Araiza. The New York Jets are on a roller coaster of emotions with Aaron Rodgers as the Jets try to get a 39-year old quarterback through the offseason program totally healthy.1:45 - Roger Goodell's contract extended. Could this be his last three years as commissioner?9:25 - New change to the kickoff rule: the NFL had to do something about concussions, but is this really going to solve any problems?14:55 - Thursday Night Football can now be flexed. The change is inconvenient for fans and players, and it's clear the NFL was trying to do something to appease Amazon after a lackluster slate in 2022.20:35 - Green Bay will host the 2025 NFL Draft27:30 - Commanders sale update32:45 - Special teams news! K Brandon McManus and P Matt Araiza40:00 - Aaron Rodgers injury concerns are popping up already. Is this going to be a long offseason for Jets fans?Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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May 22, 2023 • 60min

Second-year breakout candidates, Joe Burrow's looming contract extension

Charles Robinson and Charles McDonald kick things off by analyzing the latest reporting around the looming contract extension for Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow, who has indicated he may be willing to take a more team-friendly deal like Patrick Mahomes or Tom Brady. Burrow's comments are yet another sign that Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson's fully guaranteed contract was a complete outlier. They move on to discussing the new wave of investigations by the NFL into gambling policy violations. What needs to change about the current set of rules to ensure these violations don't continue? Next, the duo talk about the report that San Francisco 49ers QB Trey Lance has improved his throwing motion this offseason. Robinson points out that once these type of reports start coming out, it's usually a bad sign for the state of the quarterback's career.Later, Robinson and McDonald dive into second-year players who are primed for a breakout season, including Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder, Baltimore Ravens SAF Kyle Hamilton, Philadelphia Eagles DT Jordan Davis, New Orleans Saints CB Alontae Taylor and Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White.1:40 - Joe Burrow has indicated he'd be open to taking less money to ensure his teammates like WRs Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins can stay in Cincinnati. Is it smart for quarterbacks to take less money than the market allows?17:10 - The NFL has reportedly launched a new round of investigations into violations of the gambling policy. Why is the NFL taking this so seriously? The duo discuss what the future of the NFL and gambling could look like.31:50 - Trey Lance has improved his throwing motion. A report like this coming out could actually be more of a negative sign than a positive one.38:15 - Second-year breakout candidates: can Desmond Ridder bring the most out of a Falcons offense that's loaded with young talent?45:00 - Kyle Hamilton is primed to continue his momentum from late last season and become a superstar safety in 2023.48:40 - Jordan Davis will play a key role in the Eagles defense this season alongside Jalen Carter and Fletcher Cox.51:10 - 2022 second-round pick Alontae Taylor flew under the radar last season but will look to improve on a fantastic rookie campaign across from Marshon Lattimore in New Orleans.54:05 - Rachaad White is the favorite to take over the bellcow role in Tampa Bay this season after a solid rookie year.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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