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Charles Robinson is joined by Frank Schwab for a look around the league, starting off with Tom Brady's return from an 11-day excused absence and the ridiculous rumors that he may have been appearing on The Masked Singer. The guys debate the true meaning of Brady's time away and how this is all likely the opening beats to Tom Brady's final year.Later in the show, Charles & Frank talk about Kayvon Thibodeaux's injury during a preseason game & how it re-ignited a league-wide debate about cut blocks. They also have some final words on Deshaun Watson's 11-game suspension and why the league settled with him. Closing out the podcast, they discuss the suddenly wide-open AFC North, why the Baltimore Ravens can bounce back and why a Kenny Pickett-led run to the playoffs for the Pittsburgh Steelers isn't completely out of the question.0:15 Tom Brady absence and return to Tampa19:40 Kayvon Thibodeaux's controversial injury30:15 Final thoughts on Deshaun Watson's suspension37:15 Baltimore Ravens outlook and Lamar Jackson contract43:00 Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals outlook46:40 Pittsburgh Steelers outlook51:55 General AFC talkPlease 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 yahoosports.com/podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

After opening the podcast with an update on Deshaun Watson, Charles Robinson is joined on this week's podcast by NBC's Michael Smith, who has recently been announced as an analyst for Prime Video's coverage of Thursday Night Football. Charles & Michael talk about their decades of friendship in the NFL journalism space and Michael's career journey from ESPN to NBC and his upcoming work for Amazon. (7:55)Michael joins from Patriots/Panthers joint practice in Foxboro, Massachusetts, where Michael reports on the handful of fights that have broken out at camp & Charles weighs in on the fresh start for the offense under OC Ben McAdoo and Baker Mayfield. (28:43)Closing out the episode, Charles & Michael discuss a few of the recent preseason injuries, highlighted by the partial meniscus tear suffered by New York Jets QB Zach Wilson. Michael laments Wilson's situation and fears that Wilson & Bears QB Justin Fields may suffer similar fates to star-crossed Carolina QBs Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold. (38:20)Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonPlease 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 yahoosports.com/podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Training camps are underway across the country and for some teams, there is much to worry about already. One thing we don't have to worry about is whether or not Dan Campbell will be a compelling character on HBO's Hard Knocks. With one episode in the books, it's clear he'll be biting kneecaps into our hearts all summer long.Charles Robinson is joined on today's podcast by Yahoo's Frank Schwab and Tyler Greenawalt. First, Charles & Frank discuss why folks (including them) are somewhat high on the Detroit Lions this season. Later Charles explains where the NFL, NFLPA and the Cleveland Browns currently stand awaiting the results of the appeal to Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension. Lastly, they create a "preseason worry index" and chat about 5 teams who should be experiencing different levels of worry on the eve of preseason.Afterwards, Charles is joined by Yahoo Sports' resident New York Jets expert Tyler Greenawalt to discuss the rollercoaster offseason for gang green: from their massive draft haul, to the injury to Mekhi Becton, to Zach Wilson's mature handling of the New York media amid one sensational off-field story (you know which one).DETROIT LIONS & HARD KNOCKS (1:30)WATSON SUSPENSION & BROWNS OUTLOOK (10:50)SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (24:30)PITTSBURGH STEELERS (33:15)CHICAGO BEARS (36:00)TENNESSEE TITANS (44:15)NEW YORK JETS (47:55)-----Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonPlease 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 yahoosports.com/podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Monday & Tuesday saw two long-awaited punishments get delivered in the league as first, independent arbitrator Sue Robinson levied a 6-game suspension at Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson and later, the NFL took away a future 1st and 3rd round pick from the Miami Dolphins who were found to have been tampering in order to acquire Tom Brady and Sean Payton.Charles Robinson discusses those two major developments and more on the latest podcast. First he speaks with The Athletic's Arif Hasan about Miami's punishment & the league's casual dismissal of tanking games before diving into Arif's expertise: the Minnesota Vikings. They talk about the new blood atop the organization in rookie head coach Kevin O'Connell & new GM Kewsi Adofo-Mensah & Kirk Cousins' future with the team.Next, he speaks with Dallas Cowboys beat reporter Jori Epstein of USA Today. Charles & Jori talk about what could happen next with the NFL's upcoming decision whether or not to appeal Deshaun Watson's suspension, if the Cowboys' culture is strained by Jerry Jones' split roles in the organization & whether Dak Prescott was more injured than we thought last season. (34:25)Finally, Charles rings up Broncos insider Mike Klis of 9 News Denver to talk about the immediate fallout from Tim Patrick's ACL tear, the flood of new energy coming into the building with a new owner, QB, coach and GM all stepping into the organization within 18 months and why even a 10-win season from the Broncos could make them a scary team to play in January. (1:02:40)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 yahoosports.com/podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Charles Robinson's 2022 training camp tour is under way on the west coast & he's joined by two local beat reporters from Las Vegas and Los Angeles to go more in depth in two of this seasons' most intriguing teams.First, Charles welcomes The Athletic's Tashan Reed onto the podcast to talk about the Raiders, their blockbuster addition of Davante Adams, the transition into the Josh McDaniels era & why bolstering the offensive line will be the key to success for Vegas if they want to have success this year in an absolutely stacked AFC West.In the second half of the show, Charles is joined by Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic to get some insight into the reigning Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams: why this team is primed for a repeat title, how Jalen Ramsey is becoming a leader on and off the field and why Allen Robinson is primed for a huge season after gelling this summer with Matthew Stafford & Cooper Kupp.Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonPlease 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 yahoosports.com/podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Charles Robinson & Dan Wetzel are back after last week's NFC preview podcast to chat about the sixteen team of the AFC as 2022 training camps are set to kick off this week, but not before chatting about Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder, his methodical skirting of a congressional subpoena and the Twitter account tracking his yacht.Moving to their preseason conference preview: did the Kansas City Chiefs do enough to maintain an advantage in the AFC West? Are we sleeping on the Las Vegas Raiders? Could training camp starts before Sue Robinson issues a Deshaun Watson verdict? And do we know anything about the Jacksonville Jaguars, or was the fog of Urban Meyer obscuring a sneakily interesting team that could be frisky in 2022?Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonPlease 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 yahoosports.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

NFL training camps kick off in just a few days, so Charles Robinson returns from his summer hiatus to preview the storylines he's thinking about as the 2022 preseason draws closer each day.Today Charles is joined by Yahoo's Dan Wetzel as they focus on the sixteen teams of the NFC, but not before a potentially NSFW dive into the drama surrounding New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson. Don't know what we're talking about. Listen to the show & just Google it.For the remainder of the episode, the guys talk about the key storylines they're focusing on for each NFC team: can Baker Mayfield save the Carolina Panthers' coaching staff? Is Mike McCarthy on the hot seat in Dallas? Can the Los Angeles Rams repeat? Is Justin Fields any good? Charles & Dan answer those questions and more on today's podcast.Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonPlease 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 yahoosports.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The NFL offseason is about to enter its final lull between the end of OTAs in June and the start of training camps in July. Charles Robinson is joined by Yahoo's Frank Schwab to run through the eleven most compelling offseason questions that still remain unanswered as we enter this period.Will Congress do something about Dan Snyder? Will we see trades for Baker Mayfield and Jimmy Garoppolo? How long will Deshaun Watson's punishment be? Who will be calling plays for the New England Patriots? The guys attempt to answer all those and more as the podcast heads into a brief summer hiatus before the NFL season is upon us.Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonPlease 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 yahoosports.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Charles Robinson welcomes EPSN's Jeremy Fowler onto the podcast with more news from the Cleveland Browns QB situation, as the team excused Baker Mayfield from mandatory minicamp while no movement seems likely yet on a trade for Mayfield to Carolina or Seattle.Next, Charles & Jeremy discuss three top-tier WRs who are all expecting major contracts this offseason: Seattle's D.K. Metcalf, San Francisco's Deebo Samuel & Los Angeles' Cooper Kupp. While Metcalf skips his teams OTAs to wait for a new deal, the guys discuss where all three contract negotiations stand. (12:35)Keeping it with the Rams, Charles & Jeremy react to Aaron Donald's massive contract restructure and how it could reshape roster construction for years to come. (26:30)Moving back to the Browns' QB woes, Charles explains how recent reporting from the New York Times is adding complications to the league's wait on a punishment for Deshaun Watson. (34:50)Closing out the show, Charles discusses the sale of the Denver Broncos to Wal-Mart heir Rob Walton for $4.65 billion (47:50) and Jeremy talks about the six sophomore QBs heading into 2022 and how various league sources see their growth in year two. (56:45)Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonPlease 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 yahoosports.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Charles Robinson is joined by Dan Wetzel to perform a full forensic breakdown of the fight everyone in pro sports is talking about. MLB stars Mike Trout, Joc Pederson, and Tommy Pham are embroiled in a fantasy football feud... something we all can relate to. Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson is now up to 23 civil lawsuits. Dan and Charles debate what the NFL will do with the cases continuing to add up. Could we see a full-year suspension for Watson? Super Bowl champion Aaron Donald recently stated he is at "peace" with the prospect of retiring. Is this just a play for a bigger contract? The guys also discuss the newly released Madden cover before pitching a mean Family Feud show idea... 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 yahoosports.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv