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As the COVID pandemic rages on and sports leagues begin to address returning to play, this podcast is temporarily taking a look back at a story that may be of interest not only to Kansas City fans, but all fans interested in the convergence of sports this health crisis.As has been widely reported, Chiefs starting right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has been spending his offseason not training for Kansas City's Super Bowl defense or locked up in quarantine, but serving as a doctor in the battle against Coronavirus at a facility in his hometown of Montreal, Quebec.In 2018, HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel covered Duvernay-Tardif's foray as the first active NFL player to graduate from medical school. On Tuesday night, Andrea Kremer followed up the segment with an update on how "Larry" is coping with his new position and the heroic risk he is taking by putting his duty as a medical doctor ahead of his career as a football player.To discuss this segment and much more, Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson are joined by the legendary journalist and two-time Emmy award-winning broadcaster Andrea Kremer. In addition to Andrea's brilliant work on Duvernay-Tardif, they also chat about her contributions to ESPN's The Last Dance, as well as ethics in journalism.Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonFollow Terez @TerezPaylorTag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcastCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk 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

Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open today's podcast fresh off the news that ESPN has acquired a nine-part documentary about Tom Brady called "Man in the Arena," set to air sometime in 2021. The guys analyze Tom's move into the spotlight, ESPN's hope to capture some more lightning in a bottle off the success of "The Last Dance," and if we're in-store for a future of high-quality docs that shine a less critical light on past greats. (0:20).After briefly touching on the news that Cowboys QB Dak Prescott reportedly turned down a 5-year, $175 million dollar deal (18:30), the guys break down some proposed rule changes that are set to be voted on by the franchises next week. (20:45)Charles and Terez dig into a story that Seattle coach Pete Carroll flew to Denver to woo Peyton Manning during his free agency in 2012 and wonder what the early 2010s Seahawks might've looked like with Manning under center. (25:15)They also address rumors that Miami QB Josh Rosen may be on the move again to his third team in as many years. Can the former first-round passer find the right situation? What teams do Terez and Charles think should take a gamble on the young prospect? (35:10)The guys wrap up the show taking a listener question about their worst food takes and if the next Super Bowl champion will have an asterisk next to their name due to the COVID crisis. (43:20)Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonFollow Terez @TerezPaylorTag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcastCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk 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

Some momentous changes to the NFL's diversity and inclusion policies were made on Tuesday afternoon via a digital meeting with owners, but before discussing that, Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open today's podcast discussing the news of LeBron James' brief dalliance with the Cowboys. What position should the future NBA hall-of-famer have played and why aren't there more examples of basketball players making the leap to football? (0:30)Paylor and Robinson break down the newest revisions to the NFL's Rooney Rule and declare that the biggest change got the least amount of headlines: teams are no longer able to block other franchises from interviewing their three coordinator positions. Our experts argue a new era of headhunting and poaching in the coaching and front office ranks could be in store. (9:30)Later in the show, Charles and Terez break down from comments from league officials on Tuesday regarding the Coronavirus pandemic hint that the league is very prepared to press forward with the 2020 season with the expectation that some staff and players will test positive. (29:30)In other social distancing news, Tom Brady conducted a secret practice in Tampa with Mike Evans, O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate, proving he'll do whatever's necessary to get in reps with his new teammates. (35:40) Lastly, our experts provide an update on the charges facing Giants CB Deandre Baker and Seahawks CB Quinton Dunbar and stress the importance of good legal representation. (42:10)Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonFollow Terez @TerezPaylorTag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcastCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk 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

After a month of leaks, consternation and suspense, the Los Angeles Rams finally released their new uniforms. Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson open the podcast discussing the tepid reaction to the new look the team had been hyping all offseason. Also, now that all the uniform changes for 2020 have been officially announced, they rank the 6 new kits from the aforementioned Rams as well as the Chargers, Browns, Buccaneers, Falcons and Patriots. Later, they react to the breaking news out of Florida that warrants for arrest have been issued for Giants CB DeAndre Baker and Seahawks CB Quinton Dunbar. The allegations of multiple counts of armed robbery are incredibly serious and the developing story is sure to extend into the next weeks and months. (13:40)Sticking with the Seahawks, NBC's Chris Simms revealed last week that Seattle had briefly explored the idea of trading Russell Wilson to the Cleveland Browns for the first overall pick in the 2018 draft. Charles & Terez break down the kernel of truth to this wild story and explore what Baker Mayfield in Seattle may have looked like. (18:45)Speaking of QBs, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton revealed that Drew Brees is likely to get diminished reps in practice this year, to preserve the Brees' arm for what is expected to be his final season. (32:50)Elsewhere around the league, the guys discuss Joe Buck's comments that FOX is preparing to broadcast fake crowd noise in their telecasts if games go forward with little to no fans. (37:55)Terez recaps his conversation with Browns center and president of the NFLPA J.C. Tretter. They discussed how the new collective bargaining agreement was ratified just days before the worldwide economic downturn as a result of the coronavirus. What would have happened if the negotiations went just a few days longer? (40:55)Our experts wrap up the show discussing the Jaguars front office and Kyler Murray's MVP chances. (48:40)Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonFollow Terez @TerezPaylorTag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcastCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

As we get into mid-May, some eccentric stories from the fringes of the NFL are making headlines. Charles Robinson and Terez Paylor kick off today's podcast with some social media news from the league's premiere 42-year-old quarterback, Tom Brady. After reports he had friction with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels last season, Brady took to Instagram to quash the rumors. Where does the truth lie? (0:20)Last week a story broke that Ravens safety Earl Thomas was held at gunpoint by his own wife after she had learned of infidelity through Snapchat. Charles breaks down how he learned of this story almost a month ago, and while some details are wild beyond belief, we should be lucky that the allegations didn't end tragically. (5:40)A strange long-form interview was published with Kansas City's Sammy Watkins courtesy of Bleacher Report. Watkins admits to derailing his career with drinking and partying while in Buffalo and also opens up with his thoughts on aliens and the afterlife. How does this affect his relationship with the Chiefs and could this interview cause problems for Watkins in the future? (14:45)Later in the show, Terez & Charles break down some interesting discoveries as tickets for the 2020 NFL season are beginning to go on sale and hit the secondary market. While teams like the New England Patriots are seeing their ticket prices collapse, it may come as a surprise that the Las Vegas Raiders have suddenly become the hottest ticket in the league. (25:25)Wrapping up the show, our experts take a pair of listener questions about behind-the-scenes issues with Freddie Kitchens and the Browns in 2019 (41:00) and how the fates of pass-rushing free agents like Everson Griffen are tied to that of Jadeveon Clowney (46:50).Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonFollow Terez @TerezPaylorTag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcastCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk 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 2020 NFL schedule was released on Thursday night, and while we've known the who of matchups for a few months, the when was finally answered.Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor break down the highlights from the 2020 NFL schedule, including a possible preview of the AFC Championship in Week 3 between the Ravens and Chiefs, a whopping five primetime games being awarded to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, why the Patriots have a very favorable schedule, why the Cowboys don't and the oddity of a Christmas game played on a Friday evening.Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonFollow Terez @TerezPaylorTag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcastCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk 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

It was a long time coming, yet it still somehow felt like a surprise when the Red Rifle, Andy Dalton was released by the Cincinnati Bengals last week. He was not on the free agent market long before signing a $7 million deal with the Dallas Cowboys.Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the show reacting to this news, what it means for Dak Prescott and how Dalton is in a superb position to revive his career in Big D. (0:20)While Dalton was quick to sign a deal, former Panther Cam Newton is still without a job. The guys talk about where Cam is post-draft and discuss a few mouthwatering landing spots for the former MVP (21:00), as well as praising the heroics of Alex Smith, whose harrowing injury and recovery were documented on ESPN earlier in the week. (28:30)If this off-season's QB controversies weren't enough, Charles & Terez look ahead to what is sure to be a major source of drama in spring 2021: what will Chicago do with Mitchell Trubisky? After the Bears declined to pick up his 5th-year option, the guys discuss the brewing QB debate in Chicago and revisit the top of the 2017 draft, where Trubisky was selected. (33:50)Our experts wrap up the show discussing the passing of former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula and his impressive legacy (44:15) before taking some listener questions on Justin Herbert, Patrick Mahomes and NFL teams' scouting procedures (53:10).Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonFollow Terez @TerezPaylorTag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcastCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk 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

Now that the 2020 NFL draft is a few days in the rear view mirror, Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor are joined by Eric Edholm and Pete Thamel, two of Yahoo Sports' premier college football minds, to get some perspective on the rookie class and how they fit with their new teams.The guys break down the best offensive and defensive rookie of the year candidates. On offense, is it Joe Burrow's award to lose or are there some dark horse running backs that could take the crown? (2:30)On defense, will it be Chase Young, Isaiah Simmons, or could a cornerback with a multi-interception season sneak in and get the award? (15:00)Our experts dive more specifically into the quarterback class a bit. Which QB do they expect to have the most effective 2020 and which one has the best long-term outlook? (27:45)They wrap up the show discussing some of the sneaky late-round picks that could turn around massive value for their squads including a Rubik's cube-solving wideout and a kicker who can hit a 50-yarder with no run-up. (44:35)Check out Pete Thamel on the Yahoo Sports College Podcast and follow Eric Edholm on Twitter for year-round NFL draft insights.Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonFollow Terez @TerezPaylorTag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcastCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk 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 2020 NFL draft concluded on Saturday afternoon and the New Orleans Saints were quick to make an addition to their quarterback room. No, not just seventh rounder Tommy Stevens out of Mississippi State. They also reportedly are agreeing to terms with former division rival and first overall pick Jameis Winston.After discussing the new format of the NFL draft and the highs and lows of the virtual broadcast (especially the Kingsbury residence in Arizona), Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson react to Jameis' new landing spot. How will he fit with Drew Brees and the newly-extended Taysom Hill? (8:35)Speaking of utility-knife backup QBs like Taysom Hill, the Philadelphia Eagles turned heads on Friday night selecting former Oklahoma and Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts in the second round. Charles explains how this could portend a massive shift in how football is played and why Hurts will be used like, "Taysom Hill on steroids." (23:35)In the second half of the show, the guys break down two teams whose drafts they loved in Baltimore and Cleveland (35:30) and two teams whose drafts they hated, Green Bay and Houston. (41:50)Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonFollow Terez @TerezPaylorTag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcastCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk 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

Fifteen years ago, a 35-year-old Brett Favre saw the Green Bay Packers draft Aaron Rodgers with the 24th overall pick. Last night, a 36-year-old Aaron Rodgers saw the Green Bay Packers draft Jordan Love with the 26th overall pick. And just like that, a quarterback controversy is reborn with one of the league's most iconic franchises.Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the podcast with the shocking draft choice from Green Bay, what the next few years might look like in northern Wisconsin and what this means for the endgame of the Aaron Rodgers era.Afterwards, they break down every pick from the first round of the 2020 NFL draft, including the chalk picks of Joe Burrow, Chase Young, Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert in the top 10, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers adding plug-and-play protection for Tom Brady, the Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos and Dallas Cowboys landing the flashy top three wide receivers and more.Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonFollow Terez @TerezPaylorTag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcastCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk 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