

PFT Live with Mike Florio
Mike Florio
Mike Florio & Chris Simms discuss the biggest NFL stories with honesty, candor, and authenticity.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 36min
Netflix releases Season 2 of Quarterback; Kirk Cousins says he felt misled after Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr; Aaron Rodgers' media appearances; PFTPM Mailbag
:35 --- Netflix releases Season 2 of ‘Quarterback’ series3:50 --- Kirk Cousins says he felt a little misled when Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr9:10 --- Aaron Rodgers media appearances16:02 --- Asante Samuel Sr. says Dolphins have “no leadership”20:00 --- MAILBAG 20:10 --- How much equity do you need to have to have team control 22:09 --- Will Florio watch the World Cup next year, and will stadiums go back to artificial turf after the tournament? 24:40 --- How will teams handle roster cuts if preseason games are eliminated? 27:00 --- Can a Head Coach run a “tight ship” in today’s NFL 31:32 --- Who is the next NFL team to be sold?35:39 --- END Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 7, 2025 • 42min
PFTPM: Will Commanders change their name again?; Big Beautiful Bill impact on NFL owners, gamblers; Travis Kelce on rookie Travis Hunter; PFTPM Mailbag
2:00 --- Will Commanders change their name again?9:05 --- Big, beautiful bill eliminated efforts to tighten tax laws on NFL Owners12:45 --- Big, beautiful bill impact on gamblers17:07 ---- Chase Claypool says he’s ready for NFL comeback19:55 --- Travis Kelce says teams will try to wear down rookie Travis Hunter on defense23:10 --- MAILBAG 23:15 --- Latest on the Chiefs stadium decision 25:20 --- Does NFL’s access to gambling data enable the league to prevent any crisis from arising? 28:40 --- Didi Florio ever watch NFL Europe 32:58 --- Will Florio be attending the Vikings-Steelers game in Dublin? 34:41 --- Do you think Jon Gruden will ever coach in the NFL again? 38:10 --- Thoughts on the Texas flooding disaster Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 3, 2025 • 39min
PFT PM: Commanders stadium drama; Rodgers' Malibu workout
1:30 – Coming soon, Florio’s new book “Big Shield”6:55 – Commanders stadium drama continues10:45 – Aaron Rodgers, receivers work out in Malibu12:50 – Is DeAndre Hopkins the missing piece in Baltimore?17:00 – DeMaurice Smith’s new book details his time as NFLPA head20:15 – Florio answer listener questions about Mike Tomlin's future, Cowboys' contracts, and potential Super Bowl matchups. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 2, 2025 • 43min
PFT PM: Darren Waller unretires; Bengals, Shemar Stewart contract stalemate; Steelers underdogs in 2025
1:28 --- Darren Waller unretires, traded to Dolphins5:50 --- Shemar Stewart contract with Bengals not expected anytime soon14:15 --- Browns Stadium deal aftermath22:40 --- Steelers only favored in 6 of their 17 games in 202526:00 --- PFTPM Mailbag26:05 --- Because of NIL/transfer portal, will more NFL teams hire successful college coaches who’ve dealt with highly paid teenage athletes?28:40 --- Why would the league eliminate preseason games if they go to 18 games season?31:05 --- Will Mike watch Joey Chesnut in Nathans Hot Dog Eating contest on July 4th?33:05 --- Latest on Sunday Ticket Package trial36:28 --- What was Florio’s first NFL and non-NFL jersey40:30 --- Florio’s Ferrari update Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 2, 2025 • 47min
PFT PM: Questions about T.J Watt's future; 2025 QB Hot Seat
0:15 – PFT x NBC 16th Anniversary!2:20 – Rodney Harrison to enter Chargers HOF3:40 – What does T.J. Watt’s football future hold?13:30 – Dolphins Dysfunction17:30 – No negotiations on 18-game season until next year22:50 – Which QBs are on the hot seat in 2025?31:20 – Florio answers listener questions about Omar Kahn, player leverage, and his his favorite trading cards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 2025 • 38min
PFT PM: Steelers trade for Jalen Ramsey
0:35 – Steelers trade for Jalen Ramsey8:30 – Chris Long speaks out on NFLPA hiding the collusion ruling14:10 – Remembering Joe Delaney17:40 – Feds investigating NBA player Malik Beasley over gambling25:50 – Florio answers listener questions about Micah Parsons' contract. first-ballot HOF quarterbacks and the worst rule in football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 2025 • 40min
PFT PM: Justin Tucker Suspended, Hot Seat Rankings & Mailbag
(2:17) Justin Tucker suspended for first 10 weeks of the 2025 season (10:54) Second-round picks are the next full guarantee test (15:34) Chiefs request extension of deadline for stadium deal in Kansas(17:53) D.C. Council taps brakes on Commanders stadium deal(21:59) Top 5 Coaches on Hot Seat Entering 2025(30:48) Mailbag--(30:52) Do 49ers have easiest schedule in the league?--(32:39) Why aren’t state taxes addressed in salary cap negotiations?--(34:16) Will Raiders be competitive? & Chances Eagles repeat?--(35:47) Managing work/life balance Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 2025 • 25min
PFT PM: Bucs extend GM Jason Licht, HC Todd Bowles, Bengals and Browns stadium updates, NFL reacts to collusion ruling
(:30) --- Buccaneers extend GM Jason Licht, HC Todd Bowles(3:02) --- Ohio legislature passes law that could allow Browns to leave Cleveland(5:15) --- Report: Bengals, Hamilton County OH reach deal to extend lease at Paycor Stadium(7:05) --- George Pickens cancels appearance at Pittsburgh area youth football camp(10:25) --- Eagles OL Kendall Lamm says quotes attributed to him criticizing the Dolphins were fake (13:21) --- NFL reacts to collusion ruling(17:00) --- PFTPM Mailbag(17:05) --- Who will be first QB to get fully guaranteed deal or close to it?(19:30) --- Wasn’t NFLPA interested in starting training camp in late June? Could that lay the groundwork for 20 game season?(22:25) --- Coaches on the hotseat next season (Florio teases this as a topic for Friday’s 6/27 PFTPM) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25, 2025 • 41min
PFT PM: Aaron Rodgers 'pretty sure' this will be final season, Collusion ruling aftermath & Mailbag
(1:06) Aaron Rodgers ‘pretty sure’ this will be final season(9:08) Diontae Johnson expects Kenny Pickett to win starting job(15:29) Collusion ruling aftermath--What is collusion?(23:11) NFL and NFLPA silent & more grievances against NFL could be coming(27:25) Was Jeff Pash pushed out because of this collusion case?(30:20) PFT Mailbag--(30:20) Will Daniel Jones be week 1 starter?--(31:04) How do JC Tretter & Lloyd Howell survive this collusion ruling?--(33:25) Who could be next to get a fully guaranteed contract?--(37:01) Latest on Sunday Ticket lawsuit--(38:44) Should networks have to display records of gambling experts? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 2025 • 48min
PFT PM: Inside NFL encouraging collusion with contracts
Mike Florio breaks down how an arbitrator found the NFL supported teams colluding on guaranteed contracts, explains how the league won but also lost, and dives into why both the NFL and NFLPA tried to hard to keep it all a secret. 0:15 – Arbitrator found NFL encouraged teams to collude regarding guaranteed contracts13:55 – Ruling contained details about specific players negotiations, including Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson26:20 – Why did the NFL & NFLPA keep it secret?38:40 – Where does it go from here? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


