Scoop City: Inside The NFL

The Athletics Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini and former NFL QB Chase Daniel break down the biggest headlines across the NFL as the first full week of preseason kicks off. Dianna is fresh off a trip to Foxborough, where she watched the New England Patriots and Washington Commanders hold a joint practice and caught up with players and coaches from both sides. All eyes are on Cleveland, where rookie Shedeur Sanders is getting the Week 1 preseason start for the Browns. With Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel sidelined by injury, Sanders is set to get extended time with the starters in a real opportunity to shake up the QB depth chart. Chase explains what coaches look for in these moments that fans might miss—and why this window could be critical for Sanders' future.Meanwhile in Cincinnati, head coach Zac Taylor is going all in on preseason reps, announcing Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals' top starters will play in Thursday’s opener against the Eagles. After back-to-back seasons missing the playoffs, despite record-setting production from Burrow, the Bengals hope a stronger preseason leads to a faster start. Dianna and Chase discuss whether this high-risk strategy is the right move—and what a healthy, aggressive Burrow-led offense could mean for the AFC.Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain gave us his Top 5 QBs during our visit in Denver, now Chase fills out his own Top 10, and the debate begins. Find out who made the list and who was left outside the group. Then it's onto Jacksonville, where Travis Hunter is doing something we haven’t seen in decades—playing both sides of the ball. But can it last over a full season? Not everyone is convinced, including star wideout Davante Adams. Dianna and Chase react to Adams’ comments and weigh in on whether Hunter’s versatility is sustainable in today’s NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel kick off our Training Camp tour with a stop in Colorado to visit with the Denver Broncos.Quarterback Bo Nix breaks down what is different heading into his second season in the NFL. Dianna shares the breaking news with Nix about receiver Courtland Sutton's new contract extension LIVE during the conversation. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Patrick Surtain II joins us to talk about how the Broncos defense plans to improve in 2025. Plus, Chase and Dianna get Surtain to name his top QBs in the NFL at the moment. Head Coach Sean Payton sits down with Dianna and Chase to talk about how being so meticulous with the details leads to success for an NFL Franchise. Payton also shares what former player he has coached in his career that he would love to replicate for his Denver Broncos team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons officially requested a trade from the team while contract talks have stalled. Owner Jerry Jones spoke to reporters this weekend following Parsons request, but tells fans there is no reason for concern. The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini and former NFL QB Chase Daniel discuss why this year’s contract issues is Dallas is different from the ones in year’s past.Elsewhere, Commanders wideout Terry McLaurin continues his hold in from the team despite his trade request. Washington’s number one target has been present during the team’s training camp, but it yet to practice. Dianna and Chase breakdown where McLaurin’s contract could land him in the receiver market.Bills James Cook is suddenly holding in. The Buffalo running back has been practicing with the team until Sunday and now has missed two straight practices. Cook is coming off back-to-back 1,000 plus yard seasons and is seeking an extension that would put him aligned with the top rushers in the NFL.Meanwhile, Dianna and Chase recap their conversation with Broncos Bo Nix. The second year quarterback talks about the differences between his rookie season and now. Nix breaks down how continuity in Sean Payton’s system will lead to even more growth for the Broncos offense. Chase talks about why he believes the hype in Denver.Don't forget...Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scoop City is revisiting some of our favorite interviews from this past year. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini and former NFL Quarterback Chase Daniel spoke with some best offensive players in the game. We caught up with Justin Jefferson, David Njoku, Khalil Shakir, ,and Chase Brown to talk about breakout potential, evolving roles, and how they're preparing to take the next step in their careers. Dianna sat down with Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson to talk about JJ McCarthy, being the highest paid wideout and of course the perfect griddy.Dianna talked to Browns tight end David Njoku about who slides into his DMs, bulletproof cars and party city.Dianna and Chase chat with Bills receiver Khalil Shakir about his MVP QB Josh Allen, building on their explosive offense and the weather in Buffalo.Dianna talks with Bengals running back Chase Brown about his QB Joe Burrow, have two "Chases" on the same team and being a twin in the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scoop City is revisiting some of our favorite interviews from this past year. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini and former NFL Quarterback Chase Daniel spoke with some defensive stars about identity, leadership and what it takes to dominate in today's offense-driven league. We caught up with Steelers defensive lineman, Cam Heyward to talk about why Mike Tomlin is shouts out stats on the practice field, and the plan for life after football.Dianna sits down with 49ers linebacker Fred Warner to talk about San Francisco’s 2024 season, what they need to do to get things back on track and why Brock Purdy is “The Guy” for the 49ers.Dianna also chats with Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. about how his team starting to play their best ball, where he wants to focus on his game this offseason, and why he’s never seen any of the Terminator movies, despite his “Terminator” nickname. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scoop City is revisiting some of our favorite interviews from this past year. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini and former NFL Quarterback Chase Daniel spoke with some of the biggest names in the league. We caught up with quarterbacks Josh Allen, Jordan Love and Drake Maye about their unique journeys so far in the NFL. Dianna talks with the Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen about which quarterbacks he studies and what is next for the Bills offense.Dianna and Chase sit down with Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love about taking over after Aaron Rodgers and what it's like to play in the NFC North.Dianna talks to New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye about the regime in New England and building off his rookie season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scoop City is revisiting some of our favorite interviews from this past year. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini and former NFL Quarterback Chase Daniel spoke with some of the greatest minds In the game. We checked in with three head coaches who are building their programs in very different ways — Sean Payton, Kevin O’Connell, And DeMeco Ryans. Dianna and Chase asked Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton about his quarterback, Bo Nix, and how their entire 2024 Draft Class is helping their team evolve. Dianna also speaks with Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell about J.J. McCarthy and even tests his football IQ. Houston Texans DeMeco Ryans also chats with Dianna about quarterback C.J. Stroud and how he stays energized through the grueling NFL Season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scoop City is revisiting some of our favorite interviews from this past year. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, spoke with one of the most intriguing quarterback and coordinator duos in the NFL with Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury about their first year together in DC. Dianna sat down with Jayden Daniels the week of the Super Bowl about his rookie season and his expectations for second year. She also chats with with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury at training camp about his vision for the team and building something special in Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cincinnati Bengals and rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart remain at a standoff over language in his rookie contract. Despite not being under contract, the Bengals first-round draft choice was in attendance at Bengals Minicamp until Thursday. The Bengals also continue to negotiate with All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson. As of the taping of this episode, the two sides have not agreed to a new deal. Former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, and The Athletic's Senior NFL Writer, Zak Keefer, discuss the Bengals front office strategy and the team's defensive struggles.Elsewhere around the league, the Pittsburgh Steelers are also in contract negotiations with their defensive star, T.J. Watt. The former Defensive Player of the Year is entering the final year of his deal and seeking a new one. Watt has not attended offseason training while he seeks that new deal. However, not every big-name Steelers player is sitting on the sidelines. The Steelers welcomed new quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, to their 2025 minicamp. Rodgers is on the field for the first time in a Steelers practice uniform. Chase and Zak react to Rodger's press conference.Plus, if you have four quarterbacks, do you really have none? The Cleveland Browns are facing that exact situation. Chase and Zak discuss the Browns current QB situation, including which QBs are deserving of reps ahead of training camp. Who will the Browns start when the season rolls around? Veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett are battling for reps with rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.Don't forget...Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scoop City is back with a preview of several teams' offseason minicamps. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, reported on Monday that the Atlanta Falcons expect QB Kirk Cousins to attend minicamp. Will the Falcons ultimately decide to trade the veteran QB? Former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, and The Athletic's Senior NFL Writer, Zak Keefer, discuss the possibility of Cousins being traded. Plus, the Green Bay Packers released former All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander. The move comes after the two sides failed to renegotiate the corner's contract. Reports surfaced that the Packers attempted to trade Alexander.Chase and Zak also discuss the state of developing young quarterbacks in the NFL. Zak is set to work on a series of articles breaking down the difficulty NFL teams have in developing young quarterbacks. Chase shares his thoughts on why teams struggle and Zak shares a preview of his piece. Finally, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced they officially signed Aaron Rodgers to be their new quarterback. The former NFL MVP agreed to a deal worth up to $19.5 million. Chase and Zak discuss the Steelers strategy at QB and if Rodgers could be the answer.And don't forget...Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.