Scoop City: A show about the NFL

What’s the buzz in New Orleans about Myles Garrett wanting a trade and who could deal for him? + Michael Silver dishes on Mahomes, Josh Allen, Jared Goff and three decades of covering Super Bowls Feb 04, 2025

Less than a week before the Super Bowl, Myles Garrett grabbed the headlines on Monday by formally requesting a trade out of Cleveland. On the ground at Radio Row, Dianna Russini connects with Chase Daniel about what the market looks like for one of the league’s elite defensive players, who might want to trade for him and what it would cost. Plus, The Athletic’s Michael Silver drops by Radio Row to chat with Dianna about his reporting on Patrick Mahomes, Jared Goff, Josh Allen and share stories about the dozens of Super Bowls he’s covered in person.

Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel

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The Super Bowl week scoop in New Orleans (a crossover pod with The Athletic Football Show!) Feb 03, 2025

For the next week, New Orleans is officially Scoop City. Dianna Russini kicks off Super Bowl week by recording a crossover pod in the game’s host city with our colleague Robert Mays, the host of The Athletic Football Show. They break down what Dianna learned in Mobile covering the Senior Bowl and take the temperature of what the quarterback market will look like this offseason, contemplating what comes next for Brock Purdy, Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold and Russell Wilson. They also check in on the latest with the league’s coaching carousel and how things are likely to play out for the Saints, the last team looking to fill an open job.

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Are the Saints thinking Kellen Moore or bust? + Who could deal with the Titans for the top pick and what would they want? Jan 31, 2025

There’s one game left to play, but the teams who’ll be watching the Super Bowl from home are already busy working on 2025. Dianna Russini, fresh off a reporting trip to Mobile for the Senior Bowl, connects with Chase Daniel about the strategies the Titans might be weighing with the top draft pick, what the Giants are looking for in this year’s quarterback class and what to make of Browns GM Andrew Berry’s comments about Shedeur Sanders and Cleveland. They also look at the coaching search in New Orleans and whether the Saints have any options beyond waiting out the Super Bowl to make a play for Kellen Moore. And they ponder a few questions they already have about the offseason, like whether we’re about to see a Russell Wilson-Pete Carroll reunion in Las Vegas, how much patience Maxx Crosby has left with the Raiders and how the end of the season affected Minnesota’s calculations about re-signing Sam Darnold. Plus, they set the scene for the things they’re most looking forward to when they get to New Orleans for the Chiefs-Eagles matchup.

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How we got a Chiefs vs Eagles Super Bowl + Did the Cowboys waste this hiring cycle? Jan 28, 2025

The Super Bowl is set. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they saw in how the Chiefs knocked off the Bills and how the Eagles cruised past the Commanders in the conference championship games. They also contemplate what comes next in Buffalo and in Washington as those teams set their sights on next season. Then they get into what they’re hearing about the flurry of hiring activity that closed out last week, from the drama around Jacksonville poaching their new coach from Tampa Bay to Pete Carroll getting a chance at a comeback in Las Vegas to the Cowboys making a head coaching hire that Jerry Jones is already scrambling to explain.

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Will Aaron Glenn save the Jets? + Can we predict Monday’s headlines about the conference championship games? Jan 24, 2025

The New York Jets hired Aaron Glenn as their next head coach on Wednesday. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel break down what the Jets see in Glenn, one of the league’s hottest coaching prospects, and whether he’s got a shot at turning their organization around. They also survey the rest of the league’s hiring and firing landscape, including the winding road the Dallas Cowboys are taking to find a new head coach. And they take stock of the staff Mike Vrabel is building with the Patriots, which now includes Josh McDaniels returning to a coordinator position in New England. Plus, they each take a shot at predicting which headlines we’ll be talking about on Monday after the conference championships go down this weekend.

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Why did Ben Johnson say yes to the Bears? + Inside Washington’s shock playoff run Jan 21, 2025

The Chicago Bears wasted no time on Monday, signing Ben Johnson as their new head coach two days after the Lions lost their playoff game to the Commanders. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel react to breaking news by sharing what they’re hearing about why Johnson, long one of the most sought-after coaching prospects in the league, took the job. They also break down what the Johnson hire means for all the other dominoes that might fall in this year’s hiring spree, including the openings in Dallas and New Orleans. Then they share what the results of the divisional round mean for the future of the league and how the Ravens and Lamar Jackson chart a path forward after their loss to the Bills. Plus, NBC Sports Washington and 106.7 The Fan’s JP Finlay joins the show to share the scoop on how the Commanders rallied behind Jayden Daniels and Dan Quinn to reach Washington’s first NFC championship game since 1991.

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Can Deion Sanders and the Cowboys actually happen? + What we’re watching in the divisional round of the playoffs Jan 17, 2025

The rumor mill has been scorching hot since news surfaced that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke with Deion Sanders about his team’s head coaching job. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel connect with The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman to separate what’s real, what’s not and what it would take for the Coach Prime show to relocate from Colorado to Dallas. Dianna and Chase also talk to Bruce about Chicago’s interest in Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, and dish with each other who else is in the mix for the Bears job. Plus, they share with each other the things they’re watching most closely in the divisional round of the playoffs this weekend, including in the electric matchup between the Bills and Ravens.

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Dallas is done with Mike McCarthy + has Mike Tomlin coached his last game in Pittsburgh? Jan 14, 2025

The playoffs are here, and the coaching carousel is already in overdrive. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing about the Dallas Cowboys parting ways with Mike McCarthy and who they might target for their coaching vacancy, where the Steelers might go with Mike Tomlin and whether it’s possible they’ll trade him and how the Patriots locked up Mike Vrabel as their new coach so quickly. They also share their reactions to this weekend’s playoff results and contemplate what comes next for the Steelers, Broncos, Chargers and Bucs now that their seasons are over.

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Heads roll in Vegas and Tennessee + Could a team lure Belichick away from UNC? + Sheil Kapadia on playoff time in Philly Jan 10, 2025

A wild week of news before Wild Card weekend. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing about the Las Vegas Raiders firing their head coach and GM and the Tennessee Titans firing their GM. They also discuss how Tom Brady will be involved with the coaching search in Vegas, whether a team could lure Bill Belichick away from UNC, why the Cowboys blocked the Bears from interviewing Mike McCarthy and how the fighting to land Ben Johnson as a head coach is playing out so far. Plus, The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia joins the show to talk about playoff time in Philly and which underdog teams he has an eye on this weekend.

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Black Monday: Why Brian Daboll has a job and Jerod Mayo doesn’t Jan 07, 2025

NFL teams wasted little time after the regular season concluded on Sunday. Some, like the Patriots and Jaguars, moved quickly to dismiss their coaches. Others, like the Giants and Colts, said they were keeping coaches and GMs in place. Meanwhile, the Jets, who fired their coach and GM weeks ago, sprinted to put in requests for interviews for pretty much any head coaching candidate you could name. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing about what’s gone down and what might happen next.

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What's next for Mike Vrabel? + Black Monday is coming Jan 03, 2025

Mike Vrabel is set to be a top head coaching candidate for a number of NFL teams this offseason. The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt joins Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel to share the scoop on what he learned about Vrabel in the reporting he did for a recent piece on how Vrabel spent the past year. Plus, Dianna and Chase share what they’re hearing and thinking about the other coaching news that might come on Black Monday, who’s getting recognized at the Pro Bowl games and the challenges facing the Indianapolis Colts as they try to get their franchise back on track. And to cap off the show, Dianna and Chase reflect on the the takes they got wrong in 2024.

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Who’s coaching for their job next weekend? + Is Sam Darnold the NFL’s story of the year? Dec 31, 2024

The NFL is barreling into the final week of the regular season. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they know about who’s coaching for their job in 2024’s final regular season games and how some big names like Mike Vrabel could fit into this next’s offseason’s hiring spree. They also dig into how the new leadership in Washington on and off the field turned around their franchise so quickly and claimed a spot in the playoffs. And The Athletic’s Alec Lewis stops by to share what he’s learned about how Sam Darnold piloted the Vikings to a dream season this year, what Kevin O’Connell has learned from Bill Cowher and what the team’s viral celebrations say about the culture they’ve built.

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Who can beat the Chiefs? + Is there a market for Pete Carroll? Dec 27, 2024

The Chiefs spent Christmas being the Chiefs. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel assess what their victory over the Steelers says about their standing heading into the playoffs as the AFC’s top seed. They also dig into the other game on the Christmas slate, where the Ravens dominated the Texans, as Chase reevaluates Lamar Jackson’s case for another MVP. Plus, they ponder what Tom Brady’s role in the Raiders offseason might look like and discuss whether there’s interest among teams in Pete Carroll, who’s let it be known that he wants to coach again. And to wrap up the show, they share what they’re most excited to watch in the rest of the Week 17 games.

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Are Kirk Cousins and the Falcons done?+ Did Mike McCarthy just save his job + Which coaching carousel rumors actually have some truth to them? Dec 24, 2024

The Falcons start Michael Penix Jr. and talk starts to churn about when and how the team might split with Kirk Cousins. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel break down what they know about the pickle the Falcons have created with their quarterback situation. They also dig into how the Commanders won a big game against the Eagles, who looked vulnerable after Jalen Hurts went out with a concussion, whether Kevin O’Connell has locked up Coach of the Year and contemplate the case for Lamar Jackson winning MVP over Josh Allen. Plus, Dianna and Chase look at which coaching carousel rumors actually have some merit as teams reach the home stretch of the season. And they dish out their Uncrustables for the best of Week 16.

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Why did the Falcons bench Kirk Cousins? + What’s the fallout from The Athletic’s scoop on Jets dysfunction? + Buffalo WR Khalil Shakir Dec 20, 2024

The Falcons announced this week that they’re benching Kirk Cousins in favor of Michael Penix Jr., the quarterback they took in the first round of the draft. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they know about why the team’s doing this so late in the season and where their relationship with Cousins, who they made a big move to get last offseason, goes from here. Dianna and Chase also measure the fallout of The Athletic’s recent piece on Woody Johnson, which reported that he once vetoed a trade over a player’s rating in a video game, and they weigh the choices the Patriots are facing this offseason as they seek to turn around their team. Plus, Bills WR Khalil Shakir stops by to talk about what’s making Buffalo’s offense go this season and dish out some scoops on how Josh Allen has weaponized this unit of pass catchers so effectively.

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BONUS: How Jets owner Woody Johnson and his family have created chaos inside their organization Dec 19, 2024

The Jets have had another turbulent season and The Athletic's deeply-reported story on Thursday adds to it, detailing the extent to which Woody Johnson affects his organization. Dianna Russini, Zack Rosenblatt and Michael Silver uncovered, among other things, that Johnson once nixed a trade with the Denver Broncos because of a player’s rating on Madden. Dianna, Zack and Mike share what they learned about Johnson and his family and contemplate what it means for where the team goes from here.

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Should you believe in the Eagles and Bills? + Chase Brown on the Bengals fighting for dear life, playing with Joe Burrow and hopping into a fine Dec 17, 2024

The Bills and the Eagles posted huge wins this weekend as the playoff picture came into clearer view. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing and seeing about the teams in serious contention and ask each other whether they believe in the Eagles, Bills, Lions, Chiefs, Rams, Texans and Broncos. Then, Bengals running back Chase Brown stops by to talk about his role in a late-season surge that has kept his team’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread, what it’s like to play in an offense with Joe Burrow and how he’s responding to the league fining him for a celebration on Monday Night Football last week. Plus, Dianna and Chase dish out their Uncrustables for the best of Week 15 and Dianna gets Chase’s read on her reporting that Bill Belichick’s inner circle quietly reached out to the Jets before he ultimately agreed to be the new coach at North Carolina.

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What people inside the NFL and the college ranks are saying about Belichick going to UNC Dec 13, 2024

It actually happened: Bill Belichick is going be the next head football coach at UNC, not another NFL team. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel talk with The Athletic’s national college football insider, Bruce Feldman, about what people inside the NFL and college football are saying about why he took the job, whether he’ll be successful and what this means for the next NFL hiring cycle. Dianna also shares with Chase what she learned while reporting at the NFL owners meeting in Texas this week, including scoops on Brock Purdy’s future with the 49ers, the Cowboys’ plans for Mike McCarthy and Micah Parsons, what the Browns might do with GM Andrew Berry and coach Kevin Stefanski and how these past weeks have affected Bryce Young’s standing with the Panthers. And they close the show dishing on the things they’re most excited to watch in this weekend’s slate of games.

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Would coaching college make Bill Belichick miserable? + Did the Falcons make a bad bet on Cousins? Dec 10, 2024

Could the coach with the most Super Bowl wins in NFL history be happy working at the college level for the first time? Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel ask legendary coach Bruce Arians, who worked in the pros and in major college programs, what taking a job at a place like UNC would be like for Bill Belichick. They also get insight from Arians on what this year’s class of rookie quarterbacks is bringing to the Bears, Commanders, Patriots and Broncos, on what he sees in Jameis Winston’s recent play and on how the Buccaneers stack up at this point in the season. Plus, Dianna and Chase reflect with each other about which teams made the best and worst bets this year and whether the Falcons bet on Kirk Cousins was a bad one. Finally, they close the show dishing out Uncrustables for the best things they saw in Week 14.

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Wishlists for the Ravens, Chiefs, Jets and Bears + The scoop on Andrew Luck coming back to football Dec 06, 2024

Scoop City has made a list and checked it twice for the NFL’s contenders and bottom dwellers. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel square what the teams trying to make a run need with what they can do, from the Ravens and Chiefs to the Texans and Commanders. They also make wishes for teams trying to bounce back from the bottom like the Browns, Jets, Bears and Bengals. Then, The Athletic’s Zak Keefer, host of the narrative podcast “Luck,” drops by to talk about Andrew Luck taking a job as the GM of Stanford’s football team. And Dianna and Chase close out the show talking about Justin Tucker, when athletes get the yips… and when all of us get the yips in ordinary moments.

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How messed up are things in Chicago? + Inside San Francisco’s season from hell Dec 03, 2024

The Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus after a disastrous loss to the Lions on Thanksgiving. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel get into what got us here, how the locker room is reacting to the moment and what the organization has to do to fix it. They also go deep on the top teams in the NFC, including the Lions and Eagles, and explore how the Bills managed to wrap up the AFC East on December 1. Then, The Athletic’s Michael Silver joins the show to share what he knows about San Francisco’s season from hell and the reporting he did for a recent feature on Lions QB Jared Goff. Plus, Dianna and Chase wrap the show dishing out Uncrustables for the best things that happened in Week 13.

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Is Jerry Jones SERIOUS? + We answer your questions about the Ravens, Lions, Bucs, Vikings and more Nov 28, 2024

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones kicks off Thanksgiving week by saying he hasn’t ruled out extending Mike McCarthy’s contract. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing and seeing from Dallas as the Cowboys sort out some existential issues in the final weeks of the season. They also open the Scoop City Mailbag to answer your questions about the Ravens, Lions, Bucs, Vikings, Raiders… and Dianna’s life as an NFL insider. And they close the episode reflecting on which NFL fan bases have the most to be thankful for this year.

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Are the Chiefs no longer elite? + Have the Commanders fallen off the “Kliff Cliff?” Nov 26, 2024

Both of New York’s football teams are in shambles. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel get into where the Giants go from here after releasing Daniel Jones and the bizarre news that the Jets have brought back former GM Mike Tannenbaum to help them find a new GM and head coach. Then, they reconvene “Scoop Court” to rule on whether Chase can still credibly claim the Chiefs are the best team in the league, whether it’s fair to say that the Commanders are trending downward at the time Kliff Kingsbury-coached offenses typically fall off a cliff and whether Dianna needs to take back her prediction that the Texans would win the Super Bowl. And to cap off the show, they dish out their Uncrustables for cool things that happened in Week 12.

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Are Aaron Rodgers and the Jets gonna break up for good? Nov 22, 2024

After the New York Jets fired GM Joe Douglas this week, Dianna Russini and The Athletic published blockbuster reporting about how deep the dysfunction runs in the Jets organization. Here, Dianna and Chase unpack her scoops about Douglas’ exit and how Jets owner Woody Johnson suggested to coaches and team officials that they bench Aaron Rodgers earlier this year. They also rate the sadness levels of a group of teams that have struggled so far this season, including the Cowboys, Giants, Patriots and Titans. And to close out the show, they return to our “In My Mentions” segment to respond to the takes sent to Dianna comparing Woody Johnson to Jerry Jones.

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Are the Giants trying to tank? + Could Bill Belichick Really Coach The Jags? Nov 19, 2024

The Giants are benching Daniel Jones, the quarterback they’d once seen as a franchise centerpiece. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel break down what got them to this point, and with the help of The Athletic’s Dan Duggan, contemplate whether head coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen can survive what’s next. Dianna and Chase also run a heat check on the stories shaping this week’s NFL news cycle and start with whether the Jaguars are about to fire Doug Pederson - and whether Jacksonville could soon be a match for Bill Belichick. Plus, in the latest edition of “Chase is on the Case,” Daniel shares what he’s seeing from Justin Herbert and Bo Nix and why he thinks they’re dark horses for end-of-season awards. And they end the show dishing out Uncrustables for the things they thought were cool in Week 11.

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Why the NFL coaching carousel is ALREADY out of control + can Josh Allen make history vs. Chiefs? Nov 15, 2024

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel forecast what the offseason job market could look like and whether as many as 10 or 11 teams could soon be looking for new head coaches. They also contemplate questions about how Aaron Rodgers could affect the Jets’ effort to land a new head coach and whether there’s anything to all the talk about Deion Sanders potentially coaching in the NFL. Plus, The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia joins the pod to share the scoop on how Josh Allen is playing some of the best ball of his career and where the Bills stand going into a huge game this weekend against the Chiefs. And to close out the show, Dianna dishes some life lessons she took out of her recent adventure replacing her phone.

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How did it get so bad for the Bears? + From the Steelers and Lions to the Cowboys and Giants, who’s soaring and who’s sinking? Nov 12, 2024

The Bears are pondering existential questions after a painful loss at home to the Patriots on Sunday. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel, with the help of The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain, unpack why this feels like a new bottom for Chicago and what might come next for the team. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing and what they’re seeing in teams that are soaring, like the Steelers and Lions, and teams that are also hitting rock bottom like the Cowboys and Colts. And to close out the show, they dish out this week’s Uncrustable awards for things they arbitrarily think are cool.

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Can it get even worse in Dallas? + Pittsburgh’s Cam Heyward on playing forever, Russell Wilson and Mike Tomlin Nov 08, 2024

Dallas QB Dak Prescott’s injury may be serious. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing and thinking about how the Cowboys are handling a nightmare season and why so many people are asking: what the heck are they doing? Plus, at the halfway mark of the season, they ask whether these teams should see their seasons as glass half full or half empty: the Texans, the Jets, the Vikings, the Eagles and the entire NFC West. Then, Pittsburgh’s Cam Heyward joins the show to talk about prepping for rookie sensation Jayden Daniels, why Mike Tomlin is shouting out stats on the practice field, and his QB Russell Wilson’s MOST Pittsburgh move that shocked us! n play forever. And to close out the show, a look back at the WILDEST words said by some of the NFL’s major stars.

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NFL Trade deadline is here! + the Cowboys are dead and what’s next for the Saints Nov 05, 2024

Heads rolled in New Orleans and in Las Vegas after those teams lost on Sunday. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel take stock of why the Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen and why the Raiders cut loose their offensive coordinator, Luke Getsy - and what the chessboard for coaching vacancies could look like across the league. They also contemplate which big moves could be left in the hours before the trade deadline, and which teams are going into the week as contenders, tweeners or goners. And while they’re at it, they discuss whether Dak Prescott should sit out the rest of what looks like a lost Cowboys season. Then, they dish out arbitrary awards for cool things that happened over the weekend. Congratulations to the first recipients of the Scoop City Uncrustable honor.

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The Texans lost Diggs. Now what? + Why are so many QBs in the 2023 class struggling? Oct 31, 2024

There’s one more game before the trade deadline. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel examine five teams who should be thinking about making a move, buyers and sellers - including the Houston Texans, who just lost star receiver Stefon Diggs for the season. Then The Athletic’s Dane Brugler joins the pod to talk about why so many quarterbacks from the 2023 draft class are struggling and to share his early thoughts on the impact players in next year’s cohort. Finally, Dianna and Chase end the show by celebrating spooky season and contemplating which things should scare them the most.

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Which teams are itching to make deadline deals? + How did the vibes get even worse for the Jets? Oct 29, 2024

After a bonkers weekend of games, Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel break out the vibe meter to measure what teams are feeling a week out from the trade deadline. They share what they’re hearing and seeing from Washington (with an impromptu appearance from Pardon My Take’s PFT Commenter), where the vibes are soaring. And they take stock of the atmospheres in Chicago, Cleveland, San Francisco, Dallas, Tennessee and Detroit before Chase provides some brutally honest feedback about how Anthony Richardson took himself out of a critical situation in yesterday’s Colts game against the Texans. Then, The Athletic’s Jets Zack Rosenblatt joins the pod to share what’s going on behind the scenes of that team’s losing streak. And Dianna and Chase end the show pumping up The Athletic’s viral coverage of the NFL’s fascination with Uncrustables snacks and debate which kid foods are okay for adults to eat.

Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel

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Did trading for Hopkins get the Chiefs closer to a 3-peat? (Plus PFT Commenter!) Oct 25, 2024

The Chiefs, an undefeated team sore for pass catchers, just traded for one of the most recognizable receivers in the NFL. Dianna Russini shares with Chase Daniel how their trade for Deandre Hopkins went down and hears from Chase what he’s going to bring to the Kansas City offense. Then they get into what Dianna’s hearing about who could be reaching out to the Rams about Cooper Kupp, what other receivers could move before the deadline, how the Panthers starting Bryce Young again could set off a larger chain of events in the league, and what people should make of recent comments the owners of the Giants and Cowboys made about their organizations. Then, Pardon My Take co-host PFT Commenter joins the show to share the vibes in the Washington Commanders fan base before the team’s match-up with Caleb Williams and the Bears this weekend. And Dianna and Chase close out the show by settling a few football-related, and unrelated, debates in the debut of our new segment, “Scoop Court.”

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Why did Mike Tomlin go “Lone Ranger” and start Russell Wilson? Oct 22, 2024

As reported by Dianna Russini over the weekend, the Dolphins are moving to get Tua Tagovailoa back on the field as early as next Sunday. Dianna and Chase Daniel explore what risks he and the team are taking by returning to action so quickly after he suffered the third diagnosed concussion of his career in September. They also discuss what went into Mike Tomlin’s decision to start Russell Wilson at quarterback this weekend and how it paid off, what’s next for the Jets after their second primetime loss in a week, and who should be sellers at the trade deadline. Plus, they check in with The Athletic’s Vikings beat reporter, Alec Lewis, about what’s been going on behind the scenes with a team that’s been one of the surprise stories of the 2024 season. And they end the show with a new segment about who in the league has a right to be petty as we kick off the week.

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What Jerry Jones told Dianna about a Cowboys season on the brink Oct 17, 2024

After an embarrassing loss to the Lions and a testy local radio interview that sparked nationwide headlines, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones took a moment at the owners meeting to open up to Dianna Russini about where the team goes next and how he deals with media. Dianna and Chase Daniel, along with new Athletic colleague Michael Silver, also dish on how the Davante Adams trade came together for the Jets, what trading for Amari Cooper will mean for the Bills, and why Mike Tomlin is dangling the possibility that Russell Wilson could see time at QB for the Steelers despite their hot start with Justin Fields. Plus, they share what they’re all going to be watching most closely in Week 7.

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How the Browns can move on from Deshaun Watson Oct 15, 2024

The Eagles eked out a win over the Browns this weekend, but their coach may have left the game banged up. Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel and The Athletic’s Mike Sando share the scoop on how the organization feels about Nick Sirianni after he taunted his own team’s fans and how his style is affecting them at a critical moment. They also dish on: the Deshaun Watson endgame in Cleveland; the Dallas meltdown against Detroit; the Lions’ next moves after losing Aidan Hutchinson to injury; Haason Reddick hiring a new agent to resolve his contract dispute with the Jets and whether we can finally just say the ball belongs to Justin Fields in Pittsburgh. Plus, they activate the Scoop City Hotline to take on a few audience questions.

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Do the Jets already regret trading for Rodgers? Oct 11, 2024

Some of the dust is settling after the Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh earlier this week. There’s an interim coach, and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett’s been stripped of his play calling duties. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel dig into the unresolved questions about who’s wielding power in the organization and whether they can return to good enough form to compete in a division that’s still winnable. They also examine the strange seasons taking place in Cleveland and Cincinnati and contemplate what’s at stake in New Orleans and New England, where rookie quarterbacks are getting starting nods. Plus, ESPN producer and author Paul "Hembo" Hembekides joins the pod to embrace debate about football and life and discuss his new book, “Got Your Answers: The 100 Greatest Sports Arguments Settled.”

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EMERGENCY EPISODE! The Jets fired Robert Saleh. Why now? Oct 08, 2024

The New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday, just five games into the season. Dianna Russini, who spent the morning reporting on what happened, and Chase Daniel team up for an emergency episode to get into why ownership made the move now, how much Aaron Rodgers did or didn’t have anything to do with it and where the team can go next.

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What will it take for the Browns to bench Deshaun Watson? Oct 08, 2024

The quarterback situation in Cleveland has somehow gone from bad to worse. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel dig into whether it's finally at the point where the Browns have to bench Deshaun Watson and what it means for the organization moving forward. They also take the temperature of the Jets and other teams in the mix to deal for Davante Adams and check in on a group of teams with QB issues, including the Patriots and Colts. And Chase sounds off on why it was a good thing that Bo Nix got into it with Sean Payton on the sideline. Plus, The Athletic's Cowboys reporter Jon Machota drops by the pod to dish about the state of affairs in Dallas after the team's late night victory in Pittsburgh.

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Who’s gonna win the Davante Adams sweepstakes? Oct 04, 2024

One of the NFL’s top receivers is on the trading block. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they know about who’s looking to make a deal with the Raiders for Davante Adams, who could benefit from getting him the most and what it would take to get a deal done. They also check back in on the Kansas City Chiefs, who have receiver issues of their own now that they’ve placed Rashee Rice on injured reserve and take the temp of what other big names might move before the trade deadline. In the latest edition of Chase is on the Case, Chase breaks down why Justin Fields, Jayden Daniels and Brock Purdy are all thriving for their teams this season. And ahead of the Jets taking on the Vikings in London this weekend, Dianna rings up UK-based Athletic managing editor for audio and Jets partisan Iain Macintosh to chat about his team and the international market for the NFL.

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What dominoes fall if the Chiefs go receiver shopping? + Michael Silver dishes dirt on the Shanahan coaching tree Oct 01, 2024

The Chiefs lost one of their biggest offensive weapons this weekend, and Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel contemplate what could be the league-wide effects if they go shopping for a receiver to replace Rashee Rice. They also try to get underneath the weird vibes in New York in the wake of an ugly Jets loss to the Broncos, what the Colts should do at QB after Joe Flacco led them to victory over the Steelers, and the chippy words exchanged between Baker Mayfield and Tom Brady about the atmosphere in Tampa Bay. Plus, legendary NFL reporter Michael Silver stops by to dish dirt on the reporting he did about the Shanahan coaching tree for his new book, “The Why Is Everything: A Story of Football, Rivalry, and Revolution.”

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Is something wrong with Travis Kelce? + Inside the Buffalo boom w/former Bills RB Damien Harris Sep 27, 2024

Perplexed by Kansas City TE Travis Kelce’s slow start? Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they learned this week about what’s really going on with the Chiefs’ offense and where Kelce fits into it. They also take us inside what’s happening with the Chargers as they get ready for the Chiefs this weekend and deal with Justin Herbert’s ankle injury and with the Commanders, who are riding high after Jayden Daniels’ heroic performance in Week 3. Plus, former Bills running back and Athletic podcast host Damien Harris stops by to dish on why Josh Allen is performing so well so far this season and what explains his old team’s hot start.

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The Niners implode, the Vikings soar + Chris Long on a wild Week 3 Sep 24, 2024

After a bonkers Week 3, Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel and guest Chris Long, a two-time Super Bowl champion, sort out which early NFL narratives have merit and which ones are bunk. Dianna and Chase set out to answer: Are the 49ers as bad as their current record says they are, after losing a shocker to the Rams? Are the Vikings the best team in the league? Are the Bears actually worse than their 1-2 record? Then, Chris joins to play a new game pondering questions about the Eagles, Cowboys, Ravens, Panthers and Raiders.

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Herbert and Harbaugh up close + Checking up on the Jets fanbase with Anthony Ramos Sep 20, 2024

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel dive into what they’re hearing about Jordan Love’s injury situation and break down the veteran QBs who have undergone the biggest “glow ups” to start this season (and, yes, Dianna explains the term “glow up” to Chase). Then the Athletic’s Daniel Popper stops by to talk Justin Herbert, share his favorite Jim Harbaugh stories and teach the crew what it means to be a “house head.” Finally, Anthony Ramos, the actor and Hamilton star, stops by Scoop City to temp check his favorite team — the New York Jets.

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Bryce Young benched and 0-2 teams in panic Sep 17, 2024

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel, along with The Athletic's Panthers reporter Joe Person, delve into the disaster in Carolina and debate whether Bryce Young is broken or if the problem lies with the Panthers. They also share intel on winless NFL teams, categorizing them into those panicking and those working on solutions. Additionally, Bears experts Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns from The Athletic's Hoge and Jahns podcast join the discussion to talk about the current state of the Caleb Williams era. Dianna and Chase conclude the show by critiquing teams that may have overcomplicated things and even field some criticism themselves.

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What are the Falcons doing with Kirk Cousins? + The latest on the QB drama in Pittsburgh Sep 13, 2024

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing and thinking about the state of the Falcons and whether Kirk Cousins is in good enough form to get them back on track. They also ponder what’s next in Green Bay, as the Packers look to Malik Willis to fill in for an injured Jordan Love, and the NFL’s rules for reviewing roughing the passer and how they compare to the rules for unnecessary roughness on QB slides. Plus, The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo joins the show to shed light on what the Steelers’ QB predicament looks like to those covering the team. And Chase shares what it was like to be on live TV talking about football when an earthquake jolted California.

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Truths and Lies from NFL Week 1 + Tom Brady’s first game in the booth Sep 10, 2024

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel play a game of “truth or lie” to share what they’re hearing and thinking about the NFL’s opening weekend slate of games and what they said about the teams and players on the field - from how the Browns, Giants and Titans should feel about their quarterback situations to how the Bills and Eagles should feel about their offensive weapons after one game. Plus, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand joins the show to chat about Tom Brady’s first game in the booth as a color commentator for Fox.

Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel

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Football is so back + Josh Allen visits Scoop City Sep 06, 2024

Scoop City throws an opening weekend party with Dianna Russini chatting with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen about his team’s offensive attack this year, losing Stefon Diggs, talking trash and playing chess with teammates. Dianna and co-host Chase Daniel react to the dramatic Chiefs win over the Ravens and share what they’re hearing and thinking about how Russell Wilson’s injury situation is affecting the quarterback conundrum in Pittsburgh and what the end of Trent Williams’ holdout says about the state of affairs in San Francisco. Plus, they give out their first ever Scoop City-themed superlatives going into the rest of the opening games.

Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel

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BONUS: The coaches under the most pressure + Super Bowl picks Sep 05, 2024

In this season-opening bonus episode of Scoop City, The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and former NFL QB Chase Daniel discuss what Dianna is hearing about the coaches on the hottest hot seats, what needs to happen for them to save their jobs and which coaches could replace them. Plus, Dianna and Chase make their Super Bowl picks.

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The Bears are back, the Vikings are in trouble + Can the Chiefs actually three-peat? Sep 03, 2024

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel rip through the contract holdups headed into opening weekend. Will Trent Williams in San Francisco, Ja’Marr Chase in Cincinnati and Dak Prescott in Dallas all get their deals? Then, Chase and Dianna pick the four teams they each think will surprise us this season — good and bad. Finally, The Athletic’s Nate Taylor joins Scoop City to dish on Patrick Mahomes’ new weapons and the Chiefs’ biggest issue we may see right out of the gate.

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It's Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh ... for now and we’ve got Steelers OC Arthur Smith to explain their decision Aug 30, 2024

Dianna Russini sits down with Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to chat about the attack he’s building with his new team and what he’s looking for out of the quarterback position. Dianna starts the show digging into the news about Brandon Aiyuk finally signing an extension in San Francisco. Then, Dianna and Chase Daniel dissect the quarterback situation in New England, where Jacoby Brissett just won the job, and whether rookie QB Spencer Rattler might see snaps in New Orleans this year. Plus, Browns tight end David Njojku stops by to explain why he hates cottage cheese and why his QB Deshaun Watson is underrated.

Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel

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The NFL’s top tier QBs and why Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers weren’t among them (with Mike Sando) Aug 27, 2024

The Athletic’s Mike Sando joins Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel to discuss his annual NFL Quarterback Tiers project, a ranking of the league’s top quarterbacks based on an exhaustive survey of coaches and executives - and how reigning MVP Lamar Jackson is still second tier in the eyes of many around the league. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about CeeDee Lamb reaching a contract agreement with the Cowboys and Ja’Marr Chase reporting for practice in Cincinnati.

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EXCLUSIVE: Packers QB Jordan Love on leading an up-and-coming team, his receivers and what a historic contract means for his wedding budget Aug 23, 2024

Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love takes a break from a recent practice to join Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel and chat about the contract that made him the top-paid quarterback in NFL history, what’s next for a team with a core group of young players, what he learned backing up Aaron Rodgers and how he sizes up his receivers. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about the league’s biggest unresolved contract questions, from Brandon Aiyuk to CeeDee Lamb. Plus, on the heels of Dianna taking her family to see a Scoop City billboard in Times Square, they dish on the toughest places parents can take their kids.

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Broncos HC Sean Payton on why Bo Nix is the future + Chase Daniel goes inside Denver’s team meeting Aug 20, 2024

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton sits down with Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel to talk about the moment he knew Bo Nix was the guy, the draft day drama to select Nix and why he’s confident in this year’s team. Plus, Chase shares his thoughts from his special behind-the-scenes access with the Broncos and Dianna reveals another travel horror story, this time of her own making.

Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel

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Justin Jefferson, the highest-paid WR in football, and Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell on their quarterbacks, if J.J. McCarthy is their future Aug 16, 2024

Dianna Russini catches up with Justin Jefferson, the top-paid receiver in the NFL, and Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell about the team’s post-Kirk Cousins plans at quarterback and the progress rookie QB J.J. McCarthy was making before his season-ending injury. Dianna and co-host Chase Daniel also share what they’re hearing and thinking about the Cleveland Browns and what’s at stake for Deshaun Watson this season. Plus, they share with each other the things they both fear most.

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The Jets Drama with Haason Reddick + Kliff Kingsbury on Jayden Daniels Aug 13, 2024

Dianna Russini shares with Chase Daniel what she’s hearing about Haason Reddick demanding a trade from the Jets and the latest with the Brandon Aiyuk saga in San Francisco and CeeDee Lamb holding out in Dallas. Then, Chase gives Dianna his takes on how rookie quarterbacks performed in this weekend’s slate of preseason games, from J.J. McCarthy to Bo Nix. Plus, Dianna catches up with Washington Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury to hear about how his rookie quarterback, Jayden Daniels, is developing so far this preseason.

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What’s going on with Brandon Aiyuk? + Texans HC DeMeco Ryans on Stefon Diggs, leadership and vibes Aug 09, 2024

Houston Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans sits down with Dianna Russini to chat about his team’s mission to improve on last year’s breakout season, C.J. Stroud’s development, his new weapon Stefon Diggs, leadership and how important vibes are in his locker room. Dianna and Chase Daniel also share what they’re hearing about this season’s biggest mystery so far: just what is going to happen with San Francisco and Brandon Aiyuk and do any rumors about potential trades have any truth to them?

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Dianna crashes a Texans practice + What we’re hearing about the Giants-Lions rumble and if it’s Fields Time in Pittsburgh Aug 06, 2024

Dianna Russini shares with Chase Daniel what she learned about the Texans after crashing their practice in Ohio on Monday, where she got some time with Stefon Diggs. The two also share what they’re hearing and thinking about the speed of the Kansas City receiving corps - and whether we’re closer to seeing Justin Fields as the starting QB in Pittsburgh. They also check in with The Athletic’s Dan Duggan about his beat covering the Giants, fresh off him catching the fight that erupted in their joint practice with the Lions. And to close out the show, Dianna and Chase share their thoughts about the biggest moments of the Olympics so far and who they think should represent the United States when flag football is a sport at the 2028 games.

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Raiders GM Tom Telesco on building up a new team, taking on the AFC West + What we’re hearing about Justin Herbert's foot injury and the QB competition in Denver Aug 02, 2024

Raiders GM Tom Telesco joins Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel to talk about his new challenge in Las Vegas, the roster he’s building there, how his tenure with the Chargers ended and all the quarterbacks he’s worked with in his three decades in the league. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about Justin Herbert's foot injury and if rookie Bo Nix has a chance to win the quarterback competition in Denver. And to wrap things up, just in time for this year’s Hall of Fame game, they contemplate which of their weird random life skills warrant “hall of fame” status.

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EXCLUSIVE: Kirk Cousins on leaving Minnesota and the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. Jul 30, 2024

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins joins Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel for an EXCLUSIVE Scoop City interview about what led to him leaving the Minnesota Vikings and how he’s been navigating the awkwardness of his new team drafting Michael Penix Jr. in the first round. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about San Francisco’s plan for Brock Purdy and what it might cost them and how Justin Herbert is faring so far in the system Jim Harbaugh is building with the Chargers.

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Which rookie QBs could win starting jobs + is Ryan Tannehill retired? Jul 26, 2024

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel check in on some of the league’s thorniest contract situations as teams report to camp, like Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams in San Francisco and CeeDee Lamb in Dallas. Then they share what they’re hearing about locker rooms where rookie quarterbacks are pushing veterans. And veteran QB Ryan Tannehill, who’s currently without a team, joins the show to talk about what would get him back on the field, his exit from the Titans and what the Steelers are getting in Arthur Smith.

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EXCLUSIVE: Saquon Barkley on his breakup with the Giants + What we’re hearing on Jordan Love holding out Jul 23, 2024

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley sits down with Dianna Russini for an exclusive interview about how his breakup with the Giants went down and what life is like with his new team in Philadelphia. Dianna and Chase Daniel also share what they’re hearing as teams get to camp and players like Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa are still working out deals with their teams.

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Eagles vibe check, Dallas Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones + what Giants Hard Knocks looks like to insiders Jul 19, 2024

Dianna Russini shares with Chase Daniel what she’s heard about what went wrong in Philadelphia last season and what challenges the Eagles face this season righting the ship. Then, Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones joins the show to talk about all the contract uncertainty in Dallas and how the team is managing fan expectations. And they close out the show sharing thoughts about what the Giants edition of Hard Knocks looks like to insiders who know the league.

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Scoop City debuts, Andy Reid, what we’re hearing about the Steelers, Texans & Jets Jul 16, 2024

In the show’s debut episode, The Athletic Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini and longtime NFL QB Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing about the quarterback room in Pittsburgh, the hype building in Houston and the drama that always seems to be following the New York Jets. They also sit down for an exclusive interview with Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid about the quest for a three-peat, Patrick Mahomes and all the attention Taylor Swift has brought to the team. They close out the show with a segment called “In My Mentions.” Chase explains how his perspective on the fight over an 18-game schedule landed him in an online beef.

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Coming July 16th… Scoop City! Jul 09, 2024

Get your ears ready for all the NFL conversation you’ll ever want or need. Starting July 16th, The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini and longtime NFL quarterback Chase Daniel are teaming up for two episodes a week of the brand new podcast Scoop City to share what they’re hearing about the things that are actually at work in the NFL - and to share a few scoops about life too.

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