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How much will it cost to bring back Zach Brown and extend Preston Smith? Jan 29, 2018

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Aside from the time JP Finlay recorded a live pod at NBC Sports Washington's holiday party, this is about as interesting a setup as you'll find on Redskins Talk. This go-round, JP calls Rich Tandler from the back of a Lyft, and the two get to chat for the first time in a while before Finlay gets to the airport and departs for the Super Bowl. They begin by listing which of the four main outcomes they think is most likely to play out between Kirk Cousins and the Redskins, and then they move on to two more important contract situations regarding Zach Brown and Preston Smith. In Tandler's eyes, fans need to appreciate one of those defenders a lot more. Finally, they debate which of the area airports is their favorite and, duh, there's a disagreement.

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Catching up with Jay Gruden and Doug Williams at the Senior Bowl in Mobile Jan 25, 2018

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JP Finlay didn't just talk to the quarterback prospects while in Mobile, Alabama for the Senior Bowl; he also caught up with Jay Gruden and Vice President of Player Personnel Doug Williams there, too. In his interviews with the two decision-makers, JP asks about how Kirk Cousins' contract uncertainty affects the team's operations while scouting QB prospects, what exactly they're looking for in the young guys and whether there's tension between Cousins and the 'Skins. Also included: Gruden asking JP if he can just leave him alone and let him watch some damn football.

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Four 1-on-1 interviews with rookie QBs Josh Allen, Mason Rudolph, Luke Falk and Mike White Jan 24, 2018

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If you're interested in the 2018 quarterback class, then you can't hit play on this episode fast enough. While in Mobile, Alabama for the Senior Bowl, JP Finlay interviewed Wyoming's Josh Allen, Oklahoma State's Mason Rudolph, Washington State's Luke Falk and Western Kentucky's Mike White. The first is a contender to be the top overall pick in April, the second is a near-lock for the first round (and grew up as a 'Skins fan), the third is the Pac-12's all-time record holder for TDs and yards and the fourth threw 63 scores in his final two years. Here's your chance to get to know them.

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With the Senior Bowl approaching, it's time to start talking about Baker Mayfield and Josh Allen Jan 22, 2018

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JP Finlay and Rich Tandler recorded this episode following the NFL's conference championship games while sitting in their respective comfy office chairs. The best pair in podcasting begin by analyzing what went down between the Jags and Pats and the Eagles and Vikings and try and figure out what the Redskins can take away from the NFL's top teams. They then talk about the quarterback position, but not about the guy you're used to hearing them discuss. Instead, JP and Tandler debate which prospect is more interesting between Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield, since JP is heading to Alabama to cover some of the Senior Bowl, where both young passers will be. Finally, the pod wraps with a celebration of an amazing accomplishment by Tandler, so make sure you have the champagne bottles ready.

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This season is proving that a QB needs help, and Kirk Cousins didn't have much of it on the Redskins Jan 19, 2018

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JP Finlay and Rich Tandler open up this podcast by discussing how Jay Gruden's seat may actually be cooler in 2018 if Kirk Cousins doesn't return. They also chat about Tandler's impressive beer-drinking habits. Most of the episode belongs to Finlay's interview with NBC Sports analyst Chris Simms, though, and the former QB gives a ton of great thoughts on what's going on with Cousins. Included: Why he thinks Jay Gruden's end-of-year assessment of No. 8 wasn't fair at all, his opinion on the importance of building a strong team around Cousins and his evaluation of Washington's chances if a rookie or Colt McCoy are starting next year instead.

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A group of NBC Sports Washington experts weigh in on Kirk Cousins at the company holiday party Jan 17, 2018

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This may be the most unique of the 157 Redskins Talk episodes that have been published so far. In the midst of NBC Sports Washington's holiday party, JP Finlay brought out the podcast equipment and asked a bunch of reporters and analysts two questions about Kirk Cousins: What should the Redskins do, and what will the Redskins do? Among those who were kind enough to join: Joe Beninati, Chick Hernandez, Trevor Matich, Tony Massenburg, Tarik El-Bashir, Chase Hughes, Rob Carlin, Julie Donaldson and Shawn Springs. The most impressive part of it all? He did it in one take.

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Deciding what Blake Bortles' success in Jacksonville means for Kirk Cousins' future Jan 16, 2018

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JP Finlay, Rich Tandler and Pete Hailey recovered from the Vikings-Saints game just in time to deliver this episode of Redskins Talk. In it, they try to figure out whether what Blake Bortles is doing with the Jaguars has any effect on Kirk Cousins' future with the 'Skins and discuss how fans shouldn't allow the fact that three of the four QBs left standing are mediocre influence how they feel about No. 8. Also included: A fun gameshow called "Who's more likely to know who Slick Rick is, Pete or Tandler?"

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Does playing in D.C. give a boost to Kirk Cousins' marketability, and therefore, an edge to the Redskins? Jan 11, 2018

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JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are your podcast guides on yet another loaded offseason episode. To open, the four discuss whether the Redskins should look to extend other 2015 draft picks like Brandon Scherff and Preston Smith, since they're trying to get a new deal done with Jamison Crowder. Then, the pod jumps into an interview with Sports Business Journal's John Ourand, who goes back and forth with Finlay over whether playing in the nation's capital carries extra value to Kirk Cousins' marketability as opposed to, say, Jacksonville or Denver. The final few minutes are then devoted to the return of Tandler's Got Jokes, and Swaggy T absolutely brings the goods.

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"It's disgraceful" how the Redskins have neglected their succession plan at quarterback Jan 10, 2018

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There's a lot of fun stuff happening on this edition of Redskins Talk. The episode opens up with JP Finlay, Rich Tandler and Mitch Tischler doing a deep dive on the news that Jamison Crowder is open to signing an extension in D.C. before Tandler goes off on Washington for not having a viable plan at QB should Kirk Cousins leave town. Then, all-time great guy and former 'Skin Darrel Young does an interview with Finlay, and Young gives some really good insight into Cousins' relationship with Jay Gruden, Robert Griffin III and the 5-on-5 pickup games he used to play in while with the team. Things then wrap with a rousing debate over whether the cookies JP brought in look appetizing or not.

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Is there a disconnect between Jay Gruden and Kirk Cousins? Jan 08, 2018

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This podcast is such a full house that it feels weird not to have Bob Saget on it. JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler, Chick Hernandez and Pete Hailey are the starting 5 for this episode, which continues to dive into Kirk Cousins' relationship with the Redskins. What should be made of Jay Gruden's comments that he doesn't want to go through "another" one-year deal? Is there a disconnect between the head coach and the QB? And what did this weekend's playoff games teach us about where No. 8 stands in the hierarchy of passers? Also included: Pete's awful flop after JP kindly set him up to contribute for once as well as some news about when Redskins Talk will be published in the offseason.

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