Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

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Playing QB Musical Chairs + So Much Breaking News Mar 05, 2025

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back to try to predict next year's starting quarterbacks for the teams who don't currently have one and react to WAY too much breaking news! We start with a game of "Pin the Tail on the QB" as the Heroes pick the best landing spots for the free agent signal-callers (6:47). After the break, we run through so many news items (32:58): the Bears have traded for multiple interior offensive linemen (36:01), the Jets officially released WR Davante Adams (38:54), the Eagles have made Saquon Barkley the highest-paid running back in NFL history (42:31), DK Metcalf has been granted permission to seek a trade (46:28), the Cowboys extended DT Osa Odighizuwa (50:45), the Raiders have made Maxx Crosby the highest paid defensive end in NFL history (1:01:23), and the Eagles have reached a deal to keep Zack Baun in Philadelphia (1:04:46).

0:00 NFL Free Agency

6:47 QB Musical Chairs

31:09 Break

32:58 NFL News

36:01 Bears Trades

38:54 Davante Adams

42:31 Saquon Barkley

46:28 DK Metcalf

50:45 Cowboys

52:29 Other News

58:13 Media Minute

1:01:23 Max Crosby

1:04:46 Zack Baun

1:09:55 Wrap Up

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Deebo Samuel Traded + NFL Free Agency Preview with Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo Mar 04, 2025

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back to catch up on a TON of news that came out of Indianapolis over the weekend before we turn our focus to free agency. We start with the news (7:29): the 49ers have traded WR Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders (9:44), QB Matthew Stafford and the Rams agreed on a new contract (15:26), Chiefs TE Travis Kelce is officially coming back for at least another season (17:26), the Jets are taking calls about WR Davante Adams (22:43), the Eagles have cut CB Darius Slay in a cap-saving move (24:50), the Cowboys are planning to use the franchise tag on DT Osa Odighizuwa (27:03), we have some new trade rumors and reports (27:29), and other news to hit (28:03). Then, it's time for a Zusser Media Minute (30:18) to talk Hard Knocks developments. After the break, we're joined by Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo of Check The Mic to preview NFL Free Agency (40:59), covering the available quarterbacks (45:26), wide receivers (53:56), defensive players (58:16), weaker position groups (1:01:57), and favorite available players (1:03:29). Before we say goodbye, we're interrupted by the developing news that Bengals WR Tee Higgins has been franchise tagged for the second straight offseason (1:06:02). Finally, before signing off, we have an important announcement to make about the HTC Patreon (1:09:44).

0:00 Combine Takeaways

7:29 NFL News

9:44 Deebo Samuel Traded

15:26 Matthew Stafford back to LAR

17:26 Travis Kelce

22:43 Davante Adams

24:50 Darius Slay

27:03 Osa Odighizuwa

27:29 Trade Rumors

28:03 Other News

30:18 Zusser Media Minute

36:06 Break

37:38 Sam & Steve

40:59 NFL Free Agency

45:26 Free Agent QBs

53:56 Free Agents WRs

58:16 Defensive Free Agents

1:01:57 Weaker FA Positions

1:03:29 Other Free Agents

1:06:02 Developing News!

1:06:13 Tee Higgins

1:07:55 Break

1:09:44 Announcement

1:12:26 Wrap Up

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NFL Draft Primer with Lance Zierlein + NFL Report Cards Feb 27, 2025

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to react to the latest NFLPA Team Report Cards (8:00), catch up on the latest reports surrounding Matthew Stafford (20:19), and chat with Lance Zierlein about the 2025 NFL Draft (28:32). Then, we answer some HTC Mailbag questions to close the show (54:21).

0:00 Welcome

2:27 Conor Orr

8:00 NFLPA Team Report Cards

20:19 Matthew Stafford Updates

28:32 Lance Zierlein joins

35:17 Draft Class Overall Grade

36:58 Lance on the QB Prospects

43:01 Lance’s Favorite Player in the 2025 Draft

51:16 Lance on Possible Trade Action

54:21 Mailbag

1:14:13 Wrap Up

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The Only Combine Quotes We Care About Feb 26, 2025

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by James Palmer to identify the only press conference quotes that matter from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. We start with all the chatter about the Tush Push, hearing from Nick Sirianni and Raheem Morris (9:44), and then hit Brett Veach's comments about Travis Kelce's retirement status (18:45). Next, we cover what Duke Tobin said about making Ja'Marr Chase the highest paid non-quarterback in football (24:43), Chris Ballard's quote about Anthony Richardson (30:33), new Jaguars GM James Gladstone (37:23), the latest on Myles Garrett trade reports (44:37), and some other quick news items (51:25).

0:00 Welcome

2:08 James Palmer Joins

6:16 NFL Combine Press Conference Reactions

9:44 Tush Push Comments

18:45 Travis Kelce Retirement Update

24:43 Ja’Marr Chase Contract

30:33 Anthony Richardson

37:23 James Gladstone

44:37 Myles Garrett

51:25 Other News

1:03:08 Wrap Up

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Speaking Truth to Power at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Feb 24, 2025

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news and speak truth to power at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. We start with a voicemail from Dan to Marc sent over the weekend (6:37). Then, we hit some NFL news items (11:52): the Rams have given Matthew Stafford permission to speak with other teams (13:12), the Jaguars have finally hired a General Manager (18:16), and is Shedeur Sanders making the right decision to not throw at the combine (22:25)? Then, the heroes embody NFL coaches and GMs (37:31) to share what they're really thinking at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine from Indianapolis, including Les Snead (40:31), Brian Daboll (47:30), and Kyle Shanahan (57:59).

0:00 Welcome

6:37 Dan's Voicemail

11:52 NFL News

13:12 Matthew Stafford Trade Talks

18:16 Jaguars hire James Gladstone as GM

22:25 Sheuder Sanders

27:04 Break

37:31 Speaking Truth to Power at the NFL Scouting Combine

40:31 Conor as Les Snead

47:30 Marc as Brian Daboll

57:59 Dan as Kyle Shanahan

1:07:16 Wrap Up

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The 8 Most Important Figures of the 2025 NFL Offseason Feb 20, 2025

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar to cover the 8 most important figures of this NFL offseason! But first, we start with a very belated NFL Honors conversation discussing the various award winners (6:37). Then, we get the final installment of the Terry Saga (19:08) before diving into those 8 important figures, with Sam Darnold first on the list (24:47). From there, we hit Adam Peters (33:55), Duke Tobin (38:50), Cam Ward & Shedeur Sanders (47:10), Jerry Jones (56:28), Jim Harbaugh (1:03:49), and finally close out the segment with Ben Johnson (1:08:00). We wrap up the show with a trophy presentation for the winner of the Fearless Predictions Challenge 2024-25! (1:14:20).

0:00 Welcome

6:37 Belated Honors Recap

19:08 Terry Finale

24:47 The 8 Most Important Figures of the 2025 NFL Offseason

24:50 Sam Darnold

33:55 Adam Peters

38:50 Duke Tobin

47:10 Cam Ward & Shedeur Sanders

53:43 VIIA

56:28 Jerry Jones

1:03:49 Jim Harbaugh

1:08:00 Ben Johnson

1:14:20 Trophy Ceremony

1:23:19 Wrap Up

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Offseason Storylines We’re Invested In Feb 19, 2025

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news and cover the NFL offseason storylines we're most invested in. We start with a serious conversation with the show's producer (2:11) before welcoming in Conor Orr (7:22). Then, we hit all the NFL news we missed during the break (9:04), including the Bengals free agency outlook with Tee Higgins and others (11:51), the Jets moving on from Aaron Rodgers (16:45), Travis Kelce mulling retirement (22:14), the Pittsburgh-Trevor Lawrence rumors (30:43), Tyreek Hill's future in Miami (32:29), the Saints officially hiring Kellen Moore as head coach (36:04), the latest with Justin Tucker (40:41), and wrap up news with some 8 o'clock delight (47:18). After the break, Marc and Dan tell a fun story about the plane ride back from New Orleans (55:52), and then we dive into the storylines we're most invested in over the offseason, with Dan (1:01:03), Marc (1:09:22) and Conor (1:15:58) sharing one each.

0:00 Welcome Back

2:11 Intervention

7:22 Conor Orr Joins

9:04 NFL News

11:51 Bengals free agency & Tee Higgins

16:45 Aaron Rodgers

22:14 Travis Kelce

28:50 Break

30:43 Trevor Lawrence

32:29 Tyreek Hill

36:04 Kellen Moore

40:41 Justin Tucker

47:18 Other news

55:52 Plane Ride Story

1:01:03 Dan’s invested in…

1:09:22 Marc’s invested in…

1:15:58 Conor’s invested in…

1:23:21 Wrap Up

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Super Bowl LIX Recap!! Feb 10, 2025

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are LIVE to recap Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs! We start with the Super Bowl LIX Champions and how they pulled off the shocking blow-out victory with help from Conor Orr (11:15). Then, Pete Sweeney joins to cover what this result means for the Chiefs (27:46). After that, we hit Winners & Losers from the Big Game (45:31), including our thoughts on the halftime performance by Kendrick Lamar (55:48) and quickly discuss a couple news items (1:14:54): the Jets will be moving on from Aaron Rodgers and the 49ers have granted Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade before saying goodbye.

0:00 Super Bowl LIX Recap

11:15 Conor Orr Joins

27:46 Pete Sweeney Joins

45:31 Winners & Losers

55:48 Halftime Show Reaction

1:14:54 News Items

1:15:40 Wrap Up

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Super Bowl LIX Preview: How Each Team Can Win Feb 06, 2025

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back for Day 3 from Underdog Manor in New Orleans to deep dive into the Super Bowl LIX matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Jourdan Rodrigue and Conor Orr join the show to first talk what the Eagles must do to win tha big game (5:57) and what the Chiefs need to do to secure the three-peat (34:46). After the break, we bring you a special edition of Walken With Giants (55:25) before finishing the show with one last round of Fearless Predictions (1:02:36).

0:00 Day 3 in NOLA

2:56 Jourdan & Conor Join

5:57 Eagles

34:46 Chiefs

55:25 Walken With Giants

1:02:36 Fearless Predictions

1:16:49 Wrap Up

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Why NFL Fans Hate the Chiefs + Free Agency Look-Ahead Feb 06, 2025

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back from Underdog Manor in New Orleans to talk some Chiefs and look ahead to 2025 NFL Free Agency! To start, Dan, Marc and Jason Zumwalt recap Day 1 in New Orleans (0:55) and pay tribute to the memory of the legendary Chris Wesseling (8:18). Then, Arrowhead Pride Editor-in-Chief Pete Sweeney crashes the house to talk about why NFL fans hate the Chiefs and look at some key matchups in Super Bowl LIX (16:20). After the break, James Palmer joins the show to look ahead to NFL free agency, hitting big names who could become available including Trey Smith (41:34) and Tee Higgins (45:09) and looking at the wide receiver market (51:16) and quarterback options for QB-needy teams (56:08) before saying goodbye (1:10:06).

0:00 Day 1 in NOLA

8:18 Remembering Chris Wesseling

16:20 Chiefs Chat with Pete Sweeney

38:51 Break

39:36 James Palmer Joins

41:34 Trey Smith

45:09 Tee Higgins

51:16 DK Metcalf & the WR Market

56:08 Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers & the QB Market

1:10:06 Wrap Up

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