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Early OTA Buzz, Another Eagles Win, Bills on Hard Knocks and RIP Jim Irsay May 23, 2025

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Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Patrick Claybon and Nick Shook to get you caught up on all the news from around the NFL. First, the crew talks about the news coming out of the owners meetings including the tush push surviving for another year (01:25), playoff reseeding (05:30), the installation of the Protector of the Year Award (08:30), the Bills and NFC East being on Hard Knocks (16:20), and the passing of Colts Owner Jim Irsay (19:15). After the break, the trio checks in on some of the buzz from OTAs including Drake Maye and the Patriots (27:58), Caleb Williams and the Bears (31:50), Quinnen Williams and the Jets (36:20), and more!

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Chase Edmonds on His Comeback, Young RBs to Target & Settling the Kyren Williams Debate May 22, 2025

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Veteran RB Chase Edmonds joins the show to share updates on his recovery and what lies ahead as he eyes a return to the field in 2025. He offers sharp insight into some of the NFL’s most intriguing backfield situations—from Bucky Irving’s fantasy upside to how Liam Coen might navigate a crowded RB room in Jacksonville. Chase also helps settle the Kyren Williams debate and gives his take on rising stars like Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, and other young backs poised to make a splash.

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Ben Utecht talks miracle journey, sustaining a concussion on Hard Knocks, and Tony Dungy’s impact May 21, 2025

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Super Bowl champion Ben Utecht joins Peanut and Roman. Ben reflects on the moments that led to his NFL career and credits Tony Dungy for giving him his shot in the league. He shares what it was like competing with Peyton Manning and tells a story that sums up what it was like playing with him.

Ben opens up about the concussion he sustained during practice that aired on Hard Knocks and how that experience led him to become an advocate for brain health and a spokesman for the American Academy of Neurology.

Then, Ben talks about how a foot infection led to the launch of his company, Sole Care Rx. He shares what he’s learned since becoming a CEO and the leadership lessons he took from Tony Dungy into business. Later, Ben shares how his passion for music led him to a career as a singer and songwriter, and how the people of Indianapolis got to experience him for his voice first before they saw him on the football field.

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2025 What Ifs: QB Edition May 20, 2025

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones open the show with a shoutout to Florio’s Knicks making the Eastern Conference Finals. Then they break down the latest fantasy headlines, including a discussion on the impact of George Pickens to the Cowboys WR room and renewed optimism for Dolphins RB De’Von Achane. (05:18)

Next, the crew tackles the biggest “What If?” scenarios at the quarterback position heading into the 2025 fantasy season. Will Michael Penix Jr. live up to the hype in Atlanta? Has C.J. Stroud already hit his ceiling? And what if Bo Nix regresses? (23:11)

They close out with a strategy session, debating their different approaches to salary cap and auction league drafts. (46:10)

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Why Brock Purdy is Worth the Money May 20, 2025

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Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic to break down Brock Purdy's new contract with the 49ers and tell you why he deserves the money. Before Purdy, Gregg and Jourdan react to Nick Sirianni's extension with the Eagles (02:11) and Joe Thuney's extension with the Bears (07:05). Gregg and Jourdan then tell you why Purdy deserved his new contract with a look at how quarterbacks get paid nowadays (09:50), how the 49ers' roster is constructed (17:00), Purdy's development with the 49ers (33:40), and more!

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Ranking (Almost) Every NFL Head Coach May 19, 2025

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Gregg Rosenthal is joined by SB Nation's JP Acosta to draft the non-first-time head coaches across the NFL. Find out which coach gets taken off the board first overall (03:38), where coaches like Dan Campbell (08:35), Sean Payton (19:20), Mike Tomlin (27:30), Pete Carroll (38:34), Nick Sirianni (42:50), Zac Taylor (01:02:40), and every eligible coach falls on the board!

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NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Breaking Down the 2025 NFL Schedule May 15, 2025

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones return with a brand-new episode of the Fantasy Cheat Sheet livestream! The crew kicks things off with their reactions to the NFL schedule release, break down the best schedule release videos and weigh in on differing draft strategies for 2025. (2:30)

The guys take questions from listeners including the best time to draft QB’s and TE’s and the fantasy outlook on Drake Maye. (17:29)

Finally, they wrap the show with the Film Festival, where they discuss Nicholas Cage playing John Madden in an upcoming biopic, and a review of Netflix’s ‘Havoc’!

Catch the Fantasy Cheat Sheet livestream every Thursday at 1 PM ET on YouTube!
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2025 NFL Schedule Release Reaction! May 15, 2025

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Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Patrick Claybon and Cynthia Frelund to react to the full 2025 NFL schedule. The crew breaks down the season's holiday games (01:40), Week 1 (08:10), the Vikings primetime schedule (12:20), the overall primetime slate (19:26), the divisions with the toughest schedules (21:59), the Ravens' tough schedule (31:40), teams with under-valued win totals (33:14) and more!

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Ed McCaffrey talks pregame superstitions, lessons from Jerry Rice, and the play that still replays in his mind May 14, 2025

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, three-time Super Bowl champion Ed McCaffrey joins Peanut and Roman. Ed looks back at Super Bowl 50, where he served as a color commentator for the radio broadcast, and explains how he earned a fourth Super Bowl ring despite only playing in three.

Ed shares what it was like getting cut by the Giants and how that moment pushed him to shed equipment weight in order to get faster and prove he belonged. He shares how that mindset helped him fight for a roster spot with the 49ers, battling to back up Jerry Rice and going toe-to-toe with Deion Sanders in practice. He also breaks down the story behind his signature neck roll, the weekly superstition he carried throughout his career, and why he stuck to bare hands as a receiver. He also reveals his top three Super Bowl moments and the one play from Super Bowl XXXII that still replays in his mind.

Later, Ed talks about the lessons he learned from Jerry Rice, how he brought those to Denver, and what bringing the first championship to the Broncos did for the city and its fans.

Finally, Ed reflects on raising his kids and the approach he and his wife took to support them in chasing their passions without pressure.

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Would You Rather? May 14, 2025

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Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Colleen Wolfe and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic for round of NFL inspired would you rather. First, the trio talks about the handful of games that have been announced including the 2025 kickoff game between the Eagles and Cowboys (03:45) and the international slate of games (07:55), react to the latest development between Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals (16:36), and talk about the Cowboys' belief in George Pickens (21:50). After the break, gives you scenarios where you decide if you would rather have Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson (29:59), have one position group or another (40:20), be a Giants fan or Cowboys fan for the next ten years (42:15) and more!

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