PFT Live with Mike Florio

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Bears & Pats QB Battles + Travis Etienne out for season | 8/25 #1 Aug 25, 2021

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(Producer's note: this episode was taped BEFORE news broke that Teddy Bridgewater or Trevor Lawrence had won their team's starting jobs)

QB Battles: Matt Nagy may have left the door open for Justin Fields to start Week 1, and Bill Belichick says it's a big week for Mac Jones.

Jerry Jones: He had a strong defense of COVID vaccines, and also says he isn't nervous about Dak Prescott's health.

Travis Etienne: The rookie's season has ended before it began due a Lisfranc injury. Will this alter how the Jaguars treat Trevor Lawrence?

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Lamar: "I doubt it, dude" + DRAFT: Playoff Party Crashers | 8/25 #2 Aug 25, 2021

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Lamar Jackson: He's not worried about the NFL catching up to his offense. Should he be?

Scale of 1 to 10: Have defenses figured out the Chiefs offense? Kyler Murray & Kliff Kingsbury? #LetRussCook?

Hall of Fame: The bar has been lowered for coaches to make it to Canton.

DRAFT: Playoff Party Crashers: Which teams who missed the playoffs in 2020 will make it in 2021?

Sony Michel: The Rams traded for the Pats RB, but did they need to?

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Jameis locks down Saints starting job? + Cam Newton sidelined | 8/24 #1 Aug 24, 2021

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Jaguars-Saints: With a near-perfect performance last night, Jameis Winston may have locked down the Saints starting QB job. Plus the Jaguars may believe in Trevor Lawrence, but will they have to protect him from the weaknesses around him?

Cam Newton: Hours after it seemed like Bill Belichick gave him another vote of support, news broke that Cam will be out for 5 days due to a COVID test "misunderstanding." Will this cost him the starting job?

Everson Griffen: The veteran pass rusher is back with the Vikings, and he has some apologizing to do to Kirk Cousins.

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Trey Lance Film Review + QBs Closest to Winning Starting Job | 8/24 #2 Aug 24, 2021

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I Watched The Film: After going back to the film, Chris now wonders if Kyle Shanahan can trust Trey Lance enough to start him. Plus, deep dive thoughts on Zach Wilson shining, Patrick Mahomes underwhelming, and Tua Tagovailoa looking comfortable.

Floyd Reese: We remember the legendary Oilers/Titans GM after he died this weekend.

DRAFT - QBs Closest To Winning Starting Job: Is Jameis Winston or Trevor Lawrence closer to locking down the Week 1 job?

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Trey Lance down-and-up + Justin Fields defends Dalton | 8/23 #1 Aug 23, 2021

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49ers: Trey Lance recovered from a disastrous start to still dazzle us Sunday night. But Kyle Shanahan says Jimmy Garoppolo is still the starter.

Bears: Chicago fans keep chanting for Justin Fields over Andy Dalton, despite the rookie's objections. But nothing is budging Matt Nagy, who says the veteran is still the Week 1 starter.

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Dak won't be 100%? + Mahomes concerns | 8/23 #2 Aug 23, 2021

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Dak Prescott: He is not 100% right now. But will he be 100% at any point this season? A weekend report casts some doubt.

Broncos: Vic Fangio was "pretty damn close" to picking a QB last week, but he doesn't seem pretty damn closer after another preseason game.

Preseason Week 2 Superlatives: Mitch Trubisky gets some revenge on the Bears. The Ravens have a nice streak going. Simms did not like what he saw from Patrick Mahomes this weekend. And Ja'Marr Chase keeps dropping the ball.

Colts: Some good news for them as Carson Wentz, Quenton Nelson, & Ryan Kelly are returning to practice today.

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Cam Newton looks sharp + Antonio Brown kicked out | 8/20 #1 Aug 20, 2021

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Patriots-Eagles: Mac Jones looked good, but a sharp Cam Newton performance may keep the starting QB job with the veteran. Meanwhile, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni tries to explain Jalen Hurts' surprising illness.

Fights and Injuries: Antonio Brown was kicked out of a Bucs-Titans scrimmage, and it was a bad day for the Jets.

Ben Roethlisberger: Is Dwayne Haskins making him feel antsy to show what he can do this preseason?

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Can’t Wait To See Trey Lance again + Teams With No Chance at Playoffs | 8/20 #2 Aug 20, 2021

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Preseason Week 2: Florio and Charean name the things they can't wait to see this weekend, including the rookie QBs and QB battles for the Saints & Colts.

Cowboys: Charean weigh in on whether she thinks Dak will be ready for Week 1, and if Micah Parsons is the Defensive ROY favorite.

DRAFT - Teams With No Chance at the Playoffs: Who are Florio and Charean eliminating already?

Replay Review: Who is going to be making the big decisions that swing games this season?

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Aaron Rodgers speaks + Andy Dalton on Justin Fields | 8/19 #1 Aug 19, 2021

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Aaron Rodgers: He had another candid press conference where he talked about farewell tours and whether or not he wants Clay Matthews back with the Packers. Also, do Florio and Simms really think Rodgers was "50/50" to retire right before training camp?

Bears: Andy Dalton says he is not focused on the fans clamoring for Justin Fields. Meanwhile, an injury is making Chicago desperate on the O-line.

Deshaun Watson: His lawyer says that the FBI speaking with the QB is actually a GOOD thing for his client.

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Carson Wentz "very antsy" & Broncos "pretty damn close" to QB decision | 8/19 #2 Aug 19, 2021

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Cowboys: With Dak Prescott looking less likely to play in the preseason, why hasn't Dallas invested in a decent backup QB?

Colts: Frank Reich says Carson Wentz is “very antsy” to push his rehab forward, but what is the deadline for him to be ready for Week 1?

Broncos: Vic Fangio is "pretty damn close" to deciding on a starting QB, and Florio and Simms have no doubt who he should go to.

Fill In The Blank: Will we still be talking about the NFL's taunting penalties in mid-September? And the Ravens have a very odd success streak going.

DRAFT - Things to Look for in Preseason Week 2: Chris needs to see more from Ja'Marr Chase

Great Meaningless Moments in NFL History: We flash back to LeGarrette Blount's forgotten run in the 2013 Preseason.

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