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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.
Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel
Producer: Marissa Dunn
Executive Producer: Michael Martinez
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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?
Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel
Producer: Marissa Dunn
Executive Producer: Michael Martinez
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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.
Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel
Producer: Marissa Dunn
Executive Producer: Michael Martinez
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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.
Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel
Producer: Marissa Dunn
Executive Producer: Michael Martinez
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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.
Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel
Producer: Marissa Dunn
Executive Producer: Michael Martinez
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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.
Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel
Producer: Marissa Dunn
Executive Producer: Michael Martinez
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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.
Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel
Producer: Marissa Dunn
Executive Producer: Michael Martinez
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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.
Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel
Producer: Marissa Dunn
Executive Producer: Michael Martinez
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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.
Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel
Producer: Marissa Dunn
Executive Producer: Michael Martinez
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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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