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Top 10 NFL defenses heading into 2025 + Nate's top summer storylines | Football 301 Jul 29, 2025

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On the latest edition of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald discuss Nate's top storylines from training camp so far, including new developments from the Kansas City Chiefs offensive line, Marvin Harrison Jr. bulking up for a big sophomore season, the Chicago Bears' chaotic training camp practices and more! Later, the guys rank their top 10 defenses in the league heading into the 2025 season.

(3:15) - Josh Simmons takes over at LT for Chiefs
(9:00) - Marvin Harrison Jr. bulks up
(12:00) - Joe Mixon out with foot injury
(17:30) - Luther Burden and Bears camp chaos
(24:45) - Top 10 defenses in the NFL: 10-5
(1:03:15) - Top 10 defenses in the NFL: Top 5

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Caleb's camp struggles, Wilkins' mysterious Raiders release & more training camp reactions | Inside Coverage Jul 28, 2025

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In this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab dive deep into the biggest headlines coming out of NFL training camp. Should Chicago Bears fans be worried about Caleb Williams’ rocky training camp start? Has Kyler Murray already peaked, or can he still reclaim his star trajectory? And what’s really going on behind the scenes with Christian Wilkins and the Las Vegas Raiders? All that and more on today's show.

(2:00) - Raiders training camp notes & takeaways

(18:00) - Cardinals training camp notes & takeaways

(30:45) - Caleb Williams & Bears offense struggling early

(43:00) - Terry McLaurin reports to training camp

(49:30) - Rashawn Slater & Jake Ferguson extensions

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Breaking down the NFLPA drama, Terry McLaurin holds out & biggest training camp questions | Football 301 Jul 23, 2025

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What are our biggest questions as training camps begin? Yahoo Sports' Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald drop the burning questions on their minds about J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings, the Browns four-way QB battle and more. But first, they discuss some news around the league, including the latest developments in the NFLPA scandal. Later in the show, the guys take a look at some looming contract disputes. How big of an effect will Terry McLaurin's holdout have on Jayden Daniels? We're tackling that and more on today's show!

(1:54) Breaking down the NFLPA scandal

(11:20) Latest contract extensions

(24:45) Do these contract disputes really matter?

(47:48) Biggest training camp questions

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Micah Parsons & Trey Hendrickson contract drama + Biggest boom or bust NFL teams this season | Inside Coverage Jul 22, 2025

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Why is Jerry Jones taking shots at Micah Parsons in training camp? Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab are joined by Charles Robinson on the road with the latest news as teams report for camps around the league. They discuss the ongoing drama in Dallas, reacting to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' latest inflammatory comments on Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott. Later in the show, the boys break down the latest in the NFLPA story and dive deep on Trey Hendrickson holding out of training camp. They finish things up with some of the biggest boom or bust teams of the upcoming NFL season. Can the Colts win the AFC South?! We'll make a case for it on today's show!

(1:00) - Chargers need to replace Mike Williams

(8:40) - Jerry Jones opens up on Micah Parsons contract negotiations

(19:20) - Where does the NFLPA go from here?

(25:40) - Can Bengals reach a deal with Trey Hendrickson?

(33:10) - Boom or bust NFL teams for 2025

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2025 NFL All-Average Team + MASSIVE extensions for Garrett Wilson & Sauce Gardner | Football 301 Jul 16, 2025

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Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald join forces to reveal their 2025 NFL All-Average Team – the most average player in the NFL at every position. But first, Matt & Charles sit down to discuss the latest contract news around the league, including their reactions to the Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner extensions, the Kansas City Chiefs extending G Trey Smith, which second round picks could lose the most from a potential mass holdout and more.

Later, the crew reveal their All-Average Team, as Nate covers QB, offensive line and EDGE, Matt covers WRs, corners and tight end while Charles handles running back, defensive line and safeties.

(1:25) - New York Jets extend Garrett Wilson & Sauce Gardner

(8:30) - Chiefs extend G Trey Smith right before deadline

(13:15) - Which second-rounder would lose the most from holding out?

(21:45) - 2025 All-Average Team: Offense

(42:30) - 2025 All-Average Team: Defense

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Garrett Wilson gets paid, NFLPA collusion scandal + biggest training camp storylines to watch! Jul 15, 2025

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What does Garrett Wilson's $130M mean for the young WR market? Jason Fitz, Frank Schwab and Jori Epstein break down the implications of the New York Jets extending Wilson for four years. Then they tackle the NFLPA's contract collusion scandal. How much should fans really care if players don't seem to? After that, we turn the page and look ahead to training camps. What should fans make of the fact that 30 second-round draft picks have yet to sign contracts because of disputes over guaranteed money? And what are the biggest storylines we should be keeping an eye on?

(3:10) - WR Garrett Wilson gets massive extension

(14:20) - Do players care enough about the NFLPA collusion allegations?

(29:50) - Unprecedented second-rounder holdouts incoming?

(37:10) - Is the franchise tag still relevant?

(40:40) - Training camp storylines to watch

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Top 10 NFL head coaches for the 2025 season & new faces that could make a BIG impact | Football 301 Jul 09, 2025

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On today's episode of Football 301, Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald join forces to reveal their top 10 NFL head coach rankings. But first, Matt and Charles give a few new faces in new places to watch this season that could have a sneaky big impact on their team's success, including Pete Carroll, Kellen Moore, Aaron Glenn & more.

Later on, the guys reveal their top 10 head coaches, discussing what makes a great NFL head coach and debating the differences between their lists, including plenty of back and forth on Mike Tomlin, Dan Campbell, Kyle Shanahan, Demeco Ryans & more.

(3:00) - New faces in new places that could make a big impact

(25:55) - Top 10 Head Coaches: 10-8

(33:15) - Top 10 Head Coaches: 7 & 6

(41:35) - Top 10 Head Coaches: 5 & 4

(52:05) - Top 10 Head Coaches: Top 3

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Quarterbacks with most to gain this season with Mike Golic Jr + NFL All-Quarter Century Team | Inside Coverage Jul 08, 2025

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Jason Fitz & Frank Schwab are joined by the great Mike Golic Jr. to dive into NFL quarterbacks who can change their public perception the most heading into the 2025 season, including Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Justin Herbert, C.J. Stroud and Jared Goff.

Later, Frank reveals his NFL All-Quarter Century Team made up of the best NFL players at each position over the last 25 years, and Fitz and GoJo react and discuss the biggest snubs on offense and defense.

(2:15) - Quarterbacks who can change their perception the most

(28:50) - NFL All-Quarter Century Team reactions: Offense

(39:00) - NFL All-Quarter Century Team reactions: Defense

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• Buy an "All-Juice Team" hoodie or tee. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University: http://breakingt.com/Terez

• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor: https://mizzougivedirect.missouri.edu/fund.aspx?item_id=699

• Donate directly to the Terez A. Paylor Scholarship at Howard University: http://giving.howard.edu/givenow

Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”

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Breaking down the Steelers-Dolphins trade + top 10 football movies & TV shows ft. Mina Kimes! | Football 301 Jul 02, 2025

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What are the implications of the Miami Dolphins trading Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers for Minkah Fitzpatrick? Charles McDonald is joined by Steven Ruiz and Diante Lee of The Ringer to discuss the fallout of the trade. They also question why the Dallas Cowboys have yet to pay Micah Parsons and more. Then, Mina Kimes joins Nate Tice and the two compare their top 10 favorite pieces of football media, from movies and TV to books. See what made their lists!

(00:55) - Steelers trade for Jalen Ramsey

(13:45) - Pass rushers who need to get paid

(20:05) - Expectations for the Giants & Falcons this year

(29:40) - Mina Kimes joins the show!

(34:00) - 10-8

(43:00) - 7 & 6

(1:03:35) - 5 & 4

(1:15:00) - Top 3

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Steelers & Dolphins swap stars, but did either team actually get better? + NFL teams entering prove-it years | Inside Coverage Jul 01, 2025

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On today’s episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz, Jori Epstein, and Frank Schwab break down yesterday’s trade between the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers. The crew discusses where this trade potentially makes both teams better and what timelines they seem to be operating on. Plus, they break down how the Steelers' moves impact TJ Watt’s pending contract negotiations and if there’s any potential for him to be traded before the season begins. Later, the trio discuss which coaches are entering major prove-it years and what they’ll need to do in order to protect their jobs.

(2:00) - Dolphins trade Jalen Ramsey to Steelers: is this a rare no-win trade?

(19:20) - Could T.J. Watt be next on the trade block?

(24:35) - Coaches entering prove-it years: Brian Daboll, Mike McDaniel, Brian Callahan

(47:15) - Breaking: Dolphins acquire TE Darren Waller

(50:30) - Coaches entering prove-it years: Brian Schottenheimer, Shane Steichen

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• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor: https://mizzougivedirect.missouri.edu/fund.aspx?item_id=699

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