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Josh McDaniels fired + trade deadline takeaways | Inside Coverage Nov 01, 2023

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Jason Fitz is joined by senior NFL reporters Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein to react to Fitz' beloved Raiders firing head coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler. Charles and Jori break down how this came to happen and what the future of the Raiders could look like.

Later, the trio go behind the scenes of the NFL trade deadline and break down the biggest moves. The group analyze what went into the Commanders trading both Montez Sweat and Chase Young (and what they could add to their new teams), Kirk Cousins' disastrous injury and what Josh Dobbs could bring to the Vikings, why the Seahawks trading for Leonard Williams makes too much sense, the Bills' trade for Rasul Douglas and why Brian Burns ended up staying put in Carolina.

00:45 - Las Vegas Raiders part ways with Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler

26:15 - Washington Commanders trade Montez Sweat and Chase Young

35:45 - What's next for Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings?

47:45 - Seattle Seahawks acquire Leonard Williams from the New York Giants

56:10 - Buffalo Bills acquire CB Rasul Douglas from the Green Bay Packers

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Giants pack it in, Will Levis balls & more Week 8 takeaways with Bill Barnwell | Exempt List Oct 31, 2023

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Charles McDonald is joined by the great Bill Barnwell to react to some big news around the trade deadline and debrief a wild Week 8 in the NFL. The duo start by discussing the Giants trading Leonard Williams and what that means for their outlook in 2023, the Falcons and their offensive and quarterback-related woes, the disaster of a game that Jets-Giants turned out to be and an update on the Sam Howell sack record campaign.

Later, Charles and Bill give their biggest takeaways from Week 8, including getting to the bottom of the Chiefs' offensive problems, the stellar NFL debut for Will Levis, Brock Purdy and the 49ers' fall back to Earth, Joe Burrow and the Bengals' resurgence, what's next for the Vikings and Kirk Cousins and if a wide receiver (like Tyreek Hill or AJ Brown) could really win MVP.

1:30 - New York Giants trade Leonard Williams to the Seattle Seahawks

8:20 - Atlanta Falcons trade for Philadelphia Eagles' Kentavius Street

18:40 - The New York Giants vs. New York Jets game was a disaster

30:00 - Sam Howell miraculously only took one sack on Sunday

32:15 - What's wrong with the Kansas City Chiefs offense?

38:15 - What Will Levis' stellar debut means for the Tennessee Titans

41:40 - What Cincinnati Bengals vs. San Francisco 49ers taught us about both quarterbacks

50:30 - What's next for Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings?

56:15 - Could Tyreek Hill or AJ Brown win MVP?

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Chiefs & 49ers collapse, Cowboys surge, disaster in Minnesota | Sunday Night Blitz Oct 30, 2023

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Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to give their instant takeaways and analysis for each and every game from the Sunday Week 8 slate of NFL action. The dynamic duo start by highlighting a few of the more intriguing outcomes: disaster strikes the Vikings as they likely lose QB Kirk Cousins for the season, Brian Daboll and the Giants reach a new low point in their loss to the Jets, the 49ers continue their slide in a loss to the Bengals and the Chiefs suffer their first loss to Broncos in years, as Russell Wilson and the Denver defense show signs of life.

Fitz and Frank move on to the rest of the Sunday slate and debate over who's the MVP frontrunner, who will win next week's Cowboys-Eagles NFC East showdown, why everyone is sleeping on the Seahawks and more before Fitz gives a bold prediction for tomorrow's Monday night matchup between the Raiders and Lions.

3:50 - Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers

10:30 - New York Jets @ New York Giants

17:30 - Cincinnati Bengals @ San Francisco 49ers

24:35 - Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos

30:40 - Jacksonville Jaguars @ Pittsburgh Steelers

33:55 - Baltimore Ravens @ Arizona Cardinals

36:05 - Atlanta Falcons @ Tennessee Titans

39:45 - Houston Texans @ Carolina Panthers

43:50 - New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins

47:30 - Los Angeles Rams @ Dallas Cowboys

49:45 - Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Commanders

53:30 - New Orleans Saints @ Indianapolis Colts

55:30 - Cleveland Browns @ Seattle Seahawks

59:50 - Chicago Bears @ Los Angeles Chargers

1:01:15 - Fitz' bold prediction for the Las Vegas Raiders

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Reacting to the hottest takes of the week with Dianna Russini | Zero Blitz Oct 26, 2023

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Jason Fitz is joined by NFL insider Dianna Russini to wrap up this week in the NFL and get ready for Week 8 of NFL action. The duo kick things off by discussing the Titans as they attempt to figure out the power dynamic in the building between Mike Vrabel and Ran Carthon.

Next, Jason and Dianna react to the very hottest takes from the NFL world this week and decide just how hot they are. The duo react to Colin Cowherd on Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, Yahoo's own Frank Schwab on the Dolphins, Skip Bayless on Brock Purdy, Stephen A. Smith on the Lions, Chris Canty on the Vikings and Dan Orlovsky on Mac Jones.

Later, former NFL GM Michael Lombardi hops on to go back and forth with Fitz over how the Browns should handle the Deshaun Watson debacle, if the Bills have an average NFL roster without Josh Allen and if the Dolphins can beat a good team.

2:20 - Who's really in charge of the Tennessee Titans: Mike Vrabel or Ran Carthon?

8:20 - Are the Baltimore Ravens the best team in the NFL?

12:50 - Are the Miami Dolphins good, but not great?

16:05 - Is Brock Purdy falling back to Earth?

18:20 - Are the Detroit Lions fraudulent?

22:55 - Can the Minnesota Vikings make a playoff run?

25:30 - Can Mac Jones still be a very good NFL starter?

32:05 - Are the Philadelphia Eagles' kelly green throwback uniforms overrated?

41:00 - Michael Lombardi on the Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins

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What's really going on with Deshaun Watson, trade deadline preview | Inside Coverage Oct 25, 2023

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Jason Fitz is joined by Senior NFL Reporters Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson to pull back the curtain on the latest news from around the NFL this week. After discussing their opinions on trick-or-treating, the group react to the news the Kevin Byard is joining the Eagles, and everyone is excited about the fit. In other news, Byard's old team, the Titans, are starting Will Levis this weekend, which brings in questions about how this information got out when Vrabel didn't want it released to the public yet.

Next, the trio give a preview of the upcoming trade deadline and decide how likely it is certain players will be moved, including Chase Young and Montez Sweat, Brian Burns, Hunter Renfrow, Danielle Hunter and more.

It's time to discuss Deshaun Watson. The group discuss the odd circumstances surrounding his health, as the Browns QB did not return to the game Sunday, and how the Browns' history is playing a factor in what's really going on with the disaster the Watson trade is turning out to be.

The three hosts finish off the show by touching on Jordan Love's recent struggles and the Packers' plans for the future.

00:45 - Halloween candy hot takes

4:10 - Kevin Byard traded to the Philadelphia Eagles

12:35 - Will Levis will start on Sunday for the Tennessee Titans

18:35 - Trade deadline preview

48:00 - What's really going on with Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns?

1:00:00 - What is the Green Bay Packers' plan for Jordan Love?

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Six things we learned from a weird Week 7 with Mike Golic Jr. | The Exempt List Oct 24, 2023

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Charles McDonald is joined by Mike Golic Jr. as they give their biggest takeaways from a bizarre Week 7 in the NFL. Charles and GoJo kick things off by reacting to some of the weirdest stories from the weekend, including Sean Payton getting existential as he asks why he can't be happy. Bijan Robinson was basically held out of the Falcons game on Sunday despite not being on the injury report, prompting an investigation by the NFL. Things are starting to crumble in Washington, as Jonathan Allen had some choice words to describe his frustration after the loss on Sunday, and Sam Howell is on pace for 97 sacks, which would blow the old sack record out of the water.

Next, Charles and GoJo dive into what they learned from the on-the-field action. The duo discuss the Ravens putting it all together against the Lions, the Kansas City Chiefs becoming the top team in the NFL, whether or not the Dolphins were exposed against the Eagles, whether or not Mike Tomlin is using dark magic to get the Steelers to 4-2, the Deshaun Watson trade looking worse than ever and if the Bills situation is fixable this season.

1:30 - Sean Payton asks why he can't just be happy

6:20 - Bijan Robinson had one carry on Sunday

12:10 - Jonathan Allen is not happy with the state of the Washington Commanders

17:00 - Sam Howell is on pace to smash the sack record

20:30 - The Baltimore Ravens are finally clicking

24:45 - The Kansas City Chiefs are the best team in the NFL

28:30 - Did the Miami Dolphins get exposed on Sunday?

32:50 - Mike Tomlin is is putting on a master class to have the Pittsburgh Steelers at 4-2

36:10 - The Deshaun Watson trade is officially a failure

40:20 - The upcoming offseason will define the Buffalo Bills franchise

42:25 - Answering voicemails from listeners

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Week 7 Recap: Bad teams looked good and good teams looked bad | Sunday Night Blitz Oct 23, 2023

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Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab give their instant takeaways and analysis from an interesting Week 7 slate of NFL games. Fitz and Frank kick things off by reacting to some of the more interesting results from Sunday, including the Eagles knocking off the Dolphins as we now have to wonder if the Dolphins can beat a good team. The Ravens offense finally clicked as they steamrolled a hyped-up Lions team, Deshaun Watson was oddly held out of a close game in Indianapolis as the Browns beat the Colts without his help, and the Bills suffered yet another devastating loss, this time at the hands of the Patriots and Bill Belichick, who proved why he is still one of the greatest coaches ever.

Fitz and Frank move on to discussing the rest of Sunday's games one by one as they debate over the Raiders' meltdown, how much to trust the Seahawks, Jordan Love's unceremonious fall back to Earth, whether or not we're overrating Justin Herbert and much more.

2:40 - Miami Dolphins @ Philadelphia Eagles

8:10 - Detroit Lions @ Baltimore Ravens

13:45 - Cleveland Browns @ Indianapolis Colts

19:10 - Buffalo Bills @ New England Patriots

24:25 - Las Vegas Raiders @ Chicago Bears

28:50 - Washington Commanders @ New York Giants

31:10 - Atlanta Falcons @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

33:55 - Arizona Cardinals @ Seattle Seahawks

37:30 - Green Bay Packers @ Denver Broncos

43:35 - Pittsburgh Steelers @ Los Angeles Rams

49:10 - Los Angeles Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs

57:25 - MNF Preview: San Francisco 49ers @ Minnesota Vikings

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Teams we're most confident in from every division with Mike Tannenbaum | Zero Blitz Oct 19, 2023

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Jason Fitz is joined by former NFL GM Mike Tannenbaum to give his unique perspective on the NFL by going through every NFL division and giving a team Mike is buying stock in and one he's selling from each. Fitz and Mike go in-depth on the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears and more before finishing things off with "Tannenbaum's Top Tier:" the four teams Mike thinks have the legs to win the Super Bowl this season.

Later, Fitz is joined as always by another former GM, Michael Lombardi, to discuss the topics Michael thinks are flying under the radar this week: the Los Angeles Chargers and their inability to win close games, the Detroit Lions and Jared Goff's career revival and the red zone troubles which have been a problem for offenses league-wide this season.

1:20 - NFC East

3:45 - NFC North

10:20 - AFC East

13:00 - AFC North

15:40 - NFC South

17:35 - NFC West

19:55 - AFC South

22:55 - AFC West

26:50 - Tannenbaum's Top Tier: San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills

30:45 - Michael Lombardi on Bruce Springsteen, the Los Angeles Chargers, the Detroit Lions and league-wide red zone struggles

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Trade deadline buyers and sellers, Kyler Murray returns | Inside Coverage Oct 18, 2023

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Jason Fitz is joined by Senior NFL Reporters Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein to pull back the curtain on the latest news from around the NFL. The trio start things off with the return of Kyler Murray to the Arizona Cardinals, the fallout from Anthony Richardson's season-ending injury (and Jori's one-on-one conversation with Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay), Frank Reich relinquishing play-calling duties and Jalen Ramsey's return to the Miami Dolphins.

Next, Charles gives his thoughts on who will be buying and selling at the trade deadline. The group discuss Brian Burns and some potential landing spots that make sense.

To finish the show, Jori was at the NFL owner's meetings in New York and she gives a behind-the-scenes view on what she's been hearing about the banning of the "hip drop tackle," Roger Goodell's contract extension and next year's international games.

2:30 - Kyler Murray returns from IR

8:00 - Anthony Richardson is out for the season

15:55 - Frank Reich relinquishes play-calling duties

20:35 - Jalen Ramsey returns to the Dolphins

25:10 - Trade deadline buyers and sellers

34:30 - Owner's meetings news and analysis: hip drop tackle, Roger Goodell, international games

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Receivers on the trade block, young WR status report with Matt Harmon | The Exempt List Oct 17, 2023

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Charles McDonald is joined by the great Matt Harmon, host of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Show, to talk all things wide receivers. But first, the duo react to some funny things from the sports weekend, including the conspiracy theory around the enthusiastic Los Angeles Chargers fan, Aaron Rodgers' comments on his return from injury and the Tyreek Hill backflip celebration.

Next, Charles and Matt discuss a few receivers who have been rumored to be on the trade block heading into the NFL trade deadline, including Justin Jefferson, Davante Adams and the Denver Broncos WRs (Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton).

Finally, Charles leans on Matt's expertise on the wide receiver position to give a status report on some rookie and sophomore wideouts, including Quentin Johnston, Zay Flowers, Puka Nacua, Drake London and Jahan Dotson (plus: what's wrong with the Washington Commanders offense?)

2:05 - Things we saw during Week 6: the "fake" Chargers fan, Aaron Rodgers on his return and Tyreek Hill's "excessive" celebration

23:55 - Could Justin Jefferson get traded in the next few weeks?

28:30 - Would the Las Vegas Raiders be willing to trade Davante Adams?

37:20 - Is it time for the Denver Broncos to give Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy a fresh start?

41:55 - Rookie WR check-in: Quentin Johnston, Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua

51:25 - Sophomore WR check-in: Drake London and Jahan Dotson

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