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Declined fifth-year option bounce-back candidates & Nick Bosa interview May 08, 2023

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Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein kick things off by reacting to the news that New York Giants NT Dexter Lawrence has reached an agreement on a contract extension. The Giants are building through the trenches, and Lawrence looks to be a big part of the future in New York. In other news, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was upset to hear that the Washington Commanders had reached out to former Colts QB Andrew Luck last season. Jori thinks Irsay's reaction was a little overblown given the Commanders never appeared to seriously pursue Luck.

Next, the duo take a look at the record number of fifth-year options declined from the 2020 draft class, as they attempt to find which players from that group could still bounce back and land a big payday next season. Jori likes Commanders EDGE Chase Young, while Charles likes Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love, linebackers Jordyn Brooks and Patrick Queen and New York Jets OT Mekhi Becton.

Jori finishes the show by sitting down with San Francisco 49ers EDGE Nick Bosa, who discusses the 49ers defense under new DC Steve Wilks and his preparations for a run at another Defensive Player of the Year in 2023.

00:00 - Intro

1:30 - Dexter Lawrence agrees to a four-year extension with the New York Giants

7:20 - Colts owner Jim Irsay threatens Commanders after they reached out to Andrew Luck. Is Irsay becoming a loose cannon in Indianapolis?

19:00 - Declined fifth-year option bounce-back candidates: Chase Young, Jordan Love, Jordyn Brooks, Patrick Queen, Mekhi Becton, Isaiah Simmons

49:30 - Nick Bosa talks DeMeco Ryans, Robert Saleh, Steve Wilks, winning DPOY and the future of the 49ers

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Eight biggest storylines to watch this NFL offseason May 03, 2023

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Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein rank their top eight NFL storylines to watch as we head into the offseason. The duo kick things off by looking at the Green Bay Packers and if QB Jordan Love can show he has what it takes to be the new franchise QB in 2023. Next, they evaluate the quarterback situation with the Tennessee Titans, who now have a QB competition in Ryan Tannehill, Malik Willis and 2023 second-round pick Will Levis. At the sixth spot is Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns. Can Watson significantly step up his play from last season to earn his fully guaranteed contract? At number five are the incoming mega-contracts for the Los Angeles Chargers' Justin Herbert and the Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow. Both will look to be the highest-paid player in NFL history, but it's a stalemate as to who will be paid first, especially given the history with the two teams and their ownership. In the fourth spot, Charles and Jori discuss the precarious quarterback situation with the San Francisco 49ers. Brock Purdy is just starting to return from a serious elbow injury, Trey Lance has reportedly lost favor with the organization and Sam Darnold is looking to come in and revitalize his career. The 49ers have a roster ready to contend for another Super Bowl if they can work it out at QB. The number three storyline is whether or not Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa can stay healthy after suffering multiple concussions in his young career. At number two, New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers is already reportedly skipping some of the Jets offseason programs. Is it a concern that Rodgers doesn't seem to be 100% bought in on reshaping a losing culture in New York? The top spot goes to the new rookie QBs, as it'll be fascinating to watch which young QBs (Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Anthony Richardson, Will Levis and Stetson Bennett) will start week one.

00:00 - Intro

1:10 - #8. Can Packers' Jordan Love prove he's the next great quarterback in Green Bay?

12:25 - #7. Who will be the starting QB for the Titans in 2023?

18:35 - #6. Can Deshaun Watson become the player Cleveland expected when they traded for him?

26:05 - #5. Who will be paid first: Justin Herbert or Joe Burrow?

34:10 - #4. Can the 49ers find stability at the quarterback position with Sam Darnold, Trey Lance and Brock Purdy?

41:50 - #3. Can Tua Tagovailoa stay healthy and help the Dolphins realize their full potential?

47:25 - #2. Is Aaron Rodgers 100% bought-in in New York on building a winning culture with the limited window they have?

53:55 - #1. Which rookie quarterbacks are going to start week one?

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2023 NFL Draft takeaways, Lamar Jackson signs historic contract extension May 01, 2023

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Charles Robinson, Charles McDonald and Jori Epstein kick off the show by discussing Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson signing a record-breaking 5 year, $260M contract. Although the process was long and contentious, the Ravens and Jackson finally come to an agreement they can both be happy about. The group attempt to set expectations for the Ravens heading into 2023, as they must now attempt to build a better offense around their franchise quarterback.

Next, the trio react to and give their key takeaways from the 2023 NFL Draft. Each host gives their favorite and least favorite draft classes and Charles Robinson discusses why Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman has received so much praise over the course of the draft. The group also discuss how the members of the All-Juice Team fared on draft day and which quarterback-team fits they like best.

1:50 - Lamar Jackson signs a record-breaking contract with the Ravens. This deal was able to come together after the Jalen Hurts contract gave both parties a realistic reference point. Expectations should be set high for the Ravens this season as they surround Jackson with the most offensive talent he's ever had.

20:05 - Least favorite draft classes: Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons. Both teams reached for non-premium positions while failing to address the larger problems affecting the roster.

28:00 - Charles Robinson loved the Eagles draft and gives GM Howie Roseman his due credit for always staying one step ahead when building his roster.

40:10 - Favorite draft classes: Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets. All three teams looked like they had a plan going in and executed it perfectly.

49:50 - How did the All-Juice Team fare in the draft? WR Zay Flowers, OL O'Cyrus Torrance and DL Mazi Smith were among the favorite player-team fits.

55:50 - Favorite quarterback-team fits: Jori is most excited about Bryce Young to the Carolina Panthers, while Charles McDonald can't wait to see CJ Stroud as a Houston Texan. Charles Robinson is concerned about Will Levis' fit with the Tennessee Titans. Either way, the AFC South just got interesting.

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2023 NFL Draft first round recap & instant analysis Apr 28, 2023

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Charles Robinson, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab kick off their instant reaction to round one of the 2023 NFL Draft by discussing the Houston Texans' massive trade-up from 12th overall to third overall to select EDGE Will Anderson Jr. Charles gives the inside story behind how the trade went down, while Frank hates the trade and thinks they drastically overpaid.

Next, the trio discuss the Indianapolis Colts selecting Florida QB Anthony Richardson fourth overall. Is Indy really the best place for Richardson given he will likely need time to develop? The group round out the draft by giving some of the most surprising picks of the night (looking at you, Detroit Lions) and some of the biggest winners before taking a look ahead at day two and some of the best prospects still left on the board.

00:25 - The Texans traded up with the Arizona Cardinals to select Will Anderson Jr. third overall. C Rob and Jori like the trade for the Texans, but Frank thinks the cost was just too high. Either way, GM Nick Caserio likely saved his job.

22:35 - Indianapolis Colts select Anthony Richardson. You never know what the Colts are going to do, and there are concerns about whether they will force Richardson into action too early, but his potential is sky high.

29:00 - How did QB Will Levis fall out of the first round? Nobody saw this coming, and no one is sure where his slide will end. There's clearly something about Levis' evaluation that scouts didn't like.

36:20 - Favorite/most surprising picks of the night: Everyone was shocked and fairly disappointed by both of the Detroit Lions' picks. The Cardinals made a great pick at #6 with Paris Jonson Jr, and the Eagles got away with two Georgia steals in Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith.

47:00 - Looking ahead to day two: there are still multiple players who many NFL teams had first round grades on who are available, including CB Joey Porter Jr. and TE Michael Mayer.

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Aaron Rodgers to the Jets, fixing every AFC team Apr 25, 2023

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Charles McDonald, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab give their instant reactions to news that the Green Bay Packers have traded four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets. Everyone likes the trade a lot for the Packers, and hopes Rodgers can take advantage of a loaded Jets roster to perform in year one. The trio also give their thoughts on the recent gambling suspensions given out to five players, including Detroit Lions first-round pick WR Jameson Williams. While the NFL's punishment for players gambling has seemed harsh, it's clear they're making sure they nip it in the bud as sports gambling becomes more popular. Later in the show, the group dive into fixing every AFC team one at a time. The hosts take turns giving one major move each team could make that would improve their odds at contending for a Super Bowl.

3:00 - Aaron Rodgers has finally been traded to the Jets. Everyone is excited about the return for the Packers, as they are very likely to get a first-round pick in next year's draft. This is a big risk for the Jets; hopefully it pays off.

11:35 - Five players were suspended for gambling, including former Lions first-round pick Jameson Williams, who was supposed to be a big part of Detroit's offense. The pressure is now on for the division favorite Lions to perform without a key part of their offense for the first six games of the season.

22:40 - Fixing the AFC West: Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs and Raiders

29:45 - Fixing the AFC East: Jets, Patriots, Dolphins and Bills

42:25 - Fixing the AFC North: Steelers, Bengals, Ravens and Browns

54:25 - Fixing the AFC South: Texans, Jaguars, Titans and Colts

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Making one big move to fix every NFC team Apr 20, 2023

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Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein kick things off by diving further into Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts' new massive extension and what that means for the Baltimore Ravens and QB Lamar Jackson. Next, they discuss the San Francisco 49ers and their QB Brock Purdy's latest comments when he spoke with Jori last week regarding his elbow surgery. They also address the rumors that the 49ers are looking to trade QB Trey Lance, and discuss what compensation it would take for other teams to acquire the young player. Later, Charles and Jori make one move (either through the draft, free agency or a trade) that would drastically improve each NFC team heading into the 2023 season.

1:45 - The Eagles made an aggressive play by signing QB Jalen Hurts to a massive extension. Charles and Jori discuss how this contract affects Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, who is rumored to want a fully guaranteed deal.

12:55 - Jori interviewed 49ers QB Brock Purdy last week, and the young quarterback said he wasn't sure when he would be able to play next season. Overall, Jori believes this quote wasn't as bad as people thought, as it's still far too early in Purdy's recovery from elbow surgery to know when he'll be able to play.

19:15 - Rumors have been circulating about 49ers QB Trey Lance potentially being traded. Charles believes this is very likely, and doesn't think the compensation would have to be very high for. teams to acquire him. Charles likes the Minnesota Vikings and Tennessee Titans as potential landing spots.

29:30 - Fixing every NFC East team: Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders and New York Giants.

38:35 - Fixing every NFC South team: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints.

44:30 - Fixing every NFC North team: Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers.

53:30 - Fixing every NFC West team: Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals.

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Jalen Hurts signs mega-deal & 2023 All-Juice Team in honor of Terez Paylor Apr 17, 2023

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Charles Robinson and Charles McDonald kick off the show by giving their immediate takeaways on Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts' massive contract extension before going position-by-position as they reveal and explain the process behind their 2023 All-Juice Team.

1:35 - Eagles make QB Jalen Hurts the highest-paid player in NFL history with a five-year, $255M contract extension. This deal caps off a fantastic three-year career arc for Hurts, who was originally drafted to be a backup, but it also resets the QB market going forward.

10:15 - Robinson introduces the All-Juice Team and explains how each pick was made through a tier system.

17:20 - Quarterback: Bryce Young. There was some debate between Young and Florida's Anthony Richardson, but Young won out due to his production at Alabama.

22:15 - Running Back: Tulane's Tyjae Spears. McDonald sees Spears as a home run threat who plays bigger than his size.

24:05 - Wide Receivers: A.T. Perry, Zay Flowers and Tank Dell. Dell is undersized but dominated at the Senior Bowl.

28:15 - Tight End: Darnell Washington gets the spot for his elite athleticism and blocking ability.

31:35 - Offensive Line: Peter Skoronski and Darnell Wright at tackle, and O'Cyrus Torrance, Chandler Zavala and Olusegun Oluwatimi on the inside. The duo prioritized offensive line to protect Bryce Young.

38:20 - Defensive Line: Mazi Smith, Gervon Dexter, Calijah Kancey and Will McDonald. This group has an enormous ceiling with a lot of raw talent.

48:10 - Linebackers: Dee Winters, Isaiah Land and Aubrey Miller. This LB class is fairly weak, especially getting into the later rounds.

51:55 - Cornerbacks/Safeties: Christian Gonzalez, Julius Brents, Starling Thomas, Chris Smith and Kaevon Merritweather. McDonald loves Smith's reliability coming from Georgia.

56:25 - Favorite late-round pick from the All-Juice Team: McDonald picks OL Chandler Zavala, while Robinson goes with Houston WR Tank Dell.

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Biggest risers & fallers in the 2023 NFL Draft Apr 12, 2023

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Charles Robinson & Charles McDonald recap the latest news from around the NFL, including the Jeff Okudah trade and concerning news around Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwell. Later, the duo dive into their biggest risers and fallers in the 2023 NFL Draft.

00:35 - Detroit Lions trade CB Jeff Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons for a fifth-round pick. It's a fresh start for Okudah, but the compensation seems low for Lions. This is a big miss for Detroit, but the Falcons may have gained a starting cornerback for cheap.

11:50 - Arbitration has been filed against Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwell. The allegations are very concerning, and Bidwell's reputation as an owner could be a big reason why the Cardinals organization continues to struggle year after year.

24:15 - New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley has refused to sign the franchise tag so far as he pursues a long-term deal. Charles Robinson thinks this situation represents how the entire NFL now views running backs. Even elite RBs like Barkley will have a very hard time getting paid going forward.

35:30 - Florida QB Anthony Richardson has been one of the biggest risers of the 2023 NFL Draft, as his athletic testing blew teams out of the water. Charles McDonald wonders if QBs could go in each of the first four picks this year.

40:40 - Is Georgia QB Stetson Bennett a riser in this draft? Neither host loves Bennett as a prospect, but the QB had a lot of buzz after a positive performance at the combine.

48:10 - Georgia DL Jalen Carter fell throughout the draft process, but how far? Both hosts agree that at the end of the day, Carter will likely end up being picked close to where he was originally projected. Carter is too good of a prospect to pass on.

57:25 - Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer may be a faller in this draft not through fault of his own, but because the tight end class around him has impressed throughout the athletic testing process.

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Favorite player-team fits in the 2023 NFL Draft & OBJ to the Ravens Apr 10, 2023

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Charles Robinson and Charles McDonald kick off the show by giving their reactions to WR Odell Beckham Jr. signing a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens. Next, the duo attempt to break down which six teams have reportedly inquired about trading up to the third overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Later, Robinson and McDonald go through C Mac's top-five favorite player-team fits in the draft and how likely each fit is to become reality.

00:25 - Free agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens. It's clear that the Ravens made this move to sway QB Lamar Jackson, and it appears to have worked. Jackson seems pleased with the addition, and if OBJ can stay on the field, he could be a big upgrade to a Baltimore offense that lacks playmakers outside of the quarterback position.

16:25 - A report surfaced that six NFL teams have inquired about trading up to the third overall pick. The duo attempt to determine which six teams they were and put forth some potential trade scenarios that would get the deal done. Could a team further back in the draft like the Minnesota Vikings or Tennessee Titans make a huge move to get their new QB? What would make it worth it for the Arizona Cardinals?

32:15 - Ad Break

32:20 - Charles McDonald's favorite fit for QB C.J. Stroud is the Carolina Panthers. How likely is it that Stroud goes first overall?

37:25 - Tyree Wilson to the Atlanta Falcons? They need help along the defensive line, but Robinson isn't sure that drafting Wilson in the top ten is good value.

41:20 - Peter Skoronski to the Chicago Bears? This pick makes all too much sense given Skoronski's Chicago connection and his ability to play anywhere along the offensive line.

46:15 - Will Anderson to the Cardinals? New head coach Jonathan Gannon needs weapons on defense, and Anderson is the obvious fit if Arizona doesn't trade back.

50:15 - Zay Flowers to the Los Angeles Chargers? The Chargers need more speed on offense, and Flowers would round out a very solid group of weapons for QB Justin Herbert.

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Mock Draft! Reviewing Charles McDonald's latest mock draft Apr 06, 2023

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Charles Robinson and Charles McDonald go pick by pick through Charles McDonald's latest 2023 NFL mock draft as they discuss the top prospects and their ideal landing spots.

00:30 - The duo discuss a few of the veteran quarterbacks that remain available and how they could shape the draft if teams miss out on their guy. Lamar Jackson, Ryan Tannehill, Matthew Stafford and maybe even Aaron Rodgers remain available for the right price.

8:15 - Carolina Panthers select QB C.J. Stroud first overall. Although this has been reported as a lock, Charles Robinson thinks the Panthers are not quite decided yet.

13:50 - Houston Texans select QB Bryce Young second overall. Houston is in love with two quarterbacks in this draft, and Young is likely their top choice.

18:40 - Arizona Cardinals select EDGE Will Anderson third overall. Although Arizona would likely want to trade back, Anderson would be a huge lift to their weak defensive line.

22:50 - Indianapolis Colts select QB Will Levis fourth overall. Levis going before Anthony Richardson would be a surprise, but McDonald suspects Levis fits the Colts' ideal QB better.

28:20 - Seattle Seahawks select DL Jalen Carter fifth overall. Head Coach Pete Carroll has never shied away from taking on risky prospects, and Carter could be an enormous boost to a struggling defensive line.

35:10 - Picks 6-10: Anthony Richardson to the Detroit Lions, Christian Gonzalez to the Las Vegas Raiders and more.

50:15 - Picks 11-31: The duo speed through the second half of the first round and highlight a few of the most interesting picks, including WR Jaxon-Smith Njigba to the Green Bay Packers and RB Bijan Robinson to the Philadelphia Eagles.

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