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NFL combine news roundup: Jalen Carter arrest warrant, NFLPA team report cards Mar 02, 2023

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Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein join forces from Indianapolis at the site of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine to give updates on the biggest news stories around Indy, including the troubling news surrounding Georgia defensive lineman and top NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter and the NFLPA releasing team report cards for every team's facilities.

3:15 - Jalen Carter has a warrant for his arrest for allegedly being involved in a street racing incident. Could these allegations change his draft status, and if so, how drastically?

17:50 - What the Chicago Bears choose to do with the first overall pick will shape the way the 2023 NFL Draft plays out, so what are the underlying factors going into the decision? Will the Bears choose to trade QB Justin Fields and select a rookie QB? Will they trade back? Or will they select one of the top non-quarterbacks first overall?

32:20 - The NFLPA released "team report cards," where over a thousand current NFL players reviewed their team's facilities in eight different categories. Charles and Jori react to the top and bottom ten rankings along with some of the wilder stories to come out of the report.

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Best potential fits for the top quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft Feb 26, 2023

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Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald and Jori Epstein recap the biggest news of the week from around the NFL, including the latest in a string of bad press around Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson and the Los Angeles Rams releasing LB Bobby Wagner and reportedly looking to trade CB Jalen Ramsey. Later, the duo look at the quarterback selections Charles made in his latest 2023 NFL mock draft and what each fit would look like.

2:15 - Russell Wilson reportedly wanted Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll fired before he left Seattle. What can Sean Payton do to fix the locker room in Denver and get Russ back on track?

8:20 - Are the Los Angeles Rams tearing it down? They released star LB Bobby Wagner and are reportedly looking to trade star CB Jalen Ramsey. Charles and Jori discuss what the Rams might be up to, along with ideal landing spots for Ramsey in a trade.

22:20 - Mock Draft: Houston Texans select C.J. Stroud second overall. What could Stroud accomplish year one in Houston?

32:00 - Indianapolis Colts select Bryce Young fourth overall. Could the Colts make the playoffs in 2023 with Young at the helm?

41:20 - Detroit Lions select Anthony Richardson sixth overall. Could Richardson be closer to a day-one starter than most think?

49:35 - Las Vegas Raiders select Will Levis seventh overall. Should the Raiders pass on drafting a quarterback early this year?

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2023 NFL Combine Preview: top players you need to watch at each position Feb 23, 2023

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Charles McDonald is joined by Bleacher Report's Derrik Klassen to discuss the latest NFL news before diving in to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, which starts next week in Indianapolis. Charles and Derrik go through the top players to watch at each position and how next week could shake up the draft board for some of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft.

1:50 - Tennessee Titans released longtime tackle Taylor Lewan, along with WR Robert Woods, K Randy Bullock and LB Zach Cunningham. Charles and Derrik agree this signals the start of a rebuild in Tennessee.

4:50 - New coordinator hires: Indianapolis Colts hire OC Jim Bob Cooter and Denver Broncos hire DC Vance Joseph. The hosts are a little confused about the Cooter hire, but Vance Joseph should be able to take full advantage of a talented Denver defense.

12:15 - Combine Preview: Quarterbacks: Anthony Richardson could have one of the best Combine workouts by a QB ever. Bryce Young will look to prove he has the necessary size to take NFL hits.

19:00 - Wide Receivers: Jalin Hyatt, AT Perry, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Zay Flowers

26:30 - Running Backs: Bijan Robinson might be the best overall player in the entire class. Tyjae Sharp and Devon Achane also look to impress.

31:25 - Tight Ends: Michael Mayer, Dalton Kincaid and Luke Musgrave

35:25 - Offensive Line: O'Cyrus Torrance, Broderick Jones, Peter Skoronski, Paris Johnson Jr. and Dawand Jones

38:40 - Defensive Line: Jalen Carter, Mazi Smith, Bryan Bresee, Myles Murphy, Tyree Wilson and Will Anderson round out a strong draft class along the defensive line.

48:55 - Linebackers: Drew Sanders, Henry To'oTo'o and Trenton Simpson

51:25 - Cornerbacks: Charles loves Georgia's Kelee Ringo, while Derrik loves Oregon's Christian Gonzalez

53:30 - Safeties: Alabama's Brian Branch and Jordan Battle and Georgia's Christopher Smith. Derrik thinks Kei'Trel Clark from Louisville is a good sleeper to watch.

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2023 NFL Draft quarterback class breakdown & Houston Texans offseason preview Feb 21, 2023

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Host Charles McDonald is joined first by the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Alexander to recap the latest news around the NFL (Eric Bieniemy to the Commanders, Daniel Jones' contract and more) before diving into the Texans and what moves we can expect from new head coach Demeco Ryans this offseason. Later, Charles is joined by the Athletic's Nate Tice to do a deep dive on the top four quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft.

2:55 - News lightning round: Eric Bieniemy hired as Washington Commanders Offensive Coordinator & Assistant Head Coach, Vic Fangio hired as Dolphins Defensive Coordinator, Rex Ryan returns? And Daniel Jones' latest contract rumors.

13:40 - Who will the Texans draft at #2 overall? Will they definitely pick a quarterback?

20:35 - What can we expect from the Texans this offseason?

33:00 - 2023 NFL Draft Profile: Bryce Young

36:50 - 2023 NFL Draft Profile: CJ Stroud

42:10 - 2023 NFL Draft Profile: Anthony Richardson

47:20 - 2023 NFL Draft Profile: Will Levis

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Aaron Rodgers top landing spots, Cardinals and Colts head coach hires and Derek Carr Feb 16, 2023

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Host Charles McDonald is joined by the Athletic's Rhiannon Walker and SB Nation's Justis Mosqueda to discuss the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts head coach hires (Jonathan Gannon and Shane Steichen respectively), Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' future as he embarks on his four-day darkness retreat along with potential landing spots and best destinations for now-free agent and former Las Vegas Raider Derek Carr.

1:40 - Super Bowl Recap: the group wonders how Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy still doesn't have a head coach job after dismantling Philadelphia's elite defense in the Super Bowl.

8:45 - Cardinals hire former Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon to be their next head coach. Is this the right guy to get Kyler Murray playing at his full potential?

20:10 - Colts hire former Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen to be their next head coach. What will Indy look to accomplish in the draft, and what pieces does Steichen have to build around?

32:30 - Aaron Rodgers' darkness retreat is underway and the hosts try to determine what Rodgers could possibly expect to accomplish. Next, they determine the best landing spots for Rodgers should he choose to continue playing, including the New York Jets, and what the trade compensation could look like.

50:05 - Derek Carr was released by the Raiders. Charles, Rhiannon and Justis try to determine the best landing spot for him and where he ranks among the available quarterbacks.

1:01:25 - Justis and Charles try to convince Rhiannon that the USFL and XFL changing the notorious "fumble out of the endzone" rule is actually a terrible idea.

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Sunday Night Freestyle: Patrick Mahomes does it again, Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl Feb 13, 2023

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Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab recap Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs victory over Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. The duo analyze what the victory means for Kansas City, the performance of each team's offense and defense, the controversial holding penalty and finish things off with a look at the key upcoming offseason decisions for each team.

00:30 - General takeaways: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes overcame a high ankle sprain he suffered three weeks earlier to defeat the Eagles at the buzzer in Super Bowl LVII.

7:00 - Charles and Frank discuss the controversial defensive holding call on James Bradberry at the end of the game, and both agree that the penalty was actually the correct call.

18:00 - Eagles offense: Jalen Hurts had a great game and probably deserved Super Bowl MVP.

24:50 - Chiefs offense looked unstoppable. Charles and Frank give Head Coach Andy Reid a lot of credit for scheming so well against an elite Eagles defense.

37:30 - Chiefs offseason preview: how Kansas City can keep the dynasty rolling in 2023

43:45 - Eagles offseason preview: how Philly can build around Jalen Hurts for the future

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Super Bowl preview: Chiefs vs. Eagles potential X-factors + Derek Carr's best landing spot Feb 10, 2023

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Charles Robinson, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab gather at the site of the Super Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona to discuss NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's latest comments on officiating, whether or not Derek Carr is a fit for the New Orleans Saints, the Dallas Cowboys' new offensive coordinator and to preview the biggest x-factors for the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday.

The trio start off the show by recapping the biggest storylines to come out of Roger Goodell's State of the League presser, including Charles' question on how Roger feels about the state of officiating in the NFL.

Next, the group reacts to the news that Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr visited the Saints facility earlier this week. Everyone agrees the Saints offense could be a cushy landing spot for Carr, but question whether the Saints should be going after veteran quarterbacks or if it's time to rebuild and start with a young draft pick.

The Cowboys have their new offensive coordinator in former Cowboys consultant and journeyman OC Brian Schottenheimer. Jori points out that this move reinforces head coach Mike McCarthy's desire to have full control over his offense going into 2023 after mutually parting ways with Kellen Moore, but the hope is that Schottenheimer can be a "new voice" who can help take QB Dak Prescott's game to another level.

Finally the group move on to discuss the Super Bowl. Each host gives their pick for a potential game-changing x-factor to keep your eye on before diving into the fascinating stories behind the two quarterbacks in this game: Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts. They discuss each player's respective injuries they'll be battling through, how the Eagles created such a strong roster around Jalen Hurts and how this game could affect Hurts' contract talks moving forward. Finally, each host gives their pick for who will hoist the Lombardi Trophy along with a prediction for Super Bowl MVP.

1:00 - Roger Goodell's comments on the state of officiating in the NFL

12:20 - Is Derek Carr a good fit for the New Orleans Saints?

16:30 - Dallas hires Brian Schottenheimer to be their new offensive coordinator

24:05 - Super Bowl Preview: biggest potential x-factors and game-changers

28:50 - Patrick Mahomes vs. Jalen Hurts: injury updates, contract talk and how they got here

51:50 - Super Bowl Picks: picking the winner and Super Bowl MVP

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Super Bowl News Roundup: 2023 NFL Draft buzz, Sean Payton, Cardinals & Colts head coach searches Feb 08, 2023

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Charles Robinson, Charles McDonald and Dan Wetzel are in Phoenix, Arizona for Super Bowl week as they give the inside scoop on all the latest buzz around the NFL, including new coaching hires, Sean Payton's latest comments and the top 2023 NFL Draft prospects.

The last two teams without a head coach, the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts, are steadily narrowing down their options. Charles Robinson thinks Arizona needs to go after an offensive guy to get Kyler Murray's career back on track, and wonders if Murray needs to have a good season in 2023 to still be considered a franchise quarterback. The Colts head coach situation is murkier, as it's unclear if they plan to bring back interim head coach and former Colts center Jeff Saturday.

There were a few other coaching hires to discuss, including Steve Wilks becoming San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator, a job that has led to two consecutive head coaching hires in Robert Saleh and Demeco Ryans. Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores heads to Minnesota to become the Vikings defensive coordinator. Former Denver Broncos DC Ejiro Evero heads to Carolina to coordinate Frank Reich's defense in 2023.

New Broncos head coach Sean Payton didn't mince words in comments to the press earlier this week as he made it clear QB Russell Wilson's personal staff would no longer be allowed in the facility. Everyone is feeling optimistic about the Broncos, and Charles McDonald thinks Payton's no-nonsense coaching style might be just the thing Wilson needs to get back on track. Under the right leadership, Wilson may still have gas left in the tank.

The episode ends with an update on the 2023 NFL Draft as the Senior Bowl just wrapped up last week. Although this class looks a little weak compared to some previous years, there are a few prospects that it's hard not to get excited about. Everyone is excited about Florida QB Anthony Richardson, who has all the tools necessary to be an elite NFL QB but will need time to sit and learn in a patient organization. Other players like Texas RB Bijan Robinson and Alabama QB Bryce Young present intriguing options in the first round.

5:15 - Cardinals head coach update & Kyler Murray's future

12:00 - Colts head coach update: Is Jeff Saturday returning in 2023?

17:45 - New DC hires: Steve Wilks, Brian Flores, Ejiro Evero

27:40 - Super Bowl preview: what we heard at opening night in Phoenix

37:00 - Broncos HC Sean Payton's comments towards Russell Wilson

45:50 - 2023 NFL Draft preview: Anthony Richardson, Bryce Young, Bijan Robinson

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News Roundup: Sean Payton to the Broncos, Demeco Ryans to the Texans, Tom Brady Retires Feb 02, 2023

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Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab recap all of the latest news from around the NFL, including the Denver Broncos trading to acquire head coach Sean Payton, the Houston Texans hiring head coach Demeco Ryans and Tom Brady retiring (again).

Tom Brady announced via social media that he is retiring from football at age 45, exactly one year after his first retirement. Is Brady gone for good this time? Charles and Frank agree that Brady is likely done, but if there's one scenario that could tempt Brady back to the NFL for one more season, it'll likely be the San Francisco 49ers. If the injury to Brock Purdy ends up being serious, it could lead to the 49ers giving Tom a call. As for the future of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, both agree that it would make sense for them to pursue former Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr. The Buccaneers also hold the 19th overall pick if they decide to target a quarterback in the draft.

The Broncos gave up a first-round pick and more to acquire decorated veteran head coach Sean Payton from the New Orleans Saints. After taking a year off, Payton will take on an underperforming roster and attempt to resurrect Russell Wilson's career. Frank thinks Broncos fans should be very excited about the move, but Charles points out that Payton will likely make large changes to the makeup of the roster, and some of those changes may take time to yield results. He encourages fans to stay patient.

The Texans got their first choice to take over as head coach in former 49ers defensive coordinator and Texans LB Demeco Ryans, who will look to lead the Texans organization out from rock bottom. Both Charles and Frank absolutely love the hire for Houston and think endorsements from Houston icons like JJ Watt go a long way. Ryans' first priority will be addressing the quarterback situation, and Charles and Frank both think the second overall pick in the draft is a prime spot to do so.

The Dallas Cowboys fired offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who heads west to take charge of a highly potent Los Angeles Chargers offense captained by Justin Herbert. Frank thinks this is a slam dunk hire for LA, who desperately needed to bring in a coordinator who could help Herbert reach his full potential. Mike McCarthy will take over play-calling duties in Dallas, a sign that he is looking to put his future in his own hands as he enters year four with the Cowboys. This will be a make-or-break year for McCarthy, and it's looking like he will be making some big changes in 2023.

1:00 - Tom Brady retires (for real this time?)

19:25 - Broncos acquire head coach Sean Payton

32:40 - Texans hire head coach Demeco Ryans

41:30 - Cowboys fire OC Kellen Moore, Mike McCarthy takes over offensive play-calling

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Conference Championship Sunday Night Freestyle: Chiefs and Eagles advance to Super Bowl LVII Jan 30, 2023

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Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab join forces to recap Sunday's conference championship action as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles advance to Super Bowl LVII and the Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers fall just short. Charles and Frank unpack the events of both games and start to look ahead towards what should be a clash of titans in the Super Bowl.

Patrick Mahomes' ankle held it together just enough for him to throw for 326 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Chiefs narrowly defeated Joe Burrow and the Bengals with a game-winning field goal coming off a disastrous roughing the passer penalty from defensive end Joseph Ossai. Charles and Frank discuss how impressive this game was for Mahomes, the controversy over the officiating and how tonight may have ignited the NFL's next classic playoff rivalry akin to Manning vs. Brady.

Earlier Sunday, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles steamrolled the 49ers and their rotating cast of pass-throwers following an early injury to quarterback Brock Purdy. The duo analyze what the loss means for the 49ers, what we learned about Jalen Hurts and the Eagles and how the injury to Brock Purdy could entirely shift the 49ers' offseason plans.

00:30 - Bengals @ Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes defeats Joe Burrow and the Bengals and a new rivalry is born

19:00 - 49ers' future: How Brock Purdy's injury could affect San Francisco's offseason

29:00 - Jalen Hurts and the Eagles cruise to an easy victory: but what did we learn about them that we can take into the Super Bowl?

38:00 - Early Super Bowl Preview: How do the well-balanced Eagles match up against the top-heavy Chiefs?

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