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The truth behind the Russell Wilson trade rumors, load management for Brees and new uniform rankings May 15, 2020

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After a month of leaks, consternation and suspense, the Los Angeles Rams finally released their new uniforms. Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson open the podcast discussing the tepid reaction to the new look the team had been hyping all offseason. Also, now that all the uniform changes for 2020 have been officially announced, they rank the 6 new kits from the aforementioned Rams as well as the Chargers, Browns, Buccaneers, Falcons and Patriots.

Later, they react to the breaking news out of Florida that warrants for arrest have been issued for Giants CB DeAndre Baker and Seahawks CB Quinton Dunbar. The allegations of multiple counts of armed robbery are incredibly serious and the developing story is sure to extend into the next weeks and months. (13:40)

Sticking with the Seahawks, NBC's Chris Simms revealed last week that Seattle had briefly explored the idea of trading Russell Wilson to the Cleveland Browns for the first overall pick in the 2018 draft. Charles & Terez break down the kernel of truth to this wild story and explore what Baker Mayfield in Seattle may have looked like. (18:45)

Speaking of QBs, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton revealed that Drew Brees is likely to get diminished reps in practice this year, to preserve the Brees' arm for what is expected to be his final season. (32:50)

Elsewhere around the league, the guys discuss Joe Buck's comments that FOX is preparing to broadcast fake crowd noise in their telecasts if games go forward with little to no fans. (37:55)

Terez recaps his conversation with Browns center and president of the NFLPA J.C. Tretter. They discussed how the new collective bargaining agreement was ratified just days before the worldwide economic downturn as a result of the coronavirus. What would have happened if the negotiations went just a few days longer? (40:55)

Our experts wrap up the show discussing the Jaguars front office and Kyler Murray's MVP chances. (48:40)

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Sammy Watkins, Earl Thomas, Tom Brady's Instagram and other wild offseason developments May 13, 2020

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As we get into mid-May, some eccentric stories from the fringes of the NFL are making headlines.

Charles Robinson and Terez Paylor kick off today's podcast with some social media news from the league's premiere 42-year-old quarterback, Tom Brady. After reports he had friction with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels last season, Brady took to Instagram to quash the rumors. Where does the truth lie? (0:20)

Last week a story broke that Ravens safety Earl Thomas was held at gunpoint by his own wife after she had learned of infidelity through Snapchat. Charles breaks down how he learned of this story almost a month ago, and while some details are wild beyond belief, we should be lucky that the allegations didn't end tragically. (5:40)

A strange long-form interview was published with Kansas City's Sammy Watkins courtesy of Bleacher Report. Watkins admits to derailing his career with drinking and partying while in Buffalo and also opens up with his thoughts on aliens and the afterlife. How does this affect his relationship with the Chiefs and could this interview cause problems for Watkins in the future? (14:45)

Later in the show, Terez & Charles break down some interesting discoveries as tickets for the 2020 NFL season are beginning to go on sale and hit the secondary market. While teams like the New England Patriots are seeing their ticket prices collapse, it may come as a surprise that the Las Vegas Raiders have suddenly become the hottest ticket in the league. (25:25)

Wrapping up the show, our experts take a pair of listener questions about behind-the-scenes issues with Freddie Kitchens and the Browns in 2019 (41:00) and how the fates of pass-rushing free agents like Everson Griffen are tied to that of Jadeveon Clowney (46:50).

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Ravens, Patriots are winners and other thoughts from the schedule release May 08, 2020

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The 2020 NFL schedule was released on Thursday night, and while we've known the who of matchups for a few months, the when was finally answered.

Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor break down the highlights from the 2020 NFL schedule, including a possible preview of the AFC Championship in Week 3 between the Ravens and Chiefs, a whopping five primetime games being awarded to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, why the Patriots have a very favorable schedule, why the Cowboys don't and the oddity of a Christmas game played on a Friday evening.

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Dalton to back up Dak, Trubisky's option declined and should Cam sit out 2020? May 07, 2020

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It was a long time coming, yet it still somehow felt like a surprise when the Red Rifle, Andy Dalton was released by the Cincinnati Bengals last week. He was not on the free agent market long before signing a $7 million deal with the Dallas Cowboys.

Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the show reacting to this news, what it means for Dak Prescott and how Dalton is in a superb position to revive his career in Big D. (0:20)

While Dalton was quick to sign a deal, former Panther Cam Newton is still without a job. The guys talk about where Cam is post-draft and discuss a few mouthwatering landing spots for the former MVP (21:00), as well as praising the heroics of Alex Smith, whose harrowing injury and recovery were documented on ESPN earlier in the week. (28:30)

If this off-season's QB controversies weren't enough, Charles & Terez look ahead to what is sure to be a major source of drama in spring 2021: what will Chicago do with Mitchell Trubisky? After the Bears declined to pick up his 5th-year option, the guys discuss the brewing QB debate in Chicago and revisit the top of the 2017 draft, where Trubisky was selected. (33:50)

Our experts wrap up the show discussing the passing of former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula and his impressive legacy (44:15) before taking some listener questions on Justin Herbert, Patrick Mahomes and NFL teams' scouting procedures (53:10).

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Rookie of the year picks, plus which rookie QB will be most effective in 2020? Apr 29, 2020

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Now that the 2020 NFL draft is a few days in the rear view mirror, Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor are joined by Eric Edholm and Pete Thamel, two of Yahoo Sports' premier college football minds, to get some perspective on the rookie class and how they fit with their new teams.

The guys break down the best offensive and defensive rookie of the year candidates.

On offense, is it Joe Burrow's award to lose or are there some dark horse running backs that could take the crown? (2:30)

On defense, will it be Chase Young, Isaiah Simmons, or could a cornerback with a multi-interception season sneak in and get the award? (15:00)

Our experts dive more specifically into the quarterback class a bit. Which QB do they expect to have the most effective 2020 and which one has the best long-term outlook? (27:45)

They wrap up the show discussing some of the sneaky late-round picks that could turn around massive value for their squads including a Rubik's cube-solving wideout and a kicker who can hit a 50-yarder with no run-up. (44:35)

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Saint Jameis and why Jalen Hurts to the Eagles will be 'Taysom Hill on steroids' Apr 26, 2020

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The 2020 NFL draft concluded on Saturday afternoon and the New Orleans Saints were quick to make an addition to their quarterback room. No, not just seventh rounder Tommy Stevens out of Mississippi State. They also reportedly are agreeing to terms with former division rival and first overall pick Jameis Winston.

After discussing the new format of the NFL draft and the highs and lows of the virtual broadcast (especially the Kingsbury residence in Arizona), Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson react to Jameis' new landing spot. How will he fit with Drew Brees and the newly-extended Taysom Hill? (8:35)

Speaking of utility-knife backup QBs like Taysom Hill, the Philadelphia Eagles turned heads on Friday night selecting former Oklahoma and Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts in the second round. Charles explains how this could portend a massive shift in how football is played and why Hurts will be used like, "Taysom Hill on steroids." (23:35)

In the second half of the show, the guys break down two teams whose drafts they loved in Baltimore and Cleveland (35:30) and two teams whose drafts they hated, Green Bay and Houston. (41:50)

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QB controversy reborn in Green Bay and reactions to every round one pick Apr 24, 2020

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Fifteen years ago, a 35-year-old Brett Favre saw the Green Bay Packers draft Aaron Rodgers with the 24th overall pick. Last night, a 36-year-old Aaron Rodgers saw the Green Bay Packers draft Jordan Love with the 26th overall pick. And just like that, a quarterback controversy is reborn with one of the league's most iconic franchises.

Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the podcast with the shocking draft choice from Green Bay, what the next few years might look like in northern Wisconsin and what this means for the endgame of the Aaron Rodgers era.

Afterwards, they break down every pick from the first round of the 2020 NFL draft, including the chalk picks of Joe Burrow, Chase Young, Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert in the top 10, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers adding plug-and-play protection for Tom Brady, the Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos and Dallas Cowboys landing the flashy top three wide receivers and more.

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The Gronk trade, plus final rumors, whispers and lies ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft Apr 22, 2020

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The 2020 NFL draft is less than 48 hours away, and lying season is in full effect. Before Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor get to the treasure trove of rumors they're hearing ahead of the draft, there was a minor transaction on Tuesday afternoon that needs to be addressed – Rob Gronkowski saw the Gronk-symbol in the sky in Tompa Bay and was traded along with a 7th round pick by the Patriots to the Buccaneers for a 4th-rounder.

What does this mean for the Pats and Bucs and is three a crowd in Tampa's tight-end room? Terez & Charles open the pod reacting to the surprising trade. (0:20)

Our experts spend the rest of the episode sharing the last whispers they're hearing from scouts, coaches and front office staff ahead of Thursday night's draft. (12:45)

Is Washington actually shopping the 2nd overall pick? Are the Giants seriously kicking the tires on a top quarterback? Could the Dolphins make a wildly unexpected move with the fifth overall pick? Is there a surprise team in on one of the top wide receivers? Terez & Charles break it all down and more.

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Von Miller has coronavirus, draft night betting odds and AFC/NFC South team needs Apr 17, 2020

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In stunning breaking news on Thursday evening, Denver Broncos' star linebacker Von Miller tested positive for coronavirus, becoming arguably the highest profile American athlete to come down with the illness alongside the NBA's Kevin Durant.

Before Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson break down that news, they open this end-of-week podcast remarking on the Cleveland Browns new uniforms (0:20) and the Washington Post's report that the league is planning for schedule contingencies if they have to play a shortened season or a season without fans. (2:20)

Then, they discover on air that Miller had tested positive for coronavirus, what that means for the league and how there may be other cases in the league that the public doesn't know about. (11:50)

Even though Vegas casinos are closed, there are still betting odds for those intrepid fans who want to lay some money down on the 2020 season or next week's draft. What does it say about Tom Brady that the Patriots and Buccaneers have the same over/under wins total for next season. Also, where's the value in the first RB, WR and OL off the board next Thursday night? (14:45)

Terez & Charles spend the second half of the show wrapping up their division-by-division team needs preview, concluding with the Texans, Jaguars, Titans and Colts of the AFC South (36:55) and the Panthers, Falcons, Buccaneers and Saints of the NFC South (47:25).

They close out the show addressing a listener question about what the Jets could do with the 11th overall pick in next week's draft (1:00:15).

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Tua falling, Hurts rising, plus AFC & NFC East team needs Apr 15, 2020

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With the 2020 NFL draft just over a week away, teams desires are becoming more clear, even if information about the prospects remains muddled.

Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson devote much of today’s podcast to the latest on what teams are saying about Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa and then preview the draft needs for the teams in the AFC & NFC East.

Before they get to that, they discuss the possibility of the 2020 college football season being pushed back to February due to COVID-19 and how that would affect the 2021 draft. (0:20)

Sticking with news surrounding the virus, they chat about the plan for Roger Goodell to announce all 32 first round picks from his basement in New York (6:50) as well as how the teams are setting up their virtual workout programs for the offseason. (11:40)

Later they discuss the injury concerns surrounding Tua Tagovailoa and how he could have a precipitous draft-night slide if not selected by the Dolphins or Chargers at picks 5 or 6. (18:05)

While questions about Tagovailoa still linger, teams seem more confident than ever about his former teammate, Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts. How much higher can his stock get in the next eight days? (31:45)

Terez and Charles close out the show previewing the draft-night needs for the Patriots, Dolphins, Bills and Jets in the AFC East (37:30), followed by the Giants, Eagles, Redskins and Cowboys in the NFC East (51:40)

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