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New unis, Zoombombing and why GMs already hate the new draft process Apr 09, 2020

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Spring is a time for birth and rejuvenation. This week, two franchises in the NFC South rejuvenated their uniforms: the Buccaneers took a look to the past and the Falcons took a step towards the bland. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the podcast dunking on the state of new uniforms. (0:20)

Also in the show, Charles & Terez have spoken to some sources around the league and one thing is for sure about the upcoming draft: it will be a comedy of errors. They explain why GMs hate the draft-from-home protocol, security concerns and how this whole process will expose the worst-run teams in the league. (7:15)

They also revisit the looming decision for Washington with the second overall pick in the draft and dissect comments from new head coach Ron Rivera. Is Ohio State's Chase Young a slam dunk at two and is Dwayne Haskins' job already in jeopardy? (15:15)

Later, they break down Tom Brady's candid Wednesday morning interview with Howard Stern. Is Tom finally peeling back the layers of his personality now that he's out of New England? (21:55)

They spend the second half of the show previewing what they'd like to see the teams in the AFC North (31:10) and NFC North (42:20) do in the upcoming draft

Terez & Charles close out the show answering some listener questions on the prospect of a shortened season and the Patriots' QB situation. (1:00:30)

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Is the NFL being tone-deaf on COVID-19, plus AFC & NFC West team needs Apr 02, 2020

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As sports leagues around the world have cancelled or postponed events due to COVID-19, the NFL, partly aided by cover of their offseason, have remained steadfast in making sure their season goes according to schedule.

Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor open this week's podcast discussing the league revealing via conference call that they plan to start the season on time in September and have no contingency plans for moving international games, or even delaying or cancelling the season. They ask: has the NFL's response to the Coronavirus been tone-deaf? (3:30)

In other league-wide news, the league officially announced the long-expected changes to the playoff rules. Now one extra team from each conference will make the playoffs and we'll get a whopping 6 games that first weekend of January. What wasn't expected? League partner CBS announcing their extra playoff game will be simulcast on Nickelodeon. Is America ready for some green-slime on wild card weekend? (15:00)

In the second half of the show, Charles & Terez begin their division-by-division team needs preview leading up to the NFL draft. They start with the two divisions represented in the Super Bowl, the AFC & NFC West:

Can the Broncos, Chargers and Raiders stockpile their rosters to beat the Chiefs? (38:25)

In a quarterback-strong division, what have the 49ers, Cardinals, Rams and Seahawks done to fix the other holes on their rosters? (49:10)

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The Cowboys' offseason of pain, plus where will Cam & Clowney sign? Mar 26, 2020

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Most of the contestants in this year's game of NFL free agency musical chairs have found a seat, but there are still a few key players waiting to find their next landing spot. Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor shed some light on two of these major free agents on this week's podcast.

First and foremost is former Carolina Panthers QB and 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton, who was cut by the squad on Tuesday. Three possible suitors seem inevitable in the Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins. What are the chances he signs with one of these three and where is the best fit for Cam to have a renaissance? (4:20)

The surprising retirement of center Travis Frederick constitutes another loss of a key starter from the Dallas Cowboys roster, along with Robert Quinn and Byron Jones. The guys talk about the tough offseason for the Cowboys, the many gaps they need filled and provide an update on the latest with Dak Prescott's contract negotiation. (22:20)

Another free agent who hasn't found a new home is former Seattle & Houston pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney. Charles breaks down why the market for him has stalled and suggests a "mystery" suitor is about to land the former first overall draft pick. (30:15)

Finally, the guys talk about the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the NFL draft. While the draft hasn't been cancelled, many front offices will be struggling to conduct the same preparation and research they normally do in this time. Our experts break down the draft mistakes that teams could be making this year and how other teams could be poised to take advantage. (38:15)

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Gurley gets cut, Sean Payton has coronavirus and does Bill Belichick have a plan? Mar 20, 2020

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Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley was dealt a grim reminder today that the acronym NFL also stands for Not For Long.

The former MVP candidate and consensus number-one fantasy pick as recently as two seasons ago was abruptly cut on Thursday afternoon and joins Devonta Freeman and Melvin Gordon in a class of RBs in their primes who are struggling to find the mega-deals they were hoping for.

Where could these backs land and what does this say about the state of the running back position? Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor open the podcast discussing this changing of the tide. (0:35)

The Chicago Bears traded a fourth-round pick to Jacksonville for former Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles. Charles & Terez talk about the Bears' new Mitch Trubisky insurance policy. (12:55)

Elsewhere in the NFC North, the Detroit Lions traded CB Darius Slay to Philadelphia and Slay did not mince his words about Matt Patricia on his way out the door. The guys investigate why former Patriots assistants like Patricia, Josh McDaniels and Bill O'Brien have had such a history of beefing with their own players. (16:50)

They also talk about the three big quarterbacks still on the market searching for a starting job: Cam Newton, Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton. Who has the bestt short- and long-term prospects out of those three? Could one end up in New England? Also, does Bill Belichick have a plan for his next QB? (24:15)

The guys wrap up the show discussing the news that New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton tested positive for coronavirus (44:55) and take a listener question about the new CBA. (56:00)

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Emergency QB Carousel: Brady to Tampa, Rivers to Indianapolis, Cam out in Carolina Mar 18, 2020

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What a difference a day makes. Early on Tuesday morning, Tom Brady announced via social media that he would be leaving the New England Patriots. By Tuesday night, reports put the 6-time Super Bowl champ with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the podcast with the historic news that Tom Brady is headed to Tampa Bay. How did it end between Tom and the Pats, what lured him to the Bucs and could there be a reunion with Antonio Brown?

Later in the show, our experts discuss the other major news in the QB carousel. Philip Rivers signed a one-year deal with Frank Reich and the Colts in a major win-now move for Indianapolis. (19:55)

Also, the Carolina Panthers made it clear to Cam Newton that his time with the team was over. Where will Cam land? Charles & Terez have a suggestion. (22:50)

They wrap up the show discussing what the New England Patriots should do next and look ahead to a crazy 2020 NFL season. (31:00)

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Hopkins and Diggs traded and more headlines from free agency day one Mar 17, 2020

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The Dolphins and Browns threw down a lot of cash, the Cowboys and Titans made sure to keep their QBs, but the headline of the first 12 hours of free agency was the completely WTF trade between the Houston Texans and the Arizona Cardinals.

Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson recap a stacked weekend in NFL news, starting with the head-scratching deal that sent DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona for David Johnson (as well as the reshuffling of a trio of draft picks). (3:15)

While their attempts to retain Ryan Tannehill & Derrick Henry are worthy of praise, Terez is skeptical of the Tennessee Titans' overall plan because in doing so, they lost out on a key offensive lineman. (13:55)

One of those linemen, Jack Conklin, agreed to terms with the Browns, who made a number of other deals on Monday that may prove that there is finally a strategy in Cleveland. (18:25)

Moving to Dallas, the Cowboys placed the franchise tag on Dak Prescott in the hopes of inking him to a longer deal and locked in Amari Cooper for a whopping 5-year, $100m contract. Should Cowboys fans be content with their QB-WR combo of the future? (25:55)

Forever disgruntled Minnesota Viking Stefon Diggs finally got his wish late Monday as he was traded to the Buffalo Bills for a haul of draft picks that surely would make Texans fans blush. How does Diggs fit with his new squad? (29:15)

The Indianapolis Colts made a surprising move in trading their first-round pick for San Francisco DT DeForest Buckner. The guys discuss how this move could pair well with the Colts adding a veteran QB like Philip Rivers or maybe...Tom Brady? (36:05)

They wrap up free agency talk with some notes about the Ravens, Eagles and Lions (41:20).

Also on the podcast: Charles has some thoughts about Tom Brady's still undecided free agency (48:20), and the new CBA passed on Saturday by 60 votes, is the anger from the players who voted "no" justified? (51:10) Finally, the guys talk about where the league and draft stand with the looming threat of COVID-19. (56:00)

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The Rams logo debacle, Dak’s contract & franchise tag predictions Mar 11, 2020

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Here at the Yahoo Sports NFL Podcast, we take care of our own… and sometimes that means NFL franchises. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the pod by breaking down the Twitter meltdown over the new Los Angeles Rams logo and how Charles might have helped the franchise in the long run. (00:27)

Later, Charles and Terez continue to dive into the latest CBA talks. Is there cautious optimism from the union at this point in the negations? What is the one thing a powerful agent believes will be the reason the deal passes? (7:48)

Speaking of contracts, it has been reported that the Cowboys offered Dak Prescott a new deal averaging $33 million dollars a year. Will Prescott accept the offer and why would he trade the leverage he has going into 2020? (18:23)

Terez and Charles close the podcast by looking at a few interesting players that could be franchise tagged in the coming days. Also, who is the one free agent that has Charles and Terez more excited than the rest due to his potential impact on the draft, specifically Washington’s #2 overall pick? (30:43)

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Tom Brady plays hardball & a post-combine stock watch Mar 05, 2020

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A lot can happen over the course of a week. Since the last episode of the Yahoo Sports NFL Podcast, ESPN's Jeff Darlington reported that sources expect Tom Brady to hit free agency with the assumption he'll be playing outside of New England and just yesterday, multiple reports cited a phone call between Brady and Bill Belichick that "did not go well."

Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson interpret the growing reports that TB12 will hit free agency, the increasingly strong rumors the San Francisco 49ers would make a play for him and throw a bit of cold water on the idea that multiple teams are going after the legend. (2:25)

They devote much of the rest of the show to recapping the final days of the combine. Could as many as four QBs be drafted in the top 10? Is Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts a good fit backing up Drew Brees in New Orleans? What's the deal with that Washington lineman who joked in an interview about his...anatomy? Does a free agency rumor about an offensive lineman hint that the Redskins might indeed be interested in drafting Tua Tagovailoa? (13:20)

Later, our experts touch on a number of smaller news stories from around the NFL.

What's the latest with the proposed new CBA? (37:35)

With the Jaguars trading CB A.J. Bouye to the Broncos, the Chris Harris, Jr. era in Denver is apparently over. (44:50)

Terez talks about where the Kansas City Chiefs are at with WR Sammy Watkins and previews his interview from earlier in the day with Patrick Mahomes. (46:45)

Finally, they discuss the Cincinnati Bengals, owners of the first overall pick. Historical organizational ineptitude aside, Terez makes the case their offense could show flashes of the 2018 LA Rams very soon if they make the right moves to complement presumably drafting Joe Burrow (49:00)

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The latest draft, free agency and CBA rumors from the 2020 NFL scouting combine Feb 26, 2020

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Lies, deception, half-truths, bad weather and the 40-yard dash. It's just another year at the NFL scouting combine. Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson report on everything they've been seeing and hearing from coaches, executives and the incoming rookie class at the league's annual winter gathering in Indianapolis.

First, they give the latest on the new CBA between the owners and the NFLPA. As players are expected to vote on the new deal as early as Thursday, the guys break down the immense amount of money that may flow into the league as a result, why players are split on it, and how the 2020 agreement may all be a stepping stone to an even more lucrative 2030 agreement (1:55).

Also on the show:

- What will Kansas City do with limited cap space and impending deals for Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones and Frank Clark? (15:10)

- Tampa Bay Buccaneers HC Bruce Arians drops Philip Rivers name as a potential Winston replacement. (17:30)

- Carolina Panthers reportedly open to trade for most of their roster. What will they do with Cam and could they trade up for Tua? (21:25)

- What will Washington & Detroit do with second and third overall picks? (25:45)

- LSU outside linebacker Patrick Queen is shooting up draft boards. (27:50)

- What will Dave Gettleman do with Giants' fourth overall draft pick? (30:35)

- Does LSU have the most stacked draft class this year? (33:00)

- Georgia's Jake Fromm is making an impression in Indianapolis, despite his hand size. (41:00)

- What round will former Oklahoma and Alabama QB Jalen Hurts be drafted? (42:35)

- Who will turn out to be the better Alabama WR: Jerry Jeudy or Henry Ruggs III? (47:00)

- One colossus stands above the rest of the offensive line class (50:30)

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Debating a 17-game season and previewing the incoming rookie QBs Feb 19, 2020

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After a two-week hiatus, Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson are back from their post-Super Bowl vacations and ready to preview the exciting February through April stretch of the NFL offseason, which includes, the combine, free agency and the draft.

After giving their thoughts on the Houston Astros' cheating scandal and a surprisingly competent first two weeks of the XFL season, Terez & Charles strongly debate the pros and cons of the NFL adding a 17th game to the season and if Monday Night Football should get the flex treatment. (8:45)

Moving onto next week's scouting combine, our experts break down the big quarterback choice likely facing the Miami Dolphins at the fifth overall pick between Oregon's Justin Herbert and Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa. (24:30)

They also dove into Utah State's Jordan Love and Georgia's Jake Fromm, likely mid-round picks who could sneak into the first round with a successful combine. (37:00)

Charles & Terez try to predict the second QB off the board and compare this year's class to last year's rookie QBs (42:35), then wrap up the show entertaining rumors that LSU's Joe Burrow could try to leverage his way out of Cincinnati in a move reminiscent of Eli Manning forcing his way out of San Diego (45:35).

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