On today's episode of the Exempt List, John Shipley of Jaguar Report joins Charles McDonald to talk about major moves in the quarterback contract market.
Shipley and McDonald open the show with thoughts on the opening slate of games announced this week, focusing on the AFC Championship rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens.
McDonald then brings up the news of Jared Goff's massive contract extension with the Detroit Lions. They discuss implications for other top quarterbacks, particularly Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence.
After the break, they react to Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. receiving the biggest contract ever for a DB.
Then, McDonald and Shipley share their confusing with the Atlanta Falcons offseason moves, particularly their 2024 NFL Draft Class.
They wrap the show with listener questions sent in about the Lions, Jaguars, Calvin Ridley and more.
0:43 Early NFL schedule release
10:57 Detroit Lions give Jared Goff massive 4-year contract
19:39 When will the Jaguars pay Trevor Lawrence?
29:58 Antoine Winfield Jr. resets the DB market
35:02 The Atlanta Falcons questionable offseason
46:13 Mailbag questions
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