Guest Trey Lance and the hosts discuss the trade of Trey Lance to the Cowboys and its implications for San Francisco and Dallas. They also touch on Josh Jacobs' new contract, the importance of reliable kickers, and wrap up with conversations about the Dolphins and Steelers.
The 49ers' decision to trade Trey Lance to the Cowboys indicates their failure to develop him as a highly touted draft pick.
The Raiders' one-year, $12 million contract with Josh Jacobs solidifies their running game and ensures his presence in the backfield.
The Miami Dolphins' injuries in their secondary during training camp could impact their performance and stability as they enter the season.
Deep dives
49ers trade Trey Lance to Cowboys for a 2024 fourth-round pick
After a disappointing preseason, the 49ers have traded quarterback Trey Lance to the Cowboys for a 2024 fourth-round pick. The 49ers brass admitted that Lance failed to impress during training camp, and they were pleasantly surprised to receive a fourth-round pick for him. The move signifies a black mark for the 49ers organization, as they failed to develop Lance, a highly touted draft pick. On the other hand, the Cowboys take on Lance's contract and add a potential backup option behind Dak Prescott.
Josh Jacobs signs a one-year, $12 million contract with the Raiders
Running back Josh Jacobs and the Raiders have agreed to a one-year, $12 million contract, providing a raise from the franchise tag. The deal sets Jacobs up well for the future, with the Raiders potentially tagging him again next year or letting him hit free agency. The move solidifies the Raiders' running game and ensures Jacobs' presence in the backfield for the upcoming season.
Injuries impact the Dolphins' defensive depth
The Miami Dolphins suffered a series of injuries to their secondary during training camp, impacting their defensive depth. Starting with Jalen Ramsey's injury, followed by additional injuries in the secondary, the Dolphins' defense is now thinner and more suspect than expected. This could potentially impact their performance and stability as they enter the season, leading to a reevaluation of the team's outlook in the AFC East.
Podcast Summary 1
The podcast discusses the controversial decision by the Raiders to not exercise a fifth year option on Josh Jacobs and subsequently give him a raise off the franchise tag. It also highlights the challenges faced by the Arizona Cardinals in choosing between Colt McCoy and Josh Dobbs as their starting quarterback. The summary touches on the injury concerns surrounding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' center Ryan Jensen, the offensive line issues for the New England Patriots, and ongoing kicker problems for the Cleveland Browns. Additionally, it mentions the Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason success and the potential trade rumors surrounding the Indianapolis Colts' running back Jonathan Taylor.
Podcast Summary 2
The second part of the podcast discusses the positive developments for the San Francisco 49ers with the successful recovery of quarterback Brock Purdy and the presence of backup Sam Darnold. It also notes concerns about the Carolina Panthers' offense, the trade for guard Kevin Datson by the Los Angeles Rams, and the search for a reliable kicker by multiple teams. The summary concludes with speculation about the evolutionary capabilities of the producer's thumb, jokingly connecting it to the Adam and Eve narrative and referencing Pedro Martinez's elongated thumb.
In a room full of heroes - Dan Hanzus, Gregg Rosenthal, and Marc Sessler put a bow on the preseason and tell you what really matters headed into the new season. Before the heroes wrap up the preseason, they get caught up on the news from around the league including talking about what Trey Lance being traded to the Cowboys means for San Francisco (09:00) and Dallas (15:35), Josh Jacobs getting his new contract (20:05--), a trip to the kickers corner (32:05) and more. After the break, the heroes wrap up the preseason with a chat about the Dolphins (42:22), the Steelers (45:03) and more!