Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler THE END AROUND: Tush Push Exhaustion, Flag Football in the Middle East (!?) + TNF Preview!
Sep 17, 2025
Pete Sweeney, a prominent Kansas City Chiefs beat writer, joins the hosts to discuss fan concerns and the Chiefs' current state. They dive into the 'tush push' debate, exploring its effects on the game. The conversation then shifts to the Packers' momentum, and whether Bijan Robinson is the NFL's best non-quarterback. The panel critiques an AI commercial, shares fun facts from week two, and highlights flag football's introduction in Riyadh. They wrap up with a preview of the upcoming Dolphins at Bills matchup.
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Chiefs' Early Struggles Have Explanations
- The Kansas City Chiefs' 0-2 start is surprising but not catastrophic, with fan panic around a 6-7 on their scale.
- Injuries, suspensions, and travel (Brazil game) explain their struggles more than collapse of identity.
Tush Push Is Product Problem, Not Just Cheating
- The 'tush push' short-yardage play divides opinion because it affects game aesthetics and officiating clarity, not just fairness.
- Hosts argue it's football but highlights officiating challenges and product concerns for viewers.
Sessler's Packers Conversion Story
- Marc Sessler adopted the Packers this season and believes the team has changed mindset and quality, not just lucky timing.
- Pete and Dan riff on Sessler's early loyalty and the cultural energy around the team's rise.