How Jared Goff’s contract impacts Trevor Lawrence & initial schedule reaction | The Exempt List

May 14, 2024

John Shipley of Jaguar Report joins to discuss Jared Goff's contract impact on Trevor Lawrence. They analyze the NFL schedule release, Antoine Winfield Jr.'s contract, and Falcons' offseason moves. The episode wraps up with listener questions about Lions, Jaguars, and more.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

NFL Schedule Release Buzz and Team Management Decisions

01:47 • 9min

Analyzing Jared Goff's Contract and Impact on Trevor Lawrence

10:42 • 17min

Comparisons between Lawrence and Goff, Team Outcomes, and Coaching Dynamics

27:16 • 2min

Navigating NFL Player Contracts

29:25 • 5min

Navigating Player Contracts and Team Decisions in the NFL

34:02 • 15min

NFL Contract Extensions, Franchise Tags, and Quarterback Situations

49:00 • 8min

Navigating Toxic Online Sports Discourse

56:42 • 2min

Nostalgia, Football Chatter, and Podcast Updates

58:48 • 3min

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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