Heed the Call with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

Offseason Storylines We’re Invested In

Feb 19, 2025

Conor Orr, an NFL writer and analyst, joins the conversation to dive into juicy offseason narratives. He examines the Bengals' free agency moves and Tee Higgins’ future. The talk shifts to the Jets’ surprising decision to move on from Aaron Rodgers and Travis Kelce's contemplation of retirement. We hear about Trevor Lawrence’s status and Tyreek Hill’s prospects in Miami. Orr, along with the hosts, shares his top offseason storyline, shedding light on the complexities and challenges facing various NFL teams.

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Conor Orr

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Quick takeaways

The NFL offseason is pivotal for teams as they make strategic roster evaluations and key player decisions following the Super Bowl.

The Cincinnati Bengals face a crucial dilemma in committing long-term to star players like Jamar Chase and Tee Higgins versus maintaining a balanced roster.

Aaron Rodgers' departure from the Jets leaves significant financial burdens and raises concerns about the franchise's future stability at quarterback.

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Podcast Introduction and Banter

The episode opens with the hosts, Dan Hanzes and Mark Sessler, humorously discussing their breaks and how they're back to work for the podcast. Mark shares a personal experience about dealing with an intense flu during the break, while Dan expresses excitement about returning to connect with the audience. They also mention some logistical issues they faced getting the episode started due to their producer's unexpected move to Texas. This light-hearted banter sets a relaxed tone for the discussion that follows.

Intro

2min

Post-Super Bowl Reflections and Offseason Strategies

27min

Navigating Green Flags and NFL Speculations

5min

Team Dynamics and NFL Strategies

16min

Navigating the Streaming Maze

4min

Legacy and Rankings of SNL Icons

2min

Nostalgia and Awkward Encounters

7min

The Struggles of NYC Football: Giants and Jets in Turmoil

23min

Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news and cover the NFL offseason storylines we're most invested in. We start with a serious conversation with the show's producer (2:11) before welcoming in Conor Orr (7:22). Then, we hit all the NFL news we missed during the break (9:04), including the Bengals free agency outlook with Tee Higgins and others (11:51), the Jets moving on from Aaron Rodgers (16:45), Travis Kelce mulling retirement (22:14), the Pittsburgh-Trevor Lawrence rumors (30:43), Tyreek Hill's future in Miami (32:29), the Saints officially hiring Kellen Moore as head coach (36:04), the latest with Justin Tucker (40:41), and wrap up news with some 8 o'clock delight (47:18). After the break, Marc and Dan tell a fun story about the plane ride back from New Orleans (55:52), and then we dive into the storylines we're most invested in over the offseason, with Dan (1:01:03), Marc (1:09:22) and Conor (1:15:58) sharing one each.

0:00 Welcome Back

2:11 Intervention

7:22 Conor Orr Joins

9:04 NFL News

11:51 Bengals free agency & Tee Higgins

16:45 Aaron Rodgers

22:14 Travis Kelce

28:50 Break

30:43 Trevor Lawrence

32:29 Tyreek Hill

36:04 Kellen Moore

40:41 Justin Tucker

47:18 Other news

55:52 Plane Ride Story

1:01:03 Dan’s invested in…

1:09:22 Marc’s invested in…

1:15:58 Conor’s invested in…

1:23:21 Wrap Up

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