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How likely is it that Shedeur Sanders will start Week 1? Or at all? Minicamps are underway and the Inside Coverage crew is breaking down all of the biggest storylines. Starting with the four-way QB battle between Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett. Yahoo Sports NFL writer Jori Epstein joins Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab from Cleveland to discuss her biggest takeaways from her day with the Browns. Later, they speed through a roundup of minicamp storylines from around the league, including Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart's contract disputes with the Cincinnati Bengals. They finish things up with another round of Rise, Repeat or Retreat. This time they're previewing the NFC North!(1:30) - Jori’s takeaways from Browns minicamp(21:45) - Most concerning minicamp holdouts(35:00) - Top minicamp storylines(43:35) - Rise, Repeat or Retreat? NFC North 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald to break down their top 10 quarterbacks heading into the 2025 NFL season. The crew break down their picks from #10 to #1, with analysis on rising stars like C.J. Stroud and Jordan Love, polarizing figures like Brock Purdy and Jalen Hurts and perennial elites like Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, and Patrick Mahomes.Later, Nate is joined by new Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold as Sam breaks down a few of his highlight (and lowlight) plays, discusses joining Klint Kubiak and the Seahawks offense and much more.(3:15) - QBs 10-8(22:20) - QBs 7 & 6(39:15) - QBs 5 & 4(49:30) - Top 3 QBs(58:20) - Sam Darnold joins the show 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Breaking news: Aaron Rodgers plans to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab of Yahoo Sports hop on an emergency edition on Inside Coverage to break down all the implications of the veteran QB's signing. What does this mean for his legacy? And will Mike Tomlin land on the hot seat if things go off the rails? We're doing our best to answer all of this and more on a very special episode! 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Could Mike Tomlin be on the hot seat this time next year? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald share their opinions on who is headed into a make-or-break season in 2025. But first, they chat about the trades they most want to see before the end of the offseason. You don't want to miss this episode!(5:05) - Trade we want to see: Trey Hendrickson to LAC(9:55) - Trade we want to see: Kirk Cousins to PIT(16:40) - Trade we want to see: Jalen Ramsey to DAL(21:50) - Make or break seasons 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab talk about the surprising news of Frank Ragnow retiring at the age of 29, thus leaving the Detroit Lions with two holes on their offensive line after Kevin Zeitler’s departure this offseason. With an already competitive NFC North, the guys wonder if the championship window for the Lions is already starting to close after missing out on a title last year.Later on this episode of Inside Coverage, Fitz and Frank get into the trade rumor surrounding Jonnu Smith and the Pittsburgh Steelers and if Trey Hendrickson is really going to hold out with the Cincinnati Bengals in hopes of securing one last massive pay day.Next, the guys get into who could be a good sleeper pick for the offensive rookie of the year, make a few predictions on team win totals that seem out of whack and take a look at who’s improved, stayed the same and gotten worse in the AFC North.(2:00) - Lions in trouble without Frank Ragnow?(14:25) - Steelers inquiring about TE Jonnu Smith(21:05) - Would Trey Hendrickson really hold out?(26:25) - OROY favorite picks(33:10) - NFL win totals that are out of whack(51:25) - Rise, Repeat or Retreat? AFC North Subscribe to the Inside Coverage on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Could Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense get back to their 2018 selves this season? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald make their predictions for 2025. Which schemes will trend upwards? Which teams will have bounceback seasons? And which players are poised to break out? The Football 301 crew peeks into the future to answer all of these questions and dips into the mailbag to close out the show!(3:10) - Condensed formations are back(10:10) - Panthers defense breakout season?(15:50) - Tight ends are important again!(26:00) - Ricky Pearsall breakout season(31:00) - Dolphins offensive line decline(35:00) - Busy backfields(38:10) - Rams pass rush(43:50) - Chiefs offensive expansion(52:50) - Under center passing returns!(1:01:20) - Lightning round(1:09:50) - Mailbag: How to build an OL(1:16:00) - Mailbag: Does Zac Taylor get enough credit? 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

How soon could we see Aaron Rodgers in a Pittsburgh Steelers uniform? Jason Fitz, Frank Schwab and Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports kick the show off with news about two veteran quarterbacks. First, they break down the implications of Rodgers' recent hints that he could be donning the black and yellow soon. Then, they switch gears and discuss Kirk Cousins skipping the Atlanta Falcons' voluntary OTAs. Will we ever see him play football again? Later in the show, they debate when we will see this rookie QB class start, including Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders for the Cleveland Browns. They finish the show up with another edition of Rise, Repeat or Retreat - this time we're previewing the AFC South!(2:00) - How long will Steelers wait for Aaron Rodgers?(20:10) - Kirk Cousins absent for Falcons OTAs(30:50) - When will Cam Ward start in Tennessee?(38:00) - When will Jaxson Dart start in New York?(44:20) - When will Tyler Shough start in New Orleans?(47:30) - When could Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders take over in Cleveland?(52:55) - Rise, Repeat or Retreat? AFC South 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

What are the expectations for the second-year quarterbacks in the NFL? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald set their optimism scales for year two of the 2024 first-round quarterback draft class. Where do Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy and Bo Nix stand, and what should we expect to see this season?Plus, the news is out that the NFL is allowing players to compete in flag football in the LA28 Olympic Games, but who would make the best team? The guys pick their Top 5 players to be on the Dream Team of flag football. Don't miss out on today's Football 301!(3:35) Caleb Williams(19:52) Jayden Daniels(30:59) Drake Maye(45:24) Michael Penix Jr.(1:00:01) J.J. McCarthy(1:08:57) Bo Nix(1:19:05) Building our Olympic flag football dream teams 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Could Brock Purdy’s contract extension keep the San Francisco 49ers from winning a Super Bowl? Jason Fitz, Frank Schwab and Charles Robinson kick off the show with a heated debate about Purdy's new deal and what it means for the team's championship aspirations. They move from one QB to another and break down ESPN writer Seth Wickersham's report about Caleb Williams tumultuous rookie season with the Chicago Bears. Then, the guys switch gears to discuss the upcoming Olympic flag football vote at the NFL Owners' Meetings and how it could expand the league's reach. The show finishes up with an NFC South preview - are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a Super Bowl contender? Buckle up for another Testy Tuesday!(1:10) - Did 49ers make a mistake paying Brock Purdy?(20:10) - Caleb Williams tried to avoid being drafted by the Bears(32:30) - Should NFL players play flag football in the Olympics?(47:45) - Rise, Repeat or Retreat? NFC South 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald ask the biggest questions on their mind for the NFL teams with new starting quarterbacks. But first, they give their hot takes on the 2025 NFL schedule release and share their thoughts on Derek Carr's retirement and his potential successor, Tyler Shough. They move on to discuss the QBs they expect to start for new teams, including Sam Darnold, Justin Fields and J.J. McCarthy. Then, they take a look at some teams that still have questions about their starting QBs, including the Cleveland Browns and their stable of maybes like Shedeur Sanders. You don't want to miss another fun episode of Football 301!(2:51) NFL schedule release hot takes(8:02) Derek Carr retires, what are our expectations for Tyler Shough?(17:23) New starting QBs in new places(1:02:00) Teams with QB questions 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network