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Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 5min
Does Dalvin Cook change the Jets? Training camp takeaways
Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein recap the whirlwind of news around the NFL, including the New York Jets signing Dalvin Cook, Jonathan Taylor returning to camp, the Dallas Cowboys paying Zack Martin and the New England Patriots signing Ezekiel Elliott. Later, the duo give their biggest takeaways from the latest training camps they've visited, including the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys.1:50 - The Jets signed Dalvin Cook, who is the cherry on top for a roster that looks ready to compete for a Super Bowl. The Jets are officially all in, and it's hard not to project them as legitimate contenders barring some concerns along the offensive line.12:50 - Cowboys All-Pro guard Zack Martin gets paid, as he gets an $8M raise for the next two seasons. Martin is the kind of player who is a no-brainer to pay, but Dallas has a few big extensions coming up they'll have to plan for in guys like Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb.20:50 - The Patriots signed Ezekiel Elliott, who will complement Rhamondre Stevenson in a backfield that needed a short-yardage guy.24:25 - Jonathan Taylor returned to camp Monday, but there's no reason to think the tension between Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts is anywhere near resolved. Charles thinks the Colts would be right to pay Taylor, especially if they see Taylor and Richardson form a connection once the season starts. The running back market continues to be a hot topic of debate around the NFL.39:30 - Jori visited Cowboys camp and is most excited to see their wide receivers take a big step forward. Dak and his receivers have made their chemistry a huge point of emphasis, and they added speedy veteran Brandin Cooks.46:20 - Charles visited Steelers camp, and he thinks the connection between QB Kenny Pickett and his wide receivers (including Allen Robinson and George Pickens) has taken a jump. The AFC North will be a bloodbath this season.52:50 - Building off the focus on QB and WR connections, Jori saw improvements in the game of both Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown. Brown appears to have gotten faster, while Hurts has put work into his passing and hopes to build off of a lethal 2022 campaign.59:10 - Charles rounds out the podcast by giving his takeaway from Titans camp: this roster is being underrated. The defense is full of stars, while the offense seems to have added some exciting new pieces. If Ryan Tannehill can stay healthy, this team could compete in the AFC South.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez PaylorCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 9min
What we learned from NFL training camp, Hard Knocks recap
Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson and Charles McDonald start by reacting to the latest news around the NFL, including their thoughts on the first episode of Hard Knocks, some concerning comments surrounding Joe Burrow's injury and the situation with Jonathan Taylor and Kareem Hunt in Indianapolis. Later, they give some takeaways from training camps they've visited over the last week, including the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals.2:10 - The duo give their thoughts on the first episode of Hard Knocks featuring the New York Jets. While Robinson enjoyed the energy and thought it was full of intriguing characters, McDonald thought it was too favorable towards Aaron Rodgers and clearly whitewashed by the team. Both agree it lacked real investigative journalism, but Robinson points out that you shouldn't expect that from a show like Hard Knocks anymore.17:50 - Could Joe Burrow miss the first month of the season? WR Ja'Marr Chase made some comments that hint Burrow could miss regular season time. Robinson says if he were a Cincinnati Bengals fan, he'd be concerned that Burrow's calf injury could be more serious than the team is letting on.24:15 - RB Kareem Hunt was brought in for a workout with the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts, who are both looking for backfield help after Alvin Kamara's three-game suspension and Jonathan Taylor's extended hold out, respectively. Robinson and McDonald both agree the best path forward for the Colts is to extend Taylor, who is the type of running back worth paying.41:10 - Charles Robinson was at 49ers camp and thinks the quarterback race has been decided already. Sam Darnold and Trey Lance struggled mightily, and Brock Purdy appears to be the guy heading into this season. The team hopes he can repeat the magic from his 2022 campaign.48:40 - Charles McDonald visited Ravens camp, and he is curious to see how this new-look offense will take shape. Will they ask QB Lamar Jackson to run as much as he has been in previous years, or will they allow him to command a more modern pass-heavy offense? Lamar looks like he's put on muscle and should have one of his best seasons ever if he can stay healthy.55:20 - Robinson's main takeaway from Broncos training camp: decisiveness. Head coach Sean Payton clearly knows how he wants the team to be run, and it's immediately clear that he's establishing his culture already. There are a few injuries to be concerned about for Broncos fans, but the defense looks to be good once again while the offense hopes to bounce back with QB Russell Wilson in great shape.1:01:30 - Robinson was at Cardinals training camp, and he was impressed by new head coach Jonathan Gannon's energy, and even said Gannon reminded him of when Mike Tomlin first took over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cardinals are going to build around their defense and try to fix a culture that had been lacking over the past few years. He also thinks Gannon will put his weight behind QB Kyler Murray and won't look to move on in next year's draft without cause.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez PaylorCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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Aug 2, 2023 • 59min
Answering big questions around NFL training camp
Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein react to the latest news out of NFL training camp, including the contentious situation between the Indianapolis Colts and Jonathan Taylor, Joe Burrow's calf injury and the Denver Broncos WR injuries. Later, the duo attempt to answer some of the biggest questions to come out of the training camps they visited, including the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders.3:55 - Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor has requested a trade, and tempers have boiled over after owner Jim Irsay made some odd comments about the situation. Both hosts agree it's very possible Taylor never plays another snap for the Colts, but Jori has trouble seeing how the Colts get much return in a trade given the availability of other cheaper running backs already in free agency. Irsay has made the situation harder to deal with for the Colts front office, and it appears one camp will need to make major concessions in order to get this resolved.12:35 - Should Joe Burrow step on the field again before his contract has been signed given his calf injury? Jori talked to agents and front office executives, the majority of which believed it would be in Burrow's best interest to "hold in" until he becomes the NFL's next highest-paid player. The injury likely won't affect the dollar amount of the contract, but it has shifted the tone of the negotiations and added urgency to the situation.20:25 - The Broncos had some unfortunate injury luck in their wide receiver room, as Tim Patrick is out for the season with a heartbreaking achilles injury. KJ Hamler will also miss time dealing with a minor heart condition. On the bright side, Charles points out this opens up opportunities for players like second-round pick Marvin Mims, who head coach Sean Payton is reportedly excited about.27:20 - Have the Seahawks made up enough ground on the San Francisco 49ers to challenge for the NFC West title? Jori was at Seahawks camp and believes there is enough talent to give the 49ers a run for their money. Jori is most excited about the lethal WR trio in DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba, while Charles is rooting for a return to a dominant running style with RBs Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet.32:35 - How far can the Rams go this season with such a top-heavy roster? Charles thinks the best case for this roster is about nine wins, even with Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp and Sean McVay. While at camp, Charles said you can tell the team hasn't had a first-round pick since 2016.45:35 - Is Bears QB Justin Fields ready to take the year three Josh Allen leap? Jori said reports were all positive coming out of Bears camp so far, but it's important to not set the bar too high with Fields. The style of offense the Bears are running won't require Fields to be an air raid quarterback, and fans shouldn't be expecting that from him. If Fields does improve upon last year, the Bears will be set up well to be serious competitors in the NFC.51:15 - Should the Raiders keep WR Davante Adams on the roster? Only one season removed from the Raiders acquiring the star receiver from the Green Bay Packers, the team already looks to be in a different competitive phase. While they aren't tanking, it doesn't appear the Raiders will be ready to contend for a Super Bowl this season. Charles believes Vegas will need about three years before they are seriously competitive again. Is it smart to keep an expensive 30-year old wideout throughout that period? It will be interesting to see how the Raiders handle this dilemma.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez PaylorCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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Jul 26, 2023 • 1h 1min
What does the Justin Herbert contract mean for Joe Burrow's future?
On Tuesday afternoon, Justin Herbert became the highest paid QB in the league...for now. Despite signing the league's richest QB deal, after Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson did the same earlier this offseason, all eyes now shift to Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow, who was selected five picks ahead of Herbert and has won considerably more playoff games in their short careers.Charles Robinson is joined by Charles McDonald and Jori Epstein to talk about what Justin Herbert's deal means for both the Los Angeles Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals. With QB money going up and up, who will be the first franchise QB to not command upwards of $40 million (or $50 million) per year?Next, they chat about New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley receiving some paltry incentives added onto his one-year deal, and how the potential $900k Barkley could receive will be very hard to earn and does nothing to change how running backs are paid in the league.Later, Jori talks about what she learned visiting Cleveland Browns camp this week & Robinson reports from Dallas Cowboys camp, where there are high expectations for success in an easy-to-win NFC landscape.3:15 - Justin Herbert's extension & Joe Burrow's impending deal26:30 - Saquon Barkley's underwhelming contract win40:10 - All eyes on Deshaun Watson at Cleveland Browns camp48:50 - It's win-now mode at Dallas Cowboys campStay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL.Follow Charles @CharlesRobinsonPlease support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez PaylorCheck out all the episodes of You Pod to Win the Game and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 8min
All 25-and-under team, future of the RB position, Commanders sale
Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson and Charles McDonald discuss the finalized sale of the Washington Commanders and Dan Snyder's legacy, the discourse around the league over the value of the running back position, Evan Engram's new contract and Dak Prescott before drafting the best team they can with only players aged 25 and under.00:35 - The sale of the Washington Commanders is expected to be finalized today. Robinson and McDonald give their lasting memories of now former owner Dan Snyder's legacy in Washington, including some big free agency misses, a decaying stadium and more. Both believe brighter days are ahead for Commanders fans.9:25 - The running back pay scale is reaching its tipping point as players are now publicly speaking out about the unfair nature of the running back market. Robinson puts forth a potential solution: getting rid of the franchise tag. He thinks the NFLPA should be all in on removing the franchise tag in the next CBA, as it will force teams to pay RBs before they run out of tread on the tires after 5-6 years. It'll be interesting to see how long Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs hold out of training camp.20:45 - The Jacksonville Jaguars signed TE Evan Engram to a contract extension. Engram was a key part of their offense last year, but neither host thought this deal would get done before the deadline last Monday. Engram looks to be one of Trevor Lawrence's favorite weapons this year as the Jaguars hope to take advantage of a weak AFC South.25:40 - Buy or sell: Dak Prescott will throw less than ten interceptions this year. Dak said earlier this week he hopes to throw under ten this season after throwing a career-high 15 in 2022. Although Dak is set up well for a bounce-back year in Dallas, this whole conversation ties into Dak's upcoming contract negotiations and whether or not he's earned another big payday.33:55 - All-25 and under team offense! The Charleses debate between Trevor Lawrence and Justin Herbert at quarterback before selecting Bijan Robinson, Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, Garrett Wilson and Kyle Pitts for the skill positions. Andrew Thomas, Tristan Wirfs, Trey Smith, Tyler Smith and Creed Humphrey make up the offensive line.55:35 - All-25 and under team defense: on the defensive line, the duo select Nick Bosa, Quinnen Williams, Jeffery Simmons and Micah Parsons. At linebacker, they select Jordyn Brooks and Patrick Queen. In the secondary they put Patrick Surtain II, Sauce Gardner and Tariq Woolen at cornerback and Kyle Hamilton and Antoine Winfield Jr. at safety.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez PaylorCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 10min
Thursday news roundup: Quinnen Williams, Saquon Barkley, Kyler Murray, HOF debates
Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson and Charles McDonald recap the biggest news of the week, including Quinnen Williams' brand new extension, the New York Jets on Hard Knocks, Saquon Barkley's impending holdout and Kyler Murray's latest comments. Later, the duo debate over whether or not Andrew Luck, Cam Newton and Michael Vick deserve spots in the Hall of Fame and discuss the latest drama surrounding the leaked Jon Gruden emails.2:25 - Quinnen Williams and the New York Jets have reached an agreement on a new four-year extension. While Aaron Rodgers is the most important Jets player right now, Williams could end up being a cornerstone for the Jets franchise for years to come. Robinson says league sources believe he could be the best DT in the NFL a few years down the road.7:20 - The drama around the contract situation with Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants continues, as the deadline to sign franchise tagged players to an extension is Monday. Robinson expects that Saquon will sit out of at least some of Giants training camp to show his displeasure with the situation. It also seems unlikely that any of the other tagged players yet to receive extensions (Evan Engram, Tony Pollard and Josh Jacobs) will get one by Monday.18:00 - The Jets have been selected to be on this year's edition of Hard Knocks. Robinson is most excited to see the dynamic between quarterbacks Zach Wilson and Aaron Rodgers, and how willing Rodgers is to coach Wilson up. McDonald is most interested in how palpable the tension will be around the building as the Jets enter a Super-Bowl-or-bust season. In other media news, Netflix released a new series following Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota throughout the 2022 season, and Robinson gives his takeaways from the first episode.34:10 - Kyler Murray made comments earlier this week that if things don't go well in Arizona, "we all have to look in the mirror." Both hosts agree that Murray has routinely shown a lack of ability to take personal accountability publicly, and morale appears to be at an all-time low in Arizona. Is it possible the Arizona Cardinals try to replace Murray next year if they get an early draft pick? Robinson and McDonald agree it's very much in play.44:15 - Is Andrew Luck a Hall of Famer? The hosts discuss how the bar to enter the Hall of Fame has lowered over time, and whether or not Luck could qualify despite his short career. They extend the question to other fringe HOF QBs like Cam Newton and Michael Vick. Overall, Robinson believes none of the three will get in, but it's an interesting debate.56:05 - Robinson and McDonald put on their detective hats and attempt to determine who leaked the Jon Gruden emails as Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the NFL begins to ramp up. The prime suspects are Roger Goodell himself, former Washington owner Dan Snyder (to take attention off the negative news around his team), or former NFLPA president DeMaurice Smith. Robinson wonders if, in fact, all of them were involved the leak in one way or another and believes this story is only just starting, as sources close to Gruden say that he is on a warpath to take on the NFL.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez PaylorCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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Jul 5, 2023 • 1h 10min
2023 Fantasy Football Primer: top player, sleeper pick, top rookie and one to fade
Yahoo Sports' Frank Schwab and Andy Behrens discuss the future of the running back position before joining forces to get you ready for fantasy football season, giving their top player, sleeper pick, top rookie and potential fade at the QB, RB, TE and WR positions.1:05 - Frank and Andy kick things off by discussing the future of the running back position. Fewer and fewer long-term contracts are being handed out to even the top running backs in the game – are we seeing a permanent change in how the NFL plans to handle RBs? Although the situation is unfortunate, Frank thinks there's no real end in sight, and that teams will continue to rely on rookie contracts and franchise tags to avoid getting tied up long-term to a position with a high injury rate. Andy believes Las Vegas Raiders RB Josh Jacobs is right to demand a new contract while he has the leverage to do so coming off a big season.6:00 - Frank and Andy dive into their Fantasy Football Primer with the quarterback position. Both have Patrick Mahomes as their top QB, but they have a discussion around whether or not Lamar Jackson belongs in the conversation as well. Frank has Geno Smith as his sleeper pick and is fading Justin Herbert, while Andy opts for Sam Howell for his sleeper and fades Dak Prescott due to his low ceiling. Both agree that Indianapolis Colts rookie Anthony Richardson is the rookie to watch, as his sky-high rushing potential makes his floor higher than most would think.31:45 - Both hosts agree the top running back this year is Christian McCaffrey even despite the injury concerns, but he is still behind Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase in overall rankings. Frank likes Dameon Pierce and Samaje Perine, while Andy loves Nick Chubb and Elijah Mitchell as value picks. Frank fades Breece Hall, while Andy fades Alvin Kamara. Both are excited to see rookie Bijan Robinson hit the field for the Atlanta Falcons.46:35 - Tight ends: Is Travis Kelce still a first-round type of player? Andy thinks he still has a season or two left of dominance as the top fantasy TE. Both hosts are really excited about Detroit Lions rookie Sam LaPorta making an impact early. Frank is fading Mark Andrews this season.55:10 - Wide receivers: Justin Jefferson is top dog, but Ja'Marr Chase isn't far behind. Frank likes Rashod Bateman and rookie Carolina Panther Jonathan Mingo, while Andy likes Nico Collins in Houston and rookie Jordan Addison in Minnesota. Frank is fading Keenan Allen, while Andy fades Christian Watson.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez PaylorCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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Jun 29, 2023 • 59min
NFL team tiers & top 2023 bounce-back candidates
Jori Epstein and Charles McDonald recap the latest NFL news including the NFLPA's new executive director and the latest round of gambling suspensions before diving into Charles' latest article on the five players most likely to have bounce-back seasons in 2023. Later, the duo each organize all 32 NFL teams into tiers. Charles and Jori go tier-by-tier to break down the teams all in on winning the Super Bowl, the teams in full rebuild mode and everything in between. 1:40 - NFL News! The duo react to Lloyd Howell becoming the new executive director of the NFLPA and what it means for the league as well as the latest round of gambling suspensions for a few Indianapolis Colts and a Tennessee Titan. Charles believes this will be one of the last times we see a big wave of gambling suspensions as players start to realize the consequences.12:15 - Charles and Jori dive into Charles' latest article on the five players most likely to have big bounce-back seasons: Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts, Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford, Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris, Arizona Cardinals SAF Isaiah Simmons and Chicago Bears WR Chase Claypool.25:25 - NFL team tiers: Jori and Charles organize every NFL team into five tiers of contention, starting with Super Bowl or bust. Both have the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers in this tier, but Charles includes the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens with their talented roster and Jori includes the New York Jets with their addition of Aaron Rodgers and their short contention window.32:55 - Super Bowl sleepers: both hosts have the Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys in this tier, but Charles includes the Los Angeles Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars because he loves the potential of their quarterbacks.36:55 - Playoff hopefuls: both hosts include the Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers. Jori also included the Carolina Panthers because of their weak division, while Charles included the Cleveland Browns and the Atlanta Falcons.42:00 - Middle class: Both lists have the Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots here. Jori also included the Washington Commanders, as she thinks they have shown to be consistent and have solid talent on defense. Charles included the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders, as he thinks both teams have enough top-end talent to keep them out of the bottom tier.51:45 - Full rebuild: Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jori and Charles have a conversation about whether or not the Tennessee Titans also belong in this tier.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez PaylorCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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Jun 22, 2023 • 59min
Buying or selling NFL minicamp rumors
Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson, Jori Epstein and Charles McDonald discuss the latest news around New England Patriots CB Jack Jones before diving into whether or not head coach Bill Belichick will retire a Patriot as he attempts catch up to Don Shula's regular season wins record. Later, the trio react to some of the boldest quotes to come out of NFL minicamp as they decide whether or not they're buying what teams are selling.4:20 - Patriots CB Jack Jones is arrested for allegedly attempting to bring firearms on an airplane. This comes after Jones was suspended for the last two games of the 2022 season for reasons undisclosed by the team. Jones is a good player and will likely bounce back after this is resolved, but this is a highly unusual situation that makes the hosts wonder what he was thinking.10:20 - Will Bill Belichick retire as a Patriot? Belichick is 30 games behind legendary head coach Don Shula's regular season wins record. With where the Patriots are, that could take 4 or more seasons. If Belichick did decide to start over somewhere else after next season, Robinson thinks NFL owners would likely be highly interested in hiring Belichick on name recognition alone.19:50 - The hosts react to quotes from NFL minicamp, starting with Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker on QB Justin Fields' breakout potential. Could new acquisition D.J. Moore and a new offensive coordinator be the key to Fields taking a Josh Allen-like leap in year three? While no one is buying Fields becoming the best QB in the NFL, he certainly has a sky-high ceiling if the situation around him improves.26:15 - The New York Giants have sky-high expectations for new tight end Darren Waller, who looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2022 with the Las Vegas Raiders. McDonald points out that Waller is likely going to be used as even more of a pure receiving threat than he was in Vegas, which could lead to a career year if everything lines up right.35:20 - New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu says the addition of QB Derek Carr makes the Saints one of twelve teams that could "go the distance." New Orleans does have a pretty good defense, but there are way too many question marks on offense to be projecting this team as a contender, even in a weak NFC. However, the hosts agree that the Saints could absolutely make the playoffs given their competition in the NFC South.41:50 - New York Jets safety Jordan Whitehead said Aaron Rodgers is having a similar culture effect on the Jets that Tom Brady had one the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when he was there. While C Rob thinks Brady was much more locked in and focused on football when he joined the Buccaneers, Jori believes Rodgers is having a very similar effect in New York regardless of the distractions off the field.50:30 - John Harbaugh has high expectations for the Baltimore Ravens wide receivers this season, as he said they could end up being the best group in the NFL. While the group could easily end up being the best that QB Lamar Jackson has played with, none of the hosts think it has a real chance to be the best in the NFL given the various injury concerns.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez PaylorCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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Jun 15, 2023 • 1h 2min
Could the Saudis ever buy an NFL team? Plus Saquon Barkley, Dalvin Cook and the RB market
Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson, Charles McDonald and Jori Epstein analyze the latest news around the NFL as minicamps are underway, including the release of Dalvin Cook, Danielle Hunter and Chris Jones holding out, what might've happened with Stefon Diggs and the standoff between the New York Giants and Saquon Barkley. Later, Robinson dives into his latest piece on whether or not the Saudis could ever attempt to purchase an NFL team after what happened with the PGA.1:50 - Dalvin Cook has been released by the Minnesota Vikings. Charles McDonald thinks it's tough to find a landing spot for him, but the hosts name the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs as logical landing spots. No one expects Cook to get as much money as he's probably seeking on the open market. For the Vikings, this move calls into question whether or not they are entering a rebuilding phase.16:25 - Vikings EDGE Danielle Hunter and Chiefs DL Chris Jones are both holding out of minicamp seeking contract extensions. While Jones seems like a no-brainer for the Chiefs to get done, Hunter's could be more complicated depending on how close the Vikings see themselves to contending.21:45 - What happened with Stefon Diggs? The Bills star WR reportedly left practice early due to a non-contract related issue. It’s unusual and concerning that nobody can determine what the issue was.30:10 - Saquon Barkley is still dissatisfied with being franchise tagged and is looking for a long-term deal from the Giants before the July 17 deadline. Jori suggests the Giants offer a shorter deal that guarantees him similar money to two franchise tags as a way to bridge the gap.39:25 - Could the Saudis ever buy an NFL team? The trio discuss how the NFL should be preparing for a foreign offer on an NFL team given the recent situation with the PGA. If a sovereign wealth fund put an offer on a team that was up to double its market value, how would the owners respond? The hosts believe this is something the NFL owners will quietly try to prepare for in the coming years.Please support Terez Paylor's legacy:• Buy an All-Juice Team hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor
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