

The Adam Schefter Podcast
ESPN, Adam Schefter
Adam Schefter talks with the biggest names in and around football, taking you inside what makes them tick and how they got to where they are.
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Aug 25, 2025 • 59min
Terry McLaurin's new deal with the Commanders đź’° + Jerry Jones' Waterloo
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show talk about the impact of Terry McLauin's contract extension with the Commanders, the latest on the hold ins of Micah Parsons and Trey Hendrickson, the Vikings' QB situation, the implications of Daniel Jones winning the QB job with the Colts, and the status of Joe Mixon. Plus, Evan Silva and Adam Levitan of Establish the Run stop by to provide some fantasy football insight before the season.
0:00 Welcome
2:01 McLaurin's new deal in DC
4:53 Latest on Parsons and Hendrickson
10:38 Vikings' QB room
12:56 Daniel Jones is QB1 for the Colts
16:34 What is the status of Joe Mixon?
22:54 Fantasy football advice from Adam Levitan and Evan Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 2025 • 1h 7min
Cowboys and Parsons headed for a DIVORCE + Sneaky Trade Season
Adam and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show discuss the NFL's sneaky trade season, the hold ins of Terry McLaurin, Trey Hendrickson, and Micah Parsons, the growth of Caleb Williams, Joe Flacco being named the starter in Cleveland, reasons for optimism for the Jets and Giants, as well as why rookie running backs will be huge contributors this season. Plus, John Hansen of Fantasy Points drops by to highlight some players to target in your fantasy drafts.
0:00 Welcome
2:02 NFL's sneaky trade season
7:09 Hold in updates, including why Cowboys and Parsons are headed for a divorce
12:00 The growth of Caleb Williams
15:53 Joe Flacco named the starter in Cleveland
20:43 Reasons for hope in New York
25:46 Rookie RBs will be big factors this season
30:08 John Hansen of Fantasy Points joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 2025 • 39min
Fantasy Football with Field Yates: Sleepers, Stay Aways, and Positional Approaches
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show are joined by ESPN's Field Yates to help get ready for fantasy drafts. They go through each position and offer players they like, players to stay away from, as well as some sleepers to target.
0:00 Welcome
1:37 Wide Receivers
6:06 Running Backs
16:05 Quarterbacks
20:03 Tight Ends
23:41 Players to shy away from
27:08 Sleepers to target
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Aug 5, 2025 • 37min
Cowboys-Parsons Relationship Needs a Reset + Concern for Stafford?
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the fallout from Micah Parsons' trade request, the running back extension market, whether or not we should worry about Matthew Stafford's injury, how many quarterbacks the Browns may carry on their 53-man roster, the return of Teddy Bridgewater, and the first full week of preseason games.
0:00 Welcome
2:35 Latest on Micah Parsons' hold in
8:19 Potential new deals for running backs
13:36 Should we be worried about Stafford?
16:28 The Browns may carry 4 QBs on their 53-man roster
21:03 Teddy Bridgewater expected to sign with the Bucs
25:10 First full week of preseason games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2025 • 39min
Micah Parsons Contract Negotiations Have Gone Sideways
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss how the Cowboys and Micah Parsons are "nowhere near a deal" at this point, why Trey Hendrickson and Terry McLaurin aren't close to new deals eithers, the bizarre Christian Wilkins situation, how the unrest at the NFLPA is affecting the players, the Browns QB battle has taken a turn, and the Hall of Fame Game this Thursday.
0:00 Welcome
4:09 There is no there there with Parsons and the Cowboys
8:03 Hendrickson and McLaurin aren't close to new deals
15:44 Christian Wilkins situation 20:47 Lack of leadership at NFLPA is hurting players
24:29 Browns QB battle has taken a turn
29:47 Hall of Fame game and inductions this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 2025 • 36min
NFL Training Camp News and Updates
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss all the news and updates around the NFL as training camps are officially open.
3:01: Training Camps are officially open. What can we expect?
6:32: Update on the Cowboys and Micah Parsons
10:03: Where in the world is Trey Hendrickson?
17:31: What do we know about Cam Ward?
21:37: Breaking down the rookie QB situation in Cleveland
25:26: The Jets have made all the right moves…
28:48: BREAKING NEWS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 2025 • 31min
We. Are. Back. Training Camps + Contract Disputes
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee discuss the contract disputes by 30 of the 32 second round picks, the arrest of Browns' RB Quinshon Judkins, veterans looking for new deals, the wild tale of Schefty reporting the Steelers' trades while he was at Oakmont, the Jets extending Garrett Wilson, and a 1st round riser in fantasy.
0:00 Welcome
3:58 Rookie Contract Disputes
6:47 Quinshon Judkins arrested
10:12 Veterans looking for new deals
14:25 Schefty's wild tale of reporting Steelers' moves while at Oakmont
20:04 Jets extend Garrett Wilson
23:13 Positive signs for a 1st round riser in fantasy football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2025 • 51min
Patriots Owner Robert Kraft and Rodgers' Last Dance
Adam and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk discuss Aaron Rodgers likely playing his final season, the Browns' QB competition, the Eagles' quest to repeat...in the NFC East, a slew of injury concerns among QBs in the AFC South, the pressure on Vikings' QB JJ McCarthy, and the return of two legendary coaches. Plus, Patriots' owner Robert Kraft on why he's optimistic this season after what he calls the worst two years of his ownership.
0:00 Welcome
2:31 Rodgers' last dance
6:03 Browns' QB competition
10:11 Eagles' eyeing elusive back-to-back NFC East titles
13:33 Injury concerns among AFC South quarterbacks
14:58 Pressure on JJ McCarthy
17:22 Return of Pete Carroll and Mike Vrabel
20:30 Patriots' owner Robert Kraft
34:04 Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 12, 2025 • 60min
Father's Day Special: Jack Harbaugh
Adam's conversation with Jack Harbaugh, who tells great stories about John and Jim growing up in the same room, when he knew they each had what it took to become great coaches, what it was like to watch his sons face off in Super Bowl XLVII, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 2025 • 34min
BIG time contract negotiations + Aaron Rodgers Fallout
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the current contract negotiation situations with TJ Watt and Trey Hendrickson. After that, Aaron Rodgers is officially in Pittsburgh but what is the league-wide fallout? Then, the AFC South has a slew of QB shoulder issues, Jaire Alexander was released, Nick Chubb is in Houston, and it’s Father’s Day this week!!
0:00 Welcome
1:28 - Big Time Contract Negotiations
8:06 - Aaron Rodgers is officially a Steeler
12:48 - What is the Rodgers fallout league-wide?
16:56 - The AFC South has a bunch of QB shoulder issues
20:10 - What caused Jaire Alexander to get released?
23:29 - How do we like Nick Chubb in Houston?
26:37 - Father’s Day special episode teaser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices