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Heed the Call with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

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Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 7min

Rule Changes!! And Team Win Totals High-Stakes Competition

Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by James Palmer to catch up on the latest NFL news and rumors coming out of Palm Beach, Florida, as well as guess team win totals for the 2025 season! We start with the NFL's Christmas Games news before getting into the results of the rule voting: the Tush Push conversation has been tabled for future discussion (15:23), the league will begin using Sony’s Hawk-Eye technology next season to electronically measure first downs (23:22), and more. After that, Dan and Marc compete to see who can more accurately guess team win totals for the 2025 season with EXTREMELY high stakes (38:14).0:00 Three Christmas Day Games9:29 NFL News15:23 Tush Push Vote Tabled23:22 Other Rule Changes38:14 Guessing Team Win Totals1:03:42 Wrap Up---------Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 1, 2025 • 59min

Hot Topics from NFL Owners Meetings

Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on the latest NFL news and rumors coming out of Palm Beach, Florida, for the annual NFL Owners Meetings! We start with the traditional head coaches group photo before spinning into the news: the NFL will discuss the possibility of moving to an 18-game schedule (10:52) and the Tush Push is among the biggest hot-button issues up for change (18:40). Elsewhere, the Browns and Steelers coaches expressed excitement over their current quarterback situations (31:06), Mike Tomlin spoke on the possibility of signing QB Aaron Rodgers (37:08), Aaron Glenn commented on the idea of "winning the offseason" (40:12), 49ers QB Brock Purdy explained why the team struggled last season (43:08), the Colts will have a QB competition throughout the offseason (46:44), and we have news on the Baltimore Ravens (48:45).0:00 NFL Owners Meetings10:52 18-Game Schedule Coming?18:40 Tush Push31:06 Browns and Steelers starting QBs37:08 Mike Tomlin on Aaron Rodgers40:12 Aaron Glenn on winning the offseason43:08 49ers updates on Brock Purdy extension46:44 Daniel Jones vs Anthony Richardson QB Competition48:45 Ravens News54:15 Wrap Up---------Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 27, 2025 • 1h 14min

Russell Wilson to Giants, Pre-Draft Power Rankings & Listener Voicemails!

Dan Hanzus, Conor Orr, Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar are back to catch up on the latest NFL news, share their pre-NFL Draft Power Rankings, and answer some listener voicemails! We start with the big news that the Giants have added another veteran quarterback, this time Russell Wilson (7:13) before hitting the Patriots signing WR Stefon Diggs (18:27). Then, we share the Official Pre-2025 NFL Draft Power Rankings of Record (23:03) and talk through a handful of teams, including the Falcons, Jaguars, Raiders, and others. Finally, we wrap up the show with the debut of a new segment: Listener Voicemails! (48:28)0:00 Welcome2:58 Where’s Marc?5:44 NFL News7:13 Giants sign QB Russell Wilson18:27 Patriots sign WR Stefon Diggs21:46 Opening Day23:03 Pre-Draft Power Rankings26:21 Falcons28:13 Texans30:13 Vikings31:22 Lions33:31 Jaguars35:55 Patriots40:41 Colts42:27 Raiders48:28 HTC Listener Voicemails1:10:50 Wrap Up---------Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 4min

Mock Madness + NFL Rumblings (with Albert Breer)

Dan Hanzus and Conor Orr are back to tour the mock draft world and catch up on the latest NFL news! We start by comparing mock drafts from the top analysts. Is Miami QB Cam Ward a lock to go number one, and will Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders slip out of the top ten? (2:06) Then we hit some NFL news: the Giants have signed QB Jameis Winston (13:03), Eagles DE Brandon Graham announced his retirement and the Saints brought back WR Brandin Cooks (19:21). After that, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer joins the show to share the latest rumblings on Kirk Cousins (29:23), Aaron Rodgers (33:06), Travis Hunter's role in the NFL (38:56), and why the Texans traded OT Laremy Tunsil (43:53). Finally, we check in on Dov Kleiman's tweets before we say goodbye (53:00).0:00 Intro2:06 Mock Madness13:03 Giants sign QB Jameis Winston19:21 Other NFL News27:33 Albert Breer joins29:23 Kirk Cousins Next Move33:06 Aaron Rodgers Met with Steelers38:56 Figuring Out Travis Hunter43:53 Texans Offensive Line Drama53:00 Doc Kleiman Check-In58:12 Wrap Up---------Try VIIA! https://viia.co/HTC and use code 'HTC' for 15% off!---------Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 2min

Proposed NFL Rule Changes (RULE CHANGE!) and More NFL News

Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on the latest NFL news! We start with a heated back-and-forth debate about whether or not the NFL should vote to pass the Packers' proposal to ban the 'tush push', then hit some other headlines (15:46): the Vikings are reportedly not interested in Aaron Rodgers (17:37), the Cowboys tried and failed to bring in Cooper Kupp (32:07), other rule change proposals (42:45), and the Browns are in talks with quarterback Carson Wentz (48:45). 0:00 Proposal to ban the Tush Push15:46 NFL Headlines17:37 Latest on Vikings & Aaron Rodgers29:10 Brunt32:07 Cooper Kupp & Cowboys42:56 Proposed Rule Changes47:09 March Madness48:45 Other NFL News59:02 Wrap Up---------Get $10 off BRUNT with code ‘HTC’ at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/HTC---------Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 5min

Bengals Sign Their Dudes + Where Things Stand After One Week of Free Agency

Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news, starting with the biggest contract extensions of the offseason. The Bengals sign wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to record-setting extensions (7:38), and the Texans have extended cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., also at a record-setting number (16:01). Then, Andrew Siciliano joins the show to explain how Aaron Rodgers is controlling the offseason (27:37) and what the Browns have planned for the quarterback position (36:14). Finally, we go around discussing the state of NFL teams after one week of Free Agency (45:02), hitting on the Cowboys, Texans, Vikings, and 49ers, among others.0:00 Welcome5:20 NFL News7:38 Bengals sign Chase & Higgins16:01 Derek Stingley Jr. signs extension23:43 First Dates presented by Mando26:32 Andrew Siciliano Joins27:37 Aaron Rodgers Controls the Offseason36:14 Browns Quarterback Plans45:02 Where do teams stand after one week of Free Agency?1:02:23 Wrap Up---------Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code 'HTC' at http://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod---------Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 12min

Free Agency (Something) Day 4 LIVE: Aaron Rodgers Watch (UGH) + MORE!

Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back for Day 4 of Free Agency to catch up on the most recent news and rumors! We'll cover the latest with QB Kirk Cousins and the Falcons, DE Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals, Cooper Kupp's market, and the 49ers signing QB Mac Jones. Plus, a conversation with Arif Hasan about the Vikings' offseason and chances to sign QB Aaron Rodgers, and finally, Dave Dameshek joins the show to talk about Rodgers potentially landing in Pittsburgh!0:00 NFL Free Agency Day 41:21 Aaron Rodgers Watch4:57 Russell Wilson Watch6:04 Kirk Cousins Updates12:57 Trey Hendrickson16:20 Cooper Kupp18:34 Arif Hasan on the Vikings36:29 Mac Jones to 49ers and other news41:14 Steelers Talk42:53 Dave Dameshek joins1:04:15 Wrap Up---------Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 5min

Free Agency (Something) Day 3 LIVE: Cooper Kupp Released, Joey Bosa to Bills + MORE!

Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar LIVE for Day 3 of the NFL's Free Agency period and the official start of the new league year! We're here to react to all the breaking news and catch up on moves that have already happened, like the Rams releasing Cooper Kupp and Joey Bosa to the Bills.0:00 NFL Free Agency Day 38:08 Cooper Kupp released by Rams11:24 Developing News: Russell Wilson to visit Browns17:45 Joey Bosa signs with Bills20:20 Other Free Agency News24:15 Live Chat Questions26:27 Unsolicited Advice for the New England Patriots34:33 Unsolicited Advice for the San Francisco 49ers43:34 Unsolicited Advice for the New Orleans Saints48:04 Unsolicited Advice for the Las Vegas Raiders49:54 Breaking News: DeMarcus Lawrence signs with Seahawks53:34 Back to the Raiders56:43 8 o’clock Delight58:49 Wrap Up---------Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 11, 2025 • 48min

Free Agency (Something) Day 2 LIVE: Daniel Jones to Colts + MORE!

Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are back LIVE for Day 2 of the NFL's Free Agency Legal Tampering window. We're here to react to all the breaking news and catch up on moves that have already happened!0:00 NFL Free Agency: Day 27:55 Best Remaining FAs + QB Deals14:40 Colts Sign QB Daniel Jones18:04 Latest on Giants QB search, Rodgers & Wilson27:43 RB Najee Harris to Chargers29:57 Vikings Moves33:33 Giants Additions34:13 Eagles Departures35:46 8 o'clock Delight38:00 Final Thoughts on Day 2---------Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 11, 2025 • 1h

Free Agency (Something) Day 1 Recap: Darnold & Fields find new homes + MORE!

Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are back to recap a whirlwind of NFL Free Agency moves as the legal tampering period is officially here! We start with the biggest news of the day: QB Sam Darnold signing with the Seahawks (2:52), and then move to the other blockbuster deals. QB Justin Fields signs with the Jets (9:59), and the Commanders trade for OT Laremy Tunsil (15:59). We have an avalanche of other moves to cover as well, including the Patriots landing DT Milton Williams, the Cardinals signing DE Josh Sweat, the Commanders adding DT Javon Kinlaw, the Colts making a couple big signings in their secondary, LB Dre Greenlaw and S Talanoa Hufanga heading to the Broncos, and and SO MUCH MORE (25:36).0:00 NFL Free Agency Day 12:52 Sam Darnold to Seahawks9:59 Justin Fields to Jets15:59 Laremy Tunsil traded to Commanders25:36 Other Big Moves30:39 More Free Agency News---------This episode of Heed the Call is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HTC and get on your way to being your best self.---------Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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