Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to react to more NFL training camp news from all around the league. We start with a voicemail received on the HTC Hotline before getting into the news: Justin Fields avoided serious injury but dislocated his toe during practice, the Honeybadger Tyrann Mathieu has retired, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor hinted at playing Joe Burrow more in the preseason than in past years, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa finally spoke about Tyreek Hill's comments, Liam Coen explained the plan for Travis Hunter in Jacksonville, and we have a new segment of Remember the Titans? Then, we take a deep dive into Russell Wilson, who was just named the Giants starting quarterback, with a Sports Illustrated piece penned by Conor. We close the show with a quick FAQs segment followed by another word from Quiet Storm Crisis Management. 0:00 Intro 1:53 Conor Orr Joins 5:47 Surprise Voicemail 7:18 NFL News & Mike Vrabel 12:23 Justin Fields Dislocates Toe 21:36 Tyann Mathieu Retired 26:46 Zac Taylor on Bengals Preseason 30:20 Tua Tagovailoa & Tyreek Hill 33:25 Travis Hunter flip-flopping on both sides of the ball 37:01 Quick Notes 40:37 Remember the Titans? 43:22 HTC Hotline 45:34 Russell Wilson Profile by Conor Orr 1:01:06 FAQs 1:05:58 Crisis Management Check-In 1:08:36 Wrap Up 1:09:08 HTC Hotline --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall⁠ Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the Heed the Call YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Heed the Call is here! Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on all the excitement and news as training camps are underway across the league. We start by covering the big contract extensions before transitioning to the contract stalemates involving Micah Parsons and Trey Hendrickson, among others. Then, we discuss the legal situations of Rashee Rice and Jordan Addison before moving to the Darren Waller trade. After that, the heroes react to President Donald Trump's threats aimed at the Washington Commanders' new stadium prospects, contact Quiet Storm Crisis Management, and finish with a little 8 o'clock delight. 0:00 Intro 5:31 News Drop 8:57 TJ Watt Extension 11:27 Jets Pay Garrett Wilson & Sauce Gardner 17:20 Chiefs pay Trey Smith and George Karlaftis 23:35 Micah Parsons Reports to Training Camp 26:47 Trey Hendrickson Absent from Training Camp 37:10 Shemar Stewart’s Hold Out Continues 40:03 Players with Legal Issues 47:37 Darren Waller Traded to Dolphins 53:32 Quiet Storm Crisis Management Check-In 58:56 8 O’Clock Delight 1:05:13 Wrap Up 1:06:19 Conor Orrlando --------- This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a diverse variety of expertise. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://www.BetterHelp.com/HTC   --------- Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code HEED at https://www.Ridge.com/HEED #Ridgepod --------- Download Cash App Today: ⁠https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/0l39z7gk⁠ #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, we may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Season One Finale of Heed the Call, Dan Hanzus & Conor Orr celebrate YOU the listener! First, we react to the blockbuster trade on Monday morning between the Dolphins and Steelers, sending CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh in exchange for S Minkah Fitzpatrick and a pick swap (6:17). Then, we open up the phone lines and respond to voicemails from Heedonists all over the world (23:27). 0:00 Intro 4:44 Dolphins-Steelers Massive Trade 23:27 HTC Hotline Voicemails 1:49:54 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join 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

Jourdan Rodrigue, an insightful NFL reporter and analyst, joins the conversation to discuss Aaron Rodgers' declaration that this might be his final NFL season. The discussion unpacks the intriguing allegations of collusion among team owners regarding guaranteed contracts, shedding light on player dynamics in the league. Rodrigue also shares her thoughts on the evolving quarterback landscape, touching on the implications for players like Kirk Cousins and the growing expectation of mobility in the position.

Bill Barnwell, an ESPN analyst and host known for his expertise on quarterback play, joins the conversation to dissect the Dalton Scale for the NFL. They evaluate current QBs like Aaron Rodgers and Tua Tagovailoa to find the new Prime Meridian of quarterback performance. The discussion dives into the complexities of evaluating players beyond their stats, examining the influence of coaching and team dynamics. With insights on evolving QB styles, they explore how durability and context can shape a player's legacy in the league.

Conor Orr, a frequent expert on NFL analysis, joins the discussion as teams wrap up minicamps. They dive into the Ravens' signing of cornerback Jaire Alexander, pondering if this is their year for a Super Bowl run. The team also reviews the toughest remaining free agents and updates from the Chiefs’ minicamp. They touch on Shedeur Sanders’ legal issues, check in on Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, and even contemplate if Aaron Rodgers is secretly married. Plus, the surprising salary raise for Cowboys cheerleaders is revealed!

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on all the latest news and happenings in the NFL. We start with a run-through of the teams holding Mandatory Minicamps this week (8:33) before diving into the news: the Bengals have resumed communication with star DE Trey Hendrickson (15:23), Brian Schottenheimer believes the Cowboys "are going to win" (23:43), the Colts held a press conference to introduce their new owners (30:48), we check in on some of our favorite quarterbacks (37:39), Antonio Brown has a warrant out for his arrest (42:37), we have another Trope Alert, this time involving the Kansas City Chiefs (47:47), we hit a few notable transactions (54:56), and finish up with another episode of Remember the Titans? (55:39) 0:00 Intro 2:38 Marc’s vacation 8:33 This week’s minicamps 10:11 Sean Payton 15:23 Bungles Den 23:43 Cowboys “are gonna win” 30:48 Colts new owners 37:39 Checking in on some QBs 42:37 Antonio Brown wanted 47:47 Chiefs Trope Alert 54:56 Notable transactions 55:39 Remember the Titans? 1:01:49 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join 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

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to run through the biggest stories out of minicamps. Aaron Rodgers spoke from Steelers minicamp (0:25), some superstar players did not report to camp (9:40), and the Bengals are mishandling contracts again (11:48). Then, we check in on the Dolphins from inside the fish tank (17:43) and head over to the Dawg Pound (33:43) before hearing from Stefon Diggs for the first time since the boating incident (47:55). Finally, we hit some other news items (51:03) and wrap up with a new installment of Remember the Titans? (54:04) 0:00 Mandatory Minicamps Underway 0:25 Aaron Rodgers reported in Pittsburgh 9:40 Players Not Reporting 11:48 Bengals contract disasters 17:43 Into the Fish Tank 33:43 Over to the Dawg Pound 47:55 Stefon Diggs update 51:03 Other NFL News 54:04 Remember the Titans? 1:02:08 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join 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

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on the latest NFL news as mandatory minicamps begin around the league! To start, we announce that Heed the Call is now officially an award-winning podcast (2:19) before Conor joins the show (6:59). Then we hit the news, starting with a flashback to June 27, 2022 (10:13). QB Aaron Rodgers finally signed with Pittsburgh (14:34), RB Nick Chubb has agreed to a one-year deal with the Texans (23:47), the Packers are releasing CB Jaire Alexander (26:35), and Kirk Cousins is expected to attend Falcons' mandatory minicamp (30:20). After that, we welcome on The Athletic's Zak Keefer for a new installment of Flashpoint Focus on the Indianapolis Colts (36:52) to hit on the passing of Jim Irsay and Anthony Richardson's future. 0:00 Intro 2:19 Heed the Call: An Award-Winning Podcast 6:59 Conor Orr joins 10:13 NFL News 14:34 Aaron Rodgers finally signs with Pittsburgh 23:47 Nick Chubb signs with Texans 26:35 Packers releasing CB Jaire Alexander 30:01 Bengals release LB Germaine Pratt 30:20 Kirk Cousins expected to report to Falcons mandatory minicamp 36:52 Flashpoint Focus: Indianapolis Colts 57:39 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join 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

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to look at Conor's recent column for Sports Illustrated: 100 Bold Predictions for the 2025 NFL Season! And we hit the HTC Mailbag to close out the show. 0:00 It’s Conor’s Birthday 10:16 100 Bold Predictions for the 2025 NFL Season 11:13 Derek Carr returning from retirement? 14:15 Kyler Murray on a new team? 22:56 49ers bounce back? 29:09 Caleb Williams noise 33:08 Lions taking a step back? 38:20 NFL moving to draft lottery system? 42:30 The end of a beloved fan icon? 50:21 HTC Mailbag 1:05:50 Wrap Up --------- Check out Conor's article here: https://www.si.com/nfl/100-bold-predictions-2025-nfl-season --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join 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