

Scoop City: Inside The NFL
The Athletic
Get the NFL stories others can’t. Scoop City, hosted by The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini, insider James Palmer, and ex-quarterback Chase Daniel, brings unmatched access and expert analysis. From behind-the-scenes scoops to deep dives on the biggest NFL stories, this is the intel every fan needs. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 58min
The Bears are back, the Vikings are in trouble + Can the Chiefs actually three-peat?
Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel rip through the contract holdups headed into opening weekend. Will Trent Williams in San Francisco, Ja’Marr Chase in Cincinnati and Dak Prescott in Dallas all get their deals? Then, Chase and Dianna pick the four teams they each think will surprise us this season — good and bad. Finally, The Athletic’s Nate Taylor joins Scoop City to dish on Patrick Mahomes’ new weapons and the Chiefs’ biggest issue we may see right out of the gate.Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 2024 • 55min
It's Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh ... for now and we’ve got Steelers OC Arthur Smith to explain their decision
Dianna Russini sits down with Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to chat about the attack he’s building with his new team and what he’s looking for out of the quarterback position. Dianna starts the show digging into the news about Brandon Aiyuk finally signing an extension in San Francisco. Then, Dianna and Chase Daniel dissect the quarterback situation in New England, where Jacoby Brissett just won the job, and whether rookie QB Spencer Rattler might see snaps in New Orleans this year. Plus, Browns tight end David Njojku stops by to explain why he hates cottage cheese and why his QB Deshaun Watson is underrated.Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 2024 • 53min
The NFL’s top tier QBs and why Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers weren’t among them (with Mike Sando)
The Athletic’s Mike Sando joins Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel to discuss his annual NFL Quarterback Tiers project, a ranking of the league’s top quarterbacks based on an exhaustive survey of coaches and executives - and how reigning MVP Lamar Jackson is still second tier in the eyes of many around the league. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about CeeDee Lamb reaching a contract agreement with the Cowboys and Ja’Marr Chase reporting for practice in Cincinnati.Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 2024 • 51min
EXCLUSIVE: Packers QB Jordan Love on leading an up-and-coming team, his receivers and what a historic contract means for his wedding budget
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love takes a break from a recent practice to join Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel and chat about the contract that made him the top-paid quarterback in NFL history, what’s next for a team with a core group of young players, what he learned backing up Aaron Rodgers and how he sizes up his receivers. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about the league’s biggest unresolved contract questions, from Brandon Aiyuk to CeeDee Lamb. Plus, on the heels of Dianna taking her family to see a Scoop City billboard in Times Square, they dish on the toughest places parents can take their kids.Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 2024 • 50min
Broncos HC Sean Payton on why Bo Nix is the future + Chase Daniel goes inside Denver’s team meeting
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton sits down with Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel to talk about the moment he knew Bo Nix was the guy, the draft day drama to select Nix and why he’s confident in this year’s team. Plus, Chase shares his thoughts from his special behind-the-scenes access with the Broncos and Dianna reveals another travel horror story, this time of her own making.Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 2024 • 51min
Justin Jefferson, the highest-paid WR in football, and Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell on their quarterbacks, if J.J. McCarthy is their future
Dianna Russini catches up with Justin Jefferson, the top-paid receiver in the NFL, and Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell about the team’s post-Kirk Cousins plans at quarterback and the progress rookie QB J.J. McCarthy was making before his season-ending injury. Dianna and co-host Chase Daniel also share what they’re hearing and thinking about the Cleveland Browns and what’s at stake for Deshaun Watson this season. Plus, they share with each other the things they both fear most.Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 2024 • 50min
The Jets Drama with Haason Reddick + Kliff Kingsbury on Jayden Daniels
Dianna Russini shares with Chase Daniel what she’s hearing about Haason Reddick demanding a trade from the Jets and the latest with the Brandon Aiyuk saga in San Francisco and CeeDee Lamb holding out in Dallas. Then, Chase gives Dianna his takes on how rookie quarterbacks performed in this weekend’s slate of preseason games, from J.J. McCarthy to Bo Nix. Plus, Dianna catches up with Washington Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury to hear about how his rookie quarterback, Jayden Daniels, is developing so far this preseason.Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 9, 2024 • 50min
What’s going on with Brandon Aiyuk? + Texans HC DeMeco Ryans on Stefon Diggs, leadership and vibes
Houston Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans sits down with Dianna Russini to chat about his team’s mission to improve on last year’s breakout season, C.J. Stroud’s development, his new weapon Stefon Diggs, leadership and how important vibes are in his locker room. Dianna and Chase Daniel also share what they’re hearing about this season’s biggest mystery so far: just what is going to happen with San Francisco and Brandon Aiyuk and do any rumors about potential trades have any truth to them?Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 2024 • 44min
Dianna crashes a Texans practice + What we’re hearing about the Giants-Lions rumble and if it’s Fields Time in Pittsburgh
Dianna Russini shares with Chase Daniel what she learned about the Texans after crashing their practice in Ohio on Monday, where she got some time with Stefon Diggs. The two also share what they’re hearing and thinking about the speed of the Kansas City receiving corps - and whether we’re closer to seeing Justin Fields as the starting QB in Pittsburgh. They also check in with The Athletic’s Dan Duggan about his beat covering the Giants, fresh off him catching the fight that erupted in their joint practice with the Lions. And to close out the show, Dianna and Chase share their thoughts about the biggest moments of the Olympics so far and who they think should represent the United States when flag football is a sport at the 2028 games.Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 2024 • 54min
Raiders GM Tom Telesco on building up a new team, taking on the AFC West + What we’re hearing about Justin Herbert's foot injury and the QB competition in Denver
Raiders GM Tom Telesco joins Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel to talk about his new challenge in Las Vegas, the roster he’s building there, how his tenure with the Chargers ended and all the quarterbacks he’s worked with in his three decades in the league. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about Justin Herbert's foot injury and if rookie Bo Nix has a chance to win the quarterback competition in Denver. And to wrap things up, just in time for this year’s Hall of Fame game, they contemplate which of their weird random life skills warrant “hall of fame” status.Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


