Scoop City: A show about the NFL

Perplexed by Kansas City TE Travis Kelce’s slow start? Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they learned this week about what’s really going on with the Chiefs’ offense and where Kelce fits into it. They also take us inside what’s happening with the Chargers as they get ready for the Chiefs this weekend and deal with Justin Herbert’s ankle injury and with the Commanders, who are riding high after Jayden Daniels’ heroic performance in Week 3. Plus, former Bills running back and Athletic podcast host Damien Harris stops by to dish on why Josh Allen is performing so well so far this season and what explains his old team’s hot start. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a bonkers Week 3, Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel and guest Chris Long, a two-time Super Bowl champion, sort out which early NFL narratives have merit and which ones are bunk. Dianna and Chase set out to answer: Are the 49ers as bad as their current record says they are, after losing a shocker to the Rams? Are the Vikings the best team in the league? Are the Bears actually worse than their 1-2 record? Then, Chris joins to play a new game pondering questions about the Eagles, Cowboys, Ravens, Panthers and Raiders.  Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel dive into what they’re hearing about Jordan Love’s injury situation and break down the veteran QBs who have undergone the biggest “glow ups” to start this season (and, yes, Dianna explains the term “glow up” to Chase). Then the Athletic’s Daniel Popper stops by to talk Justin Herbert, share his favorite Jim Harbaugh stories and teach the crew what it means to be a “house head.” Finally, Anthony Ramos, the actor and Hamilton star, stops by Scoop City to temp check his favorite team — the New York Jets.Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel, along with The Athletic's Panthers reporter Joe Person, delve into the disaster in Carolina and debate whether Bryce Young is broken or if the problem lies with the Panthers. They also share intel on winless NFL teams, categorizing them into those panicking and those working on solutions. Additionally, Bears experts Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns from The Athletic's Hoge and Jahns podcast join the discussion to talk about the current state of the Caleb Williams era. Dianna and Chase conclude the show by critiquing teams that may have overcomplicated things and even field some criticism themselves.Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing and thinking about the state of the Falcons and whether Kirk Cousins is in good enough form to get them back on track. They also ponder what’s next in Green Bay, as the Packers look to Malik Willis to fill in for an injured Jordan Love, and the NFL’s rules for reviewing roughing the passer and how they compare to the rules for unnecessary roughness on QB slides. Plus, The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo joins the show to shed light on what the Steelers’ QB predicament looks like to those covering the team. And Chase shares what it was like to be on live TV talking about football when an earthquake jolted California. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel play a game of “truth or lie” to share what they’re hearing and thinking about the NFL’s opening weekend slate of games and what they said about the teams and players on the field - from how the Browns, Giants and Titans should feel about their quarterback situations to how the Bills and Eagles should feel about their offensive weapons after one game. Plus, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand joins the show to chat about Tom Brady’s first game in the booth as a color commentator for Fox.Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scoop City throws an opening weekend party with Dianna Russini chatting with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen about his team’s offensive attack this year, losing Stefon Diggs, talking trash and playing chess with teammates. Dianna and co-host Chase Daniel react to the dramatic Chiefs win over the Ravens and share what they’re hearing and thinking about how Russell Wilson’s injury situation is affecting the quarterback conundrum in Pittsburgh and what the end of Trent Williams’ holdout says about the state of affairs in San Francisco. Plus, they give out their first ever Scoop City-themed superlatives going into the rest of the opening games.Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this season-opening bonus episode of Scoop City, The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and former NFL QB Chase Daniel discuss what Dianna is hearing about the coaches on the hottest hot seats, what needs to happen for them to save their jobs and which coaches could replace them. Plus, Dianna and Chase make their Super Bowl picks. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices