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Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to reveal a methodically calculated list of the top ten most optimistic NFL teams for the 2025 season. But first, we hit some news (5:52): the 2027 NFL draft will be held in Washington, D.C. (6:25), QB Matthew Stafford and the Rams finally agreed on a new contract (9:20), DE Abdul Carter is again rejected when attempting to bring a Giants jersey number out of retirement (13:18), the 49ers declined trade offers for TE George Kittle before extending him (21:27), and we have more updates on Bill Belichick's personal life (24:48). Then, we get to the Optimism Rankings (30:52), running through the top ten in reverse order before Marc reveals the five LEAST optimistic teams heading into this season (1:19:46).
0:00 Welcome
5:52 NFL News
6:25 2027 NFL Draft to be held in Washington D.C.
9:20 Matthew Stafford’s new contract
13:18 Abdul Carter still doesn’t have a jersey number
21:27 49ers News
24:48 Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson Update
28:19 Brunt
30:52 NFL Optimism Rankings for 2025
32:24 #10: Las Vegas Raiders
36:05 #9: New England Patriots
40:09 #8: Denver Broncos
43:31 #7: Baltimore Ravens
45:59 Justin Tucker breaking news
52:13 #6: Buffalo Bills
54:55 #5: Kansas City Chiefs
59:48 #4: Chicago Bears
1:03:18 #3: Washington Commanders
1:08:24 #2: Detroit Lions
1:12:18 #1: Philadelphia Eagles
1:19:46 The Five Least Optimistic Teams
1:25:13 Wrap Up
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By Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler4.9
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Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to reveal a methodically calculated list of the top ten most optimistic NFL teams for the 2025 season. But first, we hit some news (5:52): the 2027 NFL draft will be held in Washington, D.C. (6:25), QB Matthew Stafford and the Rams finally agreed on a new contract (9:20), DE Abdul Carter is again rejected when attempting to bring a Giants jersey number out of retirement (13:18), the 49ers declined trade offers for TE George Kittle before extending him (21:27), and we have more updates on Bill Belichick's personal life (24:48). Then, we get to the Optimism Rankings (30:52), running through the top ten in reverse order before Marc reveals the five LEAST optimistic teams heading into this season (1:19:46).
0:00 Welcome
5:52 NFL News
6:25 2027 NFL Draft to be held in Washington D.C.
9:20 Matthew Stafford’s new contract
13:18 Abdul Carter still doesn’t have a jersey number
21:27 49ers News
24:48 Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson Update
28:19 Brunt
30:52 NFL Optimism Rankings for 2025
32:24 #10: Las Vegas Raiders
36:05 #9: New England Patriots
40:09 #8: Denver Broncos
43:31 #7: Baltimore Ravens
45:59 Justin Tucker breaking news
52:13 #6: Buffalo Bills
54:55 #5: Kansas City Chiefs
59:48 #4: Chicago Bears
1:03:18 #3: Washington Commanders
1:08:24 #2: Detroit Lions
1:12:18 #1: Philadelphia Eagles
1:19:46 The Five Least Optimistic Teams
1:25:13 Wrap Up
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Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369
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