Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr and Bill Barnwell to evaluate the Dalton Scale for the 2025 season! Who is the successor to Andy Dalton's standing as the Prime Meridian of quarterback play in the NFL? We start with players who are definitely on the right side of the Dalton line (8:17) and then hit some players who are close to the line but ultimately above it (11:39). Next, we search far and wide for the current Dalton Line quarterback, hitting on players like Aaron Rodgers, Geno Smith, Trevor Lawrence, Tua Tagovailoa, Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, and Sam Darnold (19:45). We wrap the show by trying to determine if a consensus player matches the description (1:07:46).

0:00 Dalton Scale 2025

2:06 Bill Barnwell joins

4:17 Remembering Andy Dalton

8:17 QBs above the line

11:39 QBs close to the line

19:45 Finding the Prime Meridian QB

1:07:46 Trying to come to a conclusion

1:13:25 Wrap Up

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Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to cap off NFL minicamps as teams head into summer break! We start by looking at the best remaining NFL free agents (7:23) before catching up on some news, including the Ravens signing CB Jaire Alexander (12:52). Is this finally the year the Ravens reach the summit? Plus, we have health updates from Chiefs minicamp (20:07), the Quiet Storm Crisis Management firm addresses the Shedeur Sanders citation (23:20), we check in on the New York Giants rookie quarterback (33:43), and Dan holds a press conference to address the backlash to his Tubi comments (43:55). Finally, we cover some Jets transactions (48:46), wonder if Aaron Rodgers is really married (54:09), and discuss the Cowboys cheerleaders' 400% raise (59:20).

0:00 Welcome

7:23 Best remaining NFL free agents

12:52 Ravens sign CB Jaire Alexander

20:07 Chiefs minicamp health updates

23:20 Quiet Storm Crisis Management

33:43 Checking in on Jaxson Dart in New York

43:35 Press conference to address backlash

48:46 Jets transactions

54:01 Is Aaron Rodgers actually married?

59:20 Cowboys cheerleaders get a raise

1:04:21 Wrap Up

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news from around the league. We are officially post-June 1, which means we could see a ramp up in league activity (5:12). Frank Ragnow surprisingly announced his retirement from pro football (13:14), Kyle Pitts is drawing trade interest (17:15), Stefon Diggs could be a Patriots cut candidate (22:41) but we have a special guest on to speak in his defense (25:49), Russell Wilson believes in greatness (35:55), Jason Kelce has the perfect solution for our Olympic Flag Football debate (42:43), the Eagles have traded Bryce Huff to the 49ers (50:10), and we hold a funeral for an NFL sh*tposter (51:41).

0:00 Intro

5:12 Post-June 1st in the NFL

6:54 NFL News

13:14 Frank Ragnow announces his retirement

17:15 Kyle Pitts draws trade interest

22:41 Stefon Diggs a possible cut candidate?

25:49 Our Special Guest joins

35:55 Russell Wilson believes in greatness

42:43 Jason Kelce has the Olympics Flag Football solution

50:10 49ers trade for DE Bryce Huff

51:41 A Funeral

57:03 Wrap Up

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Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news as Organized Team Activities are underway across the NFL! To start, we cover the Trope Alerts you need to be looking out for (2:18) before diving into the news (12:16): the Steelers quarterback situation is still unsettled (13:37), some top players are missing from OTA practices (26:23), Stefon Diggs might be having a little too much fun on a boat (29:39), the NFL's VP of Broadcast Planning & Scheduling responds to Joe Burrow's schedule comments (40:06). Then, we check in on Conor Orr's well-being after a strange phone call over the weekend (46:47). After that, did Shedeur Sanders really spend $500,000 on a Rolls Royce (50:54)? And we debate the merits of NFL players joining the United States Olympic Flag Football team (58:55).

0:00 Intro

2:18 Offseason Tropes in Full Swing

12:16 NFL News

13:37 Steelers QB Situation

26:23 Players Absent from OTAs

29:39 Stefon Diggs on a Boat

35:13 Break

40:06 NFL Responds to Joe Burrow’s Comments

46:47 Checking in on Conor’s wellbeing

50:54 Shedeur Sanders’ Rolls Royce 

58:55 NFL and Flag Football Olympics

1:11:30 Wrap Up

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Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr & James Palmer to run through some NFL headlines and discuss the biggest boom or bust players for the 2025 NFL season. But first, Marc recounts his weekend acting role (2:03). Then, we get into the news (8:18): Nick Sirianni and the Eagles have agreed to a multi-year extension (8:49), NFL owners will vote this week on the proposal to ban the Tush Push and other potential rule changes (17:28), Brock Purdy is officially a franchise quarterback (20:39), Shedeur Sanders wouldn't swap jerseys with Cam Ward at the NFLPA rookie event (34:22), and a dramatic Caleb Williams story is included in a new book by Seth Wickersham (41:40). Finally, we get to our biggest boom our bust players for the 2025 NFL season (51:25), including Anthony Richardson, Christian McCaffrey, and more!

0:00 Intro

2:03 Marc’s First Acting Role

8:18 NFL News

8:49 Nick Sirianni’s Contract Extension

17:28 Tush Push Ban to be voted on this week

20:39 Brock Purdy Gets Paid

34:22 Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders at NFLPA Rookie Event

41:40 Caleb Williams story

51:25 Biggest Boom or Bust Players for 2025

1:13:51 Wrap Up

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Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar to react to the full 2025 NFL schedule! But first, we wonder if the NFL should consider adopting a draft lottery (0:39). Then, we look at the Week 1 matchups (16:00), other schedule notes and the holiday games (27:31), and the international slate (38:53). Finally, we close the show with other NFL headlines (43:56), and Conor Orr pops in to share his thoughts (55:01).

0:00 NFL Schedule Release

0:39 Should the NFL adopt the draft lottery?

10:21 Celebrities at the Knicks game

13:38 NFL Schedule Reaction!

16:00 Week 1

27:31 Other Schedule Notes & Holiday Slate

38:53 International Games

43:56 Other NFL News

55:01 Conor Orr Joins

1:03:13 Wrap Up

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