In The Huddle

The 2025 NFL schedule release, a tentpole event of the offseason, occurs in early May. Audacy Original podcast 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' chatted with one of the men who is at the center of planning the NFL's broadcast schedule in a wide-ranging conversation that all football fans will enjoy.

Here it is folks, our annual show with the Vice President of Broadcast Planning & Scheduling, Mike North. Sal and Matt talk to Mike about what goes into making a good draft of the upcoming schedule, all the ins and outs of international games, the future of the Christmas Day slate, how a potential 18-game schedule would impact things and much more.

Carl Dukes, Jason La Canfora, and Brian "Baldy" Baldinger discuss their thoughts on the NFL combine testing, the inner workings of the NFL combine, which positions will dominate the draft, Matthew Stafford sticking in LA after shopping himself around, the first look at this year's rookie QB class, how a team should utilize Travis Hunter, the Bengals tag Tee Higgins again, Deebo Samuel is traded to Washington and more.

Carl, Jason, and Baldy react to Bengals tagging Tee Higgins again, what it means for Ja'Marr Chase, why can't the Bengals pay the players that are eligible for a contract, Deebo being sent to Washington and more.

Carl, Baldy and Jason discuss the strong defensive line and running back class, the disappointing QB class at the combine and Matthew Stafford sticking around with the Rams.

The guys explain why this year's QB class is underwhelming, why more QBs don't throw at the combine, the importance of having a run game was magnified this year, and how a team should use Travis Hunter, and more.

Jason La Canfora and Brian "Baldy" Baldinger dive into the offseason QB market, the best move for Sam Darnold, the Raiders QB dilemma, the best fit for Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins' future in Atlanta, a dark horse team to win Aaron Rodgers' services, the possible "tush push" ban, and more!

Carl Dukes and Jason La Canfora dive into the biggest free agency stories, how much the salary cap will go up next season, the deep veteran QB market, a potential reunion for Khalil Mack in Chicago, which Super Bowl-winning players will get paid this offseason, big decision in Cincinnati, and the NFL's international tour.

Jason and Carl discuss the new league year's salary cap, the end of the Aaron Rodgers era in New York and the big decisions in Cincinnati.

The guys share their thoughts on the QB situation in Pittsburgh, Matthew Stafford's next team if he is traded and why Khalil Mack back to Chicago is a good fit.

Carl Dukes, Jason La Canfora, and Brian "Baldy" Baldinger give their final thoughts on the Eagles' dominant Super Bowl win, who Philadelphia will target this offseason, what's next for Kansas City this offseason, whether Travis Kelce played his last game, where the Chiefs need the most help, the Saints hiring Kellen Moore, Baldy's Senior Bowl observations and more!