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Jason Fitz, Frank Schwab and Charles Robinson look ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft’s top story: Shedeur Sanders. With various mock drafts projecting Sanders from as high the second pick to as low as the second round, where will Shedeur ultimately land? Plus, Sanders already carries himself like an elite NFL quarterback, but can he REALLY be one? The trio also look at Shedeur’s dual-threat teammate, Travis Hunter, and make some way-too-early draft predictions.

Fitz, Frank & C Rob also debate the future of quarterback Sam Darnold and his role in the Minnesota Vikings' plans for next season. If the market value for Darnold is weaker than initially projected, does it make sense for him to stay in Minnesota, or is the threat of yet another QB battle too much for him to bear?

(00:30) - Shedeur Sanders is the story of the draft

(25:15) - How Travis Hunter fits into the top five

(29:30) - Predicting the top 3 picks of the 2025 NFL Draft

(39:00) - Why Sam Darnold's market is lower than expected

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Jori Epstein and Jason Fitz are back with an absolutely packed episode fresh off of the NFL’s franchise tag deadline. They kick things off with an interesting discussion about Saquon Barkley’s 41.2M contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles that made him the highest paid RB in the history of the league. Then they move on to the franchise tag deadline, discussing reports that Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings are still working on a deal despite the QB not being tagged. Later in the show Jori breaks down her winners and losers of the franchise tag deadline, where she talks through the implications of the New York Jets releasing WR Davante Adams and the San Francisco 49ers trading Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders. We finish out the show with Jori’s takeaways from last week’s NFL Combine and she shares what she heard from teams about Alabama QB Jalen Milroe.

(00:50) - How Saquon’s extension impacts the rest of the NFL

(11:50) - Franchise tag deadline news roundup

(30:10) - Franchise tag deadline winners

(36:05) - Franchise tag deadline losers

(46:35) - Combine takeaways: Hunter, Jeanty, Milroe

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Jason Fitz and Charles Robinson are joined by Jori Epstein from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to debut a new segment - “News or Noise.” They start the show talking about breaking news - Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams have reached an agreement on a restructured deal. C Rob makes the point that Stafford likely looked at Aaron Rodgers’ tenure with the New York Jets and factored that into his decision. Next, the crew discusses whether Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock is falling to QB3 behind Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart.

Then Fitz, C-Rob and Jori run through more news, including reports that the Packers are listening to offers for CB Jaire Alexander, rumors that the Colts are interested in making a play for QB Daniel Jones and the Chiefs franchise tagging Trey Smith. They also discuss Bill Belichick appearing on off-season Hard Knocks with the UNC Tar Heels football team, how the Cowboys giving Osa Odighizuwa a massive extension may affect Micah Parsons' future in Dallas and the NFL trying to add an 18th game to the schedule.

(2:35) - News or noise: Stafford staying in LA

(12:15) - News or noise: Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock falling

(25:35) - News or noise: Packers taking offers for Jaire Alexander

(27:15) - News or noise: Colts interested in Daniel Jones

(29:40) - News or noise: Chiefs plan to franchise tag Trey Smith

(34:00) - UNC to be featured on offseason Hard Knocks

(37:05) - News or noise: Cowboys plans to extend Osa Odighizuwa

(45:55) - News or noise: NFL will try to negotiate 18th game this summer

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In today’s show Jori Epstein joins Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab from Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine to talk about the latest news around the league. They start by talking about Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry saying he sees two-way prospect Travis Hunter as primarily playing receiver in the NFL. Then they talk about Cincinnati Bengals executive Duke Tobin saying that he wants to make Ja’Marr Chase the top-paid non-quarterback in the NFL.

Next, they address the rumors that Matthew Stafford is exploring the trade market, with the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants among the notable teams that are interested. Fitz also goes off on the Green Bay Packers for asking the NFL to ban the “tush push.” They close things out by talking about the NFLPA’s report cards being released, discussing New York Jets owner Woody Johnson being voted as the worst owner in the league.

(2:58) Browns see Travis Hunter as a WR

(14:11) Bengals want to pay Ja’Marr Chase

(21:51) Latest Matthew Stafford rumors

(35:51) Packers ask the NFL to ban the “tush push”

(39:58) NFLPA report cards

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Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab are back and taking a look at all things free agency, starting with the Kansas City Chiefs who have several key free agents hitting the market including guard Trey Smith. Then the guys discuss the Buffalo Bills’ need for an elite WR1 to pair with the MVP talent of quarterback Josh Allen and the what the New Orleans Saints should do with QB Derek Carr and their salary cap.

They spend the back half of the episode counting down the top 10 most interesting teams in free agency, discussing the Los Angeles Rams and the Matthew Stafford trade rumors, whether the Pittsburgh Steelers can put up with the circus that surrounds Aaron Rodgers and the Washington Commanders plans to build around Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels.

(2:30) - Chiefs have some big decisions to make

(18:40) - Do the Bills need to find a WR?

(25:40) - Can the Saints finally hit the reset button?

(34:15) - Top 10 free agency teams: 10-6

(49:45) - Top 10 free agency teams: 5-1

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NFL fans, buckle up! Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab are here to give you a dose of reality and NO team is safe. Starting with the Kansas City Chiefs, the guys go team by team and pour cold water on the hopes and dreams of every franchise. Is this finally the Cowboys’ year? Will Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson be a match made in heaven? Probably not! And we’ll tell you why.

(4:40) - AFC West

(11:05) - AFC South

(20:00) - AFC North

(28:45) - AFC East

(38:15) - NFC East

(46:10) - NFC North

(52:00) - NFC South

(56:40) - NFC West

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Jason Fitz and Charles Robinson are back for another edition of Inside Coverage as we turn the page on the NFL season and head towards the draft. But first they question how the Kansas City Chiefs demoralizing Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles affects their future. They also explore if other AFC contenders like the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills should take a page out of the Eagles’ book and beef up their defensive lines.

Then they shift focus to the NFL Draft and take a look at whether the draft stock of University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Colorado quarterback Shedder Sanders is falling. They move on to speculate on the futures of some veteran quarterbacks who may be on the move this offseason including Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold and Aaron Rodgers.

(00:55) - Do Chiefs need to rethink things after Super Bowl loss?

(23:00) - Is the 2025 QB class slipping already?

(40:00) - Will the Rams trade Matthew Stafford?

(47:35) - Offseason QB changes: Stafford first domino to fall?

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Frank Schwab and Jori Epstein return from Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans to reflect on the Philadelphia Eagles dominant win over the Kansas City Chiefs and what that means for the future of the Eagles. But first they address the breaking news that Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is set to become the head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Then they touch on the reports that the New York Jets are planning to move on from Aaron Rodgers this offseason, discussing possible landing spots for the veteran QB.

The pair then question whether or not this is the start of an Eagles dynasty, as the NFC looks wide open for Philadelphia’s taking for the foreseeable future. Jori also shares her observations from the celebrations in Philly’s locker room and praises the togetherness of the Eagles. They close out the show by discussing how the perception has shifted for Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni and Frank draws surprising parallels between Hurts and Hall of Famer Troy Aikman.

(00:40) - Saints hire HC Kellen Moore

(10:40) - Aaron Rodgers and the Jets part ways

(18:25) - Are the Eagles the next great dynasty?

(38:45) - Jalen Hurts’ growing legacy

(50:55) - Nick Sirianni: from hot seat to champion

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Jason Fitz of Inside Coverage, Gerald McCoy of McCoy & Van Noy and Nate Tice of Football 301 link up for a very special NFL roundtable ahead of Super Bowl LIX live from the Toyota Land Cruiser set at Super Bowl LIX. They share insight into how high level athletes prepare for the biggest games of their lives. The guys also discuss how to stop Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and what Andy Reid and Steve Spagnuolo have in store for Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

(2:05) What’s it like to prepare for a big game as a player?

(13:34) How can the Eagles stop Patrick Mahomes?

(24:22) Can Steve Spagnuolo stop Saquon Barkley?

(35:32) What makes Andy Reid so dangerous after a bye week?

(40:55) Can the Eagles attack the vulnerabilities on the Chiefs O-line?

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Jason Fitz, Jori Epstein, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab join forces from the Toyota Land Cruiser set at Super Bowl LIX to go behind the scenes on the final game of the 2024 NFL season. With the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the Philadelphia Eagles, the crew analyzes what makes this game unique. The discussion kicks off with the “been there, done that” vibe surrounding both teams, setting the stage for a championship battle that feels routine, despite the high stakes.

As the conversation heats up, the focus shifts to the key players who will shape the outcome. Frank Schwab and Charles Robinson dive deep into the Eagles’ running game, especially with Saquon Barkley’s role as a potential game-changer. But will the Chiefs’ defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo have the tools to stop him? With historical implications on the line, the conversation also hits on the Chiefs' potential for a third straight Super Bowl win and how it would cement their dynasty among the greatest in sports. The crew reflects on Andy Reid’s legendary coaching career, Patrick Mahomes' clutch ability, and the role of key players like Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy.

The panel also discusses Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni and their potential legacy riding on this game. The episode wraps with each panelist’s Super Bowl predictions, with Fitz, Jori, and Charles leaning toward the Chiefs while Frank sticks with the Eagles.

(3:40) - How will the rematch play out differently than last time?

(8:20) - How can Spags stop the Eagles offense?

(22:00) - Can Travis Kelce still take over a game?

(26:40) - What a three-peat would mean for the Chiefs legacy

(42:05) - Hurts and Sirianni's legacy on the line

(57:10) - Final Super Bowl picks

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