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Future Hall of Fame quarterbacks Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers continue to struggle, looking frustrated with their supporting cast. Meanwhile, the teams in the Big Apple are on a roll. 

USA TODAY Sports reporter Nate Davis is the keeper of NFL picks. He joined Safid Deen to discuss the movement in the NFL ahead of the trade deadline, starting with the blockbuster acquisition of Christian McCaffrey by the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Jets' efforts to fill the hole left by injured rookie standout Breece Hall.

The guys also discussed Tyler Dragon's latest NFL coaches grades for the best and worst performances of the week. The Carolina Panthers trampled the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and got an A, while the Los Angeles Chargers staff continued to miss the mark. 

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When the league's top decision-makers convened for the annual NFL league meetings, not all was peaceful. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay publicly said there is “merit” to remove Daniel Snyder as the owner of the Washington Commanders. His comments come after an investigation and an inquiry by the House Oversight Committee over allegations of a toxic workplace at the Commanders organization. 

“It’s a difficult situation. I believe that there’s merit to remove him as owner of the (Commanders)," Irsay said. "I think it’s something that we have to review. We have to look at all the evidence and we have to be thorough in going forward. But I think it’s something that has to be given serious consideration.”

Less serious, but also controversial, USA TODAY reporter Safid Deen asked the hard-hitting question to Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, "Is the Griddy celebration overdone?"

The NFL insiders also discussed the latest coaching grades, including a Green Bay Packers flop and a New England Patriots bump. And after running back Christian McCaffrey said the trade talks surrounding him are "out of (his) control" last week, the guys talked about possible landing spots for the record-breaking Carolina Panther.

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Week 5 of the 2022 NFL regular season was a busy one. 

Davante Adams was charged with misdemeanor assault for pushing a photographer after the Las Vegas Raiders' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Not one, but two roughing the passer calls had fans in fits. And the Carolina Panthers fired head coach Matt Rhule.

This week, the NFL insiders discuss whether some rules need to be reexamined, what makes the NFC East so surprisingly successful and who will dominate Week 6.

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered separate head and neck injuries in back-to-back games – four days apart. The second injury saw the former first-round NFL draft pick stretchered off the field against the Cincinnati Bengals. While he recovers, the league and NFL Players Association are discussing changes to existing concussion protocols.

With Dolphins staff under scrutiny and other coaches overcoming player injuries to succeed, the NFL insiders discuss coaches' grades after Week 4. Do Mike McCarthy and Co. deserve top marks for getting the best out of Cooper Rush while Dak Prescott sits out injured? Is the Atlanta Falcons' staff better than average with back-to-back wins?

Despite sleeping through his alarm, USA TODAY reporter Tyler Dragon made it to the airport in time to make it back for the podcast. 

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What would the first Black NFL coach see looking at the league today?

USA TODAY Sports compiled and analyzed demographic data for NFL coaches at every level, head coach to fellow. Reporter Tom Schad joined the show to discuss the findings from the ongoing project. The group took a closer look at the reasons some teams have shared with the league as to why they did not hire a Black coach, including "didn't look the part."

Also, it was reporter Parker Gabriel's last show, so the crew spent a little extra time previewing the Denver Broncos game in Las Vegas against the 0-3 Raiders. 

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Week 2 of the NFL season was packed with comeback victories and lopsided results. 

The Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa put the world on notice going 2-0 to start the season after a big comeback win against the Baltimore Ravens. The Arizona Cardinals handed the Las Vegas Raiders a shocking home loss. And the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs overcame early deficits to snag wins of their own.

In Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers are 2-0, but the injuries on the offensive line are showing and Tom Brady was visibly upset last week. Without wide receiver Mike Evans, will the momentum continue?

The Tennessee Titans, Cincinnati Bengals and Las Vegas Raiders are off to unexpectedly poor starts. Which team will break its losing ways?

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Drama hit Dallas Week 1 when the Cowboys stumbled against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But the bigger loss of the game happened when quarterback Dak Prescott left the stadium injured. He could be sidelined for a month. Will it end the Cowboys' season before it really begins?

Elsewhere, the Pittsburgh Steelers survived a scare against the Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow, who threw four interceptions. But the Steelers faced an injury bug of their own, including defensive stalwart T.J. Watt. 

Will the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills' dominance continue in Week 2? The NFL Insiders predict the five (or six) key games of the upcoming weekend.

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We brought out the stars for the 2022 NFL season preview. USA TODAY Sports reporters Mike Jones and Parker Gabriel shared their early predictions, while Hall of Fame columnist Jarrett Bell gave an inside look at his upcoming story about former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton (Spoiler: Justin Bieber is mentioned). 

After a busy offseason, the games are just around the corner. The Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills get the action started Thursday with what could be a Super Bowl preview. The NFL insiders discuss everything from Tom Brady's 23rd season to Lamar Jackson's ongoing contract talks with the Baltimore Ravens. Plus, Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon bring back their game-by-game predictions. 

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The NFL season is right around the corner and the news cycle is ramping up just in time for the new year. Get ready for Week 1 with USA TODAY Sports reporters Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. 

Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden said he is hopeful for "another shot" in the NFL after last season's email scandal. The Buffalo Bills released rookie punter Matt Araiza after he was accused in a civil lawsuit of raping a 17-year-old girl. 

On the field, Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield has some choice words about facing his former team, the Cleveland Browns. Meanwhile, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is staying in San Francisco after the 49ers had previously publicly expressed interest in trading him. 

The NFL Insiders share their season predictions and Safid offers a special message in memory of the Miami Dolphins Vice President of Communications Jason Jenkins, who unexpectedly passed away this week. 

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Tom Brady made his return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The seven-time champion denied spending time filming FOX TV competition the Masked Singer but didn't share much more. In addition to questions about his absence, UFC president Dana White created quite the buzz saying he almost facilitated the quarterback and tight end Rob Gronkowski's move to the Las Vegas Raiders. And current Raiders QB Derek Carr took it all in stride. 

Baker Mayfield gets the starting job with the Carolina Panthers. In Seattle, meanwhile, coach Pete Carroll hasn't yet committed to QB Drew Lock. One thing that is a sure thing is betting on the Baltimore Ravens in preseason, who won their 22nd preseason game. Someone not as lucky, New York Giants rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux sprained his MCL after a hit that caused heated debate across the league. 

In other news, Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates finally signed a franchise tag with the team, Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson will miss a few weeks with injury and Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young moved to the reserve/PUP list. Plus, the NFL insiders on players coaching players and the Manti Te'o documentary. 

Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football.

But, what's it called?