National Pass Time

A physical (and $12M in cap space) stands in the way of making the Julio Jones trade official, but is this the first of many high-profile players moving post-June 1? We discuss the impact this trade will have on the AFC and NFC South, plus which suitors Bumbled an opportunity to secure a catch. The NFL's first mandatory mini-camps begin this week, and it will become clearer which teams' profiles are fine and which will be fined.

With The Spring League exploring failed NFL rule change proposals, we discuss additional ways to make the NFL more fun. Jon and Toaster throw the book at the rules by challenging salary caps, overtime, kicking, and even attire. Practical or impractical, nothing is off the table as long as there is consent from 21 of the league owners.

Another quarterback has voiced displeasure with his current team, so we discuss whether the Seattle Seahawks have done enough to satisfy Russell Wilson this offseason. The Julio Jones rumors are swirling and the latest indicate that the Seahawks may be bringing in a quality side-dish to let Russ cook. Without additional offensive support, it may only be one more early playoff exit before Russ turns up the heat to make sure this relationship is well-done.

Aaron Rodgers has his bag packed, but it's not for Green Bay's OTAs. National Pass Time discusses whether Aloha means hello or goodbye for the reigning NFL MVP.

The Atlanta Falcons have the worst salary cap situation in the NFL, and in this episode we discuss the moves that must be made. The restructuring of Matt Ryan's contract was not a commitment to the QB but rather the only option remaining from the previous regime to free up cap space. After passing on Justin Fields, the Falcons are left with an offensive conundrum that is the Pitts. Falcons fans should not expect to get their fill of Julio Jones or Chick-Fil-A come Sundays. More salary cap maneuvering is required and with few options left, we identify the potential landing spots for Julio Jones.

In this episode we discuss the possibility of Robert Kraft pulling the strings behind the Patriots selection of Mac Jones, and what it means for Bill Belichick's future as head coach of the team. Is Belichick chasing Don Shula's legacy, or Tom Bradys? 

Recapping the NFL draft process, including which teams failed in recognizing the positional value to best improve their roster. We explain how the strategy of drafting for need or best player available handcuffs the team when considering rookie contracts are paid based on the position taken in the draft, not the position taken on the field. Running backs are like cars: as long as they run, there's little difference between a McLaren and a Kia driving in the city.

The NFL schedule is out! We breakdown everything you need to know for week 1, and all the top matchups throughout the year. Find out who got screwed (Chicago), who got a gift (San Fran), and who the league is setting up for success. 

In this episode we discuss the teams we feel have made the jump into the "contender" category based on their offseason moves. We also talk DK Metcalf's Olympic qualifying bid, another round of Jets Gonna Jet, and the affect the NFLPA's wish for players to skip OTAs has on the rookie class.

Now that the dust has settled from the 2021 NFL draft, we give our biggest takeaways, including: our favorite and least favorite selections, the overall team classes that we loved/hated, why so many teams doubled-down on their bad quarterbacks, the Aaron Rodgers saga, and the birth of a new segment, "Jet's gonna Jet". 

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