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  • NFL REPORT: Veteran QB Market

    On today's episode of The NFL Report: Steve Wyche and James Palmer discuss the NFL Combine, with James on site in Indianapolis. NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales speaks to Bears GM Ryan Poles about QB Justin Fields. James and Steve also discuss the latest updates on the Russell Wilson-Broncos saga. James speaks to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach about the continued dominance of Patrick Mahomes and free agents Chris Jones and L'Jarius Sneed. Rams GM Les Snead joins to talk about the team's first-round pick and the process of drafting standout rookie WR Puka Nacua. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero stops by to discuss the latest with free agent QBs Kirk Cousins and Baker Mayfield.

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    52 min
  • Beyond the Combine, the Mahomes Factor, and Black History Month Reflections with Steve Wyche

    NFL Network Chief National Reporter Steve Wyche joins the show.  

    • THE TRUTH ABOIT TOP QBs who will NOT compete at the NFL Scouting Combine
    • Are Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye missing an opportunity to prove their NFL readiness?
    • Or is the act of saying “no” a sign they actually ARE ready?
    • What should we be looking for over the 4 days of the combine?
    • It’s a copy-cat league … but how can you possibly copy the Chiefs … considering Patrick Mahomes is 1 of 1?
    • Why Chris Jones was the real Super Bowl MVP
    • Will the expanded salary cap lead to less player movement & more player retention?
    • As Black History Month draws to a close … how are we doing? How can we do better? 
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      49 min
    • Andrew Hawkins/Troy Jones on the future of VR gaming, Chris Johnson: Coffee Maven

      On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman welcome special guests Andrew Hawkins and Troy Jones, and Chris “CJ2K” Johnson. The start out talking with Andrew and Troy about their flourishing sports technology and gaming company “Status Pro.” As co-owners they discuss their latest success and how they secured $20 million in funding for their quest to be the go-to place for first-person virtual sports gaming. And Peanut shares his experience playing their football game. The guys also share how the future of “Status Pro” could include other games. Later, the guys sit down with former running back Chris Johnson. He shares stories of the signature game from his 2,000-yard rushing season, and whether he can still run a 4.24 40-yard dash. Chris also gets into his ventures after football, which is highlighted by his coffee business “Just Love.”

       

      Time codes:

      1:07 - Troy Jones and Andrew Hawkins are introduced

      3:19 - Troy and Andrew discuss what’s next for “Status Pro”

      9:48 - Troy discusses his film and TV projects

      11:22 - Troy and Andrew discuss the future of virtual reality

      16:13 - End of interview with Troy Jones and Andrew Hawkins

      17:10 - Chris Johnson is introduced

      18:04 - Chris explains how running a 4.24 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine changed his draft prospects

      19:24 - Peanut and Chris talk about Peanut’s record setting game against the Titans

      21:19 - Chris talks about the highlight of his 2,000-yard rushing season

      24:05 - Chris shares the list of current players he believes could rush for 2,000 yards

      27:12 - Chris explains how he started investing in coffee shops

      30:41 - Chris shares the challenges of running a coffee shop

      32:12 - Chris shares his welcome to the NFL moment

      33:33 - Roman asks Chris how fast he could run a 40-yard dash today

      34:59 - Chris talks about the Smash and Dash podcast he co-hosts with LenDale White

      36:41 - Chris shares his personal Mount Rushmore

      39:44 - End of Chris Johnson interview

      The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Radio. 

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      41 min
    • NFL Total Access: Larger Salary Cap & Free Agency Spending with Maurice Jones-Drew

      Today we dive into the world of free agency and salary caps with NFL veteran and former rushing champion, Maurice Jones-Drew.

      We unpack the ripple effect of the burgeoning salary cap, now exceeding a whopping $255 million. How will this larger salary cap impact free agency spending? Will it lead to more players staying put with their current teams rather than seeking bigger contracts elsewhere?

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      32 min
    • NFL REPORT: QB Needy Teams & Free Agency Preview

      On today's episode of The NFL Report: Steve Wyche and James Palmer discuss which teams should be looking to draft a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft, and who should pursue a signal-caller in free agency. Washington legend Doug Williams joins the guys to talk about this weekend's HBCU Legacy game in New Orleans, as well as the forecast for 2024 Commanders. NFL Media's Gregg Rosenthal stops by to talk about his top 101 free agents, as well as where Justin Fields and Russell Wilson might be playing next season.

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      50 min
    • The Season with Peter Schrager: Steve Spagnuolo, Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Coordinator

      Peter starts the podcast with a Combine preview, explaining the "art" and the "science" of Combine week, and how it's so much more than just the drills you see on TV. Then, he welcomes 4-time Super Bowl champion Steve Spagnuolo to the show. "Spags" talks about being the only coordinator in NFL history to win 4 different Super Bowl titles, why the NFL's youngest defense in the league was able to rise to the occasion time and time again, and how past and present colleagues like Tom Coughlin, John Harbaugh, Andy Reid, and the late Jim Johnson helped him become the coach he is today. Specifically, then, Peter and Spags go into preparing for the 49ers offense before Super Bowl LVIII, and just how special Kyle Shanahan is as a play caller. Spags goes into great detail on the crucial 3rd and 4 stop at the end of regulation and how Nick Bolton had as much to do with the play as Trent McDuffie. He also defends Brock Purdy and explains why he was so impressed with the 49ers QB. Lastly, Spags goes through his previous opportunities as an NFL head coach and his aspirations to someday get that chance again. 

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      1 hr 5 min
    • Troy Vincent on Taylor Swift unawareness, the dual-threat QB era, football chip tech coming

      On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. In this episode, the pair don’t hold back with their hard-hitting questions, tackling the trending controversial questions that NFL fans and players want to know. Troy discusses the NFL's imminent implementation of advanced technology to propel the game forward while preserving its traditional essence, shedding light on the league's strategies for navigating this terrain.
      The guys then venture into the contentious debate between grass and turf as Troy provides insights into the data surrounding player injuries on different playing surfaces. Are there significant variances between grass and turf? Troy breaks it down. But Peanut and Roman don't stop there! The hosts ask Troy about the controversial narrative currently trending: Did the NFL “rig” games to ensure the Chiefs reached the Super Bowl for Taylor Swift's presence, given her lucrative impact on the league’s revenue? Tune in for Troy’s response!

      The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Radio. 

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      39 min
    • NFL REPORT: Free Agency & Getting to Know 2024 Draft Class

      On today's episode of The NFL Report: Steve Wyche and James Palmer discuss potential trade destinations for Bears QB Justin Fields. Saints head Coach Dennis Allen joins the guys to talk about new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, scheming for Derek Carr and managing an aging roster. NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero stops by to chat about free agency, including potential scenarios for Kirk Cousins and Baker Mayfield. NFL analyst Bucky Brooks joins Steve from the HBCU combine to discuss standouts from the 2024 draft class, including a stacked wide receiver group.

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      51 min
    • Daniel Jeremiah's Mock Draft 2.0 + AFC North Championship Foundation

      Daniel Jeremiah and Lance Zierlein are back with a new episode of Move the Sticks. For the first half of the show, Daniel Jeremiah gives a breakdown of his full first round 2024 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 (1:56). Find out which quarterbacks will go in the first round, which position group is the deepest and if there are any surprise players that will sneak into the first round. For the rest of the show, the pair continue the Move the Sticks championship foundation series, as the guys look at every AFC North team and break down the team building blocks and championship foundations for each team in the division with help from the NFL Research team (25:55). Over the next few weeks, the crew will look at every team's foundational pieces in each division.

       

      Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.

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      45 min
    • A Super Bowl 58 Retrospective Special with Brian Baldinger

      Today on NFL Total Access The Podcast we are joined by Brian Baldinger. After having watched every snap of the Super Bowl multiple times he has chosen for us the play the player or the moment in each of the 4/4 and in overtime That defined this game

      These are the turning points these are the moments of magic and yes, the mistakes too that turned a Niners breakthrough victory a Chiefs dynasty, cementing victory.

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      49 min

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