Insider Ari Meirov explains the importance of the moves the Bears made this offseason to fortify their offensive line including now extending Joe Thuney. He thinks that Chicago could take a step into being one of the top 10 OLs in the NFL. Plus, Ari gets into all the voting topics that will happen later today (tush push/playoff seeding) and a conversation about NFL players being allowed to compete in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics.

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Ari Meirov welcomes in Raiders General Manager John Spytek to discuss his 20+ years in the NFL from being an operations intern to leading the Raiders into their next chapter under Pete Carroll & Geno Smith. He discusses his relationship with Tom Brady, the Buccaneers & what he expects from the rookie Ashton Jeanty & the rest of the team in 2025. Plus, Ari talks the Eagles extending Nick Sirianni, bringing back Joe Douglas, and Fred Warner becoming the highest-paid MLB in NFL history.

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Ari Meirov breaks down the massive deal for Brock Purdy which pushes him from less than a million per year to a top-10 highest paid player in the NFL. Ari also examines what is next for the 49ers/star linebacker Fred Warner and which QB is going to get the big bucks next.

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Insider Ari Meirov reveals what he knows about Caleb Williams ALMOST deciding to say I won't play for the Bears and force them into taking someone else, force a trade to Vikings or even go to the UFL. Plus, Ari explains why the Ravens reinvested in Derrick Henry on a 2-year extension.

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Insider Ari Meirov dives into the 2025 NFL Schedule release and gives the 10 things that stood out to him most including the Steelers and the Jets squaring off in Week 1 with Aaron Rodgers' decision looming.

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Insider Ari Meirov loves the NFL schedule, but thinks the release could use some work, luckily he has a fix. Plus, Ari breaks down Trey Hendrickson's latest comments on his contract dispute with the Bengals.

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Insider Ari Meirov discusses the latest news surrounding Trey Hendrickson and his contract negotiations (or lack there of) with the Bengals, setting up Ari giving his 10 biggest contract disputes of the last decade (or so).

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Insider Ari Meirov dives into Derek Carr's decision to retire and what it means for the Saints future, including which of their 3 quarterbacks will be the Week 1 starter: Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler or Jake Haener?

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Insider Ari Meirov dives into the rookie contracts being signed around the NFL. He explains what can & can't be negotiated, reflects on the old rules, and gives his thoughts on what he would change if he was calling the shots. Plus, Ari talks Jadeveon Clowney being cut by the Panthers.

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Insider Ari Meirov explains why George Pickens has a chance to get a real fresh start and change his image after being traded by the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Dallas Cowboys. Ari highlights how close the Eagles got to trading Dallas Goedert before he reworked his deal with Philly, and an explainer why the Jaguars cut Gabe Davis.

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