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Micah Parsons has been traded. We break down who actually won the deal, why Jerry Jones thinks Dallas can win more this way, and whether this is the kind of roster math we feared with the Trey Hendrickson situation. Plus: the new highest-paid non-QB list and whether GMs are making hard calls…or missing obvious ones.

NFL
- Parsons trade reaction: winners/losers, scheme fallout, cap flexibility vs. elite edge scarcity
- Jerry Jones's logic: short-term wins, locker-room dynamics, leverage in 2025
- Non-QB money boom: where edge, WR, and LT sit now—and why it’s getting wild
- Are these “hard decisions” actually obvious? What smart rooms do differently

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
- TEXAS vs OHIO STATE — why this opener is all-time hype and where the edges really are
- Notre Dame vs Miami: vibes, matchups, and Marcus Freeman’s message (“not denied, just delayed”)
- UNC with Belichick: what that partnership could actually change
- Boise State got smacked — life without Ashton Jeanty
- Notre Dame Shoutout: Shane Gillis + Marcus Freeman

0:00 - Show Intro
0:26 - NFL IN SHOCK: Dallas Trades Micah Parsons
8:22 - NFL Negotiations + Sack King Hendrickson vs Micah Parsons
17:50 - Did Jerry Jones and the Cowboys WIN or LOSE On The Micah Trade?
19:30 - College Football Preview 
25:55 -  Texas vs Ohio State + The Arch Manning Hype
30:45 - North Carolina Football + Bill Belichick  Era
33:28 - LSU vs Clemson: A Clash of Coaching Philosophies
35:20 - Notre Dame vs Miami + Marcus Freeman's Undeniable Leadership

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The Cleveland Browns and Shedeur Sander saga continues, with conspiracies popping up about the way head coach Kevin Stefanski has been handling his reps and development.  Couple that with the fact that Shedeur's brother, Shiloh Sanders, was ejected from his final preseason game and then released the next day, and you've got some theories swirling. Micah Parsons added some interesting elements to his ongoing negotiations with Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys as he was seen "lounging" around on the sideline during the preseason game.  On the college football front, the Farmaggedon classic kicked off the College Football Season in Dublin, Ireland, and the Alfieri brothers debate whether or not it is appropriate for college football to be kicking off it's season in a foreign country.

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The New York Giants might have the most exciting QB room in the NFL. With Russell Wilson providing a steady floor and Jaxson Dart flashing real upside, we break down why this combo works, what Dart already does at an NFL level, and the timeline for a clean handoff—without overreacting to preseason noise.

Today’s lineup
- Giants QB Room Deep Dive: Russ’s value on operation/protection, Dart’s traits that travel, and the start-date debate
- Bears extend Tyson Bagent (backup market & why stories matter but reps matter more)
- Colts backup dynamics with Anthony Richardson (agent noise vs. development)
- Cowboys drama: Jerry Jones vs. Micah Parsons’ leverage plays—good move or 2025 distraction?
- Patriots: why Mike Vrabel’s tone on leaks screams “buttoned up” (and why that wins in November)
- College Football Corner: new Notre Dame logo—erosion of tradition or healthy refresh?

0:00 - Intro
0:14 - NY Giants Shows Promise - Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart, & Jameis Winston
8:57 - A Chicago Bears Cool Moment with QB Tyson Bagent
14:31 - Who Is The BEST Backup QB in the NFL?
16:34 - Are NFL Players' Agents Helping or Hurting?
18:25 - NFL Legend's Rules for Drafting A College QB To The NFL
22:10 - Dallas Cowboys: Micah's Social Media & Jerry Jones FLAMES Agents
32:33 - Why Vrabel & The Patriots Are About to Make A Run in 2025
35:25 - Notre Dame Football Logo Redesign: Tradition vs New Age Chase

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Daniel Jones was named the Colts’ starter over Anthony Richardson. We break down whether this is a smart short-term floor play or the start of another QB carousel—and what it does to Richardson’s development clock.

What we cover

- Why staffs sometimes pick operation & protection over raw upside
- Age & reps: how many real games QBs usually need before they stabilize
- The Browns-style QB carousel tax and how teams waste prime rosters
- Best defense of the move (install speed, turnover control) vs. best indictment (ceiling capped, message to the locker room)

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The Bears surprised the haters with a preseason win full of identity: WRs cracking down, cleaner operation, and a QB who looked in command. If that travels, we may owe Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson an apology... Then we dig into the Bengals opening the door on Trey Hendrickson, what that means for the Bengals playoff future, and quick hits on Ashton Jeanty, Abdul Carter’s number ask, and Shedeur’s media game.

Today’s lineup:
- Bears’ statement win: why WR crack/replace changes the run game & play-action, and what looked different with Caleb
- Ben Johnson buy-in: Luther Burden III finishing blocks = team standard
- Bengals & Trey Hendrickson: the blindside/edge tax of moving your finisher; can anyone defend the decision?
- Ashton Jeanty: contact balance  = NFL role that plays on money downs
- Abdul Carter’s LT request: rookie optics vs. legend protocol—how to handle it
Shedeur: cool confidence or just take the compliment? what leaders say at QB

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Apology?: Bears Culture, Ben Johnson, & Caleb Williams
11:19 - Bengals Bungle: Trey Hendrickson Hits The NFL Trade Block
21:53 - Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty Is A Real Football Guy
26:26 - Giants Jaxson Dart & Abdul Carter: Welcome to the NFL Moments
31:55 - Browns GM and Shedeur Sanders

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The Rundown:
Joint-practice chaos: coaches in the middle, players boiling over. What that means for install, leadership, and two-minute trust.

Miami heat: growing noise around the Dolphins—does it point back to McDaniel’s program or just August tension?

Bills lock in James Cook: why his TD production is off the charts. But will his usage change that? Don't worry, we'll get into why the extension still makes sense for Josh Allen and the Bills.

Rookies & headlines: Why Shedeur Sander's is a bigger asset than you think for the Cleveland Browns.

CFB quick hits: one “fair take or nah?” we actually like + Nebraska’s punter moment.

0:00 - Show Stories: NFL and College Football
0:35 - NFL Joint Practices, Fights, and Coach Leadership
6:07 - Is the Dolphins and Mike McDaniel Experiment Over?
10:06 - Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers' Needs 
11:46 - PAID: James Cook Is Overproducing for the Buffalo Bills 
20:15 - Is Sean McDermott on the HOT SEAT in Buffalo?
24:40 - Sheduer Sanders Update And Impact
27:50 - Fall Weddings VS Football Season
32:40 - College Football Coach Makes Impassioned Plea To Players
43:40 - Homesick: Nebraska Punter's Emotional Press Conference

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A new QB tier list is making the rounds—and it’s cooked. Who do you trust for the final drive—and why?
We’ll also hit what Brady’s been telling today’s QBs and whether KC focus is slipping—but this episode is about the order.

0:00 -  This QB Tier Is Broken: accuracy vs. creation, and who you trust in chaos
5:20 Tom Brady’s message to today’s QBs (yes, including Joe Burrow)
9:40 - Jerry Jones’ “soap opera” Cowboys: marketing genius or culture tax?
25:12 - Cam Heyward vs. Rodgers: hypocrisy or honest leadership in Pittsburgh?
30:45 -  Travis Kelce’s GQ moment: fame vs. football and what that signals for KC

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Week 1 of the NFL preseason is wrapped — but are we buying the hype? Shedeur Sanders impresses, Joe Flacco’s all smiles, and Shedeur even claps back at a journalist. Meanwhile, the Lions and Falcons run out the clock for a wild but well-meaning in-game strike. Should the NFL just scrap preseason entirely? The Jaguars find a kicker who nails a 70-yarder, and Travis Hunter makes his debut. Plus, Drew Brees claims he could be a top-3 broadcaster right now, Justin Rose pulls off a dramatic golf playoff win at 45, and UFC just landed on Paramount+.

0:00 - Preseason Highlights & Should the NFL Abolish Preseason?
1:22 - Why Rookie QB Jaxson Dart Shows Promise for New York Giants
6:40 - Browns Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders Shows Out In NFL Debut 
10:15 - The NFL's Brewing Broadcaster Brawl
15:20 - Is This OK? Shedeur Sanders Confronts Journalist For Negative Coverage
18:18 - Another NFL Preseason Game Ends in a Tie...
19:50 - Why This NFL Position Was Just Saved By One Guy & The Record That Never Was
24:47 - Bad Day, Generational Athlete: Travis Hunter Is A Freak Of Nature
30:30 - It's a Brotherhood: Detroit Lions & Atlanta Falcons Made Football History
34:00 - Should the NFL Abandon the Preseason?
37:41 - Inspirational Competitor: Justin Rose WINS At 45-Years Old
43:10 - UFC's MASSIVE News

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Caleb Williams might deserve an apology… or maybe not. NFL fans, meanwhile, deserve a break — the constant platform shuffling is making it harder (and pricier) than ever to watch games.

In preseason action, Anthony Richardson goes down, Daniel Jones struggles, and Riley Leonard shows flashes on the ground but not through the air. Colts fans may be hurting, but rookie Tyler Warren is already looking like the real deal. Shedeur Sanders gets the start — what should we expect?

Jameis Winston is bringing pure positivity to New York, Marshawn Lynch has a new side quest with a camera, and we ask: why do legends turn to photography?

Plus, Archie Manning says Arch isn’t going pro next year.0:00 - Intro To Show Stories
2:16 - Do We Owe Bears QB Caleb Williams An Apology?
6:12 - PSA TO NFL Fans: It Will Cost You To Enjoy Football
8:53 - Colts Crumble, Anthony Richardson's Performance, & QB Development
15:16 - Glimmer of Hope for Colts: TE Tyler Warren
16:34 - Browns QB Shedeur Sanders 1st NFL Game 
18:03 - WILD Narrative: Ashton Jeanty A Bust?
20:14 - New York Giants Have A GIANT In The QB Room
21:33 - NFL Legend Marshawn Lynch & Why Retired Athletes Dive Into Photography
28:34 - DEBATE: Do Ties In NFL & Other Pro Leagues Help Or Hurt The Game?
34:50 - Why Arch Manning Is The Right Leader At The Right Time: Texas Longhorn News
40:30 - Sheduer Sander's Opportunity to Prove Haters Wrong

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After getting roasted all weekend, the Chicago Bears turned up the intensity in practice, and Caleb Williams finally showed out. Meanwhile, in Cleveland, another new QB enters the mix, while Shedeur Sanders starts preseason Game 1. Are they throwing him to the wolves, or is this his chance to prove he belongs?

Aaron Rodgers is being called 'washed' after a rough Steelers camp moment. Is he done, or just laying low? We also dive into Patrick Mahomes’ ridiculous lead in playoff wins, Justin Herbert’s reunion with Keenan Allen, and the leash length for both him and Chargers' Head Coach Jim Harbaugh.

Plus: The Dallas Cowboys’ visor-gate, Washington's Jayden Daniels' mom is back in the headlines, and a hot take on 2x Super Bowl winner and 2x Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning being the most overrated NFL player of all time.

In college football, we react to the Top 25 Coaches Poll, and preview the historic Texas vs Ohio State opener. Pressure’s on for Arch Manning and Sark.

0:00 - NFL Bans..., Rodgers Slowing?, Dallas Disaster?, & New College Football Coaches Ranking
1:43 - WHY? 49ers TE George Kittle Is NOT Happy About This NFL Ruling
5:00 - Which Coaches and Teams Embrace The Physicality In NFL Camp?
9:50 - Is Chicago Bears QB Caleb WIlliams Turning A Corner?
14:40 - Why Cleveland Browns Add ANOTHER QB
16:53 - Is QB Shedeur Sanders Set Up To Fail Or Getting An Opportunity?
21:18 - Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers: Washed Or Ready To Win?
23:00 - WILD: Playoff Wins For NFL Starting QBs Comparison Is Shocking
26:46 - LA Chargers Are STACKED, But Will They Win?
31:00 - Dallas Cowboys & Visor Hat Gate
34:15 - Jayden Daniels & Social Media Posts
37:52 - MOST Overrated NFL Players Of ALL TIME
40:30 - CFB Preseason Coaches Poll Released 
43:45 - Stories, Drama, & Hard Knocks

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