The @shutdownpodcast cohorts are back at their home base, podcasting for your listening pleasure (thanks to @appreciatethepatience for hospitality last week). They begin by examining Melvin Gordon’s decision to hold out on @chargers unless he receives a new contract. Does he deserve a new deal or do the Chargers tell him to pound sand and report to camp? They shift gears to discuss recent reports that the NFL desires an 18 game regular season in the next labor agreement. Rob (@robbusolo) argues against game expansion while @chuckgregory35 passionately demands as much football as possible (stats also provided) before they reach consensus on what’s likely to occur. The pod ends with a quick examination of the Padres embarrassing 2nd half start and what trade outcomes await before the July 31st deadline.

Timestamps:

6:55 - Melvin Gordon Holdout

27:05 - NFL 18 Game Season Discussion

43:31 - Padres Weekly Recap