In this season-opening bonus episode of Scoop City, The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and former NFL QB Chase Daniel discuss what Dianna is hearing about the coaches on the hottest hot seats, what needs to happen for them to save their jobs and which coaches could replace them. Plus, Dianna and Chase make their Super Bowl picks. 

Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel

Producer: Marissa Dunn

Executive Producer: Michael Martinez

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Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel rip through the contract holdups headed into opening weekend. Will Trent Williams in San Francisco, Ja’Marr Chase in Cincinnati and Dak Prescott in Dallas all get their deals? Then, Chase and Dianna pick the four teams they each think will surprise us this season — good and bad. Finally, The Athletic’s Nate Taylor joins Scoop City to dish on Patrick Mahomes’ new weapons and the Chiefs’ biggest issue we may see right out of the gate.

Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel

Producer: Marissa Dunn

Executive Producer: Michael Martinez

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Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini

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Dianna Russini sits down with Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to chat about the attack he’s building with his new team and what he’s looking for out of the quarterback position. Dianna starts the show digging into the news about Brandon Aiyuk finally signing an extension in San Francisco. Then, Dianna and Chase Daniel dissect the quarterback situation in New England, where Jacoby Brissett just won the job, and whether rookie QB Spencer Rattler might see snaps in New Orleans this year. Plus, Browns tight end David Njojku stops by to explain why he hates cottage cheese and why his QB Deshaun Watson is underrated.

Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel

Producer: Marissa Dunn

Executive Producer: Michael Martinez

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Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini

Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel

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The Athletic’s Mike Sando joins Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel to discuss his annual NFL Quarterback Tiers project, a ranking of the league’s top quarterbacks based on an exhaustive survey of coaches and executives - and how reigning MVP Lamar Jackson is still second tier in the eyes of many around the league. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about CeeDee Lamb reaching a contract agreement with the Cowboys and Ja’Marr Chase reporting for practice in Cincinnati.

Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel

Producer: Marissa Dunn

Executive Producer: Michael Martinez

Follow Scoop City on YouTube 

Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini

Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel

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Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love takes a break from a recent practice to join Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel and chat about the contract that made him the top-paid quarterback in NFL history, what’s next for a team with a core group of young players, what he learned backing up Aaron Rodgers and how he sizes up his receivers. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about the league’s biggest unresolved contract questions, from Brandon Aiyuk to CeeDee Lamb. Plus, on the heels of Dianna taking her family to see a Scoop City billboard in Times Square, they dish on the toughest places parents can take their kids.

Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel

Producer: Marissa Dunn

Executive Producer: Michael Martinez

Follow Scoop City on YouTube 

Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini

Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton sits down with Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel to talk about the moment he knew Bo Nix was the guy, the draft day drama to select Nix and why he’s confident in this year’s team. Plus, Chase shares his thoughts from his special behind-the-scenes access with the Broncos and Dianna reveals another travel horror story, this time of her own making.

Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel

Producer: Marissa Dunn

Executive Producer: Michael Martinez

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Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini

Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel

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Dianna Russini catches up with Justin Jefferson, the top-paid receiver in the NFL, and Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell about the team’s post-Kirk Cousins plans at quarterback and the progress rookie QB J.J. McCarthy was making before his season-ending injury. Dianna and co-host Chase Daniel also share what they’re hearing and thinking about the Cleveland Browns and what’s at stake for Deshaun Watson this season. Plus, they share with each other the things they both fear most.

Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel

Producer: Marissa Dunn

Executive Producer: Michael Martinez

Follow Scoop City on YouTube 

Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini

Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel

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Dianna Russini shares with Chase Daniel what she’s hearing about Haason Reddick demanding a trade from the Jets and the latest with the Brandon Aiyuk saga in San Francisco and CeeDee Lamb holding out in Dallas. Then, Chase gives Dianna his takes on how rookie quarterbacks performed in this weekend’s slate of preseason games, from J.J. McCarthy to Bo Nix. Plus, Dianna catches up with Washington Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury to hear about how his rookie quarterback, Jayden Daniels, is developing so far this preseason.

Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel

Producer: Marissa Dunn

Executive Producer: Michael Martinez

Follow Scoop City on YouTube 

Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini

Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel

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Houston Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans sits down with Dianna Russini to chat about his team’s mission to improve on last year’s breakout season, C.J. Stroud’s development, his new weapon Stefon Diggs, leadership and how important vibes are in his locker room. Dianna and Chase Daniel also share what they’re hearing about this season’s biggest mystery so far: just what is going to happen with San Francisco and Brandon Aiyuk and do any rumors about potential trades have any truth to them?

Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel

Producer: Marissa Dunn

Executive Producer: Michael Martinez

Follow Scoop City on YouTube 

Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini

Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel

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Dianna Russini shares with Chase Daniel what she learned about the Texans after crashing their practice in Ohio on Monday, where she got some time with Stefon Diggs. The two also share what they’re hearing and thinking about the speed of the Kansas City receiving corps - and whether we’re closer to seeing Justin Fields as the starting QB in Pittsburgh. They also check in with The Athletic’s Dan Duggan about his beat covering the Giants, fresh off him catching the fight that erupted in their joint practice with the Lions. And to close out the show, Dianna and Chase share their thoughts about the biggest moments of the Olympics so far and who they think should represent the United States when flag football is a sport at the 2028 games.

Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel

Producer: Marissa Dunn

Executive Producer: Michael Martinez

Follow Scoop City on YouTube 

Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini

Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel

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