The NFL returns to action tonight, and Coach Smith kicks it off on today's Call Sheet podcast with five fearless predictions on what we're likely to see throughout the league in 2026.

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On today's Call Sheet podcast, we examine the clock controversy that saved the University of Michigan an embarrassing home defeat over the weekend, and how the lack of transparency in football is eroding the public's trust in the credibility of the game.

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Mike McCarthy has determined his initial 53-man roster as head coach of the Steelers. There were some interesting additions, some surprising departures and an emphasis on versatility. What does McCarthy's roster tell us about the schemes we'll see on the field this season? Join us on this week's Chalk Talk as we dive in.

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On today's Hot Route episode of The Call Sheet podcast, tight ends coach Chris Armstrong of Kutztown University -- the #3 ranked team in Division II -- joins me to discuss the life of a college coach, and how winning football games at the college level is a product of the daily grind.

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For the first time since 2013, three NFL teams kept four quarterbacks on their final 53-man roster this year. Is that an outlier in roster construction or the dawn of a new reality? On today's Call Sheet podcast, we look at why the Falcons, Eagles and Steelers each kept four QBs, and at whether that may become a trend in coming years.

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The Steelers, Eagles and Falcons all kept four quarterbacks on their active rosters. The Jets kept just two. OBJ survived the cut in New York, while Aaron Donald returned to LA. The Chiefs are young again.

Join me as we discuss these moves -- and other interesting news from cutdown day -- on today's Call Sheet pod.

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Our follow-up to Thursday's preview show breaks down the Steelers' offense in the pre-season finale in Buffalo, and offers some thoughts on this weekend's impending roster cuts.

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On today's Hot Route episode of The Call Sheet podcast, Pez from Pez's Picks returns to discuss ten "Buy or Sell" items related to the 2026 NFL season -- including Baker Mayfield's revenge prospects, Jalen Hurts silencing his critics and whether Mike McCarthy can end the Steelers playoff win drought.

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Anyone who's ever coached football knows the first game of the season can be terrifying. So many unknowns. Have you prepared properly? How will your players respond? Will their practice habits translate? It's nerve-wracking.

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we discuss why the first game of the season is the scariest.

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On today's episode of The Call Sheet podcast, we discuss the case of several current NFL players who have petitioned the NCAA to return to college to play their fifth season of eligibility. Where does the case stand in the court system? And if it goes through -- as expected -- what are the ramifications for college football?

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