It’s a special emergency episode of the The MMQB NFL Podcast, as Conor and Gary delve into the final (maybe?) settlement of the Deshaun Watson suspension.
Watson did a 180-degree turn on his apology soon after word of the settlement came out. What might Roger Goodell and the league think about that? And is there any mechanism in that settlement for this suspension to go past 11 games?
Also, looking at the messaging coming out of Watson’s camp—from his agent, his private quarterbacks coach and their surrogates—and a discussion of what happens when some journalists are desperate for access while others are not.
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The Deshaun Watson Suspension Is Settled… Maybe

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Offseason OTA's & Record Predictions

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down their predictions for the winner of each AFC division including how the Jets defense could have nine players worthy of pro bowl selections, why the Steelers could really surprise people with their combo of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, and why the Jim Harbaugh led Chargers could have a better record than people expect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Predicting AFC Division Winners

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Big Name Offseason Extensions

Conor Orr and Albert Breer react to the brutal schedules for the Jets and Steelers before discussing why the Dolphins should have gone after Kirk Cousins and why Mike McDaniel should get the chance to mold his own rookie quarterback. We also break down the quarterback competitions happening this offseason and which rookies should start and which ones should sit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dolphins Future & Rookie QB Competitions

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The Deshaun Watson Suspension Is Settled… Maybe

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