In this debut episode, we’re diving headfirst into the biggest stories shaking up the NFL landscape. ESPN just bought the NFL Network — what does that mean for coverage, control, and the future of sports media? The NFL bans smelling salts — is it about player safety or PR? And Micah Parsons still doesn’t have a contract — is Dallas playing with fire?If you’re looking for lukewarm opinions, change the channel.This is HOT TAKES, presented by The NotBland Show.Unfiltered. Unscripted. Unapologetic.