The Update with Adam Copeland

Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic Giants Writer Grant Brisbee to talk about the Giants playing better baseball lately. The guys talk about all the Giants walk-off wins they have had recently in this current spell of good baseball. They talk about why the bullpen has struggled and the starting rotation has been pretty impressive. They talk about what big star the Giants should go after and how they need to bring back Carlos Rodon. And they talk about how good of a pick up JD Davis has been so far for the Giants.

This is the last episode of The Update and we'd like to thank everyone for listening to the show. We'd like to thank all the Kate Scott for starting off The Update and handing it to Adam. And we'd like to thank all the great guests that have joined us over the years. See you guys soon...

-You can follow Adam on Twitter @Adamcopes

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic 49ers Writer Matt Barrows to talk about what he saw in the 49ers win vs GB. The quick preseason is 1 game in and Matt talks about some of the biggest positives & negatives that he saw in the win vs the Packers and how some injuries have already popped up in the Niners secondary.

-You can check out all of Matt's great 49ers coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/matt-barrows/

-You can hear Matt on The Athletic 49ers Podcast "Here's The Catch" by visiting: https://theathletic.com/podcast/18-heres-the-catch/ or wherever you get your podcasts.

-You can follow Matt on Twitter @mattbarrows

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Adam Copeland is joined by Azcardinals.com Writer Darren Urban to preview the 2022 Arizona Cardinals. Kyler Murray has a new extension and the pressure is on him to get Arizona back to the playoffs. Darren talks about how Kyler has some things to work on and having the offense come together and be healthy is a huge key. He talks about how there are some concerns on defense with the secondary and pass rush. And he talks about what is the plan in the backfield with some of their different weapons they have.

-You can check out all of Darren’s great Cardinals coverage by visiting: https://www.azcardinals.com/

-You can follow him on Twitter @Cardschatter 

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Adam Copeland is joined by KNBR 49ers Pre & Postgame Show Radio Host John Lund to talk about how the 49ers look heading into their 1st preseason game. John talks about how Trey Lance has looked so far in camp and if there is any concern with the "numbers" he has put up. They break down the 49ers backfield and how they are very different then last season. John talks about how it looks like Brandon Aiyuk is ready to take the next step. And how the o-line is very inexperienced and has a few question marks.

-You can hear John on KNBR 680/104.5 with Greg Papa 10a-2p Monday-Friday & you can hear him on pre/postgame of 49ers games.

-You can follow John on Twitter @JohnLundRadio

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic Padres Writer Dennis Lin to talk about the Pads trading for Juan Soto and if they gave up too much to get him. The Padres were the winners of the Juan Soto Trade Deadline sweepstakes and Dennis talks about what went into the big trade. He talks about if the Padres gave up too much for Soto and what are the chances of signing him to an extension. And he talks about what are the plans for Fernando Tatis Jr when he comes back from his rehab assignment.

-You can read all of Dennis Lin's great Padres coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/dennis-lin/

-You can follow him on Twitter @dennistlin

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic Rams Writer Jourdan Rodrigue to preview the 2022 LA Rams. The Rams look to be the top of the NFC West heading into the season and Jourdan talks about why they might be even better than last year's team. She talks about some of the Rams big offseason additions and a healthy Cam Akers could be a big plus as well. And she talks about issues that Matt Stafford is having with his arm and if it is believed to be a serious thing.

-You can check out all of Jourdan's great Rams coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/jourdan-rodrigue/

-You can hear Jourdan & Rich Hammond break down the Rams on the "11 Personal Podcast" on the Athletic Podcast Network by visiting: https://theathletic.com/podcast/65-11-personnel/

-And you can follow Jourdan on Twitter @JourdanRodrigue

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic Giants Writer Grant Brisbee to talk about the Giants lack of big moves at the Deadline. The Giants made 4 very minor moves at the Deadline with only 1 major league player coming back in return and Grant gives his thoughts on the moves. The Giants offer to the Nats for Soto was declined and Grant talks about if there is concern over the Giants minor league prospects. The guys talk about if the Giants need to change their approach for the offseason in trying to lure a big name free agent. And Grant talks about if fans should be upset that the Giants didn't trade Carlos Rodón.

-You can read all the great stuff from Grant by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/grant-brisbee/

-You can listen to Grant & Andrew Baggarly on "Baggs & Brisbee" podcast by visiting: https://theathletic.com/podcast/14-baggs-and-brisbee/ or wherever you get your podcasts

-And you can follow Grant on Twitter @GrantBrisbee

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic 49ers Writer David Lombardi to talk about Deebo Samuel's new deal & how the team has looked 1 week into camp. Deebo has a brand new 3 year extension and David talks about how the deal finally got done and how rb carries were never an issue for Deebo in the new deal. David gives his thoughts on how the running backs have looked so far in camp. He also talks about the great start to camp from Brandon Aiyuk. And he breaks down how Trey Lance has looked so far vs a very impressive 49ers defense.

-You can read all of David's great 49ers coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/david-lombardi/

-You can hear him along with Matt Barrows on the 49ers Podcast "Here's The Catch" on the Athletic Podcast Network by visiting: https://theathletic.com/podcast/18-heres-the-catch/ or anywhere you get your podcasts.

-And you can follow David on Twitter @LombardiHimself

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic Seahawks Writer Michael-Shawn Dugar to preview the 2022/23 Seattle Seahawks. A big offseason up in Seattle that saw Russell Wilson being traded and release of star LB Bobby Wagner. Michael talks about the current QB battle between Lock & Geno Smith. He gives his thoughts on what are the strongest and weakest parts of the team. And what the Seahawks need to do this season to get back to the Playoffs.

-You can read all of Michael's great Seahawks coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/michael-shawn-dugar/

-You can hear Michael break down the Seahawks every week on the "Seahawks Man 2 Man" Podcast on The Athletic Podcast Network by visiting: https://theathletic.com/podcast/69-man-2-man/ or wherever you get your podcasts

-And you can follow Michael on Twitter @MikeDugar

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic Senior NFL Writer Mike Sando to break down his 2022 QB Tiers. Mike gives his biggest surprise movers up and down in the QB Tiers for this season. Aaron Rodgers is #1 and Mike talks about if Rodgers will have any fall off after losing Adams. And he talks about where Trey Lance went on the list and what people in the league think of going from Jimmy G to the rookie.

-You can check out Mike's QB Tiers article by visiting: https://theathletic.com/3443022/2022/07/25/nfl-best-quarterbacks-tiers/

-You can read all of Mike's NFL coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/mike-sando/

-And you can follow him on Twitter @SandoNFL

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