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The NFL's paradoxical "legal tampering" period has begun with both unusual activity and non-activity. This week on the Weak-Side Podcast, Conor and Jenny discuss the early free-agency headlines, including...

*The Patriots made an uncharacteristic splash as soon as free agency opened, signing Matt Judon, Jalen Mills, Davon Godchaux and Jonnu Smith (plus Nelson Agholor after we recorded the show). What does this tell us about Bill Belichick's path forward after missing the playoffs last season?

*Drew Brees officially retired Sunday, creating a void that will be hard to replace. We know Taysom Hill is in the Saints' 2021 plans; will any other QBs be as well?

*The Buccaneers re-signed Shaq Barrett, who joins Chris Godwin and Lavonte David as key free agents from the Super Bowl team who will be staying put. Can Tom Brady and the Bucs run it back in 2021?

*Plus, The Orracle predicts a dream team-y 2021, and the Vrentas Consensus weighs in on what position group will account for the most important free-agent signings.

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Free agency hasn't opened yet but Dak Prescott is already the big winner, earning a four-year, $160 million contract from the Cowboys after two years of fruitless talks that the team probably regrets now. On this week's Weak-Side Podcast, Conor and Jenny discuss the big win for Dak, as well as...

*Their guesses for the biggest surprises of free agency (both involve quarterbacks).

*What impact the Rams and Eagles' trades might have on other QB movement in the years to come, thanks to a question from Tom in the UK.

*The Patriots QB situation for 2021 and beyond, prompted by a truly wild QB hypothetical suggested by loyal listener Crime Dog.

*An awesome new OT proposal, the "Spot and Choose," put forth by the Baltimore Ravens.

And, the Orracle predicts Zach Ertz's next destination. Loyal listeners, we want to keep hearing from you! Email us at [email protected] or leave us a message at our brand-new voicemail line: 929-445-7349.

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J.J. Watt's trail of clues ultimately led to the desert, and his free-agent decision gave us some meaty news on a Monday in March. This week on the Weak-Side Podcast, Conor and Jenny discuss...

*The reaction to Watt's decision to go to Arizona, and what it says that two one-time faces of the Texans are now playing together on another team.

*Will the Seahawks actually trade Russell Wilson, or is a quarterback exerting his influence in this way to get what he wants the new normal? 

*The top candidates for franchise tags this year, and if there will be fewer players playing on the tag this season as a result of the pandemic-depleted cap.

*The latest in Conor Orr's How-To Series: A Quarterback's Guide to Forcing Their Way Out of Town.

*One telling hiring metric in the NFL's 2021 Coaching Demographics Report.

Also, listen to the end for a revelation about the persistence of the AOL Away Message culture. Loyal listeners, we want to keep hearing from you! Email us at [email protected] or leave us a message at our brand-new voicemail line: 929-445-7349.

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Conor and Jenny issued a call for mail and you responded! It's time for another mailbag episode of The Weak-Side Podcast, and our listeners prompted the hosts to discuss...

+Between Stafford and McVay, Goff and Campbell and Wentz and Reich, it's wedding season for QBs and coaches. Which newlyweds will stay married, and which are headed for a split?

+Jarett Stidham's future in New England, and the possibility of Ryan Fitzpatrick signing with the Patriots for a full AFC East sweep.

+Potential trade compensation for Deshaun Watson, and which QB the Texans may get back in return.

+Reece from Australia's bucket-list NFL tour and our reviews of the best game-day atmospheres in the NFL.

+A bonus book recommendation from Rob, who has introduced Conor to the wORRld of pun competitions.

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Regular listeners of the Weak-Side Podcast agree that "The Orracle" is the show's must-listen segment every week. But how accurate is soothsayer Conor Orr? This week, thanks to some expert record-keeping by producer Shelby Royston, we hold Orr accountable with some of his best—and worst—predictions.  Join us as we revisit nine of Orr's predictions this season on topics including:

*The coordinator he projected to to be the hottest darkhorse candidate of this hiring cycle.

*The futures of the Giants' quarterback, general manager, midseason flier at running back and division race.

*How the NFC West would unfurl, including the team he thought would win a Week 11 showdown as well as his choice for division champion.

*His mid-October pick for Week 5 pick for the Offensive Rookie of the Year.

*The prognosis of the eventual Super Bowl LV champions.

If you have any thoughts on The Orracle's batting average, or any questions overall, please email us at [email protected] or leave us a message at our brand-new voicemail line: 929-445-7349. We'll do a mailbag episode in the weeks to come.

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Tampa Bay won a Super Bowl at home, Tom Brady won his seventh ring and there is some oat milk commercial everyone is talking about. This week on the Weak-Side Podcast, Conor and Jenny discuss the conclusion to an NFL season like none other, including....

*The scene from the streets of Tampa, Brady's rented waterfront mansion and the first (and hopefully last) pandemic Super Bowl...

*How things came together for Brady and the Bucs to win sooner than even they thought, and what Brady's millionth Super Bowl means for his legacy....

*Can the Bucs or the Chiefs return to the Super Bowl next season?

*The unanswered, lingering questions from Brady's on-field feud with Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu...

*The back-channeling spiciness that's ahead in what's shaping up to be an unprecedented offseason of QB movement and player power.

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Conor and Jenny convene after a long day of Zoom interviews in the middle of a nor'easter, a far cry from their poolside recording of The Weak-Side Podcast in Miami this time last year. This week, the podcast hosts discussed...

*The first virtual Super Bowl week and what it means for players, media and fans.

*The blockbuster trade that stole headlines this weekend, and what it means that the Rams went all in on Matthew Stafford.

*If "the player," aka Deshaun Watson, is past the point of no return with the Texans.

*What this week says—if anything—about Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and where the credit lies for the Patriots dynasty.

*Their very non-committal and subject-to-change Super Bowl picks, and an open call to hear yours (remember: the more guesses the better!).

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The Super Bowl LV matchup is set, and if you are already tired of the Old Goat-Baby Goat storyline, Conor is here for you. This week on the Weak-Side Podcast, Conor and Jenny also discussed...

*The potential ramifications of Matt LaFleur's Decision to kick the FG instead of giving Aaron Rodgers another chance to score a TD.

 *Why opponents must be aggressive to beat the Chiefs, and if the Bucs are up to the task.

*Other Super Bowl storylines to satisfy those who are already over hearing about Brady vs Mahomes.

*What could be an unprecedented offseason of quarterbacks on the move, with Matthew Stafford, Deshaun Watson and Aaron Rodgers all potentially playing in different uniforms next season, and if this is a new era of NFL player empowerment.

*Why the NFL needs to change its rules this offseason to delay the head coach hiring season for all teams until after the Super Bowl.

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The Divisional Round matchups didn't quite live up to the hype, but loyal listeners know the Weak-Side Podcast doesn't concern itself with hype. This week, Conor and Jenny discussed....

*Which of the four teams that lost this weekend—the Rams, Ravens, Browns and Saints—has the brightest future.

*Grades for each of the new head coach hires so far (hint: the once-retired college coach did not fare so well) as well as the NFL's continued dearth of Black head coaches.

*A Bills-Chiefs Preview: The Chiefs wait for news on Patrick Mahomes' health after he was placed into the concussion protocol following a hit in Sunday's game, and Conor's optimism for the Bills is unabated.

*A Bucs-Packers preview: Loyal listener Pete was way ahead of the Weak-Side Pod in his Tampa Bay enthusiasm—but Conor and Jenny still can't pick against the Packers this week.

*If Deshaun Watson is really on his way out of Houston, and which teams are possible trade destinations (aside from, you know, all of them).

And, as hearing from our readers is most important, this week Conor and Jenny want to know: Can anyone tell us what happened at the end of Grease? Leave your answer in a review or write to us at [email protected].

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This week on the Weak-Side Podcast, Conor and Jenny break down Wild-Card Weekend, starting with the Browns' assertive win against the division rival Steelers, setting up next week's meeting with the Chiefs at Arrowhead and raising questions about Ben Roethlisberger's Steelers future. They also discuss the big news of the week, the Eagles parting ways with Super Bowl-winning head coach Doug Pederson, and reports that Deshaun Watson could want out of Houston amid the latest Texans turmoil. For next week's divisional-round games, Conor and Jenny are in agreement on Packers having the upper hand against the Rams, but have different favorites in the three other matchups. Finally, Conor's Orracle projects the future of simulcasts, while Vrentas issues her Consensus that Bill Belichick should decline to accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump. Also: Can anyone tell us what time zone Hawaii is in? 

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