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Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the biggest storylines from NFL training camp on Fully Loaded Episode 109, diving into the league's most fascinating quarterback battles and predicting who will win starting jobs in Minnesota, Atlanta, and Arizona. CC explains why Kyler Murray could revive his career with the Vikings, why Michael Penix has the edge over Tua in Atlanta, and why Carson Beck may have to wait for his opportunity in Arizona.

The conversation then shifts to the Arizona Cardinals' gambling scandal after a top executive was suspended indefinitely, whether NFL personnel should receive lifetime bans for betting, Lamar Jackson's shocking drop in the NFL Top 100 rankings, and why rookie quarterbacks should (or shouldn't) start immediately. CC also explains why offensive linemen are fined for showing up overweight, whether the NFL's inevitable 18-game schedule is good for the sport, and where LeBron James could finish his legendary career. The episode wraps with fan questions covering Chad Johnson's Hall of Fame case, the NFL's hottest coaching seats, Randy Moss on the basketball court, and more.

WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE

(0:00) Trailer
(1:39) Welcome to Fully Loaded Episode 109
(3:42) Predicting the NFL's biggest quarterback battles (Minnesota, Atlanta & Arizona) (20:40) Arizona Cardinals executive suspended over gambling scandal
(26:15) Did NFL players disrespect Lamar Jackson in the Top 100?
(31:12) Should rookie quarterbacks start immediately?
(38:20) Why NFL players get fined for being overweight
(45:18) Is an 18-game NFL season inevitable?
(55:30) LeBron James' free agency is holding up the NBA
(1:05:10) Does Chad Johnson belong in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
(1:11:05) Fan Questions

TOPICS COVERED

NFL Quarterback Battles

Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota
Michael Penix Jr. vs. Tua Tagovailoa in Atlanta
Carson Beck's future in Arizona
Should rookie quarterbacks start from Day 1?

NFL News & Business

Arizona Cardinals gambling investigation
Lamar Jackson's dramatic NFL Top 100 ranking drop
Offensive linemen being fined for weight
Why the NFL is pushing toward an 18-game season

NBA Headlines

LeBron James' free agency decision
Which team gives LeBron his best chance at a fifth championship?

Fan Questions

Does Chad Johnson deserve the Hall of Fame?
Which NFL head coaches are on the hottest seat?
Randy Moss' basketball game
Best wide receiver duos ever

More community questions and reactions

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Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike dive into the running back market on Fully Loaded Episode 108, breaking down what B.J. Robinson's contract should look like as he chases Saquon Barkley's record-setting deal. CC and Shawn also dig into the case for more kickers and punters in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, why the "hold-in" has replaced the traditional holdout as the smartest leverage play in the NFL, and whether the league will ever move toward fully guaranteed contracts like the NBA. The back half of the show turns into a wild NBA offseason recap, LeBron James informing the Lakers he's exploring his options for next season, the surprising Jaylen Brown-for-Paul George trade, and the frozen Kawhi Leonard deal tied to the Clippers' alleged salary-cap workaround, plus a debate on the greatest wide receiver duos of all time and the football skill that simply can't be taught. CC also answers fan questions on Chad Johnson's route running, Ohio State's QB battle, and the Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl outlook.

WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE

(0:00) Trailer
(1:34) Welcome to Fully Loaded Episode 108
(2:05) Running back market — can Robinson become the highest-paid RB (6:14) Kickers in the Hall of Fame
(9:26) Players declining to practice until contract situation is addressed (12:07) Should NFL contracts be fully guaranteed like the NBA?
(17:35) LeBron James declining the Lakers — where will he end up (23:39) Jaylen Brown traded to the Sixers
(25:30) It's refreshing that Jaylen isn't like everybody else
(29:56) Kawhi Leonard trade is on hold
(34:16) The most valuable football skill you can't teach
(36:54) The greatest individual playoff run in NFL history
(39:02) The greatest wide receiver duo of all time
(42:56) Chad Johnson's route running
(44:07) Ohio State's backup quarterback
(46:40) Can Dallas make a run to the Super Bowl this year
(48:20) Is route running overrated

TOPICS COVERED

NFL Business & Contracts

- B.J. Robinson and the running back market
- Guaranteed vs. non-guaranteed NFL contracts
- The "hold-in" strategy replacing traditional holdouts
- Kicker/punter Hall of Fame standards

NBA Offseason Shake-Up

- LeBron James informing the Lakers he'll test the market
- Jaylen Brown traded to Philadelphia for Paul George
- Kawhi Leonard's frozen trade to Toronto amid an NBA investigation

Player & Legacy Debates

- Greatest WR duos ever (Rice/T.O., Moss/Carter, Swann/Stallworth, Holt/Bruce,
Harrison/Wayne)
- The one skill in football that can't be taught (contact instincts)
- Greatest individual playoff run in NFL history (Fitzgerald, Montana, T.D.)

Fan Questions

- Chad Johnson's route-running technique
- Ohio State QB Tavien St. Clair's outlook
- Dallas Cowboys' path to a Super Bowl run

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Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the biggest storylines in the NFL heading into the season, starting with Dak Prescott's bold declaration that the playoffs are the floor for the Dallas Cowboys and where George Pickens fits into that plan. CC and Shawn also dig into Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills under new head coach Joe Brady, whether the wide receiver market is paying players for potential over production, and Tom Brady's private mentorship advice to Raiders rookie quarterback Mendoza. The back half of the show turns into one of the most heated debates yet, LeBron James versus Tom Brady for the greatest longevity in sports history, plus a deep dive into route running versus athleticism at wide receiver and whether today's NFL players are actually better or just more athletic than past generations. CC also answers fan questions on Michael Irvin's legacy and the Steelers versus 49ers dynasty debate.

WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE

(0:00) Trailer
(1:20) Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys floor is the playoffs
(3:15) Green Bay Packers being a surprise team
(6:33) Is this the year Josh Allen finally gets to a Super Bowl
(9:36) Will George Pickens be Dallas's missing piece or one of their biggest issues this year
(13:02) Jaymir Gibbs doing MMA training to improve in the NFL
(16:30) Are NFL teams paying for production or potential, are they overpaying for receivers
(19:30) When Cris played, how different is the pay in the NFL for positions compared to today
(20:18) Tom Brady told Mendoza how to become a leader in the NFL locker room
(24:42) NFL top 100 rankings done by the players, who does Cris think the top 5 are
(32:45) Has LeBron James had the greatest longevity of any athlete in history, no, Tom Brady has
(38:22) Route running or athleticism, which is more important as a wide receiver in the NFL
(44:37) Are NFL players better today or are they just more athletic than past generations
(48:00) Michael Irvin, most underrated aspect of his game, where does Cris rank him
(50:43) 49ers in the 80s were the greatest dynasty in NFL history, no the Steelers were more dominant

TOPICS COVERED

NFL Team Outlooks
- Dallas Cowboys playoff expectations and Dak Prescott
- George Pickens contract situation and franchise tag
- Buffalo Bills under new head coach Joe Brady
- Josh Allen's Super Bowl window
- Green Bay Packers as a surprise team

Player Analysis
- Jaymir Gibbs MMA training in the offseason
- Wide receiver market and rising contract values
- Tom Brady's mentorship of Mendoza
- NFL top 100 player rankings voted on by players

Legacy and Debate
- LeBron James versus Tom Brady longevity debate
- Route running versus athleticism at wide receiver
- Are today's NFL players better or just more athletic
- Michael Irvin's career legacy
- 49ers versus Steelers dynasty debate

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Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down Travis Hunter's NFL future, AJ Brown's move away from Jalen Hurts to Drake May, and the one NBA player CC builds a franchise around today. Plus Giannis to Miami, the Rams as Super Bowl favorites, and whether the UFC has a star problem.

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WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE

CC opens up on Travis Hunter and what his role looks like at the next level, projecting him as an elite defensive player with a specialized offensive package.

Then the guys get into AJ Brown leaving Jalen Hurts and the Eagles to join Drake May and the Patriots, and whether that move unlocks Brown back to his best.

CC's take is direct: Drake May is a better fit for AJ Brown than Jalen Hurts ever was, and he expects Brown to put up numbers that remind people why he is one of the best receivers in the league.

From there CC names the one player he would start an NBA franchise with today, and it is not a debate.

Then he and Shawn break down whether Giannis is the right move for the Heat and who actually won that trade between Miami and Milwaukee.

The Bears stadium situation gets the full treatment, with CC explaining why the move to Indiana has nothing to do with fans and everything to do with politics and land development.

The guys get into why the Rams are the Super Bowl favorites, which AFC and NFC sleepers are worth a bet, and how good Drake May and AJ Brown are going to be together in New England.

CC makes the case for why Jeffrey Simmons deserved every dollar of his $106 million extension and what it says about leadership in an NFL locker room.

The UFC conversation goes deep, from Conor McGregor's return to whether the sport has a star problem, what fighters actually get paid, and why guys are now getting surgery to have cauliflower ears.

CC also shares his take on the greatest NFL coach in history, the story of his first game at Ohio State without gloves, and who he believes is the hardest person to ever tackle in open field.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Trailer

2:37 Is Giannis a Good Move for the Heat?

5:32 Bears Stadium Moving to Indiana

8:33 Why Are the Rams the Super Bowl Favorites?

11:12 AFC and NFC Sleepers Worth a Bet

15:06 Drake May and AJ Brown Together

17:25 Is a Defensive Tackle Worth $106 Million?

24:34 Does the UFC Have a Star Problem?

31:59 UFC Fighters Being Underpaid

32:29 Guys Getting Surgery for Cauliflower Ears

35:25 One Player CC Would Start an NBA Franchise With

38:01 Who CC Believes Is the Greatest NFL Coach in History

43:18 Stick'em, Gloves and CC's Ohio State Story

49:28 Hardest Person to Tackle in NFL History

53:31 NBA to NFL or NFL to NBA, Which Is Harder?

TOPICS COVERED

Travis Hunter and the NFL

- Travis Hunter's projected role as an elite defensive player
- How much offensive usage Travis Hunter will see in year one
- Why Travis Hunter is one of the most unique talents entering the league
- AJ Brown, Drake May and the Patriots
- AJ Brown leaves Jalen Hurts and the Eagles for Drake May and New England
- Why CC believes Drake May is a better quarterback fit for AJ Brown than Jalen Hurts
- How good Drake May and AJ Brown can be together statistically
- AJ Brown returning to top five receiver production

Miami Heat and the NBA

- Giannis Antetokounmpo trade breakdown
- Who won the Heat vs. Milwaukee trade
- One player CC would build an NBA franchise around today
- NBA to NFL vs. NFL to NBA, which transition is harder

NFL Teams and the Super Bowl

- Why the Rams are the favorites to win Super Bowl 2026
- AFC and NFC sleepers worth betting on
- Jeffrey Simmons and the value of a $106 million defensive tackle
- Leadership culture in NFL locker rooms
- Bears stadium move to Indiana, politics and land development - - explained

NFL History and Legends

- Greatest NFL coach in history, CC makes his case
- Hardest person to tackle in NFL history
- Stick'em being banned and the evolution of receiver gloves
- CC's Ohio State Michigan game story

UFC and Combat Sports

- Does the UFC have a star problem
- Conor McGregor return and the gate record chase
- What UFC fighters actually get paid
- Why guys are getting surgery to have cauliflower ears

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Should an NFL team hand their franchise to a quarterback who placed 9,000 bets? Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the Brandon Sorsby saga, the gambling, the court injunctions, the supplemental draft, and whether any NFL team should take that risk. Plus, CC settles the most clutch quarterback debate in NFL history, Brady, Montana, Elway, or Mahomes, and who really takes the crown.

WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE

00:00 Trailer & Introductions

02:44 Gambling Controversy

19:09 Where Does Sorsby End Up

21:33 Drake London $141M Falcons Extension

26:30 Derek Hall $42M Extension

28:30 The Most Watched NBA Finals in Nearly 30 Years

33:10 Is LeBron Staying Put?

37:45 Is Giannis Headed to the Miami Heat?

39:44 Who Is The Greatest NFL Dynasty of All Time?

41:45 Who Is The Most Clutch QB in NFL History?

45:06 Which Player Had The Greatest Season Ever?

48:25 Who Is The Best Leader in NFL History?

51:23 The Super Bowl Can't Catch the World Cup

56:04 Q&A Comments Section

TOPICS COVERED

Brandon Soresby & the NFL Supplemental Draft

9,000 bets, $90,000 wagered, and a court injunction

Can a gambling addict be trusted as a franchise quarterback

CC breaks down how the supplemental draft actually works

Which teams make the most sense to draft him

Drake London's $141M Extension

Is it money well spent for the Falcons

What it means for Bijan Robinson and the QB situation in Atlanta

Derek Hall & the Seahawks

Why paying an edge rusher $42M makes sense when your QB costs $30M

NBA Finals Recap

Knicks end a 53-year drought with the most watched Finals since Jordan in 1998

Wemby's future and what this means for the NBA

LeBron James

Is this his final season and will he announce a farewell tour

Giannis to the Heat

Boston or Miami and what it means for both franchises

NFL's Greatest Dynasty

Steelers nine Hall of Famers vs Patriots vs Cowboys vs 49ers

Most Clutch QB in NFL History

Brady, Montana, Elway, Mahomes, CC gives his definitive answer

Which Player Had The Greatest Season Ever

Marino's 48 TDs at 23, Dickerson's 2,105 rushing yards, Randy Moss's 23 TDs, Lawrence Taylor's 20.5 sacks

Best Leader in NFL History

Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Ray Lewis, CC ranks the greatest leaders the NFL has ever seen

Can the NFL Ever Match Soccer's Global Viewership

World Cup pulls 1.5 billion viewers, Super Bowl pulls 123 million, is that gap closeable

Q&A Comments Section

Best cornerback CC ever faced

Deshaun Watson vs Shadeur Sanders starter debate

Greatest hands in NFL history revisited

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