2025 NFL Season Preview: Will Jalen Hurts, Eagles repeat as champions?
Scoop City is back with a packed episode ahead of the 2025 NFL season. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini, co-host James Palmer, and former NFL QB Chase Daniel began the show by discussing the Philadelphia Eagles. The group debated whether the Eagles are built to repeat as Super Bowl champions. What, if anything, could hold them back?Russini, Palmer and Daniel also discussed what the league has been saying about the Micah Parsons trade. On Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys sent Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for a pair of first-round draft picks and DT Kenny Clark.Later in the show, the group welcomed The Athletic’s senior writer Zak Keefer to discuss why organizations fail young quarterbacks. Keefer previewed his piece set to drop on The Athletic on September 2nd. Since 2011, if you don’t own the No. 1 pick, your chances of drafting a bust (33 percent) are nearly double your chances of landing a star (17 percent). Keefer offered insight from the various discussions he had with those around the league.Plus, Scoop City wraps today’s episode by selecting Super Bowl and MVP picks for the 2025 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Breaking News: Cowboys Micah Parsons traded to the Packers
in a stunning NFL blockbuster, the Dallas Cowboys have traded All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for two first-round draft picks and three-time Pro Bowler Kenny Clark. Upon arrival in Green Bay, Parsons will sign a record-setting four-year, $188 million deal with $136 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.On this special live edition of Scoop City, The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini is joined by James Palmer to break down every angle of the trade. Cowboys Senior Writer Jon Machota and Packers Senior Writer Matt Schneidman add insider perspective from both sides, diving into what this move means for Dallas, Green Bay, and the league as a whole.From Jerry Jones’ bold decision to part ways with his defensive superstar to the ripple effects of Parsons’ historic contract, this episode captures all the immediate fallout of one of the most shocking trades in recent NFL history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How Jalen Hurts, Eagles can repeat as Super Bowl champions
Scoop City looks ahead to next week's season kick-off game between the Dallas Cowboys and reigning champion Philadelphia Eagles.Zach Berman, The Athletic's senior Eagles writer, joins James Palmer live from the Eagles' training facility to talk about how Philadelphia can win back-to-back NFC East division titles for the first time since 2004.Zach and James also discuss who the biggest threat in the NFC is to Philadelphia in their attempt to repeat as conference champions.Micah Parsons is still working on a new contract with the Cowboys, and Zach shares how the team is planning for next week's game despite Parsons' uncertain status.The duo also discusses how Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts may be overlooked in the league's best quarterbacks debate due to his star-studded supporting cast.The Athletic's senior fantasy writer, Jake Ciely, also joins Scoop City to prepare you for your upcoming fantasy drafts. Jake talks to James about several sleeper candidates in the middle rounds, a player to avoid based on their high cost and several end-of-the-draft steals that could help push your team over the top.Lastly, James recaps Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton's new contract extension and how Hamilton's versatility is becoming more valuable in the modern game. James analyzes how tight ends' increasing athleticism presents matchup problems for opposing defenses and how players like Hamilton can help combat the issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why familiar faces Mike Vrabel, Pete Carroll and Ben Johnson have lofty expectations for 2025
Scoop City returns with another packed episode! The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini details the trade that sent WR Adam Thielen back to the Minnesota Vikings. In return, the Carolina Panthers received two draft picks. Thielen returns to the place he called home for the first nine seasons of his NFL career.Elsewhere around the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs will be without star WR Rashee Rice for the first six games of the 2025 season. Rice was handed a six-game suspension for violating the personal conduct policy. He will be eligible to play his first game of the 2025 regular season in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders.With roster cuts finalized, 53-man rosters and depth charts took shape around the league, including in Cleveland. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that Dillon Gabriel will back up Joe Flacco. Fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders made the 53-man roster and will open the season as the third-string QB.In other QB news, the New Orleans Saints have named their starter for the 2025 season. Former fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler has won the job in The Big Easy. Rattler beat out second-round pick Tyler Shough.Plus, Russini and James Palmer dive into several other topics, including why some new coaches have lofty expectations and which team could go from the basement to the top of their respective division. All that and more on this episode of Scoop City! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Will Terry McLaurin's BIG extension pay off for Commanders?
The Athletic's senior NFL insider Dianna Russini breaks down Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin's three-year extension. Chase Daniel adds his perspective on what it means for the Commanders' offense with McLaurin back on the field and how quarterback Jayden Daniels and his top target can get back up to speed quickly with Week 1 fast approaching.James Palmer, Russini and Daniel also discuss the continued standoff between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys with their preseason now wrapped up. Parsons continues to seek a trade out of Dallas with next week's season kickoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles looming. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones continues to insist that he has a deal in place already with Parsons after speaking with the pass rusher this spring without his agent present.Palmer, Russini and Daniel analyze the Cleveland Browns' intention to keep four quarterbacks on their final 53-man roster. Kevin Stefanski has been under scrutiny for his handling of the team's quarterback room in the Browns' preseason finale and the group reacts to Stefanski's comments about rookie Shedeur Sanders' development.New York Giants rookie Jaxson Dart continues to impress. Chase breaks down what he has seen from the quarterback so far and why the Giants have a great problem on their hands with a rookie who is developing quickly. The trio also reacts to head coach Brian Daboll's comments about placing Dart in certain difficult situations to see if he will succeed.Finally, our cast reminisces about their unofficial end-of-summer weekend, including Chase running a 5K and Dianna losing one of her son's favorite stuffed animals before eventually tracking it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For all the NFL conversation you’d ever want or need, there’s only one place to go: Scoop City, where there’s something for every football fan! The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini and longtime NFL quarterback Chase Daniel share inside information you need to know about your favorite team, discussions going on in and around the league - and some scoop on life. New episodes on Tuesdays and Fridays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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