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Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss the Chiefs' dynasty potential as Patrick Mahomes chases his third ring, the distractions both teams are facing in Las Vegas this week, and where to put your money for Super Bowl prop bets on the latest It's a Football Podcast. 

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss the Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and 49ers, what went wrong for the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens, and recap the latest NFL coaching news on the latest It's A Football Podcast.

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon preview the Lamar Jackson vs. Patrick Mahomes matchup in the AFC championship game, divide over the 49ers and Lions, and say goodbye to the Bills on the latest It's a Football Podcast. 

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss the upcoming Chiefs-Bills playoff game, recap what went wrong for the Cowboys and Eagles, and ask if the Packers or Texans have a chance against the Ravens and 49ers on the latest It's a Football Podcast. 

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss Mike Vrabel's firing, what Bill Belichick and Jim Harbaugh should do this offseason, and preview the six Wild Card round playoff games on the latest It's a Football Podcast. 

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss Lamar Jackson and the Ravens being the Super Bowl favorites, which teams should rest or play in Week 18, and pick our favorites in the biggest games with playoff implications in the latest It's a Football Podcast. 

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss the Ravens' big win over the 49ers, preview the Lions-Cowboys and Dolphins-Ravens matchups, and look at the playoff picture in the latest It's a Football Podcast.

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss the Eagles' recent struggles and preview a Super Bowl matchup this week. No, not the Cowboys and Dolphins. The Ravens-49ers game will be a real treat, all on the latest It's a Football Podcast.

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss Patrick Mahomes' viral outburst against the Bills, Bill Belichick's future, and play a game to discuss how the 49ers, Cowboys, Lions and Eagles will finish this season on the latest It's a Football Podcast.

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss Trevor Lawrence's ugly exit, make sense of the AFC playoff mix, recap the 49ers' win over the Eagles, and bemoan talking about the Jets in the latest It's a Football Podcast.

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss Sunday's NFC showdown between the 49ers and Eagles. A Philly cheesesteak and wine from Napa Valley are on the line. The two rapid fire through the latest NFL news and headlines. Plus, react to the Jets opening up the 21-day window for Aaron Rodgers. 

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon recap the Eagles' win over the Chiefs, discuss the AFC North after several injuries, preview the Thanksgiving triple header, and make our picks for the Sunday games in the latest edition of It's a Football Podcast.

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss the fallout from the Bills' loss to the Broncos leading to a coaching change, try to figure out the competitive AFC as a whole, and preview the Super Bowl rematch between the Eagles and Chiefs.

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon make some outrageous dinner bets as they examine the playoff picture at the midway point in the season, show some love to Josh Dobbs, C.J. Stroud and the Raiders for their performances last week, and make their Week 10 picks in the latest It's a Football Podcast.

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss Raiders owner Mark Davis cleaning house with his mid season firings, how the 49ers won the trade deadline after losing three in a row, try to figure out the Bears and Vikings, and preview Dolphins-Chiefs in the latest It's a Football Podcast.

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss the Eagles' retaking the NFC from the 49ers, how Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs dominated the Chargers, and ask if any other NFL team is for real this season on the latest It's a Football Podcast.

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon make sense of the Cowboys' bounce-back win over the Chargers, Safid is way too excited about the Dolphins-Eagles game, and Tyler has no love for Tua Tagovailoa, the Detroit Lions or Taylor Swift on the latest It's a Football Podcast.

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss the San Francisco 49ers' hot start, how far the Dallas Cowboys are away from then, and what could be next for the Broncos, Vikings and Patriots after their slow starts after Week 5.

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss Buffalo's lopsided win over Miami, ponder about the Chiefs offense, recap Sean Payton's first Broncos win, and praise C.J. Stroud's hot start on the latest It's a Football Podcast. 

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss Joe Burrow and the Bengals' first win, share disappointment in the Broncos and Cowboys, discuss the Dolphins' 70-point outburst and Zach Wilson's floundering time with the Jets the latest It's a Football Podcast.

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss the fallout from Nick Chubb's unfortunate knee injury, Patrick Mahomes' new deal, share concern over Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert and Deshaun Watson in the latest It's A Football Podcast.

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon recap Aaron Rodgers' brutal Achilles tear, tussle over Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert in Week 1, discuss how will the AFC's other elite respond, and of course, how about them Cowboys?

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon discuss Travis Kelce's knee injury before the season opener, discuss some lingering contract situations, shout out Deion Sanders' first win at Colorado, and share their Week 1 predictions for our games of the week.

Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon give their takes on the Trey Lance trade and what it means for the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers. Is Jonathan Taylor on the move as well? Plus, the two make bold predictions for the upcoming NFL season. 

The NFC South looks like the least competitive division in the NFL, but quarterback Tom Brady isn't sitting back and watching a chance at an eighth Super Bowl ring slip away.  Elsewhere, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Miami Dolphins with Mr. Irrelevant, Brock Purdy, after Jimmy Garoppolo left the game with a foot injury. Jimmy G will be sidelined into the postseason – if the Niners make it that far. Odell Beckham Jr. has been on a world tour lately. Is the Super Bowl-winning wide receiver close to signing with a new team? If so, is that the best move for OBJ and any NFL team? Beckham's former team, the Los Angeles Rams, signed a new quarterback off waivers, adding depth to its depleted team with Baker Mayfield. After getting let go by the Carolina Panthers, will the former No. 1 NFL draft pick find his way back to the starting spot? Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called? It's a Football Podcast!

The two biggest matchups of the week are a rematch of the AFC Championship between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals and the formidable San Francisco 49ers' game against the Miami Dolphins.  NFL reporters Tyler Dragon and Safid Deen dissect each team's recent success, and Safid adds a few NEXT GEN stats about quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.   In the headlines, Deshaun Watson makes his return from suspension against his former team, the Houston Texans. Odell Beckham Jr. was escorted off a plane. And another injury for Aaron Rodgers puts the quarterback's future in question.  Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

In a special Thanksgiving episode of It's a Football Podcast! Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon break down the state of the NFL. They start with the San Francisco 49ers, who continued their dominance with a complete victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Mexico City. Which teams are soaring? Which teams are falling flat? And of course, Tyler shares his highly controversial Thanksgiving hot take about what should and shouldn't be on your plate Thursday.  Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

The NFL playoff pretenders and contenders are starting to separate themselves. After a stunning overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills in Week 10, the Minnesota Vikings are flexing their muscles thanks to the receiving prowess of Justin Jefferson. But how long does the "Skol" last? Meanwhile, the Bills face a harsher reality that their performances as a whole ride heavily on the back of quarterback Josh Allen.  Elsewhere, the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins are proving to be complete and competitive teams in the league. And while Jeff Saturday was able to rally the Indianapolis Colts to a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in his first game as head coach, the result likely says more about the Raiders. If results continue, will offseason mega-signing Davante Adams stick around? And could Derek Carr become the future Colts quarterback? Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

The Indianapolis Colts made the splash of the week when they fired head coach Frank Reich and hired Jeff Saturday as interim. Does Irsay get a pass because of his track record for hiring minority coaches? Or does this decision put gasoline on the fire that the NFL is a good old boys club? IndyStar columnist Gregg Doyel didn't hold back when he joined Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon to discuss the shocking news and the Colts' other ongoing problems, including the quarterback situation. Odell Beckham Jr. is in the news as speculation swirls around where he'll land. Will it be the Dallas Cowboys? Or a return to the Los Angeles Rams? Or joining Von Miller at the Buffalo Bills? Or somewhere else? Tyler has a piece of news he saved just for the podcast. Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

This week the insiders dove into the NBA trade deadline ... Wait, that's not it. This is a football podcast, right? With 10 deals done on deadline day in the NFL, it felt more like the professional basketball counterpart known for its lucrative trades. Bradley Chubb, Jeff Wilson and Calvin Ridley were all moved within two hours of the NFL's cutoff Tuesday. They were among 12 players dealt on the final day of the trade window. USA TODAY Sports reporter Chris Bumbaca joined Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon to discuss the winners and losers of the NFL trade deadline. Elsewhere, the Washington Commanders made headlines Wednesday, not for their player deals, but because owners Daniel and Tanya Snyder hired a bank to "consider potential transactions" involving the team. Could this mean a long-awaited sale of the team? Or just a reshuffling of the front office?  Midway through the season, t The insiders tackle these topics and take a moment to reflect on which teams made the grade through the first nine weeks of the season – and which have fallen flat.  Welcome to "It's a Football Podcast!" with USA TODAY Sports+ insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?  It's a Football Podcast!  

Future Hall of Fame quarterbacks Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers continue to struggle, looking frustrated with their supporting cast. Meanwhile, the teams in the Big Apple are on a roll.  USA TODAY Sports reporter Nate Davis is the keeper of NFL picks. He joined Safid Deen to discuss the movement in the NFL ahead of the trade deadline, starting with the blockbuster acquisition of Christian McCaffrey by the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Jets' efforts to fill the hole left by injured rookie standout Breece Hall. The guys also discussed Tyler Dragon's latest NFL coaches grades for the best and worst performances of the week. The Carolina Panthers trampled the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and got an A, while the Los Angeles Chargers staff continued to miss the mark.  Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called? It's a Football Podcast! 

When the league's top decision-makers convened for the annual NFL league meetings, not all was peaceful. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay publicly said there is “merit” to remove Daniel Snyder as the owner of the Washington Commanders. His comments come after an investigation and an inquiry by the House Oversight Committee over allegations of a toxic workplace at the Commanders organization.  “It's a difficult situation. I believe that there's merit to remove him as owner of the (Commanders)," Irsay said. "I think it's something that we have to review. We have to look at all the evidence and we have to be thorough in going forward. But I think it's something that has to be given serious consideration.” Less serious, but also controversial, USA TODAY reporter Safid Deen asked the hard-hitting question to Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, "Is the Griddy celebration overdone?" The NFL insiders also discussed the latest coaching grades, including a Green Bay Packers flop and a New England Patriots bump. And after running back Christian McCaffrey said the trade talks surrounding him are "out of (his) control" last week, the guys talked about possible landing spots for the record-breaking Carolina Panther. Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

Week 5 of the 2022 NFL regular season was a busy one.  Davante Adams was charged with misdemeanor assault for pushing a photographer after the Las Vegas Raiders' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Not one, but two roughing the passer calls had fans in fits. And the Carolina Panthers fired head coach Matt Rhule. This week, the NFL insiders discuss whether some rules need to be reexamined, what makes the NFC East so surprisingly successful and who will dominate Week 6. Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered separate head and neck injuries in back-to-back games – four days apart. The second injury saw the former first-round NFL draft pick stretchered off the field against the Cincinnati Bengals. While he recovers, the league and NFL Players Association are discussing changes to existing concussion protocols. With Dolphins staff under scrutiny and other coaches overcoming player injuries to succeed, the NFL insiders discuss coaches' grades after Week 4. Do Mike McCarthy and Co. deserve top marks for getting the best out of Cooper Rush while Dak Prescott sits out injured? Is the Atlanta Falcons' staff better than average with back-to-back wins? Despite sleeping through his alarm, USA TODAY reporter Tyler Dragon made it to the airport in time to make it back for the podcast.  Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

What would the first Black NFL coach see looking at the league today? USA TODAY Sports compiled and analyzed demographic data for NFL coaches at every level, head coach to fellow. Reporter Tom Schad joined the show to discuss the findings from the ongoing project. The group took a closer look at the reasons some teams have shared with the league as to why they did not hire a Black coach, including "didn't look the part." Also, it was reporter Parker Gabriel's last show, so the crew spent a little extra time previewing the Denver Broncos game in Las Vegas against the 0-3 Raiders.  Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

Week 2 of the NFL season was packed with comeback victories and lopsided results.  The Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa put the world on notice going 2-0 to start the season after a big comeback win against the Baltimore Ravens. The Arizona Cardinals handed the Las Vegas Raiders a shocking home loss. And the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs overcame early deficits to snag wins of their own. In Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers are 2-0, but the injuries on the offensive line are showing and Tom Brady was visibly upset last week. Without wide receiver Mike Evans, will the momentum continue? The Tennessee Titans, Cincinnati Bengals and Las Vegas Raiders are off to unexpectedly poor starts. Which team will break its losing ways? Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

Drama hit Dallas Week 1 when the Cowboys stumbled against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But the bigger loss of the game happened when quarterback Dak Prescott left the stadium injured. He could be sidelined for a month. Will it end the Cowboys' season before it really begins? Elsewhere, the Pittsburgh Steelers survived a scare against the Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow, who threw four interceptions. But the Steelers faced an injury bug of their own, including defensive stalwart T.J. Watt.  Will the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills' dominance continue in Week 2? The NFL Insiders predict the five (or six) key games of the upcoming weekend. Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

We brought out the stars for the 2022 NFL season preview. USA TODAY Sports reporters Mike Jones and Parker Gabriel shared their early predictions, while Hall of Fame columnist Jarrett Bell gave an inside look at his upcoming story about former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton (Spoiler: Justin Bieber is mentioned).  After a busy offseason, the games are just around the corner. The Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills get the action started Thursday with what could be a Super Bowl preview. The NFL insiders discuss everything from Tom Brady's 23rd season to Lamar Jackson's ongoing contract talks with the Baltimore Ravens. Plus, Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon bring back their game-by-game predictions.  Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

The NFL season is right around the corner and the news cycle is ramping up just in time for the new year. Get ready for Week 1 with USA TODAY Sports reporters Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon.  Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden said he is hopeful for "another shot" in the NFL after last season's email scandal. The Buffalo Bills released rookie punter Matt Araiza after he was accused in a civil lawsuit of raping a 17-year-old girl.  On the field, Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield has some choice words about facing his former team, the Cleveland Browns. Meanwhile, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is staying in San Francisco after the 49ers had previously publicly expressed interest in trading him.  The NFL Insiders share their season predictions and Safid offers a special message in memory of the Miami Dolphins Vice President of Communications Jason Jenkins, who unexpectedly passed away this week.  Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

Tom Brady made his return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The seven-time champion denied spending time filming FOX TV competition the Masked Singer but didn't share much more. In addition to questions about his absence, UFC president Dana White created quite the buzz saying he almost facilitated the quarterback and tight end Rob Gronkowski's move to the Las Vegas Raiders. And current Raiders QB Derek Carr took it all in stride.  Baker Mayfield gets the starting job with the Carolina Panthers. In Seattle, meanwhile, coach Pete Carroll hasn't yet committed to QB Drew Lock. One thing that is a sure thing is betting on the Baltimore Ravens in preseason, who won their 22nd preseason game. Someone not as lucky, New York Giants rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux sprained his MCL after a hit that caused heated debate across the league.  In other news, Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates finally signed a franchise tag with the team, Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson will miss a few weeks with injury and Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young moved to the reserve/PUP list. Plus, the NFL insiders on players coaching players and the Manti Te'o documentary.  Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

Preseason is underway. But is it too long? Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson played his first game in a year, and the early results weren't great. But the biggest question remains, will he see the regular-season field this season? Trey Lance took another step toward becoming the San Francisco 49ers' QB1. Are the Niners finally moving on from Jimmy Garoppolo? The Dallas Cowboys started the season the way they ended last year, with penalties. All of that was just Week 1 of the preseason. Is it already time to look to 2023? Elsewhere, New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson was diagnosed with a meniscus tear and a bone bruise. For the Tennessee Titans, Malik Willis put in a strong performance, adding pressure to last year's starter Ryan Tannehill. The quarterback battle continued for the Pittsburgh Steelers, while wide receiver George Pickens made quite the opening statement. And the NFL Insiders ponder the latest in NFL innovation, which is basically "JUGS machine on steroids." Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will miss the start of preseason for "personal reasons," according to coach Todd Bowles. In New England, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick didn't name an offensive or defensive coordinator and the early assessments are not ideal for Pats fans. For Panthers faithful, quarterback Baker Mayfield is making a positive impression in Carolina. Elsewhere, linebacker Roquan Smith requested a trade from the Chicago Bears.  As for things in Cleveland, team news isn't much clearer for the Browns as they kick off preseason in Jacksonville. Akron Beacon Journal's Chris Easterling discusses the latest for the AFC North team.  Finally, the NFL Insiders determine if Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson or Tyler Dragon has better dance moves.  Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended six games Monday by an independent disciplinary officer after he was sued by 24 women who accused him of sexual misconduct in massage sessions. On Wednesday, a day before its deadline to appeal, the NFL did just that. Commissioner Roger Goodell will determine who hears the appeal.  The Miami Dolphins also received punishment this week. A league investigation determined the Dolphins used “unprecedented” tampering in their failed pursuits of quarterback Tom Brady and former head coach Sean Payton. The NFL stripped the team of draft picks and fined owner Stephen Ross. Amid the big news of the week, Deebo Samuel agreed to a new deal with the San Francisco 49ers, Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton bought stake in the Denver Broncos and Brady celebrated his 45th birthday. Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

Training camps across the league are underway. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James and Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf attended camp but did not train. Which player will be the first to get a new contract? Offseason workouts aren't just for players. USA TODAY Sports' Nate Davis released his famous (or infamous) NFL record projections for all 32 teams. He joined Tyler and Safid to break them down.  Joe Burrow underwent an appendectomy. Jerry Jones has options, but "chose" Mike McCarthy to lead his team. And the NFL insiders predict who will have a breakout season this year.   Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

The NFL and Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson are in a holding pattern while Sue L. Robinson — the independent disciplinary officer hired by the league and NFL Players Association — continues to review the evidence of Watson's cases. Would both sides benefit from a settlement rather than waiting for a decision? Also, pack your bags. It's time for NFL training camps. While rookies and the Las Vegas Raiders are underway, teams like the Cincinnati Bengals, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers continue discussions with some of their key players. Will Jessie Bates and the Bengals squash their beef? Will Deebo Samuel stay put while Jimmy Garoppolo looks beyond San Fran? And are new deals in the works for Seahawks wideout DK Metcalf and Chargers safety Derwin James? Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

The AFC West has seen turnover and an influx of talent. Will USA TODAY Sports NFL Insider Tyler Dragon pick the Kansas City Chiefs to win the division...again? Is Justin Herbert a Hall of Fame caliber quarterback? Do the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson have better postseason odds than last year's runners up, the Cincinnati Bengals? Will Matt Ryan lead the Indianapolis Colts to the top of the AFC South? Is this the Buffalo Bills' year with the addition of Von Miller? And the NFL Insiders predict which team will make it to the Super Bowl from the conference. Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

Baker Mayfield is officially headed to the Carolina Panthers. What does that mean for current quarterback Sam Darnold? Before the news of Mayfield broke, the NFL Insiders shared a comprehensive preview of the NFC. Will the Los Angeles Rams repeat as Super Bowl champions with Aaron Donald back? Can Tom Brady capitalize on his 23rd season to secure an eighth title without Rob Gronkowski?  Safid Deen says Aaron Rodgers is a great regular season quarterback, but can he find a second ring after an eleven-year drought? And as for the NFC East.... Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called?

Every Fourth of July, contestants compete to see who can eat the most hot dogs in 10 minutes. Some find their names immortalized in the tradition, others find love. The Hungry Couple, Miki Sudo and Nick Wehry, are two professional with a hunger for competition. The competitive eaters join Analis Bailey and Josh Peter to share their story of finding love during competition, talk about reigning men's champion Joey Chestnut and give a behind the scenes look at America's famous eating contest. Legendary event MC and Major League Eating founder, George Shea, also stops by to tell the history of the tournament and give his predictions for this year's showdown.  Photo: Paul Martinka, Major League Eating

While the NFL reportedly recommended Deshaun Watson serve an indefinite suspension of at least a year, the Cleveland Browns must now search for a quarterback to lead them on the path forward. Baker Mayfield has made it clear he's not that guy and is "ready to move on." The Washington Commanders may have unsettled business off the field in Congress, but the team took care of a major need on the field by reportedly signing standout wide receiver Terry McLaurin to a three-year extension. Where does that leave players like Deebo Samuel in San Francisco and DK Metcalf in Seattle? The NFL Insiders answer this and give their thoughts on some of the more unique food inside NFL stadiums across the country.  Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called? "It's a Football Podcast!"

Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder remained out of the country this week, but, in a Capitol Hill hearing room via video conference, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell faced the House Oversight Committee to answer questions about the Commanders' workplace culture. Also under scrutiny, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson reached a confidential settlement with all but four of the women who accused him of sexual misconduct. The NFL has yet to make an announcement about Watson's status in the league next season. Elsewhere, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski retired, again. Former NFL journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick agreed to join the broadcast booth. And the NFL Insiders have a little fun during NBA Draft week with an NFL crossover.  Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called? "It's a Football Podcast!"

Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson are still working on a long term future for both. Meanwhile another team, the Arizona Cardinals, is still working on an extension with starting quarterback Kyler Murray, who has the same agent as coach Kliff Kingsbury. In Cleveland, Deshaun Watson spoke to the media for the first time since joining the Browns and proclaimed his innocence again in the face of 24 civil lawsuits against him alleging sexual misconduct. Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio faced repercussions for calling the attacks on the Capitol a "dust-up." And the NFL Insiders predict which NFL player is up for the next big pay day. Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football. But, what's it called? "It's a Football Podcast!"