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Listeners of Pro Football Talk Live with Mike Florio that love the show mention:The Pro Football Talk Live with Mike Florio podcast is a must-listen for any NFL fan. With the perfect balance of knowledge, analysis, and humor, this show keeps listeners informed and entertained. Florio's instincts and predictions are often spot-on, while Chris Simms brings a depth of football knowledge that is second to none. The chemistry between the hosts is evident and makes for an enjoyable listening experience.
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In conclusion, The Pro Football Talk Live with Mike Florio podcast is a top-notch source of NFL news and analysis. The combination of Florio's instincts and Simms' football knowledge creates a dynamic duo that keeps listeners engaged and informed. While there may be some areas that could be improved upon, such as sound mixing, overall this podcast delivers on its promise to provide insightful and entertaining content for NFL fans.
(00:00) Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill speaks with media after Wednesday OTA session(04:30) WR Tyreek Hill on being a Dolphins captain again: “I don't feel like I deserve it”(20:24) Cam Ward, Will Levis, Brandon Allen, Tim Boyle competing for Titans starting QB role(23:36) Will Levis: "I think anyone who's ever been in my situation can agree that it sucks.”(31:39) John Harbaugh on releasing Justin Tucker: “It's multi-layered [and] it's complicated. But in the end, it all comes back to what you have to do to get ready for your team to play the first game.”(42:06) Jets wrap 2nd week of OTAs this week(45:40) Justin Fields: “I think the sky's the limit for this team, for this offense, but we do have a long way to go.”
(28:34) Commanders wrap up first week of OTAs(35:18) Jayden Daniels on adjusting to new weapons: “Obviously you go back and look at tape and get an idea of what they're good at…but the live reps are very valuable.”(46:23) Dan Quinn: “There is no flinch in Jayden Daniels….as focused and relentless as you could about getting better.”
Greg Olsen (Fox Sports NFL Analyst) joins Mike to discuss Tight End University, how he got into the broadcast booth, his relationship with fellow Fox Sports TV colleague Tom Brady, and why the Tush Push should remain part of the NFL.=====00:35 --- Tight End University05:55 --- Flashback to when Olsen was drafted in 200707:55 --- How Olsen got interested in broadcasting games10:05 --- Olsen's relationship with Tom Brady13:35 --- Tush Push
(00:00) Brian Callahan on Cam Ward practice reps(01:00) Which Doesn't Belong & Why: Rookie QB Situations(24:42) Mike Vrabel on Patriots WR Stefon Diggs: “We want to make great decisions on and off the field”(27:30) PFT Live Draft: NFL Offseason Show Me Something(32:34) Peter King shares a story on late Colts owner Jim Irsay
(20:51) Bears QB Caleb Williams: “I wanted to come [to Chicago]... I love being here”(38:01) Steelers CB Darius Slay on offseason workouts: “You want to be a champion? There are things you have to sacrifice”(57:13) Steelers LB T.J. Watt skips OTAs as he waits for next contract
(00:00) Terry Bradshaw calls Steelers potentially signing Aaron Rodgers “a joke”(09:23) Mason Rudolph on Aaron Rodgers: Noise is nothing new, just trying to be best I can(14:27) Ja'Marr Chase questions whether Bengals starters should play in preseason and Bengals slow starts(22:13) Ja'Marr Chase on Olympics: It's pretty cool, but I'm not 100 percent on it yet(29:24) 30 second-round picks are unsigned after top two got fully guaranteed contracts(37:21) Buccaneers OC Josh Grizzard on Baker Mayfield: "He plays the game like a UFC fighter"(39:47) PFT Live Draft: Most Important New Coordinators(53:42) Sean McDermott on Hard Knocks: Cameras and microphones in our meetings will be a challenge
(13:00) Bills DE Joey Bosa likely out until training camp with calf injury(16:18) Sean McDermott on Joey Bosa injury: "It's concerning, durability, and availability are key"(23:40) Bills RB James Cook not present for start of OTAs as he seeks new contract(37:35) Falcons QB Kirk Cousins not present for start of OTAs(45:55) Buccaneers DE Haason Reddick not present for the start of OTAs
Mike Florio is joined by Pablo Torre (Host, Pablo Torre Finds Out) who takes us inside his reporting on Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson and why we're all so fascinated by the relationship. 01:30 - When did the story first hit his radar?11:20 - What is Hudson's role at UNC?22:40 - Will we ever see the full CBS interview?30:30 - Is Torre worried about litigation?39:50 - Where does the story go from here?
(00:00) Trevor Lawrence: You can't change the past, but very confident in our direction(01:55) Scale of 1-10: AFC QB Pressure Cooker(22:08) Kevin Stefanski: It won't be an even split of QB reps(29:52) Jets' support for tush push could be a sign that they plan to use it with Justin Fields(32:31) PFT Live Draft: Best Football Towns
(12:55) Steelers begin OTAs today, no Rodgers expected(22:09) Aaron Rodgers drops a hint that he'll be heading to Pittsburgh(34:56) Aaron Rodgers open to retiring as a member of the Packers(45:00) Aaron Rodgers on Packers drafting a WR in 1st round: “We picked a lot of great players in 2nd round that panned out”
(01:09) Roger Goodell: “I do see 16 regular season games, and I do think that will happen in the very near future. Within 5 years probably.”(17:12) Titans sign #1 overall pick Cam Ward to rookie deal(23:37) Steelers owner Art Rooney II on being willing to wait for Aaron Rodgers: “A little while longer.”(33:45) Report: White House “pressing pause” on College Sports Commission(37:16) College Football Playoff will adopt straight seeding for playoffs (41:09) Saquon Barkley on 2024 Eagles: "I firmly believe when you look at our team that we had last year, I think we're a top-five team of all time.”(44:40) PFT Live Draft: Best Teams of All-Time
(17:12) Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson “fully cleared” for football activities(35:48) Aidan Hutchinson: “I think a lot of people… believe that that is kind of like my ceiling. But I still believe that… I'm gonna continue to push for those greater heights.”(42:07) Rank ‘Em: Which return from injury provides the biggest boost: Aidan Hutchinson, Dak Prescott, Christian McCaffrey
(00:00) PFT Trivia: Jalen Hurts has 33 career rush TD from the 1-yard line. Only 4 RBs since 2000 have more. Who are they?(06:14) Texans GM Nick Caserio on playoff seeding rule; Lions withdraw proposal to change playoff seeding before vote(16:21) Bears HC Ben Johnson: “I like explosive plays. I'm not a big tush push guy myself.”(19:14) Ben Johnson on Caleb Williams: “We're turning the page…focusing on here and now”(26:23) Tony Dungy joins PFT Live: Colts owner Jim Irsay dies at 65(35:51) Brock Purdy: “I wanted to surround myself with guys around me and not just try to take every penny for myself”(42:38) Bills will be focus of Hard Knocks Training Camp; NFC East of Hard Knocks in season
(00:00) Colts owner Jim Irsay dies at 65(33:27) Tush push remains, ban on pushing ball carrier fails(41:29) PFT: NFL recruited Packers to propose failed tush push ban(57:16) Jerry Jones: “Am I really against the tush push, or just don't want the Eagles to have an edge? I don't know, I flip flop.”
(00:00) Vote on tush push ban will happen today at spring meeting in Minneapolis(03:24) A.J. Brown: No thoughts on tush push ban vote, it's only one yard; Jordan Mailata: We can't control tush push vote, so we don't worry about it(11:28) Report: Proposal to revise playoff seeding likely won't pass(14:27) Nick Sirianni declines to share any details on his new contract, including duration(19:28) Jalen Hurts on new OC Kevin Patullo: "He's played a pivotal role in what we've done"(25:02) Brian Schottenheimer on George Pickens: “I see a guy that's maturing”; CeeDee Lamb: George Pickens hasn't stopped smiling since he got here(28:50) Brian Schottenheimer: Means a lot that Micah Parsons has been at voluntary work(32:28) Joe Burrow: Another night game in Baltimore isn't ideal(36:22) Joe Burrow: Trey Hendrickson deserves to get paid what the market is(45:41) Raiders OC Chip Kelly wants Ashton Jeanty to alter his pre-snap stance(47:14) Report: Roger Goodell expected to receive contract extension approval from NFL owners
(15:55) NFL approves players participating in Olympic flag football in 2028(43:00) Justin Jefferson: "To think about the chance of playing in the Olympics and getting a gold medal, it's a dream"(45:13) A.J. Brown isn't interested in Olympics flag football, since it conflicts with training camp(47:45) PFT: Olympic flag football team with NFL players likely will have minimal prep time
(00:00) Packers revise tush-push proposal to ban all pushing of the runner(08:05) Frankie Luvu wants tush push banned: “It's kind of like a cheapo play”(20:58) Lions resubmit proposal to base playoff seeding to record only(36:39) Report: Vote to allow NFL players to participate in flag football during 2028 Summer Olympics expected to pass(46:07) 49ers & LB Fred Warner agree to new deal through 2029 season(49:46) Derrick Henry on new contract: “I'm just very grateful for this organization”(55:05) Mike Vrabel: “Why the f*** would I care about what happened last year?”(56:38) Patriots are favorites in 11 of their 17 2025 regular-season games
(10:04) Eagles & HC Nick Sirianni agree to multi-year extension(38:51) Report: Eagles hire former Jets GM Joe Douglas Joe Douglas in scouting role
(02:10) Packers 2025 Schedule: 5 of final 7 games vs NFC North teams(04:05) Matt LaFleur on Jordan Love: “Everything he went through last year limited his ability to make off-schedule plays, using his legs to attack a defense.”(15:21) Scale of 1-10: NFC QB Pressure Cooker(32:31) Bill Belichick on criticizing Tom Brady in team meetings: "Tom brought it to me... He knew it. It enabled him to bring more leadership to the offense."(37:02) Bill Belichick on Randy Moss: “I love Randy. I think he was frustrated in Minnesota because he wanted to win probably more than the organization did.” (40:22) Bill Belichick on Carl Banks: "Best key I've ever seen... I've never seen anything like this. It was crazy"(48:17) Ian O'Connor on Aaron Rodgers' decision: "If I had $100 to put down, my feeling is he'll be in uniform June 10 for the start of the mandatory minicamp.”
(09:30) 49ers, QB Brock Purdy agree to 5 year contract extension(45:36) Report: 49ers, LB Fred Warner close to finalizing multi-year extension
(00:00) Eagles: No back-to-back home games all season (first time since 2008)(11:05) Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones: "We've got a spicy schedule at the end"(20:42) Colts delete schedule release video that mugged Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill, also apologized to Microsoft(23:48) 2025 NFL Schedule Superlatives: AFC, NFC teams with toughest starts to the season(31:41) Packers 2025 Schedule: 5 of final 7 games vs NFC North teams(34:34) Matt LaFleur: “My encouragement to [Reed] is to continue to lead that room, because he's done a great job of that… He's a guy I don't worry about.”(38:34) Report: RB Derrick Henry agrees to 2 year extension with Ravens(42:36) Owners will consider resolution to allow players to play Flag Football at 2028 Summer Olympics
(09:47) Upcoming book says Caleb Williams and his father wanted to avoid getting picked by Bears(25:56) Ben Johnson: “I see a chance for greatness here for him…I don't know what's gone on prior to him joining the organization, but he is very proud to be a Chicago Bear.”
(02:00) Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule Release(07:32) San Francisco 49ers Schedule Release(09:20) New England Patriots Schedule(13:18) Cincinnati Bengals Schedule(16:58) PFT Trivia: Three different Super Bowl MVPs celebrate their birthday today. Who are they?(19:36) Sunday Night Football Schedule)(27:34) 2025 Revenge Games(35:22) Los Angeles Chargers Schedule Release Video Reaction
(00:00) 2025 NFL Schedule Release(13:44) Philadelphia Eagles Schedule(25:24) Kansas City Chiefs Schedule(29:38) Amount of Teams with Primetime Games(40:10) Washington Commanders Schedule(44:50) Baltimore Ravens Schedule(50:01) Detroit Lions Schedule(57:20) Buffalo Bills Schedule(59:42) Miami Dolphins Schedule
(00:00) Chiefs at Cowboys on Thanksgiving at 4:30pm ET(08:00) NFL announces historic 7-game slate of international games for 2025 season(18:43) Will Anderson Jr. credits the veteran guys for empowering him to grow as a leader(23:16) Will Anderson Jr. has 5th best odds to win 2025 Defensive Player of Year at +1200(26:45) Trey Hendrickson says he won't play for Bengals without new deal(43:23) Grab Bag: Take Your Pick - Most devastating NFL playoff injury?(46:42) Grab Bag: Buy or Sell - NFL should have a draft lottery like the NBA
(07:03) Lions OC John Morton: “I'm not changing much. I mean why? It's working right?”(27:31) Lions OC John Morton: It's going to be a breakout year for Jameson Williams
(00:00) Week 10 Monday Night Football: Eagles at Packers on ESPN/ABC(04:38) Mason Graham vomited during 11 on 11s on Day 2 of rookie minicamp(07:24) Travis Hunter started with offense at rookie minicamp, will work on defense next week(11:48) Brian Callahan says no dramatic changes to Cam Ward's mechanics (20:06) 49ers believe QB Mac Jones is still capable of being a starter(29:42) PFT Live Draft: Rookies we can't wait to see in action week 1(36:36) Welcome to NBC Sports, Michael Jordan
(17:31) 5 games announced on Monday ahead of full schedule release Wednesday night(42:57) Trey Hendrickson: No communication with Bengals has taken place since the draft(58:18) Scale of 1-10: Confidence deal gets done before Training Camp?
(00:00) Eagles will kickoff the 2025 season vs Cowboys(19:00) Giants QB Jaxson Dart: “I understand what the situation is, but for me and myself, I care about winning.”(26:24) Shedeur Sanders: ““My job here isn't to prove people wrong, it's to prove myself right.”(37:21) Steelers GM Omar Khan meets media for first time since trading WR George Pickens(37:26) Omar Khan: “We just felt that a fresh start for both sides was the right thing." (41:13) Steelers GM Omar Khan: “"We wouldn't have done this if we didn't feel good about the receiver situation.”(48:51) Bengals rookies Shemar Stewart, Demetrius Knight did not participate in Bengals rookie minicamp(55:19) PFT Trivia: Brian Schottenheimer looks to become the 4th coach to win his Cowboys debut. Who are the other 3?
(09:03) Derek Carr announces retirement from NFL(36:15) Saints HC Kellen Moore on Saints QB competition: ““We're going to let all three of these guys roll and they've all earned these opportunities.”(40:20) Saints QB Tyler Shough on QB competition: “That's all you can ask for is an opportunity, at any position.” (43:13) Level Of Concern: Saints QB Room
(01:26) Buccaneers GM Jason Licht: “Now just because a guy, maybe people don't like him, or he's a d-bag or an ass—-, we're not just going to automatically take them off.”(10:20) 2025 1st Round Picks Ashton Jeanty, Armand Membou, Colston Loveland, Tetairoa McMillan sign rookie deals(13:30) Report: Abdul Carter will wear #51 at rookie camp and moving forward(20:16) Fill In The Blank: Offseason Vibes(29:57) Panthers release LB Jadeveon Clowney(36:16) Catholic Cardinals elect first ever American born Pope(44:00) PFT Live Draft: NFL Prayers Are Answered
(16:28) George Pickens on Cowboys: “I feel like they have a great thing going for sure.”(38:21) Pickens on why things didn't work out with the Steelers: “This game is just as much a business as it is football. It's kinda like out of my control. I'm glad to be here in Dallas and able to continue the winning culture that they have.”
(02:15) Jets QB Tyrod Taylor: “As a quarterback, you're an opportunity away, so you want to be well prepared for that opportunity.”(12:12) Scale of 1-10: Impact of WRs in new places(26:25) Report: President Trump plans to create College Sports Commission(35:54) Rams to hold June minicamp in Maui(38:28) Report: Eagles, TE Dallas Goedert close to reaching new contract; Jaguars release WR Gabe Davis(42:17) PFT Live Draft: Biggest WR Trades Of All-Time
(12:00) Steelers trade WR George Pickens to Cowboys for 2026 3rd Round pick(22:15) Report: George Pickens not looking for contract extension immediately(33:15) Grade ‘Em: Best WR Duos in NFC East(47:25) Will Pickens trade affect Aaron Rodgers' decision to sign with Steelers
(03:21) Tom Brady on Shedeur Sanders's draft-day slide: I wasn't part of the evaluation(12:13) Mark Davis said in December: Tom Brady to "have a huge voice" in Raiders football decisions(21:42) Jim Harbaugh's goal with Chargers: 'I got to get Justin Herbert to the Hall of Fame'(29:21) Report: Steelers trading WR George Pickens to Cowboys(37:55) Jason Garrett joins the show(51:34) Tyreek Hill excludes Tua Tagovailoa from hist list of Top 5 QBs for 2025
(00:00) Report: Steelers trading WR George Pickens to Cowboys
(02:58) 49ers GM John Lynch on roster turnover this offseason: “It was the time to retool, not reset”(07:57) 49ers GM John Lynch: We're having “really good, positive discussions” with Brock Purdy(19:57) Rams, Matthew Stafford finalize details of new contract(29:07) Sean McVay: “Conversations are ongoing” regarding possible Jalen Ramsey reunion(32:08) PFT Live Draft: Teams Who've Crushed The Offseason(45:43) 49ers GM John Lynch says a positive of NIL is seeing how guys handle money before they get to NFL(56:52) PFT Trivia: With Gregg Popovich retiring, Mike Tomlin is now the longest-tenured HC in North American Sports. Who are the next 5 longest-tenured coaches in NFL behind Tomlin?
(00:00) Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson and more attend the Met Gala(19:41) Ravens release kicker Justin Tucker after 13 seasons as NFL investigates allegations of improper conduct
(00:00) John Harbaugh: “I would just say, from the standpoint of the investigation, we don't know anything…. Every decision we make has to be made on football.”(17:53) Mike Green on being drafted by Ravens: “Coming to the Ravens was a blessing in disguise.”(29:34) Best Remaining Free Agents(45:40) Quinn Ewers' agent offers reason for QB slide in 2025 NFL Draft(52:55) Report: NFL Owners will consider modified tush push proposal at Owners Meetings that will ban pushing and pulling ballcarriers anywhere on the field
(13:30) Report: Washington DC will host 2027 NFL Draft(22:48) Phil Simms on Carter or Dart wearing #11: “I told some of my friends and people around me, ‘I'd let him have it in a second.”(33:44) Giants #11 jersey will remain retired by team
(02:17) Patrick Mahomes: “You have that bad taste in your mouth from the last time you stepped on the football field, and you have to hear about it all offseason.”(20:45) Word Association: Kentucky Derby Winners - > NFL People(38:05) Bill Belichick explains his failure to mention Robert Kraft in new book(49:27) PFT Live Draft: Rookies who will make the biggest impact in 2025
(23:26) Drake Maye: “I'm pumped. A lot of new faces, a lot of veterans who played at a high level. We found answers at a lot of different spots that I hope we can plug and play.”(34:16) Eliott Wolf: “There's going to be a lot of people looking to him for those leadership moments and he's certainly up to the task.”(40:30) Which 2nd year QB is poised to make a jump in 2025?
(00:00) Buccaneers GM Jason Licht on calling draft picks: We may have to just FaceTime them(11:00) GM Jason Licht: WR Emeka Egbuka pick has "nothing to do" with Chris Godwin's injury rehab(28:00) PFT Trivia: Ashton Jeanty was the 5th RB ever drafted by the Raiders in Round 1. Who were the other 4?(32:55) Scale of 1 to 10: Rookie Landing Spots(45:29) Shedeur Sanders to students at Cleveland high school: "I'm trying to bring Cleveland a Super Bowl"(56:08) Today is deadline for teams to exercise 5th-year option for 2026 on 2022 Round 1 picks(56:55) Ravens exercise 5th-year option for S Kyle Hamilton, but not C Tyler Linderbaum(58:34) Jets 2nd-year QB Jordan Travis retires due to leg injury suffered at Florida State
(12:00) NFL fines Falcons $250,000, DC Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 for Shedeur Sanders prank call
(00:00) Jerry Jones open to adding wide receiver help(10:20) Falcons are being “patient” with Kirk Cousins contract (34:00) Eli Manning is putting a bid together for a minority interest in the Giants
(10:00) J.J. McCarthy says he's ready to start at QB(30:00) Titans not naming No. 1 pick Cam Ward starter (44:00) Cam Ward excited to play in Brian Callahan's offense
(00:00) Rookie GM that impressed during the draft(22:00) Washington Commanders look to build new stadium(36:45) Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year(43:30) Bill Belichick dodgy in CBS interview
(00:00) Brandon Beane addresses criticism about lack of WR's in Buffalo(20:00) George Kittle becomes highest paid TE(30:00) Derek Carr speaks out on shoulder injury
(00:00) More on Shedeur Sanders drafted by Browns(12:45) Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich's son was behind the Shedeur Sanders prank call(27:30) Saints select QB Tyler Shough in 2nd round of NFL draft(33:00) Seahawks select QB Jalen Milroe in 3rd round of NFL draft