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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.
1:28 --- Darren Waller unretires, traded to Dolphins5:50 --- Shemar Stewart contract with Bengals not expected anytime soon14:15 --- Browns Stadium deal aftermath22:40 --- Steelers only favored in 6 of their 17 games in 202526:00 --- PFTPM Mailbag26:05 --- Because of NIL/transfer portal, will more NFL teams hire successful college coaches who've dealt with highly paid teenage athletes?28:40 --- Why would the league eliminate preseason games if they go to 18 games season?31:05 --- Will Mike watch Joey Chesnut in Nathans Hot Dog Eating contest on July 4th?33:05 --- Latest on Sunday Ticket Package trial36:28 --- What was Florio's first NFL and non-NFL jersey40:30 --- Florio's Ferrari update
0:15 – PFT x NBC 16th Anniversary!2:20 – Rodney Harrison to enter Chargers HOF3:40 – What does T.J. Watt's football future hold?13:30 – Dolphins Dysfunction17:30 – No negotiations on 18-game season until next year22:50 – Which QBs are on the hot seat in 2025?31:20 – Florio answers listener questions about Omar Kahn, player leverage, and his his favorite trading cards
0:35 – Steelers trade for Jalen Ramsey8:30 – Chris Long speaks out on NFLPA hiding the collusion ruling14:10 – Remembering Joe Delaney17:40 – Feds investigating NBA player Malik Beasley over gambling25:50 – Florio answers listener questions about Micah Parsons' contract. first-ballot HOF quarterbacks and the worst rule in football.
(2:17) Justin Tucker suspended for first 10 weeks of the 2025 season (10:54) Second-round picks are the next full guarantee test (15:34) Chiefs request extension of deadline for stadium deal in Kansas(17:53) D.C. Council taps brakes on Commanders stadium deal(21:59) Top 5 Coaches on Hot Seat Entering 2025(30:48) Mailbag--(30:52) Do 49ers have easiest schedule in the league?--(32:39) Why aren't state taxes addressed in salary cap negotiations?--(34:16) Will Raiders be competitive? & Chances Eagles repeat?--(35:47) Managing work/life balance
(:30) --- Buccaneers extend GM Jason Licht, HC Todd Bowles(3:02) --- Ohio legislature passes law that could allow Browns to leave Cleveland(5:15) --- Report: Bengals, Hamilton County OH reach deal to extend lease at Paycor Stadium(7:05) --- George Pickens cancels appearance at Pittsburgh area youth football camp(10:25) --- Eagles OL Kendall Lamm says quotes attributed to him criticizing the Dolphins were fake (13:21) --- NFL reacts to collusion ruling(17:00) --- PFTPM Mailbag(17:05) --- Who will be first QB to get fully guaranteed deal or close to it?(19:30) --- Wasn't NFLPA interested in starting training camp in late June? Could that lay the groundwork for 20 game season?(22:25) --- Coaches on the hotseat next season (Florio teases this as a topic for Friday's 6/27 PFTPM)
(1:06) Aaron Rodgers ‘pretty sure' this will be final season(9:08) Diontae Johnson expects Kenny Pickett to win starting job(15:29) Collusion ruling aftermath--What is collusion?(23:11) NFL and NFLPA silent & more grievances against NFL could be coming(27:25) Was Jeff Pash pushed out because of this collusion case?(30:20) PFT Mailbag--(30:20) Will Daniel Jones be week 1 starter?--(31:04) How do JC Tretter & Lloyd Howell survive this collusion ruling?--(33:25) Who could be next to get a fully guaranteed contract?--(37:01) Latest on Sunday Ticket lawsuit--(38:44) Should networks have to display records of gambling experts?
Mike Florio breaks down how an arbitrator found the NFL supported teams colluding on guaranteed contracts, explains how the league won but also lost, and dives into why both the NFL and NFLPA tried to hard to keep it all a secret. 0:15 – Arbitrator found NFL encouraged teams to collude regarding guaranteed contracts13:55 – Ruling contained details about specific players negotiations, including Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson26:20 – Why did the NFL & NFLPA keep it secret?38:40 – Where does it go from here?
0:30 – Travis Hunter signs rookie contract with Jaguars5:05 – Tyreek Hill wants to keep Jalen Ramsey in Miami7:54 – PFT post-minicamp power rankings12:52 – Florio answers listener questions about EDGE contracts, the NFL in Europe, and Aaron Rodgers' legacy
:35 --- Shedeur Sanders issued second speeding ticket this month9:15 --- 49ers TE George Kittle on return of Robert Saleh as Defensive Coordinator: “Violence is coming.”12:25 --- Rita Benson LeBlanc, one time successor to Tom Benson as owner of Saints, arrested15:40--- PFTPM Mailbag15:45 --- What to make of recent early retirements in NFL18:45 --- Was Shedeur Sanders' slide in the NFL draft a message to players who've received NIL money who might not want to cooperate with current draft structure?21:40 --- Is Keenan Allen done?23:15 --- Sunday Ticket trial predictions25:50 --- What music does Florio listen to?
(:30) Ravens sign CB Jaire Alexander(6:45) Majority stake in Lakers will be sold at $10 billion valuation(12:36) Shedeur Sanders ticketed for driving 101 mph in a 60 mph zone(18:39) Rashee Rice's status(22:37) Sunday Ticket lawsuit update(33:16) Florio opens the mailbag to answer questions about rookie contracts, playoff expansion, Deshaun Watson's future, the franchise tag & if Joe Burrow will eventually get fed up with the Bengals.
1:10 – Lamar Jackson's not talking about contract talks5:55 – When will Jalen Ramsey be traded?10:00 – Bengals, Trey Hendrickson resume communication12:30 – Aidan Hutchinson likely benefits from delayed deal16:30 – Packers won't extend contracts of Brian Gutekunst, Matt LaFleur before this season19:45 – Florio opens the mailbag to answer questions about Aaron Rodgers, the Chiefs Stadiums, who could be Rodger Goodell's successor, and the hunt for a Ferrari.
(00:00) Tua Tagovailoa on Dolphins culture: “Are you not tired of what we've done these past five years? If you are, then why aren't we doing anything about it?”(08:55) Mike McDaniel and Bradley Chubb on Dolphins changing culture(17:44) PFT Live Draft: Players we'd like to see come back from retirement(35:20) Cowboys EDGE Micah Parsons discusses contract negotiations at minicamp (41:30) Keon Coleman: “You want to know exactly what I see? Man, that s*** trash — you've got to be better.”(44:42) Holley's surprise to Florio!
(16:46) Bengals 1st Round Pick Shemar Stewart leaves Bengals mandatory minicamp early(32:38) Shemar Stewart: “I can't say what I really want to say, but it's their contract. They can do what they want with it.”(40:00) Bengals HC Zac Taylor on Stewart leaving minicamp: “I understand when there's frustration there. That's how he chose to do it. That's his prerogative.”
(04:00) Travis Hunter on Brian Thomas Jr.: “"Just seeing how he goes about his work. He helped me out a lot.”(12:00) Better Bet: Travis Thomas Offensive Rookie Of the Year (+900) or Defensive Rookie of the Year (+1000)(15:30) PFT Live Draft: Training Camp battles/storylines we're looking forward to(35:30) Davante Adams feels rejuvenated: Joining Rams was “exactly what I needed”(42:12) Colts Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon on QB Anthony Richardson: “he has all the potential in the world, and if he wants to prove it, he can.”(47:00) Chris Simms' Top 10 Quarterbacks in 2025 revealed
(17:30) Arthur Smith: “We didn't bring Aaron in here and sign DK for all that money to go run the wishbone.”(26:30) DK Metcalf on Aaron Rodgers: “How quickly he releases the ball and me getting off the line of scrimmage fast is one thing that stands out.”(40:30) Aaron Rodgers: “I just want to be a servant leader here and just pass on the knowledge that I've had for 20 years.”
(04:00) Kirk Cousins: Obviously you'd love to play, but that's not the situation I'm in(15:54) Raheem Morris: "Kirk is not in the business of disrupting Michael Penix Jr.”(19:54) Shemar Stewart & Trey Hendrickson contract drama with Bengals(28:03) Joe Burrow on if Hendrickson situation is a distraction(34:03) James Cook & Terry McLaurin sit out of Bills & Commanders minicamps, respectively(42:22) Shedeur Sanders: I'm focused on small things so big things will happen(47:17) Stefon Diggs prefers to keep 'personal life personal' regarding viral boat video
00:00 Aaron Rodgers makes Steelers debut at minicamp36:00 what's a successful season for steelers in 2025?
(00:00) Jaire Alexander, Germaine Pratt released(20:00) CJ Gardner-Johnson feels 'disrespected' by Eagles trading him(28:00) PFT Draft: Biggest defensive disruptors(35:00) Details of Aaron Rodgers' contract with Steelers(45:00) Devin's top 5 defenses (50:00) Colts ownership transition to Jim Irsay's daughters
(24:00) Patriots start minicamp
(00:00) 2025 Steelers vs 2024 jets (16:00) Jared Verse prepares for second season with the Rams (26:00) Jaire Alexander to be released by Packers(34:00) Lamar Jackson loses workout bonus (39:00) Nick Chubb expected to sign with Texans(41:00) PFT Trivia
(16:00) Aaron Rodgers signs with Steelers on 1-year $13.6M contract
(00:00) Eric DeCosta on Lamar Jackson extension: “I think we're in the introductory sort of stage of looking at what an extension might look like.”(15:51) Eric DeCosta: “It was arduous at best, it was challenging at times. Lamar did a really good job. He's a shrewd negotiator.”(27:41) PFT Live Draft: Best Unit Nicknames of All-Time(41:00) Anthony Richardson will not participate in OTAs or Mandatory Minicamp (shoulder)(46:00) Adam Silver: “"If we were going into a Super Bowl and it was Packers vs. Steelers you guys would celebrate that. People wouldn't talk about Pittsburgh being a small market.”
(16:32) Aaron Rodgers agrees to 1-year deal with Steelers, pending physical
It's finally over.After months of waiting and speculation and mystery, QB Aaron Rodgers has informed the Steelers that he plans to sign a contract with the team. He also will attend next week's mandatory minicamp. Mike Florio breaks down the news in a special edition of PFT PM.
(00:00) Bo Nix says he still has a lot to prove(28:30) Aaron Glenn 'sky's the limit' with Fields as QB (40:40) PFT Live Draft: Best New QB-WR connections(50:30) Browns OC Tommy Rees says any QB could win the starting job
(00:00) Controversy over AP voting(17:00) Could Saquon Barkley pull a Barry Sanders and retire early?
(00:00) Mike Macdonald shuts down questions on Sam Darnold losing starting job(20:30) Steelers and Dolphins renew trade talks for Jonnu Smith.(43:00) DeMeco Ryans says CJ Stroud is out with 'general soreness' (49:30) Micah Parsons will attend minicamp
(00:00) Tribute to Vikings legend Jim Marshall
(00:00) Patriots OC Josh McDaniels “Not concerned” about Stefon Diggs amid return to OTA(14:00) Deion Sanders says pre-draft attacks on Shedeur and Shilo “hurt” (27:00) Joe Burrow blames self for Bengals missing playoffs last season(32:00) Raheem Morris “extremely cautious” with TE Kyle Pitts
(00:00) Lions C Frank Ragnow retires after seven seasons (29:00) Dan Campbell not worried about turnover of staff(39:00) Dan Campbell speaks on Lions 'brutal' 2025 schedule
(04:28) Russell Wilson: "The opportunity here is so great. I don't mind the lights."(14:08) Odell Beckham Jr. says he "never, ever wanted to leave the Giants."(27:12) Vikings, GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah agree to contract extension(35:05) Report: 49ers, Eagles close to finalizing trade for DE Bryce Huff (44:45) Best of May(47:25) Report: Steelers have offer on table for EDGE T.J. Watt
(17:33) Former Patriots QB Scott Zolak says team may cut WR Stefon Diggs(41:46) PFT Live Draft: Biggest Boom or Bust Offseason Additions
(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