Podcast appearances and mentions of Brian Flores

Tobin and Leroy break down the start of Dolphins training camp, debating whether the sessions truly matter before the pads come on. They discuss Tua Tagovailoa's early injury setback and dive into a heated argument over how much influence Tom Brady wields within the Raiders organization. They also recap a Marlins victory over the Phillies and examine the differences in coaching styles between Brian Flores and Mike McDaniel. 03:17 - Training Camp Pads Debate 07:26 - Tua Tagovailoa Injury Concerns 11:11 - Marlins Beat The Phillies 17:20 - Troy Aikman Dolphins Involvement 20:50 - Tom Brady Raiders Influence 33:08 - Malik Willis Teammate Workouts 40:10 - Flores vs McDaniel Comparison 43:44 - NFL Coaching Accident Story

Tobin and Leroy analyze the opening of Miami Dolphins training camp and the immediate injury news concerning Tua Tagovailoa. They engage in a spirited discussion about Tom Brady's level of control over the Las Vegas Raiders and debate the merits of former coach Brian Flores. The conversation also covers the Miami Marlins' recent success and rumors involving NBA stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo. 02:55 - Training Camp Kickoff 07:25 - Tua Tagovailoa Injury 11:13 - Marlins Victory Recap 16:40 - Troy Aikman Involvement 20:50 - Tom Brady Influence 31:05 - Twitter Account Return 36:10 - Quarterback Reps Strategy 40:20 - Brian Flores Era 46:35 - Tony Romo Footage 55:05 - Tua Back Tightness 01:09:10 - Raiders Ownership Power 01:24:10 - Left Handed Quarterbacks 01:32:15 - Kyle Shanahan Accident 01:43:30 - Chop Robinson Pressure 02:02:05 - Malik Willis Jacksonville 02:14:40 - Aaron Rodgers Wife 02:29:30 - Klay Thompson Rumors 02:38:30 - Leroy Razor Bumps 02:55:30 - Jimmy Butler Fallout 03:06:35 - Tyler Herro Leak

Thor Nystrom and Judd Zulgad react to the news of the Vikings signing Jamal Adams and listing him as a LB on the roster. How will Brian Flores use the veteran on his defense? What does this mean for other members of the tea? Plus modest, or maybe radical, proposals for the Vikings as training camp is set to kick off.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 2 opens with Joe Rose and Dave Hyde reacting to the Marlins snapping their franchise-record 12-game losing streak and discussing why Miami appears committed to keeping its core together ahead of the trade deadline rather than becoming buyers or sellers. The conversation shifts to the Dolphins after the signing of Clelin Ferrell, with the guys debating what the move says about Miami's confidence in its pass rush and why edge rusher remains one of the team's biggest roster concerns. They also break down the Heat's outlook in a loaded Eastern Conference, discussing whether adding Giannis Antetokounmpo is enough to make Miami a true contender. Later in the hour, Joe and Dave react to Tony Romo's DUI arrest, compare the leadership styles of recent Dolphins head coaches, and explain why Brian Flores earned more respect inside the locker room while Joe believes Jeff Hafley will bring the accountability Miami has been missing

Joe Rose and Dave Hyde compare the leadership styles of the Dolphins' recent head coaches, discussing what worked—and what ultimately didn't. The guys explain why they believe Brian Flores was the franchise's strongest leader in recent years despite lacking organizational support, while reflecting on the challenges of the Mike McDaniel era and the reports that players didn't always respond to his leadership. They also discuss why Joe believes new head coach Jeff Hafley will bring a different level of accountability and command more respect in the locker room

North Carolina's football experiment under Bill Belichick is already under intense scrutiny as general manager Michael Lombardi is placed on leave and the program faces an investigation from the College Sports Commission. We discuss why the Tar Heels abandoned a successful formula, whether Mack Brown deserved the same level of investment, and how the "33rd NFL team" approach has quickly unraveled. We also cover Warde Manuel's massive buyout, Ohio State's record-setting jersey sponsorship with JPMorgan Chase, Stanford players taking another step toward unionization, every NFL team officially arriving at training camp, Jamal Adams joining Brian Flores' defense in Minnesota, Vita Vea requesting a trade from Tampa Bay, the latest Madden 99 Club, and the tragic shooting involving Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy's family.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:North Carolina has place GM Michael Lombardi on leave. https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2081716915949478060?s=20UNC's football team is being investigated by the College Sports Commission https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2081812497812570160?s=20Warde Manuel buyouthttps://x.com/achristovichh/status/2081051108982624409?s=20Stanford football players have established the first chapter of the College Football Players Associationhttps://x.com/RossDellenger/status/2081681002049454330?s=20 https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/stanford-football-players-reach-key-threshold-on-path-to-college-player-unionization-095700677.htmlTexas A&M Gameday suites are crazy nice, and minutes from Kyle Fieldhttps://x.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/2081908496703127900?s=20MInnesota Vikings signing Jamal Adamshttps://x.com/NFL/status/2081905798914220074?s=20Madden 99-rating clubhttps://x.com/NFLonFOX/status/2081793409627668986?s=20Elijah Bieniemy, the 27-year-old son of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy, has been arrested after allegedly shooting his mother, Mia, multiple times Sundayhttps://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2081754068117045312?s=20

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings' Monday signing of Jamal Adams. He had a great start to his career but hasn't been able to stay healthy for much of the last five years. Can the safety/linebacker fill a role in the Brian Flores defense? Plus the Twins are less than a week from the trade deadline. What will they do? 13:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer joins to talk post-break Lynx, including a tough schedule and fully getting Napheesa Collier up to speed. 32:00: How the Lynx were built.

This week's Best of Joe Rose Show features the biggest stories across the NBA and NFL, including the latest on the LeBron James sweepstakes. Brian Geltzeiler joins Joe Rose to discuss why Miami remains one of the best fits for LeBron, the impact of the Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, and Tyler Herro's next chapter in Milwaukee. The crew also breaks down LeBron's incredible longevity, Herro's complicated exit from Miami, and whether Pat Riley could add another legendary chapter to his career. Plus, Mike Florio joins the show to discuss Aaron Rodgers reuniting with his family, Tom Brady's post-NFL ambitions, the Brian Flores lawsuit, and the latest NFL headlines. Joe and Dave Hyde also revisit a forgotten piece of football history with Don Shula's two unrecognized wins from the NFL's old third-place games and why they believe those victories belong on his legendary record.

Mike Florio joins Joe Rose to discuss the latest headlines around the NFL, including Aaron Rodgers repairing his relationship with his family after years of being estranged. The guys also dive into Tom Brady's unusual post-playing career, from his involvement in WWE to Florio's theory that Brady and Peyton Manning are quietly competing to become the next former players to own an NFL franchise. Florio also explains why he believes Brady's ambitions could extend beyond football, including a potential future in politics. Plus, Florio provides an update on Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL and discusses whether the league could look to settle the case

Hour 4 features a look at the ongoing changes in college football as the SEC and Big Ten continue pushing for major structural changes. Joe Rose and Dave Hyde discuss why the sport has become absolute chaos in the NIL and transfer portal era, the massive amount of money players are making, and the irony of Carson Beck now taking a pay cut to enter the NFL after making more at Miami last season. The hour also features Mike Florio joining the show to discuss Aaron Rodgers repairing his relationship with his family, Tom Brady's unusual post-NFL ventures, and Florio's theory that Brady and Peyton Manning are quietly competing to become the next former players to own an NFL team. Florio also discusses the possibility of Brady entering politics and provides an update on Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL. Plus, Chris Perkins joins to break down the Dolphins' upcoming season, why this year is about evaluating the new regime, and which young players have the biggest opportunity to make an impact.

Friday's show has Joe Rose and the crew getting you ready for the weekend with a packed show featuring Dolphins training camp, the latest LeBron James speculation, and the biggest stories across South Florida sports. Dave Hyde joins to discuss Miami's need for a training camp breakout, the opportunities for young players, and why the new Dolphins regime has created a clearer vision for the future. Chris Perkins breaks down expectations for the Dolphins season, breakout candidates, Malik Willis, and why this year is about finding out if Miami has the right foundation in place. The guys debate which South Florida team has the best chance to win a championship, discuss the Dolphins rebuild, the Marlins' nine-game losing streak, the chaos in college football, and Mike Florio joins to talk Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady's future, and the Brian Flores lawsuit

***Second Segment***Ladies and gentlemen, rookies have reported for Training Camp and football season is officially back... so Logan and Grant dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on Brian Flores' defense against elite QB's, how AI can be used in the NFL, if Vance Joseph's defense is a better comp for Daronte Jones, and more!

Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. Ladies and gentlemen, rookies have reported for Training Camp and football season is officially back... so the boys are back to break down the latest regarding Deebo Samuel, where Sonny Styles will start the season and dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on on Brian Flores' defense against elite QB's, how AI can be used in the NFL, if Vance Joseph's defense is a better comp for Daronte Jones, why Sean McVay has ditched outside zone in favor of gap scheme runs, Logan's favorite candy and gas station food, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

Mike Florio (@profootballtalk) breaks down the latest stories from around the NFL including the seemingly inevitable return of Aaron Donald, the Cardinals director of college scouting under investigation for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, and the importance of Brian Flores litigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Analyst Predicts Major Quarterback Shakeup as Vikings Training Camp NearsWith Minnesota Vikings training camp set to begin, the club's quarterback situation remains the franchise's biggest storyline, and one prominent Vikings content creator believes a surprising move could still be ahead.John, host of the Vikings Day One podcast and known online as "Vikings Guy Day One," joined the latest episode of Vikings Water Cooler Talk with Stitch and BJ to discuss the team's offseason, offering a bold prediction that quarterback J.J. McCarthy could be traded before Week 1."I truly believe that J.J. McCarthy will be traded before Week 1," John said during the discussion, citing what he believes are organizational changes following the hiring of a new general manager and lingering questions about McCarthy's development.The prediction sparked debate among hosts Stitch and Brandon Jones, who maintained confidence that McCarthy still has an opportunity to become Minnesota's long-term franchise quarterback.The conversation centered on the Vikings' revamped quarterback room, which now includes veteran Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz alongside McCarthy. While acknowledging Murray could open the season as the starter, the hosts questioned whether his injury history could eventually create an opportunity for McCarthy.John argued that Murray's decision to sign with Minnesota suggests there was a legitimate opportunity to compete for the starting job. He also questioned whether McCarthy's recovery from last season's knee injury progressed as quickly as expected and speculated that the relationship between McCarthy and head coach Kevin O'Connell may not be as strong as many fans assume.Despite their differing views on the quarterback competition, all three agreed the Vikings have assembled one of the league's strongest overall rosters entering the season.The panel praised the organization's offseason additions, particularly on defense, while noting the continued leadership of defensive coordinator Brian Flores. They pointed to veterans such as Andrew Van Ginkel and Blake Cashman, along with additions in the secondary and defensive line, as reasons to believe Minnesota's defense could improve after an already strong 2025 campaign."I think this defense will win games," John said, adding that a healthy offensive line and improved offensive production could allow the Vikings to contend for double-digit victories.The hosts also discussed the hiring of a new general manager following the departure of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. John was critical of the former general manager's draft record, arguing it contributed to salary-cap challenges that forced Minnesota to rely heavily on free agency. He praised longtime salary-cap executive Rob Brzezinski for helping stabilize the team's financial outlook while expressing optimism about the new front office's direction.Looking ahead, the group projected Minnesota as a potential 11- or 12-win team if the quarterback position performs efficiently and the defense remains among the NFL's best.The conversation also touched on the strength of the NFC North, with all three expecting another competitive division despite roster changes throughout the conference.As training camp opens, the panel agreed that the coming weeks should provide the clearest picture yet of Minnesota's quarterback hierarchy and whether McCarthy, Murray or another signal caller ultimately leads the Vikings into the 2026 season.John said he plans to continue providing updates from training camp through his Vikings Day One podcast and social media channels, while expressing interest in returning to Vikings Water Cooler Talk throughout the season to discuss developments around the team.Vikings Water Cooler Talk With Sitch and BJ can be found anywhere you find your podcastsSpecial Thank to John - Vikings Guy Day One, find him on TikTok and YoutubeVikings Guy Day One on Youtubehttps://youtube.com/@vikingsguydayone?si=ujT_Kaz_B1kTGX3L Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of TTP with Thor answering questions from listeners about how dependent the Vikings are on Brian Flores, the likelihood of the NFL expanding to Europe, where Jordan Addison ranks amongst NFL receivers, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Florio (@profootballtalk) breaks down the latest stories from around the NFL including the latest about Brian Flores' case vs the NFL and the QB competition in Arizona. Plus, Florio dives into the PFT PM mailbag to answer listener questions/ (3:05) Argentina defeats England in World Cup semifinal (11:25) NFL keeps trying to send Brian Flores case to arbitration (29:20) Jon Gruden will be back in the booth (34:35) Cardinals QB competition (39:40) - Florio opens the PFT PM Mailbag to answer your questions about first year head coaches and the ongoing grass vs turf debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thor is joined by Judd for a Modest Proposals edition of TTP! Judd wants to see the Vikings get Jordan Addison more involved in the run game, while Thor is urging Brian Flores to commit to the youth and start more of the kids on defense. Plus discussions about the recent sale in the NFL, training camp around the corner, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 4 kicks off with more Dolphins discussion as Joe Rose and the guys look ahead to the start of football season, breaking down Miami's Week 1 matchup against the Raiders, the team's 4.5 win total, and why Joe believes this roster has a different mindset than past Dolphins teams. The crew compares the current rebuild to Brian Flores' 2019 Dolphins squad, revisits the Josh Rosen situation, and explains why Miami has a better understanding of Malik Willis after the organization spent significant time with him in Green Bay. The guys also discuss rookie receiver Chris Bell's potential impact once he returns from injury. The conversation then shifts back to the Tyler Herro-Bam Adebayo situation, with Joe questioning Herro's decision to criticize Bam in private messages and Dave explaining why he doesn't view Herro as a true No. 1 option on a championship team. They debate Herro's injury situation, player control over recovery timelines, and why Miami ultimately made the move to trade him for a superstar like Giannis. The hour wraps up with some lighter conversation about Dave's golf adventures and the latest LeBron James speculation, including where he could fit best next season.

With football season right around the corner, Joe Rose and the guys dive into the Dolphins' outlook heading into the year. The conversation starts with Miami's Week 1 matchup against the Raiders and whether Las Vegas should start rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza right away or let veteran Kirk Cousins mentor him early in the season. The crew discusses Miami's low 4.5 win total, why Joe believes this Dolphins team will play with the right mindset and avoid the ego issues of the past, and compares the current roster reset to Brian Flores' 2019 Dolphins team. They revisit Flores' decision to bench Josh Rosen and why Miami's evaluation process is different this time around with Malik Willis, who the organization knows well after spending significant time with him in Green Bay. The guys also discuss rookie receiver Chris Bell's potential and whether he can make an impact once he returns from injury.

Two weeks before Vikings training camp, Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano host a fan-focused episode of The Real Forno Show. — Tyler and Dave discuss why Brian Flores has played few rookies, citing Kevin Seifert's ESPN analysis. They argue it's driven by roster context, limited top-100 defensive draft capital, and system complexity rather than a blanket refusal to play rookies. Tyler projects 2026 snap/starting expectations for the defensive rookie class (including Caleb Banks, Jake Golday, Domonique Orange, Jakobe Thomas, and Charles Demmings) and debates Pro Bowl likelihood for T.J. Hockenson vs. Donovan Jackson. Guest Rap says this draft feels more intentional, trusts Flores, wants more commitment to the run, and expects Kyler Murray to win QB1 while acknowledging J.J. McCarthy's long-term potential. Guest Norsepheus prefers a homegrown QB, critiques O'Connell's development track record, and questions Murray's fit with play-action and under-center usage (which Tyler says he's still researching). Timestamps: - 00:00 Camp Countdown Intro - 01:01 Show Welcome Banter - 02:23 Flores And Rookie Usage - 03:48 Draft Capital Context - 06:29 Why NFL Defense Is Hard - 07:55 Rookie Snap Stats Debate - 09:56 Rookie Class Outlook - 15:04 Projected Rookie Roles - 20:12 Pro Bowl Question - 21:54 First Guest Joins - 24:04 QB Play And Run Game - 28:05 Kyler Versus J.J. Debate - 33:39 Dallas Turner Expectations - 37:10 Vikings Fan Hype - 37:18 SKOL Fest Details - 38:22 Guest Rap Wrap Up - 39:21 Next Guest Setup - 40:29 McCarthy Draft Breakdown Plug - 42:23 Norse Fiends Joins - 45:37 Homegrown QB Debate - 47:43 Kyler Versus Stopgaps - 49:52 Vikings Out On J.J. - 51:02 Practice Versus Games - 54:04 Offensive Line Pushback - 01:03:23 KOC Quarterback Whisperer - 01:06:39 Kyler Pocket Passer Fit - 01:09:02 Play Action Under Center - 01:14:08 Closing SKOL Sign Off _______________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/UJ54XXKlmm8 Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blind Reacting to the Vikings Fan Survey: Direction, Super Bowl Odds, GM Change, and QB Debates — Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano host *The Real Forno Show* and blind react to The Athletic's Alec Lewis Vikings fan survey (3,000+ responses). They avoid rehashing the QB competition while discussing key takeaways. Most fans believe the team is moving in the right direction (about 80% rated it 4–5/5), yet 62.5% say the Vikings won't win a Super Bowl in the next five seasons. The hosts attribute the gap to long-standing Minnesota sports pessimism. Fans rate the Nolan Teasley GM hire positively (about 97.6% at least 3/5) and were largely unsurprised by Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's firing, though many criticized its timing. Confidence remains high in the Wilfs, Kevin O'Connell, and especially Brian Flores. Survey QB results show tension between fans wanting Kyler Murray to start in 2026 and J.J. McCarthy as the long-term future. Forness expresses doubts that McCarthy is a franchise QB. Fans want another edge rusher, remain most worried about quarterback play, and generally like the U.S. Bank Stadium experience (though many find ticket prices unaffordable). Timestamps - 00:00 Blind Survey Reaction Setup - 00:59 Show Intro and Housekeeping - 04:30 Direction vs. Super Bowl Odds - 05:25 Hope and Minnesota Sports Pain - 10:09 Favre Debate and Unspoiled Memories - 14:26 Why Winning Is So Hard - 16:12 Teasley Hire Grades - 19:07 Kwesi Firing Timing Fallout - 21:57 Wilfs Ownership Confidence - 29:40 Kevin O'Connell Approval - 33:07 McCarthy Franchise QB Take - 37:21 Flores Defensive Masterclass - 38:47 Flores Head Coach Odds - 39:48 JJ Debate and Data - 41:48 QB Poll Results - 44:09 McCarthy vs. Murray Logic - 45:47 Money and Vikings QB History - 48:49 O-Line and Rookie Impact - 50:40 Edge Rusher and Position Worries - 53:34 Run Game Curiosity - 55:55 Fan Favorites and Rivals - 58:18 Tickets, Stadium, and Wrap _______________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Join the live show for a fan take-over. Members sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdh_qqX_lKPkpuqws0GmtQ5Y_f1_HXrOKX0eHn5UEiSxs6aTQ/viewform?usp=header ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/uV2tdPRzAWU Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 244 - July 5th, 2026 - 4th of July Weekend Review - Violation Counter - Walt - 16 x DJ Intence - 0 x Ceddy - 1 - The World Cup Live Reaction between England vs Mexico - Freedom250. Donald Trump hijacked America's 250th Birthday - Trump's Tariffs rising COST of Computers & Video Game Consoles - The Supreme Court allowing Brian Flores to continue his lawsuit against the NFL- Jamarian Byrd & Travis Roberts Jr. flopped with Florida's Stand Your Ground Law- Mayor Zohran Mamdani $2.1 Million Lawsuit against Bronx Landlord for Neglect - Mitch McConnell “Weekend At Bernie's” Vibe - Folarin Balogun “Red Card” overturned by FIFA with help by Donald Trump - Zohran Mamdani TIPS to help for New York City Power Grid- Sony Playstation Future & Grand Theft Auto 6 - Allen Iverson Record Breaking Reebok Deal - Wise Guy's Segment - @ohitsRobin Story Time - Woman smashes out ROOMMATE because of boyfriend infidelity - Wise Guy's Segment - India.Irie speaks out against Yung Miami “Spend Dat” - Wise Guy's Segment - Scenario Time - Best friend feeding her husband in front of the FRIEND's husband - Oklahoma votes to not increase Minimum Wages within the State - Jaylen Brown gets TRADED to Philadelphia 76ers - The State of The Boston Celtics 

5 Things the Vikings Must Do to Win the Super Bowl in 2026 | The Real Forno Show — Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano discuss five key requirements for the Vikings to win the Super Bowl in 2026, avoiding the usual quarterback-competition debate by arguing the team should name Kyler Murray the starter as soon as possible to maximize reps, chemistry, and readiness, even if it harms J.J. McCarthy's development. They say the run game must improve under assistant head coach Frank Smith by making Jordan Mason a true workhorse while managing Aaron Jones' durability. Offensively, they emphasize boosting red-zone efficiency by featuring physical receiver Jauan Jennings as a box-out target. Defensively, they need Dallas Turner to take a major leap, and they expect meaningful sack and pressure production from the interior defensive line (around 15 sacks) within Brian Flores' scheme. They also compare these specifics to AI-generated, more generic keys and share fan responses about health, QB play, and luck. 00:00 Playoff Mindset 01:00 Show Intro and Updates 03:07 All In on Kyler 09:39 Camp Timeline and QB Plan 12:40 Run Game Overhaul 16:15 Make Mason Workhorse 21:07 Fix Red Zone 25:24 Red Zone Stats Check 26:24 Red Zone Reality Check 26:49 Defense Wins Titles 27:26 Dallas Turner Leap 29:15 Building Pass Rush Moves 32:33 D Line Sack Target 36:17 Youth Movement Risks 38:25 AI Super Bowl Checklist 45:37 Why AI Lacks Specifics 48:58 Fan Takes On Twitter 52:38 Hopeful Paths Forward 54:29 Odds And Wrap Up _______________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Join the live show for a fan take-over. Members sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdh_qqX_lKPkpuqws0GmtQ5Y_f1_HXrOKX0eHn5UEiSxs6aTQ/viewform?usp=header ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/OYOKQfwweSI Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a revamped Everything Compliance. We have a new host, Adam Turteltaub, and a new panelist, Rebecca Walker, who joins returning regulars Matt Kelly, Jonathan Armstrong, and Karen Moore for the next iteration of Everything Compliance.  Matt Kelly highlights OFAC's $1.05M settlement with FTI Consulting for indirectly providing services to sanctioned VTB Bank via a law firm payment conduit and creating a prohibited extension of debt when invoices went unpaid, emphasizing OFAC's message that indirect dealings are treated like direct ones.  Karen Moore reviews the NFL Rooney Rule's intent and criticism; the Brian Flores discrimination lawsuit, which is moving forward in open court after the Supreme Court declined to compel arbitration; and Florida's attorney general's subpoena challenging the rule under state civil rights law, alongside trends in discrimination charges and potential changes to EEO-1 data reporting.  Rebecca Walker shares NAVEX 2026 survey findings linking leadership “say vs. do” gaps to higher violations.  Jonathan Armstrong covers an Italian Garante fine (€190,000) against ITA Airways for overly broad digital forensics and GDPR process failures, underscoring the importance of scoping, vendor management, and documentation. The members of Everything Compliance are: Rebecca Walker – a top legal mind in ethics and compliance. Woody can be reached at the law firm of Kaplan and Walker. Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com Jonathan Armstrong – a UK colleague and an experienced data privacy/data protection lawyer in London. He can be reached at Armstrong@puntersouthall.law. Karen Moore, a principal at Sounding Board Compliance, can be reached at moore@soundingboardcompliance.com The award-winning Everything Compliance is a part of the Compliance Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real Forno Show Member Takeover: Vikings QB Competition, Roster Control, and Offseason Rumors — Tyler Forness hosts a live “member takeover” episode of The Real Forno Show with producer Dave Stefano, inviting paid members to join radio call-in style segments and taking chat questions with no set topic. The discussion centers on the Vikings' quarterback competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, with Tyler believing the loser likely won't be on the Week 1 roster and suggesting national insider “positivity” around McCarthy may be trade-value posturing; he notes Murray's financial stakes and potential to request a trade if he loses. They also address sack attribution, time-to-throw metrics and how scheme/pressure affect them, debate overrated/underrated Vikings, and answer Bigs' questions about journalism ethics, GM Teasley's final roster authority versus Brian Flores' input, quiet post–June 1 free agency, and a Za'Darius Smith rumor. Tyler announces the next show will be recorded due to travel and plans another member takeover before camp. 00:00 Member Takeover Kickoff 00:57 Meet the Crew and Guests 02:11 Camp Dates and Vacation Banter 03:23 Waiting on Callers and Chat 05:31 QB Battle and Trade Talk 08:56 Insider Posturing Explained 14:32 Sacks and QB Responsibility 17:25 Overrated Vikings Debate 23:54 Herschel Walker Trade Rant 27:30 Underrated Vikings Picks 28:33 Underrated Vikings Linemen 28:55 Biggs Joins the Show 30:55 Russini-Vrabel Ethics 34:49 Teasley Flores Roster Power 37:33 New GM Wants His QB 39:48 Why Free Agents Wait 42:27 Za'Darius Smith Rumor 44:16 Do Vikings Need DB Help 47:48 Time to Throw Explained 01:00:03 Josh Allen Poise Lessons 01:01:50 Lake View and Sign Off _______________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/SMmoqlSFBlM Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Real Forno Show Member Takeover: Vikings QB Competition, Roster Control, and Offseason Rumors — Tyler Forness hosts a live “member takeover” episode of The Real Forno Show with producer Dave Stefano, inviting paid members to join radio call-in style segments and taking chat questions with no set topic. The discussion centers on the Vikings' quarterback competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, with Tyler believing the loser likely won't be on the Week 1 roster and suggesting national insider “positivity” around McCarthy may be trade-value posturing; he notes Murray's financial stakes and potential to request a trade if he loses. They also address sack attribution, time-to-throw metrics and how scheme/pressure affect them, debate overrated/underrated Vikings, and answer Bigs' questions about journalism ethics, GM Teasley's final roster authority versus Brian Flores' input, quiet post–June 1 free agency, and a Za'Darius Smith rumor. Tyler announces the next show will be recorded due to travel and plans another member takeover before camp. 00:00 Member Takeover Kickoff 00:57 Meet the Crew and Guests 02:11 Camp Dates and Vacation Banter 03:23 Waiting on Callers and Chat 05:31 QB Battle and Trade Talk 08:56 Insider Posturing Explained 14:32 Sacks and QB Responsibility 17:25 Overrated Vikings Debate 23:54 Herschel Walker Trade Rant 27:30 Underrated Vikings Picks 28:33 Underrated Vikings Linemen 28:55 Biggs Joins the Show 30:55 Russini-Vrabel Ethics 34:49 Teasley Flores Roster Power 37:33 New GM Wants His QB 39:48 Why Free Agents Wait 42:27 Za'Darius Smith Rumor 44:16 Do Vikings Need DB Help 47:48 Time to Throw Explained 01:00:03 Josh Allen Poise Lessons 01:01:50 Lake View and Sign Off _______________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/SMmoqlSFBlM Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Offensive line coach Luke Butkus needs his unit to bounce back in a big way in 2026 and he couldn't ask for a tougher challenge than facing Brian Flores and the Vikings defense right out of the gate.

The Teasley Regime Begins: Process Talk, Eric Wilson's Encore, and OTA Standouts — Dave Stefano and Darren Campbell discuss new Vikings GM Nolan Teasley's first media availability, noting his brief, “process”-heavy answers, praise of Rob Brzezinski, and Mark Wilf's statement that Teasley has final 53-man roster authority while consulting Kevin O'Connell and Brian Flores; Teasley also emphasized building in the trenches. They debate whether linebacker Eric Wilson, re-signed on a three-year, $22.5M deal, can repeat his 2025 career year (career highs in sacks, forced fumbles, TFLs, QB hits, heavy snap load), citing age/consistency concerns but confidence in Flores' usage. OTA notes include undrafted WR Dillon Bell drawing attention for explosiveness and versatility, and DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins getting edge reps. NFC North items include Micah Parsons missing early season (helping Minnesota vs Green Bay) and Myles Garrett being traded to the Rams instead of the Bears. 00:00 Cold Open and Setup 01:13 Live Chat Roll Call 02:01 Teasley Regime Begins 02:27 First Presser Impressions 08:00 Power Structure and Final Say 09:53 Build in the Trenches 16:18 KOC and GM Timeline Talk 21:15 Theme Two Eric Wilson Again 22:42 Wilson's 2025 Breakout 26:48 Can He Repeat in 2026 30:30 Flores Factor and Other Risers 34:02 Flores Backs Eric Wilson 35:37 Diggs Drop-Off Talk 36:56 OTA Buzz Dylan Bell 40:36 Ingram-Dawkins Edge Experiment 46:16 Curling Chat Break 47:28 NFC North News Impact 47:54 Parsons Injury Packers Outlook 51:04 Garrett Trade Bears Miss Out 53:41 Hunter vs Greenard Revisited 57:41 Dallas Turner Year Three 59:12 Minicamp and Show Updates 01:00:53 McCarthy Trade Rumor Debate 01:04:00 Wrap Up and SKOL Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare along with our numbers guy, Drew Bunting. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. _______________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/Jw1aVdTUPiU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Teasley Regime Begins: Process Talk, Eric Wilson's Encore, and OTA Standouts — Dave Stefano and Darren Campbell discuss new Vikings GM Nolan Teasley's first media availability, noting his brief, “process”-heavy answers, praise of Rob Brzezinski, and Mark Wilf's statement that Teasley has final 53-man roster authority while consulting Kevin O'Connell and Brian Flores; Teasley also emphasized building in the trenches. They debate whether linebacker Eric Wilson, re-signed on a three-year, $22.5M deal, can repeat his 2025 career year (career highs in sacks, forced fumbles, TFLs, QB hits, heavy snap load), citing age/consistency concerns but confidence in Flores' usage. OTA notes include undrafted WR Dillon Bell drawing attention for explosiveness and versatility, and DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins getting edge reps. NFC North items include Micah Parsons missing early season (helping Minnesota vs Green Bay) and Myles Garrett being traded to the Rams instead of the Bears. 00:00 Cold Open and Setup 01:13 Live Chat Roll Call 02:01 Teasley Regime Begins 02:27 First Presser Impressions 08:00 Power Structure and Final Say 09:53 Build in the Trenches 16:18 KOC and GM Timeline Talk 21:15 Theme Two Eric Wilson Again 22:42 Wilson's 2025 Breakout 26:48 Can He Repeat in 2026 30:30 Flores Factor and Other Risers 34:02 Flores Backs Eric Wilson 35:37 Diggs Drop-Off Talk 36:56 OTA Buzz Dylan Bell 40:36 Ingram-Dawkins Edge Experiment 46:16 Curling Chat Break 47:28 NFC North News Impact 47:54 Parsons Injury Packers Outlook 51:04 Garrett Trade Bears Miss Out 53:41 Hunter vs Greenard Revisited 57:41 Dallas Turner Year Three 59:12 Minicamp and Show Updates 01:00:53 McCarthy Trade Rumor Debate 01:04:00 Wrap Up and SKOL Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare along with our numbers guy, Drew Bunting. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. _______________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/Jw1aVdTUPiU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason is joined by Charles Baker and Maurice Drake Jr., talking WNBA. The Indiana Fever-Atlanta Dream much-anticipated matchup proved less than exhilarating. The highlight of the night was the journalistic investigation into Fever guard Caitlin Clark throwing up at halftime. Along the way, Caitlin asked everyone to just be quiet about her. Jason, Dre Baldwin, and Jay Skapinac look ahead to Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Will the Knicks take charge of the series in advance of the much-anticipated return to MSG? Coach J.B., as always, closes the show on Friday, basking in the fact that he called the Myles Garrett trade to the L.A. Rams and discussing Caleb Williams' cover photo for Madden NFL 2027; Brian Flores winning the Halas Award; and his report that the Philadelphia Eagles are after Maxx Crosby. ​​Today's Sponsors: ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@KTVwatch  https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://www.youtube.com/@skap_attack https://www.youtube.com/@coachjb  https://www.instagram.com/isiahthomas  ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Shropshire, Wharton Emeritus Prof. of Legal Studies & Business Ethics and Strategic Advisor to 76 Capital, examines the NFL's history of racial equity in hiring, assess the successes and shortcomings of the Rooney Rule, and explore how Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit could influence the future of coaching opportunities and hiring practices across the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

dies and gentlemen. Welcome once again to the Packernet Podcast. I am your host and resident panelist, as always, Ryan Schlipp. Check us out online, packernet.com Find me on Twitter, pack underscore that ad, so the OTAs for week one are officially behind us. By that, I mean today is the last day for me, and for you it's over. There's a little bit of unfortunate news that we'll get to in a little bit. Before we get there, just want to go through a couple of the news and notesy things that are floating around out there. The first one, I, I don't know, man, it's big, but it's like college football big, and it's confusing. It's going to have some implications on the NFL, but, and how deep do you want to get into this? Plus, it intersects into, like, politics, because politicians, it's bipartisan, but they're still trying to do some stuff. Bottom line, as best as I can tell, there was a Protect College Sports Act presented by Maria Cantwell, Democrat out of Washington, and Ted Cruz, Republican, out of Texas. In order to bring order to the current Wild West landscape, one of the things they're trying to do is to crack down on phony N I L money that is essentially to create a commission that tries to make sure that the money coming in is legitimate as opposed to just boosters throwing money at them through some kind of an N I L funnel, I, you know, having not spent a lot of time thinking about that or understanding it, because it's just I don't know, it's again, it's it, it kind of aligns with the NFL and impacts the NFL, but not enough that I've really dug into it a ton, but my general thought is that I don't see how this is going to hold up, because it's going to be very difficult to say yes, we think they should be paid millions of dollars, but only in this way, because if you do that way, that's a bad way. We're getting into some really arbitrary territory here to decide when it's a good thing for them to make millions and when it's a bad thing for them to make millions. I mean, we've kicked open the door and said, yes, you can make money as an athlete, so it is what it is. They're also looking at, like, a salary cap transfer restrictions. Athletes will generally be limited to one transfer during their college career without losing a year of eligibility. Sets a standard five year eligibility limit, prevents a breakaway. The bill tries to stop the wealthiest conferences, like Big 10 and SEC, from forming their own exclusive Super League by putting strict rules on conferences that make more than a billion dollars in annual revenue. I don't know. I look, I will simply say this: I think that college football has probably always been a little bit of a mess, and it's so hard to manage because there's so many different things, and that's why you find all kinds of scandals and all kinds of crazy stuff, because you set rules, and you know it's kind of like arm wrestling, if you're not cheating, you're not trying, I mean, the whole sport is just cheating, trying to gain an upper hand any way that you can, try not to get caught doing it, and so when you kick open a door the way that they have, man, it creates absolute chaos in such a massive thing that is college sports and college football, and you know, maybe, maybe things will settle on their own, it'll come to like a new natural stasis, I don't know if that's the right word, but it's also possible that it's just going to spiral out of control and continue spiraling, and so I understand the impulse to try to step in here and fix some things that have got are getting wildly out of control, or seemingly wildly out of control. I also think the government has a very low chance of actually fixing any of this, but whatever, we'll see what happens. If it ends up passing, we can take a second look at all the different components and what that could possibly mean. As of right now, it's a pretty steep uphill battle to get this passed and implemented, and everything. Also, as this is my duty, I will give you my weekly announcement that you should not get involved in media companies and journalism via Ryan Glass Spiegel. Two days ago, multiple NFL voices were laid off at Yahoo Sports this week, including Charles Robinson, who had been there over 20 years. Sources told FOS, Charles McDonald also announced he has been laid off. Charles Robinson has been around forever. I mean, they said it right there, 20 years, but I mean, that is one of the.. it's one of the guys that you.. I mean, that's a huge name in the.. in the space. Interestingly enough. Connor Orr, who is from Sports Illustrated, said Charles and Charles are dogged, creative, curious, hilarious, and original, the kinds of things we're running out of in this space. Can't wait to subscribe to wherever they land next. Why is that interesting? Because just as I was about to get started recording, I see this from Michael Rosenberg, who is a senior writer of Sports Illustrated says, this morning I had my favorite kind of meeting, a short one. I was laid off during that meeting. Goes on to say other things, but you get the idea. Adam Schefter memorialized him, said nobody better, an all-time writer. This is amongst many things disheartening. And then he says gutting the place, so Yahoo is gutting the place, and about a day or two later, Sports Illustrated starts gutting all of its people. As I've said before, these companies are purging money. They have a business model that just does not make any sense. They have massive, massive overhead, trying to compete with people that have zero, basically zero overhead. They pay for an internet connection and a freaking electric bill. There are probably very little to no other recurring costs that they have. So don't do it. Been saying this now for well over a year, it is, it is the most painful, slow death I've ever watched and experienced. By the way, I just looked, Charles Robinson was the senior NFL reporter for Yahoo, that's a pretty big layoff. It's also brand new breaking news here, Giants fear wide receiver Gunner Olazewski, who was carted off the practice field today, tore his Achilles. He will undergo additional testing to confirm the injury. It's an unfortunate thing that happens, man. You get into this time, you're all excited, and within seconds of these guys touching grass, they're getting carted off the field, and you just hope and pray that your guys are not included in that. In other news, Paris Campbell, wide receiver, is retiring from the NFL. The NFL did release a date and timeline for the NFL cut downs via Tom Pelissero. But he's changing their headers here. I don't recognize anybody anymore. Anywho, he says the NFL informed teams recently that this year's cut-down deadline to 53 players will be 6pm Eastern time on Sunday, august 30, not the following Tuesday, as it has been in recent years. Waiver claims will be due at 1pm Eastern time on Monday, August 30-first. The season kicks off September 9, so that has been added to the calendar that will be the official cut down day for the Green Bay Packers, and then the final non-Packers, non-NFC North specific news. What is this? That's basketball, and I don't.. I just think this is a good take. So I was trying to think, how do I work this into something, or whatever? I don't know that I have much to add to this. I just think it's a good take, and there's a lot of sort of, I don't know, it's hard because I don't really know the opposite views complaints specifically, but there seem to be a lot of people that are upset that things are expanding, right, more games, more this, more that, but that also goes to, we got Monday games, we got Wednesday games, we got Saturday games, we got all these stupid, and it's like, what happened to good old Sunday football, and like, I guess I kind of get it, but I think this is a little bit more the take that I appreciate. Like, I understand what's being said here, but I don't really get it. I mean, eight games sounds like music to my ears, like, what do we want 12 games on that we can't really see any of them, so we watch what two out of the 11 that are on, and we go, "Oh, I know what that those other ones, they confuse me, actually, to watching the games that I did care about, because I kept looking. I think it's awesome. I absolutely love it. I don't want seven games at 1pm I can't watch it all. There's no way. It's stupid. Like, so that's an instant. Like, are you telling me people Sundays are going to be ruined because they're gone? They're going to get home from church and go, "Oh, there's five games on at 1pm instead of seven. Oh, the days I ruined. It's ruined. I mean, I hate when there's four games at 425 I hate it. Or one's at 405 there's two at 405 and two at 425 I hate that I can't watch it. I'd like to enjoy the games, so I'm one that's not going to be, you know, complaining about this. I like the standalone games. I enjoy being able to watch one at a time. And then it's Sunday. There's nothing worse to me on a Sunday when the whole slate, and you go, "Oh my gosh, there's 13 games today, on Sunday. There's no way I can keep track of it all, and really talk about it all, and you know me, I'm sitting there writing notes, trying to keep up and do all that, but I feel like this will be better for everybody to digest, and I don't think it's going to effectively change Sundays all that much. In fact, there's a part of me that wants to argue and go, it's going to make. Better, we're all going to be tuned into the same few games and enjoying that, and be able to see it more, rather than I don't know what happened there. Hold it, he kicked the field goal. Oh, we threw a pass. I have no idea what's going on, but I saw that play, I saw that play, I saw that play, and that's where I wouldn't mind seeing eight games on Sunday. Like, and so, in summary, I can. I just say I'm starting to more and more. I don't watch their show all the time, but I'm starting to see clips, so I'm just kind of getting little glimmers here. And again, starting to really appreciate Chris Sims a little bit. I don't, for obvious reasons, really like Florio. I've never been very anti-Floria. I feel like when I used to watch this, Sims was like the whipping boy of Florio. Florio would say things, and he would just bend to the will and agree with everything he said. There was a clip I saw recently. I don't know if I ended up playing it or if I just watched it, but he went and just went at.. oh, it was over the Diana Rossini thing, where Sims was talking about the situation, and Florio was like trying to warn him, like, tread carefully, and he just was like, "What are you talking about, dude? Once you shut up and let me say what I want, like, he was something to that effect, and like, I don't know the full clip here, I don't know if if Florio took the opposite approach, but it just, I'm seeing Sims basically kind of turn into me almost with, like, you know, I think it's fricking stupid. I don't understand that, you know, and I'm watching Florio kind of squirm in his chair a little bit, like, you know, like he's taking a licking from Daddy over here, and I'm starting to appreciate, I mean, I think I like Sims's takes more, and the fact that he's found his, let's say, his manhood, and is able to kind of stand on his own feet and tell Florio to shut his face and get out of my face, is, you know, whether that's true or not, that's sort of my own little head cannon going on over here, and I appreciate it. I like it. I gotta go back and find that swear and bleep it out, but otherwise I'm in agreement with that. By the way, I don't understand the argument for I want more games on at once that I can't watch. Does it make your fantasy football more fun and enjoyable or something, or is it like red? Not red zone, maybe red zone. I know red zone is more fun with more. I don't know, I don't know what the argument could possibly be. I mean, if there's more games at different times that you don't want to watch, then don't watch it. I mean, I guess I guess I could understand the argument of I don't want, like, all I'm gonna watch is the Packers, and I don't want those on at random times. I would just want as many like noon games on Sunday as possible, but I mean, if you're an enjoyer of football, yeah, you want to spread all over the place, you can watch as many as you can. Anywho, we'll leave it at that for the non-Packers news. We'll take a break. We'll be right back. Getting into the NFC North news, here, first of all, it looks like the Brian Flores lawsuit will go forward. The NFL tried to throw that out and be like, no, no, no, look, let's, let's let us deal with this in house. We have our own mechanism for dealing with disputes, and I mean, I don't really know how all this stuff works as a layman here, but that seems like a conflict of interest, a bit like I'm.. it's kind of like the church doing an investigation on the church, you know what I mean? Like, there's some scandals going on here, like, you know what, we have an internal mechanism, we'll get to the bottom of this, yeah. No, no, you won't. I'm not going to relitigate the whole thing, I've gone through this lawsuit already. I don't remember exactly the details. I do know that Flores is not likely to get what he's after, but who knows? There may be some kind of a thing through discovery that, although he doesn't win, some things get uncovered. I don't know, frickin' drama, you know. I'll take it. As for their GM search, Vikings completed the second round of interviews for their general manager vacancy. The list of finalists includes Vikings' executive advice, right? We went through the list already. The second round is done, so you would assume that the final decision will come very soon. It seems as though the what everybody is expecting is that Rob Brzezinski will get the job. He is already their interim GM, the executive VP of football operations. So, there have been some outside guys, many of them, as we talked about, kind of turned away from the job, but Broncos assistant GM, Bill's assistant GM, Rams assistant GM, and Seahawks assistant GM also in the running, but again, as of now, the inside track seems to be Rob Brzezinski and his job to lose. Sticking with the Vikings, so far in OTAs, obviously not a ton to take away from anything, but we might as well stay on top of it. Kevin O'Connell has mentioned that he's going to install some. Schemes, I'm guessing this is pretty standard across the league. Everybody says everybody's doing everything brand new. Reps, however, are being split between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy. That's going to be sort of the, I think it's more of an off-season hypey thing, where it's like, oh boy, what's going to happen. We all kind of know what's going to happen. Kyler Murray is currently in the process of trying to adjust to the very wordy verbiage of Kevin O'Connell's system, so I guess it's a very complicated and again wordy system that he's not necessarily used to. So far, though, reports are positive he's looking good in camp, his arm looks good, he's got an early connection with Jordan Addison McCarthy. On the other hand, really focusing on the processing speed, decision making, ball placement. Listen, if I could, I, you know, I went on this rant yesterday about how the Packers are better at doing the quarterback thing, and everything. McCarthy needed the Jordan Love treatment. Now, I don't know if he ever would have become great, and maybe he can still, if he's able to sit somewhere. I think it would be nice. I don't think it's going to happen. I think they're going to end up moving on from them. They're not going to give them another contract, but it would be nice to just let him sit and learn, and you know, continue learning from Kevin O'Connell, continue to sit behind Kyler Murray, to, you know, a little bit learn from Kyler Murray, but for the most part just develop without the pressure and with all the craziness of having to start and give this guy a shot after another year or two sitting and see what happens again. I don't think that's going to happen. I think they pushed them out there like, like always happens. They always.. this is exactly the point I made about the Packers and how they're different. Everybody is willing to pay lip service to the idea that, oh yeah, we're gonna let them sit, but man, when the, when the fire gets hot, they sure push those guys out there, don't they? We're gonna wait, we're gonna wait, we lose a couple games, everybody starts screaming, and boy, here he comes, here comes the savior, right? That's why you guys are in the situation anyways. Additionally, offensive line coach Keith Carter is setting the tone early, heavy emphasis during unpadded drills on first step power in the run game and leverage. So I can't tie it directly to what we were talking about with 13 personnel, but it's been a couple years now of people wanting to get bigger and stronger and more aggressive up front. It sounds like they're emphasizing that as well. Over in Minnesota, first round pick Caleb Banks is currently sidelined with a foot injury until training camp. Safety Jacoby, excuse me, Josh Metellus looks locked in as the every down safety. Theo Jackson, Jay Ward, and Jacoby Thomas are actively competing for remaining roles, if you don't know who those people are exactly. As for the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson is heavily focused on overhauling daily habits, getting sharper offensive execution. Now that they're in year two of his system, he, for the second year in a row now, has talked about trying to get Caleb Williams' completion percentage up, which is quite hilarious. I saw Peter Bukowski comment on this, and he's exactly right that you've got the coach saying we want his completion percentage to come up. Caleb Williams has one of the worst completion percentages in football. Packer fans say, ha ha, your completion percentage sucks. Bears fans say who cares about completion percentage? Look at x, y, and z. And then the coach comes out again this year and says the number one focus for us is completion percentage. And then Bears fans are like, well, we never said completion percentage wasn't important. You guys are stupid, bro. Anywho, there's also a clip circulating, Ben Johnson saying he wants to buy stock in Luther Burden, very excited about Luther Burden. Congratulations on Luther Burden. We'll see. I have a hard time talking trash about Luther Burden, considering that was my guy in the, in the old process, but it's way too early to be making any bold proclamations of that sort, so I'm not really worried about that yet. Plus, the standard is pretty low to be something special in Chicago. There is already talk, though, of expecting a lot of heavy 12 and 13 personnel with Colson Loveland and Cole Commette, so again tying into what we talked about yesterday. Plus, if you remember, they were one of the teams that was a little heavy on that already, so expect that to continue and expand. Left tackle Ozzie Trapio is expected to miss the season with a patellar tendon issue. Braxton Jones currently the front runner, taking first team reps alongside Theo Benedet, while veteran signing Jedrick Wills is also in the mix, and then veteran Garrett Bradbury, who was brought in to replace the retired Drew Dahlman, is fighting for the starting job against second-round rookie Logan Jones, which, I mean, I don't know, I find that whole thing to be quite funny. I mean, when they lost their center Drew Dahlman, that was massive. I mean, it is massive, and. And of course Bears fans try to play that down, like, oh, it's fine, we got Garrett Bradbury, and of course Garrett Bradbury is terrible, and then they draft Logan Jones, and then it's all, see, we're good, we got Logan, what, what happened to Garrett Bradbury, plus now they're in a competition, I hope Garrett Bradbury wins, I really do, I doubt he does, but I hope he wins, cornerback Jalen Johnson is skipping OTAs, which is, I guess, kind of standard for him. Kyler Gordon is out a few weeks with a soft tissue injury. And then, finally, the Detroit Lions, Dan Campbell still obviously running that ship, but new offensive coordinator Drew Petsing is in charge of the offense, as of right now, he's turned over the keys to Petzing. The good news for us is that Petsing is from Arizona, so our defensive coordinator is going to have a pretty good idea of exactly the defensive mind that is going to be, or the offensive mind that is going to be taking over for Detroit. Petsing is a guy that looks heavily to the run game, so very similar to what a lot of other people are talking about, that is sort of his MO. Biggest storyline for Detroit is the fact that they are still planning on moving all pro right tackle Penne Sewell to the left side. I think that is crazy, but he's obviously supremely talented, so we'll probably be able to handle it, but if there's even a slight decline in his play, that was a giant mistake. The right tackle spot now is currently involved in a battle, which you, that's not what you want to hear if you're a Detroit Lions fan, but as of right now, there's a head-to-head battle between first round rookie Blake Miller and veteran edition Larry Boreham. If Blake Miller can't win that job, I mean, that's, that's a serious.. we're, we're moving Penny Sewell because of Blake Miller, because we drafted a right tackle, and so he's going to need to.. it's going to need to be able to do his job. There's also a competition at left guard, second year player Christian Mahogany, who you know there were a lot of high hopes to begin with, but he's currently the front runner in a battle against several guys, including Miles Frazier, Ben Bart, and Drew Juice scrubs, so the offensive line is starting to fizzle a bit, and they're trying to grab a hold of it and try to get it back to its former glory. On defense, Kelvin Shepherd's defense wants to get more versatile and experimenting with base three, four, nickel, and five down looks with a potential shift toward more zone coverage. Safety, Kirby Joseph's knee is a major talking point right now. Update updates are being deferred until more info is available. Brian Branch and Terry and Arnold are also rehabbing. I saw this over here. Lions coach Den Dan Campbell said the team is prioritizing safety Kirby Joseph's knee 2026 availability over participation in spring workouts. Both the starting safeties, Joseph and Branch, are rehabbing significant injuries. It'll be great to get one or both back on the field this spring. Campbell does not want to hurry his injured stars back and risk reinjury, so that's a rough spot there on the offensive side. Ted and tight end Sam La Porta is limited, basically said the exact same thing about Sam La Porta. Lions coach Dan Campbell said he is in no rush to get Sam La Porta back on the field for spring workouts. So those are the biggest storylines, probably are the injuries right now that they're going through. And then the offensive line shuffling. All right, let's take a break there. We'll come back with some Green Bay Packers news. We'll be right back. All right, so the big news here, unfortunately, is that Marshawn Lloyd is once again injured. Now we don't know to what extent this may be just a minor thing. He may be back as early as today. He's been participating up to this point, but for a guy that has not ever been able to stay healthy up to this point, the last thing you want to see is he's once again not practicing with the team due to an injury, no matter how minor, because for the most part people have kind of given up hope that he can stay healthy as it is, and this is just further confirmation that that's exactly the situation. Why in the world would we expect him to be able to make it an entire season, the update was as follows. Packers running back Marshawn Lloyd, undisclosed, sat out during team drills or organized team activities on Wednesday. It goes on to say it's possible this is just a maintenance-related coaching decision, but it's still slightly concerning. Injuries have limited Lloyd to just 10 offensive snaps. Through two NFL seasons, Packers starting running back to Os Jacob was arrested, blah blah blah, per ESPN Rob Dumaski. Lloyd took part in team drills during Tuesday's closed session, but did only individual work Wednesday. Packers running back Chris Brooks began team drills for the first team offense before subbing out for running back Pierre Strong. Packers had the day off on Thursday, and will Zoom practice tomorrow. The Packers remain optimistic that the powerful and speedy Lloyd can repay the team for their patience, but he needs to retake the field soon if he hopes to prove his reliability. The bottom line at this point is that I don't know that anybody, I bottom line, you, you may just have to go do something, and I don't know what that something is, but you have to almost assume that we're in a situation with no Josh Jacobs and no Marshawn Lloyd, even though we may have Josh Jacobs and Marshawn Lloyd. I don't know how you know, I know the Packers want some kind of resolution. They also have a better understanding of what the situation is, and it may be very minor, and they're not really worried about it, but I mean, I'm to the point of I don't know how we can proceed at this point with I guess I'm just kind of assuming at this point that we're going to see Brooks and Pierre strong as our starting running backs, and probably not just for a couple snaps, I'm seeing a very distinct scenario and possibility that what's going to happen is that the Green Bay Packers are not going to have Josh Jacobs, and they're not going to have Marshawn Lloyd for a very extended period of time, and you got to figure out what the heck that looks like. Presumably the draft is a place we're going to have to start looking pretty heavily, but outside of that, what about this year? Because you know, I think we could get by, but I'd rather not focus on just getting by at this point. Now, it's easier to just say that than to actually do something productive, and I don't know exactly what that is at this point. Fall to your knees and hope and pray that Marshawn Lloyd and Josh Jacobs situations get resolved and everything's going to be fine, but outside of that, I feel like there's either got to be a trade situation, which is not my favorite option, or some kind of a free agent option. Now, if there were any good free agents, they wouldn't be free agents, that's kind of the thing about free agency. Unfortunately, there are some names here that I think are potentially worth keeping an eye on. For example, Naji Harris, Naji Harris is first of all exactly the type of running back that I could see Brian Gutta comes being a big fan of, he's 28 so he's not super old, although in running back years that's like 32 six won 242 pounds, and he played for Alabama, so big dude, strong dude, and the other thing is, he's always been good, I don't exactly know what happened, but he spent four years at Pittsburgh Steelers, and his grades were 7175 77 and 77 He went to the Chargers after his four years, only had 15 attempts, but at 61 yards, 4.1 yards per attempt, and an 84 rushing grade. Nick Chubb is available, he's 3511 227 so another big dude, he comes out of Georgia, so there you go. Big program was phenomenal for a very long time in Cleveland, had one, looks like he got injured in 2023 came back 2024 was not really himself, played for Houston last year, and seemed to do pretty well, 136 attempts, 568 yards, 4.2 yards per attempt, three touchdowns, 76 rushing grade. I don't know that he's, you know, 2022 version of Nick Chubb is coming back, but again in a pinch, I don't, sure, why not? Now, the contracts these guys are asking for matters, but none of them made a ton of Naji Harris had a $5 million contract last year, Chubb was 2.5 million. It looks like I understand we got to let these situations resolve a little bit, but I would certainly be keeping an eye on a few of these guys. I think those two in particular are probably the most interesting. Joe Mixon is available, but he's kind of a scumbag, so I don't really want him on the team. Maybe Naji and Chub have some stuff going on that I just don't remember, or whatever. But again, we'll, we'll, we'll see about that in the, in the future. I, you know, I think before we even discuss trade, we'd have to see definitive. Lee, first of all, the Josh Jacobs thing would have to resolve with him being let go, and then you know from there we could start talking about it. Certainly, if Marshawn Lloyd has some kind of a serious injury that's going to hold him out for a while. I think at that point we're very seriously looking into, are there trade candidates available? How big and splashy, I don't know, but that would become much more of a real thing. As of right now, I don't know. Outside of the Packers making some phone calls, I don't know exactly what what they'd be willing to do, and how much we need to really dig into all that, but certainly disappointing. And by next week, when the Packers are back at it, we had better see Marsha and Lloyd practicing. I mean, we had better at least hear that he is practicing it again, and you know, if they want to shut him down because they want to keep him healthy, or whatever the case may be, they're trying to preserve his body so that he doesn't go through the issues yet. Fine, then first of all, make a statement about that, so we understand the situation, and don't panic, but beyond that, he needs to be out there, he needs to have freaking a helmet on and running around and doing stuff, because this is stupid. And then I think, lastly, for today, some other stuff, but it's bigger stuff, and I'm running out of time here. Wife and I are actually going out to dinner, which is a rare occasion for us, so I'm pretty excited about that. But Bo Melton is now officially listed as a wide receiver, so if you are getting whiplash, then you're just like the rest of us. Again, you gotta, you gotta appreciate Bo Melton, if for no other reason the fact that he's getting jerked around by this team left and right, and he is just keeping his head right in this thing now. Maybe, maybe behind the scenes, he's got a bad attitude, but as much as the Packers love him, I get the impression that he has a great attitude, and maybe he should have more of an attitude, because I mean it would be hard to be a little bit upset to feel like, you know, I've got talent and I've got something to offer, and if you would just invest in me in one area, maybe I could actually grow and thrive in that area, instead of jerking me around from cornerback to wide receiver to gunner to returner to all these different things, you know. I don't know, but he's certainly a valuable asset for us, and hopefully the Packers are able to, you know, I don't want to say stay loyal, I mean, if he doesn't, if it's, if it's not worth keeping him around, then I guess he's got to go, but hopefully they can actually find a role for him, and he can help the Green Bay Packers this year. You know, last year I know he was the issue last year was he had so many wide receivers that the only way he was going to stay on the team is if they moved him to corner. Well, we've kind of purged that, so you could see why it would maybe make sense to move him back if that is his strongest position. In which case, the Packers are actually probably doing right by him, that is, assuming you don't think that just letting him go somewhere and be a wide receiver somewhere else. But either way, I think with the thinning of the wide receiver room, it's given him an opportunity to get back into that room, and you know he's going to be pretty low on the pecking order, but at the same time, what do we got? We got Watson, Reed, Golden, after that is Savian, and then after that is probably Bo, and me being a number five wide receiver, he'll get some action, and as much as Matt LaFleur loves the guy, I mean, you can't, you can't guarantee he won't be ahead of Savian, I don't think he will, but I think Matt LaFleur really likes him, I think he wants him in the offense, and I think he's excited about the different ways that he can use him in the offense, I'm excited about the different ways we can use him in the offense, so anywho, just real quick, let me pull this up, just as a reminder, the Green Bay Packers calendar moving forward, the so this week was week one of OTAs, Friday was that final day, next week, if I'm not mistaken, day one is going to be June 1 of OTAs, and then usually I don't know the exact schedule, but I think in the past, as I've said, usually it's one week of media availability, so it'll be similar. It's probably going to be the second, maybe the next day, which would be June 2, where the media has access to practice, and then they'll have access to Matt LaFleur, and potentially they'll have locker room access, unless they shut that down again because of the Josh Jacobs situation. I don't know, they may just shut that down until training camp or something. I'm not really sure how they're going to handle that, but either way, we'll have some information by next week. Let's see, so this episode will be for Saturday, then Sunday, then Monday. Okay, so just a couple days until we're back at it. So, anywho, you all have a good rest of your day. If you have any calls, 608-501-0718 get your calls in, and I will talk to you over there. Have a good one. 

dies and gentlemen. Welcome once again to the Packernet Podcast. I am your host and resident panelist, as always, Ryan Schlipp. Check us out online, packernet.com Find me on Twitter, pack underscore that ad, so the OTAs for week one are officially behind us. By that, I mean today is the last day for me, and for you it's over. There's a little bit of unfortunate news that we'll get to in a little bit. Before we get there, just want to go through a couple of the news and notesy things that are floating around out there. The first one, I, I don't know, man, it's big, but it's like college football big, and it's confusing. It's going to have some implications on the NFL, but, and how deep do you want to get into this? Plus, it intersects into, like, politics, because politicians, it's bipartisan, but they're still trying to do some stuff. Bottom line, as best as I can tell, there was a Protect College Sports Act presented by Maria Cantwell, Democrat out of Washington, and Ted Cruz, Republican, out of Texas. In order to bring order to the current Wild West landscape, one of the things they're trying to do is to crack down on phony N I L money that is essentially to create a commission that tries to make sure that the money coming in is legitimate as opposed to just boosters throwing money at them through some kind of an N I L funnel, I, you know, having not spent a lot of time thinking about that or understanding it, because it's just I don't know, it's again, it's it, it kind of aligns with the NFL and impacts the NFL, but not enough that I've really dug into it a ton, but my general thought is that I don't see how this is going to hold up, because it's going to be very difficult to say yes, we think they should be paid millions of dollars, but only in this way, because if you do that way, that's a bad way. We're getting into some really arbitrary territory here to decide when it's a good thing for them to make millions and when it's a bad thing for them to make millions. I mean, we've kicked open the door and said, yes, you can make money as an athlete, so it is what it is. They're also looking at, like, a salary cap transfer restrictions. Athletes will generally be limited to one transfer during their college career without losing a year of eligibility. Sets a standard five year eligibility limit, prevents a breakaway. The bill tries to stop the wealthiest conferences, like Big 10 and SEC, from forming their own exclusive Super League by putting strict rules on conferences that make more than a billion dollars in annual revenue. I don't know. I look, I will simply say this: I think that college football has probably always been a little bit of a mess, and it's so hard to manage because there's so many different things, and that's why you find all kinds of scandals and all kinds of crazy stuff, because you set rules, and you know it's kind of like arm wrestling, if you're not cheating, you're not trying, I mean, the whole sport is just cheating, trying to gain an upper hand any way that you can, try not to get caught doing it, and so when you kick open a door the way that they have, man, it creates absolute chaos in such a massive thing that is college sports and college football, and you know, maybe, maybe things will settle on their own, it'll come to like a new natural stasis, I don't know if that's the right word, but it's also possible that it's just going to spiral out of control and continue spiraling, and so I understand the impulse to try to step in here and fix some things that have got are getting wildly out of control, or seemingly wildly out of control. I also think the government has a very low chance of actually fixing any of this, but whatever, we'll see what happens. If it ends up passing, we can take a second look at all the different components and what that could possibly mean. As of right now, it's a pretty steep uphill battle to get this passed and implemented, and everything. Also, as this is my duty, I will give you my weekly announcement that you should not get involved in media companies and journalism via Ryan Glass Spiegel. Two days ago, multiple NFL voices were laid off at Yahoo Sports this week, including Charles Robinson, who had been there over 20 years. Sources told FOS, Charles McDonald also announced he has been laid off. Charles Robinson has been around forever. I mean, they said it right there, 20 years, but I mean, that is one of the.. it's one of the guys that you.. I mean, that's a huge name in the.. in the space. Interestingly enough. Connor Orr, who is from Sports Illustrated, said Charles and Charles are dogged, creative, curious, hilarious, and original, the kinds of things we're running out of in this space. Can't wait to subscribe to wherever they land next. Why is that interesting? Because just as I was about to get started recording, I see this from Michael Rosenberg, who is a senior writer of Sports Illustrated says, this morning I had my favorite kind of meeting, a short one. I was laid off during that meeting. Goes on to say other things, but you get the idea. Adam Schefter memorialized him, said nobody better, an all-time writer. This is amongst many things disheartening. And then he says gutting the place, so Yahoo is gutting the place, and about a day or two later, Sports Illustrated starts gutting all of its people. As I've said before, these companies are purging money. They have a business model that just does not make any sense. They have massive, massive overhead, trying to compete with people that have zero, basically zero overhead. They pay for an internet connection and a freaking electric bill. There are probably very little to no other recurring costs that they have. So don't do it. Been saying this now for well over a year, it is, it is the most painful, slow death I've ever watched and experienced. By the way, I just looked, Charles Robinson was the senior NFL reporter for Yahoo, that's a pretty big layoff. It's also brand new breaking news here, Giants fear wide receiver Gunner Olazewski, who was carted off the practice field today, tore his Achilles. He will undergo additional testing to confirm the injury. It's an unfortunate thing that happens, man. You get into this time, you're all excited, and within seconds of these guys touching grass, they're getting carted off the field, and you just hope and pray that your guys are not included in that. In other news, Paris Campbell, wide receiver, is retiring from the NFL. The NFL did release a date and timeline for the NFL cut downs via Tom Pelissero. But he's changing their headers here. I don't recognize anybody anymore. Anywho, he says the NFL informed teams recently that this year's cut-down deadline to 53 players will be 6pm Eastern time on Sunday, august 30, not the following Tuesday, as it has been in recent years. Waiver claims will be due at 1pm Eastern time on Monday, August 30-first. The season kicks off September 9, so that has been added to the calendar that will be the official cut down day for the Green Bay Packers, and then the final non-Packers, non-NFC North specific news. What is this? That's basketball, and I don't.. I just think this is a good take. So I was trying to think, how do I work this into something, or whatever? I don't know that I have much to add to this. I just think it's a good take, and there's a lot of sort of, I don't know, it's hard because I don't really know the opposite views complaints specifically, but there seem to be a lot of people that are upset that things are expanding, right, more games, more this, more that, but that also goes to, we got Monday games, we got Wednesday games, we got Saturday games, we got all these stupid, and it's like, what happened to good old Sunday football, and like, I guess I kind of get it, but I think this is a little bit more the take that I appreciate. Like, I understand what's being said here, but I don't really get it. I mean, eight games sounds like music to my ears, like, what do we want 12 games on that we can't really see any of them, so we watch what two out of the 11 that are on, and we go, "Oh, I know what that those other ones, they confuse me, actually, to watching the games that I did care about, because I kept looking. I think it's awesome. I absolutely love it. I don't want seven games at 1pm I can't watch it all. There's no way. It's stupid. Like, so that's an instant. Like, are you telling me people Sundays are going to be ruined because they're gone? They're going to get home from church and go, "Oh, there's five games on at 1pm instead of seven. Oh, the days I ruined. It's ruined. I mean, I hate when there's four games at 425 I hate it. Or one's at 405 there's two at 405 and two at 425 I hate that I can't watch it. I'd like to enjoy the games, so I'm one that's not going to be, you know, complaining about this. I like the standalone games. I enjoy being able to watch one at a time. And then it's Sunday. There's nothing worse to me on a Sunday when the whole slate, and you go, "Oh my gosh, there's 13 games today, on Sunday. There's no way I can keep track of it all, and really talk about it all, and you know me, I'm sitting there writing notes, trying to keep up and do all that, but I feel like this will be better for everybody to digest, and I don't think it's going to effectively change Sundays all that much. In fact, there's a part of me that wants to argue and go, it's going to make. Better, we're all going to be tuned into the same few games and enjoying that, and be able to see it more, rather than I don't know what happened there. Hold it, he kicked the field goal. Oh, we threw a pass. I have no idea what's going on, but I saw that play, I saw that play, I saw that play, and that's where I wouldn't mind seeing eight games on Sunday. Like, and so, in summary, I can. I just say I'm starting to more and more. I don't watch their show all the time, but I'm starting to see clips, so I'm just kind of getting little glimmers here. And again, starting to really appreciate Chris Sims a little bit. I don't, for obvious reasons, really like Florio. I've never been very anti-Floria. I feel like when I used to watch this, Sims was like the whipping boy of Florio. Florio would say things, and he would just bend to the will and agree with everything he said. There was a clip I saw recently. I don't know if I ended up playing it or if I just watched it, but he went and just went at.. oh, it was over the Diana Rossini thing, where Sims was talking about the situation, and Florio was like trying to warn him, like, tread carefully, and he just was like, "What are you talking about, dude? Once you shut up and let me say what I want, like, he was something to that effect, and like, I don't know the full clip here, I don't know if if Florio took the opposite approach, but it just, I'm seeing Sims basically kind of turn into me almost with, like, you know, I think it's fricking stupid. I don't understand that, you know, and I'm watching Florio kind of squirm in his chair a little bit, like, you know, like he's taking a licking from Daddy over here, and I'm starting to appreciate, I mean, I think I like Sims's takes more, and the fact that he's found his, let's say, his manhood, and is able to kind of stand on his own feet and tell Florio to shut his face and get out of my face, is, you know, whether that's true or not, that's sort of my own little head cannon going on over here, and I appreciate it. I like it. I gotta go back and find that swear and bleep it out, but otherwise I'm in agreement with that. By the way, I don't understand the argument for I want more games on at once that I can't watch. Does it make your fantasy football more fun and enjoyable or something, or is it like red? Not red zone, maybe red zone. I know red zone is more fun with more. I don't know, I don't know what the argument could possibly be. I mean, if there's more games at different times that you don't want to watch, then don't watch it. I mean, I guess I guess I could understand the argument of I don't want, like, all I'm gonna watch is the Packers, and I don't want those on at random times. I would just want as many like noon games on Sunday as possible, but I mean, if you're an enjoyer of football, yeah, you want to spread all over the place, you can watch as many as you can. Anywho, we'll leave it at that for the non-Packers news. We'll take a break. We'll be right back. Getting into the NFC North news, here, first of all, it looks like the Brian Flores lawsuit will go forward. The NFL tried to throw that out and be like, no, no, no, look, let's, let's let us deal with this in house. We have our own mechanism for dealing with disputes, and I mean, I don't really know how all this stuff works as a layman here, but that seems like a conflict of interest, a bit like I'm.. it's kind of like the church doing an investigation on the church, you know what I mean? Like, there's some scandals going on here, like, you know what, we have an internal mechanism, we'll get to the bottom of this, yeah. No, no, you won't. I'm not going to relitigate the whole thing, I've gone through this lawsuit already. I don't remember exactly the details. I do know that Flores is not likely to get what he's after, but who knows? There may be some kind of a thing through discovery that, although he doesn't win, some things get uncovered. I don't know, frickin' drama, you know. I'll take it. As for their GM search, Vikings completed the second round of interviews for their general manager vacancy. The list of finalists includes Vikings' executive advice, right? We went through the list already. The second round is done, so you would assume that the final decision will come very soon. It seems as though the what everybody is expecting is that Rob Brzezinski will get the job. He is already their interim GM, the executive VP of football operations. So, there have been some outside guys, many of them, as we talked about, kind of turned away from the job, but Broncos assistant GM, Bill's assistant GM, Rams assistant GM, and Seahawks assistant GM also in the running, but again, as of now, the inside track seems to be Rob Brzezinski and his job to lose. Sticking with the Vikings, so far in OTAs, obviously not a ton to take away from anything, but we might as well stay on top of it. Kevin O'Connell has mentioned that he's going to install some. Schemes, I'm guessing this is pretty standard across the league. Everybody says everybody's doing everything brand new. Reps, however, are being split between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy. That's going to be sort of the, I think it's more of an off-season hypey thing, where it's like, oh boy, what's going to happen. We all kind of know what's going to happen. Kyler Murray is currently in the process of trying to adjust to the very wordy verbiage of Kevin O'Connell's system, so I guess it's a very complicated and again wordy system that he's not necessarily used to. So far, though, reports are positive he's looking good in camp, his arm looks good, he's got an early connection with Jordan Addison McCarthy. On the other hand, really focusing on the processing speed, decision making, ball placement. Listen, if I could, I, you know, I went on this rant yesterday about how the Packers are better at doing the quarterback thing, and everything. McCarthy needed the Jordan Love treatment. Now, I don't know if he ever would have become great, and maybe he can still, if he's able to sit somewhere. I think it would be nice. I don't think it's going to happen. I think they're going to end up moving on from them. They're not going to give them another contract, but it would be nice to just let him sit and learn, and you know, continue learning from Kevin O'Connell, continue to sit behind Kyler Murray, to, you know, a little bit learn from Kyler Murray, but for the most part just develop without the pressure and with all the craziness of having to start and give this guy a shot after another year or two sitting and see what happens again. I don't think that's going to happen. I think they pushed them out there like, like always happens. They always.. this is exactly the point I made about the Packers and how they're different. Everybody is willing to pay lip service to the idea that, oh yeah, we're gonna let them sit, but man, when the, when the fire gets hot, they sure push those guys out there, don't they? We're gonna wait, we're gonna wait, we lose a couple games, everybody starts screaming, and boy, here he comes, here comes the savior, right? That's why you guys are in the situation anyways. Additionally, offensive line coach Keith Carter is setting the tone early, heavy emphasis during unpadded drills on first step power in the run game and leverage. So I can't tie it directly to what we were talking about with 13 personnel, but it's been a couple years now of people wanting to get bigger and stronger and more aggressive up front. It sounds like they're emphasizing that as well. Over in Minnesota, first round pick Caleb Banks is currently sidelined with a foot injury until training camp. Safety Jacoby, excuse me, Josh Metellus looks locked in as the every down safety. Theo Jackson, Jay Ward, and Jacoby Thomas are actively competing for remaining roles, if you don't know who those people are exactly. As for the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson is heavily focused on overhauling daily habits, getting sharper offensive execution. Now that they're in year two of his system, he, for the second year in a row now, has talked about trying to get Caleb Williams' completion percentage up, which is quite hilarious. I saw Peter Bukowski comment on this, and he's exactly right that you've got the coach saying we want his completion percentage to come up. Caleb Williams has one of the worst completion percentages in football. Packer fans say, ha ha, your completion percentage sucks. Bears fans say who cares about completion percentage? Look at x, y, and z. And then the coach comes out again this year and says the number one focus for us is completion percentage. And then Bears fans are like, well, we never said completion percentage wasn't important. You guys are stupid, bro. Anywho, there's also a clip circulating, Ben Johnson saying he wants to buy stock in Luther Burden, very excited about Luther Burden. Congratulations on Luther Burden. We'll see. I have a hard time talking trash about Luther Burden, considering that was my guy in the, in the old process, but it's way too early to be making any bold proclamations of that sort, so I'm not really worried about that yet. Plus, the standard is pretty low to be something special in Chicago. There is already talk, though, of expecting a lot of heavy 12 and 13 personnel with Colson Loveland and Cole Commette, so again tying into what we talked about yesterday. Plus, if you remember, they were one of the teams that was a little heavy on that already, so expect that to continue and expand. Left tackle Ozzie Trapio is expected to miss the season with a patellar tendon issue. Braxton Jones currently the front runner, taking first team reps alongside Theo Benedet, while veteran signing Jedrick Wills is also in the mix, and then veteran Garrett Bradbury, who was brought in to replace the retired Drew Dahlman, is fighting for the starting job against second-round rookie Logan Jones, which, I mean, I don't know, I find that whole thing to be quite funny. I mean, when they lost their center Drew Dahlman, that was massive. I mean, it is massive, and. And of course Bears fans try to play that down, like, oh, it's fine, we got Garrett Bradbury, and of course Garrett Bradbury is terrible, and then they draft Logan Jones, and then it's all, see, we're good, we got Logan, what, what happened to Garrett Bradbury, plus now they're in a competition, I hope Garrett Bradbury wins, I really do, I doubt he does, but I hope he wins, cornerback Jalen Johnson is skipping OTAs, which is, I guess, kind of standard for him. Kyler Gordon is out a few weeks with a soft tissue injury. And then, finally, the Detroit Lions, Dan Campbell still obviously running that ship, but new offensive coordinator Drew Petsing is in charge of the offense, as of right now, he's turned over the keys to Petzing. The good news for us is that Petsing is from Arizona, so our defensive coordinator is going to have a pretty good idea of exactly the defensive mind that is going to be, or the offensive mind that is going to be taking over for Detroit. Petsing is a guy that looks heavily to the run game, so very similar to what a lot of other people are talking about, that is sort of his MO. Biggest storyline for Detroit is the fact that they are still planning on moving all pro right tackle Penne Sewell to the left side. I think that is crazy, but he's obviously supremely talented, so we'll probably be able to handle it, but if there's even a slight decline in his play, that was a giant mistake. The right tackle spot now is currently involved in a battle, which you, that's not what you want to hear if you're a Detroit Lions fan, but as of right now, there's a head-to-head battle between first round rookie Blake Miller and veteran edition Larry Boreham. If Blake Miller can't win that job, I mean, that's, that's a serious.. we're, we're moving Penny Sewell because of Blake Miller, because we drafted a right tackle, and so he's going to need to.. it's going to need to be able to do his job. There's also a competition at left guard, second year player Christian Mahogany, who you know there were a lot of high hopes to begin with, but he's currently the front runner in a battle against several guys, including Miles Frazier, Ben Bart, and Drew Juice scrubs, so the offensive line is starting to fizzle a bit, and they're trying to grab a hold of it and try to get it back to its former glory. On defense, Kelvin Shepherd's defense wants to get more versatile and experimenting with base three, four, nickel, and five down looks with a potential shift toward more zone coverage. Safety, Kirby Joseph's knee is a major talking point right now. Update updates are being deferred until more info is available. Brian Branch and Terry and Arnold are also rehabbing. I saw this over here. Lions coach Den Dan Campbell said the team is prioritizing safety Kirby Joseph's knee 2026 availability over participation in spring workouts. Both the starting safeties, Joseph and Branch, are rehabbing significant injuries. It'll be great to get one or both back on the field this spring. Campbell does not want to hurry his injured stars back and risk reinjury, so that's a rough spot there on the offensive side. Ted and tight end Sam La Porta is limited, basically said the exact same thing about Sam La Porta. Lions coach Dan Campbell said he is in no rush to get Sam La Porta back on the field for spring workouts. So those are the biggest storylines, probably are the injuries right now that they're going through. And then the offensive line shuffling. All right, let's take a break there. We'll come back with some Green Bay Packers news. We'll be right back. All right, so the big news here, unfortunately, is that Marshawn Lloyd is once again injured. Now we don't know to what extent this may be just a minor thing. He may be back as early as today. He's been participating up to this point, but for a guy that has not ever been able to stay healthy up to this point, the last thing you want to see is he's once again not practicing with the team due to an injury, no matter how minor, because for the most part people have kind of given up hope that he can stay healthy as it is, and this is just further confirmation that that's exactly the situation. Why in the world would we expect him to be able to make it an entire season, the update was as follows. Packers running back Marshawn Lloyd, undisclosed, sat out during team drills or organized team activities on Wednesday. It goes on to say it's possible this is just a maintenance-related coaching decision, but it's still slightly concerning. Injuries have limited Lloyd to just 10 offensive snaps. Through two NFL seasons, Packers starting running back to Os Jacob was arrested, blah blah blah, per ESPN Rob Dumaski. Lloyd took part in team drills during Tuesday's closed session, but did only individual work Wednesday. Packers running back Chris Brooks began team drills for the first team offense before subbing out for running back Pierre Strong. Packers had the day off on Thursday, and will Zoom practice tomorrow. The Packers remain optimistic that the powerful and speedy Lloyd can repay the team for their patience, but he needs to retake the field soon if he hopes to prove his reliability. The bottom line at this point is that I don't know that anybody, I bottom line, you, you may just have to go do something, and I don't know what that something is, but you have to almost assume that we're in a situation with no Josh Jacobs and no Marshawn Lloyd, even though we may have Josh Jacobs and Marshawn Lloyd. I don't know how you know, I know the Packers want some kind of resolution. They also have a better understanding of what the situation is, and it may be very minor, and they're not really worried about it, but I mean, I'm to the point of I don't know how we can proceed at this point with I guess I'm just kind of assuming at this point that we're going to see Brooks and Pierre strong as our starting running backs, and probably not just for a couple snaps, I'm seeing a very distinct scenario and possibility that what's going to happen is that the Green Bay Packers are not going to have Josh Jacobs, and they're not going to have Marshawn Lloyd for a very extended period of time, and you got to figure out what the heck that looks like. Presumably the draft is a place we're going to have to start looking pretty heavily, but outside of that, what about this year? Because you know, I think we could get by, but I'd rather not focus on just getting by at this point. Now, it's easier to just say that than to actually do something productive, and I don't know exactly what that is at this point. Fall to your knees and hope and pray that Marshawn Lloyd and Josh Jacobs situations get resolved and everything's going to be fine, but outside of that, I feel like there's either got to be a trade situation, which is not my favorite option, or some kind of a free agent option. Now, if there were any good free agents, they wouldn't be free agents, that's kind of the thing about free agency. Unfortunately, there are some names here that I think are potentially worth keeping an eye on. For example, Naji Harris, Naji Harris is first of all exactly the type of running back that I could see Brian Gutta comes being a big fan of, he's 28 so he's not super old, although in running back years that's like 32 six won 242 pounds, and he played for Alabama, so big dude, strong dude, and the other thing is, he's always been good, I don't exactly know what happened, but he spent four years at Pittsburgh Steelers, and his grades were 7175 77 and 77 He went to the Chargers after his four years, only had 15 attempts, but at 61 yards, 4.1 yards per attempt, and an 84 rushing grade. Nick Chubb is available, he's 3511 227 so another big dude, he comes out of Georgia, so there you go. Big program was phenomenal for a very long time in Cleveland, had one, looks like he got injured in 2023 came back 2024 was not really himself, played for Houston last year, and seemed to do pretty well, 136 attempts, 568 yards, 4.2 yards per attempt, three touchdowns, 76 rushing grade. I don't know that he's, you know, 2022 version of Nick Chubb is coming back, but again in a pinch, I don't, sure, why not? Now, the contracts these guys are asking for matters, but none of them made a ton of Naji Harris had a $5 million contract last year, Chubb was 2.5 million. It looks like I understand we got to let these situations resolve a little bit, but I would certainly be keeping an eye on a few of these guys. I think those two in particular are probably the most interesting. Joe Mixon is available, but he's kind of a scumbag, so I don't really want him on the team. Maybe Naji and Chub have some stuff going on that I just don't remember, or whatever. But again, we'll, we'll, we'll see about that in the, in the future. I, you know, I think before we even discuss trade, we'd have to see definitive. Lee, first of all, the Josh Jacobs thing would have to resolve with him being let go, and then you know from there we could start talking about it. Certainly, if Marshawn Lloyd has some kind of a serious injury that's going to hold him out for a while. I think at that point we're very seriously looking into, are there trade candidates available? How big and splashy, I don't know, but that would become much more of a real thing. As of right now, I don't know. Outside of the Packers making some phone calls, I don't know exactly what what they'd be willing to do, and how much we need to really dig into all that, but certainly disappointing. And by next week, when the Packers are back at it, we had better see Marsha and Lloyd practicing. I mean, we had better at least hear that he is practicing it again, and you know, if they want to shut him down because they want to keep him healthy, or whatever the case may be, they're trying to preserve his body so that he doesn't go through the issues yet. Fine, then first of all, make a statement about that, so we understand the situation, and don't panic, but beyond that, he needs to be out there, he needs to have freaking a helmet on and running around and doing stuff, because this is stupid. And then I think, lastly, for today, some other stuff, but it's bigger stuff, and I'm running out of time here. Wife and I are actually going out to dinner, which is a rare occasion for us, so I'm pretty excited about that. But Bo Melton is now officially listed as a wide receiver, so if you are getting whiplash, then you're just like the rest of us. Again, you gotta, you gotta appreciate Bo Melton, if for no other reason the fact that he's getting jerked around by this team left and right, and he is just keeping his head right in this thing now. Maybe, maybe behind the scenes, he's got a bad attitude, but as much as the Packers love him, I get the impression that he has a great attitude, and maybe he should have more of an attitude, because I mean it would be hard to be a little bit upset to feel like, you know, I've got talent and I've got something to offer, and if you would just invest in me in one area, maybe I could actually grow and thrive in that area, instead of jerking me around from cornerback to wide receiver to gunner to returner to all these different things, you know. I don't know, but he's certainly a valuable asset for us, and hopefully the Packers are able to, you know, I don't want to say stay loyal, I mean, if he doesn't, if it's, if it's not worth keeping him around, then I guess he's got to go, but hopefully they can actually find a role for him, and he can help the Green Bay Packers this year. You know, last year I know he was the issue last year was he had so many wide receivers that the only way he was going to stay on the team is if they moved him to corner. Well, we've kind of purged that, so you could see why it would maybe make sense to move him back if that is his strongest position. In which case, the Packers are actually probably doing right by him, that is, assuming you don't think that just letting him go somewhere and be a wide receiver somewhere else. But either way, I think with the thinning of the wide receiver room, it's given him an opportunity to get back into that room, and you know he's going to be pretty low on the pecking order, but at the same time, what do we got? We got Watson, Reed, Golden, after that is Savian, and then after that is probably Bo, and me being a number five wide receiver, he'll get some action, and as much as Matt LaFleur loves the guy, I mean, you can't, you can't guarantee he won't be ahead of Savian, I don't think he will, but I think Matt LaFleur really likes him, I think he wants him in the offense, and I think he's excited about the different ways that he can use him in the offense, I'm excited about the different ways we can use him in the offense, so anywho, just real quick, let me pull this up, just as a reminder, the Green Bay Packers calendar moving forward, the so this week was week one of OTAs, Friday was that final day, next week, if I'm not mistaken, day one is going to be June 1 of OTAs, and then usually I don't know the exact schedule, but I think in the past, as I've said, usually it's one week of media availability, so it'll be similar. It's probably going to be the second, maybe the next day, which would be June 2, where the media has access to practice, and then they'll have access to Matt LaFleur, and potentially they'll have locker room access, unless they shut that down again because of the Josh Jacobs situation. I don't know, they may just shut that down until training camp or something. I'm not really sure how they're going to handle that, but either way, we'll have some information by next week. Let's see, so this episode will be for Saturday, then Sunday, then Monday. Okay, so just a couple days until we're back at it. So, anywho, you all have a good rest of your day. If you have any calls, 608-501-0718 get your calls in, and I will talk to you over there. Have a good one. 

Mike Florio deep dives Brian Flores' case vs the NFL, explaining how we got to this point and what the next steps will be. (1:00) Background (4:40) The arbitration fight (13:35) The Claims (23:10) The discovery process (32:35) Where does it go from here: summary judgement, settlement, trial? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 133 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers ask: if Democrats get the majority after this year’s midterms, then what? We’ve seen Democrats win the senate, the house, and the presidency––and they still couldn’t protect the right to vote (or get an abortion) from future Republican administrations. In this midterms, what will we get for our vote? We need an agenda. Folks are saying that Texas senate candidate James Talarico has the best chance to flip a Texas senate seat blue in decades, with his opponent, Ken Paxton, covered in scandals. Our hosts are less optimistic and have some advice for Mr. Talarico… FOR YOUR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS: Some good news in the ongoing redistricting wars in South Carolina & Alabama, where proposed maps benefiting Republicans have been blocked. Meanwhile, in Florida, a new electoral map moves forward… GA State Senator Rashaun Kemp has called on Georgians to protest redistricting in Georgia at the World Cup game. STAY UPDATED by following Sen. Kemp: https://www.instagram.com/rashaunforgeorgia/?hl=en The Supreme Court has allowed coach Brian Flores to sue the NFL for discriminating against Black coaches. Mike Duggan has dropped out of the Michigan governor race. The independent candidate and former Detroit Mayor said he “got into this race to change our politics, not to be a spoiler.” Texas congressman Al Green has lost his primary race to fellow Democratic congressman Christian Menefee, after Texas’ redistricting combined his and Menefee’s districts into one. If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. We are 159 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court of the United States has shut down the National Football League's attempt to keep a major lawsuit hidden behind closed-door arbitration. Could the case now expose how the league really handles hiring practices once it heads to open court? Meanwhile, Spencer Pratt may have pulled off a master class in marketing with a surprisingly brilliant 4D chess campaign. And finally, competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut pleads guilty and is sentenced to probation, adding another bizarre chapter to the world of professional hot-dog eating. TODAY'S SPONSORS REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST For more information, please visithttp://www.realestateagentsitrust.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘accountable' as in NBA playoff as in Thunder as in Spurs as in SGA as in Wemby. Where was Wemby after the game? Skipped his postgame interviews. Not okay. You have to show up after the game he had. (8:30) Kenny Atkinson is returning to the Cavaliers. He had signed a five-year deal in 2024, but most felt it was his time after another failed playoff run. From the things he said postgame to the sweep by the Knicks, it was all bad. The roster is so expensive, the path forward doesn't look promising. (17:12) Jalen Duren is eligible for a max contract. It's all tied into the All-NBA results. The Pistons cannot win if they do it. (29:10) Abner Uribe hit the triple pumps at the Cardinals dugout. Manager Pat Murphy was furious. Uribe said that the Cardinals manager had directed the pitchers to throw inside to Brewers hitters. The Cardinals deny it. (36:40) Review: Devil Wears Prada 2. (40:10) NPPOD. (44:03) Brian Flores lawsuit against the NFL can now go to trial. Wow. The Supreme Court is not hearing the appeal from the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘accountable' as in NBA playoff as in Thunder as in Spurs as in SGA as in Wemby. Where was Wemby after the game? Skipped his postgame interviews. Not okay. You have to show up after the game he had. (8:30) Kenny Atkinson is returning to the Cavaliers. He had signed a five-year deal in 2024, but most felt it was his time after another failed playoff run. From the things he said postgame to the sweep by the Knicks, it was all bad. The roster is so expensive, the path forward doesn't look promising. (17:12) Jalen Duren is eligible for a max contract. It's all tied into the All-NBA results. The Pistons cannot win if they do it. (29:10) Abner Uribe hit the triple pumps at the Cardinals dugout. Manager Pat Murphy was furious. Uribe said that the Cardinals manager had directed the pitchers to throw inside to Brewers hitters. The Cardinals deny it. (36:40) Review: Devil Wears Prada 2. (40:10) NPPOD. (44:03) Brian Flores lawsuit against the NFL can now go to trial. Wow. The Supreme Court is not hearing the appeal from the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Maller talks about who benefits from the Supreme Court's ruling, Brian Flores or the NFL, if it's true that Jon Gruden is sitting pretty because of this decision by the Supreme Court, why the national media keeps asking Trevor Lawrence if he's happy in Jacksonville, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Supreme Court denies NFL appeal, allows Brian Flores lawsuit to proceed (22:00) Texans, WR Nico Collins agree to revised contract (27:00) Chargers, S Derwin James agree to 3-year, $75.6M extension (34:45) Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes practices during Chiefs OTAs; Favorite to win Comeback Player of the Year Award (+160) (39:45) NCAA denies Brendan Sorsby’s request for reinstatement for 2026 season (44:30) Falcons DE James Pearce agrees to 1-year pre-trial intervention program stemming from domestic violence incident (47:00) Happy 29th Birthday, Daniel Jones!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest NFL storylines, including the amendment to the discrimination lawsuit brought by former head coach Brian Flores and Packers running back Josh Jacobs being arrested on domestic violence charges. After that, Rahimi and Grote held their segment How Many Bears? Later, they conducted the Halftime segment.

Hour 4 opens with the passing of legendary Dolphins defensive tackle Manny Fernandez, as Joe Rose reflects on his 1972 undefeated season legacy, his dominant Super Bowl performance, and shares personal stories from his playing days. The conversation then shifts to NBA talk as Joe and Hollywood debate whether the Heat can land Giannis Antetokounmpo and make a major roster splash. Kyle Crabbs joins to break down the Dolphins' offseason, including a young and uncertain wide receiver room, offensive line potential, and how Miami's roster compares to past rebuilds like 2019 under Brian Flores. He also discusses key young players, possible extensions, and stresses that the success of the season will largely hinge on Malik Willis and the offensive line, with a tough schedule ahead but a winnable Week 1 vs. the Raiders

The 2026 NFL schedule is out, and Ryan does something more useful than reading the Packers' games in order — he goes division-wide to see how the Vikings, Lions, and Bears are feeling about their slate, and specifically what each fanbase thinks about facing Green Bay. The Vikings are the story. The optimism is loud and the Packers disrespect is real — week one at home is already being called a win, Kyle Murray is apparently the missing piece to eleven-plus wins, and Brian Flores is apparently worth more than an actual roster. Ryan is not pleased. The Lions are a different conversation: they give Green Bay its due, acknowledge the Packers swept them last year, and know they have something to prove. The Bears land somewhere in the middle — plenty of Caleb Year 2 assumptions, but at least they treat the Christmas matchup at Soldier Field like it matters. Ryan's takeaway: all four NFC North fanbases are projecting double-digit wins. Someone's going to be very wrong.

A busy Friday show covers everything from NFL storylines and college football chaos to NBA Playoffs drama and South Florida sports headlines. Alex Donno joins to break down the ongoing College Football Playoff expansion debate, conference realignment issues, and how money and TV networks are driving the future of the sport, while also discussing Miami's place in the shifting landscape. In the NFL world, Mike Florio joins to react to Aaron Rodgers' announced final season, Matthew Stafford's extension, and ongoing league legal battles involving Urban Meyer and Brian Flores, along with broader Dolphins leadership questions. The NBA Playoffs are also front and center with reaction to physical series battles, game predictions, and whether teams like the Cavaliers and Spurs can respond under pressure. Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald joins to provide an update on the ongoing Inter Miami–Lionel Messi controversy between the club and its supporter groups, including where things currently stand after recent tensions and meetings.

Mike Florio joins the show to react to a busy slate of NFL headlines, including Aaron Rodgers announcing he'll return to the Steelers for another season but also declaring it will be his final year in the league, sparking debate about whether it turns into a farewell tour. The conversation shifts to Matthew Stafford's new one-year extension with the Rams and how Los Angeles continues to manage his future on a year-to-year basis. Florio also weighs in on the latest from Urban Meyer after his legal loss against the Jaguars and renewed comments about Michigan, as well as the ongoing Brian Flores lawsuit situation while he continues his role with the Vikings. The segment wraps with a broader look at NFL leadership discussions, including thoughts on the Miami Dolphins and why Malik Willis still has to prove himself before being labeled a team leader.

Hour 4 wraps the show with a mix of NBA Playoffs discussion, MLB promotions, and a major NFL conversation with Mike Florio. The guys preview Spurs vs. Thunder and try to predict how tonight's matchup could play out, while also noting upcoming Marlins promotions around South Florida. Mike Florio then joins to break down a busy slate of NFL headlines, including Aaron Rodgers announcing his return to the Steelers alongside news that this will be his final season, sparking debate about a potential farewell tour. He also discusses Matthew Stafford's one-year extension with the Rams, the latest on Urban Meyer's legal loss and renewed comments about Michigan, and the ongoing Brian Flores lawsuit situation while he remains in Minnesota. Florio closes with thoughts on Miami Dolphins leadership and why Malik Willis still has to prove himself before being labeled a true leader.

The 2026 NFL schedule is out, and Ryan does something more useful than reading the Packers' games in order — he goes division-wide to see how the Vikings, Lions, and Bears are feeling about their slate, and specifically what each fanbase thinks about facing Green Bay. The Vikings are the story. The optimism is loud and the Packers disrespect is real — week one at home is already being called a win, Kyle Murray is apparently the missing piece to eleven-plus wins, and Brian Flores is apparently worth more than an actual roster. Ryan is not pleased. The Lions are a different conversation: they give Green Bay its due, acknowledge the Packers swept them last year, and know they have something to prove. The Bears land somewhere in the middle — plenty of Caleb Year 2 assumptions, but at least they treat the Christmas matchup at Soldier Field like it matters. Ryan's takeaway: all four NFC North fanbases are projecting double-digit wins. Someone's going to be very wrong.

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One of the newest Eagles, Jonathan Greenard, joins Chris to cover his trade to Philadelphia, the passion and style he brings to the Eagles dline room, his motivation going into his 7th season and the facetime he received from Chris (via a friend) a few weeks ago. (00:00) - Intro (01:53) - Trade to Philadelphia (06:15) - Vic Fangio & Brian Flores' Defenses (11:35) - John's Style of Play (16:34) - Veteran Prescense (23:30) - Edge Rushers Contracts (31:57) - Philadelphia Eagles (39:15) - NFL in Europe (40:38) - Playing Caleb Williams (45:22) - What Number Will John Wear? Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ Head to https://nicokick.com/zone and use code GL20 for 20% off at checkout. Check out Green Light's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices