Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Penix Jr

Mina is joined by Aaron Schatz to break down the biggest NFL news of the week, starting with Aaron Donald's return to the Rams and what it means for an already loaded defense. How can opposing offenses counter L.A., and just how high should expectations be for the Rams this season? Plus, Mina and Aaron dive into the quarterback situations in Las Vegas and Atlanta, including when Fernando Mendoza could get his opportunity and whether the Falcons should start Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. They also discuss how the Packers and Broncos will adjust to the absences of Josh Jacobs and Jonathon Cooper, what the Chargers offense could look like under Mike McDaniel, and which backup quarterbacks have caught their eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Donald is BACK and NFL roster cuts and quarterback battles are setting the stage for the start of the NFL Season! Former Carolina Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe break down the biggest NFL storylines from the final week of the preseason, including surprising roster decisions, quarterback battles and major news heading into Week 1! Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for NFL Analysis and Betting Insights every week of the Season: https://youtu.be/2ZhkAIG2d0E In This Episode: Aaron Donald returns to the Rams on a one-year, $20M deal Is the Rams' defensive line the NFL's best ever? Why heavy Super Bowl favorites struggle What's real vs. fake from the NFL preseason? Micah Parsons' PUP status and Packers pass rush Josh Jacobs lands on the Commissioner's Exempt List Miami's QB moves Browns and Steelers keep four QBs Falcons QB decision: Tua Tagovailoa vs. Michael Penix Jr. Vikings QB situation: Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy Raiders QB decision: Kirk Cousins vs. Fernando Mendoza Seahawks sign Terrion Arnold Odell Beckham Jr. makes the Giants roster Najee Harris' potential impact in New York Panthers offensive tackle injuries Chapters: 00:00 NFL Roster Cuts and Season Countdown 01:46 Aaron Donald returns to the Rams 04:27 Rams Best Defensive Line Ever? 06:35 Short Super Bowl Favorites Betting History 07:52 Why don't Heavy Super Bowl Favorites win? 09:16 Rams overshadow Seahawks and 49ers 10:05 Seahawks Motivation 12:41 Aaron Donald Sack Total Betting Value 15:37 Bet the Rams Under Totals 16:23 Is there a weakness on the Rams? 17:11 Packers DE Micah Parsons opens season on Reserve/PUP List 20:38 Packers RB Josh Jacobs Placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List 22:57 Analyzing Miami's QB moves 25:09 Marty just got down on the Dolphins!!! 26:59 Browns retain four quarterbacks on their roster 31:04 Falcons Quarterback Decision: Tua Tagovailoa vs Michael Penix Jr. 34:09 Steelers Keep Four Quarterbacks to start 2026 Season 36:23 Vikings QB Situation: Kyler Murray starting over J.J.McCarthy 37:41 Raiders Quarterback Decision: Kirk Cousins vs Fernando Mendoza 43:04 Seahawks sign Terrion Arnold 45:15 Odell Beckham, Jr. makes the Giants roster to start the season 48:55 Panthers injured offensive tackles The GM Shuffle drops every Monday on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Join the Community and post your comments and questions. The GM Shuffle is presented by DraftKings. DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Get VSiN Pro for betting splits, power ratings and sharp analysis for just $9.99 your first month: https://vsin.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Florio joins Joe Rose to break down the latest NFL quarterback storylines, including Tua Tagovailoa getting the start against his former Dolphins as he fights for the Falcons' starting job. Florio questions whether Tua has done enough to win the job with Michael Penix Jr. still in the mix despite his injury and discusses the possibility of Tua being cut. Plus, Florio weighs in on the Browns' Deshaun Watson situation, the Raiders' Fernando Mendoza/Kirk Cousins QB competition, Tom Brady's growing role with Las Vegas and whether he's spread too thin. The segment wraps with more discussion of the bizarre situation involving 49ers owner Jed York.

NFL Preseason Week 3 is here, and RayGQue & JRich are breaking down all of the biggest headlines before the final games and roster cutdowns. Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa are still battling for the Falcons' QB1 job, Ja'Marr Chase gave Bengals fans an injury scare, and the Packers are preparing for the possibility of a Josh Jacobs suspension. Plus, we react to Kayshon Boutte being traded to Houston, Trey Benson's surprising exit from Arizona, roster bubble names, injuries and everything else happening around the NFL. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray's Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠

NFL Preseason Week 2 gave us plenty to react to. Ashton Jeanty's injury sends shockwaves through the Raiders, Shedeur Sanders makes his case in Cleveland, and several young quarterbacks came back down to earth after strong preseason debuts. RayGQue and JRich break down the biggest performances, injuries and storylines from around the NFL, including Drew Allar's struggles, De'Zhaun Stribling's impressive preseason, Michael Penix Jr.'s return to full-team work and everything else you need to know coming out of Week 2. Subscribe for NFL, fantasy football and dynasty coverage throughout the 2026 season. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray's Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠

Joe Rose and the crew preview the Dolphins' final preseason game against the Falcons, with Tua Tagovailoa returning to Miami and starting for Atlanta with the QB battle against Michael Penix Jr. on the line. The guys debate how Dolphins fans will react to Tua's return and discuss his polarizing legacy in Miami, while Kim Bokamper joins to break down Tua's struggles and the Dolphins' roster. Brett McMurphy joins to discuss the chaos surrounding college football eligibility and Miami's national championship aspirations, while the guys also break down the Dolphins' 53-man roster, Jeff Hafley's leadership, the offensive line and other strengths and weaknesses on the team. Plus, Joe and Bo rank Tua's most bizarre press conference moments, and Hollywood runs through the latest headlines involving the Panthers, Heat, NFL, WWE and Good Good Golf.

Joe and Hollywood preview the Dolphins' final preseason game against the Falcons, where Tua Tagovailoa will start as he battles Michael Penix Jr. for Atlanta's starting QB job. The guys discuss how Dolphins fans will react when Tua takes the field in Miami, with Joe and Hollywood expecting he will be booed. Plus, they discuss Tua's polarizing legacy in Miami and the irony of his potential starting job being decided against his former team.

Joe and Hollywood preview the Dolphins' final preseason game against the Falcons, where Tua Tagovailoa will start with Atlanta's QB battle against Michael Penix Jr. still up for grabs. The guys debate how Dolphins fans will react to Tua's return to Miami and agree fans have every right to boo or cheer as they choose. Plus, they discuss Tua's decline last season, Miami's ongoing roster needs and the latest college football eligibility chaos as the sport tries to determine which former pro athletes can return to college.

Joe Rose and the crew cover a busy day in South Florida sports, including the Heat introducing Klay Thompson and the latest on Tua Tagovailoa's battle with Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta. Joe breaks down the Dolphins' rough preseason, lack of talent and historic dead-money situation, explaining why there's “no excuse” for the offensive line not to be the team's strength. Omar Kelly joins to discuss Chris Bell's expected preseason debut, injuries, roster battles and Miami's need for another backup QB. Plus, Dave Archer previews the Dolphins-Falcons matchup and the Tua-Penix battle, while the guys look ahead to the 2027 QB class, college football's ongoing eligibility chaos and the changing sports card market. Hollywood's Headlines feature GTA VI, Caitlin Clark, Bill Belichick and more, and the show wraps with fantasy football, Hollywood's Montreal stories, pickleball and the final week of Dolphins preseason

Joe and Hollywood discuss the Heat introducing Klay Thompson before diving into the latest NFL storylines, including Tua Tagovailoa's struggles in Atlanta and his battle with Michael Penix Jr. for the Falcons' starting QB job. Could Tua even be in danger of getting cut? Plus, Joe breaks down the Dolphins' rough preseason, Miami's lack of talent and historic dead-money situation, and why there's “no excuse” for the offensive line to be bad after nearly 20 years of trying to fix the position. The guys also discuss the latest college eligibility chaos after the Big Ten and SEC shut down pro athletes attempting to return to college, and recap the Marlins' bizarre extra-inning loss to the Red Sox, plus discussion about the Marlins letting go of much of their pro scouting department. The hour wraps with a conversation about the sports card market.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about Michael Penix Jr. not playing on Friday, David Pollack stops by to chat Georgia football and the new Indoor Football League name, and the AMA.

Andy and Randy talk about the announcement that Michael Penix Jr. won't be playing in Friday's preseason snaps, if Tua can still win the opening job now, if Penix can still start the season without any game snaps, and other questions the team now has to consider.

Michael Penix Jr.'s return sets up a true quarterback competition with Tua as the Falcons prepare for the season. The show also breaks down Atlanta's defense, key roster decisions, and why a nine-win season and NFC South title could be within reach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL season is almost here, and quarterback battles are heating up across the league! Join Bryce Johnson and Pastor Trip Smith on this week's UNPACKIN' it podcast as they dive into the fascinating dynamics of NFL quarterback rooms - from the Browns' situation to the Atlanta Falcons' battle between Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr., and underdog Jack Strand.More importantly, how do these competitive environments parallel our daily lives as followers of Jesus? Bryce and Tripp break down:How to escape the "snare to compare" and focus on your own lane.The three D's of comparison: Distraction, Discouragement, and Diminishment.Matthew Stafford's powerful example of mentoring rookie Ty Simpson with the Rams.How biblical discipleship helps us outdo one another in showing honor.

Steak Shapiro and Sandra Golden analyze the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback room, focusing on Michael Penix Jr.'s potential to start and the hype surrounding prospect Jack Strand. They discuss training camp observations with Joe Patrick, touching on the performance of veteran players and the team's depth concerns. The conversation also covers the Braves' high-stakes series against the Dodgers and a long-term outlook for the Falcons' roster. 01:50 - Catching Up and Boston 05:43 - College Football and Transfers 09:34 - Braves and Dodgers Preview 17:16 - Joe Patrick on Falcons 22:29 - Assessing Jack Strand 32:15 - Falcons Five-Year Narrative 38:30 - Strand and Pat McAfee

Steak Shapiro and Sandra Golden discuss the latest buzz surrounding the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback situation, including Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. They also preview the high-stakes series between the Braves and Dodgers while touching on college football news and the SEC's stance on the NFL draft loophole. 01:00 - Morning Intro And Updates 03:38 - Falcons Quarterback Talk 05:13 - College Football Landscape 08:58 - Braves Dodgers Series Preview 11:04 - Atlanta Sports Updates

Steak Shapiro and Sandra Golden are joined by Joe Patrick to discuss the latest updates from Falcons training camp. They analyze Michael Penix Jr.'s progress in the quarterback competition and evaluate which newcomers are carving out significant roles on the roster. 01:36 - Joe Patrick Joins 02:42 - Penix Jr. QB Competition 09:32 - Roster Depth Analysis

Steak and Sandra reflect on the Atlanta Falcons' five-year struggle at the quarterback position and the likelihood of drafting another signal-caller in the near future. They examine Michael Penix Jr.'s outlook, the hype surrounding undrafted Division II standout Jack Strand, and the upcoming series between the Braves and Dodgers. 01:00 - Falcons Quarterback Carousel History 07:15 - Jack Strand NFL Hype 14:44 - Braves vs Dodgers Preview

Steak Shapiro and Sandra Golden analyze why the Falcons should start Michael Penix Jr. over their other quarterback options. They also dive into the Cleveland Browns' coaching decisions regarding Shedeur Sanders and a landmark Big Ten ruling on players returning from the NFL. 01:00 - Michael Penix Jr. Start Debate 02:10 - Browns QB Decision Analysis 04:51 - Falcons Roster And Rebuild 07:40 - New NCAA NFL-Return Rule 09:28 - Jack Strand Preseason Hype

Steak and Sandra evaluate the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback room, including the hype surrounding Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. They also examine the Big Ten's move to block NFL players from returning to college and Alpharetta's bid for an NHL team. The conversation concludes with a preview of the Braves' series against the Dodgers and the 'Three Strikes' lifestyle segment. 02:03 - Michael Penix Jr. Analysis 05:39 - John Paddock Fan Reaction 08:48 - New College Rule Changes 16:29 - Tour Championship Golf Update 20:55 - NHL Return To Atlanta 24:14 - Braves Dodgers Series Preview 28:18 - Jed York Arrest Story 36:01 - Three Strikes Lifestyle Segment 39:03 - Sports Documentary News Recap

The GM Shuffle presented by DraftKings and VSiN returns with a loaded episode covering the biggest NFL storylines heading into the final week of the preseason. Hosts Femi Abebefe and former NFL general manager Marty Hurney break down the Cleveland Browns officially naming Deshaun Watson their Week 1 starting quarterback, the complicated salary-cap implications of his contract, and whether Cleveland could eventually turn to rookie Shedeur Sanders. The episode also covers Geno Smith and the New York Jets' promising preseason performance, Michael Penix Jr.'s return to 11-on-11 work with the Falcons, Baker Mayfield's confidence in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Mike Vrabel's comments about the Patriots' roster depth. Then, the show dives deep into the AFC West, examining all four teams:

Sports Illustrated/The MMQB's Albert Breer and Rich break down the latest around the NFL including the Browns naming Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders, the contract situation for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr and Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, if Tua Tagovailoa can hold off Michael Penix Jr to win the Falcons' job, how the injury to RB Ashton Jeanty impacts when Fernando Mendoza could take over starting duties from Kirk Cousins, and how money could factor into whether Aaron Donald returns to the Rams. Rich weighs in on the Browns QB decision and offers up some advice to Deshaun Watson regarding his strained relationship with fans in Cleveland, and how Shedeur Sanders has done everything right to silence his critics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew and Dwain McFarland react to the Ashton Jeanty injury and Deshaun Watson being named the Browns starter before diving into the biggest fantasy takeaways from preseason Week 2. 0:00 - Introduction4:20 - Ashton Jeanty10:32 - Deshaun Watson16:05 - George Kittle20:20 - Marshawn Lloyd & Matthew Golden25:13 - RJ Harvey & Jonah Coleman29:51 - Tua Tagovailoa & Michael Penix Jr.33:05 - Bucky Irving & Kenneth Gainwell37:41 - Caleb Douglas38:55 - Dontayvion Wicks & Tank Bigsby40:43 - Ja'Kobi Lane43:05 - Terrance Ferguson45:07 - Chiefs RB situation47:00 - Malik Davis & Jaydon Blue48:18 - closing timeJoin the FFHH discord: https://discord.gg/FJaK4Kq2af Get Matthew Berry's rankings personalized to your exact league settings, plus more award-winning tools and projections with FantasyLife+. Use code FFHH to save 10% at checkout: https://www.fantasylife.com/pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=ffhhGo to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code FOOTBALLHOUR at checkout for $35 off. Minimumpurchase may apply.

NFL Preseason Week 2 gave us plenty to react to. Ashton Jeanty's injury sends shockwaves through the Raiders, Shedeur Sanders makes his case in Cleveland, and several young quarterbacks came back down to earth after strong preseason debuts. RayGQue and JRich break down the biggest performances, injuries and storylines from around the NFL, including Drew Allar's struggles, De'Zhaun Stribling's impressive preseason, Michael Penix Jr.'s return to full-team work and everything else you need to know coming out of Week 2. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Sub to the Wake up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Randy talk about the reaction to Michael Penix Jr. being cleared and the process that follows that could end up with him winning the QB job for the Falcons.

In Hour 1, Andy and Randy talk about the Falcons preseason performance, the start of the QB competition now that Michael Penix Jr. has been fully cleared, another tough weekend from the Atlanta Braves, and the latest in college football with eligibility arguments and some starting QB's named across campuses in CFB.

Andy and Randy talk about the performances of the Falcons in their second preseason game, Michael Penix Jr. being cleared for full team activities and what the quarterback competition will look like as this week progresses.

HR3 - Falcons defense fighting two identities right now & must make them mesh In hour three Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons beating the Indianapolis Colts in Indy 34-6 on Saturday afternoon in their second preseason game of the year, explain why they think Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels has been so good that Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich and the Falcons may have no choice but to start him next to Divine Deablo in week one, and react to the news that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared to return to 11-on-11 drills in practice. Then, The Morning Shift crew spends some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss what the takeaways should be from the Falcons 34-6 win over the Indianapolis Colts, how Dave thinks the running back room could play out behind Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson, who may get the third running back spot between Tyler Goodson, Nathan Carter, and Cash Jones, what Dave expects the to see from quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. in practice this week when it comes to splitting reps after Penix Jr. was cleared for 11 on 11 work on Thursday, what Dave expects the playing time to look like for Tua and Penix Jr. in the Falcons final preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, how Dave thought the offensive line play looked against the Colts on Saturday compared to how it looked in their first preseason game against the Denver Broncos, and what new Special Teams Coordinator Craig Aukerman has done to have the Falcons Special Teams unit already looking like they're in midseason form. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by talking about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know', and by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss what the takeaways should be from the Falcons 34-6 win over the Indianapolis Colts, how Dave thinks the running back room could play out behind Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson, who may get the third running back spot between Tyler Goodson, Nathan Carter, and Cash Jones, what Dave expects the to see from quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. in practice this week when it comes to splitting reps after Penix Jr. was cleared for 11 on 11 work on Thursday, what Dave expects the playing time to look like for Tua and Penix Jr. in the Falcons final preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, how Dave thought the offensive line play looked against the Colts on Saturday compared to how it looked in their first preseason game against the Denver Broncos, and what new Special Teams Coordinator Craig Aukerman has done to have the Falcons Special Teams unit already looking like they're in midseason form.

Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons beating the Indianapolis Colts in Indy 34-6 on Saturday afternoon in their second preseason game of the year, explain why they think Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels has been so good that Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich and the Falcons may have no choice but to start him next to Divine Deablo in week one, and react to the news that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared to return to 11-on-11 drills in practice.

Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons beating the Indianapolis Colts in Indy 34-6 on Saturday afternoon in their second preseason game of the year, react to the news that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared to return to 11-on-11 drills in practice, react to former NFL quarterback and now NFL Analyst for ESPN Dan Orlovsky saying that the Falcons should trade for Los Angeles Rams quarterback and former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett, and explain why they think that's an asinine take from Orlovsky.

Mike, Ali, and Beau react to the news that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared to return to 11-on-11 drills in practice, and explain why they think the Falcons quarterback competition has played out perfectly for Penix Jr. so far.

HR2 - Falcons don't need to trade for Stetson Bennett or make Jack Strand their Week 1 starter In hour two Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons beating the Indianapolis Colts in Indy 34-6 on Saturday afternoon in their second preseason game of the year, react to the news that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared to return to 11-on-11 drills in practice, react to former NFL quarterback and now NFL Analyst for ESPN Dan Orlovsky saying that the Falcons should trade for Los Angeles Rams quarterback and former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett, explain why they think that's an asinine take from Orlovsky, hit the halftime portion of the show where they talk about some of the crazy and funny stories that happened over the weekend that you may've missed, including the Falcons having one of their rookies pay for a hefty dinner bill over the weekend, talk about how one of the Island Boys got knocked out by a 4'5 guy in a boxing match, and then close out hour two by talking about the biggest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!

HR1 - Tua Tagovailoa's poor play has given Michael Penix Jr. easy path to being Falcons QB1 In hour one Mike, Ali, and Beau recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons beating the Indianapolis Colts in Indy 34-6 on Saturday afternoon in their second preseason game of the year, explain why they think the Falcons had a better operation, better execution, and better energy than the Colts on Saturday, react to the news that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared to return to 11-on-11 drills in practice, explain why they think the Falcons quarterback competition has played out perfectly for Penix Jr. so far, react to the Alabama Crimson Tide naming Keelon Russell their starting quarterback for their opener versus East Carolina, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 in the Little League Classic last night, talk about the Braves avoiding being swept by the Brewers in the three game series with their win yesterday, and explain why they think the Braves will continue to struggle until the offense breaks out of the shell that it's in.

Steak, Drew, and Mike Johnson analyze the Falcons' quarterback room after Michael Penix Jr. was cleared for full practice. They discuss Dan Orlovsky's idea of trading for Stetson Bennett and debate the potential of depth players like Jack Strand while addressing roster management ahead of the season. 01:00 - Falcons News Cycle 04:04 - Stetson Bennett Trade Rumors 07:45 - Evaluating The Backup Room 11:15 - Quarterback Evaluation Debate

Steak Shapiro and Drew Butler break down Michael Penix Jr.'s potential role and Jack Strand's impressive preseason play. They also analyze Shedeur Sanders' maturity in a recent interview and Chris Sale's tribute to broadcaster Karl Ravech. 01:30 - Michael Penix Jr. Analysis 07:09 - Sanders and Sale Highlights 10:14 - Three Strikes Segment

Steak Shapiro and Drew Butler react to the news of Deshaun Watson being named the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback despite ongoing struggles and fan criticism. They explore the Atlanta Falcons' roster depth, considering potential trades for Stetson Bennett and the rise of Jack Strand as a viable backup option. They also recap the Braves' appearance in the Little League Classic and top preseason performers in DB's Dimes. 01:50 - Deshaun Watson Named Starter 05:10 - Falcons Quarterback Debate 06:57 - Potential Stetson Bennett Trade 10:44 - Evaluation Of Jack Strand 16:27 - Dodgers And Braves Preview 17:03 - Little League Classic Recap 22:42 - DB's Dimes Performance Awards 32:01 - Michael Penix Jr. Readiness 36:45 - Shedeur Sanders Sideline Talk 39:48 - Three Strikes Trivia Segment

Steak Shapiro and Drew Butler examine Todd Monken's recent comments regarding Deshaun Watson and the high expectations for NFL quarterbacks. They take calls on the Atlanta Falcons' history of passing on heirs to Matt Ryan and debate whether the team should trade for Stetson Bennett. The conversation emphasizes the need to fully commit to Michael Penix Jr. while assessing the depth of the current quarterback room. 01:15 - Deshaun Watson Named Starter 04:33 - Falcons Quarterback Curse 06:18 - Trading For Stetson Bennett 10:14 - Michael Penix Jr. Starter

This week's Best of Joe Rose Show features Mike Florio breaking down the NFL's potential international expansion, the pros and cons of joint practices and several intriguing quarterback battles around the league. Joe Rose and Dave Hyde dive into the QB competition in Atlanta between former Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., with Dave delivering his blunt assessment: “Tua is DONE.” Plus, Alex Donno joins the show with the latest Miami Hurricanes updates, and the guys react to the Marlins being swept by the Phillies as Miami's playoff hopes continue to fade.

Joe Rose and Dave Hyde are fired up for the return of football after what felt like a very long offseason, especially with the Panthers and Heat missing the playoffs. The guys debate whether the Raiders should start veteran Kirk Cousins or No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, while also discussing Tua Tagovailoa's rough preseason and training camp in Atlanta with Michael Penix Jr. sidelined by injury. Dave gives his blunt assessment that Tua is “done,” and the guys also break down the Browns' QB situation between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, revisiting Cleveland's massive fully guaranteed contract for Watson and reports that the Dolphins were interested in Watson before he was traded to the Browns

Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss what Dave thinks the focus has been for the Falcons since their preseason opener versus the Denver Broncos last Friday night, if Dave thinks the Falcons could cross train rookie offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa at tackle and at guard, if Dave thinks Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is aware when Falcons right tackle Jawaan Taylor is out there on the field after missing most of training camp so far due to injury, if Dave thinks Michael Penix Jr. should play in the preseason finale if he gets medically cleared in time, or if the Falcons should use a different strategy to acclimate him and ramp him up for regular season play, and which Falcons players in the secondary who will get some playing time in the second preseason game tomorrow against the Colts need to have a good game.

HR3 - Michael Penix has good chance to be Falcons Week 1 starter if he gets preseason reps In hour three Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to talk about how the Atlanta Falcons second joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts went yesterday, and explain why they think Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. must trust his knee and his mobility again to maximize his NFL career. Next, The Morning Shift crew spends some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss how the Braves should manage Grant Holmes starts moving forward, if the top three arms in the Braves bullpen right now are Didier Fuentes, Dylan Lee, and Raisel Iglesias until Robert Suarez comes back, why Grant thinks Braves Manager Walt Weiss elected to not put Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim in the lineup yesterday even though it was a good opportunity to get him in the lineup, if Grant thinks there's a situation right now where the Braves front office are making Braves Manager Walt Weiss keep shortstop Ha-Seong Kim because they gave him $20 million dollars this offseason and Walt is rebutting by not playing him, tonight's premier pitching matchup between Braves pitcher Chris Sale and Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, and if yesterday's performance at the plate by Braves third baseman Austin Riley is the start of him getting hot offensively. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by spending some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss what Dave thinks the focus has been for the Falcons since their preseason opener versus the Denver Broncos last Friday night, if Dave thinks the Falcons could cross train rookie offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa at tackle and at guard, if Dave thinks Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is aware when Falcons right tackle Jawaan Taylor is out there on the field after missing most of training camp so far due to injury, if Dave thinks Michael Penix Jr. should play in the preseason finale if he gets medically cleared in time, or if the Falcons should use a different strategy to acclimate him and ramp him up for regular season play, and which Falcons players in the secondary who will get some playing time in the second preseason game tomorrow against the Colts need to have a good game.

HR1 - Feels like Michael Penix Jr. is sending mixed signals about when he'll be fully cleared In hour one Mike, Ali, and Beau recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Chicago White Sox 2-0 in Chicago yesterday, talk about Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes having a great bounce back outing yesterday and taking a no hitter into the seventh inning, explain why they think Holmes getting back on track is huge for the Braves moving forward, talk about how the Atlanta Falcons second joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts went yesterday, let you hear Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. talk about where he is right now in his recovery from his torn ACL last November, react to what Penix Jr. had to say, explain why they think it feels like Penix Jr. still isn't mentally ready to be fully cleared yet, react to the news that Oklahoma Head Football Coach Brent Venables has agreed to a new six-year contract through the 2031 season, explain why they think Venables' new contract is deserved after he has successfully rebuilt the Oklahoma Sooners football program, talk about some of the quarterback battles happening in the SEC, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Mike Johnson in Mike'd Up!

Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to talk about how the Atlanta Falcons second joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts went yesterday, and explain why they think Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. must trust his knee and his mobility again to maximize his NFL career.

Mike, Ali, and Beau talk about how the Atlanta Falcons second joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts went yesterday, let you hear Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. talk about where he is right now in his recovery from his torn ACL last November, react to what Penix Jr. had to say, and explain why they think it feels like Penix Jr. still isn't mentally ready to be fully cleared yet.

Steak Shapiro and Rusty Mansell analyze the current state of the Atlanta Falcons and the development of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. They debate whether fans can remain patient during a rebuilding year while evaluating the team's long-term strategy under the current front office. 01:00 - High School Football Preview 02:43 - NFL Joint Practice Review 04:50 - Michael Penix Jr. Update 08:44 - Falcons Rebuilding Strategy

Steak Shapiro and Rusty Mansell analyze the Atlanta Falcons' schedule and debate the probability of Michael Penix Jr. starting this season on The Steakhouse. Mansell introduces his "RM Meter" for ranking SEC quarterbacks, featuring evaluations of players like Arch Manning and LaNorris Sellers. They also recap the Atlanta Braves' pitching performance and share a review of the limited-time Waffle House tacos. 02:08 - Falcons Betting Season Outlook 05:20 - Michael Penix Jr. Debate 09:38 - SEC RM Meter Rankings 16:46 - Braves Pitching Austin Riley 23:47 - Youth Sports Costs Discussion 33:05 - Waffle House Tacos Review 39:05 - Favorite Freshmen Final Calls

HR3 - Kendal Daniels making push to be Week 1 starter next to Divine Deablo In hour three Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to talk about how the Atlanta Falcons first joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts went yesterday, explain why they think rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels' versatility may make him the next Kaden Elliss for the Falcons, continue to react to the news that Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Jack Pyburn could be headed back to college after a Louisiana judge granted a temporary restraining order to the former LSU edge rusher and 15 others against the NCAA yesterday, clearing a path for them to leave the NFL and return to college football, and explain why they think the judges and the court system need a hard set line in the sand rule for NCAA eligibility. Next, Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue hour three by spending some time with Atlanta Falcons beat writer for The Athletic Josh Kendall! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Josh discuss what bright spots Josh thought there were in the Falcons first preseason game last Friday night against the Denver Broncos, Josh's full evaluation of Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's performance in the Falcons first joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts yesterday, what exact procedure Falcons right tackle Jawaan Taylor had on his knee this offseason, how Josh thought Taylor looked in the Falcons first joint practice with the Colts yesterday, if Josh thinks the temperature of the Falcons quarterback competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. has changed or if that's just the fan perception, how Michael Penix Jr. looked in 7 on 7 work in the Falcons first joint practice with the Colts yesterday, if there's any chance Penix could play in the preseason if he gets full medical clearance in time, if Josh thinks Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels has taken linebacker Christian Harris' spot as the other starting inside linebacker next to Divine Deablo, if any specific Falcons players on the defensive line playing on run defense stood out yesterday during the Falcons first joint practice with Colts or if it was more of a group effort, if he thinks Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner is in danger of tight end Jack Velling taking his spot and not making the Falcons 53 man roster, if Josh thinks there's any competition for any of the depth spots in the interior of the Falcons offensive line or if Kyle Hinton and Corey Levin are shoe ins for those spots, what Josh thinks the Falcons edge rusher room is looking like right now, and what Josh thinks it will end up looking like.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with Atlanta Falcons beat writer for The Athletic Josh Kendall! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Josh discuss what bright spots Josh thought there were in the Falcons first preseason game last Friday night against the Denver Broncos, Josh's full evaluation of Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's performance in the Falcons first joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts yesterday, what exact procedure Falcons right tackle Jawaan Taylor had on his knee this offseason, how Josh thought Taylor looked in the Falcons first joint practice with the Colts yesterday, if Josh thinks the temperature of the Falcons quarterback competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. has changed or if that's just the fan perception, how Michael Penix Jr. looked in 7 on 7 work in the Falcons first joint practice with the Colts yesterday, if there's any chance Penix could play in the preseason if he gets full medical clearance in time, if Josh thinks Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels has taken linebacker Christian Harris' spot as the other starting inside linebacker next to Divine Deablo, if any specific Falcons players on the defensive line playing on run defense stood out yesterday during the Falcons first joint practice with Colts or if it was more of a group effort, if he thinks Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner is in danger of tight end Jack Velling taking his spot and not making the Falcons 53 man roster, if Josh thinks there's any competition for any of the depth spots in the interior of the Falcons offensive line or if Kyle Hinton and Corey Levin are shoe ins for those spots, what Josh thinks the Falcons edge rusher room is looking like right now, and what Josh thinks it will end up looking like.

This week on Sports Guyz Only it's a two-man show as Cal and Nathaniel hold down the fort while Carter celebrates his birthday, Gavin is out, and Nathaniel gets ready for another soccer season with expectations already set at a completely reasonable state championship.   From there, it's all about the Vikings and what the move to Kyler Murray means for J.J. McCarthy. With Kyler taking over as the starter and reports suggesting McCarthy's days in Minnesota could be numbered, the guys debate how the Vikings got here after spending a top-10 pick on J.J. Is Minnesota giving up too quickly, could another NFL team take a chance on him, and what does the situation say about Kevin O'Connell's reputation for getting the most out of quarterbacks? They also pump the brakes on the Kyler hype, looking at Minnesota's offensive line, his training camp performance, and why this could have all the ingredients of a classic 10-7 Vikings season.   The quarterback talk continues around the NFL with Cleveland's situation involving Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. The guys make the case for giving Shedeur his opportunity, revisit his bizarre fall to the fifth round, and question how Cleveland ended up with one of the most intriguing young quarterbacks in the draft sitting behind Watson. Then it's over to Atlanta, where Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. give the Falcons a quarterback room with plenty of talent—and even more injury concerns.   The conversation turns into a bigger debate about what actually separates the NFL's best quarterbacks. From Caleb Williams creating something out of broken plays to Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen seemingly never being out of a game, the guys discuss why improvisation has become such an important part of playing quarterback in today's NFL.   Finally, how much of Baltimore's playoff frustration actually belongs to Lamar Jackson? The guys debate Lamar's postseason reputation, the Ravens' failure to surround him with an elite receiving corps, and whether Baltimore has spent years asking one of the league's most talented quarterbacks to do too much on his own.   Plus: •Reliving the Vikings' chaotic 13-4 season •Eric Bieniemy's coaching career •Why Brian Flores remains in Minnesota •The Vikings' turnover problems •Kyler Murray behind Minnesota's offensive line •An NFC North race that feels completely up for grabs •Michael Penix Jr.'s injury history •Zay Flowers and Baltimore's lack of receiving weapons   It's Vikings uncertainty, quarterback arguments, training camp reactions, and plenty of NFL hypotheticals as the season gets closer. Thanks so much for listening to Sports Guyz Only and be sure to subscribe and review!   Join Flyways Hunt Club and get 1 month free! Flyways Hunt Club New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite (Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby Support Conservation: DU (Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Live Free: Turtlebox Add motion to your spread: Flashback Better Merch: /SHOP