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As we get into mid-May, some eccentric stories from the fringes of the NFL are making headlines. Charles Robinson and Terez Paylor kick off today's podcast with some social media news from the league's premiere 42-year-old quarterback, Tom Brady. After reports he had friction with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels last season, Brady took to Instagram to quash the rumors. Where does the truth lie? (0:20) Last week a story broke that Ravens safety Earl Thomas was held at gunpoint by his own wife after she had learned of infidelity through Snapchat. Charles breaks down how he learned of this story almost a month ago, and while some details are wild beyond belief, we should be lucky that the allegations didn't end tragically. (5:40) A strange long-form interview was published with Kansas City's Sammy Watkins courtesy of Bleacher Report. Watkins admits to derailing his career with drinking and partying while in Buffalo and also opens up with his thoughts on aliens and the afterlife. How does this affect his relationship with the Chiefs and could this interview cause problems for Watkins in the future? (14:45) Later in the show, Terez & Charles break down some interesting discoveries as tickets for the 2020 NFL season are beginning to go on sale and hit the secondary market. While teams like the New England Patriots are seeing their ticket prices collapse, it may come as a surprise that the Las Vegas Raiders have suddenly become the hottest ticket in the league. (25:25) Wrapping up the show, our experts take a pair of listener questions about behind-the-scenes issues with Freddie Kitchens and the Browns in 2019 (41:00) and how the fates of pass-rushing free agents like Everson Griffen are tied to that of Jadeveon Clowney (46:50). Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 2020 NFL schedule was released on Thursday night, and while we've known the who of matchups for a few months, the when was finally answered. Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor break down the highlights from the 2020 NFL schedule, including a possible preview of the AFC Championship in Week 3 between the Ravens and Chiefs, a whopping five primetime games being awarded to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, why the Patriots have a very favorable schedule, why the Cowboys don't and the oddity of a Christmas game played on a Friday evening. Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was a long time coming, yet it still somehow felt like a surprise when the Red Rifle, Andy Dalton was released by the Cincinnati Bengals last week. He was not on the free agent market long before signing a $7 million deal with the Dallas Cowboys. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the show reacting to this news, what it means for Dak Prescott and how Dalton is in a superb position to revive his career in Big D. (0:20) While Dalton was quick to sign a deal, former Panther Cam Newton is still without a job. The guys talk about where Cam is post-draft and discuss a few mouthwatering landing spots for the former MVP (21:00), as well as praising the heroics of Alex Smith, whose harrowing injury and recovery were documented on ESPN earlier in the week. (28:30) If this off-season's QB controversies weren't enough, Charles & Terez look ahead to what is sure to be a major source of drama in spring 2021: what will Chicago do with Mitchell Trubisky? After the Bears declined to pick up his 5th-year option, the guys discuss the brewing QB debate in Chicago and revisit the top of the 2017 draft, where Trubisky was selected. (33:50) Our experts wrap up the show discussing the passing of former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula and his impressive legacy (44:15) before taking some listener questions on Justin Herbert, Patrick Mahomes and NFL teams' scouting procedures (53:10). Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Now that the 2020 NFL draft is a few days in the rear view mirror, Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor are joined by Eric Edholm and Pete Thamel, two of Yahoo Sports' premier college football minds, to get some perspective on the rookie class and how they fit with their new teams. The guys break down the best offensive and defensive rookie of the year candidates.  On offense, is it Joe Burrow's award to lose or are there some dark horse running backs that could take the crown? (2:30) On defense, will it be Chase Young, Isaiah Simmons, or could a cornerback with a multi-interception season sneak in and get the award? (15:00) Our experts dive more specifically into the quarterback class a bit. Which QB do they expect to have the most effective 2020 and which one has the best long-term outlook? (27:45) They wrap up the show discussing some of the sneaky late-round picks that could turn around massive value for their squads including a Rubik's cube-solving wideout and a kicker who can hit a 50-yarder with no run-up. (44:35) Check out Pete Thamel on the Yahoo Sports College Podcast and follow Eric Edholm on Twitter for year-round NFL draft insights. Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 2020 NFL draft concluded on Saturday afternoon and the New Orleans Saints were quick to make an addition to their quarterback room. No, not just seventh rounder Tommy Stevens out of Mississippi State. They also reportedly are agreeing to terms with former division rival and first overall pick Jameis Winston. After discussing the new format of the NFL draft and the highs and lows of the virtual broadcast (especially the Kingsbury residence in Arizona), Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson react to Jameis' new landing spot. How will he fit with Drew Brees and the newly-extended Taysom Hill? (8:35) Speaking of utility-knife backup QBs like Taysom Hill, the Philadelphia Eagles turned heads on Friday night selecting former Oklahoma and Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts in the second round. Charles explains how this could portend a massive shift in how football is played and why Hurts will be used like, "Taysom Hill on steroids." (23:35) In the second half of the show, the guys break down two teams whose drafts they loved in Baltimore and Cleveland (35:30) and two teams whose drafts they hated, Green Bay and Houston. (41:50) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fifteen years ago, a 35-year-old Brett Favre saw the Green Bay Packers draft Aaron Rodgers with the 24th overall pick. Last night, a 36-year-old Aaron Rodgers saw the Green Bay Packers draft Jordan Love with the 26th overall pick. And just like that, a quarterback controversy is reborn with one of the league's most iconic franchises. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the podcast with the shocking draft choice from Green Bay, what the next few years might look like in northern Wisconsin and what this means for the endgame of the Aaron Rodgers era. Afterwards, they break down every pick from the first round of the 2020 NFL draft, including the chalk picks of Joe Burrow, Chase Young, Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert in the top 10, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers adding plug-and-play protection for Tom Brady, the Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos and Dallas Cowboys landing the flashy top three wide receivers and more. Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 2020 NFL draft is less than 48 hours away, and lying season is in full effect. Before Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor get to the treasure trove of rumors they're hearing ahead of the draft, there was a minor transaction on Tuesday afternoon that needs to be addressed – Rob Gronkowski saw the Gronk-symbol in the sky in Tompa Bay and was traded along with a 7th round pick by the Patriots to the Buccaneers for a 4th-rounder. What does this mean for the Pats and Bucs and is three a crowd in Tampa's tight-end room? Terez & Charles open the pod reacting to the surprising trade. (0:20) Our experts spend the rest of the episode sharing the last whispers they're hearing from scouts, coaches and front office staff ahead of Thursday night's draft. (12:45) Is Washington actually shopping the 2nd overall pick? Are the Giants seriously kicking the tires on a top quarterback? Could the Dolphins make a wildly unexpected move with the fifth overall pick? Is there a surprise team in on one of the top wide receivers? Terez & Charles break it all down and more. Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In stunning breaking news on Thursday evening, Denver Broncos' star linebacker Von Miller tested positive for coronavirus, becoming arguably the highest profile American athlete to come down with the illness alongside the NBA's Kevin Durant. Before Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson break down that news, they open this end-of-week podcast remarking on the Cleveland Browns new uniforms (0:20) and the Washington Post's report that the league is planning for schedule contingencies if they have to play a shortened season or a season without fans. (2:20) Then, they discover on air that Miller had tested positive for coronavirus, what that means for the league and how there may be other cases in the league that the public doesn't know about. (11:50) Even though Vegas casinos are closed, there are still betting odds for those intrepid fans who want to lay some money down on the 2020 season or next week's draft. What does it say about Tom Brady that the Patriots and Buccaneers have the same over/under wins total for next season. Also, where's the value in the first RB, WR and OL off the board next Thursday night? (14:45) Terez & Charles spend the second half of the show wrapping up their division-by-division team needs preview, concluding with the Texans, Jaguars, Titans and Colts of the AFC South (36:55) and the Panthers, Falcons, Buccaneers and Saints of the NFC South (47:25). They close out the show addressing a listener question about what the Jets could do with the 11th overall pick in next week's draft (1:00:15). Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the 2020 NFL draft just over a week away, teams desires are becoming more clear, even if information about the prospects remains muddled. Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson devote much of today’s podcast to the latest on what teams are saying about Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa and then preview the draft needs for the teams in the AFC & NFC East. Before they get to that, they discuss the possibility of the 2020 college football season being pushed back to February due to COVID-19 and how that would affect the 2021 draft. (0:20) Sticking with news surrounding the virus, they chat about the plan for Roger Goodell to announce all 32 first round picks from his basement in New York (6:50) as well as how the teams are setting up their virtual workout programs for the offseason. (11:40) Later they discuss the injury concerns surrounding Tua Tagovailoa and how he could have a precipitous draft-night slide if not selected by the Dolphins or Chargers at picks 5 or 6. (18:05) While questions about Tagovailoa still linger, teams seem more confident than ever about his former teammate, Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts. How much higher can his stock get in the next eight days? (31:45) Terez and Charles close out the show previewing the draft-night needs for the Patriots, Dolphins, Bills and Jets in the AFC East (37:30), followed by the Giants, Eagles, Redskins and Cowboys in the NFC East (51:40) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spring is a time for birth and rejuvenation. This week, two franchises in the NFC South rejuvenated their uniforms: the Buccaneers took a look to the past and the Falcons took a step towards the bland. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the podcast dunking on the state of new uniforms. (0:20) Also in the show, Charles & Terez have spoken to some sources around the league and one thing is for sure about the upcoming draft: it will be a comedy of errors. They explain why GMs hate the draft-from-home protocol, security concerns and how this whole process will expose the worst-run teams in the league. (7:15) They also revisit the looming decision for Washington with the second overall pick in the draft and dissect comments from new head coach Ron Rivera. Is Ohio State's Chase Young a slam dunk at two and is Dwayne Haskins' job already in jeopardy? (15:15) Later, they break down Tom Brady's candid Wednesday morning interview with Howard Stern. Is Tom finally peeling back the layers of his personality now that he's out of New England? (21:55) They spend the second half of the show previewing what they'd like to see the teams in the AFC North (31:10) and NFC North (42:20) do in the upcoming draft Terez & Charles close out the show answering some listener questions on the prospect of a shortened season and the Patriots' QB situation. (1:00:30) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As sports leagues around the world have cancelled or postponed events due to COVID-19, the NFL, partly aided by cover of their offseason, have remained steadfast in making sure their season goes according to schedule. Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor open this week's podcast discussing the league revealing via conference call that they plan to start the season on time in September and have no contingency plans for moving international games, or even delaying or cancelling the season. They ask: has the NFL's response to the Coronavirus been tone-deaf? (3:30) In other league-wide news, the league officially announced the long-expected changes to the playoff rules. Now one extra team from each conference will make the playoffs and we'll get a whopping 6 games that first weekend of January. What wasn't expected? League partner CBS announcing their extra playoff game will be simulcast on Nickelodeon. Is America ready for some green-slime on wild card weekend? (15:00) In the second half of the show, Charles & Terez begin their division-by-division team needs preview leading up to the NFL draft. They start with the two divisions represented in the Super Bowl, the AFC & NFC West: Can the Broncos, Chargers and Raiders stockpile their rosters to beat the Chiefs? (38:25) In a quarterback-strong division, what have the 49ers, Cardinals, Rams and Seahawks done to fix the other holes on their rosters? (49:10) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most of the contestants in this year's game of NFL free agency musical chairs have found a seat, but there are still a few key players waiting to find their next landing spot. Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor shed some light on two of these major free agents on this week's podcast. First and foremost is former Carolina Panthers QB and 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton, who was cut by the squad on Tuesday. Three possible suitors seem inevitable in the Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins. What are the chances he signs with one of these three and where is the best fit for Cam to have a renaissance? (4:20) The surprising retirement of center Travis Frederick constitutes another loss of a key starter from the Dallas Cowboys roster, along with Robert Quinn and Byron Jones. The guys talk about the tough offseason for the Cowboys, the many gaps they need filled and provide an update on the latest with Dak Prescott's contract negotiation. (22:20) Another free agent who hasn't found a new home is former Seattle & Houston pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney. Charles breaks down why the market for him has stalled and suggests a "mystery" suitor is about to land the former first overall draft pick. (30:15) Finally, the guys talk about the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the NFL draft. While the draft hasn't been cancelled, many front offices will be struggling to conduct the same preparation and research they normally do in this time. Our experts break down the draft mistakes that teams could be making this year and how other teams could be poised to take advantage. (38:15) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley was dealt a grim reminder today that the acronym NFL also stands for Not For Long. The former MVP candidate and consensus number-one fantasy pick as recently as two seasons ago was abruptly cut on Thursday afternoon and joins Devonta Freeman and Melvin Gordon in a class of RBs in their primes who are struggling to find the mega-deals they were hoping for. Where could these backs land and what does this say about the state of the running back position? Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor open the podcast discussing this changing of the tide. (0:35) The Chicago Bears traded a fourth-round pick to Jacksonville for former Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles. Charles & Terez talk about the Bears' new Mitch Trubisky insurance policy. (12:55) Elsewhere in the NFC North, the Detroit Lions traded CB Darius Slay to Philadelphia and Slay did not mince his words about Matt Patricia on his way out the door. The guys investigate why former Patriots assistants like Patricia, Josh McDaniels and Bill O'Brien have had such a history of beefing with their own players. (16:50) They also talk about the three big quarterbacks still on the market searching for a starting job: Cam Newton, Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton. Who has the bestt short- and long-term prospects out of those three? Could one end up in New England? Also, does Bill Belichick have a plan for his next QB? (24:15) The guys wrap up the show discussing the news that New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton tested positive for coronavirus (44:55) and take a listener question about the new CBA. (56:00) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What a difference a day makes. Early on Tuesday morning, Tom Brady announced via social media that he would be leaving the New England Patriots. By Tuesday night, reports put the 6-time Super Bowl champ with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the podcast with the historic news that Tom Brady is headed to Tampa Bay. How did it end between Tom and the Pats, what lured him to the Bucs and could there be a reunion with Antonio Brown? Later in the show, our experts discuss the other major news in the QB carousel. Philip Rivers signed a one-year deal with Frank Reich and the Colts in a major win-now move for Indianapolis. (19:55) Also, the Carolina Panthers made it clear to Cam Newton that his time with the team was over. Where will Cam land? Charles & Terez have a suggestion. (22:50) They wrap up the show discussing what the New England Patriots should do next and look ahead to a crazy 2020 NFL season. (31:00) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Dolphins and Browns threw down a lot of cash, the Cowboys and Titans made sure to keep their QBs, but the headline of the first 12 hours of free agency was the completely WTF trade between the Houston Texans and the Arizona Cardinals. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson recap a stacked weekend in NFL news, starting with the head-scratching deal that sent DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona for David Johnson (as well as the reshuffling of a trio of draft picks). (3:15) While their attempts to retain Ryan Tannehill & Derrick Henry are worthy of praise, Terez is skeptical of the Tennessee Titans' overall plan because in doing so, they lost out on a key offensive lineman. (13:55) One of those linemen, Jack Conklin, agreed to terms with the Browns, who made a number of other deals on Monday that may prove that there is finally a strategy in Cleveland. (18:25) Moving to Dallas, the Cowboys placed the franchise tag on Dak Prescott in the hopes of inking him to a longer deal and locked in Amari Cooper for a whopping 5-year, $100m contract. Should Cowboys fans be content with their QB-WR combo of the future? (25:55) Forever disgruntled Minnesota Viking Stefon Diggs finally got his wish late Monday as he was traded to the Buffalo Bills for a haul of draft picks that surely would make Texans fans blush. How does Diggs fit with his new squad? (29:15) The Indianapolis Colts made a surprising move in trading their first-round pick for San Francisco DT DeForest Buckner. The guys discuss how this move could pair well with the Colts adding a veteran QB like Philip Rivers or maybe...Tom Brady? (36:05) They wrap up free agency talk with some notes about the Ravens, Eagles and Lions (41:20). Also on the podcast: Charles has some thoughts about Tom Brady's still undecided free agency (48:20), and the new CBA passed on Saturday by 60 votes, is the anger from the players who voted "no" justified? (51:10) Finally, the guys talk about where the league and draft stand with the looming threat of COVID-19. (56:00) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.