Will Terry McLaurin's BIG extension pay off for Commanders?
The Athletic's senior NFL insider Dianna Russini breaks down Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin's three-year extension. Chase Daniel adds his perspective on what it means for the Commanders' offense with McLaurin back on the field and how quarterback Jayden Daniels and his top target can get back up to speed quickly with Week 1 fast approaching.James Palmer, Russini and Daniel also discuss the continued standoff between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys with their preseason now wrapped up. Parsons continues to seek a trade out of Dallas with next week's season kickoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles looming. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones continues to insist that he has a deal in place already with Parsons after speaking with the pass rusher this spring without his agent present.Palmer, Russini and Daniel analyze the Cleveland Browns' intention to keep four quarterbacks on their final 53-man roster. Kevin Stefanski has been under scrutiny for his handling of the team's quarterback room in the Browns' preseason finale and the group reacts to Stefanski's comments about rookie Shedeur Sanders' development.New York Giants rookie Jaxson Dart continues to impress. Chase breaks down what he has seen from the quarterback so far and why the Giants have a great problem on their hands with a rookie who is developing quickly. The trio also reacts to head coach Brian Daboll's comments about placing Dart in certain difficult situations to see if he will succeed.Finally, our cast reminisces about their unofficial end-of-summer weekend, including Chase running a 5K and Dianna losing one of her son's favorite stuffed animals before eventually tracking it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Commanders Jayden Daniels, Dan Quinn and Zach Ertz on why CULTURE is the difference in DC
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels joins The Athletic's senior NFL insider Dianna Russini on the final day of training camp in Ashburn, VA, to talk about getting ready for the 2025 season.Jayden talks to Dianna about his growing connection with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and why they are only scratching the surface of what their offense can produce.Dianna asks Jayden about the optimism surrounding the team despite their best wide receiver still holding in for a new contract. Jayden explains why he’s confident Terry McLaurin will be back on the field soon.Jayden also opens up about leading a veteran locker room and how he relates to older players.Dianna asks Jayden about building on his Rookie of the Year season in 2024 and his growth heading into Year 2.Dianna and Jayden also have some fun to wrap up training camp and hand out some camp superlatives: Most Improved, Biggest Hustler and Biggest Complainer.Dianna also chats with Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn. Quinn discusses building a connected locker room, why he values veteran leaders like Bobby Wagner, Zach Ertz, and Von Miller and how those voices accelerate the growth of younger players.Russini asks about Quinn's trust in Jayden Daniels as a franchise quarterback, what makes the young QB’s work ethic stand out, and how Daniels has bonded with veteran stars.Quinn also shares his optimism about Terry McLaurin’s return and how the timing of a potential deal matters for the offense.Quinn opens up about lessons learned from Year 1 to Year 2, the importance of culture over stat sheets, and what separates this Commanders team from any other group he’s coached.Finally, the pair lighten things up, handing out some camp superlatives and Quinn shares his biggest pet peeve away from football.Dianna catches up with Commanders Zach Ertz. The veteran tight end opens up about the grind of camp, the importance of offensive line improvements, and how new additions like Deebo Samuel are already elevating the offense. He explains why protecting with fewer blockers changes everything for the passing game — and how Washington’s revamped offensive line will unlock more opportunities this year.Russini asks Ertz about his connection with Daniels, praising his rare ability to lead without ego and hold the locker room to a higher standard. Ertz also shares what it’s like working with Kliff Kingsbury’s evolving playbook, why ball security will be the key to a deep playoff run and his thoughts on the team’s optimism surrounding a potential Terry McLaurin return.Finally, Ertz previews Washington's Week 1 matchup against the New York Giants, gives his candid scouting report and jokes about hosting a podcast himself one day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why the Cowboys, Micah Parsons may NOT get a deal done before the season opener?
The Dallas Cowboys kickoff the regular season in 15 days against the Philadelphia Eagles. Will the Cowboys and All-Pro DE Micah Parsons agree to a contract extension before then? The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini takes you inside the situation in Dallas between Parsons and the Cowboys.Parsons and the Cowboys aren’t the only teams and star players at a stalemate. Trey Hendrickson is still holding in waiting on a better offer from the Cincinnati Bengals. Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is also waiting for a new contract. And the most recent veteran seeking a new deal is Pittsburgh Steelers DL Cam Heyward.Elsewhere around the league, the Indianapolis Colts named a new starting quarterback. Former New York Giants first-round draft pick Daniel Jones won the job over Anthony Richardson. Russini and Scoop City Co-Host James Palmer discuss what’s next for Richardson.Finally, Russini and Palmer go back to school to discuss this year’s crop of rookie running backs. Which rookie has impressed in their first training camp? Plus, what is the latest with Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chase Daniel explains why Jaxson Dart NEEDS to be the Week 1 starter
The New York Giants improved to 2-0 in the preseason thanks, in part, to another impressive performance from rookie QB Jaxson Dart. The Ole Miss product completed over 87% of his passes and threw a touchdown against the New York Jets. Former NFL QB Chase Daniel says the Giants need to name Dart the Week 1 starter.Plus, The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini shares an update on Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson. The 2024 NFL sack leader is seeking a contract extension, but so far has not agreed to any offers from the Bengals. Monday, Russini confirmed the report that the Bengals are listening to trade offers for the All-Pro. Cincinnati is reportedly seeking a young defensive player and a 2026 first-round pick for Hendrickson.The Scoop City team continues to monitor the Terry McLaurin contract talks. The Washington Commanders' top wide receiver was recently activated off the PUP list as he continues to seek a new contract. The next step for him is a return to practice. As of the taping of this episode, McLaurin and the Commanders have not agreed to a new deal.Elsewhere around the league, the Cleveland Browns named Joe Flacco their starting quarterback, Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams impressed in preseason action against the Buffalo Bills and the group reacted to conversations Russini had with Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Patriots Drake Maye and head coach Mike Vrabel share HOW this new era is different in New England
The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini joins New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and 2nd year quarterback Drake Maye to talk about taking the team to the next level. Dianna talks to coach Vrabel about his time away from coaching and when he knew he had to get back to being a head coach again after leaving the Titans. Dianna and coach Vrabel also talk about building a special relationship with the players and why that remains the most important part of being a head coach.Coach Vrabel opens up about returning to New England after playing there and why it is a special place for him and why this job means so much.Dianna asks Coach Vrabel about Drake Maye's development and getting the most out of his young quarterback. Vrabel talks about getting his quarterback to celebrate more and be a leader by example. Dianna surprises coach Vrabel with 50 words in 50 seconds for his 50th birthday. Coach shares everything from what he checks first on his phone in the morning and how he orders his coffee. Dianna also sits down with quarterback Drake Maye and asks him about the new era in New England. Maye shares what Mike Vrabel has brought to the team and the locker room. The Pats QB talks about his relationship with coach Vrabel and what makes him such a great teacher. Maye talks about the expectations for the new offensive scheme and what the team hopes to accomplish this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For all the NFL conversation you’d ever want or need, there’s only one place to go: Scoop City, where there’s something for every football fan! The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini and longtime NFL quarterback Chase Daniel share inside information you need to know about your favorite team, discussions going on in and around the league - and some scoop on life. New episodes on Tuesdays and Fridays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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