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EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 1H 5M

Shock Moves, Franchise Drama, and Football’s Fairytale Run

from The PitchGrid Podcast · host John McDaniel

Shock decisions, franchise drama, and one of the best underdog stories in sports right now.This week on The PitchGrid, we dig into major NFL developments — including the Seahawks franchise sale, growing Bears relocation momentum, Tyreek Hill’s release, and key franchise tag questions across the league.Then we shift to the global game with a deep dive into Bodø/Glimt’s remarkable rise, plus EFL Championship and FA Cup fallout, Champions League storylines, and an MLS season preview.We close with The PitchBack — answering listener questions and hot takes from the community.Insight, debate, and thoughtful analysis about football from both sides of the pond all in one pod.Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:44 Seahawks Franchise for Sale: What It Means 5:59 49ers Going Global: Season Derailer? 11:45 Bears to Indiana: Smart Move or Disaster? 18:31 Tyreek Hill Released: Where Does He Land? 23:08 Bradley Chubb: Worth the Risk? 26:21 Franchise Tag Candidates: Who Gets Tagged? 30:29 Wyatt Teller Free Agency: Major Impact? 31:49 EFL Championship & FA Cup Recap: Chaos and Cupsets 40:56 Arsenal 2-2 Wolves: Are Arsenal Bottling the Title?44:20 Bodo/Glimt: Best Sports Story of the Year? 52:34 Champions League Shakeups: Is Serie A Slipping? 55:08 MLS Kickoff: Early Favorites 58:43 The Pitchback: Listener Questions & Hot Takes 1:04:54 Outro

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