In The Huddle

The 2025 NFL schedule release, a tentpole event of the offseason, occurs in early May. Audacy Original podcast 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' chatted with one of the men who is at the center of planning the NFL's broadcast schedule in a wide-ranging conversation that all football fans will enjoy. Here it is folks, our annual show with the Vice President of Broadcast Planning & Scheduling, Mike North. Sal and Matt talk to Mike about what goes into making a good draft of the upcoming schedule, all the ins and outs of international games, the future of the Christmas Day slate, how a potential 18-game schedule would impact things and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl Dukes, Jason La Canfora, and Brian "Baldy" Baldinger discuss their thoughts on the NFL combine testing, the inner workings of the NFL combine, which positions will dominate the draft, Matthew Stafford sticking in LA after shopping himself around, the first look at this year's rookie QB class, how a team should utilize Travis Hunter, the Bengals tag Tee Higgins again, Deebo Samuel is traded to Washington and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl, Jason, and Baldy react to Bengals tagging Tee Higgins again, what it means for Ja'Marr Chase, why can't the Bengals pay the players that are eligible for a contract, Deebo being sent to Washington and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl, Baldy and Jason discuss the strong defensive line and running back class, the disappointing QB class at the combine and Matthew Stafford sticking around with the Rams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys explain why this year's QB class is underwhelming, why more QBs don't throw at the combine, the importance of having a run game was magnified this year, and how a team should use Travis Hunter, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason La Canfora and Brian "Baldy" Baldinger dive into the offseason QB market, the best move for Sam Darnold, the Raiders QB dilemma, the best fit for Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins' future in Atlanta, a dark horse team to win Aaron Rodgers' services, the possible "tush push" ban, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl Dukes and Jason La Canfora dive into the biggest free agency stories, how much the salary cap will go up next season, the deep veteran QB market, a potential reunion for Khalil Mack in Chicago, which Super Bowl-winning players will get paid this offseason, big decision in Cincinnati, and the NFL's international tour. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys share their thoughts on the QB situation in Pittsburgh, Matthew Stafford's next team if he is traded and why Khalil Mack back to Chicago is a good fit. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Carl discuss the new league year's salary cap, the end of the Aaron Rodgers era in New York and the big decisions in Cincinnati. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl Dukes, Jason La Canfora, and Brian "Baldy" Baldinger give their final thoughts on the Eagles' dominant Super Bowl win, who Philadelphia will target this offseason, what's next for Kansas City this offseason, whether Travis Kelce played his last game, where the Chiefs need the most help, the Saints hiring Kellen Moore, Baldy's Senior Bowl observations and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason, Baldy and Carl discuss the Eagles' defense dominating the Super Bowl, Jalen Hurts delivering a huge performance in another Super Bowl, and why Myles Garrett is a perfect fit for Philadelphia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baldy, Carl, and Jason discuss the Saints hiring Kellen Moore as their new head coach, why fans need to be patient with Moore, and the New Orleans front office having their work cut out for them this offseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys give the Chiefs perspective on what's next after losing to the Super Bowl, whether their window is shut, where they have to improve in the offseason, Travis Kelce's future in the NFL, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl Dukes and Brian "Baldy" Baldinger discuss Myles Garrett being on the trading block, what a trade package for him would include to get him, if Cooper Kupp is traded out of Los Angeles, why this year's Philly defense is better than past teams, key position battles on Sunday, what fans need to understand about Jalen Hurts, how adaptive can Kansas City's offense can be, game predictions and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys dive into the Super Bowl between the Eagles and Chiefs, which position battles are the most important on Sunday, why this Philly defense is better than their last appearance in the Super Bowl, Jalen Carter having a prominent role on the defensive line, getting the two best teams in the final game of the year and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baldy and Carl react to Myles Garrett's trade request announcement, how many first-round picks would be involved in a trade, Cooper Kupp being on his way out of Los Angeles and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl Dukes and Jason La Canfora discuss conference championship weekend, why Howie Roseman deserves a lot of credit for the Eagles' run to the Super Bowl, the harsh reality for Washington, the genius of Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs, what went wrong for Buffalo late in the game, whether Buffalo was playing scared, Dallas' flop of a hire, Pete Carroll returning to the NFL in Las Vegas, nobody wants to coach the Saints and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl and Jason discuss the Eagles blowing out the Commanders, Howie Roseman's genius as an NFL GM, the reality for the Commanders next year, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl and Jason dissect the Bills' 4th down play that ended the game, what it takes to beat Kansas City, whether Buffalo was playing too conservatively, the genius of Patrick Mahomes in crunch time, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys update the coaching carousel, Dallas is making a goofy move promoting Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, Liam Coen is jumping on the Jacksonville job, the Raiders making a safe hire with Pete Carroll, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Carl Dukes, Jason La Canfora, and Brian Baldinger react to the Jets hiring former Lions DC Aaron Glenn as their new head coach, who this hire reminds them of, how Detroit can rebound from losing two successful coordinators, how to limit Saquon Barkley's and Jayden Daniels' playmaking ability in the NFC title game, concerns with Jalen Hurts, look ahead to the Chiefs chasing history, who the true playmakers are on the Bills, Kansas City's strategy to attack the Buffalo secondary and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl, Baldy, and Jason react to the Jets hiring Lions DC Aaron Glenn, this hire reminds them of a previous Jets coach and how Detroit could rebound from losing their coordinators. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baldy, Jason, and Carl share their concerns with Jalen Hurts leading up to the NFC championship game, how to limit Saquon Barkley and Jayden Daniels' playmaking ability, and there won't be a lot of field goals this game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys preview Sunday's AFC title game, discuss how the Chiefs will attack the Buffalo secondary, why the Bills need more than just James Cook to be Kansas City, Spag's pressure history, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl Dukes and Jason La Canfora break down the divisional playoffs, what makes Jayden so special during Washington's run, Travis Kelce turning the clock back, how the Chiefs are officiated, something is off with Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley's heroics against the Rams, how much should Lamar be blamed for losing to the Bills, who the Ravens could move on from this offseason, why Ben Johnson is a perfect fit in Chicago with Caleb Williams and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl and Jason react to Ben Johnson accepting the Bears head coaching job, why Chicago was the best fit, and why the Raiders didn't have a chance to hire Ben Johnson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys discuss the Commanders upsetting the Lions, Jayden Daniels proving he's the top rookie QB of this class, Travis Kelce turning the clock back against the Texans, and Mahomes knowing he gets the favorable calls. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Carl think the weather helped Philadelphia, Jalen Hurts is looking physically uncomfortable against the Rams, turnovers are putting the Ravens to bed, and Mark Andrews has a bad day to have a bad day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason La Canfora and Brian Baldinger briefly look back on last weekend's wildcard round, discuss why nobody compares to Patrick Mahomes in these playoffs, if Houston has a chance on Saturday against the Chiefs, the Rams' resilience being on display, whether Jayden Daniels can have a shootout in Detroit, the Eagles biggest advantage against the Rams, Baltimore's obvious game plan against the Bills, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baldy and Jason look ahead to Saturday's game between the Chiefs and Texans, Patrick Mahomes' mind-blowing playoff stats, and Jayden Daniels' need for a Herculean effort against Detroit and why this game will be a shootout. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Baldy dive into the biggest game of the weekend, how much stock they should put into their first matchup earlier in the season, and Baltimore's obvious game plan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys discuss how the Eagles can protect their home field, who could have a big game for the Rams' offense, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl Dukes and Brian Baldinger dive into the six head coach openings, what's missing in Jacksonville, look ahead to Saturday's playoff games, why Lamar Jackson is "MV3", whether the Broncos run is over against the Bills, expect a shootout in Tampa Bay, the Vikings should rebound in LA, Mike Evans is in a class of his own, how the Eagles lose on Sunday and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baldy and Carl react to the latest coach firings, the Giants retaining their head coach, and what's missing in Jacksonville. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl and Baldy look ahead to Saturday's wildcard round of the playoffs, how the Texans can come out with a win, and why Lamar Jackson will win his third MVP award. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys look ahead to Sunday's playoff games, how the Eagles could blow it, whether the Broncos have a chance, and why Sunday night's game will be a shootout. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason La Canfora and Brian Baldinger preview the high-stakes games in week 18: who has the edge to claim the top seed in the NFC, the Bengals' chances to make the playoffs, Carson Wentz playing for his NFL future, dumpster fire division race in the NFC South, the Eagles' choice to sit Saquon Barkley and their thoughts on the MVP race. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baldy and Jason discuss the MVP race and the Eagles' decision to sit Saquon Barkley as he approaches NFL history. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys share their thoughts on the last wild card spot up for grabs in the AFC playoff race, Carson Wentz playing for his NFL future, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Baldy discuss the Vikings' and Lions' week 18 finale and the value of the top NFC seed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason La Canfora and Carl Dukes discuss the upcoming Christmas games and Saturday slate, how the Rams are one of the hottest teams in the NFC, Sam Darnold adding pressure on the Vikings with his play, Jayden Daniels locking up rookie awards, Mike McCarthy's future in Dallas, the NFL playoff picture and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl and Jason discuss the upcoming Saturday games and how the Chargers' and Patriots' games will have an old-school flow. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys look ahead to the NFL games on Christmas and discuss if Mike McCarthy has done enough to keep his job. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl Dukes and Jason La Canfora react to Jayden Daniels' locking up Rookie of the Year honors, Penix's debut against the Giants, and what the Vikings do with Sam Darnold beyond this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl Dukes and Brian Baldinger preview Thursday Night Football, discuss Sean Payton's success this year, the Falcons moving on from Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold's breakout year with the Vikings, why A.J. Brown is a top-five wide receiver, Pittsburgh's limited offense and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys talk about Sam Darnold's success this year in Minnesota, why the Eagles have been successful on offense outside of Saquon, and Baker Mayfield's resurgence. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baldy and Carl discuss the Ravens getting right against Pittsburgh, the Steelers limited offense, and if we will see Mahomes play on Saturday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baldy and Carl discuss Sean Payton's success this season with Bo Nix, the beginning of the Michael Penix Jr. era, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl Dukes and Jason La Canfora react to the Bears coming up short again, the Falcons need to look at starting Michael Penix, Detroit's massive injury bug, how the Cheifs handle Mahomes' ankle injury, the bad beat in New Orleans, the most dangerous team in the NFC, Philly winning the state title and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Carl dive into the red-hot Green Bay Packers, who is a scary playoff opponent and Philly bullying the Steelers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices