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Scoop City: Inside The NFL
by The Athletic
Get the NFL stories others can’t. Scoop City, hosted by The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini, insider James Palmer, and ex-quarterback Chase Daniel, brings unmatched access and expert analysis. From behind-the-scenes scoops to deep dives on the biggest NFL stories, this is the intel every fan needs. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Why Daniel Jones’ Future Isn’t Settled And Malik Willis Could Cash In
The NFL offseason quarterback carousel is heating up, and the stakes are massive as the new league year approaches. Why did the Indianapolis Colts use the transition tag on Daniel Jones, and could another team still pry him away? Will the Green Bay Packers watch Malik Willis cash in on the open...
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Eagles Offseason Chaos: A.J. Brown Rumors, Another New System For Jalen Hurts
The NFL Scouting Combine is over, but the real work is just beginning — and today’s Scoop City is all about the conversations from Indianapolis where teams are staring at massive offseason crossroads. Can the Philadelphia Eagles keep their championship window open while reshaping the offense…
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QB Crisis: Would Vikings trade for Kyler Murray or sign Kirk Cousins?
The NFL Scouting Combine is in the books, and now it’s time to check the notes. Scoop City returns to dissect the combine, preview the franchise tag market, and discuss free agency possibilities. The Dallas Cowboys have officially tagged WR George Pickens, but what will the Indianapolis Colts do...
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Are the Steelers trapped waiting for Aaron Rodgers to decide his future?
The NFL Scouting Combine is quarterback chaos season — and Scoop City breaks down the biggest dominoes in Pittsburgh, New York, and Cincinnati. Will the Steelers get a faster answer from Aaron Rodgers this time? Do the Jets truly have a quarterback plan, or are they waiting for 2027? And is this...
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Will Raiders gamble future and deal Maxx Crosby & what’s A.J. Brown’s future in Philly?
The NFL Scouting Combine is officially trade season — and Scoop City is live in Indianapolis where Maxx Crosby rumors, A.J. Brown questions, quarterback chaos, and a new Giants power structure are dominating the league. Will the Raiders actually move Crosby if he wants out? Are the Eagles quietly...
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Why Patrick Mahomes may not be enough to turn around the Chiefs in 2026?
It’s NFL Scouting Combine week — and Scoop City takes you inside the most important evaluation stretch of the offseason, from quarterback interviews to roster shakeups that could reshape 2026. What do the Chiefs do next around Patrick Mahomes? Can the Ravens unlock another level with Lamar…
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Cowboys Biggest Offseason Problem: Keep George Pickens in Dallas
NFL free agency season is here, and today’s Scoop City is your roadmap to another wild offseason. Which teams will win the bidding wars for impact talent, where will the quarterback market land, and who’s ready to make the move that changes the 2026 season? Are the Dallas Cowboys about to swing…
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Inside John Harbaugh's frantic start at Giants head coach
What was John Harbaugh’s start like as head coach of the New York Giants? Why will Fernando Mendoza succeed in the NFL? And which position group is worth watching at the NFL Combine? Scoop City takes you inside the Giants’ facility as Harbaugh begins his next chapter as the face of the franchise,...
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Why Fernando Mendoza is the clear No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
The NFL's next QB Era begins to take shape on this can’t-miss episode of Scoop City. Are the Las Vegas Raiders ready to build around Fernando Mendoza? Which teams will win the quarterback shuffle, and who could be on the move via trade or free agency? James Palmer and Chase Daniel dive headfirst...
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Patriots Cinderella Story Turns To A Reality Check For a Super Bowl Return
Super Bowl fallout meets offseason urgency on today’s episode of Scoop City. Why is the Seahawks’ championship parade so important to fans in Seattle? How do the Patriots reset after coming up short? Can Baltimore lead the rebound class in 2026? And which non-playoff teams are truly built to…
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Why Klint Kubiak and Tom Brady will be the perfect pair in Vegas
The Las Vegas Raiders have a new head coach in Klint Kubiak. Did Tom Brady and company land the next great offensive mind? Scoop City host James Palmer and The Athletic’s Vic Tafur discuss why the Raiders may have finally landed the coach who will return the franchise to the playoffs. Plus, will...
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How Seahawks, Sam Darnold dominated Patriots in Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champions after defeating the New England Patriots, 29–13. Former NFL QB Chase Daniel and co-host James Palmer examine how the Seahawks were able to capture Super Bowl LX. Led by a dominant defensive performance, the Seahawks stifled Drake Maye and the…
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Super Bowl Preview: Why Vrabel vs Macdonald is the chess match to watch on Sunday
The Super Bowl is just days away, and we’re getting final reports from each team. Michael-Shawn Dugar joins to share updates from the Seattle Seahawks side. What’s the latest with safety Nick Emmanwori? How has Sam Darnold looked? And is Mike Macdonald ready to face off against Patriots head…
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Can the Browns keep Jim Schwartz after hiring Todd Monken + Super Bowl updates with Dianna Russini
What’s the future of the NFL’s Pro Bowl? Is this Super Bowl lacking the usual buzz? What should we take away from Roger Goodell’s press conference? And what’s been the reaction in Cleveland to the Browns hiring Todd Monken? Scoop City returns with a new episode as the hype builds for Super Bowl…
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Why Drake Maye and Sam Darnold have very different paths to a Super Bowl win
Super Bowl week is officially here, and Scoop City kicks it off with a full-scale breakdown of Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots and the decisions that will decide Super Bowl LX. Can Sam Darnold guide Seattle’s balanced, explosive offense through New England’s pressure-heavy defense? Can...
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Could Drake Maye's shoulder issue throw off New England's Super Bowl prep?
Super Bowl LX is around the corner, and Scoop City’s Thursday Road Trip makes final stops in Seattle and New England before the Seahawks and Patriots head to Santa Clara. Can Seattle’s explosive playmakers and pass rush tilt the game at Levi’s Stadium? Can New England’s offense and Drake Maye’s...
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Did the Bills & Browns hire the right coaches + Why Bill Belichick got snubbed
Coaches take the spotlight briefly off of the Super Bowl with two more hires and one major snub. Did the Cleveland Browns get it right by hiring Todd Monken? Why did the Buffalo Bills choose Joe Brady — and how much say did Josh Allen really have in the decision? What does the league-wide fallout...
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Castoff to Super Bowl: Sam Darnold's improbable redemption story + Coaching carousel updates
The Seattle Seahawks are headed back to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in their franchise history. Once again, they will face the New England Patriots. Plus, what’s next for the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams after losing their respective conference championships? Former NFL QB Chase...
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Why The Super Bowl Favorites Are Not As Safe You Think | Championship Sunday Preview
The NFL is down to Championship Sunday — four teams, two conference titles, and one final step before the Super Bowl. Can the Broncos survive the moment with Jarrett Stidham stepping in under the brightest lights? Are the Patriots ready for the pressure that comes with being the team everyone...
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Why Jarrett Stidham Can Still Take the Broncos to the Super Bowl
Championship Sunday is almost here — but can the Broncos really survive a playoff run with a backup quarterback? What does Jarrett Stidham change (or limit) in Sean Payton’s offense? Plus, what’s the key matchup in Drake Maye vs. Denver’s pressure looks, and can Matthew Stafford keep playing...
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What's next for Josh Allen & Buffalo following shocking firing of Sean McDermott?
The Divisional Round delivered chaos, statement wins and a final four nobody is taking lightly. But the biggest shock came after the games — why did the Bills fire Sean McDermott, and what does it mean for Buffalo’s future? Plus, did the Seahawks just prove they’re the NFC’s true heavyweight, are...
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Why John Harbaugh is the Giants' turning point + The Divisional Round Preview
The Divisional Round is here — and Scoop City is taking you around the league with the biggest questions heading into the weekend. The coaching carousel also had the first domino to fall. How does John Harbaugh landing with the New York Giants reshape the rest of the coaching landscape. Plus, can...
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Why this crazy coaching cycle will reshape the NFL landscape
Making sense of the wildest coaching carousel in years — what does Mike Tomlin stepping down actually mean for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and which franchise is next to feel the ripple effects? Plus, are we watching a true “team of destiny” run from the San Francisco 49ers, and how much heat is...
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BREAKING: Mike Tomlin steps down from Steelers, what’s next?
The longest tenured head coach in the NFL has stepped down. Mike Tomlin has coached his last game as the leader of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and NFL insider James Palmer discuss Tomlin’s departure. What’s next for the now former Steelers head coach?...
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Eagles Eliminated: Inside the Playoff Collapse and the Offseason Questions
Wild Card Weekend was chaos — and it reshaped how we should think about the postseason with one AFC spot still up for grabs. What was the most impressive performance of the weekend — a coach winning a chess match, a QB putting on the cape, or a defense stealing points in the red zone? Which team...
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What's at stake for Aaron Rodgers and Brock Purdy as the NFL Playoffs Begin?
Wild Card Weekend is here in the NFL — and with it comes chaos, pressure, and opportunity. Which teams are built to survive January football? Which quarterbacks can change their postseason narrative in one game? And which contenders have everything to lose as the playoff field opens up with no...
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Ravens Fire Harbaugh: Franchise Turning Point for Lamar Jackson
John Harbaugh’s tenure in Baltimore is over — and the ripple effects are being felt across the entire NFL. Where do the Baltimore Ravens go from here? How does Harbaugh's exit change the coaching landscape? Will there be more coaching changes to come? The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna...
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Can Josh Allen and the Bills capitalize on an open AFC + the latest coaching carousel news
The NFL regular season is complete, the playoff field is set, and the coaching carousel is already spinning. On today’s episode of Scoop City, we break down everything that mattered from the Week 18 finish — how the final results locked in seeding, shaped the Wild Card Weekend matchups, and...
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Will the #2 Seed be Chicago's best chance at a Super Bowl appearance?
What’s truly at stake in Week 18 across the NFL? Which quarterbacks are rising at the perfect time — and which teams have everything to lose heading into the playoffs? Scoop City breaks down the biggest seeding battles, division title races, and QB storylines as the regular season reaches its...
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Will the Eagles offense doom their Super Bowl repeat?
Should the Philadelphia Eagles be concerned about their offense? Did the Buffalo Bills make the right decision by going for two in their Week 17 loss to Philly? Can Brock Purdy carry the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl? What do we need to know about the Week 18 matchup between the…
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How 49ers’ Injury-Ravaged Season Has Turned into a Title Run
Who can’t afford to slip up in Week 17? And which quarterbacks are separating themselves as the postseason approaches? Scoop City returns with James Palmer and Chase Daniel breaking down a loaded NFL slate as the holiday week of football brings massive playoff implications. With most postseason...
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Inside Drake Maye’s MVP bid & Patriots' thrilling comeback win
Are the New England Patriots the most dangerous team in the AFC? Did the Jacksonville Jaguars make Sunday's biggest statement against the Denver Broncos? Are the Chicago Bears a playoff threat in the NFC? Will the Carolina Panthers capture the NFC South title? Scoop City returns following a...
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Lions Must Win Out, Steelers Must Hold On — Who Survives Week 16?
The Lions head into the week 16 in must-win territory. How is Detroit is preparing for the final stretch of the season. The Ravens find themselves still with a chance to win the division, will Lamar Jackson get Baltimore back to the postseason. The 49ers continue to win despite their long list of...
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Can Sam Darnold change the narrative and take the Seahawks to a Super Bowl?
The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams will face off in a highly anticipated Thursday night matchup. Will Sam Darnold bounce back against the Rams? What’s next for the Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa? Will the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens both make the playoffs? And will the Super Bowl...
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What’s next for the Chiefs after Patrick Mahomes’ season-ending injury?
What’s next for the Kansas City Chiefs after Patrick Mahomes’ ACL tear? Are the Denver Broncos the best team in the league? Are the Green Bay Packers still Super Bowl contenders after losing Micah Parsons for the season? Did Josh Allen re-enter the Super Bowl conversation after beating the New...
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Will Josh Allen & the Bills halt Drake Make’s MVP run?
Can Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills prevent the New England Patriots from capturing the AFC East divisional title? Will the Denver Broncos hold off a red-hot Green Bay Packers squad? How crucial is Week 15 for the Los Angeles Rams? Plus, why should fantasy owners be concerned about Jaxson Dart?...
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Philip Rivers returns: Kurt Warner discusses the unprecedented signing + Calen Bullock interview
Why did the Indianapolis Colts turn to 44-year-old Philip Rivers? Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner discusses Rivers’ return after last playing five years ago with the Colts. Warner also breaks down the state of the Philadelphia Eagles and what he likes about Jalen Hurts at the helm. In...
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Chiefs playoff hopes are slim, is it time for a revamp in KC?
The Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff hopes are slim. What should the Chiefs do after losing to the Houston Texans? Did Josh Allen’s play against the Cincinnati Bengals put him back in the MVP conversation? Should we be taking the Jacksonville Jaguars more seriously? And what did we learn about the...
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Will Lamar Jackson & the Ravens end Steelers’ playoff hopes?
Can the Baltimore Ravens end the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff hopes? Will the Chicago Bears continue their improbable run in Week 14? Can Patrick Mahomes save the Kansas City Chiefs’ season? What should Justin Herbert fantasy owners do with the Chargers quarterback? And should quarterbacks be…
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How a Win Over the Lions Could Make the Cowboys a Contender
Can the Dallas Cowboys continue their improbable run to a playoff berth or will the Detroit Lions get back on track with a pivotal win on Thursday night? Can the Pittsburgh Steelers actually summit the AFC race despite their offensive issues? And is the New York Giants’ head-coaching job more…
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What do the Steelers do Now? Inside Mike Tomlin's Uncertain Future
Are the Pittsburgh Steelers reaching a breaking point following their loss to the Buffalo Bills? Will the Kansas City Chiefs actually miss the playoffs? Do the Philadelphia Eagles have an offensive identity crisis? And what should we make of the Carolina Panthers beating the Los Angeles Rams?…
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Is Week 13 a pressure cooker for Cowboys, Steelers and Bears?
How important is the Thanksgiving Day matchup for the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions? Could the Dallas Cowboys be knocked out of postseason contention this week? Will Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears upset the Philadelphia Eagles? And will Aaron Rodgers be able to keep the Pittsburgh...
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Are the Los Angeles Rams & Matthew Stafford the best team in the league?
Are the Los Angeles Rams the best team in football? Did the Kansas City Chiefs save their season on Sunday? Did Jerry Jones finally get things right for the Dallas Cowboys? What did we learn about Shedeur Sanders after his first start for the Cleveland Browns? And why have the Chicago Bears been…
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Can Dak and the Cowboys Keep their Season Alive?
Do the Dallas Cowboys have a chance to save their season or will it be too little, too late for Dak and company? Will the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams actually hang on to the NFC North lead? Can Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs survive a desperate showdown with the surging...
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Are the Bears & Caleb Williams actually the NFC North’s best?
Will the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams actually win the NFC North? Has Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson been frustrated with their floundering offense? What does Aaron Rodgers’ wrist injury mean for the Pittsburgh Steelers? And will the Kansas City Chiefs actually miss the...
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Will the Chiefs & Patrick Mahomes actually miss the playoffs?
Are the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes in danger of missing the playoffs? How do the Philadelphia Eagles continue to win despite their offensive struggles? Can Josh Allen keep carrying the Buffalo Bills? And what should we make of Shedeur Sanders’ regular-season Cleveland Browns debut?…
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Why A.J. Brown is right about the Eagles crisis
Thursday’s episode of Scoop City dives into the growing frustration in Philadelphia after A.J. Brown’s “unapologetic” comments about the Eagles’ struggling offense. Can the Ravens take advantage of the inconsistent AFC North, or could another Lamar Jackson injury end Baltimore’s hopes of saving…
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Should the Packers hit the panic button after loss to Eagles?
Wednesday’s episode of Scoop City examines the fallout from the New York Giants' firing of head coach Brian Daboll. Do the Green Bay Packers need to hit the panic button after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles? Which teams are in desperate need of a turnaround in Week 11? And is eggnog overrated?...
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Why Giants fired Brian Daboll and what’s next for Jaxson Dart?
Scoop City returns with reactions to the New York Giants' firing of head coach Brian Daboll. The New England Patriots have taken a commanding lead in the AFC East, and now Drake Maye is in the MVP conversation. The Buffalo Bills fell to the Miami Dolphins in stunning fashion. Will the Bills be in...
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Why the Seahawks can win the NFC after trade deadline deal?
Are the Seattle Seahawks contenders in the NFC after their trade deadline acquisition of Rashid Shaheed? Is the New England Patriots offense explosive despite a lack of weapons? Will Matthew Stafford finally win his first MVP? And is Derrick Henry’s high school record actually in danger of being...
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Get the NFL stories others can’t. Scoop City, hosted by The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini, insider James Palmer, and ex-quarterback Chase Daniel, brings unmatched access and expert analysis. From behind-the-scenes scoops to deep dives on the biggest NFL stories, this is the intel every fan needs. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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