Scoop City: A show about the NFL

The news never stops when you're visiting Scoop City. The San Francisco 49ers inked a pair of stars to lucrative extensions over the last few days. Quarterback Brock Purdy and the 49ers agreed to a 5-year, $265 million contract that will keep Purdy in the Bay area until 2030. San Francisco then addressed their defensive leader, Fred Warner. The Niners All-Pro linebacker agreed to a 3-year, $63 million extension. Former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, and The Athletic's 49ers beat writer, Vic Tafur, discuss both contracts and the state of the 49ers. The buzz around the greater NFL is at the league meetings this week in Minneapolis. What is the fate of the Tush Push? Former NFL VP of Officiating and current FOX Sports Rules Analyst, Dean Blandino, joins Chase to discuss the fate of the famed Philadelphia Eagles play. Plus, Caleb Williams almost pulled an Eli Manning? A recent report surfaced sharing that Williams' father, Carl, consulted Archie Manning about Eli's draft situation. Additionally, the report shared how chaotic the Williams rookie season was with the Chicago Bears. Williams shared that no one within the organization watched film with him. Chase shares his thoughts on Williams rookie season and how he can be successful moving forward under new Head Coach Ben Johnson.Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The San Francisco 49ers have locked up franchise quarterback Brock Purdy with a 5-year contract extension. Purdy and the 49ers agreed to a $265 million deal that puts the former Mr. Irrelevant among the highest-paid players in the league. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, and Senior NFL Writer Michael Silver react to Purdy's extension. The two break down how the deal went down and what it means for the team moving forward now that their QB is in place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode of Scoop City was recorded on Wednesday. The 2025 NFL Schedule was released on Wednesday night and Scoop City was the place to be for all your insight and reaction. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, and former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, were live to break down the NFL Schedule release. From international games, to the number of times the Dallas Cowboys or Patrick Mahomes will appear in primetime, Dianna and Chase have you covered. We examined the major storylines of the schedule.Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News around the NFL never sleeps and that's why you enter the limits of Scoop City! The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, shares the latest information from the contract discussions between star defensive end Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals. On Monday morning, Hendrickson and his camp released a statement to ESPN saying in part, "No communication has taken place between my camp and the organization post draft." Dianna reports that the Bengals feel like things have moved in a positive direction and there's still hope to agree with Hendrickson on a new contract.Elsewhere around the league, over the weekend, New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr abruptly retired. Carr cited a degenerative change in an injury to his rotator cuff. Earlier this offseason, it was reported that Carr was considering undergoing surgery that would require him to miss the 2025 season. Carr gives up a $30 million fully-guaranteed base salary, but will keep the $10 million roster bonus he earned in March. It was also reported that the Saints will not seek to recover any of the $28.5 million signing bonus he made in 2023. Former Saints QB Chase Daniel reacts to Carr's retirement and discusses his career. And, our first game of the 2025 NFL schedule was released. In game one of the 2025 season, the Philadelphia Eagles will host the Dallas Cowboys. Dianna and Chase react to the news.  On the field, teams met for rookie minicamp over the weekend. The Cleveland Browns were all the buzz on social media with which rookie quarterback was taking first-team reps. Dillon Gabriel started minicamp by taking first-team reps, but Shedeur Sanders also took his turn with the first team. Plus, Dianna and Chase discuss the viral moment with Jacksonville Jaguars first-round draft pick Travis Hunter. The 2nd overall selection went viral for being an A+ traveler.Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's mailbag time at Scoop City! The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, and her co-host, former NFL QB Chase Daniel answered your questions about all things NFL. When will Roger Goodell retire? Will the New York Giants make Jaxson Dart the starter for week 1? When will the San Francisco 49ers extend franchise QB Brock Purdy? How much free swag do NFL players get from teams? Are there coaches already on the hot seat? How impressive has the Washington Commanders turnaround been? Which team is poised to make a deep playoff run?Dianna and Chase sorted through your questions about the league and dedicated this episode to answering them. Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dallas Cowboys stunned the NFL work by trading for wide receiver George Pickens. The Cowboys send a 3rd and 5th round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for Pickens and a 6th round pick. Former NFL QB Chase Daniel and The Athletic's Cowboys beat writer, Jon Machota, react to the trade. The Cowboys were rumored to be in the wide receiver market and interested in possibly selecting one in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys front office could not find a #2 wideout in the draft. Instead, Jones sends picks to Pittsburgh in exchange for Pickens.Chase and Jon take you through how this impacts the Cowboys, Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Brian Schottenheimer. Plus, should the buyer beware when dealing with a wide receiver Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin no longer wanted? Chase and Jon discuss that angle as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scoop City returns with breaking news, the Baltimore Ravens cut kicker Justin Tucker. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, provides an update on Tucker. Plus she and former NFL QB Chase Daniel discuss the impact this year's rookie class will have on their teams. Dianna and Chase discuss which rookies they're most excited to see play, which has the most pressure, and which might be the fantasy darling for next year. Chase and Dianna identify Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter and New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough as rookies to watch. Adding to this list are names like Las Vegas Raiders Ashton Jeanty and even Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward.Plus, Dianna and Chase discuss which players are under the most pressure to perform. Could Jalen Milroe apply pressure to Sam Darnold for the Seattle Seahawks? How much pressure should Jordan Love feel after the Green Bay Packers used a first round pick on wide receiver Matthew Golden. And, will there be a sophomore slump for Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels?And, Dianna and Chase discuss what it's like to be a youth sports parent. Chase shares the struggles he faces coaching his son. And, Dianna, a former collegiate soccer player, reflects on not pressuring her sons into becoming soccer stars. Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scoop City is back with more intel from around the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers made George Kittle the highest paid tight end by offering him a 4-year extension. Kittle resets the tight end market as a result. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, shares details on how the deal went down including the trade offers the 49ers received for Kittle. Ultimately, the 49ers declined any offers made for Kittle and elected to extend their franchise tight end. Elsewhere around the league, the Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson remain engaged on a new contract. The Bengals are trying to find ways to shift money around in order to sign Hendrickson. Cincinnati remains interested in bringing back Hendrickson, which should please franchise QB Joe Burrow. The QB was adamant about resigning Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Trey Hendrickson. Plus, Dane Brugler stops by to break down the 2025 NFL Draft. Brugler shares insights from conversations about picks like Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart. He also shares why the Atlanta Falcons had the most confusing selection in the draft. Former NFL QB Chase Daniel offers his insight into this year's draft.Finally, Dianna and Chase share which television shows they've dreamed of being a part of. Come for the football scoops, stay for the TV shows. Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2025 NFL Draft was full of drama. From the Jacksonville Jaguars trading up to draft Travis Hunter to Shedeur Sanders falling to the Cleveland Browns in the 5th round. The Draft outperformed the anticipation.On today's episode of Scoop City, The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, shares insights from around the league detailing why Sanders fell to the 5th round. Former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, reacts to Sanders falling in the draft and landing with the Browns. And, Chase shares his thoughts on how this year's quarterback class shook out. Plus, The Athletic's Senior NFL Writer, Mike Sando, joins the show to discuss the Draft. Dianna, Chase, and Mike also examine the ongoing contract discussions between QB Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers. The group ends their discussion by previewing Mike's QB Tiers. And, you can't recap the draft without evaluating winners and losers. Did the New England Patriots win this draft? How should we examine the Chicago Bears draft class? Did the Atlanta Falcons make the right decision trading back into the first round? Dianna and Chase share their list of winners and losers from last week.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly here and Scoop City is the place to get all the info before the Commissioner takes the stage. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, and former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, will reveal everything they've heard ahead of this year's draft. There's so many unanswered questions heading into Thursday in Green Bay. Will the Browns select Travis Hunter 2nd overall? What will the New York Giants do? Will Sheduer Sanders be the second quarterback drafted on Thursday night? Which position group is the deepest? Are the Pittsburgh Steelers set to draft a quarterback with or without Aaron Rodgers on board? Dianna and Chase are sharing every nugget of intel they've gained over the last several months. Join Scoop City to hear what will happen before the picks are announced in Green Bay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Scoop City, we dive into all things 2025 NFL Draft with a pair of experts. The Athletic's Senior College Football Writer, Bruce Feldman, and The Athletic's Senior NFL Writer, Michael Silver, join the show. Bruce shares stories from this year's draft prospects including Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe, Ashton Jeanty, and Travis Hunter. Bruce reveals scoops from various personnel around the NFL. Position coaches, scouts, and coordinators spoke candidly with him about these prospects.Plus, Mike Silver joins Scoop City to delight us with stories from previous drafts and his plan for the 2025 NFL Draft. Mike divulges a wild behind-the-scenes story from his time sitting in the 2015 Draft room of the St. Louis Rams. The group also analyzes the San Francisco 49ers complicated offseason. The Niners are in contract talks with quarterback Brock Purdy and other stars, including Fred Warner and George Kittle, who are also seeking new contracts. Plus, what is the latest with Aaron Rodgers? The former New York Jets QB is still deciding his future in the league. It was reported the Pittsburgh Steelers will approach the draft as if Rodgers is not part of their immediate future. Be a friend, tell a friend, subscribe to our channel!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Scoop City, The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, and former NFL QB Chase Daniel react to Aaron Rodgers breaking his offseason silence. The former four-time NFL MVP left the door open to play in 2025 but did not shut the door on the possibility of retiring. Rodgers, appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, discussed his exit from the New York Jets and the possibility of playing for the New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Minnesota Vikings. We are officially a week away from the start of the 2025 NFL Draft. And with the clock ticking down, the New York Giants are making a point to hold private workouts with several quarterback prospects. Dianna and Chase discuss what this could mean for the Giants in this upcoming draft. At this time, New York holds the 3rd overall selection, and it remains to be seen what direction they will go with the pick. Plus, Cleveland Browns General Manager Andrew Berry addressed the media today and discussed the idea of Travis Hunter playing both sides of the ball.Plus, Dianna and Chase bring back In My Mentions. What's up with Eagles fans? Is the Easter Bunny creepy? Does pineapple belong on pizza? It's all In My Mentions. Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to the channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could the New Orleans Saints be in search of their next quarterback? Late last week news broke of Saints QB Derek Carr's 2025 season being in jeopardy because of a bad shoulder. What does this mean for the Saints and any potential QB prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft? The Athletic's Senior Insider, Dianna Russini, reveals how sources around the Saints organization feel about Derek Carr's injury. Former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, reacts to the news and offers insights on the Saints situation. The 2025 NFL Draft is just over a week away and one QB prospect is shooting up draft boards. Dianna reports that Louisville QB Tyler Shough is gaining interest among teams and one current NFL coach shared he thinks Shough is the best QB in this year's draft. The buzz in college football is with now former Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava leaving the Volunteers program. Chase shares his in-depth analysis of this situation and the impact on the greater college football landscape. Dianna shares how those around the league feel about this situation. And, finally, Dianna and Chase react to Rory McIlroy's historic Master's win from Sunday. Be a friend, tell a friend....subscribe to the channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2025 NFL Draft is two weeks away and there's still uncertainty near the top of the board. The Tennessee Titans appear to be locked in on former Miami Hurricanes QB Cam Ward. But the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants are still searching for answers. Could one of these teams fall in love with Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter? Or do like prefer Penn State defensive stud Abdul Carter? And will one of these reach for QB Shedeur Sanders? The Athletic's Senior NFL Writer and author of The Beast Dane Brugler joins Scoop City to break down several prospects in this year's draft. Plus, Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel react to a video of New England Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel's first team meeting. Chase says he's experienced a number of new head coach speeches and was impressed with Vrabel's command of the room. Plus, for the 89th time, The Masters returns. Dianna and Chase spend $10 on the famous course menu. Plus, they cook up their own champions dinner. Be a friend, tell a friend and subscribe to our channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2025 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away and the top of the draft is still undecided, but we may have some clarity. The Tennessee Titans still own the number 1 overall pick (as of April 7th) and have agreed with Shedeur Sanders' camp to cancel their in-person workout. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini shares insight from the Titans decision heading into the draft. Former NFL QB Chase Daniel reacts to the news that Shedeur won't meet with the Titans. Elsewhere around the NFL, believe it or not, teams with first-year head coaches are beginning to hit the practice field for offseason workouts. Dianna and Chase examine teams entering OTAs and offer a stock up or stock down opinion on the Chicago Bears, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Plus will any first year coaches make a run at the playoffs? Chase offers his insight. Dianna also puts Chase's scouting ability to test by attaching a superlative to rookie quarterbacks. Which QB has the biggest ceiling or is most intriguing? Chase weighs in on names like Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, Kyle McCord, and Jalen Milroe. Finally, Dianna shares a recent story about surprising her parents with a flight upgrade, but how she has to parent her parents now. As always, be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The buzz coming out of the March NFL owners meeting is all about the Tush Push. After fascinating back alley politicking, support for the Packers' proposal was split down the middle. The league tabled a vote on the rule meaning there's more to come. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini takes you inside the owners meeting and explains how we got to 50/50 support. Plus, as the 2025 NFL Draft approaches how will the top of the draft shake out? Will the Cleveland Browns draft a quarterback at two overall? Or do they feel confident trading for Kirk Cousins? Would the Giants draft Shedeur Sanders if he fell to them at three? And sitting at 4th overall, the New England Patriots. With a new head coach in Mike Vrabel, where do the Patriots need to improve? The Dallas Cowboys continue to make headlines. At the owners meeting, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones discussed the pending contact extension for All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons. Is there concern the Cowboys won't be able to get a deal done with their star defensive player? Other teams in contract talks with key players, the San Francisco 49ers are currently in talks with quarterback Brock Purdy. 49ers owner Jed York called Purdy a top-10 QB in Kyle Shanahan's system. Plus, will the Cincinnati Bengals get a deal done with star defensive end Trey Hendrickson? Former NFL QB Chase Daniel offers insight on this ongoing situation. Be a friend, tell a friend about Scoop City! And, don't forget to subscribe to our channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers is still a free agent and is deciding where to play if he plays in 2025. The Pittsburgh Steelers are among the teams vying for Rodgers’ services and newly acquired wide receiver DK Metcalf may be helping the recruiting process. He and Rodgers recently had a throwing session. The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini shares her insights on the throwing session and former NFL QB Chase Daniel reacts to the news.Dianna is in Palm Beach for the March NFL owners meeting and attended the coach’s breakfast. She shares unique insights from conversations with various head coaches and reacts to Mike Tomlin discussing the possibility of adding Rodgers to his quarterback room.Plus, with the 2025 NFL Draft less than a month away, what do the Tennessee Titans do with the first overall selection? Their organization recently had a large contingency present for Miami Hurricane’s QB Cam Ward’s Pro Day. However, the Titans remain open to potentially trading out of the top spot if the price is right.Other teams around the league in need of a quarterback are the Cleveland Browns. Jimmy Haslam admitted they made a mistake trading for Deshaun Watson. Dianna shares a trade for Kirk Cousins is possible for the Browns.The league has also been buzzing about the possibility of banning the Tush Push. The play, made famous by the Philadelphia Eagles, is under scrutiny at the owners’ meeting and up for a potential ban from the competition committee.Be a friend, tell a friend....Subscribe to our channel!Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Stephen BondFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New York Giants add to their quarterback room. Former Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson has landed in the Big Apple has the new quarterback of the Giants. The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini and former NFL QB Chase Daniel react to the signing. And, they discuss how signing Wilson will impact the Giants draft strategy. Plus, what does this mean for Aaron Rodgers? The former NFL MVP is down to two possible destinations: Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers.Earlier this week, former Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward held his Pro Day for NFL teams. The Tennessee Titans hold the top selection in the 2025 NFL Draft and had their general manager and head coach in attendance for Ward’s workout. The Cleveland Browns hold the second pick in this year’s draft and many are speculating who they will select. Penn State’s Abdul Carter and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders are rumored to be of interest for the Browns.Finally, Dianna and Chase share some bizarre scenarios they’ve each encountered and how they’ve handled them. The two share some sage parenting tips and some blunders from raising children.Be a friend, tell a friend…Subscribe to our channel!Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Stephen BondFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2025 NFL Draft is only a month away and the New York Giants hold the third overall selection. Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll and General Manager Joe Schoen are under pressure to deliver results in 2025. So, which position or player makes the most sense for New York? The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, and former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, break down options for New York. This discussion comes after the Giants signed veteran QB Jameis Winston to a two-year contract.Elsewhere around the league, there’s growing speculation that Aaron Rodgers will end up signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Last week the former NFL MVP flew to Pittsburgh and met with their coaching staff. The two sides did not come to an agreement. Dianna and Chase discuss the possibility of Rodgers signing in the Steel City.Plus, Dianna lays out possible scenarios from around the league for Chase to react to. Why are there still Brandon Aiyuk rumors? Would the San Francisco 49ers trade their top wide receiver? Will the Cincinnati Bengals come to an agreement with Trey Hendrickson? And, will Kirk Cousins be a starting quarterback in the NFL in 2025? Chase reacts to each scenario.And, back by popular demand, Too Much Internet.Be a friend, tell a friend…Subscribe to the channel!Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Stephen BondFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scoop City is back! On today’s episode, The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, details why the Minnesota Vikings are sticking with J.J. McCarthy. Dianna has reported the Vikings were contemplating signing former NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers. Now, she’s revealing why the Vikings are moving on from the Rodgers discussion, as of right now.Elsewhere around the league, quarterbacks continue to be the story of the offseason. Former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson is searching for his next team. Wilson has reportedly met with the Giants and Browns. Former NFL QB Chase Daniel recently ran into Wilson and he shares their conversation.Plus, it’s that time of the year, the NCAA Tournament is back in action. To celebrate the tournament and commiserate in parenthood, Dianna and Chase break down their bracket of parenting pet peeves. There’s madness on the court and at home. Dianna and Chase share experiences anyone can relate to.Be a friend, tell a friend…Subscribe to our channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.