Scoop City: A show about the NFL

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Football is so back + Josh Allen visits Scoop City

2024-09-0601:02:55

Scoop City throws an opening weekend party with Dianna Russini chatting with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen about his team’s offensive attack this year, losing Stefon Diggs, talking trash and playing chess with teammates. Dianna and co-host Chase Daniel react to the dramatic Chiefs win over the Ravens and share what they’re hearing and thinking about how Russell Wilson’s injury situation is affecting the quarterback conundrum in Pittsburgh and what the end of Trent Williams’ holdout says about the state of affairs in San Francisco. Plus, they give out their first ever Scoop City-themed superlatives going into the rest of the opening games. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS: The coaches under the most pressure + Super Bowl picks

2024-09-0553:15

In this season-opening bonus episode of Scoop City, The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and former NFL QB Chase Daniel discuss what Dianna is hearing about the coaches on the hottest hot seats, what needs to happen for them to save their jobs and which coaches could replace them. Plus, Dianna and Chase make their Super Bowl picks. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bears are back, the Vikings are in trouble + Can the Chiefs actually three-peat?

2024-09-0301:03:09

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel rip through the contract holdups headed into opening weekend. Will Trent Williams in San Francisco, Ja’Marr Chase in Cincinnati and Dak Prescott in Dallas all get their deals? Then, Chase and Dianna pick the four teams they each think will surprise us this season — good and bad. Finally, The Athletic’s Nate Taylor joins Scoop City to dish on Patrick Mahomes’ new weapons and the Chiefs’ biggest issue we may see right out of the gate. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh ... for now and we’ve got Steelers OC Arthur Smith to explain their decision

2024-08-3001:00:58

Dianna Russini sits down with Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to chat about the attack he’s building with his new team and what he’s looking for out of the quarterback position. Dianna starts the show digging into the news about Brandon Aiyuk finally signing an extension in San Francisco. Then, Dianna and Chase Daniel dissect the quarterback situation in New England, where Jacoby Brissett just won the job, and whether rookie QB Spencer Rattler might see snaps in New Orleans this year. Plus, Browns tight end David Njojku stops by to explain why he hates cottage cheese and why his QB Deshaun Watson is underrated. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL’s top tier QBs and why Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers weren’t among them (with Mike Sando)

2024-08-2754:55

The Athletic’s Mike Sando joins Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel to discuss his annual NFL Quarterback Tiers project, a ranking of the league’s top quarterbacks based on an exhaustive survey of coaches and executives - and how reigning MVP Lamar Jackson is still second tier in the eyes of many around the league. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about CeeDee Lamb reaching a contract agreement with the Cowboys and Ja’Marr Chase reporting for practice in Cincinnati. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE: Packers QB Jordan Love on leading an up-and-coming team, his receivers and what a historic contract means for his wedding budget

2024-08-2353:00

Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love takes a break from a recent practice to join Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel and chat about the contract that made him the top-paid quarterback in NFL history, what’s next for a team with a core group of young players, what he learned backing up Aaron Rodgers and how he sizes up his receivers. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about the league’s biggest unresolved contract questions, from Brandon Aiyuk to CeeDee Lamb. Plus, on the heels of Dianna taking her family to see a Scoop City billboard in Times Square, they dish on the toughest places parents can take their kids. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broncos HC Sean Payton on why Bo Nix is the future + Chase Daniel goes inside Denver’s team meeting

2024-08-2053:361

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton sits down with Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel to talk about the moment he knew Bo Nix was the guy, the draft day drama to select Nix and why he’s confident in this year’s team. Plus, Chase shares his thoughts from his special behind-the-scenes access with the Broncos and Dianna reveals another travel horror story, this time of her own making. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Jefferson, the highest-paid WR in football, and Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell on their quarterbacks, if J.J. McCarthy is their future

2024-08-1653:02

Dianna Russini catches up with Justin Jefferson, the top-paid receiver in the NFL, and Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell about the team’s post-Kirk Cousins plans at quarterback and the progress rookie QB J.J. McCarthy was making before his season-ending injury. Dianna and co-host Chase Daniel also share what they’re hearing and thinking about the Cleveland Browns and what’s at stake for Deshaun Watson this season. Plus, they share with each other the things they both fear most. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jets Drama with Haason Reddick + Kliff Kingsbury on Jayden Daniels

2024-08-1349:37

Dianna Russini shares with Chase Daniel what she’s hearing about Haason Reddick demanding a trade from the Jets and the latest with the Brandon Aiyuk saga in San Francisco and CeeDee Lamb holding out in Dallas. Then, Chase gives Dianna his takes on how rookie quarterbacks performed in this weekend’s slate of preseason games, from J.J. McCarthy to Bo Nix. Plus, Dianna catches up with Washington Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury to hear about how his rookie quarterback, Jayden Daniels, is developing so far this preseason. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s going on with Brandon Aiyuk? + Texans HC DeMeco Ryans on Stefon Diggs, leadership and vibes

2024-08-0952:49

Houston Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans sits down with Dianna Russini to chat about his team’s mission to improve on last year’s breakout season, C.J. Stroud’s development, his new weapon Stefon Diggs, leadership and how important vibes are in his locker room. Dianna and Chase Daniel also share what they’re hearing about this season’s biggest mystery so far: just what is going to happen with San Francisco and Brandon Aiyuk and do any rumors about potential trades have any truth to them? Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dianna crashes a Texans practice + What we’re hearing about the Giants-Lions rumble and if it’s Fields Time in Pittsburgh

2024-08-0646:26

Dianna Russini shares with Chase Daniel what she learned about the Texans after crashing their practice in Ohio on Monday, where she got some time with Stefon Diggs. The two also share what they’re hearing and thinking about the speed of the Kansas City receiving corps - and whether we’re closer to seeing Justin Fields as the starting QB in Pittsburgh. They also check in with The Athletic’s Dan Duggan about his beat covering the Giants, fresh off him catching the fight that erupted in their joint practice with the Lions. And to close out the show, Dianna and Chase share their thoughts about the biggest moments of the Olympics so far and who they think should represent the United States when flag football is a sport at the 2028 games. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raiders GM Tom Telesco on building up a new team, taking on the AFC West + What we’re hearing about Justin Herbert's foot injury and the QB competition in Denver

2024-08-0257:04

Raiders GM Tom Telesco joins Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel to talk about his new challenge in Las Vegas, the roster he’s building there, how his tenure with the Chargers ended and all the quarterbacks he’s worked with in his three decades in the league. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about Justin Herbert's foot injury and if rookie Bo Nix has a chance to win the quarterback competition in Denver. And to wrap things up, just in time for this year’s Hall of Fame game, they contemplate which of their weird random life skills warrant “hall of fame” status. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE: Kirk Cousins on leaving Minnesota and the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.

2024-07-3001:04:20

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins joins Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel for an EXCLUSIVE Scoop City interview about what led to him leaving the Minnesota Vikings and how he’s been navigating the awkwardness of his new team drafting Michael Penix Jr. in the first round. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about San Francisco’s plan for Brock Purdy and what it might cost them and how Justin Herbert is faring so far in the system Jim Harbaugh is building with the Chargers. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which rookie QBs could win starting jobs + is Ryan Tannehill retired?

2024-07-2601:02:53

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel check in on some of the league’s thorniest contract situations as teams report to camp, like Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams in San Francisco and CeeDee Lamb in Dallas. Then they share what they’re hearing about locker rooms where rookie quarterbacks are pushing veterans. And veteran QB Ryan Tannehill, who’s currently without a team, joins the show to talk about what would get him back on the field, his exit from the Titans and what the Steelers are getting in Arthur Smith. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE: Saquon Barkley on his breakup with the Giants + What we’re hearing on Jordan Love holding out

2024-07-2301:19:01

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley sits down with Dianna Russini for an exclusive interview about how his breakup with the Giants went down and what life is like with his new team in Philadelphia. Dianna and Chase Daniel also share what they’re hearing as teams get to camp and players like Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa are still working out deals with their teams. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eagles vibe check, Dallas Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones + what Giants Hard Knocks looks like to insiders

2024-07-1956:08

Dianna Russini shares with Chase Daniel what she’s heard about what went wrong in Philadelphia last season and what challenges the Eagles face this season righting the ship. Then, Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones joins the show to talk about all the contract uncertainty in Dallas and how the team is managing fan expectations. And they close out the show sharing thoughts about what the Giants edition of Hard Knocks looks like to insiders who know the league. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Follow Scoop City on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scoop City debuts, Andy Reid, what we’re hearing about the Steelers, Texans & Jets

2024-07-1658:02

In the show’s debut episode, The Athletic Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini and longtime NFL QB Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing about the quarterback room in Pittsburgh, the hype building in Houston and the drama that always seems to be following the New York Jets. They also sit down for an exclusive interview with Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid about the quest for a three-peat, Patrick Mahomes and all the attention Taylor Swift has brought to the team. They close out the show with a segment called “In My Mentions.” Chase explains how his perspective on the fight over an 18-game schedule landed him in an online beef. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Follow Scoop City on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming July 16th… Scoop City!

2024-07-0902:54

Get your ears ready for all the NFL conversation you’ll ever want or need. Starting July 16th, The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini and longtime NFL quarterback Chase Daniel are teaming up for two episodes a week of the brand new podcast Scoop City to share what they’re hearing about the things that are actually at work in the NFL - and to share a few scoops about life too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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