Digest

The episode begins with a discussion about Jordan Love's new four-year, $220 million contract extension with the Packers. The hosts debate whether the deal is justified given Love's limited playing time and performance. They then move on to discuss Tua Tagovailoa's new four-year, $212.4 million contract extension with the Dolphins, debating whether the deal is justified given Tagovailoa's injury history and the Dolphins' limited cap flexibility. The hosts then introduce their "Team of EPT" segment, where they pick a team with plus odds to make the playoffs. They eliminate teams with minus odds and then discuss their top choices. The episode then shifts to a conversation about fatherhood, with Benny Solak sharing his experiences as a new dad. The hosts discuss the joys and challenges of fatherhood, including the low expectations placed on dads and the societal pressure on moms. They also discuss the surprising low bar of new parenthood and the common tendency for experienced parents to warn new parents about the challenges that lie ahead. The hosts share their experiences with baby products that are marketed as effective but fail to deliver on their promises. They express their frustration with companies that prioritize marketing over functionality. The episode concludes with one of the hosts announcing his departure from The Ringer, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to work there and his excitement for the future. The hosts discuss their future plans and express their support for each other's endeavors. They acknowledge the possibility of future collaborations and emphasize their shared passion for sports.

Outlines

00:00:00

NFL Contracts, Team of EPT, and Fatherhood

This episode of the Ringer Fantasy Football Show discusses Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa's contract extensions, picks a playoff team, and features a conversation about the joys and challenges of fatherhood.

00:00:17

Jordan Love's Contract Extension

The hosts discuss Jordan Love's new four-year, $220 million contract extension with the Packers. They debate whether the deal is justified given Love's limited playing time and performance.

00:12:32

Tua Tagovailoa's Contract Extension

The hosts discuss Tua Tagovailoa's new four-year, $212.4 million contract extension with the Dolphins. They debate whether the deal is justified given Tagovailoa's injury history and the Dolphins' limited cap flexibility.

00:24:43

Team of EPT: Picking a Playoff Team

The hosts discuss the rules for their "Team of EPT" segment, where they pick a team with plus odds to make the playoffs. They eliminate teams with minus odds and then discuss their top choices.

00:51:45

Dad Life with Benny Solak

The hosts discuss the joys and challenges of fatherhood, with Benny Solak sharing his experiences as a new dad. They discuss the low expectations placed on dads and the societal pressure on moms.

00:55:19

The Surprising Low Bar of New Parenthood

The conversation starts with a discussion about the expectations of new parenthood. The hosts discuss how the bar is surprisingly low, and how people often overemphasize the difficulties of raising a child.

01:00:20

A Farewell and Looking Ahead

One of the hosts announces his departure from The Ringer, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to work there and his excitement for the future. The hosts discuss their future plans and express their support for each other's endeavors. They acknowledge the possibility of future collaborations and emphasize their shared passion for sports.

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Q&A

• What are the key arguments for and against Jordan Love's contract extension?

  The main argument for the extension is that Love showed promise in his limited playing time last season, particularly in the playoffs. However, some argue that the deal is too risky given his small sample size and lack of proven success.

• What are the key arguments for and against Tua Tagovailoa's contract extension?

  The main argument for the extension is that Tagovailoa has been a successful quarterback for the Dolphins, particularly in Mike McDaniel's offense. However, some argue that the deal is too risky given his injury history and the Dolphins' limited cap flexibility.

• What are the rules for the "Team of EPT" segment?

  The hosts pick a team with plus odds to make the playoffs. They eliminate teams with minus odds and then discuss their top choices. The team they choose becomes their "Team of EPT" for the season.

• What are some of the unexpected joys and challenges of fatherhood?

  One unexpected joy is the low expectations placed on dads. However, a challenge is the societal pressure on moms to do most of the childcare.

• What are some of the surprising things about new parenthood?

  The hosts discuss how the bar for new parenthood is surprisingly low, and how people often overemphasize the difficulties of raising a child. They also mention how excited people are to tell new parents about the challenges that lie ahead.

• What advice do the hosts give to new parents?

  The hosts encourage new parents to ignore negative advice from experienced parents and to focus on enjoying the experience. They also suggest cutting out people who constantly bring up negative aspects of parenting.

• What are the hosts' thoughts on baby products?

  The hosts express their frustration with baby products that are marketed as effective but fail to deliver on their promises. They believe that companies prioritize marketing over functionality.

• What is the significance of the host's departure from The Ringer?

  The host's departure marks the end of an era for the Ringer NFL show. He expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to work there and his excitement for the future.

• What are the hosts' plans for the future?

  The hosts discuss their future plans and express their support for each other's endeavors. They acknowledge the possibility of future collaborations and emphasize their shared passion for sports.

Show Notes