Recorded March 12th, 2025
The chaos of NFL free agency takes center stage as Graham and Scott dive deep into the frenzy of player movement, quarterback carousel, and surprising team decisions shaking up the league.
The tampering period officially started Monday at noon, but deals were already breaking Sunday evening – a procedural oddity the hosts can't help but question. DK Metcalf's trade to Pittsburgh for a second-round pick (plus a swap of sixth-rounders) and subsequent five-year, $150 million contract stands out as one of the most significant moves, leaving Seattle in rebuild mode after also parting ways with Tyler Lockett and Geno Smith.
Quarterback movement dominates the conversation as Justin Fields heads to the Jets after his challenging Chicago tenure, Sam Darnold joins a rebuilding Seahawks team, and Aaron Rodgers potentially follows Brett Favre's career path with rumors connecting him to Minnesota. The guys debate whether Fields will find success reuniting with former college teammate Garrett Wilson, questioning if he can win more than the single game the Jets managed last season.
The San Francisco 49ers make waves by cutting key players after going "all-in" on recent Super Bowl runs, while the Chargers' puzzling inactivity despite substantial cap space leaves Scott both frustrated and intrigued about potential moves to come. "Something big is getting ready to happen," he speculates, noting the pattern of overpayment by other teams.
Beyond football, the hosts share their genuine disappointment about Tiger Woods' latest injury setback, reflecting on what it means for his golf future and the excitement his presence brings to tournaments regardless of performance. The episode closes with exciting announcements about their upcoming March Madness bracket challenge and preview of Scott's Players Championship golf picks.
Whether you're a football fanatic tracking every free agency move or a sports generalist looking for informed, entertaining commentary, this episode delivers captivating insights from two passionate hosts who aren't afraid to call it like they see it.
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