Just one week before the 2025 NFL Draft, Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are joined by Matt "Money" Smith for some draft talk! But first, we react to the news: Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey is on the trade block (8:57), something weird is going on with Saints QB Derek Carr (13:59), and future Hall of Fame OT Tyron Smith announced his retirement (18:15). Then, Money joins (24:19) to talk Chargers offseason and draft plans (29:27) and Draft Prospects Who Are Fun To Watch (41:43). Finally, we wra...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 139
It's draft season, so Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Katie Nolan for an NFL fanbase draft! But first, we hit some news: QB Joe Flacco signed a one-year deal with the Browns (7:28), Saints QB Derek Carr could miss the 2025 season with a shoulder injury (12:52), leading to the question: will Shedeur Sanders be the next quarterback in New Orleans? (14:05) And CB Patrick Peterson announced his retirement (19:36). Then, Katie Nolan, host of the podcast “Casuals,” joins the heroes (27:23) t...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Marc Sessler is joined by Conor Orr, Jourdan Rodrigue, and Michael-Shawn Dugar to share headlines from the future and respond to some mailbag questions, but first, we start with some NFL Draft buzz, including the latest reporting on Colorado stars QB Shedeur Sanders (6:09) and WR/CB Travis Hunter (14:44). Then, we travel back in time to now to share what we learned with Headlines from the Future (19:30), covering the Steelers quarterback situation, takes on the Dolphins and Cardinals, and even D...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Underdog's Josh Norris and Hayden Winks to look at NFL draft prospects! First, Marc and Gravedigger hit some weekend NFL news (2:31) before we welcome in the stars of NFL Draft with Josh & Hayden (14:44) to talk wide receiver and running back prospects with superpowers in the 2025 NFL Draft, starting with Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter (19:11). We cover Washington State WR Kyle Williams (26:58), Missouri WR Luther Burden (31:08), TCU WR Jack Bech (3...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 136
Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are joined by Connor Rogers of NBC Sports to talk draft prospects! But first, we cover the latest NFL Draft buzz surrounding the top picks (3:51) and some NFL news we didn't hit on Wednesday (11:33). Then, Connor joins (20:34) to talk a little Cam Ward (22:09) before diving into his Cooper DeJean All Stars - AKA players outside the top 10 that can have an impact as rookies (27:19). Before we wrap up, we look back on the iconic 2014 film, Draft Day (48:02). ...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by James Palmer to catch up on the latest NFL news and rumors coming out of Palm Beach, Florida, as well as guess team win totals for the 2025 season! We start with the NFL's Christmas Games news before getting into the results of the rule voting: the Tush Push conversation has been tabled for future discussion (15:23), the league will begin using Sony’s Hawk-Eye technology next season to electronically measure first downs (23:22), and more. After that, Dan...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on the latest NFL news and rumors coming out of Palm Beach, Florida, for the annual NFL Owners Meetings! We start with the traditional head coaches group photo before spinning into the news: the NFL will discuss the possibility of moving to an 18-game schedule (10:52) and the Tush Push is among the biggest hot-button issues up for change (18:40). Elsewhere, the Browns and Steelers coaches expressed excitement over their current quar...
Apr 01, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Dan Hanzus, Conor Orr, Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar are back to catch up on the latest NFL news, share their pre-NFL Draft Power Rankings, and answer some listener voicemails! We start with the big news that the Giants have added another veteran quarterback, this time Russell Wilson (7:13) before hitting the Patriots signing WR Stefon Diggs (18:27). Then, we share the Official Pre-2025 NFL Draft Power Rankings of Record (23:03) and talk through a handful of teams, including the Falco...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Dan Hanzus and Conor Orr are back to tour the mock draft world and catch up on the latest NFL news! We start by comparing mock drafts from the top analysts. Is Miami QB Cam Ward a lock to go number one, and will Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders slip out of the top ten? (2:06) Then we hit some NFL news: the Giants have signed QB Jameis Winston (13:03), Eagles DE Brandon Graham announced his retirement and the Saints brought back WR Brandin Cooks (19:21). After that, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer j...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on the latest NFL news! We start with a heated back-and-forth debate about whether or not the NFL should vote to pass the Packers' proposal to ban the 'tush push', then hit some other headlines (15:46): the Vikings are reportedly not interested in Aaron Rodgers (17:37), the Cowboys tried and failed to bring in Cooper Kupp (32:07), other rule change proposals (42:45), and the Browns are in talks with quarterback Carson Wentz (48:45)....
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news, starting with the biggest contract extensions of the offseason. The Bengals sign wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to record-setting extensions (7:38), and the Texans have extended cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., also at a record-setting number (16:01). Then, Andrew Siciliano joins the show to explain how Aaron Rodgers is controlling the offseason (27:37) and what the Browns have planned for the quarterback p...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back for Day 4 of Free Agency to catch up on the most recent news and rumors! We'll cover the latest with QB Kirk Cousins and the Falcons, DE Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals, Cooper Kupp's market, and the 49ers signing QB Mac Jones. Plus, a conversation with Arif Hasan about the Vikings' offseason and chances to sign QB Aaron Rodgers, and finally, Dave Dameshek joins the show to talk about Rodgers potentially landing in Pittsburgh! 0:00 NFL Free Agency Day 4 1:21...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar LIVE for Day 3 of the NFL's Free Agency period and the official start of the new league year! We're here to react to all the breaking news and catch up on moves that have already happened, like the Rams releasing Cooper Kupp and Joey Bosa to the Bills. 0:00 NFL Free Agency Day 3 8:08 Cooper Kupp released by Rams 11:24 Developing News: Russell Wilson to visit Browns 17:45 Joey Bosa signs with Bills 2...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are back LIVE for Day 2 of the NFL's Free Agency Legal Tampering window. We're here to react to all the breaking news and catch up on moves that have already happened! 0:00 NFL Free Agency: Day 2 7:55 Best Remaining FAs + QB Deals 14:40 Colts Sign QB Daniel Jones 18:04 Latest on Giants QB search, Rodgers & Wilson 27:43 RB Najee Harris to Chargers 29:57 Vikings Moves 33:33 Giants Additions 34:13 Eagles Departures 35:46 8 o'clock Delight 38:00 Final Thoughts ...
Mar 11, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are back to recap a whirlwind of NFL Free Agency moves as the legal tampering period is officially here! We start with the biggest news of the day: QB Sam Darnold signing with the Seahawks (2:52), and then move to the other blockbuster deals. QB Justin Fields signs with the Jets (9:59), and the Commanders trade for OT Laremy Tunsil (15:59). We have an avalanche of other moves to cover as well, including the Patriots landing DT Milton Williams, the Cardinals...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 125
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back before the start of the legal tampering period to catch up on all the trades, signings and other free agency MADNESS! First, the Heroes react to the Seahawks sending WR DK Metcalf to the Steelers (3:26), Bills QB Josh Allen’s record-setting extension (8:00), and WR Davante Adams signing with the Rams (12:21). Then, we’re joined by The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar to break down the Seattle Seahawks trading QB Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders (18:08). Afte...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar to share the Ten Commandments of Free Agency, a guide to help teams avoid massive mistakes throughout the upcoming free agency period (2:17), with three bonus commandments that the media should follow (37:37). Then, we turn to free agent signings and trades we want to see happen over the coming days and weeks (43:28), including Myles Garrett to the Eagles, Davante Adams to the Chargers, and MORE! 0:...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back to try to predict next year's starting quarterbacks for the teams who don't currently have one and react to WAY too much breaking news! We start with a game of "Pin the Tail on the QB" as the Heroes pick the best landing spots for the free agent signal-callers (6:47). After the break, we run through so many news items (32:58): the Bears have traded for multiple interior offensive linemen (36:01), the Jets officially released WR Davante Adams (38:54), the Eagl...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back to catch up on a TON of news that came out of Indianapolis over the weekend before we turn our focus to free agency. We start with the news (7:29): the 49ers have traded WR Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders (9:44), QB Matthew Stafford and the Rams agreed on a new contract (15:26), Chiefs TE Travis Kelce is officially coming back for at least another season (17:26), the Jets are taking calls about WR Davante Adams (22:43), the Eagles have cut CB Darius...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to react to the latest NFLPA Team Report Cards (8:00), catch up on the latest reports surrounding Matthew Stafford (20:19), and chat with Lance Zierlein about the 2025 NFL Draft (28:32). Then, we answer some HTC Mailbag questions to close the show (54:21). 0:00 Welcome 2:27 Conor Orr 8:00 NFLPA Team Report Cards 20:19 Matthew Stafford Updates 28:32 Lance Zierlein joins 35:17 Draft Class Overall Grade 36:58 Lance on the QB Prospects 43:01 Lance’...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by James Palmer to identify the only press conference quotes that matter from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. We start with all the chatter about the Tush Push, hearing from Nick Sirianni and Raheem Morris (9:44), and then hit Brett Veach's comments about Travis Kelce's retirement status (18:45). Next, we cover what Duke Tobin said about making Ja'Marr Chase the highest paid non-quarterback in football (24:43), Chris Ballard's quote about Anthony Richardson ...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news and speak truth to power at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. We start with a voicemail from Dan to Marc sent over the weekend (6:37). Then, we hit some NFL news items (11:52): the Rams have given Matthew Stafford permission to speak with other teams (13:12), the Jaguars have finally hired a General Manager (18:16), and is Shedeur Sanders making the right decision to not throw at the combine (22:25)? Then, the heroes embod...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar to cover the 8 most important figures of this NFL offseason! But first, we start with a very belated NFL Honors conversation discussing the various award winners (6:37). Then, we get the final installment of the Terry Saga (19:08) before diving into those 8 important figures, with Sam Darnold first on the list (24:47). From there, we hit Adam Peters (33:55), Duke Tobin (38:50), Cam Ward & Shedeur Sa...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news and cover the NFL offseason storylines we're most invested in. We start with a serious conversation with the show's producer (2:11) before welcoming in Conor Orr (7:22). Then, we hit all the NFL news we missed during the break (9:04), including the Bengals free agency outlook with Tee Higgins and others (11:51), the Jets moving on from Aaron Rodgers (16:45), Travis Kelce mulling retirement (22:14), the Pittsburgh-Trevor...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are LIVE to recap Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs! We start with the Super Bowl LIX Champions and how they pulled off the shocking blow-out victory with help from Conor Orr (11:15). Then, Pete Sweeney joins to cover what this result means for the Chiefs (27:46). After that, we hit Winners & Losers from the Big Game (45:31), including our thoughts on the halftime performance by Kendrick Lamar (55:48) and quickly discuss a couple ne...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back for Day 3 from Underdog Manor in New Orleans to deep dive into the Super Bowl LIX matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Jourdan Rodrigue and Conor Orr join the show to first talk what the Eagles must do to win tha big game (5:57) and what the Chiefs need to do to secure the three-peat (34:46). After the break, we bring you a special edition of Walken With Giants (55:25) before finishing the show with one last round of Fearless Predic...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back from Underdog Manor in New Orleans to talk some Chiefs and look ahead to 2025 NFL Free Agency! To start, Dan, Marc and Jason Zumwalt recap Day 1 in New Orleans (0:55) and pay tribute to the memory of the legendary Chris Wesseling (8:18). Then, Arrowhead Pride Editor-in-Chief Pete Sweeney crashes the house to talk about why NFL fans hate the Chiefs and look at some key matchups in Super Bowl LIX (16:20). After the break, James Palmer joins the show to look ahe...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr, James Palmer and Jason Zumwalt to recap Super Bowl opening night and react to some NFL news, plus we rank Super Bowl cities! To start, Dan, Marc and Zumwalt fill the listeners in on Underdog Manor (0:31) before Conor Orr and James Palmer crash the podcast to recap opening night at the Superdome (5:40). Then, we catch up on some NFL news (21:24), hitting on Myles Garrett's trade request (24:10) and that Cooper Kupp was informed the Rams plan to...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar for the annual Don't Say "Super Bowl" episode! On this year's edition, once again, no one can utter the phrase "Super Bowl" in any way, shape or form once the vault has been closed. We start by giving out final thoughts for the week on the big game before that vault is sealed (5:42) and then dive into four topics: New Head Coach Juice Rankings (13:26), Supporting the Quarterback (45:22), Greg Olsen ...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to react to all the introductory pressers for new head coaches and general managers! But first, we start by putting a bow on the AFC Championship conversation with a quick discussion about the officiating (3:11). Then, it's on to the news: Jerry Jones and the Cowboys introduced Brian Schottenheimer (22:12), the Jets introduced Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey (36:45), the Raiders introduced Pete Carroll and GM John Spytek (46:25), and the Jagua...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 110
