Note: PFTPM was taped prior to the WaPo story breaking. The reaction to the story is at the 18:40 mark Florio analyzes the story of 15 former female employees of the Washington franchise who allege they were sexually harassed. Plus, Dak is happy, Zeke is not, and there will be no fans at training camp
Florio discusses the Franchise Tag deadline coming and going without a deal for Dak Prescott. Meanwhile, Derrick Henry gets paid. Plus, more on the arrest of Kenny Stills during a protest in support of Breonna Taylor. And another negative story could be coming about the Washington franchise.
Florio discusses the Chiefs & Chris Jones agreeing on a 4-year deal; the Browns and Myles Garrett are on the verge of a long-term extension; the Eagles bring back Jason Peters; the NFLPA has financial leverage; will college players just bail?
Florio discusses Washington's announcement that they will (eventually) retire the team's name and logo; plus, the latest with the NFL/NFLPA talks; franchise tag deadline is looming; and the Pats free up $7m in cap space
Florio discusses the agreement between the NFL & NFLPA regarding game day pandemic protocol - including no more postgame jersey swaps; plus, the many challenges facing college football, and Cam's contract incentives
Florio chats with Texans DE JJ Watt about the realities of knowing it'll never be 100% safe to play, why there should be no stigma for players who wish to opt out of the season, and what his wife has learned playing pro soccer during the pandemic
Florio breaks down the details of the Patrick Mahomes contract, and explains why he left a lot of meat on the bone and his agents should have gotten a better deal
Florio reacts to the reported deal between Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs; the clock is ticking on the NFL & NFLPA; Washington's minority owners want out
Florio discusses the latest developments with Washington, who have announced they will conduct a "thorough review" of the team's nickname.
Florio on the possibility of Antonio Brown to the Seahawks; NFL mum on Patriots penalties; Pressure mounts on Daniel Snyder to change the Washington team name; Shortened preseason + NFL/NFLPA negotiations; Who will protect college players?
Florio on Chris Jones willing to sit out the season; Yannick Ngakoue (still) wants to be traded; More thoughts on the likelihood of a 2020 season; Could teams travel on the day of the game?; Will players be allowed to opt out if they want to?
Rodney Harrison joins Florio to discuss Cam Newton signing with the Patriots; plus, a former teammate defends Colin Kaepernick, Ron Rivera punts on the Washington team name debate, and real concerns about how an NFL season can operate
PFT Live might be on summer hiatus, but Florio is still cranking -Cam Newton signs with the Pats -Why Cam’s contract is really a deal for 2021 -Patriots punishment for Spygate III -Why Shaq Barrett should sign the franchise tag now -The NFL needs to be more clear about what their plans are -Mark Davis discusses the ‘bubble’ scenario -Florio honors Joe Delaney on the 37th anniversary of his heroic death
Florio is stunned that Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers are basically Super Bowl or bust. Is he setting the team up for disappointment?
Florio speaks with Chargers CB Chris Harris Jr about his concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic, why he feels like it's easier to speak more freely now, the Chargers loaded defense, and the craziest thing that Philip Rivers said to him on the field
Florio learns that Deshaun Watson is pushing for a 3-year contract extension, and he just might get it. Why is that surprising? How much does he deserve? And how much does Dak Prescott's contract matter?
Been awhile, but Florio returns (from a new location) to answer some questions from the #PFTPMPosse. Why we're more likely to see an NFL season instead of a college season, coronavirus contingencies, and where does Florio shop for his steak?
Florio & Simms discuss why the NFL needs to take even more drastic measures to prepare for the reality of positive COVID-19 cases; most NFL teams are observing Juneteenth as a holiday; Could Ron Rivera be laying the groundwork for Washington to change it's nickname?; Mike Gundy is in more hot water for alleged racial slurs as a player in the 80s
Brandon Brooks suffered a season-ending injury; how will the Eagles cope without one of the league's best guards? Jared Goff thinks the truncated offseason will benefit the Rams. Why does Florio disagree?
A source tells Florio that the Vikings will not cave to Dalvin Cook's holdout, and it could play out more like Melvin Gordon than Ezekiel Elliott. How much would Minnesota miss Cook? Can Alexander Mattison handle the lead RB role? Where should Cook slot in among the top RB contracts?
Michael Irvin has a message to the Cowboys about Dak Prescott: "you still owe him back pay." Is he right, and should that factor into their contract negotiations?
A report for NFL Media says the league could ask players to give back some of their salary this season. Florio explains why the owners don't have a leg to stand on here, and why the players' union needs to be on the lookout if veterans start getting cut in September. And Mike is celebrating a special anniversary today.
The NHL will test players if/when their games resume. Is this a blueprint for what we'll see from the NFL? The offseason has allowed Kliff Kingsbury to spend even more time analyzing his offense. How far can the Cardinal go this year in the tough NFC West?
Florio chats with Bears GM Ryan Pace about the state of the team, Mitchell Trubisky, and more. Then, a special Friday mailbag courtesy of the #PFTPMPosse.
A report came out that Jadeveon Clowney turned down a big offer from Browns. Florio explains why we can't fully judge his decision, and Simms has some advice for the star pass rusher.
While Big Ben's return has been the story of the Steelers offseason, Florio and Simms discuss if the Pittsburgh defense could quietly be the strength of the team.
The NFL will vote on a proposal to allow a team to attempt a 4th-and-15 instead of an onside kick. What worries Florio & Simms about his potential change? Could some teams use it to bleed the clock when they're leading? Does it favor the offense too much? What tweaks would the guys make to it?
Trey Flowers & Danny Amendola both praised Lions coach Matt Patricia this week. Can he change the culture in Detroit? Should Patricia be fired if the Lions don't make the playoffs? Florio & Simms opens up the mailbag to answer some questions... How often do coaches hand envelopes to players? Is Damien Williams going to be relevant for the Chiefs this year? Who's more likely to win MVP: Kyler Murray or Carson Wentz?
Florio chats with Tony Dungy - Hall of Fame coach and FNIA analyst - about the latest developments regarding the Rooney Rule, keeping tabs on players, and more.
Florio & Simms asked the #PFTPMPosse & Unbuttoned homies what they wanted to hear about most: -Could a lower salary cap next year force teams to cut superstars? -How does Simms think Trevor Lawrence compare to Patrick Mahomes? -What was Florio's favorite Jerry Stiller scene in Seinfeld? -Would Mike or Chris get another dog? -Are networks going to fake crowd noise if games are played in empty stadiums?
