Florio and Charean discuss more injury updates around the league, including Michael Thomas being ruled out for Week 3. Jon Ritchie joins the show to talk Carson Wentz and the Eagles' 0-2 start. Plus, who and what Florio and Charean can't wait to see on Sunday.
Sep 25, 2020•51 min
Simms is leading in the overall picks standings, but Florio has yet to lose a best bet. (1:30) TNF: Dolphins vs Jaguars (4:45) Bears vs Falcons (7:30) Rams vs Bills (10:30) Washington vs Browns (13:15) Titans vs Vikings (16:00) Raiders vs Patriots (19:20) 49ers vs Giants (22:00) Bengals vs Eagles (25:15) Texans vs Steelers (27:45) Jets vs Colts (28:45) Panthers vs Chargers (30:45) Lions vs Cardinals (33:30) Buccaneers vs Broncos (36:45) Cowboys vs Seahawks (40:00) SNF: Packers vs Saints (44:00) ...
Sep 24, 2020•51 min
The Football Pod In America crew - Florio, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison, and Liam McHugh - look ahead to Raiders-Patriots, Cowboys-Seahawks, and Packers-Saints. What's with Belichick's sweatshirt? And why haven't we seen more Taysom Hill? Plus, Florio & Charean Williams discuss Jimmy G being ruled out against the Giants, Justin Herbert getting the starting nod this week, and reflect on the career of Gale Sayers.
Sep 24, 2020•51 min
Florio speaks with Chiefs rookie RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire about Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, and why his name was misspelled on his jersey last week. Plus, Florio & Charean Williams talk about Cam Newton stumping for his Patriots WR, Blake Bortles return to the NFL, and the COVID-19 outbreak at Notre Dame. Finally, they dish out Week 2 awards with MDS.
Sep 23, 2020•50 min
Florio and Charean discuss a Week 2 filled with injuries, including more devastating news for the 49ers. Plus, the debut of MPMQB, as it's time to second-guess Belichick, McCarthy, and Lynn.
Sep 22, 2020•51 min
Simms gets to gloat after he swept Florio in their head-to-head picks last week. Then the guys hit every game in Week 2. (2:45) TNF: Bengals vs Browns (5:20) Lions vs Packers (8:00) Vikings vs Colts (12:00) Giants vs Bears (15:30) Falcons vs Cowboys (18:30) Panthers vs Buccaneers (21:00) Rams vs Eagles (23:20) 49ers vs Jets (25:00) Bills vs Dolphins (26:50) Jaguars vs Titans (28:30) Broncos vs Steelers (32:00) Washington vs Cardinals (34:50) Ravens vs Texans (37:45) Chiefs vs Chargers (40:30) SN...
Sep 17, 2020•51 min
Florio & Charean Williams discuss the 49ers putting Richard Sherman on IR, Chris Godwin's injury, and the Arians-Brady relationship. Then, we get a snippet of Football Pod In America , as Florio is joined by Mike Tirico, Tony Dungy, and Rodney Harrison to preview Patriots-Seahawks, and debate where Odell Beckham could be traded. Finally, the #PFTPMPosse checks in with a surprise team who could be #TankingForTrevor
Sep 17, 2020•51 min
Florio & Charean Williams react to the Allen Robinson trade rumors, Odell's latest marks about production and winning, Vic Fangio admitting his faux pas, and analyze Cowboys-Rams after a rewatch. Then, they run through the Week 1 Awards with MDS.
Sep 16, 2020•51 min
PFT PM is now live on Peacock each weekday. Florio & Charean discuss Belichick praising Cam, Arians criticizing Brady, injuries to Michael Thomas & Le'Veon Bell, coaches not wearing masks properly, and take questions from the #PFTPMPosse
Sep 15, 2020•51 min
The PFT PM/Chris Simms Unbuttoned joint collaboration is back in full force with Chris & Mike making their picks against the spread for every game in Week 1. But first, Mike gloats over last year's title. (2:45) Kickoff: Texans vs Chiefs (6:15) Seahawks vs Falcons (11:40) Browns vs Ravens (16:00) Jets vs Bills (20:00) Raiders vs Panthers (23:40) Bears vs Lions (28:50) Colts vs Jaguars (31:00) Packers vs Vikings (35:15) Dolphins vs Patriots (39:30) Eagles vs Washington (42:00) Chargers vs Ben...
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 10 min
With news breaking earlier this morning, Florio & Simms discuss why the Jaguars cut Leonard Fournette. Where might he end up? Could he still be traded by Jacksonville sometime today? The Vikings traded for Yannick Ngakoue, but should they have just signed Jadeveon Clowney instead?
Aug 31, 2020•29 min
Earl Thomas: As the Cowboys and Falcons say they aren't interested in him, where could he end up? Roger Goodell apologized to Colin Kaepernick, but is it too little too late? Testing: A lab has explained the 77 NFL false positives this weekend, but Florio rejects it.
Aug 24, 2020•20 min
The NFL says they could still do a playoff bubble, but Florio wonders if they'll even need one. A report says the NFL may allow teams to pump crowd noise into their stadium, but is this a slippery slope? Cheerleaders and mascots won't be allowed this season, which includes Florio's old friend Jaxson De Ville.
Aug 20, 2020•18 min
Florio speaks with new Washington Football Team President Jason Wright on why he was comfortable taking the job, the challenges he faces in turning the franchise around, and navigating the eventual team name change.
Aug 19, 2020•22 min
Jets: Rookie left tackle Mekhi Becton's sheer size is turning heads at camp. Will he bring a new culture to the team? COVID-19: Some great news from the NFL as only 12 players out of 2,500+ are on the reserve list.
Aug 18, 2020•15 min
Florio and Simms cover a lot of ground that they couldn't hit in PFT Live after a news-filled weekend. Patriots: Bill Belichick says Cam Newton is a hard-woring kid." Is the starting QB job Cam's to lose? College Football: Ohio State QB Justin Fields has started a #WeWantToPlay petition. Could it make the Big Ten reverse its decision? Vikings: Dalvin Cook says he never considered holding out, and rookie WR Justin Jefferson is already impressing his OC. 49ers: Kyle Shanahan is happy with his own ...
Aug 17, 2020•20 min
Roger Goodell might have an outside committee that helps him decide when to postpone a game due to a COVID-19 outbreak. But should teams get that benefit, or should they just have to forfeit? Sean McDermott gets a multi-year extension from the Bills.
Aug 13, 2020•17 min
Ron Rivera says that if Alex Smith is healthy, he is in the running for the starting QB job. Could he beat out Dwayne Haskins? Daniel Snyder's latest lawsuit claims a former employee took money to tell lies about him, and he could be targeting one of his own team's minority owners.
Aug 11, 2020•14 min
College players are saying they want to play this season, but with extensive demands that could bring them closer to forming a union and being paid. Could this actually make colleges & universities more likely to cancel the season?
Aug 10, 2020•19 min
Washington has debuted their new helmet and Florio and Simms like it. Could the Washington Football Team be a permanent nickname?
Aug 06, 2020•9 min
A former teammate is concerned about how Cam Newton will respond to Bill Belichick's inevitable criticism, and Simms agrees with him.
Aug 05, 2020•12 min
With word that the Saints are creating a mini bubble for August, can teams sequester players in hotels during the season? XFL: Does Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson buying it make Florio & Simms optimistic for the league's future? College football: Another top 2021 Draft prospect has opted out of the 2020 season.
Aug 04, 2020•22 min
The Saints are going to try to sequester their team in a hotel for August. Should all teams follow their lead? And could players do this for a full season? As college football's 2020 season remains uncertain, a group of Pac-12 players are demanding their schools make some changes before they'll play again. The Vikings are reportedly extending GM Rick Spielman's contract. Is Dalvin Cook next?
Aug 03, 2020•29 min
Florio chats with Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL's Chief Medical Officer, about the challenges the league faces in combating the COVID-19 outbreak. Then he dips back into the mailbag to answer questions about Antonio Brown and a host of other issues as training camps get underway.
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Patrick Mahomes came in at #4 in NFL Network's Top 100 players. Florio explains some flaws in the voting process, and Simms tells why players aren't always great at judging each other.
Jul 30, 2020•11 min
Florio chats with Falcons QB Matt Ryan about players opting out, the advantage the Falcons have during this uncertain season, the addition of Todd Gurley, and whether he'd prefer a Super Bowl ring or a Hall of Fame bust.
Jul 29, 2020•11 min
Florio has a theory on why the Jamal Adams trade might be the start of a Seahawks shift back to defense and away from Russell Wilson. Jadevon Clowney: Does the Adams trade make it more or less likely that he returns to Seattle? An outbreak on the Miami Marlins is a bad sign for football. A Peter King report raises the possibility of Roger Goodell postponing games if a team has significant COVID-19 positive cases. Florio explains why that might be a bad idea.
Jul 27, 2020•26 min
Without any training camp or preseason games, will referees be under-prepared for the season? Will teams with outdated or incomplete facilities be able to handle COVID-19 protocols? Tom Brady has tweeted his support for the NFLPA, but does it matter after his earlier actions undermining his union?
Jul 23, 2020•20 min
Antonio Brown announced his retirement (again?). Is this really the end of his career? Florio explains how the NFL has treated him unfairly. Michael Bennett also retired this morning. Simms argues that he's one of the most underrated players of the last decade.
Jul 21, 2020•19 min
Vacation's over and Florio & Simms are back together again! Mike and Chris break down why the Cowboys and Dak Prescott didn't get a long-term deal done. On Raiders home games, Mark Davis says “either all the fans are going to be in there or none." Should the NFL care if some teams have more fans than others?
Jul 20, 2020•21 min