PFT Live with Mike Florio

AFC East Win Totals: Now that Mac Jones is leading the Pats, Mike and Chris pick over and under for the division. Which Doesn't Belong & Why: Key veterans on PUP and surprising WR cuts. DRAFT: Offensive Rookie of the Year: Where does Mac Jones come in? Saints: Their home opener will not be in New Orleans, so where will they play? And how do Los Bukis factor in? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

Trey Lance: Kyle Shanahan's QB decision was just made easier as his rookie QB is out for about a week with a finger injury. Deshaun Watson: The Dolphins rumors continue, but how does it jive with Brian Flores' comments that Miami wants "high character" players? Carson Wentz: After returning from his injury, the unvaccinated Colts QB is now out as a COVID close contact. Can Indy count on him? J.K....

I Watched The Film: Chris gives us his tape thoughts on Josh Allen's laser show, Sam Darnold's comfort in Carolina, and warning signs for the Vikings offense. Fill In The Blank: Who is the Preseason MVP? LVP? DRAFT: Teams Giving Off Bad Vibes - It's been a rough August for the Bengals, Colts, and others. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

49ers, Patriots, Bengals: Kyle Shanahan rotated Jimmy G and Trey Lance on the same drives, but declines to mention his plan for Week 1. Bill Belichick also isn't giving any hints to his starting QB. And Joe Burrow finally saw some preseason action. Deshaun Watson: The trade rumors are heating up. What is Florio hearing? Gardner Minshew: Why did the Eagles trade for him when they already have Jalen...

Preseason Week 3 Superlatives: Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, and Josh Allen are in mid-season form. Injuries: Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins tears his ACL, and T.Y. Hilton is going to miss the start of the season. DRAFT: Teams Giving Off Good Vibes - The already-stacked AFC is just looking even better. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Cam Newton & Aaron Rodgers: The Pats QB returns after his COVID protocol slip-up, and Aaron Rodgers says he's vaccinated. Meanwhile Isaiah McKenzie and Cole Beasley are ranting against COVID rules. Dak Prescott & Ryan Fitzpatrick: The Cowboys OC says there are no more limitations for Dak Prescott. Meanwhile, Ron Rivera surprisingly says that Washington's starting QB isn't settled yet. Training Cam...

Training Camp Wraparound: Peter King continues to give us his biggest takaways from the AFC camps he visited in the past month, including the Chiefs, Chargers, and Raiders. Which Doesn't Belong & Why: QBs next in line for big deals, and veteran QBs just keeping the seat warm. DRAFT: Show Me Something: What do Mike and Peter want to see in Preseason Week 3? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Bengals & Jaguars: Joe Burrow will start the Bengals final preseason game. And now that the Jaguars have officially named Trevor Lawrence their Week 1 starter, will they trade Gardner Minshew? Broncos: Teddy Bridgewater may have won the Broncos QB competition, but Drew Lock shouldn't sulk. 49ers: Did a Jimmy Garoppolo tangent reveal what Kyle Shanahan's plans will be at QB? Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Fill In The Blank: Cam Newton fells ____ when Mac Jones is lighting up practice. The Rams are ____ for trading for Sony Michel. PFT Mailbag: Do the Bears want to save Justin Fields from the wrath of Aaron Donald? DRAFT - Playoff Buzzkills: What teams that made the playoffs in 2020 will miss it in 2021? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

(Producer's note: this episode was taped BEFORE news broke that Teddy Bridgewater or Trevor Lawrence had won their team's starting jobs) QB Battles: Matt Nagy may have left the door open for Justin Fields to start Week 1, and Bill Belichick says it's a big week for Mac Jones. Jerry Jones: He had a strong defense of COVID vaccines, and also says he isn't nervous about Dak Prescott's health. Travis...

Lamar Jackson: He's not worried about the NFL catching up to his offense. Should he be? Scale of 1 to 10: Have defenses figured out the Chiefs offense? Kyler Murray & Kliff Kingsbury? #LetRussCook? Hall of Fame: The bar has been lowered for coaches to make it to Canton. DRAFT: Playoff Party Crashers: Which teams who missed the playoffs in 2020 will make it in 2021? Sony Michel: The Rams traded for...

Jaguars-Saints: With a near-perfect performance last night, Jameis Winston may have locked down the Saints starting QB job. Plus the Jaguars may believe in Trevor Lawrence, but will they have to protect him from the weaknesses around him? Cam Newton: Hours after it seemed like Bill Belichick gave him another vote of support, news broke that Cam will be out for 5 days due to a COVID test "misunders...

I Watched The Film: After going back to the film, Chris now wonders if Kyle Shanahan can trust Trey Lance enough to start him. Plus, deep dive thoughts on Zach Wilson shining, Patrick Mahomes underwhelming, and Tua Tagovailoa looking comfortable. Floyd Reese: We remember the legendary Oilers/Titans GM after he died this weekend. DRAFT - QBs Closest To Winning Starting Job: Is Jameis Winston or Tre...

49ers: Trey Lance recovered from a disastrous start to still dazzle us Sunday night. But Kyle Shanahan says Jimmy Garoppolo is still the starter. Bears: Chicago fans keep chanting for Justin Fields over Andy Dalton, despite the rookie's objections. But nothing is budging Matt Nagy, who says the veteran is still the Week 1 starter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

Dak Prescott: He is not 100% right now. But will he be 100% at any point this season? A weekend report casts some doubt. Broncos: Vic Fangio was "pretty damn close" to picking a QB last week, but he doesn't seem pretty damn closer after another preseason game. Preseason Week 2 Superlatives: Mitch Trubisky gets some revenge on the Bears. The Ravens have a nice streak going. Simms did not like what...

Patriots-Eagles: Mac Jones looked good, but a sharp Cam Newton performance may keep the starting QB job with the veteran. Meanwhile, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni tries to explain Jalen Hurts' surprising illness. Fights and Injuries: Antonio Brown was kicked out of a Bucs-Titans scrimmage, and it was a bad day for the Jets. Ben Roethlisberger: Is Dwayne Haskins making him feel antsy to show what he c...

Preseason Week 2: Florio and Charean name the things they can't wait to see this weekend, including the rookie QBs and QB battles for the Saints & Colts. Cowboys: Charean weigh in on whether she thinks Dak will be ready for Week 1, and if Micah Parsons is the Defensive ROY favorite. DRAFT - Teams With No Chance at the Playoffs: Who are Florio and Charean eliminating already? Replay Review: Who is...

Aaron Rodgers: He had another candid press conference where he talked about farewell tours and whether or not he wants Clay Matthews back with the Packers. Also, do Florio and Simms really think Rodgers was "50/50" to retire right before training camp? Bears: Andy Dalton says he is not focused on the fans clamoring for Justin Fields. Meanwhile, an injury is making Chicago desperate on the O-line....

Cowboys: With Dak Prescott looking less likely to play in the preseason, why hasn't Dallas invested in a decent backup QB? Colts: Frank Reich says Carson Wentz is “very antsy” to push his rehab forward, but what is the deadline for him to be ready for Week 1? Broncos: Vic Fangio is "pretty damn close" to deciding on a starting QB, and Florio and Simms have no doubt who he should go to. Fill In The...

Jamal Adams: He finally gets the big contract he wanted, as the Seahawks make him the highest-paid safety in the NFL. Tyrann Mathieu, who is waiting for his own extension, says "the disrespect is noted." And how will the hold-ins of Duane Brown and TJ Watt be resolved? Tim Tebow: The Tebow tight end era is over...there was one? And why this shows us that Urban Meyer is learning from his mistakes....

Taunting: After John Mara claimed the league is "sick and tired" of taunting, some players clapped back at him. Which Doesn't Belong and Why? Florio and Simms highlight some notable rookie performances from the weekend. DRAFT - QBs Who Need to Show Us Something: Cam, Tua, and other passers who are under the gun this season. Deshaun Watson: His head coach may have blown up the team's plans to stash...

QB Competitions: Cam Newton says he hasn't been told that he is the Patriots starter, which means the door is still open for Mac Jones. And if Carson Wentz misses the start of the season, are the Colts better off with Jacob Eason or Sam Ehlinger? Deshaun Watson: The Texans QB was absent from practice Monday, and there might not be a resolution to his status anytime soon. No Taunting: Officials wil...

I Watched The Film: Simms saw more good than bad from Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts this weekend. And could Dwayne Haskins be the successor to Ben Roethlisberger? Bears QBs: While Bears fans clamor for Justin Fields, Matt Nagy says he wants Andy Dalton to get more snaps in the next preseason game. DRAFT - Coaches Who Need To Show Me Something: It might be win-or-else for Zac Taylor and Kliff King...

Rookie QBs Debut: Trey Lance and Justin Fields posted some highlights in their first preseason action, and the fans are already clamoring for them to start. Are they ready? What did Simms think of 2 rookies who are already destined to start, Trevor Lawrence & Zach Wilson? And are the Jaguars trying to goose Gardner Minshew's trade value? Saints: Sean Payton says he's not comparing Taysom Hill & Ja...

Preseason Week 1 Superlatives: Simms was impressed by Jordan Love & Mac Jones. Meanwhile, Florio says the Seahawks only have themselves to blame for the Jamal Adams hold-in. Dak Prescott: The latest MRI says his shoulder is healing. But do we believe that the Cowboys aren't concerned about him? DRAFT - Preseason Stuff That Matters: Dwayne Haskins' demise is greatly exaggerated, and we should expec...