PFT Live with Mike Florio

The NFLPA's effort to skip OTAs might have its first casualty. Ja'Wuan James suffered a torn Achilles away from the team, and now might be out $10M. While the Broncos are scrambling on their OL, the Ravens helped theirs by signing former division rival Alejandro Villanueva. Howie Roseman explains his awkward fistbump in the Eagles draft room, and defends against those who claim he veers from the E...

Terry Bradshaw apparently liked trending so much he decided to blast Aaron Rodgers again, this time for "probably the worst footwork I’ve ever seen for a starting QB." Does the original TB12 have a point? And Brett Favre doesn't thinks that Rodgers will dig in. Speed Round: Questionable Groups Post-Draft, including the Steelers O-line, Titans passing weapons, and Ravens pass rush. DRAFT: Most Impr...

Davante Adams cryptically weighs in on the Aaron Rodgers saga with a tweet, while Terry Bradshaw blasts him for being sensitive (glass houses, Terry). Giants GM Dave Gettleman doesn't slam the door on any Rodgers to the Giants speculation, while Joe Judge reveals how Daniel Jones played through injuries last season. With all the offensive weapons the Giants have added, is this a make-or-break seas...

Mike and Chris look at the young QBs who got the most help in the 2021 Draft, including Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Tua Tagovailoa, Trevor Lawrence, and Zach Wilson. Draft Sliders: For the guys who fell down the 2021 Draft, is a Revenge Tour Coming or was The Slide Justified? DRAFT: NFL Players You'd Want In The Olympics - Inspired by DK Metcalf running a 100m this weekend. May The 4th be with you...

The draft is over, but the Aaron Rodgers-Packers drama drags on. Amid reports that the QB wants GM Brian Gutekunst fired, where is this saga going? Florio is giddy about his Vikings drafting Simms favorite Kellen Mond in Round 3. Could he supplant Kirk Cousins as soon as this season? Also, the Bucs get Tom Brady's heir apparent in Kyle Trask. Matt Nagy talks about the Bears timeline for Justin Fie...

Florio and Chris dissect the 49ers spin that they were going to pick Trey Lance all along. Then, they highlight some teams who they thought did well and poorly in the 2021 Draft. Speed Round: Urban Meyer wanted Kadarius Toney, and early picks for Offensive & Defensive Rookie of the Year. DRAFT: Veterans Now on the Hot Seat - Andy Dalton and Kirk Cousins aren't the only ones who should be threatene...

Mike and Chris recap the biggest news from Round 1 of the 2021 Draft, starting with the QBs. Why did the 49ers pass on Mac Jones for Trey Lance? Were the Bears wise to trade up for Justin Fields? And could Mac Jones start for the Pats right away over Cam Newton? Aaron Rodgers rocked the NFL world yesterday with news that the Packers QB is determined to move on from Green Bay. How did this story ge...

Peter King calls in from an Atlanta airport after he spent the night in the Falcons Draft Room. Did they seriously discuss trading down from the #4 pick? "Speed Kills", "Tom Petty", and "The Freak Show" are just some of the awards Florio and Simms hand out after Round 1 of the 2021 Draft. Speed Round: Which NFC East trade did you like the most? Which QB should be happiest with his new O-lineman? D...

The Panthers trade Teddy Bridgewater to the Broncos, but could both teams still draft a QB in the Top 10 tonight? The Patriots reportedly tried to trade up to No. 4 to draft Justin Fields, but Simms is so skeptical he makes a "shirts off" bet with Florio. There are conflicting reports on if Jimmy Garoppolo will be traded this weekend. What are possible destinations for him? The Ravens asked about...

All is quiet on the Deshuan Watson front, which could mean that a settlement and quick trade is coming. What teams would still be interested in him? Scale of 1 to 10: Draft Rumors - How likely is it that the Broncos trade down? Saints trade up? Washington moves, but not for a QB? DRAFT: Things We Want to See in Round 1 - Florio has good reason to root for the Pats to draft Justin Fields. Bold Draf...

Jerry Jones talked about being in position to draft the best defender in the draft, and if the Cowboys would move up for Kyle Pitts. And how controversial are his comments on the "compromised" prospects who opted out of 2020? GM Ryan Pace says the Bears could add a QB in the draft, but will he have permission to from the owner? John Harbaugh guarantees that the Ravens will pick up Lamar Jackson's...

Breaking News: The band is officially back together, as the Bucs re-sign WR Antonio Brown. Florio has released the annual PFT Mock Draft, which he had 0% input into but will take 100% of the blame for. Justin Fields to the 49ers at 3? Mac Jones to the Pats? Trey Lance falling to the Steelers? Speed Round: Draft Props - Who is drafted first: DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle? Micah Parsons or Jaycee H...

Florio and Simms try to read between the tea leaves of the 49ers press conference. Is Kyle Shanahan trying to brace his fan base for Mac Jones? Steelers GM Kevin Colbert says he "absolutely" is open to drafting a QB. Should Pittsburgh be looking to rebuild or reload? Packers GM Brian Gutekunst says Aaron Rodgers is Green Bay's QB "for the foreseeable future." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

Chris released his 2021 Mock Draft yesterday, and it has some surprises: Washington trades up for Trey Lance, Pats trade up for Jaylen Waddle, and Justin Fields falls to the Bucs. He and Florio talk through his predictions. DRAFT: War Rooms We Want to be in on Draft Day - Are the 49ers the first pick? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

As we enter Draft week, the rumor mill is humming. The 49ers have reportedly narrowed down the #3 pick to Mac Jones and Trey Lance. The Falcons could trade Julio Jones. Will the Panthers draft a QB and flip Sam Darnold? Ravens-Chiefs trade - Chris reacts to Baltimore trading a legit LT to their conference rival. The king of #nodaysoff, Bill Belichick, takes a day off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Peter King released his 2021 Mock Draft this morning, and Florio and Simms react to predictions like Ja'Marr Chase to the Bengals, Justin Fields to the Panthers, Trey Lance to the Broncos, and DeVonta Smith to the Patriots. Speed Round: Tom Brady hates single-digit defenders, Joe Burrow vs Justin Herbert for next 5 years, and could Jaylen Waddle go before DeVonta Smith? DRAFT: Best Football Movies...

Not every player likes the new jersey number expansion, as Tom Brady blasts it as a "dumb" change that will "lead to a lot of bad football." What is his gripe, and does he have a point? Peter King and Mike also look at the NFL's other rule changes this week, including the sky judge "half-measure." The Jets are ready to start Zach Wilson as a rookie, but how much adjustment will he need in New York...

Florio and Peter King go through the Top 10 of the upcoming draft to guess who could trade in or trade out. Which Doesn't Belong & Why? - 3 straight NFC East teams at 10-12, and 3 teams who have multiple Round 1 picks DRAFT: All-time "Holy cow" Draft Moments - From Laremy Tunsil's bong photo to the Vikings missing their turn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

NFL owners approved rule changes...They expanded the replay officials' duties, but Florio thinks it's too much of a half-measure. They change the onside kick rule, but will it lead to more recoveries? And players are pumped that they can wear new jersey numbers. Mac Jones has pulled back ahead of Justin Fields as the favorite to be the #3 pick. Meanwhile, a report reveals that Fields is managing e...

New Eagles coach Nick Sirianni maybe said too much when he admitted to using Rock, Paper, Scissors to gauge the competitiveness of draft prospects. Also, is Jalen Hurts in a QB competition? Is Howie Roseman the fall guy for Jeffrey Lurie? DeVonta Smith's official draft weight is 166 lbs; is that going to be too low for some teams to get past? Does Simms think it's an issue? Urban Meyer says that t...

Florio and Simms talk about how the NFL world is reacting to the conviction of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. The Steelers have extended Mike Tomlin through 2024, yet some Pittsburgh fans still seem unsatisfied with him. Do they have a reason to be? What's More Likely? - We look at the possible draft moves for the 49ers, Falcons, Bengals, and Giants. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

EVP Stephen Jones notes how a QB run in the draft could push top prospects down to Dallas at #11. Could the Cowboys take the first defender in the draft at that spot? GUEST: Pitt DE Rashad Weaver is Simms' #4 EDGE prospect in the 2021 Draft, and he joins us to talk about blocking out the haters, his draft day plans, and what happened to his blonde hair. DRAFT: NFL's Short-Lived Stories - RIP in pe...

Patrick Mahomes spoke yesterday and said he is "progressing well" after foot surgery. How concerned should we be about his health? While the NFLPA is organizing an effort to skip OTAs, some players are showing up. It looks like Deshaun Watson is going to make an aggressive defense to challenge the 22 lawsuits against him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

After we go into a history of Chris' hair, he and Florio react to the Ravens' confidence in their receivers. Then the guys look at some WR draft props. Who will be the first taken? How many will go in Round 1? After an up, down, and inspiring career, Alex Smith has retired. What will we remember most about him? Draft: Best Holidays That Aren't Really Holidays (inspired by a day that Chris is unusu...

Trevor Lawrence admits that "I don't have this huge chip on my shoulder.” How much should people dissect his words in the world of Tom Brady's maniacal commitment to winning? Draft QB Matchmaker - After Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson go 1-2, Florio & Simms predict the destinations for Justin Fields, Mac Jones, and Trey Lance. And who will be the 6th QB off the board? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...