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The NFL was lucky to have the coronavirus pandemic start only weeks after the Super Bowl. The league would have a majority of its offseason to plan how to return to action as planned in the fall. But increasingly, there is growing pessimism that the 2020 season will kick off according to schedule this September. Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson open this podcast breaking down the latest questions...

So much can happen in a week. Since the latest podcast, Cam Newton signed with the Patriots, Patrick Mahomes signed a 10-year extension nearing a half-billion (with a b) dollars and the franchise in Washington announced after years of pressure that they'd explore changing the team's nickname. How things change indeed. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open this podcast with Mahomes' mega-deal, what...

While Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson take a much-needed holiday break, the Yahoo Sports NFL Podcast brings back its favorite summer tradition: the football movie review. This episode covers the 1993 college football classic  Rudy,  starring Sean Astin in the title role and including a pair of breakout performances from the previously unknown Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn.  Charles & Terez break do...

As the coronavirus pandemic rages on through the country and localized spikes in cases sweep across Florida, Texas, California and more, Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson break down the latest on where the NFL and its teams stand in terms of beginning the season this September. Is a shortened or cancelled pre-season likely? Will any fans be allowed into the stadiums? What would happen if the 2020 se...

On Monday, news came out that multiple Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans players had tested positive for coronavirus including star running back Ezekiel Elliott, who took to Twitter to share his frustrations about the news going public. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open this week's podcast discussing the bombshell report and looking at the fast-approaching reality that we're about to have an NF...

The murder of George Floyd has cast an unfortunate spotlight on the city of Minneapolis and in the coming months, we'll see how the city's institutions, including its sports teams, react. The University of Minnesota, for example, cut ties with the Minneapolis Police Department, but could we see the Vikings follow suit? Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the podcast with some questions the NFL wo...

This podcast left off last Thursday evening on a sour note. Drew Brees had made disappointing comments conflating disrespect for the American flag with protests against systemic racism and police brutality. My, how things have changed.  Since that last podcast: - Brees issued an apology and publicly called out Donald Trump for politicizing and distracting from the players' message of seeking equal...

After a trying week and a half in this nation's history, Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the podcast this week discussing Drew Brees' comments about the kneeling for the anthem and the harsh criticism he faced in response from his teammates, colleagues, the press and public. Can he earn back the trust of other Saints players? On Friday, 31 of the 32 NFL coaching staffs around the league can r...

Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open this week's podcast discussing the murder of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer and the reaction from the players around the NFL. (0:20) They also discussed the three new rules that were passed and more notably, the one major proposal that wasn't (12:50), before addressing the league's updated plans for getting coaches back into facilitie...

As the COVID pandemic rages on and sports leagues begin to address returning to play, this podcast is temporarily taking a look back at a story that may be of interest not only to Kansas City fans, but all fans interested in the convergence of sports this health crisis. As has been widely reported, Chiefs starting right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has been spending his offseason not training for...

Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open today's podcast fresh off the news that ESPN has acquired a nine-part documentary about Tom Brady called "Man in the Arena," set to air sometime in 2021. The guys analyze Tom's move into the spotlight, ESPN's hope to capture some more lightning in a bottle off the success of "The Last Dance," and if we're in-store for a future of high-quality docs that shine a...

Some momentous changes to the NFL's diversity and inclusion policies were made on Tuesday afternoon via a digital meeting with owners, but before discussing that, Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open today's podcast discussing the news of LeBron James' brief dalliance with the Cowboys . What position should the future NBA hall-of-famer have played and why aren't there more examples of basketball p...

After a month of leaks, consternation and suspense, the Los Angeles Rams finally released their new uniforms . Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson open the podcast discussing the tepid reaction to the new look the team had been hyping all offseason. Also, now that all the uniform changes for 2020 have been officially announced, they rank the 6 new kits from the aforementioned Rams as well as the Cha...

As we get into mid-May, some eccentric stories from the fringes of the NFL are making headlines.  Charles Robinson and Terez Paylor kick off today's podcast with some social media news from the league's premiere 42-year-old quarterback, Tom Brady. After reports he had friction with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels last season, Brady took to Instagram to quash the rumors. Where does th...

The 2020 NFL schedule was released on Thursday night, and while we've known the who of matchups for a few months, the when was finally answered. Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor break down the highlights from the 2020 NFL schedule, including a possible preview of the AFC Championship in Week 3 between the Ravens and Chiefs, a whopping five primetime games being awarded to Tom Brady and the Tampa Ba...

It was a long time coming, yet it still somehow felt like a surprise when the Red Rifle, Andy Dalton was released by the Cincinnati Bengals last week. He was not on the free agent market long before signing a $7 million deal with the Dallas Cowboys. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the show reacting to this news, what it means for Dak Prescott and how Dalton is in a superb position to revive h...

Now that the 2020 NFL draft is a few days in the rear view mirror, Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor are joined by Eric Edholm and Pete Thamel, two of Yahoo Sports' premier college football minds, to get some perspective on the rookie class and how they fit with their new teams. The guys break down the best offensive and defensive rookie of the year candidates.  On offense, is it Joe Burrow's award...

The 2020 NFL draft concluded on Saturday afternoon and the New Orleans Saints were quick to make an addition to their quarterback room. No, not just seventh rounder Tommy Stevens out of Mississippi State. They also reportedly are agreeing to terms with former division rival and first overall pick Jameis Winston. After discussing the new format of the NFL draft and the highs and lows of the virtual...

Fifteen years ago, a 35-year-old Brett Favre saw the Green Bay Packers draft Aaron Rodgers with the 24th overall pick. Last night, a 36-year-old Aaron Rodgers saw the Green Bay Packers draft Jordan Love with the 26th overall pick. And just like that, a quarterback controversy is reborn with one of the league's most iconic franchises. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the podcast with the shocki...

The 2020 NFL draft is less than 48 hours away, and lying season is in full effect. Before Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor get to the treasure trove of rumors they're hearing ahead of the draft, there was a minor transaction on Tuesday afternoon that needs to be addressed – Rob Gronkowski saw the Gronk-symbol in the sky in Tompa Bay and was traded along with a 7th round pick by the Patriots to the...

In stunning breaking news on Thursday evening, Denver Broncos' star linebacker Von Miller tested positive for coronavirus, becoming arguably the highest profile American athlete to come down with the illness alongside the NBA's Kevin Durant. Before Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson break down that news, they open this end-of-week podcast remarking on the Cleveland Browns new uniforms (0:20) and the...

With the 2020 NFL draft just over a week away, teams desires are becoming more clear, even if information about the prospects remains muddled. Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson devote much of today’s podcast to the latest on what teams are saying about Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa and then preview the draft needs for the teams in the AFC & NFC East. Before they get to that, they discuss the possibili...

Spring is a time for birth and rejuvenation. This week, two franchises in the NFC South rejuvenated their uniforms: the Buccaneers took a look to the past and the Falcons took a step towards the bland. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the podcast dunking on the state of new uniforms. (0:20) Also in the show, Charles & Terez have spoken to some sources around the league and one thing is for sur...

As sports leagues around the world have cancelled or postponed events due to COVID-19, the NFL, partly aided by cover of their offseason, have remained steadfast in making sure their season goes according to schedule.  Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor open this week's podcast discussing the league  revealing via conference call  that they plan to start the season on time in September and have no co...

Most of the contestants in this year's game of NFL free agency musical chairs have found a seat, but there are still a few key players waiting to find their next landing spot. Charles Robinson & Terez Paylor shed some light on two of these major free agents on this week's podcast. First and foremost is former Carolina Panthers QB and 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton, who was cut by the squad on Tuesday. Th...