Episodes

  • Can it get even worse in Dallas? + Pittsburgh’s Cam Heyward on playing forever, Russell Wilson and Mike Tomlin

    Can it get even worse in Dallas? + Pittsburgh’s Cam Heyward on playing forever, Russell Wilson and Mike Tomlin
    Nov 8 2024
    Dallas QB Dak Prescott’s injury may be serious. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing and thinking about how the Cowboys are handling a nightmare season and why so many people are asking: what the heck are they doing? Plus, at the halfway mark of the season, they ask whether these teams should see their seasons as glass half full or half empty: the Texans, the Jets, the Vikings, the Eagles and the entire NFC West. Then, Pittsburgh’s Cam Heyward joins the show to talk about prepping for rookie sensation Jayden Daniels, why Mike Tomlin is shouting out stats on the practice field, and his QB Russell Wilson’s MOST Pittsburgh move that shocked us! n play forever. And to close out the show, a look back at the WILDEST words said by some of the NFL’s major stars. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • NFL Trade deadline is here! + the Cowboys are dead and what’s next for the Saints

    NFL Trade deadline is here! + the Cowboys are dead and what’s next for the Saints
    Nov 5 2024
    Heads rolled in New Orleans and in Las Vegas after those teams lost on Sunday. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel take stock of why the Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen and why the Raiders cut loose their offensive coordinator, Luke Getsy - and what the chessboard for coaching vacancies could look like across the league. They also contemplate which big moves could be left in the hours before the trade deadline, and which teams are going into the week as contenders, tweeners or goners. And while they’re at it, they discuss whether Dak Prescott should sit out the rest of what looks like a lost Cowboys season. Then, they dish out arbitrary awards for cool things that happened over the weekend. Congratulations to the first recipients of the Scoop City Uncrustable honor. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • The Texans lost Diggs. Now what? + Why are so many QBs in the 2023 class struggling?

    The Texans lost Diggs. Now what? + Why are so many QBs in the 2023 class struggling?
    Oct 31 2024
    There’s one more game before the trade deadline. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel examine five teams who should be thinking about making a move, buyers and sellers - including the Houston Texans, who just lost star receiver Stefon Diggs for the season. Then The Athletic’s Dane Brugler joins the pod to talk about why so many quarterbacks from the 2023 draft class are struggling and to share his early thoughts on the impact players in next year’s cohort. Finally, Dianna and Chase end the show by celebrating spooky season and contemplating which things should scare them the most. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Which teams are itching to make deadline deals? + How did the vibes get even worse for the Jets?

    Which teams are itching to make deadline deals? + How did the vibes get even worse for the Jets?
    Oct 29 2024
    After a bonkers weekend of games, Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel break out the vibe meter to measure what teams are feeling a week out from the trade deadline. They share what they’re hearing and seeing from Washington (with an impromptu appearance from Pardon My Take’s PFT Commenter), where the vibes are soaring. And they take stock of the atmospheres in Chicago, Cleveland, San Francisco, Dallas, Tennessee and Detroit before Chase provides some brutally honest feedback about how Anthony Richardson took himself out of a critical situation in yesterday’s Colts game against the Texans. Then, The Athletic’s Jets Zack Rosenblatt joins the pod to share what’s going on behind the scenes of that team’s losing streak. And Dianna and Chase end the show pumping up The Athletic’s viral coverage of the NFL’s fascination with Uncrustables snacks and debate which kid foods are okay for adults to eat. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Did trading for Hopkins get the Chiefs closer to a 3-peat? (Plus PFT Commenter!)

    Did trading for Hopkins get the Chiefs closer to a 3-peat? (Plus PFT Commenter!)
    Oct 25 2024
    The Chiefs, an undefeated team sore for pass catchers, just traded for one of the most recognizable receivers in the NFL. Dianna Russini shares with Chase Daniel how their trade for Deandre Hopkins went down and hears from Chase what he’s going to bring to the Kansas City offense. Then they get into what Dianna’s hearing about who could be reaching out to the Rams about Cooper Kupp, what other receivers could move before the deadline, how the Panthers starting Bryce Young again could set off a larger chain of events in the league, and what people should make of recent comments the owners of the Giants and Cowboys made about their organizations. Then, Pardon My Take co-host PFT Commenter joins the show to share the vibes in the Washington Commanders fan base before the team’s match-up with Caleb Williams and the Bears this weekend. And Dianna and Chase close out the show by settling a few football-related, and unrelated, debates in the debut of our new segment, “Scoop Court.” Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Why did Mike Tomlin go “Lone Ranger” and start Russell Wilson?

    Why did Mike Tomlin go “Lone Ranger” and start Russell Wilson?
    Oct 22 2024
    As reported by Dianna Russini over the weekend, the Dolphins are moving to get Tua Tagovailoa back on the field as early as next Sunday. Dianna and Chase Daniel explore what risks he and the team are taking by returning to action so quickly after he suffered the third diagnosed concussion of his career in September. They also discuss what went into Mike Tomlin’s decision to start Russell Wilson at quarterback this weekend and how it paid off, what’s next for the Jets after their second primetime loss in a week, and who should be sellers at the trade deadline. Plus, they check in with The Athletic’s Vikings beat reporter, Alec Lewis, about what’s been going on behind the scenes with a team that’s been one of the surprise stories of the 2024 season. And they end the show with a new segment about who in the league has a right to be petty as we kick off the week. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • What Jerry Jones told Dianna about a Cowboys season on the brink

    What Jerry Jones told Dianna about a Cowboys season on the brink
    Oct 17 2024
    After an embarrassing loss to the Lions and a testy local radio interview that sparked nationwide headlines, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones took a moment at the owners meeting to open up to Dianna Russini about where the team goes next and how he deals with media. Dianna and Chase Daniel, along with new Athletic colleague Michael Silver, also dish on how the Davante Adams trade came together for the Jets, what trading for Amari Cooper will mean for the Bills, and why Mike Tomlin is dangling the possibility that Russell Wilson could see time at QB for the Steelers despite their hot start with Justin Fields. Plus, they share what they’re all going to be watching most closely in Week 7. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • How the Browns can move on from Deshaun Watson

    How the Browns can move on from Deshaun Watson
    Oct 15 2024
    The Eagles eked out a win over the Browns this weekend, but their coach may have left the game banged up. Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel and The Athletic’s Mike Sando share the scoop on how the organization feels about Nick Sirianni after he taunted his own team’s fans and how his style is affecting them at a critical moment. They also dish on: the Deshaun Watson endgame in Cleveland; the Dallas meltdown against Detroit; the Lions’ next moves after losing Aidan Hutchinson to injury; Haason Reddick hiring a new agent to resolve his contract dispute with the Jets and whether we can finally just say the ball belongs to Justin Fields in Pittsburgh. Plus, they activate the Scoop City Hotline to take on a few audience questions. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins