Denny Carter and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) whip through headlines around the league, including the Jets applying the franchise tag to Breece Hall, the Seahawks refusal to do so with Ken Walker III, and the impact of the Texans trading for David Montgomery. The duo also highlights items related to Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones, and DeVonta Smith before diving into which prospects helped themselves most at the NFL Combine. Jeremiyah Love, Kenyon Sadiq, and Zachariah Branch are among the players discussed.

(0:45) – Denny and Kyle detail why Pat is missing on the show

(4:20) – Top Headlines: Jets place franchise tag on Breece Hall, Seahawks decline tag on Ken Walker III, Texans trade for David Montgomery

(25:20) – More News & Notes: Tua Tagovailoa reportedly a “second-tier” option for Vikings, latest Mac Jones trade chatter, potential role increase for DeVonta Smith

(38:50) – RB Combine Takeaways: Jeremiyah Love, Mike Washington

(45:30) – TE Combine Takeaways: Kenyon Sadiq, Eli Stowers

(54:50) – WR Combine Takeaways: Zachariah Branch, Skyler Bell

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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) break down the latest news coming out of the NFL Combine, most of it quarterback-focused. First, however, they debate Sean Payton handing over play-calling duties to Davis Webb. Is this actually a smart move for one of the NFL’s most celebrated offensive minds? Next they dive into the reports that Derek Carr might un-retire, that Anthony Richardson and Tyson Bagent (!) could be traded, and that J.J. McCarthy will for sure face competition. They also look into items on Kyler Murray, Mac Jones, Brian Thomas Jr. and D.J. Moore in a jam-packed show.

(2:20) – Is Brandon Aubrey worth $10 Million per season?

(6:50) – Analyzing Sean Payton handing over play-calling duties to Davis Webb

(14:25) – QB Headlines, Pt. 1: Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy’s starter status in doubt for 2026, Malik Willis’ potential salary ceiling in free agency, Derek Carr reportedly eyes return to NFL

(23:30) – QB Headlines, Pt. 2: Speculation of Kyler Murray seeking release from Cardinals, Anthony Richardson trade suitors, latest buzz on market for Tyson Bagent and Mac Jones

(46:50) – More News & Notes: Potential trade market for Brian Thomas Jr. and D.J. Moore, report of Eagles turning to “Shanahan tree offensive philosophies”

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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter break down a busy week of NFL news, beginning with Kirk Cousins’ release from the Falcons and Kyle Pitts’ impending franchise tag. How good was Cousins in 2025, and where might he end up? Is Pitts a fantasy bust waiting to happen as the Falcons change QBs? Next, they break down George Pickens’ expected franchise tag, Javonte Williams’ new deal, the Chiefs’ reported Travis Etienne interest and much more. That includes items on A.J. Brown and Malik Willis. To end the show, they take a look at Denny’s recent article on quarterback luck, both good and otherwise. Is Trevor Lawrence primed to take another step forward in 2026?

(2:00) – Pat and Denny reflect on the Winter Olympics on Milan Cortina

(6:45) – Top Headlines: Falcons plan to release Kirk Cousins and franchise tag Kyle Pitts, Cowboys to apply franchise tag on George Pickens

(24:30) – RB Roundup: Cowboys sign Javonte Williams to 3-year extension, potential Travis Etienne-Chiefs pairing in free agency

(35:45) – More News & Notes: Howie Roseman opens door to trading A.J. Brown, more reports of Dolphins’ interest in Malik Willis, Najee Harris nears return from Achilles injury

(46:40) – 2025 QB Luck: Trevor Lawrence and Jayden Daniels as “unlucky”, while Brock Purdy and Daniel Jones were “lucky” last season

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