S5E11 Part 2: Saquon’s Holdout, Deion vs Pat, Top 8 WR Draft + NFC West Draft Grades

In this episode:

Saquon Barkley's Absence and Contract Situation:

• Saquon Barkley will not be joining the New York Giants this week for mandatory mini camp.

• Barkley turned down a deal from the Giants worth close to $14 million per season earlier this year.
• Barkley's comments about considering sitting out have raised concerns.

XFL's Financial Losses:

• The XFL reportedly lost $60 million this season, highlighting the challenges faced by the league.
• The financial setback raises questions about the future of the XFL and its sustainability.

Deion Sanders vs Pat Narduzzi:

• Sanders has made significant changes to the Colorado roster using the transfer portal.
• According to 247Sports' rankings, Colorado has the nation's No.1 transfer portal class in 2023.
• Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi, has expressed dissatisfaction with Sanders' use of the transfer portal.

Jared Goff's Progress and Dan Campbell's Comments:

• Dan Campbell, head coach of the Detroit Lions, praises Jared Goff's growth and increased confidence.
• Campbell believes Goff is a better quarterback now compared to his time with the Los Angeles Rams.

Danielle Hunter Seeking a New Contract:

• Danielle Hunter, pass rusher for the Minnesota Vikings, plans to skip mandatory minicamp.
• Hunter is entering the final year of his contract and is seeking a new deal.

Interest in Wide Receiver DeAndre Hopkins:

• The Patriots and Titans are both interested in signing Hopkins.
• The Patriots will host Hopkins for a visit and are considering a one-year deal.
• We discuss which team is a better fit.

Budda Baker's Attendance at Cardinals' Minicamp:

• Budda Baker reports for the Arizona Cardinals' mandatory minicamp despite making a trade request earlier this offseason.
• Baker's commitment to attending camp indicates a potential resolution to the trade request.

Dalvin Cook's Market Reception After Release:

• Dalvin Cook, star running back, has not received the expected interest in the open market since his release by the Minnesota Vikings.
• Cook's lack of significant offers raises questions about his market value and potential landing spots.

Brad and Alex's Top 8 WRs in the NFL for 2023:

• Brad and Alex engage in a discussion to draft their top 8 wide receivers in the NFL for the upcoming season.

Overrated or Underrated?:

• Brad challenges Alex with a game where he names players, teams, coaches, or anything else football, and Alex determines if they are overrated or underrated.

Draft Grades for the NFC West:

• The hosts provide draft grades for the teams in the NFC West.
• One team stands out with an exceptional draft performance, while others receive some of our lowest grades yet

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