Scoop City: A show about the NFL

About Scoop City: A show about the NFL

Get the NFL stories others can’t. Scoop City, hosted by The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini, insider James Palmer, and ex-quarterback Chase Daniel, brings unmatched access and expert analysis. From behind-the-scenes scoops to deep dives on the biggest NFL stories, this is the intel every fan needs. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

The Athletic

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jul 2024

Latest episode

5 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

174 of 200 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   5 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why Daniel Jones’ Future Isn’t Settled And Malik Willis Could Cash In

   The NFL offseason quarterback carousel is heating up, and the stakes are massive as the new league year approaches. Why did the Indianapolis Colts use the transition tag on Daniel Jones, and could another team still pry him away? Will the Green Bay Packers watch Malik Willis cash in on the open market after his growth behind Jordan Love? And what does Buffalo’s trade for wide receiver DJ Moore mean for Josh Allen and the Bills’ Super Bowl push? James Palmer opens the show with Colts beat writer James Boyd to break down Indianapolis’ decision to place the transition tag on Daniel Jones. What does the tag reveal about Chris Ballard’s long-term plans at quarterback, and was there any real risk the Colts could lose Jones in free agency? The conversation also explores the financial chess match the Colts are playing as they try to keep their roster competitive. The Colts’ offseason questions don’t stop at quarterback. Boyd and Palmer examine the growing market for wide receiver Alec Pierce and why teams around the league could drive his price sky-high. They also discuss the uncertain future of Anthony Richardson and whether another team might gamble on his rare traits despite his struggles in Indianapolis. Next, Palmer is joined by Packers writer Matt Schneidman to dive into one of the most fascinating names in free agency: Malik Willis. After developing under Matt LaFleur and learning in the same quarterback room as Jordan Love, what type of starter could Willis become for a team willing to bet on his upside? The show then shifts to the league’s biggest roster moves, including Buffalo’s trade for Chicago Bears receiver DJ Moore. Palmer explains why Joe Brady and the Bills believe Moore can elevate Josh Allen’s offense and how Khalil Shakir could see an expanded role in Buffalo. Plus, a look at how quarterback decisions around the league — including Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Geno Smith, and Kirk Cousins — could reshape the entire free agency landscape. Tell us your thoughts. Which quarterback landing spot are you watching most closely this offseason? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   4 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Eagles Offseason Chaos: A.J. Brown Rumors, Another New System For Jalen Hurts

   The NFL Scouting Combine is over, but the real work is just beginning — and today’s Scoop City is all about the conversations from Indianapolis where teams are staring at massive offseason crossroads. Can the Philadelphia Eagles keep their championship window open while reshaping the offense around Jalen Hurts, can the Kansas City Chiefs weaponize a rare top-10 pick, and can the Browns find any path out of quarterback chaos? What happens next for Philadelphia if A.J. Brown’s future stays uncertain, how aggressive will Kansas City get at No. 9, and can Cleveland rebuild an entire offense without a real foundation? We open with the Philadelphia Eagles with Brooks Kubena and the story hanging over the Eagles’ entire offseason: A.J. Brown. We unpack what it would take for this to get smoothed over, why the Eagles aren’t looking to “subtract” from a great roster, and why the phone will still get answered if the right offer comes in. From there we zoom in on Hurts and the offense, with Sean Mannion’s system pointing toward more zone run, more play-action, and a real opportunity to unlock DeVonta Smith at every level of the field. Next up, Jesse Newell joins from Indy to break down the Kansas City Chiefs’ strangest offseason in years — including what it means to finally pick inside the top 10. With Brett Veach weighing the rare value of premium positions in this range, we explore why edge rusher, wide receiver, or tackle could be the move, plus how trading down could fit a stars-and-scrubs roster build. And with Travis Kelce’s timeline hovering over everything, the Chiefs’ cap math gets real in a hurry. We close with Zac Jackson on the Cleveland Browns, where Todd Monken inherits a brutal reality: an offensive line in flux, a bottom-tier receiver room, and a quarterback situation that can change by the week. Zac lays out why tackle and wide receiver feel unavoidable at No. 6, why Deshaun Watson is more last resort than plan, and why names like Malik Willis and Shedeur Sanders are only part of a much bigger competition. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications. Who’s under the most pressure to get this offseason right: Howie Roseman with the Eagles, Brett Veach with the Chiefs, or the Browns trying to rebuild an offense from scratch? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   2 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   QB Crisis: Would Vikings trade for Kyler Murray or sign Kirk Cousins?

   NFL insider Dianna Russini and analysts James Palmer and Chase Daniel discuss quarterback strategies for the Vikings, potential trades for Kyler Murray or Kirk Cousins, and combine standout performances.

Inside a recent episode

Why Daniel Jones’ Future Isn’t Settled And Malik Willis Could Cash In

Published 5 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And I don't think that he is a proven solidified. Like if you sign him, he's your number one and you just trust that he can be that player. He's ascending in that direction. But what he does have is a very unique talent when it comes to down the field. And I want to make that very clear. He's not just a deep threat. He is the best deep threat in the league. And one of the best we've seen over the last 20 years when it comes to yards per catch, explosive play rate, and just flipping the field for your offense. So from that perspective, he's worth a lot of money. I don't think he's worth what he'll get necessarily. […]

Who has been a guest on Scoop City: A show about the NFL

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mike DeFabo
• Zach Rosenblatt
• Paul Dehner Jr
• Dan Popper
• John Machota

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,357,057

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

223 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

176 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

90

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