PFT Live with Mike Florio

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Pro Football Talk Live with Mike Florio is more specialized than the average NFL podcast. It covers every tidbit of NFL information imaginable. How long will a cornerback's suspension for that brutal helmet-to-helmet blow be? What fine will that offensive guard get for his run-in with the law? How close are the Steelers and that star wide receiver's agent on a deal? Is it true the Niners are trading their proven QB to the Browns in favor of starting a lesser-known? Those topics and more make up Pro Football Talk Live with Mike Florio

The namesake host has a well-earned reputation as a sports journalist. He is the author of the 2022 book Playmakers: How the NFL Really Works (And Doesn't). So it makes sense that his program excels at analyzing the inner business workings of the league. But Pro Football Talk Live offers human-interest stories and news for the casual fan as well. Florio is always on top of the latest injury news. Many times he's the first to announce a prognosis. And another big part of every show is his team's fantasy football rankings.

Football fans know Florio's name. He founded the website version of Pro Football Talk back in 2001 after a brief stint writing for ESPN. The site's success led to NBC Sports snapping it up and adding Florio as a contributor. He appears in the TV adaptation of Pro Football Talk Live. He also appears on Football Night in America, the lead-in show to NBC Sunday Night Football.

But the longtime highlight of Florio's brand of coverage has been his “Daily Rumor Mill.” It's the kind of tasteful-but-juicy journalism that's made the Pro Football Talk franchise such a hit. The Pro Football Talk Live podcast drops daily, with sometimes more than one episode coming out each day. With Florio, fans of the gridiron have a continual source for all things football.

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Patriots, Vikings pursued Justin Herbert + More Round 1 Recap (4/26 Hour 2)

Patriots, Vikings pursued Justin Herbert + More Round 1 Recap (4/26 Hour 2)

(00:00) Vikings trade up to select J.J. McCarthy with 10th overall pick(10:00) Chargers got calls from Vikings, Patriots about Justin Herbert(14:30) Patriots select Drake Maye with 3rd overall pick(24:06) Broncos select Oregon QB Bo Nix with 12th overall pick (30:00) Which of 6 QBs landed in best spot?(32:49) 7 wide receivers selected in 1st round, 3 in top 10(42:56) Defensive players selected in 1st round(49:09) 6 offensive tackles selected in 1st round

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Patriots, Vikings pursued Justin Herbert + More Round 1 Recap (4/26 Hour 2)

Patriots, Vikings pursued Justin Herbert + More Round 1 Recap (4/26 Hour 2)

(00:00) Vikings trade up to select J.J. McCarthy with 10th overall pick(10:00) Chargers got calls from Vikings, Patriots about Justin Herbert(14:30) Patriots select Drake Maye with 3rd overall pick(24:06) Broncos select Oregon QB Bo Nix with 12th overall pick (30:00) Which of 6 QBs landed in best spot?(32:49) 7 wide receivers selected in 1st round, 3 in top 10(42:56) Defensive players selected in 1st round(49:09) 6 offensive tackles selected in 1st round

Falcons stunning Michael Penix Jr. pick + NFL Draft Round 1 Reactions (4/26 Hour 1)

Falcons stunning Michael Penix Jr. pick + NFL Draft Round 1 Reactions (4/26 Hour 1)

(06:40) Six QBs taken in the first 12 picks for the first time in NFL history(19:30) Falcons select Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with 8th overall pick(36:00) Falcons GM Terry Fontenot: Kirk Cousins is our quarterback; Michael Penix is our future

Will Lions trade out of Round 1? + NFL Draft Bold Predictions (4/25 Hour 2)

Will Lions trade out of Round 1? + NFL Draft Bold Predictions (4/25 Hour 2)

(00:00) Betting Odds for Top Prospects (continued)(06:09) How many QBs will be drafted in Round 1(16:13) 2024 Draft Round 1: What’s More Likely?(28:00) First defender drafted inside or outside the Top 10?(31:26) Lions open to trading out of first round(33:22) Lions extend Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell(39:33) Report: Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson requests trade(42:00) WR Tee Higgins seeking trade from Bengals(42:52) Panthers HC Dave Canales hoping to draft WR Xavier Legette at pick 33

NFL Draft Round 1 Preview + Betting Odds for Top Prospects (4/25 Hour 1)

NFL Draft Round 1 Preview + Betting Odds for Top Prospects (4/25 Hour 1)

(00:00) NFL Draft Round 1 Preview(23:01) Betting Odds for Top Prospects(35:34) Jayden Daniels and J.J. McCarthy respond to Commanders visit(47:47) Which QB is most likely to fall out of Top 5?

Jerry Jones all in on "all in" + 49ers asking for a 1st-round pick for Brandon Aiyuk (4/24 Hour 2)

Jerry Jones all in on "all in" + 49ers asking for a 1st-round pick for Brandon Aiyuk (4/24 Hour 2)

(00:00) Jerry Jones: “We’re ‘all-in’ on the draft”(07:35) Jerry Jones: “We want Dak Prescott, and that’s that”(22:20) Report: 49ers asking for a 1st-round pick for WR Brandon Aiyuk (29:00) NFL says it won’t conclude Falcons, Eagles tampering investigations this week(36:17) Marvin Harrison Jr. is betting favorite to be first non-QB selected(41:56) Jets thank Zach Wilson on social media

JJ McCarthy receiving interest from Broncos + Giants exploring trading up for QB (4/24 Hour 1)

JJ McCarthy receiving interest from Broncos + Giants exploring trading up for QB (4/24 Hour 1)

(00:00) Bears GM Ryan Poles: We know what we’re doing, but everyone has to wait until Thursday(14:50) Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze share flight to Detroit(29:10) Jayden Daniels separates from Drake Maye as favorite to go second overall(31:24) Report: Giants explore trading up from 6th overall pick, possibly for QB Drake Maye(35:24) Report: Patriots haven’t received a “serious” offer for the third pick(48:19) Peyton Manning: Broncos are “very interested” in J.J. McCarthy

Andy Reid extended for historic deal + Michael Penix Jr. writes open letter to all GMs (4/23 Hour 2)

Andy Reid extended for historic deal + Michael Penix Jr. writes open letter to all GMs (4/23 Hour 2)

(00:00) Chiefs announce extensions for HC Andy Reid, GM Brett Veach, President Mark Donovan(14:33) Mike Tomlin: We aren’t “overly thirsty” in any area after addressing needs in free agency(21:27) Steelers GM Omar Khan won’t close door on drafting a quarterback this week(26:30) Michael Penix Jr. pens open letter to all General Managers(33:57) Drake Maye has no complaints about the Commanders’ Top Golf excursion for draft prospects(41:45) Falcons tampering punishment over Kirk Cousins could be announced this week

Zach Wilson traded to Broncos + John Lynch speaks on Brandon Aiyuk contract situation (4/23 Hour 1)

Zach Wilson traded to Broncos + John Lynch speaks on Brandon Aiyuk contract situation (4/23 Hour 1)

(08:52) Justin Jefferson contract situation(18:39) Jets trade Zach Wilson to Broncos (38:31) Jets expectations for 2024 season(39:47) 49ers GM John Lynch on Brandon Aiyuk: "Our wish is that he's here for the rest of his career"

Dak Prescott speaks on contract situation and allegations + Zach Wilson not at voluntary workouts (4/22 Hour 2)

Dak Prescott speaks on contract situation and allegations + Zach Wilson not at voluntary workouts (4/22 Hour 2)

(02:42) Dak Prescott: “I’m not trying to be the highest-paid QB, necessarily”(10:20) Dak Prescott on sexual assault allegation: “I know the truth”(20:48) Jets GM Joe Douglas: “I share my thoughts with Woody Johnson that Zach Wilson is an asset”(28:13) After Tyreek Hill got “slammed to the floor” by L’Jarius Sneed, Hill heard about it(32:43) Jim Harbaugh delivers on vow to get tattoo commemorating Michigan national championship(36:28) PFT Live Draft: 2024 Draftees Who Will Get Biggest Reaction When They’re Picked

Jayden Daniels may not want to be drafted by Commanders + Kevin O'Connell on his top QB evaluations (4/22 Hour 1)

Jayden Daniels may not want to be drafted by Commanders + Kevin O'Connell on his top QB evaluations (4/22 Hour 1)

(09:38) Reports: Jayden Daniels may not want to be drafted by Commanders(22:52) Jayden Daniels on Raiders drafting him: “I don’t know how they’re gonna pull it off”(38:06) Will Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye go No. 2 overall?(40:43) Kevin O’Connell has been “quarterback killer” as Vikings have searched for “the guy”(50:36) Report: Patriots staying at #3 overall, barring “unprecedented deal” to trade down(56:50) Kevin O’Connell says Tom Brady used to eat hot dogs during Patriots games as a rookie

Sean Payton comments on Broncos drafting QB + Commanders GM speaks on hosting 4 QBs on same day (4/19 Hour 2)

Sean Payton comments on Broncos drafting QB + Commanders GM speaks on hosting 4 QBs on same day (4/19 Hour 2)

(00:00) Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels now tied for odds to be selected 2nd overall in 2024 NFL Draft(15:21) Commanders GM Adam Peters and Asst GM Lance Newmark on hosting 4 QBs on same day(26:16) Sean Payton on drafting a QB at #12: “It has to be the right fit, the right one.”(30:16) GM George Paton on moving up from 12th pick : “ We’re open to everything. We’re wide open.”(37:38) Eagles QB Jalen Hurts in “sponge mode” learning new offense(42:31) NFL reinstates 5 players who were suspended for 2023 season for violating NFL’s gambling policy(46:32) PFT Live Draft: Teams that have to nail 2024 Draft

Josh Allen speaks on Stefon Diggs trade to Texans (4/19 Hour 1)

Josh Allen speaks on Stefon Diggs trade to Texans (4/19 Hour 1)

(15:50) Josh Allen addresses Stefon Diggs trade to Texans(21:08) Bills GM Brandon Beane: “I don’t think not having a ‘one’… doesn’t mean we can’t have success on offense or as a team.”(30:45) Texans GM Nick Caserio on Stefon Diggs: “We’re worried about what a player does when he walks in our building.”(38:28) Brandon Beane on roster changes: “Your team has to evolve.”

Bill Belichick breaks down draft process and new kickoff rules + JK Dobbins signs with Chargers (4/18 Hour 2)

Bill Belichick breaks down draft process and new kickoff rules + JK Dobbins signs with Chargers (4/18 Hour 2)

(00:00) Bill Belichick: Media reports on players’ draft stock come from their agents, not teams(10:42) Bill Belichick: New kickoff rules will bring “more emphasis on size players than speed”(15:21) Jayden Daniels’ agent has cryptic response about Commanders’ 4-QB visit(26:40) J.K. Dobbins agrees to one-year deal with Chargers(31:38) Deion Sanders disputes having list of six acceptable teams for Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter(37:50) PFT Live Draft: Biggest Shoes to Fill

Reports suggest Robert Kraft interfered with Bill Belichick's Falcons job + Belichick's coaching destinations for 2025 (4/18 Hour 1)

Reports suggest Robert Kraft interfered with Bill Belichick's Falcons job + Belichick's coaching destinations for 2025 (4/18 Hour 1)

(17:55) Report details why Falcons did not hire Bill Belichick as head coach(25:50) Report: Bill Belichick assured Falcons owner Arthur Blank he wasn’t seeing total control and would work with GM Terry Fontenot

Trevor Lawrence speaks on potential new contract + Dolphins GM Chris Grier sticking with Tua Tagovailoa as QB (4/17 Hour 2)

Trevor Lawrence speaks on potential new contract + Dolphins GM Chris Grier sticking with Tua Tagovailoa as QB (4/17 Hour 2)

(00:00) Dolphins GM Chris Grier: Drafting QB in first round not something we’re looking at(14:16) Trevor Lawrence: “There’s definitely been some conversations” about a new contract(23:56) PFT Live Draft: AFC West Draft Needs(43:05) Terry McDonough’s lawyer tees off on “horrible” Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill(49:52) Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, JJ McCarthy, Michael Penix visiting Washington Commanders together

Cowboys Stephen Jones defends lack of spending + Contract talks stall with Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons

Cowboys Stephen Jones defends lack of spending + Contract talks stall with Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons

(09:40) How competitive will AFC West be in 2024? (18:00) Stephen Jones on Jerry saying “all in” and lack of spending in free agency

Rashee Rice participates virtually for Chiefs workouts + Daniel Jones 'unconcerned' about Giants drafting QB (4/16 Hour 2)

Rashee Rice participates virtually for Chiefs workouts + Daniel Jones 'unconcerned' about Giants drafting QB (4/16 Hour 2)

(00:00) Rashee Rice is a virtual participant in first phase of Chiefs offseason work(13:42) Kevin O’Connell: Vikings are “making sure we know the landscape of the whole class” of draft QBs(19:30) Daniel Jones 'unconcerned' about Giants drafting QB(27:44) C.J. Stroud was asleep when news of Stefon Diggs trade broke(30:27) Texans HC DeMeco Ryans: “We don’t care about expectations, talk doesn’t win games.”(35:30) T.J. Hockenson: NFL “needs to look at” low hits against offensive players(43:12) PFT Live Draft: Most Iconic NFL Voices

DeVonta Smith signs extension with Eagles + Justin Jefferson, Micah Parson, CeeDee Lamb miss first day of voluntary workouts (4/16 Hour 1)

DeVonta Smith signs extension with Eagles + Justin Jefferson, Micah Parson, CeeDee Lamb miss first day of voluntary workouts (4/16 Hour 1)

(18:50) DeVonta Smith agrees to three-year extension with Eagles(24:05) Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb not at Cowboys first day of voluntary offseason work(33:03) Justin Jefferson not at first day of Vikings work, overall participation “remains to be seen”(46:57) Zac Taylor “won’t speculate” on Tee Higgins’ plans for the offseason program

Andrew Luck has 'no regrets on retirement' + Von Miller suggests Bills will trade up for WR (4/15 Hour 2)

Andrew Luck has 'no regrets on retirement' + Von Miller suggests Bills will trade up for WR (4/15 Hour 2)

(00:00) Andrew Luck makes first public appearance in Indianapolis since retiring(17:52) Von Miller suggests Bills GM Brandon Beane wants to trade up to draft a wide receiver(25:22) Jared Goff calls trade to Lions the “greatest thing that ever happened to me”(30:14) 25 NFL teams kick off voluntary offseason workout program today(31:09) DeForest Buckner and the Colts agree to contract extension(32:53) Scottie Scheffler wins 2nd Masters in 3 years (35:16) PFT Live Draft: Best Sports Traditions

Tee Higgins expects to stay with Bengals + Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors swirl (4/15 Hour 1)

Tee Higgins expects to stay with Bengals + Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors swirl (4/15 Hour 1)

(17:11) Tee Higgins says he anticipates playing for Bengals this season(25:10) Brandon Aiyuk unfollowed 49ers amid contract negotiations and trade rumors(27:21) Joe Burrow on success vs Chiefs: "I think we're built to beat them"(37:55) Brandon Aiyuk unfollowed 49ers amid contract negotiations and trade rumors (continued)