Week one of the preseason is in the books!The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini and former NFL Quarterback Chase Daniel welcome in new co-host James Palmer to the show. James brings decades of sports reporting and NFL coverage to the show with previous jobs at NFL Network and with the Houston Texans. James gives Dianna and Chase two truths and a lie to kick off a new era in Scoop City.

Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders made his NFL debut on Friday night against the Carolina Panthers. James, Dianna and Chase break down the rookies first outing and what teams across the league have seen on the tape.Dianna also shares the latest in the contract saga with Buffalo Bills running back James Cook after he suited up, warmed up and then sat out of the Bills preseason opener this weekend. Find out where Cook’s next contract could land and what’s next for the Buffalo in getting closer to a signed deal.

Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson leaves his game against the Ravens early after dislocating his pinky, Dianna has the latest on Richardson’s health heading into week 2. Chase breaks down what he saw that led the his injury in the first place and how the Indy QB could’ve avoided it altogether.

The New Orleans Saints QB room is searching for their starting quarterback as well. Find out who James, Dianna and Chase think can win the job in New Orleans and why they could head into the season with the QBs they currently have on their roster.Los Angeles Rams Quarterback Matthew Stafford missed practice on Monday, hear why Dianna and Chase are not concerned with the veteran missing time ahead of the regular season.

Tennessee Titans rookie Cam Ward and New York Giants rookie Jaxson Dart had very different outings in their NFL Debuts. Chase breaks down the tape while Dianna shares what teams have been saying about their young QBs.

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The Athletics Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini and former NFL QB Chase Daniel break down the biggest headlines across the NFL as the first full week of preseason kicks off. Dianna is fresh off a trip to Foxborough, where she watched the New England Patriots and Washington Commanders hold a joint practice and caught up with players and coaches from both sides.

All eyes are on Cleveland, where rookie Shedeur Sanders is getting the Week 1 preseason start for the Browns. With Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel sidelined by injury, Sanders is set to get extended time with the starters in a real opportunity to shake up the QB depth chart. Chase explains what coaches look for in these moments that fans might miss—and why this window could be critical for Sanders' future.

Meanwhile in Cincinnati, head coach Zac Taylor is going all in on preseason reps, announcing Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals' top starters will play in Thursday’s opener against the Eagles. After back-to-back seasons missing the playoffs, despite record-setting production from Burrow, the Bengals hope a stronger preseason leads to a faster start. Dianna and Chase discuss whether this high-risk strategy is the right move—and what a healthy, aggressive Burrow-led offense could mean for the AFC.

Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain gave us his Top 5 QBs during our visit in Denver, now Chase fills out his own Top 10, and the debate begins. Find out who made the list and who was left outside the group.

Then it's onto Jacksonville, where Travis Hunter is doing something we haven’t seen in decades—playing both sides of the ball. But can it last over a full season? Not everyone is convinced, including star wideout Davante Adams. Dianna and Chase react to Adams’ comments and weigh in on whether Hunter’s versatility is sustainable in today’s NFL.

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Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel kick off our Training Camp tour with a stop in Colorado to visit with the Denver Broncos.

Quarterback Bo Nix breaks down what is different heading into his second season in the NFL. Dianna shares the breaking news with Nix about receiver Courtland Sutton's new contract extension LIVE during the conversation.

Reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Patrick Surtain II joins us to talk about how the Broncos defense plans to improve in 2025. Plus, Chase and Dianna get Surtain to name his top QBs in the NFL at the moment.

Head Coach Sean Payton sits down with Dianna and Chase to talk about how being so meticulous with the details leads to success for an NFL Franchise. Payton also shares what former player he has coached in his career that he would love to replicate for his Denver Broncos team.

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