The Chiefs lost one of their biggest offensive weapons this weekend, and Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel contemplate what could be the league-wide effects if they go shopping for a receiver to replace Rashee Rice. They also try to get underneath the weird vibes in New York in the wake of an ugly Jets loss to the Broncos, what the Colts should do at QB after Joe Flacco led them to victory over the Steelers, and the chippy words exchanged between Baker Mayfield and Tom Brady about the...

Perplexed by Kansas City TE Travis Kelce’s slow start? Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they learned this week about what’s really going on with the Chiefs’ offense and where Kelce fits into it. They also take us inside what’s happening with the Chargers as they get ready for the Chiefs this weekend and deal with Justin Herbert’s ankle injury and with the Commanders, who are riding high after Jayden Daniels’ heroic performance in Week 3. Plus, former Bills running back and Athletic...

After a bonkers Week 3, Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel and guest Chris Long, a two-time Super Bowl champion, sort out which early NFL narratives have merit and which ones are bunk. Dianna and Chase set out to answer: Are the 49ers as bad as their current record says they are, after losing a shocker to the Rams? Are the Vikings the best team in the league? Are the Bears actually worse than their 1-2 record? Then, Chris joins to play a new game pondering questions about the Eagles, Cowboys,...

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel dive into what they’re hearing about Jordan Love’s injury situation and break down the veteran QBs who have undergone the biggest “glow ups” to start this season (and, yes, Dianna explains the term “glow up” to Chase). Then the Athletic’s Daniel Popper stops by to talk Justin Herbert, share his favorite Jim Harbaugh stories and teach the crew what it means to be a “house head.” Finally, Anthony Ramos, the actor and Hamilton star, stops by Scoop City to temp...

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel, along with The Athletic's Panthers reporter Joe Person, delve into the disaster in Carolina and debate whether Bryce Young is broken or if the problem lies with the Panthers. They also share intel on winless NFL teams, categorizing them into those panicking and those working on solutions. Additionally, Bears experts Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns from The Athletic's Hoge and Jahns podcast join the discussion to talk about the current state of the Caleb Williams era....

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing and thinking about the state of the Falcons and whether Kirk Cousins is in good enough form to get them back on track. They also ponder what’s next in Green Bay, as the Packers look to Malik Willis to fill in for an injured Jordan Love, and the NFL’s rules for reviewing roughing the passer and how they compare to the rules for unnecessary roughness on QB slides. Plus, The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo joins the show to shed light on what the...

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel play a game of “truth or lie” to share what they’re hearing and thinking about the NFL’s opening weekend slate of games and what they said about the teams and players on the field - from how the Browns, Giants and Titans should feel about their quarterback situations to how the Bills and Eagles should feel about their offensive weapons after one game. Plus, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand joins the show to chat about Tom Brady’s first game in the booth as a...

Scoop City throws an opening weekend party with Dianna Russini chatting with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen about his team’s offensive attack this year, losing Stefon Diggs, talking trash and playing chess with teammates. Dianna and co-host Chase Daniel react to the dramatic Chiefs win over the Ravens and share what they’re hearing and thinking about how Russell Wilson’s injury situation is affecting the quarterback conundrum in Pittsburgh and what the end of Trent Williams’ holdout...

In this season-opening bonus episode of Scoop City, The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and former NFL QB Chase Daniel discuss what Dianna is hearing about the coaches on the hottest hot seats, what needs to happen for them to save their jobs and which coaches could replace them. Plus, Dianna and Chase make their Super Bowl picks.  Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube  Follow Dianna Russini:...

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel rip through the contract holdups headed into opening weekend. Will Trent Williams in San Francisco, Ja’Marr Chase in Cincinnati and Dak Prescott in Dallas all get their deals? Then, Chase and Dianna pick the four teams they each think will surprise us this season — good and bad. Finally, The Athletic’s Nate Taylor joins Scoop City to dish on Patrick Mahomes’ new weapons and the Chiefs’ biggest issue we may see right out of the gate. Hosts: Dianna Russini,...

Dianna Russini sits down with Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to chat about the attack he’s building with his new team and what he’s looking for out of the quarterback position. Dianna starts the show digging into the news about Brandon Aiyuk finally signing an extension in San Francisco. Then, Dianna and Chase Daniel dissect the quarterback situation in New England, where Jacoby Brissett just won the job, and whether rookie QB Spencer Rattler might see snaps in New...

The Athletic’s Mike Sando joins Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel to discuss his annual NFL Quarterback Tiers project, a ranking of the league’s top quarterbacks based on an exhaustive survey of coaches and executives - and how reigning MVP Lamar Jackson is still second tier in the eyes of many around the league. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about CeeDee Lamb reaching a contract agreement with the Cowboys and Ja’Marr Chase reporting for practice in Cincinnati. Hosts: Dianna...

Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love takes a break from a recent practice to join Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel and chat about the contract that made him the top-paid quarterback in NFL history, what’s next for a team with a core group of young players, what he learned backing up Aaron Rodgers and how he sizes up his receivers. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about the league’s biggest unresolved contract questions, from Brandon Aiyuk to CeeDee Lamb. Plus, on the heels of...

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton sits down with Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel to talk about the moment he knew Bo Nix was the guy, the draft day drama to select Nix and why he’s confident in this year’s team. Plus, Chase shares his thoughts from his special behind-the-scenes access with the Broncos and Dianna reveals another travel horror story, this time of her own making. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City...

Dianna Russini catches up with Justin Jefferson, the top-paid receiver in the NFL, and Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell about the team’s post-Kirk Cousins plans at quarterback and the progress rookie QB J.J. McCarthy was making before his season-ending injury. Dianna and co-host Chase Daniel also share what they’re hearing and thinking about the Cleveland Browns and what’s at stake for Deshaun Watson this season. Plus, they share with each other the things they both fear most. Hosts: Dianna...

Dianna Russini shares with Chase Daniel what she’s hearing about Haason Reddick demanding a trade from the Jets and the latest with the Brandon Aiyuk saga in San Francisco and CeeDee Lamb holding out in Dallas. Then, Chase gives Dianna his takes on how rookie quarterbacks performed in this weekend’s slate of preseason games, from J.J. McCarthy to Bo Nix. Plus, Dianna catches up with Washington Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury to hear about how his rookie quarterback, Jayden Daniels, is...

Houston Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans sits down with Dianna Russini to chat about his team’s mission to improve on last year’s breakout season, C.J. Stroud’s development, his new weapon Stefon Diggs, leadership and how important vibes are in his locker room. Dianna and Chase Daniel also share what they’re hearing about this season’s biggest mystery so far: just what is going to happen with San Francisco and Brandon Aiyuk and do any rumors about potential trades have any truth to them? Hosts:...

Dianna Russini shares with Chase Daniel what she learned about the Texans after crashing their practice in Ohio on Monday, where she got some time with Stefon Diggs. The two also share what they’re hearing and thinking about the speed of the Kansas City receiving corps - and whether we’re closer to seeing Justin Fields as the starting QB in Pittsburgh. They also check in with The Athletic’s Dan Duggan about his beat covering the Giants, fresh off him catching the fight that erupted in their...

Raiders GM Tom Telesco joins Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel to talk about his new challenge in Las Vegas, the roster he’s building there, how his tenure with the Chargers ended and all the quarterbacks he’s worked with in his three decades in the league. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about Justin Herbert's foot injury and if rookie Bo Nix has a chance to win the quarterback competition in Denver. And to wrap things up, just in time for this year’s Hall of Fame game, they...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins joins Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel for an EXCLUSIVE Scoop City interview about what led to him leaving the Minnesota Vikings and how he’s been navigating the awkwardness of his new team drafting Michael Penix Jr. in the first round. Dianna and Chase also share what they’re hearing about San Francisco’s plan for Brock Purdy and what it might cost them and how Justin Herbert is faring so far in the system Jim Harbaugh is building with the...

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel check in on some of the league’s thorniest contract situations as teams report to camp, like Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams in San Francisco and CeeDee Lamb in Dallas. Then they share what they’re hearing about locker rooms where rookie quarterbacks are pushing veterans. And veteran QB Ryan Tannehill, who’s currently without a team, joins the show to talk about what would get him back on the field, his exit from the Titans and what the Steelers are getting in...

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley sits down with Dianna Russini for an exclusive interview about how his breakup with the Giants went down and what life is like with his new team in Philadelphia. Dianna and Chase Daniel also share what they’re hearing as teams get to camp and players like Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa are still working out deals with their teams. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on...

Dianna Russini shares with Chase Daniel what she’s heard about what went wrong in Philadelphia last season and what challenges the Eagles face this season righting the ship. Then, Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones joins the show to talk about all the contract uncertainty in Dallas and how the team is managing fan expectations. And they close out the show sharing thoughts about what the Giants edition of Hard Knocks looks like to insiders who know the league. Hosts: Dianna...

In the show’s debut episode, The Athletic Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini and longtime NFL QB Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing about the quarterback room in Pittsburgh, the hype building in Houston and the drama that always seems to be following the New York Jets. They also sit down for an exclusive interview with Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid about the quest for a three-peat, Patrick Mahomes and all the attention Taylor Swift has brought to the team. They close out the...