Could Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense get back to their 2018 selves this season? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald make their predictions for 2025. Which schemes will trend upwards? Which teams will have bounceback seasons? And which players are poised to break out? The Football 301 crew peeks into the future to answer all of these questions and dips into the mailbag to close out the show!(3:10) - Condensed formations are back(10:10) - Panthers defense breakout season?(15:50) - Tight ends are important again!(26:00) - Ricky Pearsall breakout season(31:00) - Dolphins offensive line decline(35:00) - Busy backfields(38:10) - Rams pass rush(43:50) - Chiefs offensive expansion(52:50) - Under center passing returns!(1:01:20) - Lightning round(1:09:50) - Mailbag: How to build an OL(1:16:00) - Mailbag: Does Zac Taylor get enough credit?
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What are the expectations for the second-year quarterbacks in the NFL? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald set their optimism scales for year two of the 2024 first-round quarterback draft class. Where do Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy and Bo Nix stand, and what should we expect to see this season?Plus, the news is out that the NFL is allowing players to compete in flag football in the LA28 Olympic Games, but who would make the best team? The guys pick their Top 5 players to be on the Dream Team of flag football. Don't miss out on today's Football 301!(3:35) Caleb Williams(19:52) Jayden Daniels(30:59) Drake Maye(45:24) Michael Penix Jr.(1:00:01) J.J. McCarthy(1:08:57) Bo Nix(1:19:05) Building our Olympic flag football dream teams
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Questions For QBs in NEW Places: Sam Darnold, JJ McCarthy, Shedeur Sanders & More! | Football 301
Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald ask the biggest questions on their mind for the NFL teams with new starting quarterbacks. But first, they give their hot takes on the 2025 NFL schedule release and share their thoughts on Derek Carr's retirement and his potential successor, Tyler Shough. They move on to discuss the QBs they expect to start for new teams, including Sam Darnold, Justin Fields and J.J. McCarthy. Then, they take a look at some teams that still have questions about their starting QBs, including the Cleveland Browns and their stable of maybes like Shedeur Sanders. You don't want to miss another fun episode of Football 301!(2:51) NFL schedule release hot takes(8:02) Derek Carr retires, what are our expectations for Tyler Shough?(17:23) New starting QBs in new places(1:02:00) Teams with QB questions
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Cowboys trade for George Pickens + Our favorite offseason additions
How will George Pickens handle life with the Dallas Cowboys? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald break down the impact of the mercurial receiver's trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then the Football 301 gang shares their favorite (and least favorite) offseason moves. Free agents, draft picks and coaches - they're discussing it all. They finish the show up with a dip into the mailbag!(4:30) - Cowboys trade for WR George Pickens(17:50) - Favorite offseason additions(1:22:30) - Which edge rusher has the best bend in the NFL?(1:26:25) - How can your offense get a better passing EPA?
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2025 NFL Draft Grades! Favorite and least favorite draft classes, top player-team fits
Draft grades, favorite Day 3 picks, and the best player-team fits! Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald break down the biggest winners and losers from the 2025 NFL Draft. Who received the worst draft grade? Which team made the best Day 3 selection? And which player found the perfect fit with their new team? The guys dissect it all in this latest episode. (3:45) - Favorite draft classes(31:40) - Least favorite draft classes(56:55) - Favorite day three picks(1:03:35) - Favorite player-team fits
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Football dorks, class is in session. Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice, flanked by Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald, is here every Tuesday and Thursday to grind the tape & share his takes on the ins and outs NFL strategy, play-calling, coaching & scouting from the guy who's done it before.
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