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Yahoo Sports' new podcast home for all things football. Zero Blitz features four distinct NFL shows that air weekly during the football season; from game recaps to offbeat conversations to the latest rumors and predictions from Yahoo's NFL insiders, featuring Jason Fitz, Charles McDonald, Charles Robinson, Frank Schwab & Jori Epstein.
The debut episode of the Yahoo Sports NFL Podcast is here and it's an episode you won't want to miss. Having just returned from their two-week training camp trips, Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson break down some of the stories that stood out to them, a list that includes Jon Gruden's return in Oakland and Tyrod Taylor's situation in Cleveland. Burgeoning rapper (and Dallas Cowboys WR) Cole Beasley also sits down with Charles to talk about the challenges of being an athlete getting into the music scene. Finally, in the wake of Jalen Ramsey's suspension, Terez and Charles remember some of the times they've gone to war with the subjects they've covered.<br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
Adrian Peterson has been hailed by Washington and many people automatically assume he's a first-ballot Hall of Famer. But is that really the case? Does he need to show more this season? Also on the podcast: Terez and Charles talk about the financial realities surrounding Khalil Mack's contract saga with the Raiders, Josh Allen in Buffalo and the escalating mess that is the NFL's new helmet rule. <br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
<p>The Corporate Champ and the Angel of Death are back to talk about Odell Beckham's record-setting payday and what it means for the talented crop of young receivers behind him. Who is the next guy to get paid?</p><br><p>Also on the show:</p><p>• Nick Foles is having a poor preseason. What should the Eagles do? And why didn't Foles use his leverage while he had it?</p><p>•The strife between Khalil Mack and Oakland could lead to a mega-trade. But do they ever work out?.(Listen to this segment for some sweet talk about Pat Swilling and Clinton Portis!</p><p>• Younger under-the-radar players who are impressing us</p><p>•An interview with former Dallas Cowboys RB and Alabama national champion Sherman Williams, who did 15 years in prison after his playing career and has now turned his life around.</p><p>• NFL uniforms that we'd change for the good of humanity</p><br><p>Enjoying the show? Take us to your tailgates and tell a fellow fan! Thanks for listening.</p><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
<p>Everyone's talking about, what else? Colin Kaepernick and Nike. Charles Robinson and Terez Paylor open the show talking about the research the shoe giant did before taking what everyone else assumes was an ill-advised decision.</p><br><p>Also on today's show:</p><p>• With the season about to start, Terez and Charles issue their Super Bowl picks as well as the team who will be picking No. 1 next spring.</p><p>• The general consensus is that the Bears won the Khalil Mack trade and the Raiders lost. But will that end up being true?</p><p>• Taking apart the Le'Veon Bell situation in Pittsburgh</p><p>• An interview with NBC analyst Rodney Harrison about the impact of the new helmet rule on defenders</p><p>• A preview of Thursday night's opener between the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles</p><br><p>Enjoying the show? Take us to your tailgates and tell your friends. Thanks for listening!</p><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
<p>Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson chop it up for the first Sunday night freestyle of the season. They give their quick hits on all 14 games that have been played: from Thursday night's low-scoring season opener in Philly to the rout in Baltimore to Cleveland's miraculous and heartbreaking tie.</p><br><p>Later, former Colts punter Pat McAfee calls in with a wild interview about how his tenure in Indianapolis ended in a hail of F-bombs, his recent departure from Barstool Sports, his WWE influences and how a hangout session with former New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford lead to a chance encounter in the office of Trump attorney Michael Cohen. </p><br><p>Also on the show:</p><br><p>• Which WRs are going to get OBJ money next offseason?</p><p>• The never-ending cycle of Ryan Fitzpatrick</p><p>• What's wrong with the Cowboys?</p><br><p>Follow Terez <a href="https://twitter.com/terezpaylor" target="_blank">@TerezPaylor</a></p><p>Follow Charles <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlesRobinson" target="_blank">@CharlesRobinson</a></p><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
<p>After embarrassing home losses on Monday night, first-time head coach Matt Patricia and first-time-in-a-decade head coach Jon Gruden are not in the kind of spotlight they wanted on Tuesday morning.</p><br><p>Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson is joined by Terez Paylor reporting from Oakland, California, where he was at the game Monday night and sheds some light on the Oakland Raiders' second half collapse to the Los Angeles Rams. They also discuss the absolute trouncing the Detroit Lions received from rookie quarterback Sam Darnold and the New York Jets.</p><br><p>Later in the show, we take a trip to Charles' Conspiracy Corner, where Charles has some unpopular opinions about the Green Bay Packers' win over the Chicago Bears and has a theory about the NFL's new helmet rule (18:30).</p><br><p>Charles and Terez wrap up the show by talking about the 0-7 record of the NFL's new crop of head coaches (28:00) and preview their most anticipated Week 2 games (38:30).</p><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
<p>The NFL's second week is in the books and we have some surprise undefeated teams (the Dolphins and Buccaneers), some surprise winless teams (the Steelers and Texans) and some teams that look like the real deal (the Chiefs and Jaguars).</p><br><p>On this week's Sunday Night Freestyle, Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson give their quick-hit reactions to each game from the Week 2 slate, from the epic tie game in Green Bay to Vontae Davis' surprise half-time retirement to the dirty hit on Cam Newton.</p><br><p>Remember to subscribe, rate and review on your podcast app of choice. Terez and Charles will be back on Tuesday to cover the Monday night football game, Josh Gordon's impending trade and their most anticipated games heading into Week 3.</p><br><p>Follow Terez on Twitter <a href="https://www.twitter.com/terezpaylor" target="_blank">@TerezPaylor</a></p><br><p>Follow Charles on Twitter <a href="https://www.twitter.com/CharlesRobinson" target="_blank">@CharlesRobinson</a></p><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
<p>The Pittsburgh Steelers are winless, missing their featured running back in Le'Veon Bell and are now embattled in drama with their star wide receiver, Antonio Brown. Not great for the AFC's #2 seed just nine months ago.</p><br><p>Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson break down the soap opera unfolding in Western Pennsylvania and come up with some ridiculous Antonio Brown trade suitors.</p><br><p>Also on the show: </p><br><p>- A group of Hall of Famers is demanding a salary and benefits from the league (15:30) </p><br><p>- The Patriots trade for Josh Gordon (21:45)</p><br><p>- Kahlil Mack looks impressive, Seattle does not on MNF (26:45)</p><br><p>- Which 2-0 teams are fool's gold (31:00)</p><br><p>- The games we're looking forward to in Week 3 (40:00)</p><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
<p>Week 3 resulted in a handful of surprises but none more shocking than Buffalo's dominant win over the Minnesota Vikings. Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson recap all the games from the weekend and offer their thoughts on Miami's surprise ascendance to 3-0, the Rams looking like the best team in the league and heartbreak in San Francisco as Jimmy Garoppolo appears done for the season.</p><br><p>Also on the show:</p><p>• The Chiefs show no signs of slowing</p><p>• Wentz looks like Wentz in his first game back</p><p>• Josh Rosen's first NFL action</p><p>• Charles makes a surprise free-agent recommendation to the San Francisco front office</p><br><p>Remember to rate, review, subscribe and stay up-to-date on all the latest NFL news and commentary by following <a href="https://www.twitter.com/yahoosportsnfl" target="_blank">@YahooSportsNFL</a>.</p><br><p>Follow Terez <a href="https://www.twitter.com/terezpaylor" target="_blank">@TerezPaylor</a></p><p>Follow Charles <a href="https://www.twitter.com/charlesrobinson" target="_blank">@Charles Robinson</a></p><br><p>Terez and Charles will be back on Tuesday to discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers visting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night and the increasing likelihood of a Le'Veon Bell trade.</p><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
