Welcome inside with the Insiders presented by Harbor Freight to alongside Ian Rappaport, Judy Battista, Mike Garafalo, I am Tom Pellicero. We got so much to get into from the first full weekend of the preseason and everything that lies ahead. We'll think a look back how some of those rookies did, particularly the quarterback, to the extent to which guys like bow Knicks made their case for the starting job. All's talk about some injuries as a first round pick who's going to miss some time, we will get into that.

Welcome inside with the Insiders presented by Harbor Freight to alongside Ian Rappaport, Judy Battista, Mike Garafalo, I am Tom Pellicero. We got so much to get into from the first full weekend of the preseason and everything that lies ahead. We'll think a look back how some of those rookies did, particularly the quarterback, to the extent to which guys like bow Knicks made their case for the starting job. All's talk about some injuries as a first round pick who's going to miss some time, we will get into that.

We'll also talk.

We'll also talk.

About the contract talks guys like Brandon Ayuk and Ceedee Lamb.

About the contract talks guys like Brandon Ayuk and Ceedee Lamb.

And let's start with the guy who's made clear.

And let's start with the guy who's made clear.

Again that he wants out, That is with the New York Jets, where Hassan Reddick, as Ian first posted on X earlier today, has officially requested a trade.

Again that he wants out, That is with the New York Jets, where Hassan Reddick, as Ian first posted on X earlier today, has officially requested a trade.

From the Jets. And no, you are not imagining this.

From the Jets. And no, you are not imagining this.

The Jets are the team that acquired Hassan Reddick in a trade from the Eagles oh of a few months ago, have not yet been able to work out a new contract.

The Jets are the team that acquired Hassan Reddick in a trade from the Eagles oh of a few months ago, have not yet been able to work out a new contract.

The Jets want Reddick to show up before they talk.

The Jets want Reddick to show up before they talk.

About that new contract. Critick not really interested in showing up. So what's your response, Joe Douglas Uh, not happening, but out a statement just minutes later saying, we have informed Hassan we will not trade him, that he's expected to be here with his teammates. Then he will continue to be fined per the CBA if he does not report. Since the trade discussions back in March, we've been clear, direct, and consistent with our position. Our focus will remain on the guys we have as we prepare for the regular season. So Ian now wasted a lot of time in making their position once again, as they have privately repeatedly for months, clear publicly as well, they don't want to trade Hasan Reddick. Reddick doesn't want to be in New York without a new deal.

About that new contract. Critick not really interested in showing up. So what's your response, Joe Douglas Uh, not happening, but out a statement just minutes later saying, we have informed Hassan we will not trade him, that he's expected to be here with his teammates. Then he will continue to be fined per the CBA if he does not report. Since the trade discussions back in March, we've been clear, direct, and consistent with our position. Our focus will remain on the guys we have as we prepare for the regular season. So Ian now wasted a lot of time in making their position once again, as they have privately repeatedly for months, clear publicly as well, they don't want to trade Hasan Reddick. Reddick doesn't want to be in New York without a new deal.

What gives?

What gives?

Twice in two months Hassan Reddick has requested the trade. One time it worked, although obviously hasn't worked like literally anyone involved has wanted, and now a second time. This is a complicated issue and it actually goes back to right around the time the Jets were trading with the Philadelphia Eagles for someone who was at the time the best pass rusher available. A Sono Reditik wanted a big time, multi year, big money contract extension, something to last him threw into his mid thirties and really pay him like one of the highest paid pass rushers in the NFL.

Twice in two months Hassan Reddick has requested the trade. One time it worked, although obviously hasn't worked like literally anyone involved has wanted, and now a second time. This is a complicated issue and it actually goes back to right around the time the Jets were trading with the Philadelphia Eagles for someone who was at the time the best pass rusher available. A Sono Reditik wanted a big time, multi year, big money contract extension, something to last him threw into his mid thirties and really pay him like one of the highest paid pass rushers in the NFL.

They talked about it briefly before the trade.

They talked about it briefly before the trade.

I think the Jets probably thought maybe like a one year dealer, kind of like a bandoned was more something they would do. Traded for him anyway, thinking you'd work, and the Sono Redick was there signing the contract, passing the physical, standing up there and talking about how happy he was, and then things kind of went sideways when it became clear the Jets were not going to give him the long term extension and he only wanted that, so he did not show up to minicamp, did not show up to training camp, collected fines after fines after fins, and ill. The fact that he now has said he wants to be traded does leave us in kind of a weird place because it was very evident during free agency and after that, Asana Renick was available, there was no team besides the Jets willing to do a trade and give him a new contract. So a couple months later are there teams that would also trade for him and give a new contract something that would make him happy. Duty Obviously, it's something that remains to be seen. You can have need dgging, have injuries, there are leverage that points that are created.

I think the Jets probably thought maybe like a one year dealer, kind of like a bandoned was more something they would do. Traded for him anyway, thinking you'd work, and the Sono Redick was there signing the contract, passing the physical, standing up there and talking about how happy he was, and then things kind of went sideways when it became clear the Jets were not going to give him the long term extension and he only wanted that, so he did not show up to minicamp, did not show up to training camp, collected fines after fines after fins, and ill. The fact that he now has said he wants to be traded does leave us in kind of a weird place because it was very evident during free agency and after that, Asana Renick was available, there was no team besides the Jets willing to do a trade and give him a new contract. So a couple months later are there teams that would also trade for him and give a new contract something that would make him happy. Duty Obviously, it's something that remains to be seen. You can have need dgging, have injuries, there are leverage that points that are created.

Prefer Son Reddick and the Jets. After all this, they're literally nowhere.

Prefer Son Reddick and the Jets. After all this, they're literally nowhere.

We probably should have thought it was a bad sign when his press conference, at which Hassan Reddick said he was really happy to be with the Jets and he would be there no matter what happened, was held on April tools Day. Things have fallen apart since then. Look, whichever signed you believe, whichever version of the offense you believe here, the reality is this is a really bad look for the Jets in a very very difficult situation for the Jets now, because this was their prize move of the off season. Don't forget Bryce Huff, their pass rusher, signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. So Hassan Reddick is supposed to come in and not just replace Bryce Huff. Frankly, he is a better, more accomplished player than Bryce Huff, but he is the prize of the offseason for a team that is built to win. Right now, don't forget This is a team with an owner in Woody Johnson, who was not happy with how things fell apart last year, not happy with coaching and the front office moves. Woody Johnson wants wins right now, So the Jets are now in a position of having to figure out how to get Hassan Reddick in.

We probably should have thought it was a bad sign when his press conference, at which Hassan Reddick said he was really happy to be with the Jets and he would be there no matter what happened, was held on April tools Day. Things have fallen apart since then. Look, whichever signed you believe, whichever version of the offense you believe here, the reality is this is a really bad look for the Jets in a very very difficult situation for the Jets now, because this was their prize move of the off season. Don't forget Bryce Huff, their pass rusher, signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. So Hassan Reddick is supposed to come in and not just replace Bryce Huff. Frankly, he is a better, more accomplished player than Bryce Huff, but he is the prize of the offseason for a team that is built to win. Right now, don't forget This is a team with an owner in Woody Johnson, who was not happy with how things fell apart last year, not happy with coaching and the front office moves. Woody Johnson wants wins right now, So the Jets are now in a position of having to figure out how to get Hassan Reddick in.

I know the finds are piling up.

I know the finds are piling up.

Obviously, if he misses games, he would lose those game checks, so maybe that is the incentive. But even if he shows up under those conditions, it's an unhappy player showing up. The Jets are in a really tough spot right now.

Obviously, if he misses games, he would lose those game checks, so maybe that is the incentive. But even if he shows up under those conditions, it's an unhappy player showing up. The Jets are in a really tough spot right now.

One hundred and thirty three days between April four day and today, the most delayed April Fool's Day in the history or April Fool's Joke in the history of April Foll's Day. Congratulations Hassan Reddick on that one. I just you know, I couldn't help. But when this was happening today and this news was coming out about the trade request, and we kind of sensed it was gonna get to this point because of all the holdouts and hold ins that we have, this one felt like the one that had the most potential to drag into the regular season, which means which isn't to say others wouldn't. But we were told before he didn't report for training camp that Hassan Reddick was quote serious about his money and his respect and he felt like he wasn't getting either from the Jets. But I just couldn't help think today while it was all going on, and Tom, you mentioned Brandon Ayuk and we're gonna get to him in a moment with the forty nine ers. His stance has been to San Francisco, if you trade me somewhere, I'm not showing up for the physical.

One hundred and thirty three days between April four day and today, the most delayed April Fool's Day in the history or April Fool's Joke in the history of April Foll's Day. Congratulations Hassan Reddick on that one. I just you know, I couldn't help. But when this was happening today and this news was coming out about the trade request, and we kind of sensed it was gonna get to this point because of all the holdouts and hold ins that we have, this one felt like the one that had the most potential to drag into the regular season, which means which isn't to say others wouldn't. But we were told before he didn't report for training camp that Hassan Reddick was quote serious about his money and his respect and he felt like he wasn't getting either from the Jets. But I just couldn't help think today while it was all going on, and Tom, you mentioned Brandon Ayuk and we're gonna get to him in a moment with the forty nine ers. His stance has been to San Francisco, if you trade me somewhere, I'm not showing up for the physical.

So you go back to this, and maybe Hassan.

So you go back to this, and maybe Hassan.

Reddik could have slammed the brakes on this one months ago and said I'm not going anywhere. I'm not gonna finalize a deal until we have the contract done. At that point, of course, you can also go to the Jets and say you got to make sure you got the contract done and agreed to before you do this trade, which is a warning for all teams going forward.

Reddik could have slammed the brakes on this one months ago and said I'm not going anywhere. I'm not gonna finalize a deal until we have the contract done. At that point, of course, you can also go to the Jets and say you got to make sure you got the contract done and agreed to before you do this trade, which is a warning for all teams going forward.

There's a very unique one in how it came together. We're here.

There's a very unique one in how it came together. We're here.

I don't know where it goes from here, but I would think at this point, with both sides dug in.

I don't know where it goes from here, but I would think at this point, with both sides dug in.

It could last into the regular season for sure.

It could last into the regular season for sure.

Us On Reddick, due about fourteen million dollars in twenty twenty four, already is racked up somewhere in the neighborhood of two to three million dollars in fines, and that number only goes up if this goes into the regular season, and he is not the only holdout within the league. Though, I think there's probably a better chance of a happy ending here sooner than later. For the Dallas Cowboys, Ceedee Lamb has not been present through the course of training camp. Jerry Jones has spoken on that issue a number of times in various ways in recent days, saying that he doesn't have urgency to get a deal done, and later saying that he misses CD, but to the extent that CD being gone disrupts anything or might force their head. Jerry to make in the macro point here that ian regardless of Ceede Lamb's absence, no matter how badly they want Tom back on the field, that's not going to change their negotiating position. So at what point do we actually get a resolution for Ceedee Lamb.

Us On Reddick, due about fourteen million dollars in twenty twenty four, already is racked up somewhere in the neighborhood of two to three million dollars in fines, and that number only goes up if this goes into the regular season, and he is not the only holdout within the league. Though, I think there's probably a better chance of a happy ending here sooner than later. For the Dallas Cowboys, Ceedee Lamb has not been present through the course of training camp. Jerry Jones has spoken on that issue a number of times in various ways in recent days, saying that he doesn't have urgency to get a deal done, and later saying that he misses CD, but to the extent that CD being gone disrupts anything or might force their head. Jerry to make in the macro point here that ian regardless of Ceede Lamb's absence, no matter how badly they want Tom back on the field, that's not going to change their negotiating position. So at what point do we actually get a resolution for Ceedee Lamb.

It feels to me Tom like the resolution comes at the last possible day when Ceedee Lamb could show up and be effective and ready for the regular season, right, I mean, that's kind of what all sides you're looking for. Because best case scenario for everyone, Cowboys already know they're going to pay him a lot of money. May not be the highest paid receiver in the NFL, but it is going to be really really close. If this gets done to Justin Jefferson is going to be hefty, is certainly going to be the most they've ever paid a receiver. They want him on the field being awesome like they're paying him to do. And if you're Ceedee Lamb, you want the money and then you want to show up and be effective for what should be a really good playoff team and potentially deep into the playoffs. So best case scenario for everyone, this gets wrapped up at some point, probably pretty soon, when he can show up, have a couple weeks to get ready, and then roll into the regular season. Just it's not there yet, and for Jerry Jones to go out and say he has no urgency then have to walk it back. Let me translate what I believe Jerry Jones means he doesn't have urgency, and that they just have to give him whatever he wants. But there is urgency and that everyone would like him here because he's really good. Did that make it? Did that solve everything? At some point you got to think this is you're.

It feels to me Tom like the resolution comes at the last possible day when Ceedee Lamb could show up and be effective and ready for the regular season, right, I mean, that's kind of what all sides you're looking for. Because best case scenario for everyone, Cowboys already know they're going to pay him a lot of money. May not be the highest paid receiver in the NFL, but it is going to be really really close. If this gets done to Justin Jefferson is going to be hefty, is certainly going to be the most they've ever paid a receiver. They want him on the field being awesome like they're paying him to do. And if you're Ceedee Lamb, you want the money and then you want to show up and be effective for what should be a really good playoff team and potentially deep into the playoffs. So best case scenario for everyone, this gets wrapped up at some point, probably pretty soon, when he can show up, have a couple weeks to get ready, and then roll into the regular season. Just it's not there yet, and for Jerry Jones to go out and say he has no urgency then have to walk it back. Let me translate what I believe Jerry Jones means he doesn't have urgency, and that they just have to give him whatever he wants. But there is urgency and that everyone would like him here because he's really good. Did that make it? Did that solve everything? At some point you got to think this is you're.

Not forcing my head actually when I want you on my terms back here. It does seem like we have at least some positive momentum so to speak.

Not forcing my head actually when I want you on my terms back here. It does seem like we have at least some positive momentum so to speak.

Here.

Here.

I would be surprised if they don't find a way to work things out. The Cowboys have made very clear, see Lamp's not going anywhere. This isn't a trade him type of a situation here. Still got time for the start of the regular season. They also got a quarterback who's in a contract here. You might have heard Dak Prescott maybe headed toward having the most leverage of any player ever to get the free agency right now. He's also got an ankle that he's been dealing with sodus in for like four years, suffered that grotesque injury back in twenty twenty. Dak, however, saying that one thousand percent he will be on the practice field Tuesday when the Cowboys get back to Oxnar.

I would be surprised if they don't find a way to work things out. The Cowboys have made very clear, see Lamp's not going anywhere. This isn't a trade him type of a situation here. Still got time for the start of the regular season. They also got a quarterback who's in a contract here. You might have heard Dak Prescott maybe headed toward having the most leverage of any player ever to get the free agency right now. He's also got an ankle that he's been dealing with sodus in for like four years, suffered that grotesque injury back in twenty twenty. Dak, however, saying that one thousand percent he will be on the practice field Tuesday when the Cowboys get back to Oxnar.

There.

There.

I'm in California for a month here through the course training camp, here says the ankle feels just fine and he is going to be okay.

I'm in California for a month here through the course training camp, here says the ankle feels just fine and he is going to be okay.

Brandon Ayuk.

Brandon Ayuk.

Meanwhile, back to the receiver holdout hold in front still not with San Francisco, and things have gotten awfully quiet over the past several days since Mike and I talked on TV on Friday about the fact that the forty nine Ers had re engaged in hopes of getting something done with Brandon Ayuk. Mike, we know the Steelers are still in the picture. That is the preferred trade destination for Ayuk. I don't get the sense that there's really any obstacles to overcome if the forty nine ers want to go that way. But their actions in recent days, besides the relative silence of the past forty eight hours or so, would seem to indicate that there is tension as of now is to try to get this long term deal done without you.

Meanwhile, back to the receiver holdout hold in front still not with San Francisco, and things have gotten awfully quiet over the past several days since Mike and I talked on TV on Friday about the fact that the forty nine Ers had re engaged in hopes of getting something done with Brandon Ayuk. Mike, we know the Steelers are still in the picture. That is the preferred trade destination for Ayuk. I don't get the sense that there's really any obstacles to overcome if the forty nine ers want to go that way. But their actions in recent days, besides the relative silence of the past forty eight hours or so, would seem to indicate that there is tension as of now is to try to get this long term deal done without you.

Yeah, I believe, based on every conversation I've had. If the forty nine Ers say a Omar Khan, Pittsburgh's dealers deal done, We're sending them to you Boom. The deal's done in a matter of seconds, and then the contract's done in a matter of minutes as well. Again talked about that a couple minutes ago, that being part of this whole situation, but the forty nine ers who and Tom you made it clear the other night we talked about this part. We're looking for the possibility of then filling the hole with another wide receiver if they trade away Ayuk, which they could have done as part of the deals with Cleveland and New England that just never came to fruition. Pittsburgh just doesn't have that guy kind of canvassed the market and said, well, you know what, a lot of these guys either don't stack up to Brandon Ayuk or the cost is going to be what we're getting back around, so why are we even trade.

Yeah, I believe, based on every conversation I've had. If the forty nine Ers say a Omar Khan, Pittsburgh's dealers deal done, We're sending them to you Boom. The deal's done in a matter of seconds, and then the contract's done in a matter of minutes as well. Again talked about that a couple minutes ago, that being part of this whole situation, but the forty nine ers who and Tom you made it clear the other night we talked about this part. We're looking for the possibility of then filling the hole with another wide receiver if they trade away Ayuk, which they could have done as part of the deals with Cleveland and New England that just never came to fruition. Pittsburgh just doesn't have that guy kind of canvassed the market and said, well, you know what, a lot of these guys either don't stack up to Brandon Ayuk or the cost is going to be what we're getting back around, so why are we even trade.

Let's just try to reset this thing.

Let's just try to reset this thing.

So they did, and they made an offer, and it's pretty clear by the fact that nothing is done that that offered isn't good enough for Brandon Ayuk's liking. And now it just kind of seems like it's stuck in limbo based on every conversation that I have had today, and I think the ball at this point probably in the forty nine ers court, and it's up to them to decide do they want to pursue the trader or they want to continue to try to get a long term deal done with AYUK. Now no real progress on either front over the weekend. So here we sit on Monday, same situation.

So they did, and they made an offer, and it's pretty clear by the fact that nothing is done that that offered isn't good enough for Brandon Ayuk's liking. And now it just kind of seems like it's stuck in limbo based on every conversation that I have had today, and I think the ball at this point probably in the forty nine ers court, and it's up to them to decide do they want to pursue the trader or they want to continue to try to get a long term deal done with AYUK. Now no real progress on either front over the weekend. So here we sit on Monday, same situation.

Good problems to have, I guess in general, when you have somebody who's going to comand the top of the market contract, maybe a problem the Giants could have in three, four or five years here when malink neighbor's Brookie contract is coming up. They certainly invested in him, selected him high in the first round in this year's draft. A little bit of a scare in practice on Sunday he suffered an ankle injury, but as Ian and others reported over the weekend, sounds like it is a minor sprain. Even though Brian Dabele doesn't want to give us a whole lot of specific spell what's going on shore today.

Good problems to have, I guess in general, when you have somebody who's going to comand the top of the market contract, maybe a problem the Giants could have in three, four or five years here when malink neighbor's Brookie contract is coming up. They certainly invested in him, selected him high in the first round in this year's draft. A little bit of a scare in practice on Sunday he suffered an ankle injury, but as Ian and others reported over the weekend, sounds like it is a minor sprain. Even though Brian Dabele doesn't want to give us a whole lot of specific spell what's going on shore today.

We'll back off them, take it day to day. But that's where we're at with him.

We'll back off them, take it day to day. But that's where we're at with him.

You just have MRI X ray any of that kind of stuff, just to confirm the worst is not a.

You just have MRI X ray any of that kind of stuff, just to confirm the worst is not a.

Yeah, they're still doing evaluation on him, but he's you know, he's a little sort of there. So we'll back off him and then we'll just take from there. What does he still have to do in those evaluations? They just the medical people look at him. So I'm not going to get into too much of the details. I think he's okay. He's just a little sort of day. I just meant liked and did an X ray already occur?

Yeah, they're still doing evaluation on him, but he's you know, he's a little sort of there. So we'll back off him and then we'll just take from there. What does he still have to do in those evaluations? They just the medical people look at him. So I'm not going to get into too much of the details. I think he's okay. He's just a little sort of day. I just meant liked and did an X ray already occur?

Ruling out a fracture.

Ruling out a fracture.

They're I don't think it's fractured.

They're I don't think it's fractured.

What the medical professional?

What the medical professional?

Maybe the medical professionals just answer the questions too, because it is pulling teeth for Brian Dabele.

Maybe the medical professionals just answer the questions too, because it is pulling teeth for Brian Dabele.

I get it.

I get it.

Don't want to speak on the actual medical details here, Judy. It seems though, as if crisis averted for the most part, about a guy who so far as really impressed and came.

Don't want to speak on the actual medical details here, Judy. It seems though, as if crisis averted for the most part, about a guy who so far as really impressed and came.

Yeah, the most important thing Brian Dabel said is not a fracture, so they dodged the bullet on the worst case scenario, a serious injury. They're clearly going to dial him back, although Brian Dabel would not even say that he would keep him out of the game this week if the doctors said he was good to go, But it sounds like they're going to just pull him back a little bit. He has been quite impressive in training camp, so far, so they're going to be very careful with him because certainly this is going to be a critical part of the offense going forward. One person we are going to see in the week two preseason game quarterback Daniel Jones, who has been doing everything in training camp. He has been fully cleared. He is expected to play in the Week two preseason game. That'll be the first time he is playing in a football game since the ACL injury that ended his twenty twenty three season. So big step forward for Daniel Jones. And actually Dave Ball said, you know, he would like to get Molik Neighbors and Daniel Jones on the fields in a game together.

Yeah, the most important thing Brian Dabel said is not a fracture, so they dodged the bullet on the worst case scenario, a serious injury. They're clearly going to dial him back, although Brian Dabel would not even say that he would keep him out of the game this week if the doctors said he was good to go, But it sounds like they're going to just pull him back a little bit. He has been quite impressive in training camp, so far, so they're going to be very careful with him because certainly this is going to be a critical part of the offense going forward. One person we are going to see in the week two preseason game quarterback Daniel Jones, who has been doing everything in training camp. He has been fully cleared. He is expected to play in the Week two preseason game. That'll be the first time he is playing in a football game since the ACL injury that ended his twenty twenty three season. So big step forward for Daniel Jones. And actually Dave Ball said, you know, he would like to get Molik Neighbors and Daniel Jones on the fields in a game together.

We'll see how that goes.

We'll see how that goes.

But they've been practicing together the whole time and looking pretty good at it.

But they've been practicing together the whole time and looking pretty good at it.

A lot of preseason action over the weekend, including for this guy, Bo Nicks.

A lot of preseason action over the weekend, including for this guy, Bo Nicks.

That's the name I.

That's the name I.

Was trying to think of when my brain broke for about five seconds at the top of this set. But what type of case did he make for Denver's starting quarterback job. We'll talk about that and a lot more with the guy who was there, Omar Ouiz next on the inside. Colts lost their preseason over to the Broncos on Sunday, But a lot more important for Indianapolis that guy number five, Anthony Richardson finally back on the field two for four passing for twenty five yards in that game against the Broncos. He had time to take a shower, get something to eat, and then talk to our Omar Ouiz after the game.

Was trying to think of when my brain broke for about five seconds at the top of this set. But what type of case did he make for Denver's starting quarterback job. We'll talk about that and a lot more with the guy who was there, Omar Ouiz next on the inside. Colts lost their preseason over to the Broncos on Sunday, But a lot more important for Indianapolis that guy number five, Anthony Richardson finally back on the field two for four passing for twenty five yards in that game against the Broncos. He had time to take a shower, get something to eat, and then talk to our Omar Ouiz after the game.

Anthony Richardson here, Anthony, your first came back after more than ten months of rehabbing recovery. Described the emotions of getting back out on the field.

Anthony Richardson here, Anthony, your first came back after more than ten months of rehabbing recovery. Described the emotions of getting back out on the field.

Here, and I'm just thankful, you know, Gud made it possible for me to be able to come back out here on the field, my brothers and my teammates, you know. So I'm just having a great food. I got another opportunity to be back on the field, and I'm just thankful and just happy.

Here, and I'm just thankful, you know, Gud made it possible for me to be able to come back out here on the field, my brothers and my teammates, you know. So I'm just having a great food. I got another opportunity to be back on the field, and I'm just thankful and just happy.

What were you focusing on training camp? You wanted to translate here today in just a limited role that you had in this preseason debut.

What were you focusing on training camp? You wanted to translate here today in just a limited role that you had in this preseason debut.

Here, honestly, just being a quarterback, you know, managing the game, you know, taking what the defense give me, and just being the leader. You know, day by day now by night, you know, I'm just working, you know, trying to be the best version of myself for my team and just for the city. So you know, I just want to just keep working and trying to be the best.

Here, honestly, just being a quarterback, you know, managing the game, you know, taking what the defense give me, and just being the leader. You know, day by day now by night, you know, I'm just working, you know, trying to be the best version of myself for my team and just for the city. So you know, I just want to just keep working and trying to be the best.

We only saw one game with you and Jonathan Taylor sharing the field last year. How much excitement do you have to be able to play with him a full season and see what kind of damage you guys can do.

We only saw one game with you and Jonathan Taylor sharing the field last year. How much excitement do you have to be able to play with him a full season and see what kind of damage you guys can do.

Man, we talk about it almost every day, you know. We just counting down the days where we'll both be out there on the field together, just making plays and making it happen. So we're talking about it a halftime actually, Like man, we just hope we can get more plays. But you know, it is what it is. Preseason. We just gotta get ready for Week.

Man, we talk about it almost every day, you know. We just counting down the days where we'll both be out there on the field together, just making plays and making it happen. So we're talking about it a halftime actually, Like man, we just hope we can get more plays. But you know, it is what it is. Preseason. We just gotta get ready for Week.

One next week against the Cardinals. What do you want to build on from this week to next week?

One next week against the Cardinals. What do you want to build on from this week to next week?

Man, just make the most out of my opportunity. You know, however many minutes I get next week, I'm gonna make the most of it. And I just gotta no work. That's it.

Man, just make the most out of my opportunity. You know, however many minutes I get next week, I'm gonna make the most of it. And I just gotta no work. That's it.

Appreciate your time, Anthony, good good luck the rest of preseason.

Appreciate your time, Anthony, good good luck the rest of preseason.

Time now for Preseason Spotlight presented by Harbor Freight As we welcome in that guy Omar he's already back with us along with Judy Batista. I am Tom pelvisero Omar. I talked to Anthony Richardson a week ago and he went through the entire rehab process with the shoulder.

Time now for Preseason Spotlight presented by Harbor Freight As we welcome in that guy Omar he's already back with us along with Judy Batista. I am Tom pelvisero Omar. I talked to Anthony Richardson a week ago and he went through the entire rehab process with the shoulder.

Alsoad he really worked on his.

Alsoad he really worked on his.

Mechanics, kind of refining his arm angle. Again, you observed him live and in person. You talk to him after the game.

Mechanics, kind of refining his arm angle. Again, you observed him live and in person. You talk to him after the game.

What were your impressions of his return to the field.

What were your impressions of his return to the field.

Well, the arm looks as strong as ever, as Shane Styken described it, That ball really flicks out of his hand. We saw the arm strength. But I asked Shane Stiken before the game what impressed him most about Anthony Richardson's dealing with this adversity and the recovery process, Because of course he worked hard in the rehab room, but stikeens saying the fact that he continued to develop his craft, continued to grow as a quarterback, all the work he did in the meeting rooms to continue to get better that way was something that Steiken came away with And they've seen that in the early days of any camp. They hope to continue to see it in the preseason. Obviously, we talked about Jonathan Taylor and Anthony Richardson sharing that backfield. Richardson also saying that not only do they look forward to playing together and making plays, but they want to hit home runs and become explosive as an offense. Another comment that I got from Stiken before the game was they didn't want to design any runs for Richardson in this preseason opener, obviously trying to keep his health in mind, but they also didn't want him to not react, and so when Richardson took off running in the game and ran out of bounds, Steiken certainly was pleased with that. He was also happy with him getting out there for the first time in more than three hundred days, working on the chemistry, getting together with his teammates, and just running through the operation again, going through his pregame process and all of that. So well, the emotions were certainly there for Anthony Richardson. He anticipates them being even more so for that Week one opener against Houston, But a good run through for him on yesterday against the Broncos.

Well, the arm looks as strong as ever, as Shane Styken described it, That ball really flicks out of his hand. We saw the arm strength. But I asked Shane Stiken before the game what impressed him most about Anthony Richardson's dealing with this adversity and the recovery process, Because of course he worked hard in the rehab room, but stikeens saying the fact that he continued to develop his craft, continued to grow as a quarterback, all the work he did in the meeting rooms to continue to get better that way was something that Steiken came away with And they've seen that in the early days of any camp. They hope to continue to see it in the preseason. Obviously, we talked about Jonathan Taylor and Anthony Richardson sharing that backfield. Richardson also saying that not only do they look forward to playing together and making plays, but they want to hit home runs and become explosive as an offense. Another comment that I got from Stiken before the game was they didn't want to design any runs for Richardson in this preseason opener, obviously trying to keep his health in mind, but they also didn't want him to not react, and so when Richardson took off running in the game and ran out of bounds, Steiken certainly was pleased with that. He was also happy with him getting out there for the first time in more than three hundred days, working on the chemistry, getting together with his teammates, and just running through the operation again, going through his pregame process and all of that. So well, the emotions were certainly there for Anthony Richardson. He anticipates them being even more so for that Week one opener against Houston, But a good run through for him on yesterday against the Broncos.

Really good to see Anthony Richardson out there again. Obviously he's the man in Indianapolis, but on the other side of the field in Denver, they're trying to figure out if they have a man as quarterback. They're in a three man quarterback competition. Bo Nicks, I thought Omar probably showed up the best. I think that four scoring drives, which is pretty good no matter where he is in the pecking order of the competition. How did he improve his standings, if it improved his standing at.

Really good to see Anthony Richardson out there again. Obviously he's the man in Indianapolis, but on the other side of the field in Denver, they're trying to figure out if they have a man as quarterback. They're in a three man quarterback competition. Bo Nicks, I thought Omar probably showed up the best. I think that four scoring drives, which is pretty good no matter where he is in the pecking order of the competition. How did he improve his standings, if it improved his standing at.

All, Well, Judy, how often did we see last season Sean Payton seemingly furious on the sidelines and Russell Wilson the brunts of that frustration many times?

All, Well, Judy, how often did we see last season Sean Payton seemingly furious on the sidelines and Russell Wilson the brunts of that frustration many times?

Well, Sean Payton certainly was pleased that the Broncos didn't allow a single sack, and a lot of that had to do with bo Nick's mobility. You saw it right there, rolling left, firing there down the sideline and making plays with his feet. And that's something that Sean Payton told me they weren't surprised by. He's been doing that in training camp, in practice, in scrimmages. He said that's very important to him. It's something he's been training on to improve that running. And I saw that even before the game. He was the only quarterback to go through an extensive warm up process, sprinting, working with the trainer trying to work on that mobility even before the game, and it showed there. So that was an impressive part of his performance. Courtland Sutton told me that he was most impressed by the way Bonix operated the two minute offense, first time playing in an NFL setting, getting the ball with a minute forty five to go and leading a scoring drive, and then to come out of the third quarter and lead another scoring drive. So showing that poise, that moxie on display. You said it, Judy, He led scoring drives in four of his five possessions there. Certainly felt comfortable, he said, it's just football. When he's looking at it. That defense, he said, yeah, they were professional. They're showing a lot of disguises. The defensive players seemed a little faster, but when you look out at it, it's still cover three, it's still quarters, it's still man trying to figure out which one it is. He did that fifteen of twenty one, one hundred and twenty five yards and a touchdown there. So bow Nick's shortly sewing showing why he was the twelfth overall pick this year. And he'll get the start this week against Green Bay after they have a joint practice there in Denver, and then he'll start the preseason game number two for them.

Well, Sean Payton certainly was pleased that the Broncos didn't allow a single sack, and a lot of that had to do with bo Nick's mobility. You saw it right there, rolling left, firing there down the sideline and making plays with his feet. And that's something that Sean Payton told me they weren't surprised by. He's been doing that in training camp, in practice, in scrimmages. He said that's very important to him. It's something he's been training on to improve that running. And I saw that even before the game. He was the only quarterback to go through an extensive warm up process, sprinting, working with the trainer trying to work on that mobility even before the game, and it showed there. So that was an impressive part of his performance. Courtland Sutton told me that he was most impressed by the way Bonix operated the two minute offense, first time playing in an NFL setting, getting the ball with a minute forty five to go and leading a scoring drive, and then to come out of the third quarter and lead another scoring drive. So showing that poise, that moxie on display. You said it, Judy, He led scoring drives in four of his five possessions there. Certainly felt comfortable, he said, it's just football. When he's looking at it. That defense, he said, yeah, they were professional. They're showing a lot of disguises. The defensive players seemed a little faster, but when you look out at it, it's still cover three, it's still quarters, it's still man trying to figure out which one it is. He did that fifteen of twenty one, one hundred and twenty five yards and a touchdown there. So bow Nick's shortly sewing showing why he was the twelfth overall pick this year. And he'll get the start this week against Green Bay after they have a joint practice there in Denver, and then he'll start the preseason game number two for them.

That is a Sunday night game live on NFL Network. As bo Nicks tries to wrap up at starting job for the Broncos, Omar, thank you very much, Talk to you again soon.

That is a Sunday night game live on NFL Network. As bo Nicks tries to wrap up at starting job for the Broncos, Omar, thank you very much, Talk to you again soon.

This guy wrapped up the starting job.

This guy wrapped up the starting job.

I don't know, like three months before the draft in Chicago, Cayleb Williams. You know he's gonna be the guy for the Bears. But how quickly will he play at a high level? Will break down the number one pick coming up after this On the Inside It presented by Harbor Freight Cold t running back Jonathan Taylor, one of a half dozen players across the NFL who wore the Guardian cap.

I don't know, like three months before the draft in Chicago, Cayleb Williams. You know he's gonna be the guy for the Bears. But how quickly will he play at a high level? Will break down the number one pick coming up after this On the Inside It presented by Harbor Freight Cold t running back Jonathan Taylor, one of a half dozen players across the NFL who wore the Guardian cap.

In the game.

In the game.

Something that is new this year over this past weekend, the first full week of preseason NFL games, something that you may see more often now that that is permitted, and something that has certainly spread across the NFL, with most positions now required to wear them at least in practice. Welcome Back to the Insiders, presented by Harbor Freight Tom Pelaso alongside Judy Batista. Judy, I know you've written on this This has been something that's been ongoing, not just in terms of the Guardian caps, but the NFL investing in trying to find better helmets, position specific helmets. They've been putting out that poster for years are the best ones and the worst ones?

Something that is new this year over this past weekend, the first full week of preseason NFL games, something that you may see more often now that that is permitted, and something that has certainly spread across the NFL, with most positions now required to wear them at least in practice. Welcome Back to the Insiders, presented by Harbor Freight Tom Pelaso alongside Judy Batista. Judy, I know you've written on this This has been something that's been ongoing, not just in terms of the Guardian caps, but the NFL investing in trying to find better helmets, position specific helmets. They've been putting out that poster for years are the best ones and the worst ones?

Where do we stand?

Where do we stand?

It wasn't say to you the year seeing players at least experiment with trying to wear the Guardian cap.

It wasn't say to you the year seeing players at least experiment with trying to wear the Guardian cap.

And again.

And again.

I think that was a big question when the league allowed this spring players to wear the Guardian Cap in games, the question was would any players wear it in game? You know, it is outer recover that most most position players are now required to where during practices. So we saw a handful of guys where at this weekend. The interesting thing is in the latest helmet testing, there are a number of helmets, new helmets available now to players that actually performed better than a helmet plus the Guardian cap, and so obviously that is an option for players. The league wants players to be in the safest possible helmets, the helmets that do the best at absorbing impact. They would like to get as many players as possible to go towards the newer, most highly rated helmets, but As we all know, helmets are a very personal decision, and once players are comfortable in a certain style of helmet, they are reluctant to change it. They're very conscious depending on their position that they play about the site lines and their peripheral vision. So it's going to be interesting to see if the players who are wearing the Guardian Caps now stick with it, if this is just an experiment in the preseason to see if they're comfortable with it, they continue it in the regular season, or might they then switch to one of those very high performing helmets that actually outperformed the Guardian Caps.

I think that was a big question when the league allowed this spring players to wear the Guardian Cap in games, the question was would any players wear it in game? You know, it is outer recover that most most position players are now required to where during practices. So we saw a handful of guys where at this weekend. The interesting thing is in the latest helmet testing, there are a number of helmets, new helmets available now to players that actually performed better than a helmet plus the Guardian cap, and so obviously that is an option for players. The league wants players to be in the safest possible helmets, the helmets that do the best at absorbing impact. They would like to get as many players as possible to go towards the newer, most highly rated helmets, but As we all know, helmets are a very personal decision, and once players are comfortable in a certain style of helmet, they are reluctant to change it. They're very conscious depending on their position that they play about the site lines and their peripheral vision. So it's going to be interesting to see if the players who are wearing the Guardian Caps now stick with it, if this is just an experiment in the preseason to see if they're comfortable with it, they continue it in the regular season, or might they then switch to one of those very high performing helmets that actually outperformed the Guardian Caps.

Also important understand this is database. It is science based.

Also important understand this is database. It is science based.

There are years of data that's been collected from various sensors in players helmets, not just in the NFL, but at the college level as well. So why position specific helmets While you get hit differently as a quarterback who's probably most prone to hit in the back of your head, versus an offensive lineman or a defensive lineman who's in that contact every single snap. So those positions, the linemen, the quarterbacks, those are among the position specific helmets you're seeing.

There are years of data that's been collected from various sensors in players helmets, not just in the NFL, but at the college level as well. So why position specific helmets While you get hit differently as a quarterback who's probably most prone to hit in the back of your head, versus an offensive lineman or a defensive lineman who's in that contact every single snap. So those positions, the linemen, the quarterbacks, those are among the position specific helmets you're seeing.

Rolled out right now.

Rolled out right now.

Further we get along the fewer Guardian caps you're probably going to see in games with some players at least given it a test run Mike.

Further we get along the fewer Guardian caps you're probably going to see in games with some players at least given it a test run Mike.

Tom Elsewhere on the field in the preseason, Caleb Wllliams, Hey you go four for seven ninety five yards. Showed a little mobility, showed a lot of moxie, showed a lot of poise in the pockets. Showed about everything you could possibly ask for from Kaylen of Williams in his preseason debut, DJ Moore called it quote outstanding.

Tom Elsewhere on the field in the preseason, Caleb Wllliams, Hey you go four for seven ninety five yards. Showed a little mobility, showed a lot of moxie, showed a lot of poise in the pockets. Showed about everything you could possibly ask for from Kaylen of Williams in his preseason debut, DJ Moore called it quote outstanding.

Here's Williams on his performance.

Here's Williams on his performance.

It definitely feels good to get out there. Last time I was out there on the field other than practice, it was November eighteen, and it's you know, you go that long without something, it's it's it's tough. But you know, it's been great. The guys have made it fun. They made it easy on me talking about our talking about our other players. They've been They've been great from the beginning to now. And and you know, my my progress is I would I would tell my progress and support, I would count it to them. Uh, they've been great, like I said, and so uh to get out there and and and and have the confidence you know that we had out there. It's it's only going to get better and we can't wait.

It definitely feels good to get out there. Last time I was out there on the field other than practice, it was November eighteen, and it's you know, you go that long without something, it's it's it's tough. But you know, it's been great. The guys have made it fun. They made it easy on me talking about our talking about our other players. They've been They've been great from the beginning to now. And and you know, my my progress is I would I would tell my progress and support, I would count it to them. Uh, they've been great, like I said, and so uh to get out there and and and and have the confidence you know that we had out there. It's it's only going to get better and we can't wait.

Looking forward to the hard knocks treatment of that preseason game. Now it's time for the Cam Wolf treatment. All that means is just some facts. Ian, That's what it means. Camera Wolf joining me uh and Ian Rappaport Here. Ye, Cam, you were at that game. Let's talk about Kayla's perform. Was it, in your opinion, as outstanding as DJ Moore said.

Looking forward to the hard knocks treatment of that preseason game. Now it's time for the Cam Wolf treatment. All that means is just some facts. Ian, That's what it means. Camera Wolf joining me uh and Ian Rappaport Here. Ye, Cam, you were at that game. Let's talk about Kayla's perform. Was it, in your opinion, as outstanding as DJ Moore said.

Absolutely, as advertised.

Absolutely, as advertised.

Everybody in a Bear's shirt was leaving the stadium smiling because it was confirmation of what they thought when they took this guy number one.

Everybody in a Bear's shirt was leaving the stadium smiling because it was confirmation of what they thought when they took this guy number one.

Overall.

Overall.

Look, it's just one preseason game, but I want to paint you a scene of maybe how the Bears felt after the game. I'm in the locker room talking to Bears safety Kevin Byern and we're talking a little bit about the game, and very quickly he's like, man, did you see Caleb. He was like, man, that throw on the run that he hit to Cole Comet, that twenty six yarder. He's like, only a few quarterbacks in the league can do that. And then Jakwan Brisker, the fellow safety, gets in and he was like, man, his throw on the run ability, it's special. We got something there, and I heard one of the other DBS say it kind of looked like Patrick Mahomes, right, And so you got your DBS, your defense already raving about your rookie quarterback in one preseason game. I think it shows just kind of how important Caleb Williams is the direction of this franchise. And just talk to people with the Bears along the sidelines before the game, they discussed just how big of a jump he's made from the end of otia. So the start a training camp, he's been working on his own to get better, and small things like we saw yesterday, like sliding a slipping slide slide that they've.

Look, it's just one preseason game, but I want to paint you a scene of maybe how the Bears felt after the game. I'm in the locker room talking to Bears safety Kevin Byern and we're talking a little bit about the game, and very quickly he's like, man, did you see Caleb. He was like, man, that throw on the run that he hit to Cole Comet, that twenty six yarder. He's like, only a few quarterbacks in the league can do that. And then Jakwan Brisker, the fellow safety, gets in and he was like, man, his throw on the run ability, it's special. We got something there, and I heard one of the other DBS say it kind of looked like Patrick Mahomes, right, And so you got your DBS, your defense already raving about your rookie quarterback in one preseason game. I think it shows just kind of how important Caleb Williams is the direction of this franchise. And just talk to people with the Bears along the sidelines before the game, they discussed just how big of a jump he's made from the end of otia. So the start a training camp, he's been working on his own to get better, and small things like we saw yesterday, like sliding a slipping slide slide that they've.

Had a hard knocks playing up.

Had a hard knocks playing up.

That's something they've worked with him on.

That's something they've worked with him on.

And so the continual development of Caleb helps the continual development of the Bears, and they're excited with the potential.

And so the continual development of Caleb helps the continual development of the Bears, and they're excited with the potential.

And I think you'll see him again this week against the Bengals duel.

And I think you'll see him again this week against the Bengals duel.

No Man.

No Man.

Some of those throws, though, it's hard not to look at them and being like, all right, this is kind of what it's kind of what Bears fans had to run for.

Some of those throws, though, it's hard not to look at them and being like, all right, this is kind of what it's kind of what Bears fans had to run for.

Let's just be real.

Let's just be real.

Meanwhile, on the other side of that game, billse fans have already been more than comfortable with that with their franchise quarterback Josh Allen. Of course, as we know has been well documented this offseason and essentially entirely Crewe, entirely new receiving corps from Game Davis and Stefan Diggs out to Kean Coleman in Alan. Getting comfortable with that crew is going to be such a big part of this season. Where are they now after one preseason.

Meanwhile, on the other side of that game, billse fans have already been more than comfortable with that with their franchise quarterback Josh Allen. Of course, as we know has been well documented this offseason and essentially entirely Crewe, entirely new receiving corps from Game Davis and Stefan Diggs out to Kean Coleman in Alan. Getting comfortable with that crew is going to be such a big part of this season. Where are they now after one preseason.

Game and is a work in progress is what I would say.

Game and is a work in progress is what I would say.

They had their first preseason game, Josh Allen just had eight snaps and there wasn't a lot of success on offense. And in fact, after the game, Sean McDermott was really upset with the sort of standard that they had. He said, I don't care who we play or where we play, there's a standard of play that comes when you put on the Bills colors and we just didn't have it today.

They had their first preseason game, Josh Allen just had eight snaps and there wasn't a lot of success on offense. And in fact, after the game, Sean McDermott was really upset with the sort of standard that they had. He said, I don't care who we play or where we play, there's a standard of play that comes when you put on the Bills colors and we just didn't have it today.

And so I would like to.

And so I would like to.

See more of them in the preseason and getting that rhythm down. I've talked to their general manager, Brandon Bean, and he said, look, the reality is Steph is not here.

See more of them in the preseason and getting that rhythm down. I've talked to their general manager, Brandon Bean, and he said, look, the reality is Steph is not here.

Anymore.

Anymore.

Gabe Davis is not here anymore, Mitch Morris is not going to be here anymore, and so Josh Allen has to really build this thing anew with these new receivers, like you mentioned your Keon Coleman's, your Khalil Shakirs, and so that.

Gabe Davis is not here anymore, Mitch Morris is not going to be here anymore, and so Josh Allen has to really build this thing anew with these new receivers, like you mentioned your Keon Coleman's, your Khalil Shakirs, and so that.

May take some time.

May take some time.

This may be a team that may not come out guns blazing in September as they try to figure out their new identity. And at times it looked like that when I was watching the preseason game, they struggled to run the ball, and afterwards they said, hey, we weren't game planning, but it does look like a team that has to figure out who we're going to be, who's going to be our go to guys, and we may not learn that And so, you know, week two, week three of the season.

This may be a team that may not come out guns blazing in September as they try to figure out their new identity. And at times it looked like that when I was watching the preseason game, they struggled to run the ball, and afterwards they said, hey, we weren't game planning, but it does look like a team that has to figure out who we're going to be, who's going to be our go to guys, and we may not learn that And so, you know, week two, week three of the season.

Kim, I agree with you. I think the Bills need to see more from themselves.

Kim, I agree with you. I think the Bills need to see more from themselves.

And sometimes you get like a little bit of game planning from a team in this kind of spot that wants to get some good vibes going. So let's see what they do, how much they roll those guys out over the next two games, just to feel good about that offense. Heading into the regular season. Thank you very much, Camera Wolf, appreciate it. Coming up after the break, Mark Ross, our front office expert's going to join us to break down the performances of some of these rookie quarterbacks from the first week of the preseason. This guy did a terrific job. Plus we got an update, a medical update of one of the other guys.

And sometimes you get like a little bit of game planning from a team in this kind of spot that wants to get some good vibes going. So let's see what they do, how much they roll those guys out over the next two games, just to feel good about that offense. Heading into the regular season. Thank you very much, Camera Wolf, appreciate it. Coming up after the break, Mark Ross, our front office expert's going to join us to break down the performances of some of these rookie quarterbacks from the first week of the preseason. This guy did a terrific job. Plus we got an update, a medical update of one of the other guys.

It's up next to the Insiders.

It's up next to the Insiders.

Jane Daniels only threw three passes in his preseason NFL debut, but certainly made the most from a forty two yard dime to Diami Brown on a play then Day may or may not have been supposed to check to that throw. Hard to argue though, when he puts it into a tight window like that, then James Daniels doing.

Jane Daniels only threw three passes in his preseason NFL debut, but certainly made the most from a forty two yard dime to Diami Brown on a play then Day may or may not have been supposed to check to that throw. Hard to argue though, when he puts it into a tight window like that, then James Daniels doing.

Something that I'd say is smart.

Something that I'd say is smart.

For anybody giving the game ball from his preseason debut to his mom or Gina Jackson omnipresent in her son's life and career, so of course there for the preseason and FL debut. Welcome back to the Insiders, presented by Harbor Freight as Welcome in our Mark Ross, It's time for rookie moves.

For anybody giving the game ball from his preseason debut to his mom or Gina Jackson omnipresent in her son's life and career, so of course there for the preseason and FL debut. Welcome back to the Insiders, presented by Harbor Freight as Welcome in our Mark Ross, It's time for rookie moves.

Who's making a move?

Who's making a move?

Mark James Daniels didn't really have anywhere to make a move too, at least of the death Jarney's GIMBI one in the preseason opener. It would be a shock if he's not QB one when we get to September. But you watch the tape, what'd you see from the number two pick? Well stop the season?

Mark James Daniels didn't really have anywhere to make a move too, at least of the death Jarney's GIMBI one in the preseason opener. It would be a shock if he's not QB one when we get to September. But you watch the tape, what'd you see from the number two pick? Well stop the season?

Three passes, a huge shot down the field, he russ were a touchdown? What else do you want to see? From the just keep him on the shelf to the opening night. Now, look, he's got to throw more. Of course, three pass is not going to get it done, but at least he was efficient with that. The huge shot looks like, as you mentioned, may or may not have checked off there with that, but he looked poised, he looked in control, and that's just beautiful right there, whether I mean it just the velocity, the placement was awesome. And then of course this is what made him the second pick in the draft, the dual threat ability that he has, and I thought he was the best running quarterback that has come out since Lamar. So I think we'll see a lot lot more of this the rest of the preseason and also of course during the season.

Three passes, a huge shot down the field, he russ were a touchdown? What else do you want to see? From the just keep him on the shelf to the opening night. Now, look, he's got to throw more. Of course, three pass is not going to get it done, but at least he was efficient with that. The huge shot looks like, as you mentioned, may or may not have checked off there with that, but he looked poised, he looked in control, and that's just beautiful right there, whether I mean it just the velocity, the placement was awesome. And then of course this is what made him the second pick in the draft, the dual threat ability that he has, and I thought he was the best running quarterback that has come out since Lamar. So I think we'll see a lot lot more of this the rest of the preseason and also of course during the season.

But next game for him to get better.

But next game for him to get better.

Let's just see more than three passes going there for my man, Jaden Mark.

Let's just see more than three passes going there for my man, Jaden Mark.

The next quarterback we're going to talk about is JJ McCarthy from the Vikings.

The next quarterback we're going to talk about is JJ McCarthy from the Vikings.

But hold on right there, because we've got an update here.

But hold on right there, because we've got an update here.

New right now from the Vikings from head coach Kevin O'Connell saying that JJ McCarthy has knee soreness and will not participate in tonight's practice.

New right now from the Vikings from head coach Kevin O'Connell saying that JJ McCarthy has knee soreness and will not participate in tonight's practice.

Here's the problem.

Here's the problem.

O'Connell told reporters then after that that he was planning to give McCarthy more time with the ones this week and is uncertain if he's going to make the trip to Cleveland for the joint practices. So you would think that if he misses this week, I mean, it's all but locking it up for Sam Darnold as the starting quarterback for week one. But before we get to all that, let's break down what we saw from McCarthy in his preseason debut.

O'Connell told reporters then after that that he was planning to give McCarthy more time with the ones this week and is uncertain if he's going to make the trip to Cleveland for the joint practices. So you would think that if he misses this week, I mean, it's all but locking it up for Sam Darnold as the starting quarterback for week one. But before we get to all that, let's break down what we saw from McCarthy in his preseason debut.

Mark. Yeah, that injury really is a shame.

Mark. Yeah, that injury really is a shame.

I was in Vikings camp last week couple whatever that was, and you know, I thought as long as JJ kept playing and impressing that he was going to take the job. You know, they kept saying all the right things about Sam being the guy, but it was just apparent just in that practice of the way people were talking about JJ that they believed in him. The team believed in him, the front office believed in him, the coaches. So he went out there and had a bad interception early, but came right back and he was slinging it and was confident. Two huge shots down the field, which of course at Michigan didn't throw a ton and it was questioned if he could do that too, beautiful ball down the field, did use his legs to get out of some trouble and make throws as well, and had eighteen yards rushing on two rushes a big third down, So Vikings people had to be extremely encouraged with j J and wood he showed there and unfortunately for him being hurt, that will set him back. But man, hopefully he can have a quick recovery because I thought he had been an opening day starter and definitely what he showed warranted that, like this could be the guy.

I was in Vikings camp last week couple whatever that was, and you know, I thought as long as JJ kept playing and impressing that he was going to take the job. You know, they kept saying all the right things about Sam being the guy, but it was just apparent just in that practice of the way people were talking about JJ that they believed in him. The team believed in him, the front office believed in him, the coaches. So he went out there and had a bad interception early, but came right back and he was slinging it and was confident. Two huge shots down the field, which of course at Michigan didn't throw a ton and it was questioned if he could do that too, beautiful ball down the field, did use his legs to get out of some trouble and make throws as well, and had eighteen yards rushing on two rushes a big third down, So Vikings people had to be extremely encouraged with j J and wood he showed there and unfortunately for him being hurt, that will set him back. But man, hopefully he can have a quick recovery because I thought he had been an opening day starter and definitely what he showed warranted that, like this could be the guy.

We're talking about JJ McCarthy in that starting quarterback mix, not just because he's worrying Tommy Kramer's iconic number nine. Vikings Jersey but also because the guy who used to have that job, Kirk Cousins for the last six years, got one hundred million dollars guaranteed from Atlanta, and then six weeks later the Falcons drafted his potential replacement, Michael Pennix Junior nine of sixteen, one hundred four yards. It would seem marked to be a pretty solid debut against the Dolphins.

We're talking about JJ McCarthy in that starting quarterback mix, not just because he's worrying Tommy Kramer's iconic number nine. Vikings Jersey but also because the guy who used to have that job, Kirk Cousins for the last six years, got one hundred million dollars guaranteed from Atlanta, and then six weeks later the Falcons drafted his potential replacement, Michael Pennix Junior nine of sixteen, one hundred four yards. It would seem marked to be a pretty solid debut against the Dolphins.

Would you think it was solid for short of all these guys, of course, we always knew Pennix was the one that probably would not start. All the rest of them had those rookie quarterbacks had a chance to be the opening day starter. But for Penix, you kind of saw a little bit of good, little bit of bad, a lot of it just quick, get it out your hands really fast, which was kind of his calling card there at Washington. But did again the thing he did really well washing the deep ball. We saw a nice deep shot down there on the right side, you know, left going right for him. Did sail a couple which we saw at Washington as well. But the good thing for the Falcons is that, Okay, he doesn't have to play, so Penix, you still got time to work this out. Sure he'll take a ton more snap to rep without Kirk playing in preseason. So we saw a little bit of the good and the bad with Pennix that we saw at Washington, and let's see we can iron out that accuracy a little bit.

Would you think it was solid for short of all these guys, of course, we always knew Pennix was the one that probably would not start. All the rest of them had those rookie quarterbacks had a chance to be the opening day starter. But for Penix, you kind of saw a little bit of good, little bit of bad, a lot of it just quick, get it out your hands really fast, which was kind of his calling card there at Washington. But did again the thing he did really well washing the deep ball. We saw a nice deep shot down there on the right side, you know, left going right for him. Did sail a couple which we saw at Washington as well. But the good thing for the Falcons is that, Okay, he doesn't have to play, so Penix, you still got time to work this out. Sure he'll take a ton more snap to rep without Kirk playing in preseason. So we saw a little bit of the good and the bad with Pennix that we saw at Washington, and let's see we can iron out that accuracy a little bit.

Mark. Thank you very much.

Mark. Thank you very much.

Look forward to chatting with you as we continue to track these rookie quarterbacks and a whole lot more through the course of the preseason coming up after this. It's not a rookie quarterback pushing for the job. Justin Field's got his opportunity and well they could snap him the ball that might help us get a real evaluation on this. Will it be Fields In the second preseason game, oral Russell Wilson make his first Steelers start. We'll talk about it next. So the Insiders presented by Harbor.

Look forward to chatting with you as we continue to track these rookie quarterbacks and a whole lot more through the course of the preseason coming up after this. It's not a rookie quarterback pushing for the job. Justin Field's got his opportunity and well they could snap him the ball that might help us get a real evaluation on this. Will it be Fields In the second preseason game, oral Russell Wilson make his first Steelers start. We'll talk about it next. So the Insiders presented by Harbor.

Freight, welcome back to the Insiders presented by Harbor Freight. And that is DeShawn Watson, who has doing plenty and can't be we have not yet seen him in a preseason game. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski announcing recently that Deshaun Watson has finally finally been fully cleared for contact after that fracture in the Glennay bone in his throwing shoulder. Easy for me to say, not going to play in this week's preseason game against the Vikings, but will play against the Seahawks the final preseason game for the Cleveland brown That is going to be one to watch there. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens got some news, some very positives for their standout safety Kyle Hamilton, who of course join me in cam Wolfe on inside training camp, was a fantastic guest day after that.

Freight, welcome back to the Insiders presented by Harbor Freight. And that is DeShawn Watson, who has doing plenty and can't be we have not yet seen him in a preseason game. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski announcing recently that Deshaun Watson has finally finally been fully cleared for contact after that fracture in the Glennay bone in his throwing shoulder. Easy for me to say, not going to play in this week's preseason game against the Vikings, but will play against the Seahawks the final preseason game for the Cleveland brown That is going to be one to watch there. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens got some news, some very positives for their standout safety Kyle Hamilton, who of course join me in cam Wolfe on inside training camp, was a fantastic guest day after that.

A couple of days after that, left practice early on Sunday.

A couple of days after that, left practice early on Sunday.

What they thought was a sprain Asne was stable, they weren't one hundred percent shore. Then he had tests it confirmed it is just a sprain, probably going to miss a little bit of time, but not major. That is excellent news for one of the best young players in the NFL. And then there's a situation for Amarius Mims, the Cincinnati Bengals first round pick, someone who they believe it's a good chance to be their starting right tackle. He is actually out several weeks with a strained peck according to coach Zach Tail.

What they thought was a sprain Asne was stable, they weren't one hundred percent shore. Then he had tests it confirmed it is just a sprain, probably going to miss a little bit of time, but not major. That is excellent news for one of the best young players in the NFL. And then there's a situation for Amarius Mims, the Cincinnati Bengals first round pick, someone who they believe it's a good chance to be their starting right tackle. He is actually out several weeks with a strained peck according to coach Zach Tail.