In the debut episode of The Bag, hosts Rashad Jennings & Lindsay McCormick kick off their sports & business podcast with a discussion of this summer's massive NFL quarterback contracts, and how the premiere of the new streaming platform NFL+ is step one in the NFL’s larger plan of getting into the data business.

Special guest Shawne Merriman joins the show to discuss his transition from NFL superstar to league owner of Lights Out Xtreme Fighting, his mentee relationship with Dana White, and the business opportunities presented by the evolving sports media landscape. 

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