Which NFL players and teams have the most to prove heading into the 2026 season?

Joe Pisapia is joined by Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice to break down the biggest pressure situations across the league

The crew discusses whether CJ Stroud can bounce back after a disappointing finish to last season, why Jalen Hurts and Baker Mayfield are entering pivotal years, and whether Kyler Murray can resurrect his reputation in Minnesota. They also debate which franchises are under the most pressure, including the Chiefs, Lions, Ravens, Chargers, Bears, and Buccaneers.

Before diving into the main discussion, the guys react to the heartbreaking news surrounding Chris Johnson's ALS diagnosis and examine the latest NFL training camp buzz, including the Browns' plans for KC Concepcion, Rashid Shaheed's expanding role in Seattle, George Holani's rise, and the Jets' rookie wide receivers making noise.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:01:51

NFL Headlines, Chris Johnson has ALS  - 0:02:19

Camp Buzz: buy or sell? - 0:08:25

Players With the Most to Prove - 0:16:47

CJ Stroud - 0:17:20

Kyler Murray - 0:20:48

Alec Pierce - 0:29:58

Jalen Hurts - 0:33:40

Baker Mayfield - 0:39:22

Teams with something to prove, Buccaneers - 0:41:32

Baltimore Ravens - 0:42:15

Chiefs and Lions - 0:44:03

Chargers, Bears - 0:49:50

Hard Rock Bet - 0:54:33

Which NFL players and teams have the most to prove heading into the 2026 season?
Joe Pisapia is joined by Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice to break down the biggest pressure situations across the league
The crew discusses whether CJ Stroud can bounce back after a disappointing finish to last season, why Jalen Hurts and Baker Mayfield are entering pivotal years, and whether Kyler Murray can resurrect his reputation in Minnesota. They also debate which franchises are under the most pressure, including the Chiefs, Lions, Ravens, Chargers, Bears, and Buccaneers.
Before diving into the main discussion, the guys react to the heartbreaking news surrounding Chris Johnson's ALS diagnosis and examine the latest NFL training camp buzz, including the Browns' plans for KC Concepcion, Rashid Shaheed's expanding role in Seattle, George Holani's rise, and the Jets' rookie wide receivers making noise.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:01:51
NFL Headlines, Chris Johnson has ALS &nbsp;- 0:02:19
Camp Buzz: buy or sell? - 0:08:25
Players With the Most to Prove - 0:16:47
CJ Stroud - 0:17:20
Kyler Murray - 0:20:48
Alec Pierce - 0:29:58
Jalen Hurts - 0:33:40
Baker Mayfield - 0:39:22
Teams with something to prove, Buccaneers - 0:41:32
Baltimore Ravens - 0:42:15
Chiefs and Lions - 0:44:03
Chargers, Bears - 0:49:50
Hard Rock Bet - 0:54:33

Real Football. No Fillers. 
This is your destination for authentic NFL coverage. We cut through the noise to bring you the best conversations in football and share our passion about the game we love. We're talking about the grit, the rivalries, the biggest matchups, the rising stars, the strategy, and the upcoming prospects that are changing the game and make the NFL the greatest league on Earth. 
Don't just watch the game. Understand it. Join the Tailgate. 

Real Football. No Fillers.&nbsp; This is your destination for authentic NFL coverage. We cut through the noise to bring you the best conversations in football and share our passion about the game we love. We're talking about the grit, the rivalries, the biggest matchups, the rising stars, the strategy, and the upcoming prospects that are changing the game and make the NFL the greatest league on Earth.&nbsp; Don't just watch the game. Understand it. Join the Tailgate.&nbsp;

The Tailgate

Which NFL players and teams have the most to prove heading into the 2026 season?  Joe Pisapia is joined by Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice to break down the biggest pressure situations across the league  The crew discusses whether CJ Stroud can bounce back after a disappointing finish to last season, why Jalen Hurts and Baker Mayfield are entering pivotal years, and whether Kyler Murray can resurrect his reputation in Minnesota. They also debate which franchises are under the most pressure, including the Chiefs, Lions, Ravens, Chargers, Bears, and Buccaneers.  Before diving into the main discussion, the guys react to the heartbreaking news surrounding Chris Johnson's ALS diagnosis and examine the latest NFL training camp buzz, including the Browns' plans for KC Concepcion, Rashid Shaheed's expanding role in Seattle, George Holani's rise, and the Jets' rookie wide receivers making noise.

10 NFL Players & Teams With the MOST to Prove in 2026 (Ep. 34)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/0ac3f070-5af3-4d1a-96ee-b4790149fca8/transcript