PFT PM
1,082 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 497 ratingsA look back at the day that was in the NFL. Mike Florio will also include conversations with top names and newsmakers in Pro Football. Mike is highly regarded in the world of the NFL with his wildly popular website, ProFootbalTalk.com, his morning radio show on NBC Sports Radio and his role on the #1 rated “Football Night in America” Sunday nights on NBC. The PFT PM Podcast lets Florio update his fans on breaking news and story lines that take place during the day and prepare listeners for what is coming next. Nobody has more knowledge about the most important sport in America than Mike Florio. Nobody!
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Episodes
Patrick Mahomes is #4?
July 30, 2020 19:08 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBPatrick Mahomes came in at #4 in NFL Network's Top 100 players. Florio explains some flaws in the voting process, and Simms tells why players aren't always great at judging each other.
Guest: Falcons QB Matt Ryan
July 29, 2020 18:33 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBFlorio chats with Falcons QB Matt Ryan about players opting out, the advantage the Falcons have during this uncertain season, the addition of Todd Gurley, and whether he'd prefer a Super Bowl ring or a Hall of Fame bust.
Jamal Adams traded; Goodell could postpone games?
July 27, 2020 20:21 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBFlorio has a theory on why the Jamal Adams trade might be the start of a Seahawks shift back to defense and away from Russell Wilson. Jadevon Clowney: Does the Adams trade make it more or less likely that he returns to Seattle? An outbreak on the Miami Marlins is a bad sign for football. A Peter King report raises the possibility of Roger Goodell postponing games if a team has significant COVID-19 positive cases. Florio explains why that might be a bad idea.
No training camp for officials; Tom Brady weighs in on NFLPA negotiations
July 23, 2020 17:32 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBWithout any training camp or preseason games, will referees be under-prepared for the season? Will teams with outdated or incomplete facilities be able to handle COVID-19 protocols? Tom Brady has tweeted his support for the NFLPA, but does it matter after his earlier actions undermining his union?
Antonio Brown & Michael Bennett retire
July 21, 2020 15:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBAntonio Brown announced his retirement (again?). Is this really the end of his career? Florio explains how the NFL has treated him unfairly. Michael Bennett also retired this morning. Simms argues that he's one of the most underrated players of the last decade.
Florio & Simms together again: No deal for Dak & No fans at Raiders games?
July 20, 2020 15:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBVacation's over and Florio & Simms are back together again! Mike and Chris break down why the Cowboys and Dak Prescott didn't get a long-term deal done. On Raiders home games, Mark Davis says “either all the fans are going to be in there or none." Should the NFL care if some teams have more fans than others?
Washington sexual harassment story is released
July 16, 2020 23:16 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBNote: PFTPM was taped prior to the WaPo story breaking. The reaction to the story is at the 18:40 mark Florio analyzes the story of 15 former female employees of the Washington franchise who allege they were sexually harassed. Plus, Dak is happy, Zeke is not, and there will be no fans at training camp
Tag Deadline: No deal for Dak, Henry gets paid
July 15, 2020 21:40 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBFlorio discusses the Franchise Tag deadline coming and going without a deal for Dak Prescott. Meanwhile, Derrick Henry gets paid. Plus, more on the arrest of Kenny Stills during a protest in support of Breonna Taylor. And another negative story could be coming about the Washington franchise.
Big deals for Chris Jones & Myles Garrett
July 14, 2020 21:22 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBFlorio discusses the Chiefs & Chris Jones agreeing on a 4-year deal; the Browns and Myles Garrett are on the verge of a long-term extension; the Eagles bring back Jason Peters; the NFLPA has financial leverage; will college players just bail?
Washington will retire team name & logo
July 13, 2020 16:06 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBFlorio discusses Washington's announcement that they will (eventually) retire the team's name and logo; plus, the latest with the NFL/NFLPA talks; franchise tag deadline is looming; and the Pats free up $7m in cap space
No more jersey swaps!
July 09, 2020 22:00 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBFlorio discusses the agreement between the NFL & NFLPA regarding game day pandemic protocol - including no more postgame jersey swaps; plus, the many challenges facing college football, and Cam's contract incentives
Texans DE JJ Watt
July 08, 2020 23:57 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBFlorio chats with Texans DE JJ Watt about the realities of knowing it'll never be 100% safe to play, why there should be no stigma for players who wish to opt out of the season, and what his wife has learned playing pro soccer during the pandemic
Why Mahomes will regret this deal
July 07, 2020 19:07 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBFlorio breaks down the details of the Patrick Mahomes contract, and explains why he left a lot of meat on the bone and his agents should have gotten a better deal
Patrick Mahomes & Chiefs agree to mega contract extension
July 06, 2020 21:06 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBFlorio reacts to the reported deal between Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs; the clock is ticking on the NFL & NFLPA; Washington's minority owners want out
Washington to conduct thorough review of team name
July 03, 2020 17:09 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBFlorio discusses the latest developments with Washington, who have announced they will conduct a "thorough review" of the team's nickname.
AB to Seattle?; plus NFL mum on Pats penalties, pressure on Daniel Snyder, and preseason cut in half
July 02, 2020 17:52 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBFlorio on the possibility of Antonio Brown to the Seahawks; NFL mum on Patriots penalties; Pressure mounts on Daniel Snyder to change the Washington team name; Shortened preseason + NFL/NFLPA negotiations; Who will protect college players?
Chris Jones may sit, stars react to gameday travel, and will players opt out
July 01, 2020 20:34 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MBFlorio on Chris Jones willing to sit out the season; Yannick Ngakoue (still) wants to be traded; More thoughts on the likelihood of a 2020 season; Could teams travel on the day of the game?; Will players be allowed to opt out if they want to?
Rodney Harrison on Cam to the Pats
June 30, 2020 18:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBRodney Harrison joins Florio to discuss Cam Newton signing with the Patriots; plus, a former teammate defends Colin Kaepernick, Ron Rivera punts on the Washington team name debate, and real concerns about how an NFL season can operate
Cam Newton signs with the Patriots
June 29, 2020 19:10 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBPFT Live might be on summer hiatus, but Florio is still cranking -Cam Newton signs with the Pats -Why Cam’s contract is really a deal for 2021 -Patriots punishment for Spygate III -Why Shaq Barrett should sign the franchise tag now -The NFL needs to be more clear about what their plans are -Mark Davis discusses the ‘bubble’ scenario -Florio honors Joe Delaney on the 37th anniversary of his heroic death
49ers are Super Bowl or bust
June 25, 2020 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBFlorio is stunned that Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers are basically Super Bowl or bust. Is he setting the team up for disappointment?
Chargers CB Chris Harris Jr
June 22, 2020 21:17 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBFlorio speaks with Chargers CB Chris Harris Jr about his concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic, why he feels like it's easier to speak more freely now, the Chargers loaded defense, and the craziest thing that Philip Rivers said to him on the field
Deshaun Watson nearing contract extension
June 22, 2020 15:19 - 11 minutes - 11 MBFlorio learns that Deshaun Watson is pushing for a 3-year contract extension, and he just might get it. Why is that surprising? How much does he deserve? And how much does Dak Prescott's contract matter?
Return of the Mailbag
June 18, 2020 21:20 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBBeen awhile, but Florio returns (from a new location) to answer some questions from the #PFTPMPosse. Why we're more likely to see an NFL season instead of a college season, coronavirus contingencies, and where does Florio shop for his steak?
Flaws with NFL's coronavirus contingencies; plus Juneteenth, Rivera's chance, and Gundy in more trouble
June 18, 2020 13:48 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBFlorio & Simms discuss why the NFL needs to take even more drastic measures to prepare for the reality of positive COVID-19 cases; most NFL teams are observing Juneteenth as a holiday; Could Ron Rivera be laying the groundwork for Washington to change it's nickname?; Mike Gundy is in more hot water for alleged racial slurs as a player in the 80s
Eagles lose Pro Bowler; Goff bullish on Rams
June 16, 2020 19:57 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBBrandon Brooks suffered a season-ending injury; how will the Eagles cope without one of the league's best guards? Jared Goff thinks the truncated offseason will benefit the Rams. Why does Florio disagree?
Vikings will play hardball with Dalvin Cook
June 10, 2020 15:27 - 9 minutes - 9.17 MBA source tells Florio that the Vikings will not cave to Dalvin Cook's holdout, and it could play out more like Melvin Gordon than Ezekiel Elliott. How much would Minnesota miss Cook? Can Alexander Mattison handle the lead RB role? Where should Cook slot in among the top RB contracts?
Michael Irvin says Cowboys owe Dak Prescott "back pay"
June 08, 2020 15:30 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBMichael Irvin has a message to the Cowboys about Dak Prescott: "you still owe him back pay." Is he right, and should that factor into their contract negotiations?
Could NFL ask players to give back salary this year?
June 03, 2020 15:43 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBA report for NFL Media says the league could ask players to give back some of their salary this season. Florio explains why the owners don't have a leg to stand on here, and why the players' union needs to be on the lookout if veterans start getting cut in September. And Mike is celebrating a special anniversary today.
NHL will test players daily; Can Kliff Kingsbury take Cardinals to playoffs?
June 01, 2020 15:47 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBThe NHL will test players if/when their games resume. Is this a blueprint for what we'll see from the NFL? The offseason has allowed Kliff Kingsbury to spend even more time analyzing his offense. How far can the Cardinal go this year in the tough NFC West?
Bears GM Ryan Pace; plus a Friday #PFTPMPosse Mailbag from The Barn
May 29, 2020 20:03 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBFlorio chats with Bears GM Ryan Pace about the state of the team, Mitchell Trubisky, and more. Then, a special Friday mailbag courtesy of the #PFTPMPosse.
Jadeveon Clowney passes on the Browns?
May 28, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBA report came out that Jadeveon Clowney turned down a big offer from Browns. Florio explains why we can't fully judge his decision, and Simms has some advice for the star pass rusher.
Is Steelers defense returning to greatness?
May 27, 2020 15:59 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBWhile Big Ben's return has been the story of the Steelers offseason, Florio and Simms discuss if the Pittsburgh defense could quietly be the strength of the team.
Is Steelers defense returning to greatness?
May 27, 2020 15:59 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBWhile Big Ben's return has been the story of the Steelers offseason, Florio and Simms discuss if the Pittsburgh defense could quietly be the strength of the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NFL proposes 4th-and-15 alternative to onside kick
May 26, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBThe NFL will vote on a proposal to allow a team to attempt a 4th-and-15 instead of an onside kick. What worries Florio & Simms about his potential change? Could some teams use it to bleed the clock when they're leading? Does it favor the offense too much? What tweaks would the guys make to it?
Lions stick up for Matt Patricia & PFT Mailbag
May 21, 2020 17:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBTrey Flowers & Danny Amendola both praised Lions coach Matt Patricia this week. Can he change the culture in Detroit? Should Patricia be fired if the Lions don't make the playoffs? Florio & Simms opens up the mailbag to answer some questions... How often do coaches hand envelopes to players? Is Damien Williams going to be relevant for the Chiefs this year? Who's more likely to win MVP: Kyler Murray or Carson Wentz?
Hall of Famer Tony Dungy
May 18, 2020 18:59 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBFlorio chats with Tony Dungy - Hall of Fame coach and FNIA analyst - about the latest developments regarding the Rooney Rule, keeping tabs on players, and more.
#AskMeAnything
May 14, 2020 20:36 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBFlorio & Simms asked the #PFTPMPosse & Unbuttoned homies what they wanted to hear about most: -Could a lower salary cap next year force teams to cut superstars? -How does Simms think Trevor Lawrence compare to Patrick Mahomes? -What was Florio's favorite Jerry Stiller scene in Seinfeld? -Would Mike or Chris get another dog? -Are networks going to fake crowd noise if games are played in empty stadiums?
Patriots Insider Tom Curran
May 12, 2020 20:05 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBFlorio gets the lowdown on the Tom Brady departure and plenty of more Patriots chatter with Tom Curran from NBC Sports Boston.
Which starting QBs wouldn't be threatened by Cam Newton?
May 11, 2020 20:22 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBA recent report says that Cam Newton is willing to take a backup QB job. Do Florio & Simms believe it? Who are the starting QBs who wouldn't be threatened if their team signed Newton? And should Cam wait for a starting spot to open up, or sign with a team as soon as possible?
Cowboys COO Stephen Jones
May 08, 2020 20:24 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBStephen Jones joins Mike in The Barn to discuss the Cowboys' draft yacht, go inside the 2020 NFL schedule process (2:00), Thanksgiving games (4:00), the highest priority for Dallas and Jerry Jones (7:00), why they drafted CeeDee Lamb (10:30), giving the timeline on Dak Prescott's contract some context (12:00), and conquer a variety of league-wide issues, including the substance-abuse policy's impact on the potential reinstatement of Aldon Smith and Randy Gregory.
Cowboys' COO Stephen Jones
May 08, 2020 20:24 - 20 minutes - 19 MBStephen Jones joins Mike in The Barn to discuss the Cowboys' draft yacht, go inside the 2020 NFL schedule process (2:00), Thanksgiving games (4:00), the highest priority for Dallas and Jerry Jones (7:00), why they drafted CeeDee Lamb (10:30), giving the timeline on Dak Prescott's contract some context (12:00), and conquer a variety of league-wide issues, including the substance-abuse policy's impact on the potential reinstatement of Aldon Smith and Randy Gregory.
Who are the NFL's untouchables?
May 07, 2020 21:41 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBAfter the Bengals claimed they wouldn't trade Joe Burrow's pick to anyone, Florio & Simms decide who the NFL's true untradeable players are. Russell Wilson? Lamar Jackson? Aaron Rodgers? Aaron Donald? Kyler Murray? Christian McCaffrey?
Steelers GM Kevin Colbert
May 05, 2020 21:48 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBFlorio chats with Steelers GM Kevin Colbert about Pittsburgh's draft, the virtual offseason, and more.
Jaguars GM Dave Caldwell; plus, remembering Don Shula
May 04, 2020 21:12 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBFlorio remembers the late great Don Shula before chatting with Jaguars GM Dave Caldwell about Jacksonville's draft, Gardner Minshew, Leonard Fournette, and more.
Who picked Jordan Love? And Aaron Rodgers trade destinations
May 04, 2020 18:57 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBPackers GM Brian Gutekunst is taking responsibility for drafting Jordan Love. Do we believe him? How much did Head Coach Matt LaFleur factor in, and why haven't we heard from CEO Mark Murphy? If the Packers had a traditional owner, would he/she have vetoed the pick? And if the Packers do eventually trade Aaron Rodgers, what teams are possible destinations? Raiders? Steelers? Patriots? Colts? Jets? 49ers? Browns?
Vikings GM Rick Spielman & Jets head coach Adam Gase
May 01, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB(0:05) Vikings GM Rick Spielman on trading Stefon Diggs, drafting Justin Jefferson, and what's ahead for Minnesota (23:10) Jets head coach Adam Gase on the team's draft, Jamal Adams, and whether or not work habits for NFL personnel will change
Bengals cut Andy Dalton & 3rd-year QB under the most pressure
April 30, 2020 16:30 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBFlorio & Simms debate which 3rd-year QB is under the most pressure this season: Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield or Sam Darnold? And in breaking (but not surprising) news, the Bengals have cut Andy Dalton. Where could he land next?
Chiefs GM Brett Veach & Bills GM Brandon Beane
April 29, 2020 20:20 - 43 minutes - 40 MBFlorio chats with Chiefs GM Brett Veach & Bills GM Brandon Beane following the Draft
Eagles GM Howie Roseman
April 28, 2020 20:23 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBFlorio speaks with Eagles GM Howie Roseman about Carson Wentz, drafting Jalen Hurts, lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, and why he prints out draft grades and keeps them in his desk drawer.
Jerry Jones likes his yacht Draft, and Texans pay Laremy Tunsil
April 27, 2020 16:23 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBChris & Florio dive into the 2020 Draft results of some big name teams: the Cowboys, Chiefs, Patriots & Rams. Also, the Texans made Laremy Tunsil the highest-paid OL in the league, by far. Why was this so expensive for Houston?