NFL Week 18 Preview!! Heed The Call With Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler podcast

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back to catch up on a TON of news that came out of Indianapolis over the weekend before we turn our focus to free agency. We start with the news (7:29): the 49ers have traded WR Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders (9:44), QB Matthew Stafford and the Rams agreed on a new contract (15:26), Chiefs TE Travis Kelce is officially coming back for at least another season (17:26), the Jets are taking calls about WR Davante Adams (22:43), the Eagles have cut CB Darius Slay in a cap-saving move (24:50), the Cowboys are planning to use the franchise tag on DT Osa Odighizuwa (27:03), we have some new trade rumors and reports (27:29), and other news to hit (28:03). Then, it's time for a Zusser Media Minute (30:18) to talk Hard Knocks developments. After the break, we're joined by Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo of Check The Mic to preview NFL Free Agency (40:59), covering the available quarterbacks (45:26), wide receivers (53:56), defensive players (58:16), weaker position groups (1:01:57), and favorite available players (1:03:29). Before we say goodbye, we're interrupted by the developing news that Bengals WR Tee Higgins has been franchise tagged for the second straight offseason (1:06:02). Finally, before signing off, we have an important announcement to make about the HTC Patreon (1:09:44). 0:00 Combine Takeaways 7:29 NFL News 9:44 Deebo Samuel Traded 15:26 Matthew Stafford back to LAR 17:26 Travis Kelce 22:43 Davante Adams 24:50 Darius Slay 27:03 Osa Odighizuwa 27:29 Trade Rumors 28:03 Other News 30:18 Zusser Media Minute 36:06 Break 37:38 Sam & Steve 40:59 NFL Free Agency 45:26 Free Agent QBs 53:56 Free Agents WRs 58:16 Defensive Free Agents 1:01:57 Weaker FA Positions 1:03:29 Other Free Agents 1:06:02 Developing News! 1:06:13 Tee Higgins 1:07:55 Break 1:09:44 Announcement 1:12:26 Wrap Up --------- This episode of Heed the Call is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HTC and get on your way to being your best self. --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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NFL Draft Primer with Lance Zierlein + NFL Report Cards 1:19:39

6 days ago1:19:39

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to react to the latest NFLPA Team Report Cards (8:00), catch up on the latest reports surrounding Matthew Stafford (20:19), and chat with Lance Zierlein about the 2025 NFL Draft (28:32). Then, we answer some HTC Mailbag questions to close the show (54:21). 0:00 Welcome 2:27 Conor Orr 8:00 NFLPA Team Report Cards 20:19 Matthew Stafford Updates 28:32 Lance Zierlein joins 35:17 Draft Class Overall Grade 36:58 Lance on the QB Prospects 43:01 Lance’s Favorite Player in the 2025 Draft 51:16 Lance on Possible Trade Action 54:21 Mailbag 1:14:13 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Only Combine Quotes We Care About 1:06:31

7 days ago1:06:31

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by James Palmer to identify the only press conference quotes that matter from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. We start with all the chatter about the Tush Push, hearing from Nick Sirianni and Raheem Morris (9:44), and then hit Brett Veach's comments about Travis Kelce's retirement status (18:45). Next, we cover what Duke Tobin said about making Ja'Marr Chase the highest paid non-quarterback in football (24:43), Chris Ballard's quote about Anthony Richardson (30:33), new Jaguars GM James Gladstone (37:23), the latest on Myles Garrett trade reports (44:37), and some other quick news items (51:25). 0:00 Welcome 2:08 James Palmer Joins 6:16 NFL Combine Press Conference Reactions 9:44 Tush Push Comments 18:45 Travis Kelce Retirement Update 24:43 Ja’Marr Chase Contract 30:33 Anthony Richardson 37:23 James Gladstone 44:37 Myles Garrett 51:25 Other News 1:03:08 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Speaking Truth to Power at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine 1:11:47

8 days ago1:11:47

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news and speak truth to power at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. We start with a voicemail from Dan to Marc sent over the weekend (6:37). Then, we hit some NFL news items (11:52): the Rams have given Matthew Stafford permission to speak with other teams (13:12), the Jaguars have finally hired a General Manager (18:16), and is Shedeur Sanders making the right decision to not throw at the combine (22:25)? Then, the heroes embody NFL coaches and GMs (37:31) to share what they're really thinking at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine from Indianapolis, including Les Snead (40:31), Brian Daboll (47:30), and Kyle Shanahan (57:59). 0:00 Welcome 6:37 Dan's Voicemail 11:52 NFL News 13:12 Matthew Stafford Trade Talks 18:16 Jaguars hire James Gladstone as GM 22:25 Sheuder Sanders 27:04 Break 37:31 Speaking Truth to Power at the NFL Scouting Combine 40:31 Conor as Les Snead 47:30 Marc as Brian Daboll 57:59 Dan as Kyle Shanahan 1:07:16 Wrap Up --------- Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code 'HTC' at http://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The 8 Most Important Figures of the 2025 NFL Offseason 1:26:07

12 days ago1:26:07

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar to cover the 8 most important figures of this NFL offseason! But first, we start with a very belated NFL Honors conversation discussing the various award winners (6:37). Then, we get the final installment of the Terry Saga (19:08) before diving into those 8 important figures, with Sam Darnold first on the list (24:47). From there, we hit Adam Peters (33:55), Duke Tobin (38:50), Cam Ward & Shedeur Sanders (47:10), Jerry Jones (56:28), Jim Harbaugh (1:03:49), and finally close out the segment with Ben Johnson (1:08:00). We wrap up the show with a trophy presentation for the winner of the Fearless Predictions Challenge 2024-25! (1:14:20). 0:00 Welcome 6:37 Belated Honors Recap 19:08 Terry Finale 24:47 The 8 Most Important Figures of the 2025 NFL Offseason 24:50 Sam Darnold 33:55 Adam Peters 38:50 Duke Tobin 47:10 Cam Ward & Shedeur Sanders 53:43 VIIA 56:28 Jerry Jones 1:03:49 Jim Harbaugh 1:08:00 Ben Johnson 1:14:20 Trophy Ceremony 1:23:19 Wrap Up --------- Try VIIA! https://bit.ly/viiahtc and use code HTC! --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Offseason Storylines We’re Invested In 1:28:27

14 days ago1:28:27

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news and cover the NFL offseason storylines we're most invested in. We start with a serious conversation with the show's producer (2:11) before welcoming in Conor Orr (7:22). Then, we hit all the NFL news we missed during the break (9:04), including the Bengals free agency outlook with Tee Higgins and others (11:51), the Jets moving on from Aaron Rodgers (16:45), Travis Kelce mulling retirement (22:14), the Pittsburgh-Trevor Lawrence rumors (30:43), Tyreek Hill's future in Miami (32:29), the Saints officially hiring Kellen Moore as head coach (36:04), the latest with Justin Tucker (40:41), and wrap up news with some 8 o'clock delight (47:18). After the break, Marc and Dan tell a fun story about the plane ride back from New Orleans (55:52), and then we dive into the storylines we're most invested in over the offseason, with Dan (1:01:03), Marc (1:09:22) and Conor (1:15:58) sharing one each. 0:00 Welcome Back 2:11 Intervention 7:22 Conor Orr Joins 9:04 NFL News 11:51 Bengals free agency & Tee Higgins 16:45 Aaron Rodgers 22:14 Travis Kelce 28:50 Break 30:43 Trevor Lawrence 32:29 Tyreek Hill 36:04 Kellen Moore 40:41 Justin Tucker 47:18 Other news 55:52 Plane Ride Story 1:01:03 Dan’s invested in… 1:09:22 Marc’s invested in… 1:15:58 Conor’s invested in… 1:23:21 Wrap Up --------- This episode of Heed the Call is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HTC and get on your way to being your best self. --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Super Bowl LIX Recap!! 1:18:28

23 days ago1:18:28

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are LIVE to recap Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs! We start with the Super Bowl LIX Champions and how they pulled off the shocking blow-out victory with help from Conor Orr (11:15). Then, Pete Sweeney joins to cover what this result means for the Chiefs (27:46). After that, we hit Winners & Losers from the Big Game (45:31), including our thoughts on the halftime performance by Kendrick Lamar (55:48) and quickly discuss a couple news items (1:14:54): the Jets will be moving on from Aaron Rodgers and the 49ers have granted Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade before saying goodbye. 0:00 Super Bowl LIX Recap 11:15 Conor Orr Joins 27:46 Pete Sweeney Joins 45:31 Winners & Losers 55:48 Halftime Show Reaction 1:14:54 News Items 1:15:40 Wrap Up --------- This episode of Heed the Call is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HTC and get on your way to being your best self. --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall --------- Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call --------- Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the Heed the Call YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HeedTheCallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Super Bowl LIX Preview: How Each Team Can Win 1:22:26

26 days ago1:22:26

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back for Day 3 from Underdog Manor in New Orleans to deep dive into the Super Bowl LIX matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Jourdan Rodrigue and Conor Orr join the show to first talk what the Eagles must do to win tha big game (5:57) and what the Chiefs need to do to secure the three-peat (34:46). After the break, we bring you a special edition of Walken With Giants (55:25) before finishing the show with one last round of Fearless Predictions (1:02:36). 0:00 Day 3 in NOLA 2:56 Jourdan & Conor Join 5:57 Eagles 34:46 Chiefs 55:25 Walken With Giants 1:02:36 Fearless Predictions 1:16:49 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Why NFL Fans Hate the Chiefs + Free Agency Look-Ahead 1:16:14

27 days ago1:16:14

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back from Underdog Manor in New Orleans to talk some Chiefs and look ahead to 2025 NFL Free Agency! To start, Dan, Marc and Jason Zumwalt recap Day 1 in New Orleans (0:55) and pay tribute to the memory of the legendary Chris Wesseling (8:18). Then, Arrowhead Pride Editor-in-Chief Pete Sweeney crashes the house to talk about why NFL fans hate the Chiefs and look at some key matchups in Super Bowl LIX (16:20). After the break, James Palmer joins the show to look ahead to NFL free agency, hitting big names who could become available including Trey Smith (41:34) and Tee Higgins (45:09) and looking at the wide receiver market (51:16) and quarterback options for QB-needy teams (56:08) before saying goodbye (1:10:06). 0:00 Day 1 in NOLA 8:18 Remembering Chris Wesseling 16:20 Chiefs Chat with Pete Sweeney 38:51 Break 39:36 James Palmer Joins 41:34 Trey Smith 45:09 Tee Higgins 51:16 DK Metcalf & the WR Market 56:08 Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers & the QB Market 1:10:06 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Super Bowl Arrival in New Orleans! 1:06:02

28 days ago1:06:02

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr, James Palmer and Jason Zumwalt to recap Super Bowl opening night and react to some NFL news, plus we rank Super Bowl cities! To start, Dan, Marc and Zumwalt fill the listeners in on Underdog Manor (0:31) before Conor Orr and James Palmer crash the podcast to recap opening night at the Superdome (5:40). Then, we catch up on some NFL news (21:24), hitting on Myles Garrett's trade request (24:10) and that Cooper Kupp was informed the Rams plan to trade him (32:04). After the break, a super secret special guest joins the show to help console Gravedigger on a personal matter (40:08). Finally, we rank the Super Bowl cities from 2012 to 2025 into tiers from S all the way through D (47:35) before saying goodbye (1:01:03). 0:00 Start 0:31 Underdog Manor 5:40 Opening Night Reaction 21:24 NFL News 24:10 Myles Garrett 32:04 Cooper Kupp 40:08 Surprise Special Guest 47:35 Super Bowl City Tier List 1:01:03 Wrap Up --------- This episode of Heed the Call is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HTC and get on your way to being your best self. Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Don't Say "Super Bowl" 1:22:23

5 weeks ago1:22:23

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar for the annual Don't Say "Super Bowl" episode! On this year's edition, once again, no one can utter the phrase "Super Bowl" in any way, shape or form once the vault has been closed. We start by giving out final thoughts for the week on the big game before that vault is sealed (5:42) and then dive into four topics: New Head Coach Juice Rankings (13:26), Supporting the Quarterback (45:22), Greg Olsen in the broadcast booth (54:28), and finally, the latest rumblings with the New Orleans Saints' head coaching search (1:03:50). 0:00 Don't Say "Super Bowl" 5:42 Super Bowl LIX Thoughts 13:26 New Head Coach Juice Rankings 45:22 Supporting the Quarterback 54:28 Greg Olsen in the booth 1:03:50 Saints head coaching search 1:17:30 Wrap Up Get tickets to the Heed the Call live show! https://app.opendate.io/e/heed-the-call-live-at-sports-drink-thursday-7-00p-february-06-2025-571964 --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Winners & Losers from Head Coach Introductory Press Conferences 1:15:39

5 weeks ago1:15:39

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to react to all the introductory pressers for new head coaches and general managers! But first, we start by putting a bow on the AFC Championship conversation with a quick discussion about the officiating (3:11). Then, it's on to the news: Jerry Jones and the Cowboys introduced Brian Schottenheimer (22:12), the Jets introduced Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey (36:45), the Raiders introduced Pete Carroll and GM John Spytek (46:25), and the Jaguars introduced Liam Coen (58:27). Who won the press conferences, and who lost?? Finally, we cover the myriad of other hiring news with an edition of 8 o'clock delight (1:04:01). 0:00 Intro 3:11 AFC Championship Officiating 22:12 Cowboys 36:07 Break 36:45 Jets 46:25 Raiders 57:42 Break 58:27 Jaguars 1:04:01 Other News 1:06:22 Wrap Up Get tickets to the Heed the Call live show! https://app.opendate.io/e/heed-the-call-live-at-sports-drink-thursday-7-00p-february-06-2025-571964 --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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NFL Conference Championship Recap!! 1:23:03

5 weeks ago1:23:03

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr and Jourdan Rodrigue to recap the AFC and NFC Championships LIVE on YouTube! We start with the thriller that was Bills at Chiefs (3:18). Then, after the break, we have a MASSIVE announcement to make (34:57) and finally we get to the Commanders at Eagles recap (40:14). We finish the show with other thoughts and observations after the Conference Championship games (1:04:20). 1:14 NFL Conference Championship Recap 3:18 AFC Championship: Bills at Chiefs Recap 32:57 Break 34:57 Major Announcement!! 40:14 NFC Championship: Commanders at Eagles Recap 1:04:20 Wrap Up Get tickets to the Heed the Call live show! https://app.opendate.io/e/heed-the-call-live-at-sports-drink-thursday-7-00p-february-06-2025-571964 --------- This episode of Heed the Call is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HTC and get on your way to being your best self. Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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DIRTY THIRTY: Coen to Jags, Carroll to Raiders & Cowboys Mystery! 32:29

6 weeks ago32:29

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Underdog NFL Insider James Palmer for a Dirty Thirty special emergency bonus episode to cover all the latest NFL head coaching news and rumors in exactly thirty minutes, starting with the bizarre Liam Coen saga as the Jaguars have found their new head coach (2:09). Next, we discuss the Raiders hiring Pete Carroll (15:34), the latest in the mysterious Cowboys head coaching search (23:43), and Bobby Slowik's dismissal in Houston (27:42). 0:00 NFL Coaching Updates 2:09 Liam Coen Saga 15:34 Raiders hire Pete Carroll 23:43 Cowboys latest updates 27:42 Bobby Slowik Fired 29:39 Wrap Up Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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NFL Championship Sunday Preview and Picks!! 1:29:22

6 weeks ago1:29:22