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On today’s episode, Charles McDonald is joined by Frank Schwab to predict how the six worst teams in the NFL will fare in 2024.
They start the show by reacting to the latest news about two major contract extensions for wide receivers. They speculate on whether the Cincinnati Bengals will bring back Tee Higgins after this season, addressing Brandon Aiyuk’s TikTok video saying the San Francisco 49ers don’t want him back.
Then they discuss the loaded slate for this year’s Hard Knocks coverage. They debate whether the new format of beating multiple teams will be more fun than in years past.
After the break, McDonald and Schwab evaluate six bad teams in the NFL and whether they can exceed expectations. They include the Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders, New York Giants, Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints. They discuss the biggest headlines for each team in 2024, such as whether the Commanders can sneak into the playoffs, whether Bryce Young can bounce back from a bad freshman year and whether the Saints are stuck in purgatory.
(2:16) Tee Higgins signs the franchise tag
(8:01) Brandon Aiyuk’s trade situation
(17:40) Hard knocks
(22:49) Food challenges
(28:15) Carolina Panthers
(36:34) Washington commanders
(41:00) New York Giants
(46:24) Denver Broncos and New England Patriots
(51:34) Saints of New Orleans
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