About this episode
With Week 1 of NFL preseason action right around the corner, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon share which NFL teams need to have a prove-it season in 2024. They open up with Level 1 of which teams or players should be the least worried, featuring the Steelers offense, Sean McDermott following a lot of staff turnover, and Sean Payton after completely blowing up the Broncos offense. They move onto Level 2, discussing the teams that are in the most danger of needing to hit the reset button next year. Harmon and Tice dissect the entire underperforming NFC South, Aaron Rodgers coming off of an Achilles injury, and the Jaguars coaching staff needing to maximize Trevor Lawrence. They wrap with Level 3: Threat Level Midnight. This category focuses on Rashod Bateman needing to finally break out, Calvin Ridley after getting a huge contract and two hot seat head coaches. Harmon and Tice close out the show with a brief thought on the over coverage of Brandon Ayiuk's trade situation. (2:20) What is the Steelers offensive identity? (11:45) Can Sean McDermott win with his new defense? (16:50) What is Sean Payton's vision for the Broncos? (26:15) The entire NFC South has a lot to prove (49:30) Is Aaron Rodgers the same QB he once was? (53:25) What are the Jaguars doing offensively? (57:30) Will Rashod Bateman ever break out? (1:01:30) Was Calvin Ridley worth the huge contract? (1:04:55) Are Nick Sirianni & Mike McCarthy on the hot seat? (1:11:50) The Brandon Aiyuk trade saga 💸 Sign up for a Yahoo fantasy football league for a chance to win one million dollars! 🏈 Draft your team on Yahoo Fantasy before September 5th for one entry. If any players you start score a touchdown in the Week 1 games on NBC, earn up to seven additional entries per TD scored. 🎟️ Enter at http://www.yahoo.com/fantasymillion Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv