About this episode
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to reveal a methodically calculated list of the top ten most optimistic NFL teams for the 2025 season. But first, we hit some news (5:52): the 2027 NFL draft will be held in Washington, D.C. (6:25), QB Matthew Stafford and the Rams finally agreed on a new contract (9:20), DE Abdul Carter is again rejected when attempting to bring a Giants jersey number out of retirement (13:18), the 49ers declined trade offers for TE George Kittle before extending him (21:27), and we have more updates on Bill Belichick's personal life (24:48). Then, we get to the Optimism Rankings (30:52), running through the top ten in reverse order before Marc reveals the five LEAST optimistic teams heading into this season (1:19:46). 0:00 Welcome 5:52 NFL News 6:25 2027 NFL Draft to be held in Washington D.C. 9:20 Matthew Stafford’s new contract 13:18 Abdul Carter still doesn’t have a jersey number 21:27 49ers News 24:48 Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson Update 28:19 Brunt 30:52 NFL Optimism Rankings for 2025 32:24 #10: Las Vegas Raiders 36:05 #9: New England Patriots 40:09 #8: Denver Broncos 43:31 #7: Baltimore Ravens 45:59 Justin Tucker breaking news 52:13 #6: Buffalo Bills 54:55 #5: Kansas City Chiefs 59:48 #4: Chicago Bears 1:03:18 #3: Washington Commanders 1:08:24 #2: Detroit Lions 1:12:18 #1: Philadelphia Eagles 1:19:46 The Five Least Optimistic Teams 1:25:13 Wrap Up --------- Get $10 off BRUNT with code ‘HTC’ at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/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 Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369 Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices