Heed the Call with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

• Brock Purdy's Payday + Caleb Williams Drama & Boom or Bust Players for 2025

  Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr & James Palmer to run through some NFL headlines and discuss the biggest boom or bust players for the 2025 NFL season. But first, Marc recounts his weekend acting role (2:03). Then, we get into the news (8:18): Nick Sirianni and the Eagles have agreed to a multi-year extension (8:49), NFL owners will vote this week on the proposal to ban the Tush Push and other potential rule changes (17:28), Brock Purdy is officially a franchise quarterback (20:39), Shedeur Sanders wouldn't swap jerseys with Cam Ward at the NFLPA rookie event (34:22), and a dramatic Caleb Williams story is included in a new book by Seth Wickersham (41:40). Finally, we get to our biggest boom our bust players for the 2025 NFL season (51:25), including Anthony Richardson, Christian McCaffrey, and more! 0:00 Intro 2:03 Marc’s First Acting Role 8:18 NFL News 8:49 Nick Sirianni’s Contract Extension 17:28 Tush Push Ban to be voted on this week 20:39 Brock Purdy Gets Paid 34:22 Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders at NFLPA Rookie Event 41:40 Caleb Williams story 51:25 Biggest Boom or Bust Players for 2025 1:13:51 Wrap Up --------- Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code HTC at https://bruntworkwear.com/HTC! #bruntpod --------- Take advantage of Ridge’s Memorial Day Sale and get UP TO 40% off right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/HEED #Ridgepod --------- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The 2025 NFL Schedule Has Been Released! And Other Stuff Too

  Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar to react to the full 2025 NFL schedule! But first, we wonder if the NFL should consider adopting a draft lottery (0:39). Then, we look at the Week 1 matchups (16:00), other schedule notes and the holiday games (27:31), and the international slate (38:53). Finally, we close the show with other NFL headlines (43:56), and Conor Orr pops in to share his thoughts (55:01). 0:00 NFL Schedule Release 0:39 Should the NFL adopt the draft lottery? 10:21 Celebrities at the Knicks game 13:38 NFL Schedule Reaction! 16:00 Week 1 27:31 Other Schedule Notes & Holiday Slate 38:53 International Games 43:56 Other NFL News 55:01 Conor Orr Joins 1:03:13 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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Making Sense of Derek Carr + Shedeur Sanders & the Right to Dream Big

  Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to run through the hottest NFL headlines in mid May! To start, we have an honest conversation about Marc's love for the Browns and the hope of Shedeur Sanders (1:42). After that, we cover the news: Saints QB Derek Carr has announced his retirement from pro football (13:21), Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will miss the 2025 season (35:27), Giants rookie DE Abdul Carter finally has a number (37:16), Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson has not communicated with the Bengals about a contract extension (43:27), and Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter helped a woman on an airplane (49:30). Before signing off, we check in on Dov Kleiman (54:29) and wrap up with a Zeusser Media Minute (1:03:12). 1:42 Marc likes Shedeur Sanders 12:15 NFL News 13:21 Derek Carr announces retirement 35:27 LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah out for 2025 season 37:16 Abdul Carter has a number 43:27 Trey Hendrickson contract dispute 49:30 Travis Hunter’s act of kindness 54:29 Dov Kleiman Check In 1:03:12 Zeusser Media Minute 1:07:27 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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• NFL Stories That Could Shake Up the Offseason

  Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to react to some blockbuster NFL news and look ahead to offseason storylines! To start, we cover the Steelers trading WR George Pickens to the Cowboys (8:57), TE Dallas Goedert's new deal with the Eagles (17:03), and the Jaguars releasing WR Gabe Davis (19:49). After that, the heroes share potential NFL offseason storylines that - if true - would rattle the NFL world (23:04). Crazy? Maybe. Plausible? Absolutely. What if the NFL expands its weekend coverage? What if the international slate extended for the entire season? What if Aaron Rodgers doesn't join the Steelers? What if a prominent NFL reporter is kidnapped? All this and more! 0:00 Welcome 8:57 Cowboys trade for WR George Pickens 17:03 Eagles finalizing deal with TE Dallas Goedert 19:49 Jaguars release WR Gabe Davis 23:04 Strange Offseason Storylines That Might Happen 26:46 Story #1  33:52 Story #2  40:19 Story #3 51:47 Rapid-Fire Round of Stories 1:04:36 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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 2025 NFL Team Optimism Rankings

  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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