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CC bets $50K live on the Browns, the NFL gets called a travelling circus and Hall of Famer Cris Carter reveals his secret bailout plan for the Miami Dolphins on Episode 100 of Fully Loaded.

WHAT WE COVER THIS WEEK

The 2026 NFL schedule is out and CC breaks down every winner and loser. From the Bears drawing the toughest schedule in the league to the Browns landing the easiest, Cris Carter explains exactly what it means for each team's season.

The NFL is being called a travelling circus. JJ Watt called out the league and the Players Association over nine international games across four continents. Cris Carter gives his unfiltered take on who is right and what it is doing to the players.

The Dolphins have zero prime time games, the worst strength of schedule by every metric and no reason to win. Cris Carter reveals the two player bailout plan that could change everything in Miami by 2027.

CC puts $50K on the Browns going over six and a half wins. With the easiest schedule in the NFL and Deshaun Watson back under center, Cris Carter explains why Cleveland is the most undervalued team in the league.

Deshaun Watson should be a Comeback Player of the Year candidate. Cris Carter makes the case and explains why the talent was never the question.
The Chiefs, Broncos and Monday Night Football open the season on CC's birthday. Cris Carter breaks down why this rivalry is real now and what Patrick Mahomes needs to prove at Arrowhead.

Netflix paid $175 million for one Thanksgiving Eve game. Cris Carter explains where the money is going and what it means for the future of the NFL broadcast landscape.

The NBA voluntarily gave up Christmas Day and paid for it with a 38 percent ratings drop. Cris Carter explains why the NFL now owns the holiday calendar for good.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro & Trailer: Celebrating Episode 100
02:12 NFL Schedule Release: Anticipation and Key Matchups
05:49 Seahawks vs. Patriots: A Wednesday Kickoff Rematch
11:00 The Bears' Tough Schedule: Challenges Ahead
14:49 Teams with Zero Prime Time Games: A Discussion
18:06 The Cardinals and Dolphins: Future Prospects
21:50 International Games: The NFL's Global Expansion
24:11 NFL Revenue Growth: The Future of Player Salaries
27:02 Thanksgiving Eve Game: Packers vs. Rams
29:46 Christmas Day Matchups: A Triple Header Preview
33:59 NFL's Dominance on Christmas Day
34:43 Rest Disparity and Its Impact on Teams
40:18 Coaching Strategies and Team Adaptability
41:54 The Giants' New Era Under Harbaugh
44:04 Dolphins' Struggles and Future Prospects
45:41 Browns' Easiest Schedule and Expectations
48:13 Deshaun Watson's Comeback Potential
50:17 Jeremiah Smith's Unique Talents
58:13 Comparing Legends: Flutie vs. Moon
01:02:38 Fan Engagement and Episode Milestones

TOPICS COVERED

2026 NFL Schedule — Who got the toughest draw, who got buried and what it actually means for each team's playoff chances.

JJ Watt Travelling Circus — Why Cris Carter agrees with JJ on the player side and where the line is between global growth and player welfare.

Dolphins Bailout Plan — Why tanking in 2026 and landing Lamar Jackson and Jeremiah Smith in Miami is not as far fetched as it sounds.

CC's $50K Browns Bet — Why Deshaun Watson is the most undervalued comeback story in the NFL and why Cleveland wins more than people think.

Mahomes vs Broncos — Why Monday Night Football on September 14th is the marquee game of the entire opening week.

Netflix and the NFL — Why $175 million for one game is just the beginning and where broadcast rights are heading.

Christmas Day Triple Header — Why three playoff rematches on Netflix is the best scheduling move the NFL has ever made and what it means for the NBA.

Bears Toughest Schedule — Why 28400 miles of travel and the NFC North gauntlet will define Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson's second year together.

John Harbaugh Era in New York — Why the Giants are built for a physical brand of football and what Dart needs to do in year two.

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Sean Payton's unbelievable plan involving Bill Belichick could have changed NFL history forever. Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the shocking report that Sean Payton considered stepping aside so Belichick could coach the Broncos long enough to pass Don Shula's all-time wins record before handing the team back. CC also explains why Tom Brady is right about wide receivers, why nobody wants Stefon Diggs despite his talent, and whether Brandon Aiyuk is destroying his own career.

The conversation also dives into Alvin Kamara's decision to stay in New Orleans, the debate over Dan Marino vs. Tom Brady, the greatest quarterback-coach duos in NFL history, why NFL players continue fighting for grass fields, Maxx Crosby's battle with the NFL over custom cleats, why repeating as Super Bowl champions is even harder than winning the first one, and who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of NFL trash talkers. The episode wraps with fan questions covering Bill Walsh, George Pickens, LeBron James' legacy, Jalen Hurts, and more.

WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE

(0:00) Trailer
(1:35) Welcome to Fully Loaded Episode 110
(7:17) Sean Payton's secret Bill Belichick plan that almost happened
(10:35) Tom Brady says wide receivers are the "Real Housewives of the NFL" (13:05) Is Brandon Aiyuk ruining his own career?
(19:15) Why nobody wants Stefon Diggs
(25:53) Alvin Kamara restructures to stay with the Saints
(28:13) Tom Brady vs. Dan Marino: Does the quarterback make the franchise? (34:23) Greatest coach-quarterback duo in NFL history
(38:25) Why NFL players are demanding grass fields
(44:24) Maxx Crosby vs. the NFL's cleat rules
(51:03) Is repeating as Super Bowl champions harder than winning the first? (53:07) Greatest trash talkers in NFL history
(57:25) Fan Questions

TOPICS COVERED

NFL Headlines

● Sean Payton's secret Bill Belichick coaching plan
● Tom Brady on wide receiver drama
● Brandon Aiyuk's contract controversy
● Why Stefon Diggs remains unsigned
● Alvin Kamara's Saints contract restructure

NFL History & Debate

● Tom Brady vs. Dan Marino
● Does the quarterback make the franchise?
● Greatest coach-quarterback duos ever
● Is repeating as Super Bowl champions harder?
● Greatest NFL trash talkers of all time

NFL Business

● Grass vs. turf debate
● Maxx Crosby's fight over NFL uniform rules
● NFL labor negotiations and player safety

Fan Questions

● Bill Walsh and NFL coaching history
● George Pickens and the Cowboys
● LeBron James' legacy
● Jalen Hurts debate
● Community reactions and comments

Subscribe for more Fully Loaded every week as Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the biggest stories across the NFL and NBA with insight you won't hear anywhere else. Let us know in the comments: Would Sean Payton's Bill Belichick plan have worked, and why do you think Stefon Diggs is still unsigned?

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Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the biggest storylines from NFL training camp on Fully Loaded Episode 109, diving into the league's most fascinating quarterback battles and predicting who will win starting jobs in Minnesota, Atlanta, and Arizona. CC explains why Kyler Murray could revive his career with the Vikings, why Michael Penix has the edge over Tua in Atlanta, and why Carson Beck may have to wait for his opportunity in Arizona.

The conversation then shifts to the Arizona Cardinals' gambling scandal after a top executive was suspended indefinitely, whether NFL personnel should receive lifetime bans for betting, Lamar Jackson's shocking drop in the NFL Top 100 rankings, and why rookie quarterbacks should (or shouldn't) start immediately. CC also explains why offensive linemen are fined for showing up overweight, whether the NFL's inevitable 18-game schedule is good for the sport, and where LeBron James could finish his legendary career. The episode wraps with fan questions covering Chad Johnson's Hall of Fame case, the NFL's hottest coaching seats, Randy Moss on the basketball court, and more.

WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE

(0:00) Trailer
(1:39) Welcome to Fully Loaded Episode 109
(3:42) Predicting the NFL's biggest quarterback battles (Minnesota, Atlanta & Arizona) (20:40) Arizona Cardinals executive suspended over gambling scandal
(26:15) Did NFL players disrespect Lamar Jackson in the Top 100?
(31:12) Should rookie quarterbacks start immediately?
(38:20) Why NFL players get fined for being overweight
(45:18) Is an 18-game NFL season inevitable?
(55:30) LeBron James' free agency is holding up the NBA
(1:05:10) Does Chad Johnson belong in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
(1:11:05) Fan Questions

TOPICS COVERED

NFL Quarterback Battles

Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota
Michael Penix Jr. vs. Tua Tagovailoa in Atlanta
Carson Beck's future in Arizona
Should rookie quarterbacks start from Day 1?

NFL News & Business

Arizona Cardinals gambling investigation
Lamar Jackson's dramatic NFL Top 100 ranking drop
Offensive linemen being fined for weight
Why the NFL is pushing toward an 18-game season

NBA Headlines

LeBron James' free agency decision
Which team gives LeBron his best chance at a fifth championship?

Fan Questions

Does Chad Johnson deserve the Hall of Fame?
Which NFL head coaches are on the hottest seat?
Randy Moss' basketball game
Best wide receiver duos ever

More community questions and reactions

Subscribe for more Fully Loaded every week as Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the biggest stories across the NFL and NBA with insight you won't hear anywhere else. Let us know in the comments who wins the biggest quarterback battle this offseason and where you think LeBron James should finish his career.

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Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike dive into the running back market on Fully Loaded Episode 108, breaking down what B.J. Robinson's contract should look like as he chases Saquon Barkley's record-setting deal. CC and Shawn also dig into the case for more kickers and punters in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, why the "hold-in" has replaced the traditional holdout as the smartest leverage play in the NFL, and whether the league will ever move toward fully guaranteed contracts like the NBA. The back half of the show turns into a wild NBA offseason recap, LeBron James informing the Lakers he's exploring his options for next season, the surprising Jaylen Brown-for-Paul George trade, and the frozen Kawhi Leonard deal tied to the Clippers' alleged salary-cap workaround, plus a debate on the greatest wide receiver duos of all time and the football skill that simply can't be taught. CC also answers fan questions on Chad Johnson's route running, Ohio State's QB battle, and the Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl outlook.

WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE

(0:00) Trailer
(1:34) Welcome to Fully Loaded Episode 108
(2:05) Running back market — can Robinson become the highest-paid RB (6:14) Kickers in the Hall of Fame
(9:26) Players declining to practice until contract situation is addressed (12:07) Should NFL contracts be fully guaranteed like the NBA?
(17:35) LeBron James declining the Lakers — where will he end up (23:39) Jaylen Brown traded to the Sixers
(25:30) It's refreshing that Jaylen isn't like everybody else
(29:56) Kawhi Leonard trade is on hold
(34:16) The most valuable football skill you can't teach
(36:54) The greatest individual playoff run in NFL history
(39:02) The greatest wide receiver duo of all time
(42:56) Chad Johnson's route running
(44:07) Ohio State's backup quarterback
(46:40) Can Dallas make a run to the Super Bowl this year
(48:20) Is route running overrated

TOPICS COVERED

NFL Business & Contracts

- B.J. Robinson and the running back market
- Guaranteed vs. non-guaranteed NFL contracts
- The "hold-in" strategy replacing traditional holdouts
- Kicker/punter Hall of Fame standards

NBA Offseason Shake-Up

- LeBron James informing the Lakers he'll test the market
- Jaylen Brown traded to Philadelphia for Paul George
- Kawhi Leonard's frozen trade to Toronto amid an NBA investigation

Player & Legacy Debates

- Greatest WR duos ever (Rice/T.O., Moss/Carter, Swann/Stallworth, Holt/Bruce,
Harrison/Wayne)
- The one skill in football that can't be taught (contact instincts)
- Greatest individual playoff run in NFL history (Fitzgerald, Montana, T.D.)

Fan Questions

- Chad Johnson's route-running technique
- Ohio State QB Tavien St. Clair's outlook
- Dallas Cowboys' path to a Super Bowl run

Subscribe for more Fully Loaded breakdowns every week, and let us know in the comments who you've got in the greatest wide receiver duo debate.

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Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the biggest storylines in the NFL heading into the season, starting with Dak Prescott's bold declaration that the playoffs are the floor for the Dallas Cowboys and where George Pickens fits into that plan. CC and Shawn also dig into Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills under new head coach Joe Brady, whether the wide receiver market is paying players for potential over production, and Tom Brady's private mentorship advice to Raiders rookie quarterback Mendoza. The back half of the show turns into one of the most heated debates yet, LeBron James versus Tom Brady for the greatest longevity in sports history, plus a deep dive into route running versus athleticism at wide receiver and whether today's NFL players are actually better or just more athletic than past generations. CC also answers fan questions on Michael Irvin's legacy and the Steelers versus 49ers dynasty debate.

WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE

(0:00) Trailer
(1:20) Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys floor is the playoffs
(3:15) Green Bay Packers being a surprise team
(6:33) Is this the year Josh Allen finally gets to a Super Bowl
(9:36) Will George Pickens be Dallas's missing piece or one of their biggest issues this year
(13:02) Jaymir Gibbs doing MMA training to improve in the NFL
(16:30) Are NFL teams paying for production or potential, are they overpaying for receivers
(19:30) When Cris played, how different is the pay in the NFL for positions compared to today
(20:18) Tom Brady told Mendoza how to become a leader in the NFL locker room
(24:42) NFL top 100 rankings done by the players, who does Cris think the top 5 are
(32:45) Has LeBron James had the greatest longevity of any athlete in history, no, Tom Brady has
(38:22) Route running or athleticism, which is more important as a wide receiver in the NFL
(44:37) Are NFL players better today or are they just more athletic than past generations
(48:00) Michael Irvin, most underrated aspect of his game, where does Cris rank him
(50:43) 49ers in the 80s were the greatest dynasty in NFL history, no the Steelers were more dominant

TOPICS COVERED

NFL Team Outlooks
- Dallas Cowboys playoff expectations and Dak Prescott
- George Pickens contract situation and franchise tag
- Buffalo Bills under new head coach Joe Brady
- Josh Allen's Super Bowl window
- Green Bay Packers as a surprise team

Player Analysis
- Jaymir Gibbs MMA training in the offseason
- Wide receiver market and rising contract values
- Tom Brady's mentorship of Mendoza
- NFL top 100 player rankings voted on by players

Legacy and Debate
- LeBron James versus Tom Brady longevity debate
- Route running versus athleticism at wide receiver
- Are today's NFL players better or just more athletic
- Michael Irvin's career legacy
- 49ers versus Steelers dynasty debate

Subscribe for more Fully Loaded breakdowns every week, and let us know in the comments who you think really has the greatest longevity in sports history.

#FullyLoaded #CrisCarter #ShawnMeaike #LeBronJames #TomBrady #DakPrescott #JoshAllen #GeorgePickens #DallasCowboys #BuffaloBills #NFL #NFLTop100 #MichaelIrvin

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