Heroes never die — they just change platforms. Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back with Heed The Call, a new NFL podcast that takes you around the league with ...
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back to try to predict next year's starting quarterbacks for the teams who don't currently have one and react to WAY too much breaking news! We start with a game of "Pin the Tail on the QB" as the Heroes pick the best landing spots for the free agent signal-callers (6:47). After the break, we run through so many news items (32:58): the Bears have traded for multiple interior offensive linemen (36:01), the Jets officially released WR Davante Adams (38:54), the Eagles have made Saquon Barkley the highest-paid running back in NFL history (42:31), DK Metcalf has been granted permission to seek a trade (46:28), the Cowboys extended DT Osa Odighizuwa (50:45), the Raiders have made Maxx Crosby the highest paid defensive end in NFL history (1:01:23), and the Eagles have reached a deal to keep Zack Baun in Philadelphia (1:04:46).
0:00 NFL Free Agency
6:47 QB Musical Chairs
31:09 Break
32:58 NFL News
36:01 Bears Trades
38:54 Davante Adams
42:31 Saquon Barkley
46:28 DK Metcalf
50:45 Cowboys
52:29 Other News
58:13 Media Minute
1:01:23 Max Crosby
1:04:46 Zack Baun
1:09:55 Wrap Up
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1:14:52
Deebo Samuel Traded + NFL Free Agency Preview with Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back to catch up on a TON of news that came out of Indianapolis over the weekend before we turn our focus to free agency. We start with the news (7:29): the 49ers have traded WR Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders (9:44), QB Matthew Stafford and the Rams agreed on a new contract (15:26), Chiefs TE Travis Kelce is officially coming back for at least another season (17:26), the Jets are taking calls about WR Davante Adams (22:43), the Eagles have cut CB Darius Slay in a cap-saving move (24:50), the Cowboys are planning to use the franchise tag on DT Osa Odighizuwa (27:03), we have some new trade rumors and reports (27:29), and other news to hit (28:03). Then, it's time for a Zusser Media Minute (30:18) to talk Hard Knocks developments. After the break, we're joined by Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo of Check The Mic to preview NFL Free Agency (40:59), covering the available quarterbacks (45:26), wide receivers (53:56), defensive players (58:16), weaker position groups (1:01:57), and favorite available players (1:03:29). Before we say goodbye, we're interrupted by the developing news that Bengals WR Tee Higgins has been franchise tagged for the second straight offseason (1:06:02). Finally, before signing off, we have an important announcement to make about the HTC Patreon (1:09:44).
0:00 Combine Takeaways
7:29 NFL News
9:44 Deebo Samuel Traded
15:26 Matthew Stafford back to LAR
17:26 Travis Kelce
22:43 Davante Adams
24:50 Darius Slay
27:03 Osa Odighizuwa
27:29 Trade Rumors
28:03 Other News
30:18 Zusser Media Minute
36:06 Break
37:38 Sam & Steve
40:59 NFL Free Agency
45:26 Free Agent QBs
53:56 Free Agents WRs
58:16 Defensive Free Agents
1:01:57 Weaker FA Positions
1:03:29 Other Free Agents
1:06:02 Developing News!
1:06:13 Tee Higgins
1:07:55 Break
1:09:44 Announcement
1:12:26 Wrap Up
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1:17:13
NFL Draft Primer with Lance Zierlein + NFL Report Cards
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to react to the latest NFLPA Team Report Cards (8:00), catch up on the latest reports surrounding Matthew Stafford (20:19), and chat with Lance Zierlein about the 2025 NFL Draft (28:32). Then, we answer some HTC Mailbag questions to close the show (54:21).
0:00 Welcome
2:27 Conor Orr
8:00 NFLPA Team Report Cards
20:19 Matthew Stafford Updates
28:32 Lance Zierlein joins
35:17 Draft Class Overall Grade
36:58 Lance on the QB Prospects
43:01 Lance’s Favorite Player in the 2025 Draft
51:16 Lance on Possible Trade Action
54:21 Mailbag
1:14:13 Wrap Up
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1:19:39
The Only Combine Quotes We Care About
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by James Palmer to identify the only press conference quotes that matter from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. We start with all the chatter about the Tush Push, hearing from Nick Sirianni and Raheem Morris (9:44), and then hit Brett Veach's comments about Travis Kelce's retirement status (18:45). Next, we cover what Duke Tobin said about making Ja'Marr Chase the highest paid non-quarterback in football (24:43), Chris Ballard's quote about Anthony Richardson (30:33), new Jaguars GM James Gladstone (37:23), the latest on Myles Garrett trade reports (44:37), and some other quick news items (51:25).
0:00 Welcome
2:08 James Palmer Joins
6:16 NFL Combine Press Conference Reactions
9:44 Tush Push Comments
18:45 Travis Kelce Retirement Update
24:43 Ja’Marr Chase Contract
30:33 Anthony Richardson
37:23 James Gladstone
44:37 Myles Garrett
51:25 Other News
1:03:08 Wrap Up
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1:06:31
Speaking Truth to Power at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news and speak truth to power at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. We start with a voicemail from Dan to Marc sent over the weekend (6:37). Then, we hit some NFL news items (11:52): the Rams have given Matthew Stafford permission to speak with other teams (13:12), the Jaguars have finally hired a General Manager (18:16), and is Shedeur Sanders making the right decision to not throw at the combine (22:25)? Then, the heroes embody NFL coaches and GMs (37:31) to share what they're really thinking at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine from Indianapolis, including Les Snead (40:31), Brian Daboll (47:30), and Kyle Shanahan (57:59).
0:00 Welcome
6:37 Dan's Voicemail
11:52 NFL News
13:12 Matthew Stafford Trade Talks
18:16 Jaguars hire James Gladstone as GM
22:25 Sheuder Sanders
27:04 Break
37:31 Speaking Truth to Power at the NFL Scouting Combine
40:31 Conor as Les Snead
47:30 Marc as Brian Daboll
57:59 Dan as Kyle Shanahan
1:07:16 Wrap Up
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About Heed the Call with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler
Heroes never die — they just change platforms. Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back with Heed The Call, a new NFL podcast that takes you around the league with depth, clarity… and just a touch of mirth. Dan, Marc and a collection of familiar friends cover every game and storyline, providing fans with an elite listening experience the Football Cognoscenti doesn’t want you to hear.
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