As veterans are rolling into training camps around the country, Ian, Mike and Tom get together to talk about what's on deck for the NFL in the era of Covid-19. They discuss opt-outs, the recent deal between the NFL and the NFLPA and much more. Ian also catches up with a pair of special guests: the NFL's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Allen Sills, to talk about the plan to keep the season on track (15:20) and The Ringer's Tyler Tynes (39:20), who joins to talk about the six-part podcast they dropped recently on the life and career of Cam Newton.

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Reporting day, opt-outs, Dr. Allen Sills and The Ringer's Tyler Tynes

Ian, Tom and Mike get back together after a month apart to react to franchise tag deals that happened (Derrick Henry, Chris Jones and Myles Garrett) and those that didn't (like Dak Prescott). They also deal with the NFL's hardest names to pronounce - a topic pretty important in the daily life of guys who have to (try to) correctly say those names on live TV (8:30). And, of course, the guys talk about some of the dozens and dozens of variables that lie ahead as the league attempts to get the 2020 season started. Also, Ian is joined by soon-to-be Pro Football Hall of Famer and Denver Broncos legend Steve Atwater (15:50).

Franchise tag fallout + Steve Atwater

NFL.com columnist Judy Battista joins Ian to discuss several Cowboys and Texans players testing positive for Coronavirus and Tom stops by to talk about how the NFL could deal with social distancing. Plus new Indianapolis Colt DeForest Buckner (16:15) talks to Ian about his trade and why this Colts team is primed for a big year.

DeForest Buckner + the NFL dealing with Coronavirus

Tre Boston, an outspoken leader on the Carolina Panthers, joins Ian to talk about the protests that have spread coast-to-coast in the two weeks since George Floyd's death in police custody in Minneapolis (17:30). Meanwhile, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo stop by to talk about the protests, the latest on the NFL's return in the era of the coronavirus and much more.

Tre Boston + racial inequality, returning to team facilities

Ian, Tom and Mike get together to catch up after a long weekend in America. Tom is in Minnesota and had a front-row seat and they talk through everything that's happened since George Floyd was killed last Monday on a street in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, in the business of football, Ian caught up with Trent Williams (20:35) to talk about his trade from Washington to San Francisco and everything that led up to it. Plus, teams are starting to return to facilities.

Trent Williams + reacting to a troubling week in America

Ian is joined by Tom Pelissero and NFL Network's Patriots reporter Mike Giardi to talk about the latest developments as the NFL looks to return to action in the era of the coronavirus. Ian's guests this week are Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Corey Peters (15:00) and Tony Villani of XPE Sports (38:20), a trainer to numerous big-time NFL stars including Mark Ingram and Courtland Sutton.

Corey Peters, pandemic training insights + a return to football in the Covid-19 era

Ian's guests this week include new Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (19:40) and Falcons fullback Keith Smith (43:30). The guys also talk about changes to and/or expansion of the Rooney Rule, the league's preparation for a season during the era of the coronavirus and recent arrests among a handful of players in the past few days. Plus, Mike's latest adventures on the bourbon trail and Tom buys makeup and rants about those that choose not to wear a mask.

Melvin Gordon, Keith Smith + Rooney Rule thoughts, coronavirus prep and more

NFL Network Host Andrew Siciliano joins Ian and Mike as they talk about their stock portfolios, the schedule release, and on-air mishaps. Plus, Chargers rookie LB Kenneth Murray on getting drafted and his next steps (16:30) and Bengals S Jessie Bates on Cincinnati's recent acquisitions and his family (39:00)

Kenneth Murray, Jessie Bates + NFL Schedule Release Reaction

Tom Pelissero and Kim Jones combine to criticize Ian's hosting skills and discuss the 5th year options. Plus, Browns GM Andrew Berry joins Ian to break down their draft and free agent signings (14:40) and NFL.com columnist Judy Battista on the passing of Don Shula (45:00).

Browns GM Andrew Berry + 5th year options, Giants Draft and Shula Reaction

It's a jam-packed NFL Draft reaction episode of RapSheet + Friends as the guys look back on the most unique one on record, go over big rumors that never happened and much more. Plus, Eagles GM Howie Roseman hops on Zoom with Mike Garafolo to look back on the way his team's draft played out (13:10) and Ian got on the computer with the number-one overall pick Joe Burrow to talk about how his weekend went (32:30).

Joe Burrow, Howie Roseman and full Draft reaction

Ian, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo get to the task of mocking up the coming virtual Draft. Highlights include FOUR trades for the Browns, a slide for Tua Tagovailoa and tales of Tom's very newly detailed spreadsheet. Plus two wide receiver prospects dial in - Alabama's Henry Ruggs (26:25) and TCU's Jalen Reagor (51:05).

Mock Draft 2020 + guests Henry Ruggs and Jalen Reagor

The new-normal we're all dealing with continues, but the Draft is now one week closer. Ian's guests this week are free agent running back LeSean McCoy (13:45) and former Raven and Super Bowl XLVII champion Dennis Pitta, who is probably the football player with the most expertise on the hip injury suffered by Tua Tagovailoa (36:11). Meanwhile, nanny schedules didn't coordinate so if you like Tom Pelissero but not Mike Garafolo, listen to the beginning of the show. And if you like Mike but not Tom, start listening at 28:45. Choose a side!

LeSean McCoy, "hip injury expert" Dennis Pitta + virtual offseason, QB draft fits and the Mighty Ducks

It's Tre Day on the show as new Cincinnati Bengals corner Trae Waynes (17:05) and new L.A. Chargers guard Trai Turner (40:35) call into the show. Meanwhile, Ian, Tom and Mike talk about the "virtual Draft" coming our way in a couple weeks because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Joe Burrow's prospects and what it might take to trade up to select a QB. Stay safe, everyone.

Trae Waynes, Trai Turner + the "virtual Draft" and more

Everyone continues to shelter in place at their respective homes, but the football calendar spins on. Ian's guests this week are a pair of former Jaguars in brand new Baltimore Raven Calais Campbell (11:15) and brand new Denver Bronco A.J. Bouye (37:35). Meanwhile, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero are along to talk about the extra playoff games being added this season, the Bucs and Pats and much more.

Calais Campbell, A.J. Bouye, extra playoff teams, Bucs/Pats and more

The world has largely come to a standstill... except in the NFL. And, since this is an NFL podcast, we soldier on! Ian is joined by brand new Los Angeles Charger Chris Harris (15:40) to talk about the end of his nine-year run in Denver, picking the Chargers in free agency and more. Meanwhile, the NFL's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Allen Sills, hops on with Ian to talk coronavirus and its impact on the league (33:00). All that, plus Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo check in to react to everything that happened in free agency last week as the NFL's new league year began, including Tom Brady signing with the Bucs and much more.

Chris Harris, Dr. Allen Sills, coronavirus, free agency and issues with Twitter

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