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Is Drake Maye Back? Plus the Cowboys' G.O.T.I. Debate & McCarthy's Message Explained | Leaguewide

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Show Notes

On today’s episode of Leaguewide, Ben Solak previews the Thursday Night matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs the Dallas Cowboys.

Later, Ben is joined by Brooke Pryor to provide context on some of the league's most talked-about storylines. Why are people calling the Dallas Cowboys the G.O.T.I. (Greatest Offense There Is)?

And what did Mike McCarthy really mean when he said the Steelers need to "clean their own house"? Is there reason for concern in Pittsburgh, or is it simply early-season frustration?

Plus, ESPN Patriots reporter Mike Reiss joins the show to help make sense of what’s happening with Drake Maye. Was the win over Buffalo the turning point for the Patriots' young quarterback? What changed after his struggles through the first three weeks of the season? Ben and Mike break down the adjustments, the improved offensive design, and whether Patriots fans should believe Maye is officially back on track.

All that and more on Leaguewide. #NFL #DallasCowboys #DrakeMaye #Patriots #MikeMcCarthy #BenSolak #BrookePryor #MikeReiss #NFLNews #FootballAnalysis #Leaguewide

00: Welcome to Leaguewide

00:52 Buccaneers vs Cowboys TNF Preview

7:16 Cam Jurgens gets trade to Baltimore Ravens

14:11 Welcome Brooke Pryor

17:14 Are the Dallas Cowboys the G.O.T.I. (Greatest Offense There Is)?

21:50 What did Mike McCarthy really mean when he said the Steelers need to "clean their own house"?

27:26 Welcome Mike Reiss

28:07 What’s happening with Drake Maye

43:41 Was the game vs Buffalo the turning point for Drake Maye?

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