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Training Camp Primer! Questions We Want Answered Before Week 1

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Show Notes

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee start the pod by analyzing the headlines surrounding Jalen Carter’s extension with the Eagles, Vita Vea’s trade request from the Bucs, and 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan's car crash. They then take a look at some of the buzziest NFL teams around the league and propose fake training camp headlines they think their fans would love to see.(00:00) Questions we want answered before Week 1(02:42) Eagles extend Jalen Carter(11:20) Vita Vea requests trade from Bucs(20:01) Kyle Shanahan’s car crash details(24:54) Baltimore Ravens training camp headline we’d like to see(30:02) Los Angeles Rams training camp headline we’d like to see(34:37) Dallas Cowboys training camp headline we’d like to see(40:46) Chicago Bears training camp headline we’d like to see(44:48) Seattle Seahawks training camp headline we’d like to see(49:00) Las Vegas Raiders training camp headline we’d like to see(52:10) Denver Broncos training camp headline we’d like to see(55:02) Tennessee Titans training camp headline we’d like to see(58:34) New York Giants training camp headline we’d like to seeThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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