What’s up with OBJ, Baker claimed by Rams, Titans fire GM Robinson and is Brandon Staley good for Chargers?

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As the 2022 NFL Playoffs draw closer, some of the most interesting storylines heading into Week 14 involve a group of parties that won’t be part of the on-field action this Sunday. Charles Robinson is joined by Charles McDonald and Jori Epstein to dissect the biggest NFL stories of the week.

For starters, the market for free agent WR Odell Beckham, Jr. may be cooling off as reports indicate OBJ may not be ready to return to action until at least the first round of the playoffs. Jori reports from his experience inside the Cowboys facility why OBJ leaders may have second thoughts.

Then the crew talks about the latest news on Jimmy Garoppolo’s injury in San Francisco, what the road to success looks like for Brock Purdy under Kyle Shanahan’s system and how Dallas and Philadelphia seem just too unstoppable during this conference.

Elsewhere in the NFC, the Carolina Panthers shockingly released former first overall pick Baker Mayfield on Monday, giving the QB the opportunity to play the remaining 5 games of the season with another team before hitting the free agency in March. The wading Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams picked him up on Tuesday, and while his status for Thursday night’s Rams/Raiders game is in question – what isn’t in question is that this could be one of Mayfield’s last chances to prove himself before entering the Akili Smith. / Josh Rosen / Ryan Leaf QB busts zone in the first round.

In the AFC, the biggest news of the week was the Tennessee Titans’ unexpected parting with general manager Jon Robinson. After 7 straight winning seasons and what’s poised to be 3 straight AFC South titles under Robinson’s leadership, the crew tries to analyze why the Titans made such a bold mid-season move. .

Finally, McDonald expands on his recent column on the Los Angeles Chargers, why they’re in the midst of another frustrating average season and whether Brandon Staley’s coaching mistakes put him in the hot seat.

The story continues

0:20 The latest on Odell Beckham, Jr. and why he hasn’t signed with the Dallas Cowboys or any other organization yet

3:00 PM Can Kyle Shanahan coach Brock Purdy to playoff success, or will the Cowboys & Eagles crush the 49ers in the playoffs?

11:30 PM Baker Mayfield’s future after being cut by Carolina Panthers, claimed by Los Angeles Rams

33:30 Tennessee Titans fallout firing general manager Jon Robinson in surprise move

45:35 Are the Los Angeles Chargers HC Brandon Staley cut out to be an NFL head coach?

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