Watson's "Great Chance", Ty Simpson Landing Spots, + Replacement Refs?

About this episode

Adam Schefter and Dan Stanczyk discuss Ty Simpson's draft prospects, Deshaun Watson's future, and various NFL updates.

Adam and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk discuss the best landing spots for Ty Simpson in the draft, Deshaun Watson's chances to start for Cleveland this season, George Pickens' contract negotiations, the possibility of replacement refs, a double Hard Knocks announcement, and an update to the season opener. 0:00 Welcome 0:56 Where will Ty Simpson land? 5:26 A fresh start for Deshaun Watson? 9:31 Will George Pickens get a long term deal before July 15th? 13:06 Replacement refs? 17:01 A double Hard Knocks announcement 21:15 A change to the season opener Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Adam Schefter

Guest: Dan Stanczyk

Topics covered

• NFL Draft
• Deshaun Watson
• Ty Simpson
• George Pickens
• Replacement Refs
• Hard Knocks
• Season Opener

Keywords

• Ty Simpson
• Deshaun Watson
• George Pickens
• Replacement Refs
• Hard Knocks
• NFL Draft
• season opener

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Organizations: Cleveland

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