ATN Podcast: Week 12 preview

Since signing his four-year, $48 million deal with the Packers, Josh Jacobs has only firmed up his belief that he made the right decision as he looks to build his "legacy" and believes he'll do so with the NFL's "next superstar," QB Jordan Love. 

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Giants general manager Joe Schoen bolstered New York's pass rush this offseason with the acquisition of Brian Burns, and it all began with a seemingly casual conversation with Panthers GM Dan Morgan on the practice field during year's Senior Bowl. 

New England locked down Jahlani Tavai for the long haul. The Patriots and the linebacker agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $15 million with a maximum value of $21 million.

Colts receiver Alec Pierce spent most of his Sundays last season essentially doing wind sprints to nowhere. Entering the 2024 season, Pierce is out to prove he can be more than a deep-threat and clear-out artist.

The Chargers are counting on rookie receiver Ladd McConkey hitting the ground running in Year 1. So far, so good for the second-round pick.

Entering Year 2, Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr.'s goal is to take a giant leap into the upper echelon of OTs. 

This offseason has brought with it a wave of new wide receiver contracts, resetting the top of the market for the position. Hoping to ride that wave is Dolphins wideout Tyreek Hill, who said Monday that with the time coming for him to start thinking about his own next deal, he's intrigued to see what this new pay standard means for him.

People were caught snoozing on the Buccaneers last season. YaYa Diaby thinks doubters are in for a similar wake-up call in 2024, especially with all the talent on the defensive side of the ball.

DeMeco Ryans knows the Texans won't sneak up on anyone in his second year in charge, but he's excited about the notion of hitting the reset button and seeing what his talented team can grow to accomplish.

The East-West Shrine Bowl will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, at 7 p.m. on Jan. 30th, 2025 and aired on NFL Network.

Simone Biles is returning to the Olympics, and her husband, Jonathan Owens, will be able to watch her live on the biggest stage, as the gymnast says the Bears have granted him time off from training camp.