PFTPM returns today
The PFT Live hiatus began on Friday. I've promised to do #PFTPM during the break.
And, yes, I've heard from more than a few of you that we've yet to post a new episode.
I should have explained that the first order of business on Monday was to have my annual physical in Pittsburgh. On Tuesday, it was back to Pittsburgh for a non-serious medical issue that has been properly diagnosed and soon will be resolved — hopefully.
So far, those are the only two things on the docket that will keep me from doing #PFTPM every weekday until PFT Live returns on July 28. Which means we'll get started today.
If you have any specific questions or topics you'd like to see addressed, drop a line at florio@profootballtalk.com. We'll tape late this morning (which in that respect makes it not #PFTPM) and post in the afternoon (which in that respect absolutely makes it #PFTPM).
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
NBC Sports
4 days ago
- NBC Sports
PFTPM returns today
The PFT Live hiatus began on Friday. I've promised to do #PFTPM during the break. And, yes, I've heard from more than a few of you that we've yet to post a new episode. I should have explained that the first order of business on Monday was to have my annual physical in Pittsburgh. On Tuesday, it was back to Pittsburgh for a non-serious medical issue that has been properly diagnosed and soon will be resolved — hopefully. So far, those are the only two things on the docket that will keep me from doing #PFTPM every weekday until PFT Live returns on July 28. Which means we'll get started today. If you have any specific questions or topics you'd like to see addressed, drop a line at florio@ We'll tape late this morning (which in that respect makes it not #PFTPM) and post in the afternoon (which in that respect absolutely makes it #PFTPM).
NBC Sports
15-06-2025
- NBC Sports
Re-entering the draft isn't a viable option for Shemar Stewart
With the Bengals and first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart dug in over a misguided effort by the team to change an obscure potion of the team's boilerplate contract language without offering a corresponding concession, Stewart doesn't have many options. The nuclear option would be for Stewart to sit out the entire season and re-enter the draft. While the NIL era will reduce the urgency of many incoming NFL players to get paid, it's a lot of money to give up. Among other things, Stewart is missing out on a slotted signing bonus in excess of $10 million. And it's unlikely that he'd be taken in the same spot — 17th overall — if he doesn't play in 2025. For starters, he'd be competing with a fresh crop of players who will have played in the upcoming football season. Then there's the question Michael Holley raised on Friday's PFT Live: Would teams shy away from Stewart because he dared to buck the system? On one hand, some teams may relish the ability to stick it to the Bengals, who have a well-earned reputation for putting business issues ahead of football concerns. On the other hand, thou shalt not rebel against the sorting-hat 'honor and privilege' known as the NFL draft. Regardless, it won't be easy for Stewart to walk away from his $10 million signing bonus and total four-year deal in the range of $19 million. Especially since that number would likely be much smaller a year from now. And since he would have to give up playing football for a full year, all in the name of proving a point. Whether that means Stewart eventually will blink and agree to the team's new default language remains to be seen. If he's going to do it, he needs to get any and all gripes about the team out of his system before he puts pen to paper. After he signs, he'll risk his future guarantees if he dares to 'make any public comment . . . that breaches Player's obligation of loyalty to Club and/or undermines the public's respect for the Club, Club coaches, or Club management.' So air your grievances now, Shemar. Once you're under contract, the Bengals will be squatting on your First Amendment rights.
NBC Sports
14-06-2025
- NBC Sports
It's a Father's Day Father of Mine giveaway weekend
Michael Holley has spoken. The once-per-week PFT Live co-host has read Father of Mine. And he likes it. He shared a surprise review of the book during Friday's PFT Live season finale. (The video is attached to this blurb.) You can get the ebook for a mere 99 cents on Amazon. It's an incredible bargain. A stupidly low price. It's the continuation of a misguided New Year's resolution to make the Father of Mine and Son of Mine ebooks available for less than a dollar for all of 2025. I don't care about the money, obviously. The goal is to give you something to fill the space between football games. And with fewer than three months to go until the next football season starts, you can pass the time by diving into both books. And since it's Father's Day weekend, I'll be giving away three signed copies of the print edition. Send an email to florio@ with this subject line: 'Father's Day weekend 2025 giveaway.' I'll get them signed and stuffed and sent later this week. Send the email. Download the ebooks. Take it from Michael Holley.
