#237 Mike Garafolo
#237 Mike Garafolo  
Podcast: PuckSports
Published On: Thu Jul 25 2024
Description: Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Mike Garafolo, NFL Network, open up about the start of the season.  They talk about the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, and camps that he will visit this weekend. The main topics include Justin Fields' potential impact, Russell Wilson's career trajectory, and contract negotiations with Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams. The conversation covers various topics including the situation with Brandon Aiyuk and his holdout, the status of Abe Lucas, the quarterback market, and the upcoming NFL season. Mike Garafolo expresses his belief that Aiyuk will eventually return to the field and that it's important for him to participate in training camp. He also discusses the window for the San Francisco 49ers to win and compares their situation to that of the Seattle Seahawks. The conversation touches on other subjects such as Connor Williams' visit with the Seattle Seahawks, the Julian Love extension, and the potential contracts for Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa. They also discuss the idea of creating a separate salary cap for quarterbacks and share their excitement for the upcoming NFL season.Rundown 00:00 Football is back!!! 07:12 Mike is headed to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh this weekend11:20 Justin Fields and Russell Wilson15:28 Contract Negotiations with Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams18:19 The Situation with Brandon Aiyuk and the Importance of Training Camp19:26 The San Francisco 49ers' Competitive Window20:18 The Differences Between the 49ers and the Seahawks21:34 Connor Williams' Visit with the Seattle Seahawks22:26 The Julian Love Extension23:20 The Potential Contracts for Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa25:17 The Unlikelihood of a Separate Salary Cap for Quarterbacks26:22 Excitement for the Upcoming NFL Season31:45 Aaron Rodgers' Comments and Jim Harbaugh's Language