2025 NFL Team Optimism Rankings
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to reveal a methodically calculated list of the top ten most optimistic NFL teams for the 2025 season. But first, we hit some news (5:52): the 2027 NFL draft will be held in Washington, D.C. (6:25), QB Matthew Stafford and the Rams finally agreed on a new contract (9:20), DE Abdul Carter is again rejected when attempting to bring a Giants jersey number out of retirement (13:18), the 49ers declined trade offers for TE George Kittle before extending him (21:27), and we have more updates on Bill Belichick's personal life (24:48). Then, we get to the Optimism Rankings (30:52), running through the top ten in reverse order before Marc reveals the five LEAST optimistic teams heading into this season (1:19:46).0:00 Welcome5:52 NFL News6:25 2027 NFL Draft to be held in Washington D.C.9:20 Matthew Stafford’s new contract13:18 Abdul Carter still doesn’t have a jersey number21:27 49ers News24:48 Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson Update28:19 Brunt30:52 NFL Optimism Rankings for 202532:24 #10: Las Vegas Raiders36:05 #9: New England Patriots40:09 #8: Denver Broncos43:31 #7: Baltimore Ravens45:59 Justin Tucker breaking news52:13 #6: Buffalo Bills54:55 #5: Kansas City Chiefs59:48 #4: Chicago Bears1:03:18 #3: Washington Commanders1:08:24 #2: Detroit Lions1:12:18 #1: Philadelphia Eagles1:19:46 The Five Least Optimistic Teams1:25:13 Wrap Up---------Get $10 off BRUNT with code ‘HTC’ at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/HTC---------Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callMust be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpodLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heed the Call with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler
Heroes never die — they just change platforms. Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back with Heed The Call, a new NFL podcast that takes you around the league with depth, clarity… and just a touch of mirth. Dan, Marc and a collection of familiar friends cover every game and storyline, providing fans with an elite listening experience the Football Cognoscenti doesn’t want you to hear.
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