This week on LeatherBrainz, we’re diving DEEP into the NFC West heading into the 2025 NFL season — who’s for real, who’s falling off, and which team is poised to take the crown. Plus, we’ve got another round of wild NFL headlines including Quinshon Judkins’ arrest, the fallout from NIL deals, Garret Wilson’s massive extension, and Trey Smith being the only player in the league on a franchise tag.

🚨 49ers WR Jauan Jennings wants a new contract or a trade (again). Is the relationship fractured beyond repair?

💰 Chiefs OG Trey Smith could earn $23.4M this year if KC doesn’t extend him before the deadline.

👮‍♂️ Browns rookie RB Quinshon Judkins was arrested on a domestic violence charge. Is Dylan Sampson the next man up?

📉 30 of 32 second-round picks remain unsigned due to disputes over guaranteed money. Is this NIL fallout finally hitting the NFL?

🔥 Garrett Wilson signs 4-year, $130M extension, becoming the first WR ever to average $31M/year with only 3 seasons played.

🎆 Najee Harris suffers eye injury from 4th of July fireworks, but his agent (and part-time doctor?) says he’ll be fine.

🐻 Bears GM Ryan Poles inks a 5-year deal — before Ben Johnson coaches a single game. Protection move?

🏆 Division Standings in 2024:

1. Rams (10–7)
   

2. Seahawks (10–7)
   

3. Cardinals (8–9)
   

4. 49ers (6–11)
   

📊 Strength of Schedule Insights — 49ers have the easiest schedule in the league — Cardinals could go either way with a soft early slate and brutal finish — Rams' mid-tier schedule feels winnable — Seahawks' post-bye stretch looks rough

🔁 Notable Team Changes:

• 49ers: Lost a LOT of defensive talent + Deebo + Hargrave + Greenlaw + maybe Aiyuk/Jennings?
  

• Rams: Out with Kupp, in with Davante Adams.
  

• Seahawks: Entire WR room and Geno are gone. Hello Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp?
  

• Cardinals: Quiet offseason, but STACKED up on defensive talent in the draft.
  

🎲 Vegas Odds + Our Record Predictions We give you the realistic, hot, and unhinged takes on how this division shakes out and which teams are ready to roll.

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Episode 4 of the FantasyBrainz 32 Team Series. Where we bring you the in-depth content on not only your favorite NFL team, but all 32 teams and how their fantasy football seasons will shake out in 2025. Stay tuned for weekly episodes and subscribe to make sure you catch your team's drop. Kenny Pickett: 1771 yds, 12.35 TDsJoe Flacco: 1288, 6.65 TDsShedeur Sanders 1449 yds, 6.65 TDsQuinshon Judkins: 1440.9 yds, 9.76 TDs, 20.88 Rec, Jerome Ford: 550 Yds, 3.60 TDs, 24.36 RecJerry Jeudy: 901.6 Yds, 5.13 TDs, 90.48 RecCedric Tillman: 644 Yds, 4.56 TDs, 62.64 RecDiontae Johnson: 128.8 Yds, 0 TDs, 17.4 RecDavid Njoku: 772 Yds, 6.46 TDs, 62.64 Rec📲 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: 🐦 Twitter/X: @LeatherBrainz 📸 Instagram: @LeatherBrainz 📺 TikTok: @LeatherBrainz🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & more.#nfl #browns #sports #fantasyfootball #sport #fantasyfootballadvice #shedeursanders #football #footballtalk #nflseason #cleveland#Clevelandbrowns #bestball #redraft

Episode 3 of the FantasyBrainz 32 Team Series. Where we bring you the in-depth content on not only your favorite NFL team, but all 32 teams and how their fantasy football seasons will shake out in 2025. Stay tuned for weekly episodes and subscribe to make sure you catch your team's drop. 📲 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: 🐦 Twitter/X: @LeatherBrainz 📸 Instagram: @LeatherBrainz 📺 TikTok: @LeatherBrainz🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & more.#nfl #bengals #sports #fantasyfootball #sport #fantasyfootballadvice #lamarjackson #football #footballtalk #nflseason #cincinnati #cincinnatibengals #bestball #redraft

This is Episode 2 of the fantasybrainz 32 teams series. Where we bring you the in depth content on not only your favorite NFL team, but all 32 teams and how their fantasy football seasons will shake out in 2025. Stay tuned for weekly episodes and subscribe to make sure you catch your team's drop. 📲 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: 🐦 Twitter/X: @LeatherBrainz 📸 Instagram: @LeatherBrainz 📺 TikTok: @LeatherBrainz🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & more.

This is Episode 1 of the fantasybrainz 32 teams series. Where we bring you the in depth content on not only your favorite NFL team, but all 32 teams and how their fantasy football seasons will shake out in 2025. Stay tuned for weekly episodes and subscribe to make sure you catch your team's drop.

This week on LeatherBrainz, the boys dive head-first into the latest NFL news — including Tom Brady & Patrick Mahomes forming the league's most unexpected bromance, Asante Samuel torching the Dolphins front office, and Darren Waller’s surprise unretirement (you’re not dreaming). Plus, we wrap it all up with some SPICY 2025 season predictions that are sure to get people heated.

🏈 Brady x Mahomes: The GOATs Link Up In a recent Up & Adams interview, Mahomes says Tom Brady is now his offseason mentor. Brady’s even said if anyone’s going to dethrone him as the GOAT, he wants it to be Mahomes. Legacy talk. Super Bowl talk. This bromance is real.

🐬 Asante Samuel UNLOADS on the Dolphins Samuel says Miami is run like a Little League team, calling Mike McDaniel a pushover and GM Chris Grier spineless. Meanwhile, the Dolphins are reportedly interested in signing… his son. 🤔

✍️ Darren Waller Unretires, Signs with Dolphins Waller returns after a short-lived retirement, saying “I only wanted to play in Miami.” Tua and Waddle just got a new toy.

🏈 Steelers Lock Up GM Omar Khan Pittsburgh re-signs Khan to a 3-year deal. But why? The guys debate whether he’s earned it.

🚨 Disturbing Accusation Against Bills Rookie CB Maxwell Hairston Hairston, the Bills’ 2025 first-round pick, has been accused of sexual assault in a federal lawsuit. Bills GM Brandon Beane had called him an “impeccable kid” during the draft. The team has no comment at this time.

📰 This Week’s NFL Headlines:🔥 HOT TAKES: 2025 NFL Season PredictionsStrap in for bold predictions, outrageous takes, and irrational optimism. We name surprise breakout players, teams that will flop, and who’s going all the way in 2025. 👀

This week on LeatherBrainz, we dive into one of the wildest offseasons in recent memory: blockbuster trades, tight end summer camps, surprising retirements, and yes… Aaron Rodgers is still out here getting inspired by work ethic?? Come on in — it's brainz time.

💥 Blockbuster Trade Arthur Smith and Jonnu Smith are BACK together after the Dolphins send Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith & a 2027 7th to the Steelers for Minkah Fitzpatrick & a 2027 5th. Who won the deal? And is Arthur Smith just a Jonnu fanboy?

🎬 Quarterback Season 2 Premieres July 8 Starring Kirk Cousins, Joe Burrow, and Jared Goff — and yes, we’re actually excited. Which QB will rise? Who will get embarrassed? Our early predictions...

⚖️ Justin Tucker Suspended 10 Games Following his release from Baltimore, is this the official end of a legendary career? Tucker is now a free agent, and the league’s most accurate kicker may be done for good.

🎤 TE University x Taylor Swift? Tight Ends like Kittle, McBride, and Goedert hit their annual TEU summit... and T-Swift shows up. We ask the real question: could any other position group pull this off without total destruction?

👴 George Kittle on Retirement On Bussin with the Boys, Kittle says he’ll retire “when it stops being fun... or if his wife says he looks like s**t.” The most honest retirement plan in NFL history.

🖤 Rodgers Says DK Metcalf Was a Big Reason He Joined Pittsburgh Rodgers praises DK’s discipline, calling him “a solid dude” and “a lead-by-example guy.” We don’t totally buy this narrative, but it may reveal why the Steelers went and got DK.

Some big names are still floating in the void — who’s worth the gamble?

• Amari Cooper
  

• Von Miller
  

• Jordan Poyer
  

• Gabe Davis
  

• Justin Tucker
  

• Carson Wentz
  

• DJ Chark
  

• Keenan Allen
  

• Matthew Judon
  

• Jadeveon Clowney ...and more.
  

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The NFL offseason just keeps getting spicier, and this week the LeatherBrainz crew is breaking it all down — from thicc-legged kickers to Daniel Jones comeback season hype. (Yes. You read that correctly.)

🟣 Jaire Alexander Signs with the Ravens Is this finally enough for Baltimore to get over the hump? Or is this another high-profile move that flames out by November?

🔵 Anthony Richardson Says He'll Be Ready for Camp But… is it already over for the Colts’ QB of the future? We debate whether Richardson still has a shot at saving his narrative.

🔴 Chiefs WR Rashee Rice & Rookie Josh Simmons Cleared for Camp Legal trouble, who? Can they bounce back and contribute, or is it already too late?

🟢 JETS SIGN “THE THICCER KICKER” UFL standout Harrison Mevis joins the Jets. Can the thiccest leg in football save the Meadowlands?

1️⃣ Bills win the Super Bowl – Finally?

2️⃣ Joe Burrow wins MVP – He stays healthy and torches the league?

3️⃣ Eagles repeat as NFC East Champs – No one’s done it in 21 years. Can Philly break the curse?

4️⃣ Broncos end KC’s AFC West reign – Bo Nix szn?

5️⃣ Caleb Williams goes off: 4,500 yds, 35 TDs – LOCK?

6️⃣ Daniel Jones: Comeback Player of the Year – 💀

7️⃣ Ashton Jeanty: 2,000 rushing yards – Rookie RB GOAT potential

8️⃣ Travis Hunter more impactful at CB than WR – Two-way weapon, but where’s his REAL ceiling?

9️⃣ CeeDee Lamb breaks reception record (149) – He had 135 in 2023. Can he make history?

🔟 Kirk Cousins will start for a NEW team – Kirko Chainz moves on? Where to?

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