Pacman Jones is joined by “Super Agent” Peter Schaffer, star cornerback Patrick Peterson, and co-host Drew Butler to break down a wild start to the 2026 NFL league year. The crew reacts to the shocking trade of Max Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens and what it means for the AFC North arms race. They also debate the future of the Falcons’ QB room, the Chiefs’ closing championship window, and the reality of being a “bridge” veteran. Later, Patrick Peterson joins to discuss the state of the Steelers’ facilities, his legendary matchups with Larry Fitzgerald, and the transition from All-Decade player to “Magic School Bus” driver for his kids.

Full Show Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro: Welcome back to Politely Raw.

00:00:23 – NFL New Year: The Super Bowl is over and free agency is officially here.

00:01:08 – Guest Preview: Pac welcomes “Mr. LSU” Patrick Peterson (Pepe) to the show.

00:01:29 – The Comeback: Discussion on Jayson Tatum’s return from an Achilles injury and the “scary” Celtics.

00:03:00 – Enter Peter Schaffer: Pac introduces “Super Agent” Peter Schaffer to the building.

00:03:20 – Influencer Boxing: Pacman’s take on Logan Paul and Jake Paul challenging NFL players.

00:05:33 – The Reality of the Ring: Peter and Pac discuss the discipline of boxing vs. the “plans” people have until they get hit.

00:06:10 – The Max Crosby Blockbuster: Breaking down the Raiders’ shocking decision to trade their leader to the Ravens.

00:07:18 – Culture vs. Capital: Why having a guy like Crosby or Vontaze Burfict (Taz) matters more than draft picks.

00:09:41 – AFC North Arms Race: Myles Garrett, T. J. Watt, and now Crosby—the gauntlet facing Joe Burrow.

00:10:35 – Chiefs Kingdom: Analysis of the Kenneth Walker signing and the state of the backfield with Kareem Hunt.

00:11:55 – Closing the Window: Is the Chiefs’ championship dominance fading as the roster shifts?.

00:13:21 – Cornerback Economics: Peter explains why the Chiefs find it easier to trade corners like L’Jarius Sneed and Trent McDuffie.

00:16:36 – Tua to Atlanta?: The crew debates if Tua Tagovailoa is the right fit for the Falcons.

00:18:10 – The Bridge Plan: Why Joe Flacco or Geno Smith might be better options to mentor Michael Penix Jr..

00:24:38 – The NFL Calendar: How the league stays on the front page 12 months a year.

00:26:17 – BetOnline Bracket: Pacman breaks down the $200,000 bracket contest.

00:30:14 – Golf Betting: Drew’s picks for the Players Championship and watching Scottie Scheffler and Collin Morikawa.

00:31:37 – Steelers Facilities: Patrick Peterson gets honest about the “blue collar” nature and lacking facilities in Pittsburgh.

00:36:45 – The Practice Squad Insult: Pat Pete on why an All-Decade player shouldn’t be asked to join a practice squad.

00:40:24 – Larry Fitzgerald Stories: Legendary tales of the “Houdini” of wide receivers and the one catch Pat Pete saw him drop.

00:42:05 – Quarterback Accuracy: Why Kevin Kolb proved that NFL QBs can “throw receivers open”.

00:45:14 – Retirement Life: Patrick on becoming a “house handyman” and a “Magic School Bus” driver for his kids.

00:46:09 – Outro: Pacman signs off from another episode.