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PFT Live: Mike Mularkey joins the show to talk about some issues concerning the Jaguars and the Falcons. Was Maurice Jones-Drew a distraction for the team last season? Why didn't the Jaguars draft Russell Wilson? How close are the Falcons to winning a Super Bowl? (NBC Sports)

As the market for unrestricted free agents begins to dry up, players who received the franchise tag may want to consider signing it. So far, only three of the eight tagged players have signed. Mike Florio discusses why some teams may rescind their franchise tag offer in the coming days. (NBC Sports)

PFT Live: Mike Florio talks about the guys that have and haven't signed their franchise tenders. Florio thinks that these players need to hurry and sign their tenders because their team may come to realize that they could save money and sign someone else for a lot less. (NBC Sports)

PFT Live: The Houston Texans made it to the postseason for the second consecutive season. However, expectations are growing rapidly in Houston, and simply making the playoffs is no longer enough. How can the Texans look to improve? Mike Florio says to start looking for a franchise QB, something Matt Schaub is not. (NBC Sports)

PFT Live: The deadline to use the franchise tag on a player is closing, and Mike Florio breaks down some issues that are coming up. The Titans will likely use the tag on TE Jared Coook, but Cook thinks he should be considered a WR because of how often he lines up in the slot. The Rams, meanwhile, have to make a decision on what to do with WR Danny Amendola. (NBC Sports)

PFT Live: Mike Florio explains how the franchise tag works, and believes that teams are waiting as long as possible before they have to use their tags. (NBC Sports)

PFT Live: Colts' punter Pat McAfee joins the show to talk about the Colts. Was Collie's release a surprise to the team? What will losing Freeney mean for the Colts? How did McAfee change from a kicker to a punter? Why won't players accept rule changes meant to make the game safer? (NBC Sports)

The two week franchise tag window is set to open, and Mike Florio says not to be surprised if many teams use it to their advantage again this year. One guy we can assume will be tagged, if a long-term deal isn't worked out, is Super Bowl winning QB Joe Flacco. (NBC Sports)

PFT: Mike Florio looks at the Robert Griffin III situation and wonders if Mike Shanahan would have taken out RGIII if he wasn't so popular. (NBC Sports)

ProFootballTalk: The Panthers are 1-5 and Cam Newton continues to struggle. Carolina must soon decide whether or not Newton will be part of the team's future. (NBC Sports)