The Road Ahead: SBJ NFL Beat Reporter Ben Fischer

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The Road Ahead: SBJ NFL Beat Reporter Ben Fischer

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Mar 17, 2021

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With the NFL’s new league year officially having commenced, SBJ NFL beat reporter Ben Fischer joins Andrew Levin to discuss significant topics and offer his expectations as the league looks to transition out of the pandemic season toward more-normalized operations.

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Mar 17, 2021

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The Road Ahead: SBJ NFL Beat Reporter Ben Fischer

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