Archive for 2011
Against the Grain: AFC Predictions
By Andrew Perloff Every week I’ll provide contrarian observations on everything that’s happening around the NFL. To be very clear, any of the opinions in Against the Grain do not represent Dan Patrick’s views. Or anyone Dan knows. Keep in mind, the motto of Against the Grain is that what everyone is saying is, by…
Read MoreBill Buckner talks about how he landed in Curb Your Enthusiasm
Former MLB star Bill Buckner joined the show to talk about his role in this week’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. Buckner said that David called him last summer and tried to convince him to do it. Buckner said he didn’t know Seinfeld or Curb. Buckner said he was cautious at first, but he thinks it worked…
Read MoreNick Swardson talks about new movies, recalls drinking stories from film set
Nick Swardson joined the show to talk about his new movie “Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star.” Swardson explained the plot of the movie. Basically a nerd finds out his parents were porn stars and decides to go out to Hollywood to follow in their footsteps. Swardson said they got lucky to avoid an…
Read MoreAgainst the Grain: NFC predictions
By Andrew Perloff Every week I’ll provide contrarian observations on everything that’s happening around the NFL. To be very clear, any of the opinions in Against the Grain do not represent Dan Patrick’s views. Or anyone Dan knows. Keep in mind, the motto of Against the Grain is that what everyone is saying is, by…
Read MoreMichael Strahan surprised by Jags cutting Garrard, not sure why Tiki un-signed
FOX NFL analyst Michael Strahan joined the show to talk about the upcoming season and more. Strahan said he was very surprised the Jaguars cut David Garrard. He thinks Garrard would have been a good mentor for rookie QB Blaine Gabbert, and it would make it easier to be patient with the Gabbert. Strahan was…
Read MoreClay Matthews says Rodgers shave ‘stache, explains small shoulder pads, praises Suh
Green Bay Pakers linebacker Clay Matthews joined the show to talk about his team’s chances of repeating and more. Matthews first informed us that Aaron Rodgers shaved his mustache. He loved the mustache. Matthews admitted he wears the smallest shoulder pads he can find. Matthews said that he likes it that way so no one…
Read MoreNdamukong Suh comments on NFL’s strict policies
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh joined the show to talk about his reputation and the upcoming season. Suh says he understands that the NFL is trying to cut down on big hits. “I understand it’s big on player safety,” Suh said. “I respect that.” Suh said he could get away with more in college.…
Read MoreBruce Feldman says we were fooled by Notre Dame
CBSSports.com’s Bruce Feldman joined the show to talk about the opening weekend of college football. Feldman said he thought Notre Dame was good enough to reach a BCS title game before the loss to South Florida. “Maybe we read too much into it because they beat a bad USC team and a Miami team that…
Read MoreEmmitt Smith can’t understand why Peyton waited to have surgery
Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith joined the show to talk about the upcoming NFL season and his new book “Game On.” Smith had interesting comments on Colts quarterbackPeyton Manning. He cannot understand why Manning waiting so long to have neck surgery. “Cardinal Rule No. 1.: If you have surgery, you have to have it as…
Read MoreTony Dungy shares perspective on Colts not having Peyton Manning for Week 1
NBC NFL analyst Tony Dungy joined the show to talk about the upcoming NFL season. Dungy said that “doubtful” means the chances aren’t good Peyton Manning will play Week 1. “The fact that Kerry Collins has been practicing and it seems like they’re leaning that way, kind of tells met things aren’t going very well,”…
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