Posts by Alan Guzzi
Charles Barkley Sounds Off on Load Management
Charles Barkley joined the show today to talk about life at ESPN, saying the new gig has been great and that the network has mostly left him and the crew alone. He called the NBA’s recent gambling scandal alarming and shared strong feelings on load management — calling it “worse than all these 3-pointers.
Read MoreHow Many Franchise Quarterbacks are in NFL?
Dan Orlovsky joined DP to break down the current state of NFL quarterbacks, saying there are “12 to 14 true franchise guys,” the deepest group he’s ever seen. On Lamar Jackson, Orlovsky praised his evolved style “it’s not just designed runs anymore, it’s the threat of his legs that opens everything up.” He says Vegas…
Read MoreTucker: Bijan Robinson Deserves McCaffrey-Level Touches
Ross Tucker joined DP to talk all things NFL, and he’s still shaking his head at the Ravens-Dolphins line. How healthy can Lamar be after missing last week? Tucker doesn’t see a future for Mike McDaniel in Miami, suggesting owner Stephen Ross might avoid firing him in season just to dodge a hot interim coach…
Read MoreWemby’s Rise Has Jay Bilas Searching for Comparisons
ESPN College Basketball analyst Jay Bilas joined DP and couldn’t stop raving about Victor Wembanyama, comparing him to Ralph Sampson, a star born too early. Bilas described Wemby as a “7-foot-6 praying mantis with guard skills,” now thriving by playing more physically and living in the paint instead of the perimeter. When asked about U.S.…
Read MoreCould Long Layoffs be Hurting Dodgers Hitters?
Hall of Famer John Smoltz joined DP and broke down the Dodgers’ hitting woes, saying the team’s offense has gone cold after being carried by its pitching most of the postseason. Smoltz believes long layoffs after sweeps can disrupt a hitter’s rhythm, while praising Toronto’s resilience. He credited Blake Snell for settling down after a…
Read MoreSimms Believes Colts Have “Borderline Perfect Offense”
Chris Simms isn’t ready to hand the AFC to Kansas City just yet. He likes their resume but the Colts may have something to say in the AFC. Simms also explained why he also sees Baltimore as dangerous once again with Lamar healthy and called the Falcons “a mess” lacking patience and identity. In the…
Read MoreSad Angels Fan Breaks Down All Things NBA
Reggie Miller still can’t believe the Angels let Shohei Ohtani walk. Miller also weighed in on basketball’s best two-way stars, naming Hakeem Olajuwon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kawhi Leonard, and Giannis Antetokounmpo — but said Victor Wembanyama is well on his way, changing the game in the process. As for the NBA betting scandal, Miller is still…
Read MoreMillar: “You Just Can’t Pitch to Ohtani”
Kevin Millar says what Shohei Ohtani is doing just doesn’t make sense. The MLB Network analyst believes Ohtani might have reached Barry Bonds territory, a point where you simply can’t pitch to him. “You don’t want him to make you pay by hitting one in the parking lot,” Millar joked. He added that Max Scherzer’s…
Read MoreSteve Young Not Sold on Eagles or Packers
Steve Young says there’s no true Shohei Ohtani of the NFL, but Patrick Mahomes comes closest. The Hall of Famer praised Mahomes’ rare ability to move only when it’s purposeful, calling his mix of precision and instinct nearly impossible to defend. Young also pointed to how the modern NFL has been tailored for quarterbacks, and…
Read MoreSpecial Teams Legend: Bill Cowher
Hall of Famer Bill Cowher joined DP and had some fun. The former Steelers coach admitted he still gets frustrated by “irresponsible decisions” and bad officiating, even joking that no ref ever apologized for a blown call. Cowher called Myles Garrett a generational player Cleveland shouldn’t trade and said Dallas must fix its defense to…
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