Posts by Alan Guzzi
Mannix Breaks Down Egregious NBA Tanking
Sports Illustrated senior writer Chris Mannix says the NBA’s tanking problem has moved from subtle to blatant, pointing directly at Utah’s late game collapses as the most egregious example. He believes load management laid the groundwork, but now a third of the league appears disengaged before the All Star break. Proposed solutions range from heavy…
Read MoreSimms: Malik Willis a Future Superstar
NBC Sports Chris Simms does not see load management coming to the NFL, saying there simply are not enough games, though practice reps could be scaled back. His biggest quarterback intrigue centers on Pittsburgh and whether Aaron Rodgers fits a reset. He believes Minnesota has a playoff ready roster and may bring in competition for…
Read MoreThird and Long Is Death’: Brees on Facing Seattle’s Defense
NFL Hall of Famer Drew Brees said facing Seattle’s defense requires discipline and humility, accepting that explosive plays may not come and avoiding negative downs at all costs. Third and long, he noted, is death against that unit. He also revisited the surprise onside kick to open the second half of Super Bowl XLIV, crediting…
Read MoreThe Worst Mistake? Paying the Wrong QB Elite Money
Former NFL head coach Jason Garrett said his confidence in Seattle stemmed from their tougher road and Sam Darnold’s steady playoff play. He was surprised New England never adjusted offensively, questioning why they did not simplify protections or get the ball out quicker against Seattle’s pressure. Garrett made one thing clear: an elite quarterback is…
Read MoreEncouraging Season, Disappointing Ending
ESPN Patriots reporter Mike Reiss says the New England locker room carries both pride and frustration. No one expected them to be here on Day 307 of a rebuilding program, yet the ending still stings. Drake Maye’s postseason struggles, Reiss notes, came against elite defenses, and next year will only intensify with a first place…
Read MoreWhy Reggie Miller Likes NBA’s New All-Star Format
NBC’s Reggie Miller joined us on the show today. Miller discussed his first Super Bowl experience while glowing discussing crossing paths with Seahawks players. As for the NBA, Miller reflected on how modern NBA fights show players still care, and revisited the chaos of the Malice at the Palace from firsthand experience. Miller likes the…
Read MoreGolic Sees Super Bowl 60 as Defensive Classic
Former NFL player Mike Golic Sr. will remember Super Bowl 60 for its defense, placing it alongside the Bears of ‘85 and the Buccaneers title team. He is not out on Drake Maye, but the flaws were clear in the playoffs. As for the Super Bowl, Ball security, protection, and a run game that disappeared…
Read MoreWhy Patriots Offensive Approach Shocked Ross Tucker
CBS Sports Ross Tucker said we saw a great defensive performance last night, but it was also helped by some coaching flaws. Seattle’s pressure was relentless, and New England never adjusted, a failure Tucker put squarely on the staff. Drake Maye was left vulnerable, blitz after blitz, with little help or quick answers. Kenneth Walker,…
Read MoreCowher Impressed by Seattles Winning Formula
Pro Football Hall of Famer Bill Cowher saw a familiar script in last night’s Super Bowl. New England’s defense kept it close, but Seattle’s physical edge showed, sparked by Kenneth Walker’s timely runs and a clean night from Sam Darnold, elusive in the pocket and turnover free. Cowher noted how strange the Super Bowl’s halftime…
Read MoreInside the Super Bowl Booth
NBC Sports Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico peeled back the curtain on life in the Super Bowl spotlight, where every call is magnified and every fan base thinks you hate them. They pushed back on the Hall of Fame snubs, calling the process flawed and obvious choices ignored. For Tirico, the game’s pull is its…
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