Posts by Alan Guzzi
Dane Brugler’s Early 2026 NFL Draft Outlook
In his early look at the 2026 NFL Draft class, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler highlighted Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza as the current favorite to be the first QB selected, comparing him to Jared Goff for his poise and accuracy. Looking ahead, he noted that Arch Manning and LaNorris Sellers, both potential returners, could headline a strong…
Read MoreStaples on the CFP and Latest Coaching Moves
On3’s Andy Staples loves the 12-team playoff format, calling it “the most exclusive playoff in American sports” and saying expansion beyond that would be too much, although 16 teams could still work. He believes the setup adds excitement for teams ranked 12–20 and keeps every week meaningful. On coaching changes, Staples says early firings are…
Read MoreCosell Breaks Down Surging Quarterbacks
In his 46th season at NFL Films, Greg Cosell remains the gold standard for quarterback analysis. Breaking down Bo Nix and Drake Maye, Cosell said Maye throws the ball effortlessly and has way better traits than Nix. As for the Broncos quarterback, Nix’s ball placement and consistency remain concerns. He praised Daniel Jones’ despite a…
Read MoreDodgers Legend Reflects on the Ride
Clayton Kershaw may no longer be taking the mound, but he’s enjoying every bit of retirement. The former Dodgers ace said celebrating the World Series parade was an amazing thing to share with fans and broke down why his wife wasn’t made to be a reliever wife. The 3x Cy-Young award winner also praised Yoshinobu…
Read MoreJ.J. Watt on Broadcasting, Colts, and Injuries
J.J. Watt may be done sacking quarterbacks, but he’s still bringing energy to CBS Sports. The former defensive star dove into the injury truth around playing in the NFL, revealing he’s had countless surgeries. Now in the booth, Watt says calling games gives him a similar rush as playing: He praised the Colts’ offense and…
Read MoreSam & Jackson Reflect on NBA Legends
Phil Jackson and Sam Smith joined the show to reflect on their new book and the legends who shaped the NBA. From Rick Barry’s overlooked greatness to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s blend of skills and god-gifted talent, the two shared a ton of memories. Jackson recalled managing Dennis Rodman’s big personality and called Christian Lattner one of…
Read MoreGut vs Analytics
Fresh off a World Series repeat, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reflected on another championship run defined by trust and gut decisions. Roberts credited his players for stepping up under pressure and admitted pinch-hitting Miguel Rojas was a gut call and the kind that analytics can’t always measure. Roberts praised Shohei Ohtani’s “killer mindset” and likened…
Read MoreBreer Praises Colts Deadline Push
Albert Breer joined the show to unpack the NFL trade deadline, and he liked what the Cowboys did—getting older, tougher, and saving money with the addition of Kenny Clark. Breer praised the Colts for going all in around Daniel Jones, saying their revamped secondary turns a weakness into a strength and shows full belief in…
Read MoreMiller on Ja Morant: Time for a Coaching Change or New Start
Reggie Miller joined the show today with his classic energy. The Hall of Famer admitted leaving Dr. J off his all-time dunk list was a bad omission, but defended Zach LaVine as one of the best dunkers of all time. On Ja Morant, Miller claimed the Grizzlies star looks checked out and needs either a…
Read MoreGlazer Breaks Down NFL Trade Deadline
Jay Glazer joined the show with his insider notebook wide open, breaking down the NFL trade market. While Dallas and Seattle are still shopping, Glazer says big names like Maxx Crosby and Myles Garrett aren’t going anywhere. Miami could unload Bradley Chubb’s contract, and a few receivers, Calvin Ridley, Jakobi Meyers, and Rashid Shaheed are…
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