Posts by Alan Guzzi
Is Pete Carroll Coaching for his Job?
CBS Sports Ross Tucker joined the show today. Tucker explained why he sees Sunday as another checkpoint in Shedeur Sanders development, not a verdict. He praised Sanders’ poise in a game where Baltimore threw everything at him, arguing the stat line did not match the maturity on display. Tucker also pushed back on comparisons to…
Read MoreUnanimous CY Young Winner Still Makes his Bed
Paul Skenes arrived on the show as the newly crowned NL Cy Young winner. He joked about hitting Major League pitching, and even volunteered to catch Aroldis Chapman for fun. Skenes explained why radar-gun numbers matter to him, how tough losing 100 games can be, and why reports about him wanting a trade bothered him.
Read MoreThe Lane Kiffin Leverage Tour
Lane Kiffin’s latest tour through the coaching rumor mill has caught Pat Forde’s attention for all the wrong reasons. Forde calls it brazen and insulting, the kind of spectacle only Kiffin could create by sending his family to Florida and LSU during a critical stretch of the season. Behind the scenes, this may be a…
Read MoreBenson Explains Curry Under Armour Split
Sneaker reporter for Sports Illustrated, Pat Benson, broke down the surprising timing of Stephen Curry’s split from Under Armour, especially after launching the Curry Brand and signing what amounted to a near lifetime deal. While Curry’s shoes performed well on court, Benson noted they never fully recovered from the viral moment that turned them into…
Read MoreSteak or Sushi? Gronk Breaks Down Kelce Debate
4x Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski joined the show today. Gronk spotlighted the flashes of Tom Brady he already sees in Drake Maye, from his touch to decision making. He explained how despite not being an elite athlete, Brady mastered his strengths so well that he never needed pure physical gifts to dominate defenses. On…
Read MoreSimms Questions Giants’ Daboll Timing
Chris Simms didn’t hold back, breaking down everything from the Eagles’ offensive woes to Drake Maye’s breakout. He believes Philadelphia’s issues start on the ground, saying the offense has become predictable and that A.J. Brown is being wasted in the process. Simms praised Maye’s poise and deep-ball accuracy while naming Matthew Stafford as his current…
Read MoreMacMahon: New Ownership Syndrome Hit Dallas Hard
Tim MacMahon didn’t mince words when talking about Dallas’ front office mess. He called the Luka Doncic trade “GM malpractice,” saying the Mavericks’ historically bad offense and public frustration made Nico Harrison’s firing inevitable. MacMahon believes ownership deserves just as much blame, admitting they mishandled the deal and failed to create a competitive trade market.…
Read MoreGarrett on Quarterback Development, Coaching Future
Jason Garrett joined DP to break down quarterback play and coaching responsibility. He said head coaches deserve some blame for designed runs that expose QBs but noted quarterbacks like Jaxson Dart must also learn to protect himself. Garrett sees Jordan Love as talented but inconsistent, too often throwing off his back footm, and believes Green…
Read MoreShaq vs Joker
NBA Hall of Famer Reggie Miller joined DP and the guys to discuss the grind of being a volume scorer and the fine line between efficiency and endurance. He recalled taking nearly 30 shots in his 57-point game and how physically draining it was. Miller praised Cade Cunningham’s performance, noting the difficulty of maintaining that…
Read MoreDaniel Breaks Down Jordan Love’s Struggles
DP caught up with ESPN’s Chase Daniel, who was all in on a snowy night of MACtion but even more intrigued by the state of NFL quarterbacks. Daniel said Jordan Love has the tools to be great, but right now, he’s too dependent on everything around him being perfect. He also defended Brian Daboll, saying…
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