Posts by Alan Guzzi
The Art of the Quarterback Cadence
NFL Network’s Gerald McCoy highlighted the importance of special teams, stressing how blocked kicks can swing games like free throws in basketball, small details with massive impact. On ties, McCoy is against them, preferring college football’s model. He cautioned against early hype on the Packers, pointing to road struggles and a tie with Dallas. McCoy…
Read MoreSimms: If You’re Around Crap, You Start to Smell like Crap
Chris Simms isn’t buying Russell Wilson’s Hall of Fame case, Simms went on to contrast Wilson with Matthew Stafford, saying Stafford carried the Lions for years before proving himself on a capable team. He also believes patience has run out for Kyler Murray, while Daniel Jones is finally thriving with support in Indy. Simms was…
Read MoreChamblee: Bryson Talented, But Tough to Pair
Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee clarified his “captain’s nightmare” comment, conceding the phrasing was too strong but maintaining Bryson can be difficult to pair in team play. He tabbed Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy as the true alphas entering the Ryder Cup, while noting Europe’s chemistry remains an advantage.
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Read MoreManfred: Spending Floor May Matter More Than a Cap
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred sat down to discuss the future of baseball, including the incoming ABS, or “robo ump” system. While he prefers ABS over the nickname, he stressed that umpires remain in control and fans will see strike-zone renderings on scoreboards. Manfred also touched on payroll disparity, noting a spending floor may be more…
Read MoreDan Hurley Gets Candid on “Perfection Trap”
Dan Hurley gets candid about life on and off the court: he’s a cautious driver, a perfectionist who wrote the memoir Never Stop, and a man wrestling with insecurity. He admits he has had dark moments throughout his life and credits therapy with saving him. Hurley still wakes restless, driven to improve as coach, husband…
Read MoreBooger: One Man Shows Dont Survive in the NFL
Booger McFarland joined the show today and discussed why there may actually be reason to be concerned about the Kansas City Chiefs, “one-man shows don’t survive in the NFL.” In college, McFarland spotlighted UGA-Bama as the biggest matchup of the weekend, with Kalen DeBoer under pressure to prove he can win big games at Alabama.…
Read MoreFitzpatrick More Worried About Chiefs Than Ravens
Ryan Fitzpatrick believes Jared Goff could be a Hall of Famer if he delivers Detroit its first Super Bowl, calling the Lions his NFC favorite. While he expects Baltimore to figure things out, Fitzpatrick admits the Ravens’ defense is concerning but admits he’s more worried about Kansas City’s struggles. Reflecting on his career, Fitzpatrick said…
Read MoreHarbaugh: Division Wins Are the Sweetest
Jim Harbaugh sounds energized about his Los Angeles Chargers. He praised Justin Herbert’s incredible arm and growing speed, noting the QB hard work to improve his speed has shown up on the field this season. Harbaugh said teaching players to punch the ball out is a weekly focus and admitted all wins feel good, though…
Read MoreSteve Young: Herbert’s Arm Is Special
Steve Young praised Justin Herbert’s arm, saying Harbaugh has unleashed more of his talent. He’s jumping on the Eagles and Bills bandwagons after strong starts, while admitting it’s too early to judge teams like the Bears or Cowboys. On Daniel Jones, Young credited Indianapolis for simplifying the offense and leaning on the run to clear…
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