Posts by Alan Guzzi
Miller 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…
Read MoreStreaming’s Billion-Dollar Battle Hurts Fans Most
Andrew Marchand broke down the growing tension between sports networks and streaming platforms, calling it a billion-dollar battle where the losers are the consumers. Marchand says both sides are stubborn and driven by leverage and profits, not loyalty. On baseball, he praised MLB’s momentum after a strong World Series that should give them some momentum…
Read MoreVerducci Praises Dave Roberts
FOX Sports MLB analyst Tom Verducci called Game 7 one of the greatest he’s ever witnessed, full of surprises, gutsy managing, and historic performances. From Miggy Rojas’ shocking home run that flipped the game’s momentum to Shohei Ohtani’s once-in-a-lifetime performance, Verducci praised the Dodgers’ execution and Dave Roberts’ fearless instincts. He noted the unlikely heroics…
Read MoreEdwards on Bengals, Broncos, and Bad Decisions
ESPN analyst Herm Edwards joined the show today to break down the state of the NFL. He praised defenses like Denver and Seattle while emphasizing the Bengals’ need to stop explosive plays. Edwards called Matthew Stafford a legitimate MVP candidate and expressed concerns with teams like the Cowboys and Packers continuing to play down to…
Read MoreCharles 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…
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