Posts by Alan Guzzi
Tannenbaum Ranks Head Coaching Vacancies
ESPN Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum laid out the NFL’s coaching carousel with a front office lens, and the picture is messy. Arizona and Vegas stand out as the toughest jobs, while Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson situation makes a tough situation even more messy. Tennessee, meanwhile, quietly looks like the best opening, especially with Cam Ward…
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Why Army-Navy Still Means More
CBS Sports Gary Danielson joined DP and sounded anything but retired, reflecting on what felt like the perfect finish to a broadcasting run that never truly slowed down. He explained why Army/Navy remains one of the sport’s most meaningful stages, praised the College Football Playoff committee for largely getting it right, and acknowledged tweaks could…
Read MorePrice Comes Due for Cleveland’s Big Bet
MMQB Albert Breer painted a complicated picture of the Browns future, one shaped by missed chances and one franchise altering decision. The Deshaun Watson deal continues to loom over Cleveland, limiting flexibility and forcing tough choices at quarterback and beyond. Kevin Stefanski may be the casualty, even if league interest suggests he will not be…
Read MoreWho’s the Best Quarterback over the Age of 55?
HOF NFL quarterback Steve Young joined DP with perspective only a Hall of Fame quarterback can provide, touching on everything from today’s quarterback driven league to the fear LT and Reggie White once struck into offenses. Young explained why close games are exactly what the NFL wants, why Myles Garrett’s talent is undeniable despite Cleveland’s…
Read MoreMaking the Bed to Making Buckets
Reggie Miller joined DP to discuss everything going on in the NBA. Miller explained how discipline still drives him, from never being late to games to making his bed every morning, lessons drilled in by a military-style upbringing. Miller weighed in on today’s NBA, questioning the lack of defense and late-game execution around the league,…
Read MoreGarrett: Rivers Defying all Odds
Former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett marveled at the “magical” look of snow games and called cold weather a genuine home-field advantage for teams like the Bills and Bears. He recounted a brutally cold Sunday night in Chicago as his worst playing conditions and advised coaches to layer up without looking like the Michelin man.…
Read MoreBurleson: “Lions Games on the Line Tend to Go the Other Way”
Netflix NFL analyst and former Lions receiver Nate Burleson reflected on Detroit’s heartbreak, saying clutch games “tend to go the other way” for the franchise, citing the Calvin Johnson rule and the recent controversial offensive pass interference and pick play call negated touchdowns. On the AFC, Burleson picked the Bills as his current AFC favorite…
Read MoreNeuheisel Performs CFB Christmas Special
CBS Sports analyst Rick Neuheisel agreed that critics skeptical of Group of 5 teams James Madison and Tulane in the playoff “got what they wanted” after both suffered lopsided first-round losses, suggesting the two could face off in a bowl. He named Ohio State the strongest remaining team, citing Ryan Day’s play-calling as key to…
Read MoreTucker Praises Jaguars’ Dominance
CBS Sports analyst Ross Tucker expressed strongest belief in the Jacksonville Jaguars among AFC contenders, citing Trevor Lawrence’s strong play, late-game control, and a dominant win over Denver, bolstered by weapons like Travis ETN, Jakobi Meyers, and Brian Thomas Jr. He criticized the controversial offensive pass interference that negated a Steelers touchdown against the Lions…
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