Posts by Alan Guzzi
The Story Behind Fogerty’s Hall of Fame Guitar-Bat
Rock legend John Fogerty joined to reflect on music, baseball, and his latest project. He lit up recalling his Rock Hall song, noting the guitar-bat was his idea. Fogerty set the record straight that “Brown Eyed Handsome Man” was about Jackie Robinson, not Joe DiMaggio. At 80, he’s celebrating a milestone—finally regaining ownership of his…
Read MoreAlbert Breer Weighs In on Harbaugh, Sanders, and a London Super Bowl
Albert Breer of MMQB weighed in on a wide range of NFL topics, from Urban Meyer’s criticism of Jim Harbaugh’s punishment to the future of a London Super Bowl. Breer said Harbaugh’s NCAA ban likely won’t touch his NFL career, while a London Super Bowl is more a matter of timing than possibility. On Shedeur…
Read MoreBrowns The NFL’s Most Fascinating Team
Ross Tucker has his eyes on the Browns as the NFL’s most intriguing team, thanks to their endless quarterback shuffle that could set a record. He also points to the Colts as a study in contrasts—front offices and fans often fall in love with raw upside, but coaches want quarterbacks they can trust. That’s why…
Read MoreOhtani in Relief in October?
Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior pulled back the curtain on his unique role. Some nights he’s a strategist, other nights a therapist, part of managing arms through the grind. He admitted most pitchers know him from the infamous 2003 Bartman game, but his focus now is Ohtani, a one-of-one talent who can overpower hitters like…
Read MoreOlsen on Ballard, Busts, and Backing Off Early
FOX NFL Analyst Greg Olsen joined to weigh in on contracts, quarterbacks, and the balance of football and TV. Olsen noted why agents are crucial, keeping negotiations from getting personal, a lesson Jerry Jones could use. Olsen pegged Trey Hendrickson’s absence as more damaging than Terry McLaurin’s and said Chris Ballard deserves credit if he…
Read MoreCowboys’ ’90s Drama Hits the Screen
Maclain Way, producer and director of the new Dallas Cowboys documentary, says Jerry Jones was an open book in recounting the franchise’s early ’90s dynasty. The film explores Jerry striking oil, firing Tom Landry, hiring Jimmy Johnson, and the chaos that followed. Way says the doc digs deeper into Johnson’s dramatic exit than expected, while…
Read MoreStafford > Russ
Mike Florio, co-host of PFT Live, didn’t hold back on a wide range of NFL topics. He said he’d take Joe Flacco’s career over Philip Rivers’, noting the Super Bowl ring, massive contract, and humility as a backup. On smelling salts, Florio pointed to collective bargaining as the reason they remain, even though he thinks…
Read MoreChase Daniel Explains Why Daniel Jones Got the Nod
Fourteen-year NFL veteran Chase Daniel knows quarterback play, and he sees why Daniel Jones got the nod in Indy: pre-snap checks and command at the line. Still, he warns patience is short—if Jones falters, Anthony Richardson’s upside is undeniable. Daniel notes how little time QBs and coaches get in today’s league, where front offices move…
Read MoreThe Rookie Traits Devin McCourty Looks for Most
Devin McCourty, now on Football Night in America, still breaks the game down like a captain. On preseason, he says vets focus on small improvements, while Belichick often treated early games as “more important preseason” to keep evaluating. He praised Jimmy Garoppolo as a gamer who thrived more in live action than practice, and values…
Read MoreBrees on QBs, Broadcasting, and the Future of Football
Drew Brees isn’t just a 13-time Pro Bowler—he’s still shaping the game’s conversation. Brees took some time to clarify his brief NBC stint, saying he stepped away by choice despite the network wanting him back. He values experience in rookie QBs and predicts evaluation will shift as dual-threats like Lamar Jackson redefine the position.
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