Posts by Alan Guzzi
Preseason Grit with Ross Tucker
Ross Tucker brought the realness of preseason football. Talking about the NFLs medical practices, and the harsh reality of being cut. As for the rest of preseason football. Tucker is excited to watch whether it’s backup battles in Philly or Bengals starters actually suiting up.
Read MoreRedZone Today, HoopZone Tomorrow?
Front Office Sports’ Michael McCarthy called ESPN’s deal with the NFL “an insurance policy”—a preemptive power move to keep its seat at the table. While other networks considered it, only ESPN made the leap, acquiring rights to NFL RedZone and NFL Network. The real kicker? ESPN now owns the RedZone brand, opening the door for…
Read MoreESPN Buys In, But What’s the Cost for Players?
Mike Florio joined the show today to break down the NFL’s media merger mess and why fans should or should not care. From ESPN’s equity stake to potential ripple effects on player contracts, Florio warned it’s not all consumer-friendly. He also questioned Jerry Jones’ “handshake deal” approach with Micah Parsons and explained the strange smelling…
Read MorePie to the Face? Will ND Go Undefeated
Andy Staples of ON3 Sports stopped by and gave a cautious thumbs-up to Notre Dame’s undefeated hopes—but not necessarily a title. Even taking on a pie to the face bet. Staples also dug into the new quarterback shuffle among title contenders, with Arch Manning and Julian Sayin getting early nods. His “watch list” included potential…
Read MoreSterling Gets His Gold Jacket
Sterling Sharpe finally got his gold jacket, and the emotions hit hardest when he saw his brother Shannon in tears. The former Packers star reflected on his career, from catching heat-seeking Brett Favre passes to his abrupt end due to a neck injury. He said he never played for the Hall, just the love of…
Read MoreArch Madness: Simms Says Hype Is Real
Week One is a heavyweight bout. No. 1 Texas vs. No. 2 Ohio State will give us answers fast, says Chris Simms. Simms praised Manning’s release, athleticism, and arm talent—last name or not. He also weighed in on NFL QB depth charts, saying the Browns are in a weird spot and sounded cautiously optimistic about…
Read MoreLone Star Trouble
Todd Archer didn’t hold back on the Micah Parsons situation. “When was the last time a star didn’t re-sign with Dallas?” he said. “But none of them said they didn’t want to be here.” Parsons’ frustration feels different. Even Myles Garrett didn’t take public shots at his organization. It might just be leverage, CeeDee Lamb…
Read MoreVegas to Canton
Brent Musburger finally got his gold jacket, and the legendary broadcaster soaked up every second of it in Canton. The longtime voice of football called the weekend “incredible” and gave credit to his friends and fans for helping him get there. Musburger reflected on the early days of live TV and shared a wild story…
Read MoreTrade Me or Pay Me
Louis Riddick joined the show and didn’t mince words when it came to Terry McLaurin. Riddick believes McLaurin has a real case for a trade request if Washington won’t meet his number. That number? $30 million. Riddick also said he’d rather invest in McLaurin than DK Metcalf, pointing to Terry’s trustworthiness and production. He pushed…
Read MorePhilip Rivers Talks Trash to Fritzy
Philip Rivers still thinks he could sling it on Sundays, but the longtime Chargers QB says he knew his time was up—just not before a few teams came calling. Rivers revealed the 49ers and Saints showed interest before deciding to go in other directions. He reflected on his unique throwing motion, his most hated opposing fan…
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