Posts by Alan Guzzi
Manuel: Notre Dame in Worse Shape Than Clemson
EJ Manuel sees turbulence across college football, and Clemson isn’t immune. The former quarterback admitted the vibe around the Tigers is “not good,” though he argued Notre Dame is in deeper trouble, given the Irish lack a conference title route to rescue their résumé. Manuel praised Miami as a legitimate national title contender, citing balance…
Read MoreDolphins, Giants Already Facing Must-Wins
Herm Edwards still lives by his iconic mantra: you play to win the game. He admitted he never trademarked the phrase, but the famous moment did help change his team’s season. Herm had some similar energy on the show today. Edwards discussed why he sees Miami and the Giants in must-win territory already, with head…
Read MorePackers Defense Drawing Praise From John Kuhn
Former Packers fullback and current radio voice John Kuhn isn’t tempering expectations after Green Bay’s hot start. He says the defense hasn’t looked this aggressive in years, rallying to the football and playing with force. Josh Jacobs continues to be a bowling ball who’s nearly impossible to bring down, while Micah Parsons’ presence is opening…
Read MoreWright: Lions Could Be This Year’s Surprise Falloff Team
Nick Wright joined the show and didn’t hold back about week one. He thinks the pressure is on the Eagles especially with the Chiefs missing key weapons, but he’s eyeing Detroit as a possible early disappointment. The Lions’ coordinator losses loom large, while Kansas City has proven it can survive a rough start. Wright also…
Read MoreCarr: Walking Away From Football Was Tougher Than $30 Million
Four-time Pro Bowler Derek Carr opened up on life after football and the challenges quarterbacks face. He said young QBs struggle because practice can’t simulate real-game speed, noting defensive tackles “are almost as fast as you.” Carr emphasized trusting the pocket and finding completions when things break down. On his retirement, Carr admitted walking away…
Read MoreHerbert Still Has Untapped Potential
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez broke down Week 1 with sharp insights on young passers and seasoned stars. He said Cam Ward faced a tough Broncos defense but will learn with time, while Aaron Rodgers looked impressive and full of bounce. Sanchez had concerns with Caleb Williams’ mechanics, noting his front foot and occasional wild…
Read MoreCarr Shares Early NFL Takeaways
Former No. 1 pick David Carr joined us to break down Week 1 and life as an NFL quarterback. Carr explained why the OC is always a QB’s most important relationship, how pocket presence is both teachable and brutal in real time, and why veteran QBs crave ownership of the offense. He pointed to the…
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Wickersham: Joe Namath Football’s Most Influential QB
Seth Wickersham joined the show to talk about the quarterback’s rise to dominance in football. He pointed to the 1980s, when Bill Walsh’s West Coast offense and Joe Montana reshaped the game, later perfected by Steve Young. Wickersham noted how quarterbacks wear countless hats, from leader, motivator, spokesperson and can often struggle to reinvent themselves…
Read MoreGonzalez on Raiders Rivalries, Parsons’ Impact
Tony Gonzalez opened up about his time with the Raiders, recalling clashes with Bill Romanowski and the Raiders. On the field today, Gonzalez sees the Packers as a Super Bowl-caliber team, especially with Micah Parsons now in Green Bay. Reflecting on tight end history, he stakes his claim as one of Kansas City’s best alongside…
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