Patrick Peterson on fastest WRs, following NFL rules

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson joined the show to talk about his season and more. Peterson weighed in on the toughest guys to guard. He said Mike Wallace was especially fast — Peterson said he had “crackhead speed.” Peterson also weighed in on Roger Goodell hearing appeals of his own decisions. “I don’t have a…

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Mike Trout a fan of Giancarlo Stanton’s contract

Angels outfielder Mike Trout joined the show to talk about his MVP season and more. Trout talked acknowledged that he would like to cut down on his strikeouts. And he talked about Giancarlo Stanton’s 13-year, $325 million contract — Trout really, really liked it for obvious reasons. “Couldn’t be happier for him,” Trout said.  

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Against the Grain: True or False

McLovin quizzes Dan on several topics, including the Packers possibly using 12 men on offense to beat the Eagles, the Cardinals being the best team in the NFC, Ryan Mallet’s debut and the Patriots somehow cheating to come up with surprise running back Jonas Gray.

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Reggie Millers sticks up for Derrick Rose

TNT’s Reggie Miller joined the show to talk about the big stories across the NBA. Miller stood up for Derrick Rose, saying even though his statements about protecting his future came off wrong, the Bulls guard has proven his toughness in the NBA. Miller also talked about Kobe Bryant and the Lakers and discussed his…

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Melvin Gordon on record day, late-night lifting, Heisman

Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon joined the show after setting an NCAA record with 408 rushing yards on Saturday against Nebraska. Gordon talked about his late-night weightlifting habit. “Some nights you just feel like you have to put a little more work in,” Gordon said. Gordon wouldn’t take Dan’s advice on doing the Heisman pose.…

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Dungy: Give RGIII more time, NFL making it tough to play D

Dungy said Patriots quarterback Tom Brady looks better because now he’s getting protection. Dungy said without protection, no quarterback looks good, and that’s why Brady and Aaron Rodgers are playing so well. Dungy also talked about Robert Griffin III and said you have to give him a break because he’s learning a new system. Dungy…

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