Mike Florio: Raiders not likely to take Manziel

Profootballtalk.com’s Mike Florio joined the show to talk about the big storylines around the NFL. — Florio doesn’t think that the Raiders will take Johnny Manziel because the coach and GM know they have to win immediately. — Florio talked about Chris Johnson not having a team. He said that it’s in part a reflection…

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Reggie Miller on Pacers’ chemistry problems

TNT’s Reggie Miller joined the show from Dallas to talk about the Final Four and more. Miller weighed in on shooting at the AT&T Arena and said the size does affect your shot. But to Dan’s chagrin, Miller said he didn’t get out on the court and shoot. Miller also weighed in on the Indian…

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Verducci: Puig not smart on field, but improving

Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci joined the show to talk about Derek Jeter’s final home opener and other big storylines around baseball. Verducci talked about seeing Jeter when he first came up and how far he’s come. He also weighed in on Yasiel Puig’s start to the season. “They have nothing to do with his personality,”…

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Top 10 ways you know you’re too into the NFL Draft …

In honor of David Letterman, here’s my Against the Grain Top 10 … 1. You actually Google Blake Bortles instead of Blake Bortles’ girlfriend. 2. You say the words makes plays in space and you’re not referring to an astronaut. 3. You know Sammy Watkins’ 40 time but you can’t find your car keys. 4.…

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Rolling Stone’s Brian Hiatt on Nirvana’s legacy

Rolling Stone’s Brian Hiatt joined the show to talk about the 20-year anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death. Hiatt said if he had to tell someone who wasn’t there the impact of Nirvana, it was that an indie rock band could be as big as anyone artist in the country. Dan and Brian had a very…

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