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Mike Florio shares details on the Draft and Rams losing out on WR
Profootballtalk.com and NBC analyst Mike Florio joined the show to talk about the NFL Draft. Dan asked Florio what he expects to happen tonight. He said the Rams are sitting at the top of Round 2 and can field calls all day if some team loves a guy. Florio said the Jaguars played it perfectly…
Read MoreDavid Stern on World Peace suspension, Spurs sitting stars, shrinking league
NBA commissioner David Stern joined the show to talk about state of the League as the postseason begins. Stern explained why it would be hard to shorten the season. He said they plan for 41 games to fill arenas and air something on TV, and they’d drastically reduce income if they went that direction. Dan…
Read MoreRay Lewis talks about this year’s Draft and looks back at when he was selected
Baltimore Ravens star Ray Lewis joined the show to talk about the Draft and much more. Dan asked Lewis what he would think if the Ravens drafted an inside linebacker. “I would teach him everything that needs to be taught about the game,” Lewis said. But he didn’t say he’d move aside right now. Dan…
Read MoreScott Brooks has update on Harden’s health, previews Mavs series
Oklahoma City Thuner coach Scotty Brooks joined the show to talk about the playoffs. Brooks said Harden will practice today and is ready to go. Brooks said he didn’t see the play live, but he’s just glad Harden is OK. Brooks talked about guarding Dirk Nowitzki. He said they broke down the tape to figure…
Read MoreRich Eisen recaps Draft, explains why it moved so fast
NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about covering the Draft last night. Eisen said that this was the first rookie salary cap Draft, and there were a lot of trades. That meant teams knew who they wanted, so they moved quickly. “That created a lot of logjam at the Commissioner’s table,”…
Read MoreMatt Kalil comments on being drafted by the Vikes, his mother becoming popular
Minnesota Vikings rookie Matt Kalil joined the show to talk about getting drafted No. 4 overall. Kalil said the criticism he heard before the Draft didn’t bother him. He tries to consider himself confident. “To play left tackle, you have to have confidence in your ability,” Kalil said. Kalil had an interesting tidbit — he’s…
Read MorePhotos from Drafts at the Draft
We had a big part, Drafts at the Draft, with our buddies from Red Hook. Then a few of us went over to the Draft.
Read MoreJosh Hamilton talks about PEDs, his contract status, relapse
Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton joined the show to talk about his scorching start to the season. He’s hitting .390 with 8 HRs. Hamilton said PEDs are no longer a big part of the game. He said that he came up with Rays and thought guys were inflated. But he doesn’t see that any more.…
Read MoreBrian Billick breaks down top picks in NFL Draft
FOX and NFL Network analyst Brian Billick joined the show to talk about the NFL Draft. Billick said he can’t remember a one-two situation with quarterbacks with less questions than Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. Billick said that the Vikings are now in full rebuilding mode and can see why they’d want to trade…
Read MoreCalvin Johnson talks about Madden cover, WRs in Draft
Detroit Lions wide receiver and EA Madden NFL 13 cover boy Calvin Johnson joined the show to talk about his latest honor and more. Dan asked Johnson who he would take — Justin Blackmon or Michael Floyd. Johnson said he doesn’t like Notre Dame, so he’d go with Blackmon. Johnson said he lost to Notre…
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