Andy Staple breaks down National Signing Day

SI.com’s Andy Staples joined the show to talk about National Signing Day. Staples said that Dorial Green-Beckham — a Calvin Johnson-like receiver — is the biggest name out there right now, but at the time Staples came on he was 20 minutes away from deciding. Staples also commented on Penn State. Staples said that the…

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James Lofton on Rob Gronkowski, Peyton Manning and Jerry Rice

Westwood Radio analyst James Lofton joined the show to talk about the Super Bowl and more. — Lofton said that back at the midseason point, it looked like the Saints and Packers were the teams to beat. But he noted the Giants were 6-2 at the half-way point. — Lofton said that when Rob Gronkowski…

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Von Miller praised Tim Tebow and says he’s seen enough of Pats

Denver Broncos rookie linebacker Von Miller joined the show to talk about the Super Bowl and more. Miller said that Denver quarterback Tim Tebow can lift more and weighs more than him. But he swears he can outrun Tebow. Miller did say a lot of nice things about Tebow. “I love him to death,” Miller…

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Tony Dungy thinks Colts will draft QB even if Peyton gets healthy

NBC NFL analyst Tony Dungy joined the show to talk about the Super Bowl and more. Dan and Tony discussed Peyton Manning’s future and what the Colts will do moving forward.. “I think even if Peyton Manning is back with a clean bill of health, they’re still going to take Andrew Luck,” Dungy said. Dungy…

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Bob Costas weighs in on Peyton and Eli, TD celebrations

NBC’s Bob Costas joined the show to talk about the Super Bowl and more. Costas noted that Eli and Peyton have a deep bond, and that Eli really wants the best for Peyton and will do anything to stick up for his brother. Costas noted that Eli could surpass his brother’s legacy with Super Bowl…

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Brian Billick discussed Super Bowl media hype, Ray Lewis

FOX NFL analyst Brian Billick joined the show to talk about the Super Bowl matchup and more. Billick talked about how to answer tough questions during Super Bowl week. “Most coaches try to take the middle ground,” Billick said. He said he didn’t always do that. Billick said there’s a difference between “courage of conviction”…

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Jay Glazer says no one knows if Peyton Manning will play

FOX’s Jay Glazer joined the show to talk about the Super Bowl and more. Glazer weighed in on Peyton Manning. “I think Jim Irsay wants him to retire,” Glazer said. And Glazer doesn’t buy into rumors about other teams that are interested. “Nobody knows where he’s going to go,” Glazer said. “No one knows what…

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Collinsworth explains Antrel Rolle controversy, praises Eli Manning

NBC NFL analyst Cris Collinsworth joined the show to talk about calling the Super Bowl and more. Here are some of his takes: — Collinsworth addressed Antrel Rolle being upset with Cris saying he was barbecued on a play. Rolle said that the play he was talking about was a mistake on team coverage. Collinsworth…

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Peter King says Peyton Manning is ‘struggling’ to get healthy

Sports Illustrated’s Peter King joined the show to talk about Peyton Manning’s future. “I hear that he is struggling right now,” King said. “It’s been difficult for him. He’s not back to 100 percent. He doesn’t have the same arm strength he did.” Dan asked King if Colts owner Jim Irsay has made a decision.…

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Shannon Sharpe says Pats offense won’t be same without Gronkowski

CBS NFL analyst Shannon Sharpe joined the show to talk about the Super Bowl and more. Dan asked if New England tight end Rob Gronkowski is similar to him. “[Patriots tight end Aaron] Hernandez is more similar to me,” Sharpe said. “Gronkowski is 265. I played with Garry Zimmerman. He weighed 280. Gronkowski is 15…

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