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Tim Kawakami said set-up is changing with Oakland Raiders
San Jose Mercury News’ Tim Kawakami joined the show to talk about new GM Reggie McKenzie firing coach Hue Jackson. Kawakami said that Jackson’s brashness off the field hurt his chances. “He hasn’t been a guy other teams wanted to hire,” Kawakami said. Kawakami said that this is a new situation in Oakland. The Raiders…
Read MoreRomeo Crennel on how Chiefs beat Packers and Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel joined guest host Howard Eskin to talk about getting the full-time job in K.C. and preview this weekend’s playoff games. Crennel’s Chiefs were the only team to beat the Packers this season. Eskin asked him how they did it. “We were able to get him off the spot some…
Read MoreJoe Buck says Giants match up well with Pack, gives up secrets on Aikman
FOX’s Joe Buck joined guest host Howard Eskin to talk about the NFL playoffs. Eskin asked Buck if he thinks the Giants have a chance against the Packers. “I give them a good chance,” Buck said. “The Giants were in a heavyweight fight with them [in the regular season]. You look at a healthier [Justin]…
Read MoreMike Lombardi on NFL coaching carousel and Tebow’s chances against Pats
NFL Network analyst and former Raiders GM Mike Lombardi joined the show to talk about the big stories around the league. — Lombardi said the Raiders and new GM Reggie McKenzie are going to try to build the team like the Packers. McKenzie was in Green Bay’s front office and wants Packers assistant Winston Moss.…
Read MoreJustin Tuck says Giants aren’t intimidated by Packers
New York Giants defensive lineman Justin Tuck joined the show to talk about the playoffs. Tuck says he’s not 100 percent healthy, but once the game starts, adrenaline starts flowing and he’s fine. Tuck says it’s key that they can rotate guys on the Giants’ offensive line. Tuck also weighed in on Osi Umenyiora’s sleeveless…
Read MoreAndy Staples: QB McCarron key to Alabama win
SI.com’s Andy Staples joined guest host Mike Florio to talk about LSU’s win over Alabama in the BCS title game. Staples said that the key to Alabama’s win was quarterback A.J. McCarron. He said that McCarron played with emotion last night, and that’s exactly what he needed. Staples said ‘Bama’s O-linemen told him that was…
Read MoreBarry Larkin describes surreal process of getting call from Hall of Fame
Newly minted Hall of Famer Barry Larkin joined the show to talk about receiving the call from Cooperstown on Monday. “Ever since I got the call, it’s been crazy,” Larkin said. Larkin said that he’s had camera crews in his house the last two years to see if he got the call, and finally it…
Read MoreGary Danielson: College football has ‘terrible’ system for end of season
CBS’ Gary Danielson joined the show to talk about the BCS title game. Danielson said that the key factor in last night’s game was the “rematch” factor. Danielson didn’t seem to think it was totally fair that LSU had to beat Alabama twice, and said the matchup pointed to the system’s flaws. “College football has…
Read MoreBob Costas’ NFL OT proposal, Tebow, Hall of Fame
NBC and MLB Netork analyst Bob Costas joined the show to talk about a variety of topics, including the NFL playoffs and the MLB Hall of Fame voting. Here are some of his takes: — Costas would like to have a 10-minute overtime period in the NFL. “You would restore an element that’s now missing,…
Read MoreTexans’ J.J. Watt weighs in on pick-six against Bengals
Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt joined guest host Mike Florio to talk about his incredible pick-six against the Bengals in the wild-card round. Watt took Florio through the interception. “When I jumped up I was really just trying to get my hands up in the passing lane and make it a tough throw for…
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