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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,…

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…

Yahoo’s Pat Forde joined the show from New Orleans to talk about the BCS national title game. Forde weighed in on what he thinks will happen tonight. “These are the two best defenses in the country,” Forde said. “These offenses are good but not great. The quarterbacks are OK. The gameplans are going to be…

NBC’s Tony Dungy joined guest host Mike Florio to talk about wild-card weekend. Dungy broke down how the Steelers gave up so many big plays to the Broncos. “They didn’t do what they normally do,” Dungy said. “They tried to design a seperate deal [for Denver] and they weren’t ready.” Dungy said that the Steelers…

NBC NFL broadcaster Al Michaels joined the show to talk about Michaels weighed in on the Tim Tebow phenomenon. He said that it’s the way things go now. But he admires that Tebow is comfortable in his own skin and doesn’t try to be anywhere else. Michaels says you do have to credit what happens…

Denver Post columnist Mark Kizla joined the show to talk about the Broncos-Steelers matchup. Kizla said that Denver has been incredibly excited about Tim Tebow and it’s been a long time since fans have been able to really get into the team. “Tebow has made the NFL fun again for Bronco-Maniacs,” Kizla said. Kizla said…

SI.com’s Andy Staples joined the show to talk about the big college football storylines. Staples weighed in on Penn State reportedly hiring Bill O’Brien. “I think it was something they had to do,” Staples said. “For recruiting purposes, they needed someone who had nothing to do with what happened.” Staples also talked about the two…

FOX’s Howie Long joined the show to talk about the NFL playoffs. Long gives the Broncos a chance if they run well, which they’ve proven they can. Long said that the Saints-Lions could be “Washington-Baylor” (college shootout from two weeks ago). Long said that Detroit’s offense is very impressive. Long said that the Falcons tried…

Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci joined the show to talk about the big hot stove storylines. Verducci talked about free agent Prince Fielder’s future. “I don’t think time is going to diminish the price,” Verducci said. “I think he’s a guy who is going to get Pujols money.” Verducci thinks the Nationals — who will be…

NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the big stories heading into wild-card weekend. Dan asked Eisen today’s poll question: Saints, Packers or the rest of the field? Eisen likes either New Orleans or Green Bay. Eisen said the key for New England could be Cincy vs. Houston. If the Bengals…