Shannon Sharpe says Raiders should start Palmer on Sunday

CBS NFL analyst Shannon Sharpe joined the show to talk about the big stories around the league. Sharpe said that the Carson Palmer trade showed how little faith the Raiders had in the quarterbacks on the roster. Sharpe can understand why. “I think they have just as good a chance with [punter] Shane Lechler as…

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Charles Barkley criticizes Bryant Gumbel’s comments on David Stern

TNT NBA analyst Charles Barkley joined the show to talk about the lockout and more. Dan asked Barkley if he heard Bryant Gumbel’s comments on HBO comparing David Stern to a plantation owner. “I thought they were stupid,” Barkley said. “Disrespectful to black people who went through slavery. When [you’re talking about] guys who make…

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Tom Coughlin on coach handshakes, Tyree catch, Tony Romo

New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin joined the show to talk about his season and more. Coughlin talked about the obligatory coaches handshake. He said that it’s now awkward even if you’re lose big. He said he knows the other coaches and it’s not big deal. Coughlin looked back at the Super Bowl. Dan…

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Matt Ryan talks about unwritten code amongst quarterback

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan joined the show to talk about his season and more. Dan asked Ryan if he shakes the opposing quarterback’s hand. “Always,” Ryan said. “It’s kind of the unwritten code of quarterbacks.” Ryan talked about what the Falcons need to do get more consistent this season. He said it’s key to…

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Daugherty: Carson Palmer no longer a good quarterback

Cincinnati Enquirer columnist Paul Daugherty joined the show to talk about the Bengals trading Carson Palmer to Oakland. Dan asked Daugherty if this trade was a win for the Bengals. “Nobody … I mean nobody thought the Bengals could do better than a [second-round] pick for Carson. Dan asked Daugherty how good he thinks Palmer…

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