Teddy Bridgewater didn’t want to go to Browns

Minnesota Vikings rookie Teddy Bridgewater joined the show to talk about being drafted and how he dealt with the criticism he received over the last couple of months. Dan asked if he was feeling down as the first round went along. “There was never a moment I got down,” Bridgewater said. Bridgewater said he didn’t…

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Michael McCann on Sterling’s legal strategy

SI.com legal analyst Michael McCann joined the show to talk about Donald Sterling and whether he’ll be able to fight the NBA’s decision to take the Clippers away from him. McCann talked about Sterling’s potential strategies, including the possibility he’ll point to mental infirmity.

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Jeff Fisher: Sam drafted for production on field

St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher joined the show to talk about the decision to draft Michael Sam. Fisher explained why they were interested in Sam: “In Michael’s case, it was the production on the field. He was the SEC co-Defensive Player of the Year. You can’t neglect his production. That’s why he’s a Ram.”…

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Joel Klatt: Michael Sam’s lack of versatility a concern

Fox Sports 1’s Joel Klatt joined the show to help break down the NFL Draft. — Dan asked the biggest concern about Michael Sam. “His versatility … or lack thereof,” Klatt said. Klatt didn’t think there will be locker room issues – they don’t care about anything if a guy can help you win. Klatt…

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Wendell Pierce on The Wire, NFL Draft

Actor Wendell Pierce joined the show to talk acting and football. Pierce told great stories about playing Bunk on The Wire, including his virtuosity with the “Mother-F…. word.” He also weighed in on his Saints and the Draft. He Tweeted yesterday that the Jaguars would take Blake Bortles. Jaqs will take Bortles over Manzeil with…

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Daniel Jeremiah on how he was snowed by Jags GM

NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah joined the show to help break down the first round of the Draft. Jeremiah told a great story about talking to Jaguars GM David Caldwell. He was asking about players and when he got to quarterbacks, Caldwell said he had another call. Daniel said that Caldwell told him this morning that…

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Rebecca Lowe breaks down Premier League

NBC Sports soccer broadcaster Rebecca Lowe joined the show to talk about a huge weekend in the Premier League and much more. Lowe and Dan recount some stories from the Olympics, make fun of McLovin and discuss what terms are inappropriate on morning TV in England.

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Adam Schefter: Bortles biggest surprise, Carr will go to Raiders

ESPN’s Adam Schefter joined the show to break down the NFL Draft. Schefter said by far the biggest surprise was Jacksonville taking Blake Bortles. He said that the Jags probably could have traded down into the teens to get him, but they liked him so much, they didn’t want to get cute. Schefter said there’s…

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