Quinn: Games Are Still Won in the Trenches

By Alan Guzzi | January 9, 2026

Fox Sports analyst Brady Quinn offered a grounded view on college football’s shifting landscape. He wouldn’t have thrown a flag late in Miami’s win over Ole Miss, citing contact both ways. Quinn praised Miami’s size and strength in the trenches, stressing that line play still wins games and is why portal linemen are so valuable.…

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Beards, Brains, and Ball

By Alan Guzzi | January 8, 2026

Ryan Fitzpatrick mixed humor and insight discussing life around the NFL. He joked he spends more time on his beard than his hair and reflected on Harvard being both a question mark and a benefit entering the league. Fitzpatrick sees pressure on Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love but rejects hot seat talk, and would be…

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Playoff Pressure Power Rankings

By Alan Guzzi | January 7, 2026

ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky broke down the NFL coaching and quarterback landscape. He likes the Falcons’ opening due to the offensive talent and the Giants’ long-term build but sees the Raiders as a weak opening. He doubts Deshaun Watson’s future in Cleveland and notes Lamar Jackson’s reduced rushing attempts were partly due to injury and…

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Whittingham Starts a New Chapter

By Alan Guzzi | January 6, 2026

New Michigan head football coach Kyle Whittingham sounded refreshed, not restless, as he explained why Michigan appealed to him at this stage of his career. He did not want to overstay his welcome at Utah and felt Michigan needed trust more than a rebuild. Whittingham said players are energized, resources are real, and winning is…

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Who’s the Best Quarterback over the Age of 55?

By Alan Guzzi | January 5, 2026

HOF NFL quarterback Steve Young joined DP with perspective only a Hall of Fame quarterback can provide, touching on everything from today’s quarterback driven league to the fear LT and Reggie White once struck into offenses. Young explained why close games are exactly what the NFL wants, why Myles Garrett’s talent is undeniable despite Cleveland’s…

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Garrett: Rivers Defying all Odds

By Alan Guzzi | December 23, 2025

Former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett marveled at the “magical” look of snow games and called cold weather a genuine home-field advantage for teams like the Bills and Bears. He recounted a brutally cold Sunday night in Chicago as his worst playing conditions and advised coaches to layer up without looking like the Michelin man.…

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Tucker Praises Jaguars’ Dominance

By Alan Guzzi | December 22, 2025

CBS Sports analyst Ross Tucker expressed strongest belief in the Jacksonville Jaguars among AFC contenders, citing Trevor Lawrence’s strong play, late-game control, and a dominant win over Denver, bolstered by weapons like Travis ETN, Jakobi Meyers, and Brian Thomas Jr. He criticized the controversial offensive pass interference that negated a Steelers touchdown against the Lions…

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