Posts Tagged ‘Feature 3’
Dane Brugler’s Early 2026 NFL Draft Outlook
In his early look at the 2026 NFL Draft class, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler highlighted Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza as the current favorite to be the first QB selected, comparing him to Jared Goff for his poise and accuracy. Looking ahead, he noted that Arch Manning and LaNorris Sellers, both potential returners, could headline a strong…
Read MoreSam & Jackson Reflect on NBA Legends
Phil Jackson and Sam Smith joined the show to reflect on their new book and the legends who shaped the NBA. From Rick Barry’s overlooked greatness to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s blend of skills and god-gifted talent, the two shared a ton of memories. Jackson recalled managing Dennis Rodman’s big personality and called Christian Lattner one of…
Read MoreGut vs Analytics
Fresh off a World Series repeat, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reflected on another championship run defined by trust and gut decisions. Roberts credited his players for stepping up under pressure and admitted pinch-hitting Miguel Rojas was a gut call and the kind that analytics can’t always measure. Roberts praised Shohei Ohtani’s “killer mindset” and likened…
Read MoreStreaming’s Billion-Dollar Battle Hurts Fans Most
Andrew Marchand broke down the growing tension between sports networks and streaming platforms, calling it a billion-dollar battle where the losers are the consumers. Marchand says both sides are stubborn and driven by leverage and profits, not loyalty. On baseball, he praised MLB’s momentum after a strong World Series that should give them some momentum…
Read MoreTucker: Bijan Robinson Deserves McCaffrey-Level Touches
Ross Tucker joined DP to talk all things NFL, and he’s still shaking his head at the Ravens-Dolphins line. How healthy can Lamar be after missing last week? Tucker doesn’t see a future for Mike McDaniel in Miami, suggesting owner Stephen Ross might avoid firing him in season just to dodge a hot interim coach…
Read MoreMillar: “You Just Can’t Pitch to Ohtani”
Kevin Millar says what Shohei Ohtani is doing just doesn’t make sense. The MLB Network analyst believes Ohtani might have reached Barry Bonds territory, a point where you simply can’t pitch to him. “You don’t want him to make you pay by hitting one in the parking lot,” Millar joked. He added that Max Scherzer’s…
Read MoreTesh Performs Roundball Rock
John Tesh, the man behind the iconic Roundball Rock, joined DP and shared the wild story of how the NBA on NBC theme came to life. Tesh said the tune came to him in the middle of the night, he literally called his own answering machine to hum the melody before he forgot it. Tesh…
Read MoreHorney Explains “Operation Royal Flush”
Front Office Sports’ Ben Horney joined to break down the shocking allegations involving Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier. Billups is reportedly linked to “Operation Royal Flush,” a high-stakes poker scheme where unsuspecting players were lured into games rigged against them. Horney said the operation dates back a few years, when Billups was still a former…
Read MoreTucker: Woody Johnson Made Things Worse
Ross Tucker joined the show today to talk all things NFL, starting with the chaos in Minnesota. He said the Vikings wanted Sam Darnold back, and even offered Daniel Jones more guaranteed money than Indy due to their concerns around JJ McCarthy. Tucker also ripped Jets owner Woody Johnson for taking a shot at Justin…
Read MoreMiller Tabs Knicks as Eastern Conference Favorites
Reggie Miller joined DP to break down the biggest NBA storylines heading into the season. He said the league’s parity continues with no back-to-back champs in seven years. Miller believes the Lakers’ future depends on LeBron’s health and leadership as Luka Doncic takes center stage. He also tabbed the Knicks as the best team in…
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