Terry Stotts on Blazers’ success, Paul Allen’s yacht

Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts joined the show to talk about his early-season success and establishing themselves as a threat in the West. Stotts talked about his team’s style of play. He’s OK with an emphasis on jump shots at times because certain defenses, like Indianapolis, excel at defending in the paint and that’s…

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Michael Irvin: Cowboys do not have a lot of talent

NFL Network’s Michael Irvin (@michaelirvin88)  joined the show to talk about the Dallas Cowboys and more. Irvin “I don’t care how much someone loves you, 8-8 isn’t going to sustain. Especially when you’re holding a property like the Dallas Cowboys.” Irvin says he’s tired of the roller coaster. “Every Sunday after the game I’m so…

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New Washington coach Chris Petersen clears up rumors about other jobs

New Washington coach Chris Petersen joined the show to talk about why he left Boise State and much more. Petersen said that he didn’t come as close to taking bigger jobs earlier in his career. “There might have been some opportunities,” Petersen said. “The timing wasn’t right. The fit wasn’t right.” Dan asked Petersen if…

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Colts’ Pat McAfee doesn’t like punters being ‘defenseless’

Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) joined the show to talk about the recent controversy over Bengals punter Kevin Huber being ruled a defenseless player when he got injured against the Steelers. McAfee doens’t like it. “It kind of sets us back in the position,” McAfee said. “There’s this perception that punters and kickers aren’t…

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Julius Thomas impersonates Peyton Manning’s calls at the line

Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas joined the show to talk about his breakout season and much more. He impersonates Peyton Manning’s audible and brags about his hoops game. Here are some of Thomas’ lines: On Peyton Manning audibiling: “People don’t know how much pressure that is. You’re getting your mind right for the play.…

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Brian Hartline says internally Dolphins had no problems in locker room

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline joined the show to talk about their late-season push for the playoffs, the aftermath of the Richie Incognito-Jonathan Martin story and white receiver cliches. Here are some of Hartline’s quotes: On making a playoff push: “This is my fifth year. This is the most talented team I’ve ever been…

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Peyton Manning talks about winning SI Sportsman of the Year

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning joined Dan and Tony Dungy to talk about winning Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year. Manning said it was a great honor to be named Sportsman and isn’t sure he belongs in that incredible list. Manning talked about adjusting to the Broncos last year. “I was pretty surprised we had…

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