Behind the Line

Kevin Durant Makes Shannon Sharpe Look Foolish

Although we're hard on Kevin Durant at times...today we're actually going to defend him. Earlier this week on Undisputed...Shannon Sharpe referenced an obviously fake quote from Kevin Durant to criticize him.

When Durant called him out on it...Shannon Sharpe did what women do best...he took his ball and went home. He eventually ended up blocking Kevin Durant on Twitter. We give you a complete breakdown of the scenario.

Then...we explain why Kevin Durant was right to defend himself publicly against Shannon Sharpe. We also give a reason why these millionaire athletes and sports media personalities are constantly looking foolish on social media.

Aaron Rodgers Relationship With Packers Deteriorating

Franchise quarterbacks in the NFL can sometimes be a catch-22. While having an elite quarterback almost guarantees making the playoffs every year...paying them maximum money can hinder the rest of the team.

The Green Bay Packers are facing this situation with Aaron Rodgers...and the relationship between he and the franchise is tense. Green Bay is claiming they can't improve the team in free agency because of Rodgers' contract.

We go over the options the Packers have...and explain why this could be a long season in Green Bay. Is 2021 Aaron Rodgers final year with the Packers?

Kyrie Irving & Kevin Durant Not Motivated to Win NBA Title

When James Harden forced the Houston Rockets to trade him to Brooklyn...there was one reason behind the trade. Harden wanted to add a NBA title to his resume. The pairing of Harden with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving essentially guaranteed at least an appearance in the NBA Finals...right?

Well...on paper that would be true. However...there are some serious concerns with the Nets going into the playoffs. Primarily...the lack of motivation with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. 

We explain our concerns with both Kyrie and KD...and how this could lead to problems with the Nets in the playoffs. We also explain why the lack of defense in Brooklyn could seriously impact their title hopes.

Is Bill Belichick On the Hot Seat?

For the first time in 20 years...Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots had a losing season. The Patriots went 6-10 last season...while Tom Brady led the historically bad Tampa Bay Buccaneers to their first Superbowl in nearly two decades.

Because of all of this...there are rumors that Bill Belichick is coaching for his job this season. Lavar Arrington stated this case earlier this week on Fox Sports 1. Arrington said Belichick's job is on the line in 2021.

We go over Lavar Arrington's comments...and explain why Belichick is NOT at risk of being fired in New England. We also explain the "whispers" Lavar Arrington mentions regarding Belichick and Brady...and how there would be no Tom Brady without Bill Belichick.

Lakers Continue to Slide Out of the NBA Playoff Picture

Since LeBron James was injured two weeks ago...along with the absence of Anthony Davis...the Los Angeles Lakers have slid two spots in the Western Conference standings. The Lakers are 4-7 without LeBron and AD...and are in serious trouble.

We highlight two players that have failed to step-up in the absence of LeBron and Anthony Davis. Both are considered to have loads of potential...and one was considered untradeable when Rob Pelinka was negotiating with the Pelicans two years ago.

We also explain why it might not be worth it to rush LeBron and AD back this season. Even with a healthy LeBron and Anthony Davis...are the Lakers legitimate title contenders?

Boston Celtics: Why Do the Celtics Suck This Season?

Going into the 2020-21 NBA season...the Boston Celtics were expected to be one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. However...over halfway through the season...the Celtics are sitting below .500 and barely clinging to the playoffs.

With two stars under 25 in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown...along with Kemba Walker...why are the Celtics struggling? Has Brad Stevens lost the locker room? Is it because they've been hit hard by injuries all season?

We explain why the Celtics have failed to meet expectations this season...and highlight the real reason expectations haven't been met in Boston.

Charles Barkley Becoming Leader of Anti-Woke Movement

30 years ago...Charles Barkley stoked controversy by starring in a commercial and telling the American public that he wasn't a role model. 30 years later...Charles Barkley is actually becoming a role model.

He was vocal against the woke movement last summer. Barkley was one of the few television personalities in sports media who wasn't afraid to speak out against the division that was being created by Black Lives Matter and politicians.

Barkley made headlines again during the Final Four broadcast. We go over his comments...and explain why once again Charles Barkley is spot-on. We also explain why wokeness in the NBA, MLB, and NFL might not be going away anytime soon.

Chicago Bears: Where Andy Dalton's NFL Career Will Die

The Chicago Bears are one of the most storied franchises in the NFL. However...with that long history comes the fact that the Bears have constantly botched the quarterback position. They haven't had a franchise quarterback since the 1950s.

We go over the recent quarterback history in Chicago...and explain how mismanagement has hurt the franchise. The Bears have one of the better defenses in the NFL every season...and still struggle to make the playoffs due to poor quarterback play.

Basically...Chicago is where NFL quarterback careers go to die. We explain why Andy Dalton isn't the answer for the Bears...and how Dalton...Matt Nagy...and GM Ryan Pace will be looking for jobs next season.

Major League Baseball: Why Are They Going Woke?

Major League Baseball has been on the decline in this country for 20+ years. The league was extremely popular in the 90s...but since the steroid scandal...television ratings for Major League Baseball have steadily declined.

We saw last summer how going woke can have a devastating impact on a sports league. When the NBA went woke...they experienced record low ratings for the NBA Finals at a time when many people were in quarantine.

With that being the case...why is Rob Manfred and Major League Baseball making the decision to go woke? We offer an explanation that you're not going to hear anywhere in the mainstream sports media.

JJ Redick Departure Could Impact Zion Williamson Future With Pelicans

The most important aspect in any relationship...whether business or personal...is trust. Once trust is broken...it's nearly impossible to get it back. According to JJ Redick...Pelicans general manager David Griffin isn't an executive that can be trusted.

Redick claims the Pelicans GM gave him his word that he would get him traded to a team in the northeast. Redick wanted to be closer to his family...and to end his career with a title contender. Instead...he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.

This is another instance of mismanagement in New Orleans...a franchise that has a history of not handling situations correctly. We explain how David Griffin has put the Pelicans in a horrible situation...and why this could have an impact on the future of Zion Williamson in New Orleans.