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Episodes
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
Bill O'Brien continued the Houston Texans disastrous offseason with another terrible trade. We analyze the Brandin Cooks deal...and explain why this was another bad decision by Texans coach and GM Bill O'Brien.
Rex Ryan threw his former quarterback Geno Smith under the bus earlier this week...saying Bill Belichick wouldn't have won Superbowls with Geno Smith instead of Tom Brady. Once again...Rex Ryan was 100% correct. We look at Ryan's comments and Geno Smith's reaction.
Jameis Winston is under the impression that Tampa releasing him for Tom Brady is a positive reflection on his career. We look back at some of Bruce Arians' comments and explain why Jameis Winston was going to be released by Tampa with or without Tom Brady.
The XFL will not be returning for the 2021 season. Will spring football ever work in America?
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Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
It's been nearly a month since Tom Brady and the New England Patriots parted ways. However...he's still finding it difficult to move on. We analyze Tom Brady's recent actions and his interview with Howard Stern.
Rex Ryan is being chastised for comments he made about Amari Cooper. Was Rex Ryan right or wrong?
ESPN re-aired the 2006 Monday Night Football game between the Falcons/Saints earlier this week...and it reminded us how important sports are to America. We explain how the Saints helped the city of New Orleans rebuild after Hurricane Katrina...and how sports will help the country recover after COVID-19.
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Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak has postponed the NBA and MLB seasons...but it's not expected to affect the NFL regular season. However...the NFL offseason has been suspended indefinitely. We explain how the suspension of offseason workouts and mini-camps can have a big impact on some teams in the NFL.
Could Tua Tagovailoa drop to the second round of the NFL Draft? We explain how this could be a likely scenario.
Aaron Rodgers has stated he wants to continue playing football in his 40s. Will that happen in Green Bay?
Drew Brees finds himself snubbed by the NFL....AGAIN.
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Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
The Miami Dolphins are rumored to be pursuing Joe Burrow. They're reportedly willing to trade three first round draft picks to Cincinnati for the right to draft Joe Burrow at #1. We explain why this potential deal makes little sense for both the Dolphins and Bengals.
Bill O'Brien has finally revealed why he traded DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals. MONEY. We go into detail as to why Hopkins should've been given more money by the Texans...and why this trade will have long-term ramifications on the future of the franchise.
The NBA is considering all options at this point as to the future of the 2019-20 season. We go over all potential options and explain which would be best for the NBA.
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Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Cam Newton is still without a team three weeks into free agency. We explain why the Panthers did him no favors waiting so long to release him.
It's official...the NFL has expanded from a 12 team to 14 team playoff field. Is more football a good thing...or will it hurt the quality of the NFL playoffs?
Could Sean Payton and the Saints be looking at a situation similar to what just happened with Tom Brady in New England? KC explains why 2020 is likely the final season for Drew Brees.
We dispel Frank Reich's notion that Philip Rivers is a better fit in Indianapolis than Tom Brady.
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Jameis Winston is having a difficult time finding a new NFL team. At this point...it's becoming clear that he's going to have to accept a backup role. Should the Saints give him a chance to resurrect his career? KC explains why New Orleans could be the perfect place for Jameis Winston.
Jerry Jones applied the franchise tag to Dak Prescott...but is once again attempting to offer him a long-term extension. The contract would make him the highest paid player in the NFL. Is Dak worth the money?
Will Jarrett Stidham be the starter for the New England Patriots? We explain why this is unlikely to happen.
The coronavirus delay could be a blessing in disguise for Major League Baseball.
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Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Deshaun Watson is clearly unhappy with Bill O'Brien trading DeAndre Hopkins. However...that's only the latest in a series of bad decisions made by the Texans coach and general manager. We go over the years of incompetence from Bill O'Brien and explain why he should be fired.
Cam Newton is struggling to find a team for next season. We explain the reason why the former league MVP has yet to find a new home.
With the lack of sports right now...speculation will be rampant the next 3-4 weeks surrounding the future of Joe Burrow. We dispel the latest rumor of Burrow going to Miami.
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Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Behind the Line #61: We're approaching two weeks now with no sports besides the UFC...and Dana White is catching grief for continuing to promote UFC events. KC explains why NBA and MLB need to follow Dana White's lead and continue with their regular seasons sooner rather than later.
In the span of one week...the NFC South became the toughest division in the NFL. We look at all the changes throughout the division. KC also gives his opinion why the Saints shouldn't give Alvin Kamara a contract extension this summer.
We go over the winner and losers in NFL free agency.
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Behind the Line #60: For the first time in their careers...both Cam Newton and Jameis Winston could be looking at backup roles next season. We explore the potential landing spots for each quarterback. Who is more likely to be a starter in 2020?
The Indianapolis Colts signed Philip Rivers to a one year contract worth $25 million. Was it a mistake to prematurely move on from Jacoby Brissett?
Another free agency period...another sense of excitement and false hope surrounds the Cleveland Browns. KC explains why fans of the Browns should hold off on their excitement.
Could the NBA adjust their calendar...moving the league year from December-August instead of October-June? What would this mean for Major League Baseball in America?
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Behind the Line Extra: As predicted the last two months on this podcast...Tom Brady announced Tuesday morning that he is leaving the New England Patriots. Where do Bill Belichick and the Patriots go from here? KC explains why he thinks they'll go into a full rebuild instead of going after a veteran quarterback.
Bill O'Brien made one of the worst trades in recent NFL history this week. Could this begin a domino effect that results in Deshaun Watson eventually wanting out of Houston?