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Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla have been friends for nearly 20 years, first connecting in college and growing up together as producers and hosts on Chicago’s ESPN 1000. Their show possesses a natural chemistry – smart, fast and fun. It feels like two lifelong friends inviting you into the conversation.From breaking news to fearless takes, they mix insider knowledge with humor and an immersive approach, covering the NFL and the biggest viral sports moments, in the moment. With listener calls that literally keep fans at the center of the conversations and a strong digital presence, Bleck & Abdalla deliver a midday sports escape that’s as entertaining as it is connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Lund, in for Bleck and Abdalla, declares New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye the 2025 NFL MVP over Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Also, why the San Francisco 49ers vs. Chicago Bears game on Sunday Night Football was awesome, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold gives John pause and did Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton indirectly throw shade at the Patriots? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Lund in for Bleck and Abdalla reacting to the breaking news on New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs and how it may affect quarterback Drake Maye. John owns his jinxing of the Los Angeles Rams as quarterback Matthew Stafford lost the NFL MVP award last night, and considers if the recently injured Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is the most important athlete in team sports. Is more on the line in the Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game other than a playoff spot? John evaluates the NFL quarterbacks headed to the playoffs in his Confidence-O-Meter, discusses if the Denver Broncos a fraudulent potential #1 seed and ranks the careers of today’s birthday boys: golf legend Tiger Woods, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and baseball icon Sandy Koufax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Lund in for Bleck and Abdalla on the last day of 2025, discussing the best sports story of the year. Also, John argues after last night’s Alamo Bowl that we should still enjoy non-playoff college football bowl games even without stakes. John looks ahead to Ohio State and Miami tonight. What are the fatal flaws of the NFL playoff teams and where could the coaching carousel take us? Are you more excited to watch the College Football Playoff or this weekend’s big NFL games between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers, the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens? Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian, Arkansas Men’s Basketball coach John Calipari and Purdue Men’s Basketball coach Matt Painter vented about the state of college athletics with NIL and transfer rules, are college coaches just middle management now?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Lund in for Bleck and Abdalla, was rest vs. rust a factor in Miami’s win over Ohio State last night in the College Football Playoff?  We play the game that’s sweeping the nation, once a year, what do you want to see more of and less of in sports in 2026? Is quarterback Joe Burrow being cryptic about wanting to leave the Cincinnati Bengals? Should quarterback Aaron Rodgers retire from the NFL if the Pittsburgh Steelers lose to the Baltimore Ravens? If 2026 becomes Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’s farewell tour, who becomes the face of the NBA? Christmas Day numbers for the were up huge for the NBA, yet dwarfed by the NFL. What are you most looking forward to in sports in 2026? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Lund in for Bleck and Abdalla, after yesterday’s College Football Playoff games, should Indiana’s turnaround be made into a movie? In the Sugar Bowl, Georgia always seems to win those types of games. But somehow, it’s Ole Miss, without new LSU coach Lane Kiffin, that beats them? Was Nick Saban listening to the show yesterday? Is Heisman Trophy Winner Fernando Mendoza authentic or the next “Mr. Unlimited” Russell Wilson? Did Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit accidentally hurt Alabama coach Kalen DeBour’s chances of survival after their loss in the Rose Bowl? In the NFL, who needs to win and secure the #1 seed more: the San Francisco 49ers or the Seattle Seahawks? Has Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson turned down the noise on his future? Was the old College Football voting system better than the College Football Playoff? What will we be talking about Monday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bleck and Abdalla’s debut show on Westwood One Sports falls on Black Monday as the guys react to the NFL coaching news with the Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders and Arizona Cardinals all making changes. After last night’s loss, should John Harbaugh be out as Baltimore Ravens coach to give star quarterback Lamar Jackson a new coach? Tom Brady is on the clock with the #1 pick in the NFL Draft. Should he select Indiana’s Heisman Trophy Winner Fernando Mendoza or Oregon’s Dante Moore as the Raiders new quarterback? And should star edge rusher Maxx Crosby be on the move to help start the Raiders’ rebuild? Could Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott be coaching for his job this weekend? Are the Denver Broncos as bad as a #1 seed as you can remember? Is quarterback Bo Nix setup for playoff success more than Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears? The Carolina Panthers are in the playoffs with a losing record; is it time for the NFL to eliminate automatic home playoff games for division winners? Which wild card team has the best chance of winning on Wild Card weekend? Who has more momentum heading into the NFL Playoffs, the Jacksonville Jaguars or the Houston Texans? Is anyone happy with having to watch Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend? This NFL season set a record for the number of close games, what does that mean heading into the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abdalla is losing his mind at the idea Matt Ryan could join Troy Aikman and Tom Brady as working for NFL teams while being NFL broadcasters. Jerry Jones has found the latest scapegoat for his Dallas Cowboys, this time defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. Did the Philadelphia Eagles make a mistake not trying to win their regular season finale? Which quarterback is under more pressure to win this weekend: Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills or Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers? The television networks all wanted the Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers playoff game, and the NFL awarded it to Amazon. The Oklahoma City Thunder were throttled by the Charlotte Hornets last night. Considering their recent losses, is there any reason for the defending champions to be concerned? Who is going into the NFL Playoffs with the least momentum: the Bears, the Packers, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Denver Broncos or the Carolina Panthers? Are the Seattle Seahawks now the favorite to win the Super Bowl? How legitimate a threat are the Jacksonville Jaguars? Westwood One Sports’ Kevin Harlan believes the Eagles are the team to beat and also likes the Steelers momentum, Bleck and Abdalla react to Kevin's thoughts looking ahead to Wild Card Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Harbaugh is out as head coach in Baltimore, will the Ravens find out it’s not always greener on the side? Should quarterback Lamar Jackson be shouldering some of the blame? Is Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores the best candidate for Baltimore? What about Kliff Kingsbury, could he be the right guy to maximize Jackson? Which young NFL quarterback will have the best weekend as the playoffs begin? Would Indiana coach Curt Cignetti be a better NFL candidate than Harbaugh? Who is the NFL MVP, Drake Maye of the New England Patriots or Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Chargers? Deep thoughts on Tiger Woods throwing himself a 50th birthday party. How much did Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s departure affect the Detroit Lions? Lynnell Willingham from Westwood One Sports Night joined the guys to discuss the buzz around Harbaugh’s departure around the Maryland area. Abdalla got some good new on Matt Ryan and could muting your least favorite football announcer be on the way?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Miami Dolphins have fired coach Mike McDaniel, are they the leader now to hire former Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh? Who should you be cheering for tonight in the College Football Playoff? Ole Miss to stick it to Lane Kiffin, or Miami to setup a better National Championship Game with Indiana? The Atlanta Hawks traded Trae Young to the Washington Wizards, is Young the first player to request being traded to Washington? What does McDaniel’s exit mean for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa? Is Miami now the second-best job open behind Baltimore? How do the NFL coaching openings stack up? Cutting off someone with a wave: courteous, jerk or alpha move? Bleck and Abdalla make their predictions for tonight’s College Football Playoff game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miami wins a thriller over Ole Miss but was Trinidad Chambliss’ crew hosed on no pass interference being called the last play? Who is under more pressure in the NFL this weekend: Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen? His coach Sean McDermott? Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams? Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur? Westwood One Sports’ Mike Mayock joined the guys to preview NFL Wild Card weekend including the game he’ll be calling between the Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars. Is this the best weekend in sports with the College Football Playoff semifinal games and NFL Wild Card Weekend? Is the time for Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback Justin Herbert to finally advance in the playoffs against the New England Patriots? Which playoff team’s fatal flaw is the most difficult to overcome? Who is the best quarterback on the field in the Philadelphia Eagles vs. San Francisco 49ers game: Jalen Hurts or Brock Purdy? Following last night’s performance, a ruling came out that Chambliss cannot return to college next year. With the QB Class of 2024 well represented in the NFL Playoffs, how would they be re-drafted if teams knew then, what they know now? Who will face the Hurricanes in the National Championship Game as Indiana prepares to face Oregon tonight in the College Football Playoff. Should Indiana coach Curt Cignetti consider a move to the NFL? Are the defending Super Bowl Champion Eagles flying under the radar? Bleck and Abdalla’s official weatherman Chris Bianchi joined the show to look at how the element could affect the Bears/Packers game and the Los Angeles Rams vs. Carolina Panthers matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bleck is now a yeller?! He was at Solider Field in the crowd for the Chicago Bears epic comeback against the Green Bay Packers. Is Bears coach Ben Johnson bringing back old school sports rivalries of hatred against Packers coach Matt LaFleur? Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is the most dynamic player in football, carrying the team to a playoff win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Championship defense ended the way we expected it to with the offense sputtering in their loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Will Eagles receiver A.J. Brown now be traded? Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford’s performance against the Carolina Panthers solidified why he should be the Most Valuable Player of the NFL this season. Who should the New England Patriots be rooting for tonight: The Houston Texans with quarterback C.J. Stroud or future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers? Can Los Angeles Chargers quarterback be considered elite without winning a playoff game after his loss last night to the Patriots? The biggest headline from the NFL’s Wild Card Weekend was the way the Bears won their game against the Packers with Caleb Williams showing why he will be an elite quarterback. Who wins tonight’s playoff game in Pittsburgh between the Steelers and Texans? Will it be Rodgers last game if they lose, or could he return next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Pittsburgh Steelers loss last night to the Houston Texans in the NFL Playoffs, could quarterback Aaron Rodgers find himself returning to the league on another team?  Who has the best defense remaining in the playoffs: the Texans, the Seattle Seahawks or the Denver Broncos? How will Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen matchup against the Broncos defense? Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy thinks the NFL playoff scheduling is unfair, does he have a point? The Dallas Mavericks are considering trading the injured Anthony Davis to an NBA playoff contender he could join for the postseason, will he be moved? Which NFL Playoff teams are playing with house money? Could Rodgers replace J.J. McCarthy as the quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings? Breaking news comes down during the show that Mike Tomlin is stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers! Where will Tomlin head, and are the Steelers now the best opening? Could Tomlin be the next John Madden if he were to go into the television booth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Giants got their guy, can former Baltimore Ravens coach Jim Harbaugh help quarterback Jaxson Dart take the G-Men from worst to first? Which team should we be most confident in advancing this weekend in the NFL Playoffs: the Seattle Seahawks or the Los Angeles Rams? How much will quarterback Dante Moore’s decision to return to Oregon affect the NFL Draft? Can Harbaugh change the way Dart plays to help him stay healthy? Can the Denver Broncos make history this weekend with the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Patrick Surtain, beating the reigning Most Valuable Player, Josh Allen, for the first time in an NFL Playoff game? If Allen doesn’t win the Super Bowl this year, is he headed towards becoming the Dan Marino of this generation? Should we be buying or selling Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud heading into this weekend’s game against the New England Patriots? Does the NFL need to change the firing and hiring calendar of coaches until after the Super Bowl? What’s the fakest city in the country? Should the Green Bay Packers move on from coach Matt LaFleur? Who has the more impressive worst-to-first jump that’s hosting a playoff game this weekend: the New England Patriots or the Chicago Bears? Broncos coach Sean Payton is trying to coach up fans on when to make noise this weekend against the Bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A day after the huge news that Mike Tomlin is leaving his post as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, what is next for the former Super Bowl winner and his now former team? Bleck and Abdalla match the hottest NFL coaching candidates with the right opening. With all of their injuries, why are the Buffalo Bills favored against the top seeded Denver Broncos? What would a return of All Pro linebacker Fred Warner mean for the San Francisco 49ers in their game with the Seattle Seahawks? Will the Houston Texans defense be able to force New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye into turnovers? Is offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles the best assistant coaching opening in the NFL because of Jalen Hurts? Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman should consider leaving for one of the premiere NFL jobs like the Steelers or Baltimore Ravens openings. Who is the best coach remaining in the NFL playoffs: Kyle Shanahan of the 49ers, Sean Payton of the Broncos or Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams? The Charlotte Hornets are retiring Dell Curry’s number, what about Alonzo Mourning or Larry Johnson? Breaking news comes down that Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to school next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Quarterback Josh Allen leads the Buffalo Bills into Denver to face the Broncos tomorrow with a clear path to the Super Bowl, is that the top storyline of the NFL Playoff weekend? Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is now questionable for tomorrow’s game, how could that impact the San Francisco 49ers chances at pulling the upset? Could “Bear Weather” in Chicago have a drastic impact on Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams offense in their matchup with the Bears? If Drake Maye manages to put up points for the New England Patriots, can C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans keep pace? The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Kyle Tucker, should baseball fans be pointing their fingers at their owners of their favorite team for not spending? Is Bills coach Sean McDermott coaching for his job tomorrow in Denver? With John Harbaugh set to become coach of the New York Giants, who is the best remaining NFL coaching candidate? Is former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel the right guy to get Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens to the Super Bowl? Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Rosman implied the team won’t trade A.J. Brown, is that a mistake? What are the NFC and AFC Championship Games the NFL and television networks are rooting for? If this weekend’s game are close in the fourth quarter, who has the advantage? The guys make their predictions for the NFL Divisional Round games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean McDermott is out as Buffalo Bills coach, was his fate predetermined before their loss to the Denver Broncos? Who is the right coach to take over and help star Josh Allen get over the hump? Is it time for officials in the TV booth to go away? Despite the Chicago Bears loss to the Los Angeles Rams, has Caleb Williams established himself as a top quarterback? Did Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud single handedly cost his team the game against the New England Patriots? Should Patriots coach Mike Vrabel be concerned by the turnovers from his quarterback Drake Maye? The College Football Playoff National Championship Game is tonight with Miami and Indiana, is it being buried with all of the NFL news? With the injury to quarterback Bo Nix, should Broncos fans feel more hope or heartbreak as Jarrett Stidham prepares to start the AFC Championship Game. Is McDermott a good fit for any other NFL openings? What was the biggest storyline of the NFL’s divisional round playoff games? Is Bears receiver D.J. Moore to blame for the interception that lead to the team’s loss? The guys make their predictions for tonight’s championship game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indiana Hoosiers are the champions of college football, how amazing is this turnaround compared to some of the other major stories in sports history? Is the Tennessee Titans hire of Robert Saleh as their head coach this offseason’s version of the New England Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel last offseason? Did the Miami Dolphins make an uninspiring hire with Jeff Hafley? What is the more interesting “Mike vs. Sean” coaching matchup in the NFL this weekend? Mike MacDonald and the Seattle Seahawks vs. Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams or Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots vs. Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos? Who is America rooting for in this weekend’s games? How much could a potential return of running back J.K. Dobbins help Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham this weekend? LeBron James wasn’t named an NBA All Star starter, is this officially the changing of the guard? And what the heck is NBA Rivalries week? Have the Patriots had another easy path to the Super Bowl? Are remaining teams with NFL openings waiting on the Rams to lose to hire their assistants? Curt Cignetti eats how much Chipotle?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula ran the bus over his former coach Sean McDermott and current receiver Keon Coleman this morning. Should Bills offensive coordinator now begin focusing on other openings like the Las Vegas Raiders? Has the Bills opening gone from the best to the worst? New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says the NFL is going to 18 regular season games with every team getting an international game, will this lead to more injuries? Former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is taking over as offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers, can he keep quarterback Justin Herbert healthy? Should we buy or sell stock in New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart under the direction of new coach John Harbaugh? Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is not a fan of new Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski from their days on the Cleveland Browns. Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones have been named to the Baseball Hall of Fame, is some cheating okay but not all cheating? Could the Baltimore Ravens trade star quarterback Lamar Jackson to the Las Vegas Raiders? Is Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams about to become all-time royalty in the Windy City? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the biggest drop off for the Denver Broncos from Bo Nix to Jarrett Stidham be Nix’s ability to avoid sacks? Mike Golic of Westwood One Sports joined the guys to look ahead at Sunday’s Conference Championship games. Is the NFC Championship between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams being overshadowed this week by the AFC Championship between the Broncos and New England Patriots? Is everyone including former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss sick of LeBron James? Why is the Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator position still unfilled? How well will former Rams Super Bowl MVP and current Seattle Seahawks receiver Cooper Kupp play against his former team on Sunday? The Broncos and Buffalo Bills game drew crazy numbers for CBS. The NFL’s finalists for MVP have been announced, but an ESPN list of the Top 100 candidates omitting Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has the boys irked. In light of recent events, how far as the Bills coaching opening fallen? What happened with the San Francisco 49ers and receiver Brandon Aiyuk?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Baltimore Ravens have hired former Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their new head coach. Is he the right guy to connect with quarterback Lamar Jackson? Can you lock-in a backup job while you interview for another job you’d rather have? That’s what former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is doing after agreeing to the Chargers offensive coordinator, but interviewing for the Buffalo Bills head coaching job. Could Philip Rivers go from playing quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts to Bills coach? Should Denver Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham play aggressively on Sunday in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots? Could the NFC Championship Game between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams be a better game than the Super Bowl? No defense gets to the quarterback as well as the Broncos, will they be able to get to Patriots quarterback Drake Maye on Sunday? Of the remaining coaches, which would you rather have leading your team: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, Broncos coach Sean Payton, Rams coach Sean McVay or Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald? Are NFL playoff games better in outdoor stadiums with the weather affecting the environment? Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James responds to this week’s report on his relationship with former team owner Jeanie Buss. The guys make their predictions for NFL Conference Championship Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super Bowl 60 is set: the New England Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks. The NFC Championship Game was an amazing one, but the Los Angeles Rams’ special teams cost them a trip to the Super Bowl. Denver Broncos coach backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham showed why he’s a backup on his turnover, so should Sean Payton get slack on his decision to go for it on 4th and 1? Does Patriots quarterback Drake Maye deserve more credit for managing the game with the weather? The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired Mike McCarthy as their new head coach, why isn’t he considered on the same level as new New York Giants coach John Harbaugh? After this win in the NFC Championship Game, is it time for Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold to receive his flowers? Are the Seahawks and Rams the two best teams in football? Would the Broncos have beaten the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game if quarterback Bo Nix was healthy? Are the Patriots now firmly the best franchise in the history of the NFL?  Are the Seahawks and Rams now the NFL’s best rivalry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Brady is the new head coach of the Buffalo Bills, after what owner Terry Pegula said last week?! Conference Championships on neutral sites? Is this a terrible idea? Brian Daboll is going to be the Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator, if he doesn’t get the Las Vegas Raiders coaching job. What’s the better fit? Who is already better than they were after their season ended, and who is worse? Does anyone want to coach the Cleveland Browns and Pro Bowl quarterback Shedeur Sanders? Abdalla evaluates the fashion of the new Super Bowl line of Abercrombie and Fitch apparel. Mike McCarthy is introduced as the new coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, does he want to reunite with Aaron Rodgers as his quarterback? Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid gave Matt Nagy a vote of confidence, while showing him the door? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd Monken is the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Did he take a job that no one else wanted? Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is not a first ballot Hall of Famer, were the voters who didn’t elect him taking out personal feelings on him? The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly open to trading Giannis Antetokounmpo, is this bad for the NBA? Tennessee Titans fans should be livid about Super Bowl 60. Any reason to believe Monken will be more successful in Cleveland than other coaches? Abdalla’s conspiracy theory is Jordon Hudson orchestrated Belichick not being voted into the Hall of Fame. Antetokounmpo’s family has acquired real estate in Chicago, could he be Bulls bound? Should New York Giants fans be relieved Monken won’t follow John Harbaugh to the Big Apple? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More fallout from former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick not getting into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. How will the ripple effect also hit candidates like former Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan and Green Bay Packers coach Mike Holmgren? A day after the Cleveland Browns hired Todd Monken as their coach, the hire is looking even worse. Do you feel sorry for Browns star Myles Garrett? Will Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James leave for a homecoming with the Cleveland Cavaliers after the season? Could karma catch up to the Patriots in the Super Bowl now that their quarterback Drake Maye is dealing with an injury? Will newly hired NFL coaches win more or less games than their teams did a year ago? What’s going on with Broncos coach Sean Payton and his quarterback Bo Nix? Where is the best fit for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo if he is traded? Should the San Antonio Spurs consider offering Victor Wembanyama for Antetokounmpo? Bleck is back on his soapbox trying to save bad weather NFL playoff games. Abdalla has zoo news you can use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady says he stood on the table for wide receiver Keon Coleman, why would owner Terry Pegula hire Brady after backing the bus up over Coleman? The Cleveland Browns and new coach Todd Monken seem to be endorsing Shedeur Sanders as their quarterback. The Royal Rumble is this weekend, how could we apply Royal Rumble rules to real sports? The Minnesota Vikings fired GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, is this because the Vikings moved on from quarterback Sam Darnold to keep J.J. McCarthy? The Vikings move is the latest for the NFC North as the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears have seen executives and coaches leave. If you could “fix” any snub in any Hall of Fame, who would it be? Can we send Abdalla on an adventure around San Francisco next week? Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco is now a Pro Bowler joining Sanders? Who is the best NFL coaching hire of the last five years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re live from Radio Row at Super Bowl 60 in San Francisco! Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is set to be the next coach of the Las Vegas Raiders while Los Angeles Raiders offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur will be taking over the Arizona Cardinals. Which will have more success in year one? If the Seahawks win this Sunday, are they set up to become the NFL’s next dynasty? Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been named to the NBA All-Star team, is it a deserving nod? Craig Cass and Chris Kael from The Beardo and Weirdo Podcast joined the show from Radio Row. Are too many people writing off the New England Patriots in Sunday’s game? Longtime NFL broadcaster Solomon Wilcots joined the guys from Radio Row to look ahead to Sunday’s Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day two from Radio Row in San Francisco at Super Bowl 60. First Bill Belichick, now New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was not elected into the Hall of Fame. Former All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman joins the guys from Radio Row to look ahead to Sunday. Abdalla’s “Soup-er Week” is off and running. Former Kansas City Chiefs OC Matt Nagy is taking over the same role with the New York Giants. Our colleague from Westwood One Sports Ross Tucker joined the show to preview the Super Bowl. Former WWE Champion Big E joined us from Radio Row to talk football. Could Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo be on his way to the Chicago Bears? Seattle Seahawks legend Patrick Kerney joined the show from Radio Row to discuss his former team’s chances in the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day three from Super Bowl Radio Row in San Francisco. Bleck and Abdalla went to the Madden Media Party last night, but still had time to watch NFL Pro Bowl highlights! Plus “Soup-er Week” continues with Abdalla’s latest soup review. Our Westwood One colleague Mike Mayock joined the guys to preview Sunday’s game. Former Ravens Tight Ends Todd Heap and Dennis Pitta came on with the fellas at Radio Row. We react to the breaking news of Anthony Davis being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards. New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis previewed the Super Bowl from Radio Row. Former linebacker Lorenzo Alexander joined the guys to look ahead to Sunday’s game. Former NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia also jumped on with the guys at Radio Row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall of Fame former Buffalo Bills receiver Andre Reed with Bleck and Abdalla on Radio Row from Super Bowl 60 in San Francisco! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports analyst and former New England Patriots defensive back Logan Ryan with Bleck and Abdalla on Radio Row from Super Bowl 60 in San Francisco! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Jets quarterback Hendon Hooker with Bleck and Abdalla on Radio Row from Super Bowl 60 in San Francisco! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s our final day from Super Bowl 60 in San Francisco. Yesterday, the guys got the chance to leave Radio Row and hang out with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield. Former Bucs star and NFL Network analyst Gerald McCoy joined us to look ahead to the game. Former Chicago Bears guard and CBS Sports analyst Kyle Long hopped on with the guys to preview the game. Former Denver Broncos safety Nick Ferguson and Patrick Mahomes’ agent Leigh Steinberg came on to talk about the Super Bowl. Will we see touchdowns from the defense or special teams on Sunday from the New England Patriots or Seattle Seahawks? NFL host Lindsay Rhodes gave her thoughts on the matchup and former Seahawks and Patriots linebacker Chad Brown previewed the Super Bowl between his former teams. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton took us into the helmet of what an NFL quarterback hears before the snap. The NFL’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills came on to talk about what the league learned from injury data this season. The fellas made their final predictions for Super Bowl 60. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day four from Radio Row at Super Bowl 60 featured several Hall of Famers including former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis who opened the show. Our Westwood One colleague and former Denver Broncos tackle Ryan Harris joined us to preview Sunday’s game. Longtime NFL broadcaster Chris Myers stopped by before the guys welcomed Chicago Bears legendary return man and Hall of Famer Devin Hester. Who could be an x-factor from the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on Sunday? New York Giants legend Victor Cruz came on the show before Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher. Our Westwood One Colleague and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner previewed the Super Bowl as did former Tennessee Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super Bowl 60 is in the books, with the Seattle Seahawks dominating the New England Patriots. Sam Darnold didn’t have to do much, but he did enough to be a champion. Where does the Seahawks team rank among some of the greatest defensive teams of all-time like the 1985 Chicago Bears, 2000 Baltimore Ravens, 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2013 Seahawks and 2015 Denver Broncos? How did San Francisco stack up as a Super Bowl host city? NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joined Westwood One Sports before the Super Bowl and hinted at more international expansion; what would that look like? After winning the Super Bowl, Darnold has completed one of the great redemption stories in NFL history. Is the future still bright for Drake Maye and the Patriots? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New England Patriots tackle Will Campbell spoke publicly following his performance in the Super Bowl, was the offensive line at larger fault for the loss than Drake Maye’s play? NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told Westwood One Sports left the door open for international expansion, what sort of logistical challenges could that create? The NBA is also considering expansion, with Seattle and Las Vegas the likely homes of new teams. Heading into the offseason does the NFC West clearly have the best division in football with the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks, the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers? Abdalla has a chance to take a shot on Gen Z, and he doesn’t pass it up. Could the NFL be doing away with the onside kick? How do we now evaluate the 2018 quarterback class of Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and new Super Bowl Champion Sam Darnold? What NFL teams should be feeling sick after the way Super Bowl 60 played out? Former NFL coach Herm Edwards commented if the Seahawks can be the NFL’s next dynasty. Klint Kubiak is introduced as the new coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker is set to hit free agency, how much would his departure hurt the Seahawks? How do the Seahawks stack up with other recent Super Bowl Champions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Klint Kubiak has taken over as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, will the team be trading star pass rusher Maxx Crosby? Are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the best value bet right now to win next year’s Super Bowl? What about the Cincinnati Bengals? The city of Seattle isn’t excusing students for the Seahawks Super Bowl parade today, fair or foul? An Olympian got a little too honest after his performance. Can Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels bounce back next year from an injury-derailed 2025 season? Coming off his Super Bowl loss, should we be buying or selling stock on quarterback Drake Maye? Do you want your favorite team’s rival to be good so that the rivalry means more? Is society overrating the 90s a bit? Who are the Pittsburgh Steelers willing to wait on to be their quarterback next season? Is San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama the best show in sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the Philadelphia Eagles bring in a quarterback to compete with Jalen Hurts in addition to trading A.J. Brown? Should the Las Vegas Raiders consider trading the first overall pick in the NFL Draft? Raiders star Maxx Crosby continues to be the subject of trade rumors, could part of the issue be team owner Tom Brady’s trainer Alex Guerrero? The Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl parade was unfiltered, and Bleck and Abdalla are here for it. How many NFL free agents will have the franchise tag placed on them this offseason? The Chicago Bears are receiving strong grades for last year’s NFL Draft, does that set them up for more success in 2026? Could Derek Carr unretire and play quarterback in the NFL this season? San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle commented on the conspiracy theories surrounding the team’s practice facility. Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant called out Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers and Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets ahead of NBA All-Star Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA All-Star Weekend is in the books, but somehow Bleck and Abdalla didn’t get the memo on Saturday it was earlier in the day due to the Olympics. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver commented over the weekend on tanking, how can the league fix the issue? The Miami Dolphins made moves today including the release of receiver Tyreek Hill and pass rusher Bradley Chubb, will quarterback Tua Tagovailoa be next? Will the Dallas Cowboys use the franchise tag to trade star receiver George Pickens? San Diego Padres star Manny Machado loves their rival Los Angeles Dodgers continuing to spend, is he right or wrong? Could the New York Jets be a good fit for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray? Are the Chicago Bears the best landing spot for Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby? Should the San Francisco 49ers reconsider trading quarterback Mac Jones to another team like the Minnesota Vikings? Should the NBA stick with their new All-Star format or go back to East vs. West? Should the Jacksonville Jaguars play Travis Hunter on offense and defense? Does Michael Jordan’s Dayton 500 win add to his sports legacy? Would eliminating the NBA Draft help or hurt the league? Could Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis be a superstar on a new team as a starter? Should more NFL teams be looking to upgrade their quarterbacks than expected this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray be a good fit taking over the Minnesota Vikings? On the eve of NBA All-Star Weekend, the problem of tanking is dominating the conversation. Bleck and Abdalla have a way to fix it. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has been granted another year of eligibility, is he making a mistake returning to school? Retired quarterback Derek Carr says he’d return to the NFL for a chance to win a Super Bowl, who would be the right team? What is the biggest problem facing the NBA right now? How will the NFL opening the season in Melbourne effect scheduling? The guys have Valentines Day advice for this weekend. Future Hall of Famer Chris Paul announced his retirement, how will he be remembered? We had more discussion from this week’s talk about the future of Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Quarterback Malik Willis is free agency’s best quarterback, where should he sign? The Cleveland Browns? The Minnesota Vikings? How about replacing Aaron Rodgers on the Pittsburgh Steelers? Are the Indianapolis Colts the best home for Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson? Which NFL teams have the most cap space, and how aggressive should they be? With the news Tony Clark is stepping down from the union, is baseball clearly headed for a long work stoppage? How will a change at offensive coordinator affect Sam Darnold and the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks? With the most cap room in the NFL, are Robert Saleh and the Tennessee Titans set to be very aggressive surrounding Cam Ward with talent? Former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has an idea on how to fix the NBA with all of the recent discussion on tanking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was a guest on Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby’s podcast. Could they be teammates in Chicago next season? The Kansas City Chiefs restructured quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ contract, could they make a move for a big free agent like Cincinnati Bengals star Trey Hendrickson? NFL news that dropped today already has Abdalla out on the San Francisco 49ers this season. Can new Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle help star quarterback Lamar Jackson get even better? Is Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen taking a page from University of Colorado coach Deion Sanders’ book as it relates to the two-way talents of Travis Hunter? The NBA is considering a one-on-one or two-versus-two addition to All-Star Weekend, will anyone participate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team USA won the gold medal in hockey at the Olympics, have we already seen the best story in sports this year? With the NFL Scouting Combine coming up, how much movement can we expect to pickup as general managers get together? Will the Cincinnati Bengals use the franchise tag on star Trey Henderickson with the intent to trade him? It’s appearing more likely quarterback Aaron Rodgers is going to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, can they compete with Rodgers and coach Mike McCarthy reunited? The Atlanta Falcons placed the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts while the Dallas Cowboys are expected to tag wide receiver George Pickens. Can Pitts realize his full potential in Atlanta? How will Dallas replace Pickens’ production if they trade him? Who was the biggest American star of the Olympics: Alysa Liu, Connor Hellebuyck or Jack Hughes? Presumed top pick Francisco Mendoza is not planning to throw at the NFL Scouting Combine this week, does that affect your view of him? Charles Barkley has a unique plan to stop tanking in the NBA, could it work? At the unveiling of his statue with the Los Angeles Lakers, Pat Riley said he wishes coaches went back to wearing suits. What does fashion expert Abdalla think about the matter? Looking across the NFL, what teams are still in a Super Bowl window? It looks as though the NFL won’t be banning the tush push, is that the right decision? Could Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham be named NBA MVP this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where is the most likely future home of Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby? The Chicago Bears, the Dallas Cowboys, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or the Los Angeles Chargers? Adam Silver is kicking around different options to stop NBA teams from tanking, Bleck has an idea that would solve the issue. Is tanking even the biggest issue facing the NBA? Indiana coach Curt Cignetti has a new contract, is he the best coach in college football? The NFL Scouting Combine is next week, what storylines will we be watching for in Indianapolis? Should the Raiders be considering trading the #1 pick in the NFL Draft instead of selecting Fernando Mendoza? Who will be the most impactful NFL free agent, who isn’t a free agent yet? What veteran wide receiver will make the biggest impact on a new team next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have early win totals in for the 2026 NFL season. What teams stand out among the highest win totals, and among the lowest win totals? Is new Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle sending a message to his star quarterback Lamar Jackson? Bleck and Abdalla pour water on the news of the Chicago Bears potentially relocating to Indiana. The Dallas Cowboys have a new defensive coordinator in Christian Parker, can he improve the unit enough to compliment quarterback Dak Prescott and the offense? If the NBA adds a one-on-one or two-on-two competition to All-Star weekend, will All-NBA caliber player participate? How much of the 2027 baseball season is likely to be missed due to labor issues? Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports joined the guys to talk about college basketball as we move closer to March. Could the Arizona Cardinals look to reunite future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers with one his favorite coaches, their new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With general managers gathering in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine, news is flying. The Las Vegas Raiders say they want to keep star defender Maxx Crosby, while dropped a hint that potential top pick Francisco Mendoza may not start at quarterback as a rookie. The Pittsburgh Steelers are keeping the door open for Aaron Rodgers to return as their quarterback. Star receiver George Pickens is expected to be franchise tagged by the Dallas Cowboys, and now the team is talking about keeping him despite rumors of trades. The Atlanta Falcons plan to release veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, is he a viable option for teams looking to add a new passer? Are the Indianapolis Colts making the right decision looking to extend Daniel Jones as their quarterback? Heading into free agency, what teams should be sending and which should save? The Green Bay Packers are warning their fans not to sell their season tickets, did the cheese graters bother them that much? What’s next for Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after the team said everything is on the table including the potential of a trade? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz filled in for Abdalla, joining Bleck to continue discussing the biggest stories coming out of the NFL Scouting Combine. There’s differing stories coming out of Phoenix around the communication between the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray. Where could Murray be heading? Broncos coach Sean Payton is giving up playing calling to offensive coordinator Davis Webb, what will this mean for quarterback Bo Nix. Geoff shares stories from his experience at the NFL Scouting Combine. The Chicago Bears have given linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade, will wide receiver D.J. Moore join him leaving the Windy City? Could Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent be a trade option for teams looking to add a signal caller? How much more productive will Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts be playing on the franchise tag for new coach Kyle Stefanski? Do we need more hatred to return in sports? Could the Dallas Cowboys, after trading star edge Micah Parsons now look to replace him trading for Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Little of NBA TV filled in for Abdalla today. With the NFL Scouting Combine continuing, some trade news across the league is trickling in. We have an update on Kyler Murray, with a report that he’s requesting a release from the Arizona Cardinals. The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly asking for multiple first round picks and a player for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, will they get it? Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken spoke on his two quarterbacks, Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, does he know who he’ll start? The Indianapolis Colts granted quarterback Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade, could he revive his career elsewhere? How much pressure is on new Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter as he continues to try to encourage quarterback Lamar Jackson to participate in the offseason program. Should the guys buy or sell stock in Kansas superstar Darryn Peterson? The UFL has several rule changes coming, would any work in the NFL? What should we take from the Detroit Pistons win over a shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder? How far away is San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama in becoming the best player in the NBA? Could the Los Angeles Lakers be primed for an early playoff exit? NFL analyst Lindsay Rhodes joined the show from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis for the latest buzz on the NFL Draft’s top prospects. Could the Minnesota Vikings be a good fit for Richardson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Levack of WOFX in Albany filled in for Abdalla with the NFLPA’s report cards about NFL teams now public, who would’ve guessed the Miami Dolphins would be ranked first? What ownership groups stand out positively and negatively? Would a reunion between Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown and his former coach Mike Vrabel make sense for the New England Patriots? Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants to offer a $1 million prize to incentive the NBA’s biggest stars to participate in the dunk contest next year, will it work? Should the Las Vegas Raiders second guess selecting Indiana quarterback Francisco Mendoza with the first pick in the NFL Draft? What is the best network for watching NBA games and coverage: ESPN, NBA or Amazon Prime? Who will be the most overvalued and undervalued NFL free agents? The Dallas Cowboys have franchise tagged star receiver George Pickens, will they keep him or trade him? NBC is reportedly considering moving on from Hall of Famer Tony Dungy during Sunday Night Football, is that the right decision? Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night joined the guys to talk college basketball including Duke and why the college game is more entertaining the NBA right now. Could Geno Smith return to the Raiders as a bridge to Mendoza, or should he look for a new home like the Minnesota Vikings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Lund is in for Bleck and Abdalla today, wondering if NFL owners can find a way to protect themselves from giving out terrible contracts to quarterbacks. John then plays Quarterback Match Game to find the perfect home for Kyler Murray, Mac Jones, Malik Willis and Tua Tagovailoa. John explains his love of the NFL Scouting Combine and how it affects his private life. Will Las Vegas Raiders star defender Maxx Crosby and Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown be traded? Which of the NFL’s final four teams needs to be the most aggressive this offseason: the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks, the New England Patriots, the Denver Broncos or the Los Angeles Rams? Will more replays in baseball help the sport? Is Francisco Mendoza setup to fail as the number one pick in the NFL Draft to the Raiders? Can the Los Angeles Lakers survive the season following the viral video of Luka Doncic and JJ Redick. If you could only pick one veteran free agent quarterback from this year’s crop, who would you target? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices