Football analyst Ross Tucker joins Dan and discusses the decision in Minnesota to move on to Kyler Murray at quarterback over JJ McCarthy, how in he is on Baker Mayfield as a quarterback and more football topics as the NFL looms large as preseason begins Thursday. With Kyler Murray getting the nod over JJ McCarthy to start in Minnesota, the NFC North division is coming into picture. Is this enough to put the Vikings back on the map? The Minnesota Vikings announce that they will start quarterback Kyler Murray over JJ McCarthy, which isn’t really big news to Dan as it was expected when he was signed, but Dan finds the reaction to McCarthy’s benching to be interesting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minnesota Vikings announce that they will start quarterback Kyler Murray over JJ McCarthy, which isn’t really big news to Dan as it was expected when he was signed, but Dan finds the reaction to McCarthy’s benching to be interesting. If he’s kicked to the curb it’s a big draft whiff. New Michigan head coach Kyle Wittingham doesn’t really bring hate to the Ohio State rivalry, and Dan supports him because that’s not who he is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surprise news on Wednesday morning as the Los Angeles Lakers are sold once more, this time to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger. Why did this happen now and what does it mean for the Lakers? Football analyst Ross Tucker joins Dan and discusses the decision in Minnesota to move on to Kyler Murray at quarterback over JJ McCarthy, how in he is on Baker Mayfield as a quarterback and more football topics as the NFL looms large as preseason begins Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Kyler Murray getting the nod over JJ McCarthy to start in Minnesota, the NFC North division is coming into picture. Is this enough to put the Vikings back on the map? Is this last call for the Lions? The Lakers get sold to new ownership. Former Texans pass rusher and CBS lead football analyst JJ Watt joins Dan to talk about Murray getting the nod, talks about the most elusive quarterbacks he tried to sack and how he’s moving into the booth with Jim Nantz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dallas Cowboys agree to extend defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, and while the clock is ticking for “America’s Team,” Dan thinks they can do some real damage this year. After giving the NFL the open door to Christmas, the NBA pulls out all the stops for their holiday day game schedule with the LeBron James led Sixers taking on his former squad Lakers in Los Angeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham doesn’t see the value in playing up the hate in the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, and Dan agrees with him as he wonders how much that rivalry really needs the heat these days. College football analyst Charles Davis joins Dan to talk about the biggest questions facing college football this season, the Big Ten versus the SEC, and who has the best uniforms right now in college football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scottie Pippen makes his argument for his place above LeBron James, but Dan isn’t buying it, largely because he doesn’t view the Bulls as Scottie’s team in the same way that it was Michael Jordan’s team. College football insider Bruce Feldman joins Dan to discuss the impending college football season and what we should expect from Penn State, what’s on stake for Bill Belichick at North Carolina, and the ongoing slap-fight between the Big Ten and the SEC that also includes their media partners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DP and the Danettes discuss Quinnen Williams' contract extension with the Cowboys. College football analyst Charles Davis discusses the ever-changing landscape of college football and thinks the Big Ten will continue their dominant streak. College football reporter Bruce Feldman sees Penn State as a playoff sleeper and breaks down his 2026 CFB "Freak List."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan weighs in on the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony and has no problem with Adam Vinatieri taking shots during his acceptance speech. And Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers admits part of the reason he returned for this season was to play for Mike McCarthy again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Fame running back Roger Craig reveals his vascular dementia diagnosis, and DP talks about how we lose track of the lives of the greats of yesteryear when they leave our televisions. College football broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit joins Dan to talk about the failure of the college sports bill and how SEC fans are getting tired of the Big Ten crushing them as Kirk’s dog Peter steals the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.