Opinionated Benchwarmers's Podcast

On this episode the guys dissect the NFL draft. Los gives a detailed report on what he experienced when he attended this year's NFL draft. The guys also share their thoughts on Baker Mayfield being the # 1 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, which leads to a discussion about Derrius Guice being blackballed. Winners and losers of the NFL draft are also discussed. And You know the episode could not end without the NBA playoffs being discussed and much more. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe and leave a review!

We got football people! The fellas start this episode expressing their first impression of some season openers in week 1 (3:20). Which leads to a discussion of how the NFL could right their wrongs when it comes to social injustices (11:30). They give their under performers for week 1 (23:35) and over performers (44:30). They also give their predictions of game 7 of the Clippers/Nuggets (53:55) and much more. Enjoy!

NBA Playoffs are here! The OB boys break it all down. Was the NBA bubble a success (2:32)? The fellas also discuss who was the most impactful breakout player in the NBA bubble (4:30). Damian Lillard is on tear in the bubble and it lead to interesting conversation (13:00). The OB team also gives their 1st round play off predictions and much more (28:10). Enjoy!

On this episode Rob and Carlos welcomes back Ramon to the podcast! They discuss the MLB and their season woes (4:00). Which leads them to lending their opinion on if the NFL has done enough to ensure that their season will take place despite the pandemic (10:00). With the NBA Restart in action the fellas talk Lakers and Clippers and the way that they matchup (26:00). They also give their predictions on which team in the NBA will come out with the 8th seed and much more! Enjoy!

Rob and Carlos cover a lot of ground in the sports world in this episode. The fellas start off talking about Odell's round table discussion (3:00). Rob delivers an apology (15:30). Rob and Los then discuss the big money contracts in the NFL (17:30). They discuss Dak and him not being able to get a deal done with Cowboys (41:00). Desean Jackson found himself in some hot water and the guys give their opinion on it (46:30. They also discuss the WNBA and the controversy among its players (48:00) and more!

Is an NBA restart a distraction (4:00)? The fellas also discuss if the college football season is in jeopardy (13:00). The fellas are then joined by Darnell Lazare, Assistant coach for the New Orleans Pelicans (18:00). They get into his experience as being a young coach in the NBA (24:00). They get Darnell's thoughts on the pandemic as well as social injustices (31:20). They also discuss the "Lakers" young core in NOLA (39:40). Darnell also gives advice to aspiring young coaches (45:52) and much more!

Los and Rob are joined by NFL sports agent Ron Butler (8:30). Ron discusses a vital trait that gives him an advantage over other NFL sports agents in the industry (15:30). The guys discuss their thoughts on the Drew Brees's "comments" while also sharing their "experiences" (18:00). Ron shares his thoughts on what it will take to see more black GMs and coaches in the NFL (30:15).Ron also discusses how college players getting paid off likeness will effect the pro sports arena (36:40) and much more. Enjoy!

The OB boys start off very grateful (1:00). They then express their thoughts on the sad murder of George Floyd (5:00). The fellas also discuss their thoughts on Stephen Jackson's remarks on the untimely death of his good friend George Floyd (12:30). With a potential NBA conference-less playoffs on the horizon the fellas talk about their potential favorite 1st round matchup (29:15) and much more!

The fellas managed to have a loaded episode despite he sports world being on hold. They discuss the highly anticipated doc "The Last Dance" (5:00). The guys also discuss if Phil Jackson is the greatest coach of all time regardless of sport (26:00). Is the NBA watered down compared to the era Jordan played in (32:00 )? The fellas also discuss which young superstar has potential to be on that MJ, Kobe, Lebron level (42:00).OB also reveals their NBA top 5 of all time (48:00) and much more! Enjoy!

OB is back and they open up paying respects to their favorite athlete Kobe Bean Bryant (2:00). They then discuss the all star weekend robbery (17:00). The guys also discuss if Giannis picks his all star teams based on competitiveness or his heart (30:00). They also get into NBA talk starting with the scope of the Western Conference (32:00). Has Kuz taken a step back this season? (35:00). Can the Pelicans make a run at the 8th seed? (35:00). They then discuss if Philly time is up (46:00) and much more!

LSU is in the national championship and the fellas aren't hiding who they are rooting for. The guys break down what this game means to LSU and their fans (4:30). They predict if Joe will break the all-time NCAA passing td record (10:00). They also predict the game flow (14:15). How does this current LSU team stack up against the greatest of all time? (17:00). The fellas also discuss the NFL prospects to keep an eye out on for both teams (24:00) and much more. Enjoy!

Wild card weekend was wild and the fellas have a lot to say about it. Rob opens up with his annoyance with the home team after his Saints take a tough loss to the Vikings (1:30). Has father time finally caught up with Drew and Tom (38:00). They also discuss who is most responsible for the Patriots dynasty Tom or Coach Bill (45:00). With the natty coming up the fellas discuss their LSU tigers and their chances of ending their historic campaign on top (57:00)

CFP rankings are out and LSU comes out # 1 and the LSU alumni has a lot to say about it (2:00). They discuss BJ (Bayou Jeaux after his magnificent performance in the SEC championship (20:30). Rob makes a sincere apology (35:30). They also discuss OBJ, does he want in or out of Cleveland? (39:45). They discuss the Sean McVay effect on the NFL (46:30). Which leads to a discussion if Jason Garrett is done in Dallas (55:30). They discuss the NBA and what team has been most impressive (72:30) and much more!

LSU Tigers huge win in Tuscaloosa the fellas are pumped (2:00). They get into if Nick Saban was flustered during this big matchup (5:00).They also on touch on Joe Burrow's impressive performance on the big stage (17:30). The fellas also discuss if Clyde Edwards-Helaire is underrated (21:30).Minny upset Penn St. so the guys get into predictions about the college football playoffs seeding for this week (37:45). They still find time to discuss the Load Management issues in the NBA and much more (49:10)

The college football scene is starting to crystalize and the guys break it down starting with the Heisman Race (22:00). Then they move on to discuss "the game of the century" (Bama vs. LSU) (24:00). Next they discuss the potential NCCAF playoff ranking 1-4 (31:00). They shift to the NFL scene by discussing the potential NFL coach of the year (38:00). Embiid vs Kat rumble is also discussed (49:00) and much more!

Ramon and Rob discuss the college football rankings and their thoughts on it (3:30). They also give their take on the Heisman race (20:00). The guys transition to discuss rather CBS dropped the ball on the monster matchup between Bama and LSU (24:10). They discuss if it's time for John Elway resign in Denver (33:30). With the NBA debut set for this week the guys shift into their debut expectations (41:30). They predict the top 8 seeds in each conference in the NBA (55:30) and much more!

In Ramon's absence Carlos and Rob hold it down discussing their Saints and Rams match (1:00). Believe it or not the Saints became a victim of another bad call and the guys had a lot to say bout it (13:00). They get into some of the major injuries around the league and how it effects their respective teams and your fantasy rosters (21:00).Then discuss AB's debut (44:00) and much more. Enjoy!

The guys dissect a "Fun Week of Football". They discuss the AB saga (3:00). They predict if AB will actually end the season as a Patriot (20:10). Then they move on to discuss how their fantasy football team fared for week 1 (32:13). Ramon,Carlos and Rob give their take on the fantasy studs and duds of week 1 (35:00).They also get into who was the most impressive team coming out of week 1 (47:00) as well as disappointing team. They also discuss the most impressive top 10 college team (77:00) and much more!

What happens when Carlos comes in town? Another awesome episode! Ramon,Carlos, and Rob starts off wi an outlook of what they saw in the 1st week of college football (2:00). Next, they dive into the NFL discussing some of the major trades in the NFL (16:30). Things get a little heated when the guys discuss their top 3 NFC and AFC teams going into the season (43:00). They even give their predictions of their NFC and AFC champions along with who wins it all (61:50) and much more.Enjoy!

In this exciting episode the fellas discuss the shocking news of the retirement of the Indianapolis Colts Franchise QB, Andrew Luck. They then move on to the topic everyone has been waiting for and that is the results of the OB podcast fantasy football draft!They break down the draft and give fantasy football drafting tips with a special guest (Brock). They finally react to the news of the Lakers officially signing Dwight Howard for the 2nd time and much more! Enjoy!