PMS 2.0 1165 - Dan Orlovsky, Austin Rivers, Jeff Darlington, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

Update: 2024-07-23

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The podcast begins with a discussion about the start of NFL training camp, highlighting the importance of the number 23 as 23 more NFL teams reported to camp on July 23rd. The hosts preview the upcoming NFL season, which kicks off in Kansas City on Thursday night. They then introduce Dan Rolowski, an NFL expert, who will be joining them in 14 minutes to discuss quarterback situations around the league, particularly the Jets and Aaron Rodgers. The hosts also discuss the upcoming interview with Jeff Darlington, an NFL reporter who covers the Miami Dolphins, expressing excitement about hearing his perspective on the Dolphins' current state and the team's overall outlook. The conversation shifts to Team USA basketball and LeBron James's dominant performance in pre-Olympic games, highlighting LeBron's age (39) and his seemingly unmatched ability to play international basketball. The hosts announce that Austin Rivers will be joining them in the second hour to discuss Team USA basketball and the NBA, anticipating his insights on LeBron James's performance and the overall state of the NBA. The hosts delve into the NFL quarterback market and the impact of Trevor Lawrence's massive contract on negotiations, discussing the potential contracts for Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa and the factors influencing their value. They also discuss Aaron Rodgers's move to the Jets and the potential for an MVP season, acknowledging the importance of a healthy offensive line and the addition of Mike Williams to the Jets' offense. The hosts engage in a lighthearted debate about the superiority of Kennywood amusement park over Hershey Park, acknowledging the strong opinions of Kennywood fans and the potential for a heated discussion. They then discuss the Houston Texans' potential for a significant improvement in the upcoming season, drawing parallels to the Cincinnati Bengals' rise in Burrow's second year. They highlight the Texans' young talent, including Stroud, Collins, and Anderson, and the addition of experienced players like Hunter and Schultz. The speaker argues that the Texans are being overlooked and deserve more attention as a potential contender in the AFC, believing the Texans' youth and lack of experience may be underestimated. They briefly touch on the Indianapolis Colts' hopes for the upcoming season, expressing their desire for the Texans to struggle and for the Colts to emerge as the dominant team in the AFC South. The speaker emphasizes the significance of Houston as the fourth-largest city in the US and the potential impact of a strong Texans team on the AFC South, highlighting the Texans' growing fan base and the possibility of sold-out season tickets. They acknowledge the Colts' potential threat to the Texans, particularly due to Gardner Minshew's success against them last season, anticipating a competitive rivalry between the two teams. The speaker announces that it's Football Tuesday, with 23 NFL teams reporting to training camp, expressing excitement for the start of the season and the journey to the Lombardi Trophy. They transition to a discussion about the upcoming Olympics, specifically the US basketball team, introducing Austin Rivers, who will join the conversation to discuss the team's chances of winning gold. The speaker shares their recent experience attending the Green Bay Packers' training camp, describing the atmosphere and the town's passionate fan base, highlighting the unique connection between the Packers and the city of Green Bay. They discuss the ongoing contract negotiations between Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, speculating on the potential terms and the factors influencing the deal, highlighting the importance of the contract for both sides. The speaker discusses Aaron Rodgers' arrival at the New York Jets' training camp, noting his attire and the positive mindset he brings to the team. They also touch on the situation with Hassan Reddick, who is holding out for a new contract. The speaker introduces Austin Rivers, an NBA veteran, to discuss the challenges facing the US men's and women's basketball teams in the upcoming Olympics, highlighting the teams' struggles in recent exhibition games and the need for improvement. They discuss Spencer Dinwiddie's signing with the Dallas Mavericks, analyzing the impact of the move on both teams, and touch on the narrative surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers and the perception that players are hesitant to join the team. The hosts discuss the upcoming college football playoff expansion, highlighting the benefits for fans and the potential challenges for players and agents. They also touch upon the fairness of a playoff system compared to previous methods of determining a national champion. They discuss a Wienermobile crash in Chicago, using humorous language to describe the incident, speculating on the cause of the crash and expressing concern for the well-being of the Wiener driver. Jeff Darlington, an ESPN reporter, provides insights into the contract negotiations between Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins, suggesting that the negotiations are progressing amicably and that Tagovailoa's absence from practice could be a sign of a nearing agreement. The hosts discuss Jeff Darlington's recent arrest at a golf tournament, joking about Darlington's potential motivations for getting arrested and his decision to delay releasing the video of the incident. The hosts discuss the Miami Dolphins defense and the impact of Christian Wilkins' departure, acknowledging the team's offensive firepower but questioning their ability to maintain a strong defense without Wilkins. They discuss Tyreek Hill's contract demands and the likelihood of him getting a new deal with the Miami Dolphins, speculating on the timing of a potential deal and the possibility of Hill leaving the team after this season. The hosts discuss Tom Brady's recent roast, speculating on the jokes told and the potential impact on Brady's personal life. They also discuss the truth behind rumors of Brady's involvement with a judo instructor. They discuss Jeff Darlington's transition to covering golf, inquiring about his experience covering the Masters and PGA Championship and his personal golf skills. The hosts discuss Tom Brady's golf skills, sharing a humorous anecdote about a round of golf they played with Brady, highlighting the challenging nature of the course and the heat during their round. They speculate on Brady Quinn's potential political career, suggesting that he may be considering a run for office in Ohio, discussing the timing of Quinn's increased presence in Ohio and the potential for a political upset. The hosts discuss the impact of cameras on political events, questioning whether attendees are aware of the potential for close-ups and scrutiny, and speculating on the motivations behind Brady Quinn's actions at a recent political event. They discuss Cody Rhodes' new haircut, speculating on its potential meaning and whether it's a message from Joe Biden, and discussing the possibility of Rhodes' haircut being a strategic move to generate media attention. The hosts criticize Kevin Paredes' soccer career, suggesting that he should switch to another sport, expressing frustration with Paredes' performance and believing that he's not contributing to the success of the US soccer team. They discuss corrections to their previous statements about WWE and NFL, including the death of King Tate and the true first name of Coach Salah, and reveal a source's confirmation that Darius is planning to stream a match against Hulk Hogan. The hosts discuss the upcoming Big Ten Media Days and the Hall of Fame events, sharing their experiences with media days and discussing the challenges of scheduling events around other mandatory activities. They discuss the changing landscape of sports broadcasting, highlighting the increasing competition from streaming platforms, analyzing the recent NBA rights deal and the potential impact on TNT's Inside the NBA show. The hosts discuss the future of streaming platforms, analyzing the strategies of Amazon, Apple TV, and Netflix, speculating on the potential for streaming platforms to become more competitive in the sports broadcasting market. They discuss Netflix's dominance in the streaming market, highlighting their ability to attract and retain subscribers, attributing Netflix's success to their consistent production of high-quality content and their strategic pricing model. The hosts discuss the pressure on Ryan Day to win a national championship at Ohio State, speculating on Day's response to the pressure and the potential consequences of a loss to Michigan. They discuss the importance of the Michigan-Ohio State game, highlighting the intense rivalry between the two schools, speculating on the potential consequences of a loss for Ohio State and the impact on the state of Ohio. The hosts discuss Kyle Whittingham's success at Utah, highlighting his ability to build a dynasty despite facing challenges, acknowledging the impact of Whittingham's recruiting efforts and his ability to overcome scandals. They discuss the importance of hard work and dedication in college football, emphasizing that there are no shortcuts to success, sharing their own experiences with building a dynasty and the challenges of recruiting and coaching. The conversation revolves around a "Dutch danger" and how it's been a challenge, discussing how this danger has been a factor in their situation, and how they've been working to overcome it. The speakers are excited about a big game coming up the next day, discussing the game's potential and expressing their enthusiasm for it. They analyze a play, discussing the player's performance and the effectiveness of the play, and discussing the player's physical capabilities and how they might improve. The speakers discuss transitioning to the studio for a new segment, expressing excitement for the upcoming segment and the guest they will be interviewing. They discuss Nebraska's chances of making the playoffs, expressing their opinions on the team's potential and whether they believe they will be successful.

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