Kevin opened with his response to a Barry Svrluga column pitching Brian Mitchell for the NFL Hall of Fame. Nick Akridge/Pro Football Focus came on the show to talk Commanders’ 2022 season grades, the team’s off-season QB plan, a breakdown of three of the QBs in the draft, and whether Daron Payne or Kamren Curl should be Washington’s top off-season contract extension priority. Andy Pollin jumped on for the show’s final segment to talk Bobby Beathard and more.
Kevin and Thom remembered Bobby Beathard…the greatest GM in the history of not only the Washington Redskins but any DC pro sports franchise. The boys also talked Brady’s retirement and had their QB Mount Rushmore lists. They “celebrated” the one-year anniversary of the Washington Football “re-brand” and Thom had an update on his fan-cruise story.
Kevin opened the show with thoughts on Tom Brady’s retirement and Daron Payne’s lofty ranking among ESPN’S Top 50 NFL Free Agents. Maryland Basketball head coach Kevin Willard joined Kevin to talk about last night’s 66-55 win over 21st-ranked Indiana. Kevin finished with an in-depth recap of Washington’s Super Bowl 17 win over the Miami Dolphins 40 years ago.
Kevin and Thom today provide a large menu of topic excellence. The buffet includes: the NFL’s referee perception problem, Mahomes’ greatness, Kyle Shanahan’s culpability, Thom’s early SB pick, the Wizards’ 6-game win streak, why counting on Sam Howell is fools gold, Mow-beel or Mow-bull, Terps-Indiana, and more.
Cooley and Kevin today with recaps of the NFC and AFC Championship games. Ben Standig jumped on with Kevin to talk about Rex Ryan’s comments on ESPN yesterday that Sean Payton and Tom Brady could end up in DC. Also Ben’s and Kevin’s thoughts on Washington targeting Eric Bieniemy as their possible OC. Kevin finished with quick thoughts on the Wizards’ 5-game win streak and the Terps’ showdown tomorrow night with Indiana.
Legendary college basketball analyst Billy Packer passed away on Thursday night at the age of 82. Kevin interviewed Billy prior to the 2021 Final 4. It was one of Kevin’s all-time favorite interviews. Billy’s memory and storytelling from all of his years as the #1 college basketball television analyst were amazing. For college hoops fans, this is must-listen.