Kevin really likes the Redskins’ chances to bounce back and beat the Panthers on Sunday. Kevin goes through the keys to beating the Panthers and reveals what happened at halftime between Josh Norman and Jay Gruden Monday night in New Orleans. Kevin goes through the biggest games of the weekend for Friday Football Quick Picks. Stanford Steve from the Scott Van Pelt Show on ESPN joins Kevin for some intense college football gambling discussion. Then, Cooley calls in to discuss what happened in New Orleans on Monday, talks about his recently launched podcast/film breakdown, and they preview Skins/Panthers. Andy Pollin comes in to look back at some memorable Redskins/Panthers games. Kevin then unveils one of the highest volume Smell Tests he’s ever had…18 college/NFL Smell Test picks this weekend! Kevin finishes up with Redskins Score and More.
After starting with the Capitals win over Las Vegas, they discuss the Alex Smith situation and if Colt McCoy is even mildly an option for the Redskins. Was Monday night an aberration and what’s the outlook for Sunday against the Panthers? Brian McNally joins to talk about the fallout from the loss against the Saints. Scott Van Pelt calls in to give his take on the GOAT quarterback discussion and the state of college football right now. Plus, NFL Power Polls.
Thom is in for a special Sports Fix Wednesday. They discuss Jay Gruden and Bruce Allen’s hot seat and Alex Smith’s stunningly bad performance. Charley Casserly joins to give his take on this week’s game and the season as a whole. They then ask what happens to the team if Adrian Peterson is injured. Thom gives his thoughts on the MLB playoffs plus Kevin’s Coaching Blunders.
Kevin breaks down the Redskins’ embarrassing loss to the Saints on Monday Night Football and compares it to other debacles in the past. His game recap includes very little good and lots of not-so-good. He eviscerates a confused defense and calls Alex Smith’s performance brutal. JP Finlay calls in from New Orleans to talk about what he saw in the Superdome last night. Kevin also discusses the back-and-forth on Twitter between Josh Norman and Michael Thomas. He also goes back to Jason Garrett’s 4th down decision to punt in overtime in the Cowboys’ loss to Houston.
It’s a big night for the Redskins, as they play on Monday Night Football. First, Kevin talks about the historic nature of tonight as he looks at where Drew Brees ranks on the all-time quarterback list. Then he goes Around the NFL, where he talks about the Browns, Rams, Vikings and more, plus he actually agrees with Jason Garrett’s decision. From there he segues into “Redskins Win If” where he breaks down what he needs to see from the players and the coach if the Redskins are going to come away with a big win today. Clinton Portis then joins to give his take on if the Redskins can win against CP’s childhood team. Following Portis, Kevin goes through Weekend DVR, where he talks Maryland/Michigan and the rest of the college football slate, and has something to say about the Braves win. Finally, Andy Pollin sits in to look back at the 2012 game against the Saints, and both give their predictions on the game.
Kevin kicks off the show by talking about the resurrection of the Patriots on Thursday night. A record number of 50+ point over/unders this weekend? Kevin discusses that. An intriguing NFL Sunday is previewed. Then Kevin turns towards the Caps 7-6 overtime loss with “Smokin” Al Koken. They discuss the first two games, as well as the banner ceremony from Wednesday night. After Al departs, Kevin answers a tweet about Redskins/Saints. Tim Murray then joins to preview Notre Dame/Virginia Tech and Maryland/Michigan, and the rest of the college slate. The show wraps up with Kevin giving out eight Smell Test picks, while talking about some other leans.