Archive for January 2012
Tony Dungy thinks Colts will draft QB even if Peyton gets healthy
NBC NFL analyst Tony Dungy joined the show to talk about the Super Bowl and more. Dan and Tony discussed Peyton Manning’s future and what the Colts will do moving forward.. “I think even if Peyton Manning is back with a clean bill of health, they’re still going to take Andrew Luck,” Dungy said. Dungy…
Read MoreBob Costas weighs in on Peyton and Eli, TD celebrations
NBC’s Bob Costas joined the show to talk about the Super Bowl and more. Costas noted that Eli and Peyton have a deep bond, and that Eli really wants the best for Peyton and will do anything to stick up for his brother. Costas noted that Eli could surpass his brother’s legacy with Super Bowl…
Read MoreBrian Billick discussed Super Bowl media hype, Ray Lewis
FOX NFL analyst Brian Billick joined the show to talk about the Super Bowl matchup and more. Billick talked about how to answer tough questions during Super Bowl week. “Most coaches try to take the middle ground,” Billick said. He said he didn’t always do that. Billick said there’s a difference between “courage of conviction”…
Read MoreJay Glazer says no one knows if Peyton Manning will play
FOX’s Jay Glazer joined the show to talk about the Super Bowl and more. Glazer weighed in on Peyton Manning. “I think Jim Irsay wants him to retire,” Glazer said. And Glazer doesn’t buy into rumors about other teams that are interested. “Nobody knows where he’s going to go,” Glazer said. “No one knows what…
Read MoreCollinsworth explains Antrel Rolle controversy, praises Eli Manning
NBC NFL analyst Cris Collinsworth joined the show to talk about calling the Super Bowl and more. Here are some of his takes: — Collinsworth addressed Antrel Rolle being upset with Cris saying he was barbecued on a play. Rolle said that the play he was talking about was a mistake on team coverage. Collinsworth…
Read MorePeter King says Peyton Manning is ‘struggling’ to get healthy
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King joined the show to talk about Peyton Manning’s future. “I hear that he is struggling right now,” King said. “It’s been difficult for him. He’s not back to 100 percent. He doesn’t have the same arm strength he did.” Dan asked King if Colts owner Jim Irsay has made a decision.…
Read MoreShannon Sharpe says Pats offense won’t be same without Gronkowski
CBS NFL analyst Shannon Sharpe joined the show to talk about the Super Bowl and more. Dan asked if New England tight end Rob Gronkowski is similar to him. “[Patriots tight end Aaron] Hernandez is more similar to me,” Sharpe said. “Gronkowski is 265. I played with Garry Zimmerman. He weighed 280. Gronkowski is 15…
Read MoreNick and Artie stop by and cause trouble
Stars of the Nick and Artie Show, Nick DiPaolo and Artie Lange joined the show to share their thoughts on the Super Bowl. Nick is a Patriots fan and Artie is a Giants fan, so there’s some tension on their show. Most of what they said can’t go in the blog. But we’ll have the…
Read MoreFOX’s Howie Long weighs in on Peyton Manning, Oregon’s Chip Kelly
FOX’s Howie Long joined the show to talk about the big NFL storylines. Here are some of his takes: — Long weighed in on the Peyton Manning’s health. He thinks that a neck injury is serious and don’t discount it. — Dan asked Howie Long which coaching hire surprised him the most. Long said that…
Read MoreBob Kravitz shares behind-scenes details on Peyton Manning
Indianapolis Star columnist Bob Kravitz joined the show to talk about his story on Peyton Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay. Kravitz said that he didn’t think Peyton was sending out a message in an interview on Monday night. “I really didn’t get the feel on Monday night that he was politicking,” Kravitz said. “I…
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