Archive for April 2011
Warren Sapp sticks up for Newton, thinks Titans reach on Locker
NFL Network and Showtime analyst Warren Sapp joined the show to talk about the Draft. Sapp can’t understand why experts had so many questions about Cam Newton. “I don’t think any college football quarterback has performed under pressure like this kid,” Sapp said. Sapp couldn’t understand why Mike Mayock said Newton would become complacent after…
Read MorePhil Simms weighs in on Locker, Newton, Falcons trade
CBS NFL analyst Phil Simms joined the show to talk about the NFL Draft and some of the moments that surprised him. Simms said that the first pick that made him go wow was Jake Locker taking him at No. 8. But he thinks that Locker was going to go pretty high even if he…
Read MoreVideo of ‘Drafts at the Draft’ at Hooters in New York
Here’s some footage of Dan and the Danettes heading into New York for our pre-Draft party at Hooters.
Read MorePaulie goes on obscure jersey hunt
Paulie scoured Radio City Music Hall last night looking for some of the most obscure jerseys he could find. Tough to beat Steve Beuerlein’s Carolina years …
Read MoreRich Eisen says Ponder at No. 12 is biggest surprise of Draft
NFL Newtork host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about last night’s NFL Draft. Eisen thinks the Vikings taking quarterback Christian Ponder at No. 12 overall was the biggest surprise of the draft so far. “Of any pick in the first round, that was the most Lockout-affected,” Eisen said. Eisen said that teams should…
Read MoreMike Bianchi says Magic fear they’ll lose Dwight Howard
Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi joined the show to talk about the Magic falling to the Hawks. “The Magic have not surrounded Dwight Howard with good talent,” Bianchi said. Bianchi said that the Magic made a lot of mistakes after they reached the NBA Finals. They let Hedo Turkoglu go and brought in Vince Carter…
Read MoreGreg McElroy evaluates Alabama players, QBs in Draft
Former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy joined the show to share his impression on last night’s NFL Draft. McElroy thinks that the Falcons were smart to trade up for Julio Jones because he’s legit. “What I love about [Jones] is he’s not a ‘me-first’ kind of guy, and that’s rare at wide receiver,” McElroy said. McElroy…
Read MoreGet ready for tales of Hooters ‘Drafts at the Draft’
Dan and the Danettes were in full effect at Hooters on Thursday getting ready for the Draft. Everyone had a good time. We’ll have a full update on who showed up, who did what and who said what on Friday’s show.
Read MoreCheck out this photo of Mike Pouncey’s watch
Courtesy of Paul Pabst, here’s a shot of new Dolphins offensive lineman Mike Pouncey’s wristwatch …
Read MoreTodd Fritz’ title for Ryan Leaf’s autobiography
Ryan Leaf talked about writing his autobiography earlier on the show. Todd Fritz came up with some titles: Turning Over a New Leaf (too easy Ryan’s Dope To Catch A Leaf Washington Fate Redemption or BUST The Ryan Game…..Picking Up The Pieces After Sliding Off The Board Turkey On Ryan Stop Calling Me Names Backdraft Taming The…
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