Behind the Line

Dennis Allen isn't a popular figure in New Orleans nowadays. Over the weekend...local and national media reported that Dennis Allen is likely to return with the Saints next season. These reports upset the vast majority of the Saints fanbase.

We discuss the likely return of Dennis Allen...and the risk the Saints are taking by running it back with Dennis Allen. We explain why we understand bringing back Dennis Allen...but question if it's worth the risk of temporarily losing the Saints fanbase.

Danica Patrick found herself in the middle of controversy on social media this weekend. Over the weekend...Danica Patrick uploaded pictures of her week spent at a conference organized by Turning Point USA. Followers of Danica Patrick immediately expressed their fake outrage.

We react to Danica Patrick being criticized for her personal beliefs. We discuss athletes like Megan Rapinoe and LeBron James being allowed to express their beliefs...while being praised for doing so. We highlight the hypocrisy surrounding Danica Patrick...and commend Danica Patrick for refusing to fold to social media pressure.

Kaitlan Collins was viewed as the future star in cable news before being promoted to primetime at CNN. Although her debut ratings were low...Kaitlan Collins rebounded nicely in August and October. Unfortunately for Kaitlan Collins...her CNN ratings came crashing back to reality.

We reveal and react to recent CNN ratings for Kaitlan Collins. We explain why it was a mistake for Kaitlan Collins...to accept this role in primetime at CNN. We also explain how Kaitlan Collins could succeed at CNN...while highlighting one of the reasons that Kaitlan Collins is failing to resonate with CNN audience.

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have embraced the relationship between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. The NFL has also embraced the relationship between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift...by constantly promoting it during broadcasts. However...is the relationship between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift destined for failure?

We discuss the relationship between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift...and explain why it's unlikely to last long-term. We discuss the ideology promoted by Taylor Swift...and the NFL embracing this ideology and promoting it to NFL fans. We question the long-term viability of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift...and explain why we believe the relationship will fail.

Jake Tapper once again embarrassed himself on CNN...with another unhinged rant about Donald Trump. Over the weekend...Donald Trump gave a speech at a campaign rally. Jake Tapper analyzed the speech...and ran with the same false narrative that the mainstream media has been pushing.

We reveal and react to this clip from Jake Tapper. We dispute several points Jake Tapper made about Donald Trump. We also reveal recent CNN ratings for Jake Tapper...and highlight the biggest problem facing CNN.

Bomani Jones has been a part of the mainstream media for over a decade...without having achieved a single example of success. Recently...Bomani Jones was interviewed by The Ringer. During the interview...Bomani Jones claimed to be a winner.

We react to Bomani Jones interview with The Ringer...where he claims to be a winner. We recount the endless examples of Bomani Jones being a failure...including Bomani Jones losing the embarrassing failure awards that were designed for him to win. We also highlight the failure of Bomani Jones...after leaving ESPN and HBO.

Behind the Line proudly presents the 2023 Huge Embarrassing Failure Awards. Tune in to find out who was the biggest embarrassing failure in 2023. Our nominees include: Joe Biden...Jemele Hill...Disney/Bob Iger...and the WNBA.

They will be competing against the originator of the term huge embarrassing failure...the defending champion of failure...Bomani Jones.

Saturday Night Live has experienced a rapid decline in ratings over the last two years. The once iconic show created by Lorne Michaels...is no longer appointment television. We reveal and react to recent ratings for Saturday Night Live.

We discuss the decline in quality of the show...and what factors led to the decline of SNL. We also explain why Lorne Michaels needs to step aside...and question if Lorne Michaels is ruining his legacy and the legacy of Saturday Night Live.

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The Kansas City Chiefs have experienced a rough week...and they haven't done themselves any favors with their behavior. Both Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid...had embarrassing moments early in the week. Now...Kadarius Toney and Travis Kelce have taken things a step further.

We reveal and react to emotional outbursts from Kadarius Toney and Travis Kelce. We question if something deeper is going on in the locker room in Kansas City. We also explain why the Chiefs are quickly becoming the most hated team in America.

Kirk Herbstreit made an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show last Friday. During the broadcast...Kirk Herbstreit claimed that he would quit ESPN College Gameday...if Pat McAfee didn't return to the show. Turns out...this seemed to be nothing but a publicity stunt between Kirk Herbstreit and Pat McAfee.

We reveal and react to this Kirk Herbstreit segment on the Pat McAfee Show. We question whether this was another attempt by ESPN...to get a struggling Pat McAfee over with their audience. We explain why we feel this segment was orchestrated...and we discuss the struggles of Pat McAfee at ESPN.