Bleck & Abdalla

The NFL Draft is in the books and we had a great time in Pittsburgh! Who was the big winner: the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys or Cleveland Browns? Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman was wheeling and dealing again, acquiring linebacker Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings. A few days later, does the Los Angeles Rams selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson make any more sense? Did the Jacksonville Jaguars have the worst draft in the NFL? Did the new format of eight minutes between picks make the NFL Draft better or worse? Was Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić in the wrong Saturday night at the end of their playoff game with the Minnesota Timberwolves? Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin made his television debut for NBC and gave his opinion on Aaron Rodgers future as his former team’s quarterback? Fifteen years from now, will this draft be remembered for the selection of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza at number one, or someone else? Which rookie QB will play the most this season: Fernando Mendoza with the Raiders, Simpson for the Rams, Carson Beck on the Arizona Cardinals or Drew Allar with the Steelers? Have the Cowboys done enough to fix their defensive problems? Are the Kansas City Chiefs ready to rejoin the elite teams in the NFL? Will the San Francisco 49ers find a trade partner for receiver Brandon Aiuyk? After allowing their owner to make a selection in the NFL Draft, what is going on with the Baltimore Ravens? Is it okay to have a phone conversation in a public bathroom?

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It’s day two of the NFL Draft with Bleck and Abdalla continuing to broadcast live from Pittsburgh. The Los Angeles Rams selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick of the draft was the shocker of the night, Simpson sat down with us following his selection. We also had a chance to talk with his college teammate Kadyn Proctor who was selected by the Miami Dolphins. Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love will put to the test that team’s shouldn’t take a running back high as he was selected third overall by the Arizona Cardinals, we had a chance to talk to Love after being drafted. The Kansas City Chiefs moved up in the draft to pick LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane, who joined the guys after being picked. Bleck is taking a victory lap as he correctly predicted New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel would briefly speak to the media right before the draft. The Washington Commanders landed Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles while the New York Jets picked Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey, both defenders sat down with us after being picked. Are the Dallas Cowboys or the New York Giants the most improved team after day one of the draft? Who is the most intriguing player heading into night two of the draft? Could a veteran player be on the move tonight? How did Bleck and Abdalla’s top 10 predictions stack up as they looked to “Beat the Raj?” Are the New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets in trouble in their first round series and what could happen to their teams if they lose? The Cowboys added Ohio State safety Caleb Downs while the Giants drafted Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa, both players joined the guys after being selected. The Chicago Bears selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, following the pick Bleck and Abdalla got to meet the newest member of their favorite team.

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The guys are at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh ahead of tonight’s NFL Draft where they’ll be interviewing several first round picks with all the latest rumblings. Bleck couldn’t pass up an opportunity to troll Abdalla over the new contract for Kalen DeBoer at Alabama. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will not be at Patriots headquarters on Saturday during the NFL Draft as the fallout of his incident in Arizona with former NFL report Dianna Russini. New photos of Vrabel and Russini have surfaced, could it lead New England to trading their first round pick tonight? Bleck and Abdalla look to “Beat the Raj” with predictions on the top ten tonight. How many trades will take place in the top ten tonight? What are the chances Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love falls out of the top five? How many defensive players will be picked at the top of the draft? Will the Denver Nuggets respond defensively tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves? Can Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum continue his scoring success against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks? Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker complained about the officiating in last night’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, has the Thunder’s style of play become a major NBA story? What items from the 2000s have value now?

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We’re one day away from the NFL Draft, where we’ll be broadcasting live from tomorrow in Pittsburgh. San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama left last night’s game with a concussion, can his team survive without him against the Portland Trail Blazers? What sites should Abdalla visit in Pittsburgh during the draft? No news yet on Aaron Rodgers return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, will we hear anything during the draft? Did the New England Patriots try to sneak coach Mike Vrabel’s availability yesterday and control questions about his interaction with former NFL reporter Dianna Russini? We have breaking news the Dallas Cowboys are going to make star receiver George Pickens play on the franchise tag this season. Before becoming the number one pick tomorrow, are we buying or selling Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza? How far can LeBron James continue to carry the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Playoffs? Has Abdalla changed his mind on teams selecting Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love high in the draft? Will Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves back up their talk about the Denver Nuggets? Can Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum carry over his momentum against the New York Knicks? Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders wants the Cleveland media to be more positive. Should the Boston Celtics be concerned after losing game two to the Philadelphia 76ers? Can the Houston Rockets come back against the Lakers after falling into an 0-2 hole, could coach Ime Udoka be in trouble if Houston is swept? How high could Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson be drafted tomorrow? Now with the Kansas City Chiefs as a backup, could quarterback Justin Fields be on the path that Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold took?

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After the New York Knicks loss last night, did the Atlanta Hawks reveal the blueprint to beat New York is to attack Jalen Brunson? Billy Donovan will not be returning as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, where will Chicago go from here? Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson spoke about how the acquisition of quarterback Kyler Murray will push J.J. McCarthy. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel spoke publicly to the media for the first time since the photos of he and former NFL reporter for The Athletic Dianna Russini were published. Rock legend Bret Michaels joined the guys to preview his big concert from Thursday’s NFL Draft. If multiple teams are looking to trade down in Thursday’s draft, will they find enough teams looking to move up? The Minnesota Timberwolves evened their series with the Denver Nuggets and showed no respect for Denver following the game, is this a good example of why divisions still matter in the NBA? Our colleague at Westwood One Sports Mike Mayock joined the guys to preview Thursday’s draft. Would LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier be a good fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round? Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is reportedly headed to television, working for NBC. Will he be a good fit?

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Dexter Lawrence was traded from the New York Giants to the Cincinnati Bengals for the tenth pick of the NFL Draft, could this be a rare deal that helps both teams? Where do the Bengals now rank among the NFL elite? Does the pickup of Lawrence help the Bengals convince star quarterback Joe Burrow they’ve done enough to compete? Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown appears headed to the New England Patriots, assuming the deal is made where would the Patriots rank in the AFC? Trent Williams is returning to the San Francisco 49ers, Bleck tells a story of how he almost killed the All-Pro tackle once. Aaron Rodgers isn’t expected to make his decision on returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers before Thursday’s draft, how should this affect their draft plans? Can LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers be affected by their first round matchup with the Houston Rockets? Should we be surprised the Orlando Magic upset the Detroit Pistons yesterday? Will the reconciliation between Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley last? San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama had a fantastic playoff debut, is he the best show in the NBA right now? NFL Network’s Charles Davis joined the guys to preview Thursday’s NFL Draft. Are the Rockets in trouble if they don’t get Kevin Durant back soon?

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Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is expecting a lot of trades on Thursday at the NFL Draft, how aggressive should Kansas City be to catch the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West? The NBA Play-In Tournament wraps tonight with potential for fireworks between Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green? What first round series in the NBA Playoffs are the guys most excited for? How much of a paycut is LeBron James willing to take if he leaves the Los Angeles Lakers? Are the Dallas Cowboys likely to make a splash on draft night? Breaking news during the show that the Houston Texans made star edge rusher Will Anderson the highest paid defensive player in NFL history. Can Steph Curry follow up his performance from Wednesday night with another great game tonight? Do we expect to have clarity on the futures of Pittsburgh Steelers free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Philadelphia Eagles receiver, A.J. Brown and New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence before Thursday’s first round? What non-first round quarterback in this year’s class has the best chance to have a great NFL career? Is the eastern or western conference more compelling in this year’s NBA Playoffs? More breaking news into the show that Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett wants a new contract, will he inevitably be replaced by Alabama’s Ty Simpson? WWE WrestleMania is this weekend, has the sports coverage of the event gone too far? The guys debate the top players in this year’s NFL Draft versus last year’s top prospects. Would a wide receiver make more sense for the Tennessee Titans with the fourth pick than taking Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love?

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We’re one week away from the NFL Draft! Have the New York Jets made their decision on the second overall pick after cancelling their visit with Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey? Bleck believes after his performance last night in the NBA Play-In Tournament, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is the greatest point guard in history. Could Los Angeles Clippers wing Kawhi Leonard or even Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James find their way to Golden State to team with Curry? LIV Golf appears to be going away, what does it mean for Saudi-backed sports? NFL.com Draft Analyst Chad Reuter joined the guys to look ahead to next week’s draft. How many trades will take place in next week’s first round? Will LaMelo Ball continue his recent hot streak in the Charlotte Hornets NBA Play-In game with the Orlando Magic? Can either Bailey or Ohio State’s Arvell Reese have an all-time rookie season rushing the passer? How many games will Play-In teams win in the first round of the NBA Playoffs? Will Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts be better or worse than last season? Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić have been granted exemptions to receive awards by the NBA. Will the make the All-NBA first team? “Catch Me If You Can” comes to life as a former Alabama football player impersonated NFL players to secure nearly $20 million. Abdalla loses his mind over what a Pop Tart is and isn’t.

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Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek said the team has received interest in the top pick, should he consider trading it instead of selecting Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza? Last night’s NBA Play-In Tournament game between the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat was a classic, but should LaMelo Ball been ejected for taking out Bam Adebayo? The NBA is reporting record television numbers, are the narratives around the regular season overblown? Fashion insider Abdalla gives his thoughts on the Washington Commanders new uniforms. Multiple NFL Draft mock drafts have dropped, what can we learn from them? Where will New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence land? How should the Washington Wizards have felt watching Deni Avdija last night in the Portland Trail Blazers win over the Phoenix Suns? Can the Buffalo Bills salvage receiver Keon Coleman’s career? Will American fans be able to tailgate at the World Cup? NFL analyst Lindsay Rhodes joined the guys to preview next week’s NFL Draft.

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Will Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown be traded to the New England Patriots before the NFL Draft next week? Should Eagles coach Nick Siriani take some of the blame for the current situation with Brown? The NBA Play-In Tournament is tonight and Bleck has a fast-food comparison what commissioner Adam Silver has done to the league. With talk of going to 18 games, are their lessons the NFL can learn from the criticisms of the NBA this year? Is this year’s NFL Draft class a weak crop? Should the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets be on upset alert heading into the NBA Playoffs? Other than the Oklahoma City Thunder, what teams can realistically win the NBA Championship? Will the Jacksonville Jaguars actually be using Travis Hunter on offense as well as defense? Mike Golic, Jr. joined the show to look ahead to next week’s NFL Draft. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman commented on the trade rumors around Brown. Should fans in the Windy City be concerned about Chicago Bears quarterback suffering the Kardashian curse?

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