Bleck & Abdalla

John Lund is in for Bleck and Abdalla today, wondering if NFL owners can find a way to protect themselves from giving out terrible contracts to quarterbacks. John then plays Quarterback Match Game to find the perfect home for Kyler Murray, Mac Jones, Malik Willis and Tua Tagovailoa. John explains his love of the NFL Scouting Combine and how it affects his private life. Will Las Vegas Raiders star defender Maxx Crosby and Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown be traded? Which of the NFL’s final four teams needs to be the most aggressive this offseason: the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks, the New England Patriots, the Denver Broncos or the Los Angeles Rams? Will more replays in baseball help the sport? Is Francisco Mendoza setup to fail as the number one pick in the NFL Draft to the Raiders? Can the Los Angeles Lakers survive the season following the viral video of Luka Doncic and JJ Redick. If you could only pick one veteran free agent quarterback from this year’s crop, who would you target?

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Jeff Levack of WOFX in Albany filled in for Abdalla with the NFLPA’s report cards about NFL teams now public, who would’ve guessed the Miami Dolphins would be ranked first? What ownership groups stand out positively and negatively? Would a reunion between Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown and his former coach Mike Vrabel make sense for the New England Patriots? Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants to offer a $1 million prize to incentive the NBA’s biggest stars to participate in the dunk contest next year, will it work? Should the Las Vegas Raiders second guess selecting Indiana quarterback Francisco Mendoza with the first pick in the NFL Draft? What is the best network for watching NBA games and coverage: ESPN, NBA or Amazon Prime? Who will be the most overvalued and undervalued NFL free agents? The Dallas Cowboys have franchise tagged star receiver George Pickens, will they keep him or trade him? NBC is reportedly considering moving on from Hall of Famer Tony Dungy during Sunday Night Football, is that the right decision? Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night joined the guys to talk college basketball including Duke and why the college game is more entertaining the NBA right now. Could Geno Smith return to the Raiders as a bridge to Mendoza, or should he look for a new home like the Minnesota Vikings?

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Sean Little of NBA TV filled in for Abdalla today. With the NFL Scouting Combine continuing, some trade news across the league is trickling in. We have an update on Kyler Murray, with a report that he’s requesting a release from the Arizona Cardinals. The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly asking for multiple first round picks and a player for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, will they get it? Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken spoke on his two quarterbacks, Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, does he know who he’ll start? The Indianapolis Colts granted quarterback Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade, could he revive his career elsewhere? How much pressure is on new Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter as he continues to try to encourage quarterback Lamar Jackson to participate in the offseason program. Should the guys buy or sell stock in Kansas superstar Darryn Peterson? The UFL has several rule changes coming, would any work in the NFL? What should we take from the Detroit Pistons win over a shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder? How far away is San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama in becoming the best player in the NBA? Could the Los Angeles Lakers be primed for an early playoff exit? NFL analyst Lindsay Rhodes joined the show from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis for the latest buzz on the NFL Draft’s top prospects. Could the Minnesota Vikings be a good fit for Richardson?

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Former NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz filled in for Abdalla, joining Bleck to continue discussing the biggest stories coming out of the NFL Scouting Combine. There’s differing stories coming out of Phoenix around the communication between the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray. Where could Murray be heading? Broncos coach Sean Payton is giving up playing calling to offensive coordinator Davis Webb, what will this mean for quarterback Bo Nix. Geoff shares stories from his experience at the NFL Scouting Combine. The Chicago Bears have given linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade, will wide receiver D.J. Moore join him leaving the Windy City? Could Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent be a trade option for teams looking to add a signal caller? How much more productive will Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts be playing on the franchise tag for new coach Kyle Stefanski? Do we need more hatred to return in sports? Could the Dallas Cowboys, after trading star edge Micah Parsons now look to replace him trading for Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders?

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With general managers gathering in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine, news is flying. The Las Vegas Raiders say they want to keep star defender Maxx Crosby, while dropped a hint that potential top pick Francisco Mendoza may not start at quarterback as a rookie. The Pittsburgh Steelers are keeping the door open for Aaron Rodgers to return as their quarterback. Star receiver George Pickens is expected to be franchise tagged by the Dallas Cowboys, and now the team is talking about keeping him despite rumors of trades. The Atlanta Falcons plan to release veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, is he a viable option for teams looking to add a new passer? Are the Indianapolis Colts making the right decision looking to extend Daniel Jones as their quarterback? Heading into free agency, what teams should be sending and which should save? The Green Bay Packers are warning their fans not to sell their season tickets, did the cheese graters bother them that much? What’s next for Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after the team said everything is on the table including the potential of a trade?

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Team USA won the gold medal in hockey at the Olympics, have we already seen the best story in sports this year? With the NFL Scouting Combine coming up, how much movement can we expect to pickup as general managers get together? Will the Cincinnati Bengals use the franchise tag on star Trey Henderickson with the intent to trade him? It’s appearing more likely quarterback Aaron Rodgers is going to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, can they compete with Rodgers and coach Mike McCarthy reunited? The Atlanta Falcons placed the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts while the Dallas Cowboys are expected to tag wide receiver George Pickens. Can Pitts realize his full potential in Atlanta? How will Dallas replace Pickens’ production if they trade him? Who was the biggest American star of the Olympics: Alysa Liu, Connor Hellebuyck or Jack Hughes? Presumed top pick Francisco Mendoza is not planning to throw at the NFL Scouting Combine this week, does that affect your view of him? Charles Barkley has a unique plan to stop tanking in the NBA, could it work? At the unveiling of his statue with the Los Angeles Lakers, Pat Riley said he wishes coaches went back to wearing suits. What does fashion expert Abdalla think about the matter? Looking across the NFL, what teams are still in a Super Bowl window? It looks as though the NFL won’t be banning the tush push, is that the right decision? Could Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham be named NBA MVP this season?

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Where is the most likely future home of Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby? The Chicago Bears, the Dallas Cowboys, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or the Los Angeles Chargers? Adam Silver is kicking around different options to stop NBA teams from tanking, Bleck has an idea that would solve the issue. Is tanking even the biggest issue facing the NBA? Indiana coach Curt Cignetti has a new contract, is he the best coach in college football? The NFL Scouting Combine is next week, what storylines will we be watching for in Indianapolis? Should the Raiders be considering trading the #1 pick in the NFL Draft instead of selecting Fernando Mendoza? Who will be the most impactful NFL free agent, who isn’t a free agent yet? What veteran wide receiver will make the biggest impact on a new team next season?

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We have early win totals in for the 2026 NFL season. What teams stand out among the highest win totals, and among the lowest win totals? Is new Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle sending a message to his star quarterback Lamar Jackson? Bleck and Abdalla pour water on the news of the Chicago Bears potentially relocating to Indiana. The Dallas Cowboys have a new defensive coordinator in Christian Parker, can he improve the unit enough to compliment quarterback Dak Prescott and the offense? If the NBA adds a one-on-one or two-on-two competition to All-Star weekend, will All-NBA caliber player participate? How much of the 2027 baseball season is likely to be missed due to labor issues? Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports joined the guys to talk about college basketball as we move closer to March. Could the Arizona Cardinals look to reunite future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers with one his favorite coaches, their new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett?

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was a guest on Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby’s podcast. Could they be teammates in Chicago next season? The Kansas City Chiefs restructured quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ contract, could they make a move for a big free agent like Cincinnati Bengals star Trey Hendrickson? NFL news that dropped today already has Abdalla out on the San Francisco 49ers this season. Can new Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle help star quarterback Lamar Jackson get even better? Is Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen taking a page from University of Colorado coach Deion Sanders’ book as it relates to the two-way talents of Travis Hunter? The NBA is considering a one-on-one or two-versus-two addition to All-Star Weekend, will anyone participate?

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Quarterback Malik Willis is free agency’s best quarterback, where should he sign? The Cleveland Browns? The Minnesota Vikings? How about replacing Aaron Rodgers on the Pittsburgh Steelers? Are the Indianapolis Colts the best home for Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson? Which NFL teams have the most cap space, and how aggressive should they be? With the news Tony Clark is stepping down from the union, is baseball clearly headed for a long work stoppage? How will a change at offensive coordinator affect Sam Darnold and the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks? With the most cap room in the NFL, are Robert Saleh and the Tennessee Titans set to be very aggressive surrounding Cam Ward with talent? Former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has an idea on how to fix the NBA with all of the recent discussion on tanking.

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