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This week on the Daly Dose, we conclude our annual 2023 NFL preview!
Last week, we took an in-depth look at some of the biggest storylines going into the season, and we previewed the AFC and NFC East and North divisions. Now we finish our NFL preview by looking at the AFC and NFC South and West divisions!
In the AFC South, can the Houston Texans show some growth under new head coach DeMeco Ryans? Will the Indianapolis Colts show some patience with talented rookie QB Anthony Richardson? Are the Jacksonville Jaguars going to live up to their offseason expectations? Can the Tennessee Titans rally after such a strange offseason?
In the NFC South, are the Atlanta Falcons ready to win under new QB Desmond Ridder? Are the Carolina Panthers capable of protecting rookie Bryce Young? Are the New Orleans Saints actually a playoff team with new QB Derek Carr? Can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers find any success after the retirement of Tom Brady?
Over in the AFC West, can new Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton revive the career of Russell Wilson? Are the Kansas City Chiefs ever going to stumble? Will the Las Vegas Raiders find success with Jimmy G? Can the Los Angeles Chargers actually live up to how talented they look to be on paper?
In the NFC West, are the Arizona Cardinals blatantly tanking? Will the Los Angeles Rams continue their slide? Are the San Francisco 49ers good enough to overcome their questions at quarterback? Can Geno Smith have another amazing season for the Seattle Seahawks?
We answer these questions and more, plus we give you our predictions for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas this week on the Dose!

This week on the Daly Dose, we are hosting our annual NFL preview!
We are joined by a few friends of the podcast to break down a number of storylines and make our picks for every division in the league!
The Washington Commanders have a new owner, NFL running backs are feeling disrespected, and we look at some coaches that will be on the hot seat to begin the season!
We begin with the AFC East. Can the Buffalo Bills overcome some personnel losses to stay on top? Can the Miami Dolphins keep their QB healthy? Will the New England Patriots improve on offense? Can the New York Jets actually live up to all of the hype?
In the NFC East, can the Dallas Cowboys live up to expectations? Were the New York Giants a fluke last season? Can the Philadelphia Eagles avoid a Super Bowl hangover? Will the Washington Commanders be better than expected?
We move to the AFC North, did the Baltimore Ravens get Lamar Jackson enough help? Can Deshaun Watson rebound for the Cleveland Browns? Will the Cincinnati Bengals keep winning clutch games? Can the Pittsburgh Steelers take another step forward under QB Kenny Pickett?
Finally, we reach the NFC North! Are the Chicago Bears going to surprise the league? Can the Detroit Lions break their playoff drought? Are the Green Bay Packers going to be better under Jordan Love? Can the Minnesota Vikings improve on last year’s playoff disappointment?
We answer these questions and many more this week on the Dose!

This week on the Daly Dose, football season arrives this week, and we are doing our best to get you ready for what should be a wildly fun year in College Football!
We are joined by longtime Daly Dose contributor Big Robb to break down what to expect this year!
From conference realignment, to the new rule changes to speed up games, to some of the new coaches at Colorado, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Auburn, we discuss a number of storylines to watch this year.
Then, we preview the ACC, the Big 12, the Big Ten, the Pac 12, and the SEC by naming the top contenders, and making out picks for who will be the conference winners.
Finally, we make our predictions for the Heisman Trophy, and we pick the four teams that will be selected to the last four team College Football Playoff!

This week on the Daly Dose, Tottenham Hotspur got some really bad news this week, but we are remaining undeterred and we even have an English Premier League prediction!
A few ACC programs don’t seem to be all that interested in bringing Stanford and Cal Berkeley into the conference, and we explain why.
Plus we have a wild story involving the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Las Vegas Raiders and a porn star that actually makes perfect sense.
Then, we are flying through the entire NFL and we have the most burning question for each team in the league. What will be the keys to every team’s season and what could lead to their downfall? We spend some time on each team in the NFL, and let you know what to watch this season!

This week on the Daly Dose, the NFL preseason kicked off last week and went about like we expected, except for one big surprise.
The USWNT failed in spectacular fashion at the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Australia, the NCAA is seeing some massive realignment and the Pac 12 conference is a sinking ship.
Plus, the NBA has seen some surprising free agent signings in the past few weeks.
Then, we are taking a deep dive on the strength of schedule in both College Football and the NFL! Which teams are going to face the toughest competition and which teams could have an easier path because of a softer schedule?
Finally, in the year 2023, which have been the best college football programs of the century so far? A few of the teams on our Daly Dose Top 5 might surprise you!

This week on the Daly Dose, the NFL Hall of Fame game is tomorrow night in Canton, and we can’t help but notice that the Hall of Fame voters are making some off choices. We also make some predictions for the game.
The New York Mets have declared defeat as they traded Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers and Justin Verlander back to the Houston Astros.
The Indianapolis Colts got some very bad news, and the University of Colorado is headed back to the Big 12 Conference. Is that a good move for the future?
Then, we are previewing some of the biggest quarterback battles to watch in both the NFL and in College Football! There are some very serious quarterback controversies that are heating up!
Finally, with NFL running backs upset over their declining value, we countdown the Top 5 NFL seasons by older running backs in history!

This week on the Daly Dose, we explain why we are rooting for the USWNT in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, despite some philosophical differences.
The Washington Commanders officially have new ownership, the lawsuits at Northwestern are piling up against their football program, and there is one team that everyone will be watching at the Major League Baseball trade deadline!
Plus, a former NBA player could be in some very serious legal trouble!
Then, with the College Football season beginning in exactly one month, we have a number of questions for the coming season! Can the Georgia Bulldogs do it again? Will the Pac 12 finally win some important games? Can the Michigan Wolverines beat Ohio State again? Will Coach Prime actually win some games at Colorado? We discuss these questions and many more!
Finally, our Daly Dose Top 5 is counting down five early season College Football games that we are looking forward to the most!

This week on the Daly Dose, the ESPYs took place last week, and we have to wonder why we weren’t at least nominated for the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. Plus, Lebron James has been doing some very Lebron things lately.
The Tennessee Titans are going to sign wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, Philip Rivers is expecting yet another child, and the NCAA proves they still have no power whatsoever with their punishments for the University of Tennessee.
Then, with the world of sports being a little quiet during this time of year, we bring you another edition of our Daly Dose storytime!
We tell a story of insane athleticism from the NBA, a wild family story from MLB history, and two tragic tales from the world of soccer and boxing. We finish up storytime with an account of how one victory celebration came to be one of the most popular traditions in the world of sports!

This week on the Daly Dose, we give a brief review of the movie Air starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, but there were a couple of other stars that stole the movie. Plus, this movie should remind everyone of who the GOAT is in NBA history!
We discuss the overreactions coming out of the NBA summer league, the possibility for a flopping rule for the league, and both San Diego State and Northwestern are in some serious trouble. Plus, could college basketball coach Bob Huggins actually return to West Virginia?
Then, we turn our attention to Major League Baseball, which is just past the midway point. Which teams are proving to be the best? Who are the worst teams in the league? Our Daly Dose power rankings provide our picks for the Top 10 teams currently in MLB, and we also count down the bottom five as well!
Finally, with Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani’s dominant play on the mound, and at the plate, we countdown the Top 5 best pitching hitters in MLB history!

This week on the Daly Dose, we discuss some of the teams that have improved the most in NBA free agency, and a few teams that haven’t fared as well.
ESPN had a very rough week, and we explain why they are going through such difficult times. We also talk about the NCAA trying to show some strength. So many institutions are trying to skirt the NIL rules. Does the NCAA have any power whatsoever?
Then, in honor of our Independence Day, we are reflecting on some of the sports traditions that are the most uniquely American! From college sports, to the NFL, to MLB, we have a number of traditions that could not exist anywhere except our United States!
Finally, we countdown the Top 5 most memorable moments in USA history! Which amazing historical moments make our list?