Extra Points

The Extra Points gang is back in the studio and it only takes minutes for Dave and Martin to start arguing. The Dallas Cowboys season hasn’t even started yet and Sal is already bummed out because of offensive tackle Tyron Smith’s leg injury as he is already looking at replacements. Plus, OKC Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren is also out for the year as Martin claims he wasn’t surprised.

The guys begin their NFC Preview starting with the NFC East followed by the NFC North as Martin is not buying all the hype around the Hard Knocks: Detroit Lions. Then they preview the NFC South as Dave still doesn’t want to bet against Tom Brady and the Bucs; while Martin thinks the Carolina Panthers despite Baker Mayfield at quarterback are going to be terrible. They wrap things up with the NFC West; can the Rams repeat or will the loaded-with-talent 49ers win the division?

The guys give out their play of the day picks and close the show discussing the best smoking picture in the history of sports in honor of KC Chiefs great Len Dawson passing away. 

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The Extra Points gang is back and so is Tom Brady as he returned to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a planned vacation with his family. Meanwhile, Dave doesn’t believe that Dana White helped get a deal in place for Brady and Gronk to go to the Las Vegas Raiders.

The guys recap Week 2 of the NFL pre-season including the Baltimore Ravens continuing their impressive winning streak and Giants rookie, first round pick Kayvon Thibodeaux being injured on a cut block and the Panthers officially announcing Baker Mayfield as their Week 1 starter.

Next, they run down the entire AFC starting with a AFC East preview as Sal likes the Bills to have the most wins in the NFL and asks could they still win this division with their backup QB Case Keenum? Martin likes the Dolphins improved offense and floats an interesting theory about why they went all-in on getting new players.  

Then the guys cover the AFC North, followed by the AFC South and close things out with the AFC West as Sal thinks three teams will make the playoffs from this division. Dave still thinks Russell Wilson has some great football left in the tank and that people are going to owe him an apology, however Sal disagrees.

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The Extra Points gang is back and Martin is happy to report everyone at Extra Points wished him a happy birthday yesterday, except for Dave. Martin also clears up that Dave was invited to his Birthday party, he just didn’t check his email. Sal is in Vegas for his 20th wedding anniversary and tells the story of how his wife tried to prank him.

The guys react to Deshaun Watson's increased suspension and fine news as a settlement is reached. The Browns over/under win total remains unchanged, could they now be in the market for a starter until Watson returns?

Next, they discuss the second episode of Hard Knocks with the Detroit Lions and Dave doesn’t like all the grit and fiery speeches by Dan Campbell. Plus, it’s a trip on the Riverboat Casino as the Captain asks- what is the worst rebrand in sports history?

Martin and Eddie discuss the Manti Te’o Netflix documentary and if the catfish incident wouldn’t have happened if he had gone to USC instead of Notre Dame. Then they close things out giving out their plays of the day and wrap things up discussing LeBron’s new $97 million dollar deal with the Lakers.

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Cousin Sal is back from Brooklyn! The guys wager on how much pizza he ate while there and also after finally finding him getting on the jumbotron at the Mets game.

The Extra Points gang catches up on all the headlines from Week 1 of the NFL’s pre-season including Zach Wilson’s injury, Tom Brady taking a leave from Tampa Bay, Offensive Rookie of the Year odds and which backup quarterback will have the most wins this season.

Next, the big stories in college football; LSU Quarterback Myles Brennan is reportedly walking away from football but he will get to keep his NIL money and NBC announces Jason Garrett and Jac Collinsworth as their Notre Dame broadcast team as Eddie gives his thoughts. Finally, they close things out talking about Martin’s Birthday tomorrow and what plans he has.

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The Extra Points gang is here to help you gear up for Week 1 of the NFL’s pre-season as the Baltimore Ravens look to continue their winning streak, Deshaun Watson is expected to start for the Browns and Dave compares the pre-season to Civil War re-enactments.

The guys recap the first episode of Hard Knocks and discuss what their talent would be if they had to perform in front of the team. Plus, they discuss Coach of the Year odds as Dan Campbell has better odds than the Buffalo Bills’ Sean McDermott.

Major League Baseball’s Field of Dreams game is back tonight which leads the guys to discuss their dream stadium, field, or landmark to see a game. Eddie follows up that he has no desire to ever visit the city of Houston.

Then Rob Parker joins to discuss which of the Golden Girls would make the best NFL head coach, why he’s not buying the hype around Dan Campbell and why the NFL needs to change how they give out awards. Plus, Rob gives his thoughts on the worst baseball city, which athlete he’d want to roast, and gives out his Super Bowl/World Series winning parlay.
 

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Martin returns from Vegas just in time to learn from Shek and Cousin Sal that football can wait, it’s baseball time! Fresh from recent baseball betting success have Dave and Sal blaring the trumpets from the Narcos walkout song which they find great for villainous cartel members and closers in baseball.

Sal asks what everyone’s walkout song would be, and their answers will shock and sicken you. Sal also laments the loss of fat people to make fun of and he and Dave discuss the athletes that should lumber up to the top of Fat Mountain.

Baseball chatter as the Mets take 4 of 5 from Braves. Scherzer, deGrom, Diaz, Vogelbach were phenomenal and so was Shek, who picked them! Yankees swept by Cardinals. A Recap Dodgers/Padres and ol Pete Rose made a fool of himself again, hustling into more controversy. The fellas wonder the odds of Pete making it into the Hall of Fame during any of our lifetime’s.

Everyone gives out their Play of The Day. Sal and Dave both like the Mariners/Yanks over 7.5 and Martin is all over the Cubs with the over and a parlay.

NFL futures and fun as Kareem Hunt requests a trade. Does he think the team has character issues? Tape out of Danny Dimes missing a WR badly has them asking, which is the best Daniel Jones prop bet out of. Lastly, who makes next year’s 2023 hall of fame class- Darrelle Revis, Andre Johnson, Dwight Freeney, Joe Thomas, Zach Thomas, Torry Holt?

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Cousin Sal, Dave Dameshek & Martin Weiss are here for a brand new Thursday edition of the Extra Points Podcast! With Marty in Las Vegas, the gang starts off the show making fun of each other's outfits. There's actual football being played tonight between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Jacksonville Jaguars as the Hall of Fame game kicks off the NFL season. After Sal teases the return of Waiver Wired, they all discuss the NFL appealing Deshaun Watson's 6 game suspension. Tom Brady just turned 45 and was also in the news with the Miami Dolphins tampering scandal so the trio weighs in on Tom's overall behavior. They move onto baseball next and remember the legendary Vin Scully by discussing his best calls. After their Play of the Day they round out the show with the unfortunate news of Brittney Griner being sentenced to 9 years in a Russian prison.

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The Extra Points gang is back from the weekend and begins the show reacting to the Deshaun Watson suspension. With Watson suspended for six games, the Cleveland Browns over/under wins has been set at 9.5 games as the guys give their thoughts on that line. Then the guys discuss some early news out of NFL training camps.

Martin and Dave give their Buffalo Wild Wings Heat Check of the Week, which NFL wide receiver on a new team will out play their expectations? Dave likes Ju Ju Smith-Schuster and Martin makes the case for AJ Brown.

Aaron Judge has a big weekend as his home run chase continues and he separates himself from Ohtani for AL MVP. Plus, for their Play of the Day the guys are going all in on the Mets as everyone likes them in tonight’s game against the Nationals.

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The Mets beat the Yankees again as Sal’s bet against the Yankees fans on the Extra Points staff is looking good as they may have to face the Cap of Consequences. Dave can’t get over Martin wearing a shirt that makes him look like Where’s Waldo and Martin makes fun of Dave for only owning three shirts. The guys take a break from making fun of each other to give out their Play of the Day baseball picks.  

Tampa Bay adds another weapon on offense with Julio Jones which gets the guys to look at NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds. Plus, will the independent study clause in Kyler Murray’s new contract affect his season props? Sal warns betting the overs on the season long player props because they don’t account for injuries and missing games.

Eddie and Dave give their thoughts on Notre Dame’s Shamrock Series uniform, plus an international trade offer between Russia and the U.S. as the guys discuss if this is a fair trade. Finally, it’s a tribute to the Choco Taco after the news it will be discontinued.

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The Extra Points crew is back as Mikey Meatballs turned 24 over the weekend and Eddie Spaghetti says 24 is the best age. Sal went to Arizona over the weekend and went to an Indoor Football League game (Tucson Sugar Skulls @ Northern Arizona Wranglers) with Harry and his son Jack. Sal recaps the trip and Dave asks if all these fringe sports leagues will still exist in 30 years?

With more NFL uniform announcements The Uniformant weighs in on all the new color schemes; Dave does not like all the black uniforms and feels it makes it less special, but a few teams are even worse.

Adam Carolla joins the show to discuss his new book Everything Reminds Me of Something: Advice, Answers…but No Apologies. Sal asks Adam what the ratio is of books he’s written versus books he’s actually read. Then the guys discuss everything from touchdown celebrations, trophies in sports and even the best time to be alive. Then Adam weighs in on the best comedian/athletes and which is the best looking helmet in the NFL?

The guys close things out by giving their best bets and Dave suggests closest to the pin: how many home runs will Aaron Judge finish the season with?

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