Sporting News national college football writer Bill Bender joins Gerry V to talk about the Urban Meyer sitatuation and whether or not he should be fired, how he views Clemson, and more. 

The Wake Up Call crew of Molly, Bobby, and Walker discuss some of the latest bold takes around the NFC as well as making a few of their own for this season.  What are your bold takes around the NFL this season?

Gabe Burns, of AJC, joins The Wake Up Call to discuss the latest trades surrounding the Atlanta Braves and who will have the biggest impact in Atlanta, how important the August schedule is the Braves to surpass the Phillies, and are the Nationals a true contender.

Kevin Payne from Rotowire joined The Wake Up Call to all the latest talk surrounding fantasy football.  Is Cam Newton a top-tier quarterback this season?  Should you look to draft a quarterback with your first-pick or go with someone else?  Will it be a deep year for tight ends this season? How will be the rookie to burst onto the scene this season? And finally, who are his sleepers this season.

Josh Klein, from the Riot Report, joins the show to discuss his thoughts on second-year wide receiver Curtis Samuel, is he buying into a healthy Matt Kalil, if Donte Jackson has earning the starting spot, where the battle at safety stands as of right now, and much more around the Carolina Panthers.

Bret Saberhagen, two-time Cy Young winner andd 1985 World Series MVP and Champion with the Royals joined Gerry V on the show and discussed what it was like to win Game 7 and the championship at 21 years old, how the game has changed from back then to now and much more!

 

ESPN.com Panther beat writer, David Newton came on the show and talked about the return of Curtis Samuel at training camp, the play of Donte Jackson and what will be the toughest position battle for the team to make cuts at! 

Nate Davis of USA Today Sports stopped by the show and gave his thoughts on the national anthem policy and how he views it as a former Army artillery officer, his projections for the Panthers and the NFC South this season and why he thinks the Falcons will win the Super Bowl! 

Senior editor at The MMQB, Gary Gramling, joins The Wake Up Call to discuss the biggest storylines in the NFL, the QB competition between Baker Mayfield and Tyrod Taylor, the expectations for Kansas City with second year QB Patrick Mahomes at the helm, and his thoughts on when Le'veon Bell will end his holdout.

Bobby, Molly, and Walker shares their thoughts on who made the best trades this year in the NFL. Should other teams try an emulate what the Los Angeles Rams are doing? Did they like the moves Cleveland has made? Do they feel good about the Panther's trade for Torrey Smith?