From the Booth Podcast

Evan and Cody convene again, this time to discuss whether or not the Miami Heat can overcome a 2-0 NBA Finals deficit, Doc Rivers and the coaching landscape in the Association, their favorite MLB playoff teams and stories thus far, and COVID-19 rescheduling games in the NFL.

Week 2 of the NFL is here, and Cody and Evan highlight what they're watching for. The guys also look back at last week's opening week of NFL action, take a peek at the NBA Eastern and Western Conference finals matchups, and dive into some MLB as it comes down the stretch of the year and gears up for its expanded playoffs. 

It's time for the 2020-2021 NFL Preview, as Evan and Cody get ready for this NFL season. Will there be a Super Bowl hangover for the 49ers? Can the Chiefs repeat? Can Kyler Murray make it three sophomores in a row to grab the MVP award? The guys chat about all that and more, and make their predictions for they see the season shaking out. 

Luke Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo dueled in one of the best games we've seen in the NBA Bubble, and Evan is impressed by how the other Mavericks contributed as well. Scoring is up, and the NBA has shown that the bubble environment has worked in allowing the league to finish out its season. The same cannot be said for college football, where players have unified to express concerns/make demands about what it would look like to move forward with a season. The guys also discuss when the XFL might come back. 

Cody and Evan are back and discuss Washington's new name and the recent report of sexual harassment allegations throughout the organization, the re-start for Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association. They also touch on  the enormity of the Patrick Mahomes contract and how that sets up the Kansas City Chiefs over the next decade.

Cody and Evan recap the first round of this year's virtual NFL Draft. Come for the discussion about what picks they liked and didn't, and stay for the chatter about Aaron Rodgers memes and which NFL coach had a better virtual draft setup. 

Cody and Evan catch up on the major free agency moves across the NFL landscape and discuss winners and losers. They also talk about how well (or not?) Cody's Colts fared in trading for DeForest Buckner and signing Philip Rivers, and how weird it is going to be to watch Tom Brady play in a Tampa Bay Bucs jersey.

Cody and Evan talk about the coronavirus cancelling sporting events all around the United States and the world, the field heading toward the NCAA Tournament, and the XFL's viability as a league. (NOTE: The episode was taped before the NBA suspended the rest of its season)

Cody and Evan break down the NBA as it comes down the stretch and discuss whether or not Zion Williamson should really be in the rookie of the year conversation. They also look at the jumbled Western Conference, where the Pelicans are pushing for a spot and the Grizzlies rebuild is ahead of schedule. They also talk Kobe's memorial and the NFL Combine as well. 

Cody and Evan break down NBA All-Star Saturday Night, where Cody's guy Aaron Gordon was robbed of an NBA dunk contest title for the second time in his career. They also touch on Buddy Hield winning the three-point shootout and Bam Adebayo grabbing a win in the skills competition. They also touch on the Astros cheating scandal continuing to make the news, and who might be some names to watch in the upcoming NFL Combine.