Hail To The District Podcast

HTTD's Rajan Nanavati and Patrick Rice resume their conversation around Washington's NFL team, in light of the story in the Washington Post highlighting the rampant sexual abuse and misconduct in the organization. They discuss the horrific working situations there being a direct reflection of Dan Snyder's ownership (3:55), the reprehensible role of many in Washington sports media when teasing this story (19:10), and if there is any chance that this scandal forces Snyder to sell the team (34:28).

HTTD's Rajan Nanavati and Patrick Rice, both lifelong fans of the team formerly known as the Washington Redskins, provide their thoughts about the news that the team will officially change its name. Their discussion includes coming to terms with the team finally changing (1:48), assessing their favorites among the "final four" potential new team names -- and the team name not being discussed which is actually their favorite (17:02), and bracing for the major news that's about to drop about the team (37:37).

With the sports world (still) on hold, HTTD's Rajan Nanavati connects with good friends Neel (a life-long fan of the Chicago Bulls) and John to give their overdue thoughts on ESPN's "The Last Dance" documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls of the 1980's and 1990's. They discuss Jordan's dominance, pathological competitiveness, and singular devotion to basketball cementing his legacy as the "GOAT" and greatest competitor (4:06), Jerry Krause being made the central villain in the documentary (34:34), the underrated brilliance of Dennis Rodman (44:28), if history should look back at Jordan as more of an "anti-hero" versus a "hero" (58:14), the fact that Jordan absolutely ensured Isiah Thomas would not be on the 1992 Dream Team (1:03:50), and if Scottie Pippen should've been unhappy with the way he was portrayed in the documentary.

HTTD's Rajan Nanavati and Patrick Rice reconvene to review the Washington Redskins' 2020 schedule, and provide their week-by-week predictions for all 16 games. They discuss their knee-jerk final win-loss predictions (0:54), the first four games of the year and which game they both agree the Redskins will win (5:46), the second four games which includes one against potentially the best team in the NFC (12:10), the third four games that features the "must-win" game for Dwayne Haskins (18:59), the final four games which includes "Ron Rivera's Revenge" matchup (28:27), thoughts on the Redskins 2020 NFL Draft picks after Chase Young (44:49), and if this is already a make-or-break year for Dwayne Haskins (1:00:17)

HTTD's Rajan Nanavati and Patrick Rice look ahead to the 2020 NFL Draft, and take a "deep dive" into potential moves the Washington Redskins could or should make. They discuss: the #2 pick looking all but wrapped up for the Redskins (1:04), who does Chase Young best compare to in the NFL (22:38), five legitimate options at wide receiver for the Redskins in the Draft (35:57), five legitimate options at cornerback in the Draft (47:30), a big-name trade option the Redskins should pursue at Tight End on Draft Day (1:00:39), the free agent move made this offseason that's among Rajan's most hated moves in years (1:12:13), and an early peek of the top 11 picks in the 2020 NFL Draft (1:20:51).

Stuck in quarantine due to the COVID-19 crisis, HTTD's Rajan Nanavati and Patrick Rice join up again to review the moves made by the Washington Redskins in the first week of NFL Free Agency 2020. They discuss the modus operandi for how Ron Rivera wants to build the Redskins (3:58), Washington's "headline signing" of the week (32:42), the biggest need areas still remaining for the team (52:14), and who will be the backup quarterback behind Dwayne Haskins (1:11:29).

HTTD's Rajan Nanavati is rejoined by good friends John and Neel to talk about some of the most intriguing stories for the 2nd half of the 2019-2020 NBA season. They discuss: if anyone in the Eastern Conference stop the Milwaukee Bucks (1:38), which of the two teams in Los Angeles will be the one left standing in the end (25:41), whether the Washington Wizards or Chicago Bulls can slip into the playoffs (37:47), who should win the Rookie of the Year award between Ja Morant and Zion Williamson (37:47), and ending the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan for "GOAT" status debate.

HTTD's Rajan Nanavati reviews some of the recent stories emerging about Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, and provides his thoughts on whether he still remains the best selection for the Washington Redskins with the #2 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

HTTD's Rajan Nanavati discusses Scott Turner officially becoming the new offensive coordinator of the Washington Redskins. Specifically, he talks about why Kevin O'Connell moved on from the Redskins (1:04), Turner's NFL career "resume" to date (7:06), and how the Turner's (Scott and Norv) work with Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers' offense (9:47).

HTTD's Patrick Rice recaps the flurry of moves made over the past week by Washington Nationals' General Manager Mike Rizzo. He discusses the return of Daniel Hudson and Asdrúbal Cabrera, the additions of Eric Thames and Starlin Castro, and if the Nats are still in the Josh Donaldson chase.