SportsTalk w/ Deuce & Steve Geller featuring Bobby Hebert

Dick Jerardi, a horse racing analyst for BetOnline.ag, joined Mike and Charlie. Jerardi broke down the 150th Kentucky Derby, celebrating the event's increased popularity. He talked about Bob Baffert's suspension from Churchill Downs. Jerardi also gave his best bets for the event. 

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints added a trio of veteran players this week after a 7-man draft class. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller break that down to kick off today’s episode, then we hear from Spencer Rattler and dive into why it’s probably a good idea to pump the brakes on the hype train, because you’re not doing him any favors. 

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Mike Conti, the brand manager of Sports Radio 92.9 The Game in Atlanta, joined Steve and Bobby. Conti reviewed the Falcons' decision to draft Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Steve and Bobby spoke to Scott Reynolds, a senior Buccaneers beat writer for PewterReport.com. Reynolds evaluated Duke C Graham Barton, Tampa Bay's "home run hit" at pick 26, Oregon RB Bucky Irving, their fourth-round selection, and Alabama LB Chris Braswell, the Buccaneers' new edge rusher. Steve and Bobby also interviewed Herbert White, a Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Post. White broke down Carolina's off-season moves to help second-year QB Bryce Young, highlighting the weapons they selected in the 2024 NFL Draft: WR Xavier Legette, TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, and RB Jonathon Brooks.

Herbert White, a Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Post, joined Steve and Bobby. White broke down Carolina's off-season moves to help second-year QB Bryce Young, highlighting the weapons they selected in the 2024 NFL Draft: WR Xavier Legette, TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, and RB Jonathon Brooks. He also previewed expectations for Panther fans in the 2024-25 season. 

Scott Reynolds, a senior Buccaneers beat writer for PewterReport.com, joined Steve and Bobby. Reynolds evaluated Duke C Graham Barton, Tampa Bay's "home run hit" at pick 26, Oregon RB Bucky Irving, their fourth-round selection, and Alabama LB Chris Braswell, the Buccaneers' new edge rusher. Reynolds also broke down Tampa Bay's other off-season decisions. 

Mike Conti, the brand manager of Sports Radio 92.9 The Game in Atlanta, joined Steve and Bobby. Conti reviewed the Falcons' decision to draft Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He also evaluated the team's draft picks along their defensive line and criticized Atlanta for not adding secondary help. 

Bobby and Steve evaluated OT Taliese Fuaga, the Saints' 14th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Bobby projected Fuaga's placement on the offensive line. Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, joined Bobby and Steve. Kosel reviewed a disappointing end to the Pelicans 2024 campaign. He explained why New Orleans struggled against the top-seeded OKC Thunder. Kosel discussed Brandon Ingram's future with the team. He also broke down the NBA Playoffs, highlighting Minnesota-Denver and Jrue Holiday's fit with the Celtics. Bobby gave stats about the quarterback class in the 2024 NFL Draft. 

Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, joined Bobby and Steve. Kosel reviewed a disappointing end to the Pelicans 2024 campaign. He explained why New Orleans struggled against the top-seeded OKC Thunder. Kosel discussed Brandon Ingram's future with the team. He also broke down the NBA Playoffs, highlighting Minnesota-Denver and Jrue Holiday's fit with the Celtics. 

Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, projected a major off-season shakeup for the Pelicans. 

Bobby and Mike broke down the Saints' 2024 draft class. Bobby praised the Taliese Fuaga pick, saying New Orleans filled a starting spot with Taliese Fuaga. He reviewed Kool-Aid McKinstry's fit in the Saints' secondary room. Bobby criticized Atlanta's decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall pick. He evaluated Spencer Rattler, the Saints' new quarterback. Bobby, Mike, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Bobby shared his Kentucky Derby winner.