Post Media’s Michael Traikos weighs in on the Leafs’ current injury situation, the team’s blue line depth, and Jason Spezza’s role with the Leafs (16:35); Will Leitch, national writer for MLB.com and founder of Deadspin, chimes in on the anti-climactic nature of this season’s MLB playoff race, the possibility of a Mookie Betts trade, and the Angels’ inability to assemble a contending team around Mike Trout (48:37); Buffalo Bills LB Lorenzo Alexander joins the show to discuss the team’s 2-0 start to the season, his leadership role on the team, and the continued maturation of second-year quarterback Josh Allen (1:13:42); Ian Tulloch, co-host of “The Staff and Graph” podcast, shares his thoughts on Mike Babcock’s approach with veteran players during training camp, Kasperi Kapanen’s fit alongside Mitch Marner & John Tavares, and why Mitch Marner’s new deal could be an anomaly in comparison to other marquee RFAs (1:33:53); “Around the NFL” podcast co-host Dan Hanzus on the Jets’ injury woes, Cam Newton’s status as the Panthers’ franchise quarterback, and Jalen Ramsey’s recent trade request (1:56:39).

Paul Bissonnette, former NHL forward and current co-host of the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, weighs in on Mitch Marner’s new contract, Kyle Dubas’ negotiating prowess, and the Leafs’ captaincy situation (17:01); Bryant McFadden, two-time Super Bowl champion and current NFL analyst for CBS, chimes in on the Steelers’ acquisition of Minkah Fitzpatrick, Jalen Ramsey’s trade request, and the current pecking order in the AFC (48:47); Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston discusses Kyle Dubas’ reputation around the NHL, the timing of Mitch Marner’s new contract, and the Leafs’ key training camp battles (1:31:41); Trey Wingo, co-host of Golic & Wingo on ESPN Radio, shares his thoughts on the Giants’ decision to bench Eli Manning in favour of rookie Daniel Jones, the Dolphins’ tanking model, and the Browns’ slow start to their 2019 campaign (1:58:30).

Ben & JD provide their takes on Mitch Marner’s six-year extension with the Maple Leafs that has an average annual value of $10.893 million (0:37); The host of “Unfiltered with Matthew Barnaby” shares his thoughts on the Marner deal, how it impacts the makeup of the support pieces around Toronto’s Big 4, and how it may affect negotiations for the remaining RFAs holding out (52:37); FOX Sports Radio’s Rich Ohrnberger talks about the Saints losing Drew Brees for several weeks and the Steelers losing Ben Roethlisberger until 2020 (1:19:46); NHL analyst Justin Bourne on Marner’s return, Kyle Dubas’ negotiating skills, what the ice time for Mike Babcock’s top lines will look like, and Zach Hyman & Travis Dermott being out of Toronto’ lineup to start the regular season (1:31:02).

Ben & JD provide their takes on Mitch Marner's six-year extension with the Maple Leafs that has an average annual value of $10.893 million (0:37); The host of "Unfiltered with Matthew Barnaby" shares his thoughts on the Marner deal, how it impacts the makeup of the support pieces around Toronto's Big 4, and how it may affect negotiations for the remaining RFAs holding out (52:37); FOX Sports Radio's Rich Ohrnberger talks about the Saints losing Drew Brees for several weeks and the Steelers losing Ben Roethlisberger until 2020 (1:19:46); NHL analyst Justin Bourne on Marner's return, Kyle Dubas' negotiating skills, what the ice time for Mike Babcock's top lines will look like, and Zach Hyman & Travis Dermott being out of Toronto' lineup to start the regular season (1:31:02).

Ben & JD provide their takes on Mitch Marner's six-year extension with the Maple Leafs that has an average annual value of $10.893 million (0:37); The host of "Unfiltered with Matthew Barnaby" shares his thoughts on the Marner deal, how it impacts the makeup of the support pieces around Toronto's Big 4, and how it may affect negotiations for the remaining RFAs holding out (52:37); FOX Sports Radio's Rich Ohrnberger talks about the Saints losing Drew Brees for several weeks and the Steelers losing Ben Roethlisberger until 2020 (1:19:46); NHL analyst Justin Bourne on Marner's return, Kyle Dubas' negotiating skills, what the ice time for Mike Babcock's top lines will look like, and Zach Hyman & Travis Dermott being out of Toronto' lineup to start the regular season (1:31:02).

Former NFL quarterback and three-time Pro Bowler Carson Palmer weighs in on Cam Newton’s slow start to the season, Jameis Winston’s acclimation to Bruce Arians’ offence, and the challenges of being a young quarterback in today’s NFL (13:49); Former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst Colby Armstrong discusses his withdrawal from Battle of the Blades due to a hamstring injury and Mitch Marner’s ongoing contract negotiations (46:40); Eric Thomas & Alex Seixeiro join Ben & JD in studio for the Week 2 edition of the Cool Picks Challenge (1:09:48); NBA skills trainer Rico Hines joins the show to chat about his infamous “summer runs” and Pascal Siakam’s continued development (1:35:07); Andrew Berkshire, NHL scribe for Sportsnet, weighs in on Mitch Marner’s value as a five-on-five contributor and how Marner stacks up against the remaining crop of RFAs (1:58:41).

Former NFL quarterback and three-time Pro Bowler Carson Palmer weighs in on Cam Newton’s slow start to the season, Jameis Winston’s acclimation to Bruce Arians’ offence, and the challenges of being a young quarterback in today’s NFL (13:49); Former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst Colby Armstrong discusses his withdrawal from Battle of the Blades due to a hamstring injury and Mitch Marner’s ongoing contract negotiations (46:40); Eric Thomas & Alex Seixeiro join Ben & JD in studio for the Week 2 edition of the Cool Picks Challenge (1:09:48); NBA skills trainer Rico Hines joins the show to chat about his infamous “summer runs” and Pascal Siakam’s continued development (1:35:07); Andrew Berkshire, NHL scribe for Sportsnet, weighs in on Mitch Marner’s value as a five-on-five contributor and how Marner stacks up against the remaining crop of RFAs (1:58:41).

Ben & JD share their takeaways from Leafs Media Day and elaborate on how Mitch Marner's contract situation could affect the team's current forward depth (4:45); Odd Shark analyst Joe Osborne weighs in on Thursday night's matchup between the Panthers & Buccaneers and offers his best bets for Sunday's slate of games (27:19); Matthew Barnaby, former NHL forward and host of the "Unfiltered" podcast, joins the show to chat about Mitch Marner's value in relation to Auston Matthews and Paul Marner's involvement in his son's current contract ordeal (46:16); Steve Dangle, author of This Team is Ruining My Life and host of "The Steve Dangle" Podcast, chimes in on the feasibility of Mitch Marner's contract demands and how this negotiation will impact Kyle Dubas' legacy as Leafs GM (1:35:58); Former NFL linebacker Arthur Moats weighs in on Sam Darnold's absence from the Jets' lineup, Ben Roethlisberger's leadership prowess, and Josh Allen's continued growth as the Bills' signal caller (2:03:24).

Ben & JD share their takeaways from Leafs Media Day and elaborate on how Mitch Marner’s contract situation could affect the team’s current forward depth (4:45); Odd Shark analyst Joe Osborne weighs in on Thursday night’s matchup between the Panthers & Buccaneers and offers his best bets for Sunday’s slate of games (27:19); Matthew Barnaby, former NHL forward and host of the “Unfiltered” podcast, joins the show to chat about Mitch Marner’s value in relation to Auston Matthews and Paul Marner’s involvement in his son’s current contract ordeal (46:16); Steve Dangle, author of This Team is Ruining My Life and host of “The Steve Dangle” Podcast, chimes in on the feasibility of Mitch Marner’s contract demands and how this negotiation will impact Kyle Dubas’ legacy as Leafs GM (1:35:58); Former NFL linebacker Arthur Moats weighs in on Sam Darnold’s absence from the Jets’ lineup, Ben Roethlisberger’s leadership prowess, and Josh Allen’s continued growth as the Bills’ signal caller (2:03:24).

Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman chimes in on Mitch Marner's contract dispute, the Blue Jays' pitching outlook for 2020, and the futures of Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins (15:53); Former two-time Super Bowl champion and current CBS analyst Bryant McFadden weighs in on the Steelers' offensive struggles in Week 1 against New England, Pittsburgh's lack of depth in their receiving core, and which team has the most prove heading into Week 2 (48:31); Shi Davidi, MLB scribe for Sportsnet, shares his thoughts on the contractual status of the Jays' front office and how MLB executives view the Jays organization (1:14:50); Sportsnet NHL insider Chris Johnston discusses Mitch Marner's ongoing contract negotiations, the Leafs' limitations in terms of salary, and if Marner's stalemate affects his candidacy for the Leafs' captaincy (1:33:11); Toronto Raptors rookie guard Terence Davis joins the show to chat about his decision to sign with the Raptors as an undrafted free agent and his impressions of Canada (2:04:15).