Jamual and Steve form a limited crew for Fourth of July holiday week show and talk about the Mark Rypien case, talk Redskins' tight ends in this week's position group breakdown, and more.

A discussion on the NFL’s Direct TV contract and a possible opt-out year. The Alliance of American Football makes a brief return from the dead. Should the NBA decrease games, or is it the dumbest idea ever? Dear Rays, just move somewhere else.

We look at the teams inside linebacker position. Doug Williams gets an extension. A little RFK stadium talk at the end.

Mark Bullock, @markbullocknfl longtime friend of the show and Redskins analyst for The Athletic joins us to discuss his recent breakdowns of the Redskins scheme and how it compares to what Haskins ran at Ohio State. A discussion of the interior of the O-line.

John and Steve hit the NFL's new rumored policy on players in beer commercials, the new professional swimming league, the difference in the arena experience for wealthy and regular fans, and the latest in the NCAA basketball scandal.

On this weeks episode, Rick and Matt discuss the Wizards long search for a GM. The rally that Rick attended at RFK stadium for Larry Brown. The Stanley Cup Finals. Can the Nationals finally dig themselves out of a hole and back into the playoff race?

A note: because of Rick and Matt's vacation schedules they will be back on July 20th.

Hardknocks update.  Trent Williams has more surgery.  A hall of fame debate. And our breakdown of the Redskins outside linebackers.

This weeks topic, Redskins minicamp, Trent Williams hold out, the QB battle between Haskins and Keenum. A little stumping for Larry Brown to go to the Hall of Fame. Montez Sweat is a star in the making.

Lake Lewis (@LakeLewis) joins us to discuss the Trent Williams situation.

Our intrepid freedom patriots discuss various ways the Nanny State and Sports collide. First up is The Great Weed Debate where they look at the lambs bread as a legislate pain management tool for the NFL, and maybe more importantly, as a bargaining chip in upcoming CBA. Then it’s the LA Laker’s management mess as chronicled by ESPN. Boy it seems like they need a nanny! They end with nets, fan safety and alcohol sales at the SEC Football games. Have fun following where Steve, John and Chris trade off their nanny outfits!