The Midday Show

Andy and Randy kick-off the show by talking about the Korean Baseball Leagues' debut on ESPN last night and how far we may or may not be from playing sports in the U.S.

Andy Bunker and Randy McMichael talked about how the NFL will be proceeding with the release of the 2020 schedule Thursday night May 7th at 8pm. Bunker and McMichael broke down one of the ways the Atlanta Falcons schedule could be different this year and how important the early part of the season is.

“I want the Falcons to be on display, on national television, as many times as possible early in the season because I want us to know and I want everyone to know whether the Falcons are any good or not,” said Bunker. “I want them to be tested. I don’t want to wonder who the Falcons are in mid-October,” Bunker continued.”

Bunker and McMichael also talked about the idea of playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on primetime television opening week of the 2020 season.

Andy Bunker and Randy McMichael were joined by NFL Network, HBO Sports and CBS Sports Journalist Andrea Kremer who discussed ESPN's latest documentary, "The Last Dance," which focuses on Michael Jordan and the 1990's Chicago Bulls teams.​ After joking about "Andy and Randy" Kremer talked about her overall thoughts on the first six episodes of the documentary. 

"You almost have to rewind and say did I just see that? Did he just reverse hands in mid-air? For people to see him as a ruthless competitor that shines through for me," said Kremer. She then talked about Jordan's teammates didn't want to be "Jordan-airs." 

"I covered Michael through the good, the bad and the ugly. Once a year Michael (Jordan) and I would have one lengthy sit down. The biggest breakthrough I had in my career was getting the first interview with Michael upon his return," Kremer continued. 

Kremer also talked about Jordan's relationship with Kobe, how Jordan was different than any athlete ever and how Jordan would have handled today's social media world.

Andy Bunker and Randy McMichael were joined by NFL Network, HBO Sports and CBS Sports Journalist Andrea Kremer who discussed ESPN's latest documentary, "The Last Dance," which focuses on Michael Jordan and the 1990's Chicago Bulls teams.​ After joking about "Andy and Randy" Kremer talked about her overall thoughts on the first six episodes of the documentary.

Andy and Randy react to the breaking news that the NFL has officially cancelled international games and will play all of their 2020 games in the U.S. They also talked about the number of 5th year options that were declined for the 2017 draft class including Mitch Trubisky.

Andy and Randy discussed the NFL still planning to release the schedule later this week, Andy Dalton signing with the Cowboys and Roquan Smith having a lot of fun on a boat over the weekend.

Andy and Randy react to the breaking news that all-time great NFL Coaching Legend Don Shula passed away at 90 years old, NFL schedule release and MJ really liked to gamble.

Longtime Miami Dolphins head coach and the winningest coach in NFL history, Don Shula, has passed away earlier today at age 90. The Dolphins released the following statement on twitter earlier today:

[fembed ftype="blockquote" class="twitter-tweet" provider="twitter"][fembed ftype="p" lang="en" dir="ltr" provider="twitter"]The Miami Dolphins are saddened to announce that Head Coach Don Shula passed away peacefully at his home this morning{*} [fembed ftype="a" href="{protocol}s://t{*}co/MKAtXFA4zd" provider="twitter"]pic{*}twitter{*}com/MKAtXFA4zd[/fembed][/fembed]— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) [fembed ftype="a" href="{protocol}s://twitter{*}com/MiamiDolphins/status/1257313831849611264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" provider="twitter"]May 4, 2020[/fembed][/fembed] [fembed ftype="script" async src="{protocol}s://platform{*}twitter{*}com/widgets{*}js" provider="twitter"][/fembed]

Shula was a coach for the Baltimore Colts from 1963 to 1969 before becoming the head coach of the Dolphins from 1971 to 1995. He led the dolphins to a 257-133-2 record, including back-to-back Super Bowl and a perfect season in 1972.

Former Dolphins tight end and current 92.9 The Game Host Randy McMichael reflected on the passing of Shula. “That man is Miami. He is the Dolphins. He brought so much to the organization,” said McMichael. “Just like most legendary people when he knew who I was, I was blown away,” McMichael continued.

Andy and Randy want to know... What has been the best day of the calendar year thus far for the Atlanta Falcons?

Andy and Randy are joined byt 92.9 The Game's Jarvis Davis to talk about the Charles Harris trade today and the new guys along the defensive line.