The Roundup Podcast

On today’s show, 4 weeks into an NFL season that’s been anything but predictable, it’s time to start to readjusting our expectations. The Vikings have played great D and beat some real contenders to sit at 4-0, the Commanders rookie QB has led them to 3-1 and the top of the NFC East, and the Seahawks are better than expected on both sides of the ball and look like a lock for at least a Wild Card. Meanwhile, an injury to Tua has seemingly transformed the Dolphins from a Playoff team to one of the worst teams in the league, the Rams losing Aaron Donald to retirement then Puka and Kupp to injuries has proven devastating, and the Bengals terrible D is why they’ve struggled, but what excuses do we have for the Jags being 0-4? And are the Cowboys or Eagles really this bad? But first, it’s an NBA offseason blockbuster trade sending KAT to the Knicks and Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle to the Wolves. So sit back, the NFL season is just cruising by and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .

On today’s show, things get messy in NFL Week 2 as upsets abound. Most of our top tier Super Bowl contenders, including the Cowboys, the Lions, the Niners and the Ravens all lose to underdogs, but the Bengals had the dubious distinction of losing to the defending champion Chiefs and Mahomes. But the dog show we got early made for perfect viewing, with the unbalanced 10 early/3 late slate, we got to keep up with all of the upsets on RedZone early, then focus on Bengals/Chiefs  late. And now the questions start to pop up; what do we make of an 0-2 Ravens squad, or an 0-2 Bengals, or all of the Rams injury woes, or Dallas getting mollywhomped at home? Plus, passing yards and scoring are down, running yardage is up, are we seeing the newest trend in NFL offenses? We’ll look to Week 3 to provide answers. . . So sit back, the NFL season is underway and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .

On today’s show, football is back! NFL scheduling was a thing of beauty, with potential Playoff matchups all over primetime, as we kicked off with as much  excitement you could ask for between the Chiefs and Ravens, a solid Packers/Eagles tilt, OT in Detroit between the Lions and Rams, and a dominant performance by the Niners vs the Jets. Then on Sunday, it was RedZone time, as we watched Josh Allen work his magic, the Bears D looking dominant, Anthony Richardson’s tantalizing potential and more! Now granted, the level of play was spotty in some cases, like with the Bengals in particular, but also in the passing game for many QBs and teams not named Baker and the Bucs, but I’ll just chalk it up to early season rust and expect to see more dynamic passing moving forward. And now it’s on to Week 2 . . . So sit back, the NFL season is underway and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .

On today’s show, we had two conferences to cover, so we split it up into two separate parts, with episode 617 covering the South, and now here, as we wrap up our NFL season previews out west. Now we get to our defending conference champions, the favorites yet again, but we’ll take a look at what’s changed from last season and how likely a repeat Super Bowl appearance really is. Plus, there’s What to Watch For, with possible Rams, Seahawks and Charger Playoff runs, Kyler Murray, Jim Harbaugh and more! So sit back, the NFL season is just days away and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .

On today’s show, as our NFL season previews continue the outlooks shift radically as we head down south. Between the North and the East divisions in both conferences, I counted no fewer than 8 teams with a viable chance to get to the Super Bowl, in the Eagles, the Cowboys, the Bills, the Jets, the Lions, the Packers, the Ravens and the Bengals, but as we look to the 8 teams from AFC and NFC South, outside of the Texans, is there anyone who can realistically make that title run? This has to be where the losses come from to offset all the wins we’ve been passing out and all of the overs we’ve predicted. But that’s not to say these divisions won’t be relevant; quite the opposite in fact. There are so many players and storylines to watch for, like maybe getting a full Anthony Richardson season; like whether Trevor Lawrence has another level to his game; like how far will Baker Mayfield take the Bucs; and how much can Bryce Young do on this pretty bad Panthers team to overcome his rough rookie year? So sit back, the NFL season is just days away and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .

On today’s show, it’s time to head to the heartland, as we take a look at what we might expect to see out of the black and blue NFC North and the AFC North. Three legit Super Bowl contenders, a boatload of superstars, and tons of storylines highlight our season previews; we’re talking Caleb Williams and the bandwagon Bears, the Lions, the Ravens, Joe Burrow, and thats just the tip of the iceberg. Week 2 of our 4 part NFL 2024 Season Previews is here, and it is loaded! So sit back, the NFL season is just weeks away and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .

On today’s show, we start to shift gears, going from pretty much just talking basketball since the Chiefs won the Super Bowl, back to football, as the 2024 NFL season just sneaks up on us after an extremely active NBA offseason. Sure, Gaber and I both have lots to say about what we saw in Paris, everything from Steph raining 3’s in the medal rounds and giving the world a Nuit-Nuit to close out France; LeBron leading this team at age 39 and taking home a well earned MVP; KD’s ruthless efficiency and mastery of the international game even tho he rarely plays FIBA rules; and just Team USA in general. And of course, you know we still wanna talk about the what this Warriors’ roster will look like going into next season now that the dealing is pretty much done, and we probably will sometime soon. But to get us ready for Week 1, it’s back to football, as we break down the NFC East and the AFC East, with team rankings, which players to watch for, odds, predictions, and more. So sit back, Team USA brings home the gold as we head into hoops hiatus just in time for football season and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .

On today’s show, even tho the NBA Finals ended more than a month and a half ago, the hoops world hasn’t slowed down at all after the end of the season; it’s just been one event after another. The Draft, trades, Free Agency, then Summer League and Team USA Showcases, and now two weeks of Olympics’ hoops that takes us thru the middle of August and seamlessly merges into football season.Throw in watching some WNBA, some MLB, and other Olympics events, and summer on the sports calendar has been downright packed this year. And as of last night, NFL Preseason is underway and I can hear Week 1 calling, but today, we’re still on hoops, with a review of some new faces in new places, what we saw in Summer League, Team USA and more! So sit back, it’s been an entertaining NBA Offseason leading us right into football season and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .

On today’s show, despite the season being almost two weeks in our rear view, the NBA hasn’t gone anywhere. We’ve had Bridges’ trade to the Knicks, among other deals of varying significance; the Draft, and why YMMV, we’re gonna try to refrain from deciding the career arcs of players who haven’t set foot on an NBA court yet; and now, Free Agency is underway, and while there haven’t been any mega-deals yet, we’re just waiting for the first Domino to fall. So sit back, it’s the NBA Offseason and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .

On today’s show, it’s all about perspective, as we reconcile endings with memories and new beginnings. The sports world lost an all-time icon, as Willie Mays passes away at age 93, but the outpouring of appreciation we saw immediately following the announcement was befitting of the legend he was, both on and off the field. RIP #24, I never saw him play but I was always acutely aware of how great he was, and that’s just how incredible the legacy he left behind was. And we bid farewell to another NBA season, as the Celtics are crowned champs, and we’ll recap what we saw throughout a somewhat lackluster NBA Finals, even as we look ahead to the NBA draft, free agency and Olympic hoops that are gonna help us get thru the offseason. So sit back, it’s Willie Mays love, an NBA Finals wrap up and a little US Open recap, and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .