Calvin’s expectations aren’t too high for the Denver Broncos this year, but Russell Wilson’s actions recently are causing Calvin to raise the bar for the quarterback specifically. While we’re measuring up quarterbacks, Kyler Murray’s film study clause has been removed from his contract with the Arizona Cardinals after the organization received criticism for it last week. Before wrapping the show, the guys take a look at some of the key trades in the MLB taking place ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.

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The NBA lost an OG yesterday with the passing of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell who will be remembered as much for his greatness off the court as his performance on it. Of course, NFL training camps are in full swing and there are updates with the Dallas Cowboys depth chart at running back, as well as a few wide receivers who have received new deals. Speaking of the NFL, Calvin buries the lead until the second segment in the hour, breaking down Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension. Was it too soft?

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Yesterday’s report about the film study clause in Kyler Murray’s contract with the Arizona Cardinals has continued to marinate on the minds of talk show hosts, including Calvin. Speaking of NFL contracts, Julio Jones signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers yesterday. The signing is interesting for sure, but how much does he have left in the tank? Breaking news during the show today with the US Secretary of State announcing that the Biden Administration has officially made its trade request to Russia to bring Brittney Griner home.

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It is just one day after all NFL players have reported to training camp, and Jerry Jones’ words are already making the rounds in setting the approach for his Dallas Cowboys this season. Calvin dives into the expectations for the team before stepping away from the league to hit some other major topics. The Tour LIV golf league has been a frequent talking point on the show, and it has been announced that the Saudi-funded competitor to the PGA will be expanding from eight to 14 events in 2023, along with an increase in prize money. In our own backyard, the San Antonio Spurs suffered another blow with the news that shooting coach Chip Engelland is leaving Alamo City for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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The conversation around the NFL picks up again in Hour 2 after the guys read some reactions to Hour 1. Yesterday, it was announced by the league that the NFL+ streaming service is now available for this season, essentially replacing the NFL GamePass. Still, this does nothing for fans of out-of-market teams, and NFL Ticket is still tied to satellite services. In other news, there’s more information in the Brittney Griner case, Penn State is quietly dealing with a scandal, and Bill Belichick shared more praise for second-year quarterback Mac Jones.

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As of today, all NFL teams are officially in full training camp mode. With the season so close, Calvin warns everyone to say a little prayer for your team to make it to Week 1 intact. There are a number of interesting headlines heading into the season, and two of the biggest position battles are taking place at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sticking with the NFL, details are emerging about Kyler Murray’s new contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals. The most interesting note is that a chunk of the guaranteed money in the deal is directly connected with a minimum amount of film study the quarterback is required to do each week. Calvin thinks that’s a bad look for Kyler. Around the MLB All-Star Game, ESPN+ dropped the first two episodes of The Captain, a series on Derek Jeter, and Calvin finally gets to share his early thoughts.

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Reports this morning in the NBA have now linked the Boston Celtics as the latest team interested in acquiring the disgruntled Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets. Boston is said to have offered a trade package that included Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and a first-round pick, but Brooklyn wants more. The news didn’t sit well with Brown, and the guys dive into the report from all angles.

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NFL teams are nearly all in training camp, and the wild offseason is setting up for an exciting year. Davante Adams was one of the biggest headlines of the spring, breaking the wide receiver market to join the Las Vegas Raiders and his former college quarterback Derek Carr. Adams called Carr a “Hall of Fame quarterback” last week and expanded on the statement before the end of the weekend. In our own backyard, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is known for speaking his mind on politics and social justice, but this weekend he stepped beyond the 210, addressing Jay Z’s Social Justice Summit in New York. Speaking of San Antonio, the city has a football team once again, now in the XFL. Will the league fair any better under The Rock?

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Staying with the NFL from Hour 1, the conversation on Kyler Murray’s new contract concludes and things turn toward the teams announcing their new alternate helmets for this season. One of those teams with a new cap is the New Orleans Saints, but it will be a while before wide receiver Michael Thomas wears one as he has been listed on the PUP list and continues to miss action. Charles Barkley did an interview with the New York Post recently about his talks with the Tour LIV, making some controversial statements in the process. This relationship is getting interesting.

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Back from a couple of days off before the weekend, Calvin catches up on NCAAF media days as well as Kirby Smart’s new $112 million contract extension with the Georgia Bulldogs. How long until the NFL coaches start to feel underpaid? In the days since the guys have been on break, Juan Soto trade talk has picked up, and there aren’t as many potential landing spots for the Home Run Derby champion as you may think. Speaking of getting paid, Kyler Murray signed an extension with the Arizona Cardinals that makes him the second-highest paid quarterback in the league this season. Will that haunt the team?

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