Adam Copeland is joined by KNBR Giants Pregame Weekend Host Marty Lurie to preview the upcoming Giants-Dodgers series and what's his biggest concern heading into the postseason. Dodgers are in town starting tonight at Oracle Park to play 3 games vs the Giants. The Giants bats are struggling and the pitching rotation is a mess. They talk about if the Giants should've added another starting pitcher at the deadline. Marty gives his thoughts on what is his biggest concern for the Giants heading into the postseason. Logan Webb has been dealing for the Giants, but is getting close to his max innings he has ever pitched and Marty talks about if he is concerned about that. The vets have slowed down with their bats and Marty says they need to pick it back up to keep things rolling into the Playoffs. And they talk about who would start a Wild Card game, if the Giants have to play one.

You can hear Marty before every Giants weekend game on KNBR 680/104.5 FM and you can check out all of his interviews and shows by visiting: http://www.loveofthegameproductions.com/

And you can follow Marty on Twitter @baseballmarty

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Adam Copeland is joined by Locked on 49ers Podcast Host Brian Peacock to break down the 49ers initial 53-man roster after NFL cutdown day. The 49ers decide to go with only 2 QBs to start the season, but Brian expects them to add one to their practice squad. There were a few interesting cuts by the 49ers of some veteran players and Brian gives his thoughts on why they didn't make the team. Jennings and Hurd both made the final roster over some veteran players on offense. Coach Shanahan loves Jalen Hurd and Brian talks about what he expects to see from Hurd this season. They talk about who is going to be the man to return kicks and punts. And Brian gives his pick of who could still have an impact with the team this season of the players that were let go on cutdown day.

You can hear Brian on the Locked on 49ers Podcast as well as the Peacock & Williamson NFL Podcast by visiting: https://linktr.ee/LockedOn49ers

And you can follow Brian on Twitter @BDPeacock

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic College Football Writer Nicole Auerbach to talk about the upcoming NCAAFB season & the new 3 conference alliance. The Pac-12, ACC & Big TEN have formed a new alliance and Nicole breaks down why they decided to do it and what do they want to do for college football. It is just a gentleman's agreement right now and that is smart to be cautious. Nicole talks about how there needs to be more balance in college football and make the SEC less powerful. And they break down the Heisman outlook and how defensive players should get more love in the Heisman voting.

You can read all of Nicole's great college football coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/nicole-auerbach/

And you can follow her on Twitter @NicoleAuerbach

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Adam Copeland is joined by AZCardinals.com Senior Writer Darren Urban to preview the 2021 Arizona Cardinals. Arizona is coming off a disappointing end to their season where they barely missed the playoffs. They added a few pieces on offense and defense in hopes of taking the next step to the playoffs. Darren talks about if he thinks Kliff Kingsbury is on the hot seat if the Cardinals don't make it to the playoffs this season. Arizona's defense has a lot of potential, but it is all about health for this older squad. The Cardinals signed JJ Watt to a 2 year deal in the offseason and they hope that he can return to his Defensive Player of the Year self. Darren talks about if he thinks Kyler Murray is ready to take the next step. And he breaks down the new Cards 1-2 punch in the backfield with Chase Edmonds & James Conner.

You can check out all of Darren’s great Cardinals coverage by visiting: https://www.azcardinals.com/

You can hear Darren on the “Cardinals Underground” Podcast by visiting: https://www.azcardinals.com/audio/cardinals-underground/

And you can follow him on Twitter @Cardschatter 

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic 49ers writer David Lombardi to talk about what he's seen from the 49ers after their first 2 preseason games. The 3rd and final preseason game is this Sunday vs the Raiders at Levi's. Former Raider Maurice Hurst got injured vs the Chargers, but it might actually help out the 49ers when it comes to their final cuts. Zach Kerr has most likely gotten a roster spot according to David. David gives his thoughts on how some of the rookies have looked so far. David talks about how the joint practices last week vs the Chargers really helped out the 49ers get some extra looks vs opposing offenses and defenses. And he talks about how the 49ers could be going with a analytic approach for their plan at QB to start the season.

You can read all of David's great 49ers coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/david-lombardi/

You can hear him along with Matt Barrows & Dennis Brown on the 49ers Podcast "Here's The Catch" on the Athletic Podcast Network by visiting: https://theathletic.com/podcast/18-heres-the-catch/ or anywhere you get your podcasts.

And you can follow David on Twitter @LombardiHimself

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic Las Vegas Raiders Writer Tashan Reed to preview the upcoming Raiders 2021 season. The Raiders made a big move on Defense by bringing in Gus Bradley to run things this season and they made some signings & draft picks to improve the depth on D. Tashan talks about how 1st round pick Alex Leatherwood has looked so far in camp. They talk about if the team doesn't have a good season, could Gruden or anyone else in the front office be on the hot seat. Tashan says this is Derek Carr's team and his job for as long as he is a Raider. They talk about the Raiders being the 1st NFL team to show proof of Covid vaccination to get into a game at Allegiant Stadium. And Tashan talks about his first experience of seeing and hearing fans in the stadium for the Raiders first preseason game vs the Seahawks.

You can check out all of Tashan's great Raiders coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/tashan-reed/

You can hear Tashan every week on the Raiders "State of the Nation" podcast on The Athletic Podcast Network by visiting: https://theathletic.com/podcast/23-state-of-the-nation/ or anywhere you get your podcasts

And you can follow Tashan on Twitter @tashanreed

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Adam Copeland is joined by Former Giants OF Hunter Pence to talk about the current state of the Giants and the upcoming Bay Bridge Series vs the Oakland A's. Giants took a tough luck loss to the Mets in extra innings. Hunter talks about if the Giants should've gotten some help for the bullpen and if he is worried about Jake McGee's confidence. He talks about playing RF at Oracle Park and how it is a tough adjustment for new players. They talk about if the Giants don't win the division would it be a letdown for the season. Hunter talks about how intense the Bay Bridge Series vs the A's always is. And they talk about Brandon Crawford's MVP season he is putting up right now.

You can hear Hunter and Grant Brisbee every Thursday on "The Baseball Barista" podcast on The Athletic Podcast Network by visiting: https://theathletic.com/podcast/243-the-athletic-baseball-show/ or anywhere you get your podcasts

And you can follow Hunter on Twitter @hunterpence

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Adam Copeland is joined by The Athletic Seahawks writer Michael-Shawn Dugar to preview the upcoming 2021 Seahawks season. There are a few changes with the Seahawks and still some possible issues between Russell Wilson and the front office, but the Seahawks are still 1 of the best teams in the league. They still have a great pass rush and probably the best qb in the NFC West. They brought in a new offensive coordinator this season and Michael talks about what changes, if any, are in store for the offense. Michael talks about how Russell Wilson is taking in the changes on offense and how he wants more of it to be on his shoulders. And Michael gives his rankings of the NFC West teams.

**After recording the episode, safety Jamal Adams signed a contract extension making him the highest paid safety in the NFL.

You can read all of Michael's great Seahawks coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/michael-shawn-dugar/

You can hear Michael and Christopher Kidd break down the Seahawks every week on the "Seahawks Man 2 Man" Podcast on The Athletic Podcast Network by visiting: https://theathletic.com/podcast/69-man-2-man/ or wherever you get your podcasts

And you can follow Michael on Twitter @MikeDugar

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic LA Rams Writer Jourdan Rodrigue to preview the 2021 Los Angeles Rams. Goff is out and Matt Stafford is in as Rams QB this season and Sean McVay is so high on Stafford. Stafford is a much different style QB than Goff. Also, the Rams have a new Center and a new RB to start this season. Jourdan talks about how those 2 spots could change up the approach from the offense. The Rams defense is back at full strength and Jalen Ramsey is gonna be all over the field for LA. Jourdan talks about how insane unofficial depth charts are and how much fans go nuts for them. And they talk a lot about Ted Lasso and how the show can be tied into a lot of sports and aspects of life.

You can check out all of Jourdan's great Rams coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/jourdan-rodrigue/

You can hear Jourdan & Rich Hammond break down the Rams on the "11 Personal Podcast" on the Athletic Podcast Network by visiting: https://theathletic.com/podcast/65-11-personnel/

And you can follow Jourdan on Twitter @JourdanRodrigue

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic NFL Writer Mike Sando to break down his 2021 QB Tiers. 1 and 1A in this years QB Tiers article is Rodgers and Mahomes, but a close 3rd is Tom Brady. Mike talks about why Brady made a big jump from last season's Tiers. 2 of the young guns last year that made an impression on the league are Burrows and Hubert. Mike talks about which of those 2 QBs has the most potential for a big season. Mike talks about what he expects from some of the big dual threat QBs this season. Matt Stafford has a new home in LA and Mike breaks down if he will have more success then Goff with the Rams. And they break down Jimmy Garoppolo's spot in the QB Tiers at #21 and why he thinks he was lower in a lot of people's minds.

You can check out Mike's QB Tiers article by visiting: https://theathletic.com/2727336/2021/07/28/2021-nfl-quarterback-tiers-50-coaches-and-evaluators-rank-the-leagues-starters/

And you can follow him on Twitter @SandoNFL

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