Views From The 573

Ryan delves into the festivities of this year's MLB Midsummer Classic (5:50), before discussing the latest on KD and the Jazz listening to offers for star Donovan Mitchell (21:07). Next, it's time for the football previews to kick off as he previews both college and pro football. Then, he tackles the ACC and whether Clemson can reclaim the conference after a down 2021 and who can contend against them (25:48). Finally, he looks at the NFC West and whether the Rams have retooled enough to repeat, what to expect for the Niners if Trey Lance is QB1 and more (42:23)

Ryan talks some of the early standouts from NBA Free Agency so far, before he gets into Kevin Durant wanting out of Brooklyn, including why does he want out, possible trade options and can Brooklyn get what they want for him (2:50). Then, he discusses Baker finally getting out of Cleveland and landing in Carolina (10:16). Next, he tackles recent reports on conference realignment, including the Big 12 looking to raid the Pac-12 and what is the Pac-12 doing to try and save itself (13:12). Finally, he is joined by Peter Lewis to talk UCLA and USC joining the Big 10, who else could join them, how does the SEC respond, gives his idea for what his Big 10 super conference would look like and are super conferences good for college football (19:38).

Ryan McDaniel looks at the MLB Standings around the halfway point (3:48) before he talks the latest about Deshaun Watson and what should Baker and the Browns do if they don't have Deshaun behind center (15:27). Then, he is joined by Charles Jones to discuss what may be the Warriors sweetest title, how this should only be the beginning for the Celtics and who can contend with the champs next season (23:54), their thoughts on the NBA Draft, who won, who lost, and how did their teams do (49:20), and finally, some off-season talk including Dejounte Murray going to the Hawks, where do guys like Bradley Beal and Zach Levine end up, and what happens to Deandre Ayton (1:16:40).

Ryan McDaniel talks the Celtics taking a 2-1 lead and couple things to take notice of three games in (6:12). Then, Quin Snyder stepping down from the Jazz, what does it mean and whether the Jazz will move off of Donovan Mitchell or Rudy Gobert (20:33). Next, the Rams extending their stars in Donald and Kupp (27:34) and the Deshaun Watson situation takes another turn for the worse (33:37). Finally, PGA Tour commissioner slams former major PGA tour stars as they leave for the LIV Golf series (41:26).  

Ryan is joined by Charles Jones to preview this year's NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors, how do these matchup with each other, players to watch, who has an advantage and more, including making predictions for who will came out on top with the Larry O'Brien trophy. 

Ryan McDaniel tackles Jimbo Fisher going scorched earth, firing back at Nick Saban's comments about Texas A&M buying players and could both of them have a point to be made (3:57). Then, he talks possible changes coming to college football's scheduling model with the Pac-12 moving away from divisions and what could the SEC do with Oklahoma and Texas arriving soon (17:30). Next, with about a quarter of the season done, it's time for an MLB update (27:32). Moving on to the NBA, he discusses the Magic winning this year's draft lottery and what should they and the rest of the Top 5 teams should do (35:54). Finally, we're finally here with the Eastern and Western Conference finals as he talks about those matchups, as well as the Suns, Bucks, and Grizzlies being eliminated (49:34).

Ryan is back to discuss the NBA Playoffs with the Heat advancing over the Sixers, the Mavericks forcing a Game 7, and two Game 6's in Golden State and Milwaukee + more (3:33). Then, he tackles Ryan Tannehill's comments saying he won't mentor Malik Willis (22:24), before he discusses the NFL's Schedule Release (30:51). Finally, he talks the recent developments with NCAA looking to crack down on the NIL (42:16).

Ryan McDaniel discusses the NFL Draft, who were the winners and losers, how did the Steelers, Ravens, Titans come out of this weekend, early favorites for Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year and more (2:49). Then, he heads to the NBA as the playoffs have reached round two with Golden State, Milwaukee taking 1-0 leads and the Heat having an early advantage against the Sixers (56:13).

Ryan tackles Deebo Samuel wanting out of San Francisco and how the wide receiver market has change drastically for guys like Deebo, DK Metcalf and A.J. Brown (2:33), before getting into his first impressions of the NBA Playoffs (13:57).