Views From The 573

Ryan McDaniel takes a look at the upcoming NFL season and predicts everything, from the awards to who's holding the Lombardi Trophy at the end of Super Bowl 56 (7:16). Next, he wraps up College Football previews by looking at the Big 12, SEC, and who from the non Power 5 teams to watch (30:55). Finally, let the games begin as he predicts some of the standout games in Week 1 of the College Football season (55:50).

Ryan McDaniel wraps up the NFL previews by taking a look at the teams in the NFC South (6:03), then heads over to college football to talk about the alliance between the ACC, Big 10 and Pac-12 before previewing those conferences (30:05).

Ryan McDaniel runs down big extensions for some NBA players going down, Lionel Messi joining PSG, and Nebraska football in potential trouble with the NCAA (3:28). Then, he continues NFL previews by asking questions about the teams in the loaded NFC West (14:05) and the NFC North, including whether its the Packers last shot at winning with Aaron Rodgers (40:41).

Ryan McDaniel discusses everything that was the wildest MLB Trade Deadline + Big 12 and Pac 12 possible merger and how Ohio State just took a huge step with the NIL (3:24). Then, breaking down NBA Free Agency with the Lakers barrage of signings to win this year, are the Bulls trying to go all in, did adding Kyle Lowry make Miami of the best teams in the East behind Milwaukee and Brooklyn + more (15:50). Finally, continuing on in NFL Previews, heads over to the NFC and takes a look at NFC East and if there is a clear favorite to win the division (40:10).

Ryan McDaniel discusses the latest in Texas and Oklahoma's move to go to the SEC (3:31) and the blockbuster trades of the Yankees acquiring Joey Gallo and Anthony Rizzo, along with the Dodgers going big and acquiring Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from the Nationals (9:06). Then, going to the NBA, where is Westbrook's fit with the Lakers, along NBA Draft thoughts and who won the draft on draft night (17:25). Finally, discussing Aaron Rodgers making his return to Green Bay and his honest press conference, plus he continues the NFL Previews by taking a look at the AFC South and the two team race to win that division (50:25).

Ryan McDaniel discusses Oklahoma and Texas planning to leave the Big 12 for the SEC, why move now, where does the Big 12 and conference realignment go from here (3:06). Next, some NBA notes leading up to this week's Draft including what teams could be making moves, an Olympics update, and some moves happening before the MLB Trade Deadline (32:02). Finally, more trouble with a star player in Green Bay, the NFL cracking down on Covid Protocols for the upcoming season, and previewing the AFC North (45:01). 

Ryan McDaniel discusses last night's incredible Game 4 of the NBA Finals, including Giannis' game-saving block, along with the Sixers opening up trade talks for Ben Simmons, the Magic and Pelicans hiring their coaches and more (5:14). Then, if Damian Lillard is out in Portland, what are possible trade destinations where he can land, along with the MLB All-Star break and early impression of the NIL in college athletics (17:49). Finally, he kicks off the NFL Previews with the AFC East and asks a few questions about each team heading into the 2021 season (42:48).

Ryan McDaniel is joined by Charles Jones to discuss the future for the Clippers and Hawks after being eliminated in the Conference Finals. Then, they preview this year's NBA Finals between the Bucks and Suns, matchups to look out for, how healthy can Giannis be, and who will come out on top as NBA champions.