Views From The 573

Ryan McDaniel is back to talk the recent big extensions of the NFL with players like Derrick Henry and Pat Mahomes and what does it mean for Deshaun, Lamar, and Dak going forward (3:32). Then, what is going to happen with college football, such as the General 5 teams and if a spring season could be played (22:12). Finally, some things to look for and to be excited about with a shortened MLB season (34:09)

Ryan McDaniel is joined by Charles Jones to discuss finding out big sports news happening during basic training & becoming friends (3:15), rehashing the Harden trade & discussing the potential of an OKC's dynasty & its effects on the league (11:27). Then, moving on to film, they talk about reconnecting through seeing movies in 2019 & rank the best movies they saw (54:00). Next, they tackle DC & their live-action properties, the news of the Snyder Cut of 'Justice League' planning on being released in 2021 (1:10:18) & if people will still care about the MCU post-Endgame with so many unknowns (1:28:13) . Finally, they discuss when theaters could open up again & the impact of seeing movies post-pandemic (1:35:23).  

Ryan McDaniel is joined by Grant Marshall to discuss 'The Last Dance', what were some of their biggest takeaways from the doc, along with what/who aged the best & worst from it & who would make a 10 part documentary on next (2:28). Then, they discuss the options on the table for the NBA (38:41) & MLB (55:42) to attempt to come back. Finally, they tackle whether we'll see College Football or the NFL this fall & what can they do should they not be able to (1:05:44).

Matt & Ryan preview this year's NFL Draft by discussing which teams could trade back or trade up (7:19), take a look at each of their own mock drafts, including what is Joe Burrow's comparison (23:21), & wrap it up by doing the 2020 Views Mock Draft (53:51).

Ryan is joined by Grant Marshall to talk a variety of topics. First, how he became a teacher & coach, what was the first year like, plus talking sports in Caruthersville (3:59). Then, they talk about rewatching the MCU, what things have changed for them, including a surprising take, thoughts on the MCU's take on Spider-Man, are we as excited for the MCU Post-Endgame plus more (23:11). Next, the discuss the crazy amounts foreshadowing early on in the 'Harry Potter' series, which book is their favorite & which books are the best, & thoughts on the movie adaptations (1:00:32). Followed by that, Ryan asks Grant how exactly one becomes a Patriots & Yankees fan, plus his thoughts on Tom Brady's departure, Jarrett Stidham possibly being the next man up, & the NFL Draft (1:18:36). Finally, they hit on the biggest what-ifs of the NBA season, including would Ja or Zion have won Rookie of the Year, does LeBron overtake Giannis for MVP, do the Lakers win the championship & more (1:44:55). 

Matt & Ryan discuss the latest on what they've been doing during quarantine, Wrestlemania 36, the stacked 2020 NBA Hall of Fame class, the MLB's early concept plan to start baseball back in May + can it work & what might be some obstacles, the movie industry in the current climate, & what are some plans for future podcasts on the Views & Entertainment channels.

This week, Matt & Ryan tackle whether signing running back's to big contracts become a thing of the past (2:48), along with Todd Gurley's fit with the Falcons, the Chargers post-Phillip Rivers & post-Melvin Gordon, Clowney still being on the market, & where do Cam Newton & Jameis Winston go from here (21:00). Then, discussing a new report that Grizzlies owner Robert Pera was looking into possibly relocating the franchise (44:01) & what, if any, plans do the MLB & NBA have about their respective seasons, plus how might player contracts if there are no sports (48:12). Finally, what the guys have been doing during quarantine, including Ryan discussing his binge-watching the Marvel Cinematic Universe & if it's change his thoughts on any of the movies (1:03:42).