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Phillip Rivers would be the perfect NFL broadcaster because he's likable and never swears

I can't believe we've never even thought of this but is there not a more perfect guy? You don't have to worry about him ever swearing. He's likable. He's got the southern twang. He'll be animated. Phillip Rivers needs to be in a booth.

Rivers hasn't yet taken a full-time major network broadcasting role as of late 2024, though he was widely courted.

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Mar 6, 2020·Media Trade
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ABC/Disney/ESPN are trying to trade for Al Michaels to pair him with Peyton Manning

ABC Disney... they're trying to get Al Michaels. NBC doesn't want to give him up but ESPN wants Al Michaels, maybe team up with Sheriff Peyton Manning, put them in the booth together and make TV magic happen.

The trade never happened; Al Michaels eventually left NBC for Amazon in 2022, and Peyton Manning chose the 'Manningcast' format over the traditional booth.
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Mike Tirico is an embarrassment of riches waiting in the wings for NBC

NBC has an embarrassment of riches with Mike Tirico waiting in the wings... so he can eventually take over the Sunday night job.

Correct. Tirico eventually did take over Sunday Night Football from Al Michaels in 2022.
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Mar 6, 2020·Media Trade
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Mr. Portnoy is more valuable in a media trade than Dickie V

I would say. Mr. Portnoy is more valuable than Dickie V at this point... Mr. Portnoy still has like a decade left, at least.

Inherently subjective value comparison between a podcast recurring guest and a Hall of Fame broadcaster.

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Victor Wembanyama is already better than LeBron James

I'm gonna enjoy him because he's, he's like, I I said on Wednesday's show, he is, he's already better than LeBron. So I, that's how I'm gonna enjoy him.

Comparing players across eras or at different career stages is inherently subjective.
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People only hate on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's flopping because his play style is fundamentally boring

I actually think the problem with SGA more than anything is he's just boring. That's really what people are upset about. The flopping like sucks. But... more than anything he's just, he's boring because he is a lethal mid-range guy. He doesn't have flashy dunks. He's not doing... He's just methodically an exceptional basketball player.

Subjective analysis of fan sentiment regarding a player's style.
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The Cavaliers-Knicks series is over after Game 1

Series over, you can't lose that game if you're the Cavs. When it went into overtime, we said the Cavs have to win this. This is must win. You can't give this up. All time choke.

The series has just begun as of the episode date.