DRIVES with DAVE

Before Sam Darnold was set to enter the NFL Draft out of USC, he was considered a CAN'T-MISS NFL PROSPECT. Yeah, okay. And now, just 3 years later (and a QB Record of 13-25) Darnold has been sent packing to Carolina for 2nd, 4th, and 6th round picks.  And while I'm trying to convince myself to be mad about this....I'm just not.    I kinda like it....What do you think??

Listen, I love baseball as much as the next guy or gal, but that doesn't mean Major League Baseball is perfect and should never ever change. Baseball has, and needs to continue to change with the times. However, MLB continues to make all of the WRONG CHANGES!! Today, I break down the DUMBEST rule change in the history of sports...

Francisco Lindor may as well take over for Steve Cohen, because after he took the Mets' lunch AND dinner money, Lindor might as well become the official owner of the team. Lindor signed a 10-year, $341 million contract following some masterful negotiation tactics. Good for you Senor Lindor!!

Listen up Packers fans:I know you're upset, distraught, and depressed after another brutal loss in an NFC Championship Game. But remember, you still have Aaron Rodgers, which means you still have a chance. And despite his Eeyore like press conference following their loss to the Bucs, RODGERS ISN'T GOING ANYWHERE!!!!TRUST ME!!BUT, if Deshaun Watson can find his way to the New York Jets....THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!!!!

With the NFC Championship on the line, Matt LaFleur made one of the most boneheaded decisions in the history of football. And, you guessed it, I'm not here to defend him, or make him feel better. NOPE!! We're here to make him feel even worse about himself. Enjoy.

Every year the NFL sees a lot of turnover for head coaching positions. This year, 7 head coaching vacancies could be found. So far, 6 of them have been filled:Jets - Robert SalehChargers - Brandon StaleyEagles - Nick SirianniFalcons - Arthur SmithJaguars - Urban MeyerLions - Dan CampbellTexans - ????Urban Meyer we know. Robert Saleh we like. And Dan Campbell.....Dan Campbell may be an actual, real-life, eat-or-be-eaten, psychopath.YUP.  

Philip Rivers announced his retirement this past Wednesday after 17 hard-fought seasons. Rivers is 1 of many all-time great QBs who is set to retire within the next 5 years. IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND PHILIP RIVERS IS A HOF'er....WE CAN NEVER BE FRIENDS!!!! That is all!

Normally, the NY Jets are the laughing stock of the NFL, making poor decision after poor decision.But, Thursday, marks a day when the Jets did something.....dare I say it......SMART!Disgruntled, long-suffering Jets' fans..Meet Robert Saleh..The man in charge..The man who's excited to here, and he's going to let you know it.If nothing else, be ready to jump up and down NY!

James Harden has been a disgruntled employee of the Houston Rockets for some time now. And Wednesday, his dream finally came true....he was shipped out of Houston to Brooklyn to join his buddies Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. As talented as these 3 human beings are, there is no guarantee this project will result in a championship. Only time will tell, but unless this perfect storm of psychos falls just right, it could be a long, drama-filled, ENTERTAINING, DUMPSTER-FIRE!!

DAVE expresses his anger and frustration toward Kyrie Irving not showing up to work simply because he doesn't feel like it. DAVE thinks Kyrie Irving is the most overrated, overhyped NBA player of all-time. And, no team should have to put up with his CRAP!!!! FINE, SUSPEND, AND/OR CUT KYRIE IRVING....TODAY!!!!

DAVE is aware the NY Mets are an MLB team. DAVE is also aware they've won 2 World Series titles in their history.  BUT, it isn't until today that the Mets can be considered a real, official MLB team. The quality ownership of Steve Cohen, still in its infancy, dropped an absolute bomb on the rest of the baseball world, acquiring 1 of the best shortstops on the planet. Major League Baseball......TAKE NOTICE!!!!

Today, DAVE sets aside all of the awesome milestones set by the NFL's elite to talk about 2 of the biggest morons he's ever laid his eyes on. Hi Adam, bye Adam. Oh, and Doug, please let yourself out as well. And don't forget to have a terrible day!!

DAVE tries to make sense of Giannis Antetokounmpo, aka "The Greek Freak", signing a Super-Max Contract Extension to stay in Milwaukee for 5 more years. While it will pay him a grand total of $228 million, more than any other team could pay him, it's still difficult to understand.  Sooooooooo, in today's episode, DAVE tries to make sense of "The Greek Freak's" decision.

The Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns just played an instant classic on Monday Night Football.It had everything you'd ever need in a football game:Record-Breaking PerformancesDouble-Digit ComebacksPooping Scandals35 points in the 4th quarter aloneA Game-Winning Field GoalAnd, THE WORST BAD BEAT IN THE HISTORY OF SPORTS BETTING!!!!So, yeah, if you went to bed early last night, I fell realllllllllllly bad for you.

For those who haven't yet climbed aboard the Jalen Hurts' bandwagon, there's still time. DAVE is recruiting members for the Jalen Hurts' fan club. Join now before it's too late. DAVE brings you today's episode, sitting still, in his driveway. It's so good it should be illegal that it's free.

DAVE explains what it means to be a lifelong Jets' fan. Here's a hint: It means you're INSANE!! In today's episode, DAVE laughs uncontrollably like a crazy person. Welcome to the life of a Jets' fan. Oh, and don't be surprised if Adam Gase DOESN'T GET FIRED at the end of the season....

The NFL decided it needed to own every day of the week. Yes, it's about to dominate Wednesdays too!! BUT, the NFL IS NOT undefeated at life. In fact, it's about to take a major L to a tree. That's right. A TREE!!!! ENJOY!!

DAVE sifts through the crazy-ass holiday weekend in sports to bring you the craziest thing you'll ever see. And it serves as proof that the NFL is the big bad wolf that will NEVER be messed with. There's a reason why the NFL is undefeated....at life. Enjoy DAVES' rant!! 

Today, DAVE hits traffic for the 1st time in a LOOOOOONG time. And then DAVE ties a pretty bow on the NBA's free agency period....sort of. In this episode, find out which young NBA star DAVE would build his team around.  Hint: It's not who you'd expect....

DAVE does something he's never done before: HE DEFENDS TOM BRADY. Now, DAVE hates Tom as much as the next guy, but at some point, you just have to speak the truth. Tom Brady is the GOAT, and the Bucs are a good football team, and they'll probably make a run in playoffs, so stop trying to run him over every time he throws an interception. This feels weird....

DAVE declares the winner of the 2021 NBA Champion.Yes, DAVE is aware the season hasn't started yet. And the winner is....The Los Angeles Lakers -- again. With the new additions to their roster this off-season via trades and free agency, the rest of the league has NO chance, so they might as well just hand over the trophy now, ya know, so folks don't embarrass themselves. This episode is in a category called: YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!!

DAVE discovers something very interesting on his DRIVE home this morning. You HAVE to tune-in to find out what it is. You'll learn something new, and be wildly entertained. TRUST ME!!

DAVE does his best to recap a WILD Wednesday night!! Whether you were glued to the weirdest, most unpredictable NBA Draft in the history of the world, waiting on the edge of your seat to find out just how bad the Klay Thompson injury is, or if you're here for the Robinson Cano, steroid jokes....today's episode is FOR YOU!!!!

DAVE is sooooo excited to start breaking down the 1st wave of official NBA trades this offseason. With another unique season in front of us, Free Agency, the NBA Draft, and the season are stacked right on top of each other. I CAN'T WAIT!!!! 

DAVE recaps one of the BEST SPORTS SUNDAYS in a long time!! From Dustin Johnson's record-setting Masters, to an unbelievable hail mary TD in the NFL, this is a Sunday I'd like to relive. JOIN ME!!

DAVE takes a day off from yelling about sports to send out a message of motivation and positivity. DAVE hopes his message is received, processed, and utilized for good. Make today YOUR DAY!!

DAVE sends a strongly worded message to Russell Westbrook. Consider it an early 32nd birthday present for Mr. Westbrook. In today's episode, DAVE breaks down the logical locations for Russell Westbrook to land via a trade.  DAVE also takes a hard left turn (against the public) and tells the Knicks TwitterVerse they've got it all wrong.

DAVE does something for the 1st time..ever..he pays the New York Mets a compliment. Normally the butt of every joke, the Mets finally made the best decision of their lives. And DAVE is here to passionately tell you ALL about it. Steve Cohen, you're climbing the DRIVES with DAVE list of favorite people!!

DAVE TRIES to explain to non-Jets fans why this was a TYPICAL Jets game....THEY WERE NEVER, EVER, EVER WINNING THIS GAME!!Click and listen to understand AND endure a small piece of 34 years of PAIN!!

DAVE asks, and answers, the question everyone is thinking but is too afraid to say out loud: DOES ANYONE ACTUALLY LIKE TOM BRADY?!?! Tune-in to find out DAVE's answer, the ONLY answer!! 

DAVE breaks down the NBA and the NBAPA's agreement for the start date of the 2020-2021 season. I can't give away all of the answers here, but I'll give you a hint.... WHEN IN DOUBT, FOLLOW THE MONEY!!

It was just another day at work for Executive Radio Producer, Dave Ettinger....until the entire internet and network connections at CBS Sports Radio decided to go down in the middle of a live radio show.Come along for a compelling DRIVES with DAVE Podcast episode where DAVE explains how he kept the world, as we know it, FROM ENDING!!

The New York Jets are NOT going to win a football game this year, earning the #1 pick in the NFL Draft.And Trevor Lawrence will declare for the NFL Draft, and be the #1 overall pick.....but it won't be for the Jets.Trevor Lawrence is going to pull an Eli Manning, this time forcing his way OUT of New York, before he ever gets here.Don't believe me?! Just wait and see my friends....

DAVE breaks down a wild ending in the Monday Night Football (unexpected) showdown between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New York Giants. **Spoiler alert: Daniel Jones sucks!!Oh, and Mike Tyson says words, out loud, and I still can't make sense of them....

Welcome to the Pilot Podcast Episode of DRIVESwDAVE. This morning I, Dave Ettinger, introduced myself to the world, and then immediately yelled at Javon Wims for being a moron.Join DRIVESwDAVE Tuesday morning to see who Dave yells at then.