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(00:00) Fred, Hardy and Wallach begin the show by polling ChatGPT and asking it to rank the best/worst looking people by city in the United States. Sarge GPT makes an appearance.(24:56) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Celtics roll the Bucks in Milwaukee (108-81), spoiling Giannis Antetokounmpo's return from a calf injury, while the Celtics played without Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.(37:11) The Detroit Lions have traded away RB David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. Plus, Don Sweeney spoke about the Bruins' trade deadline approach.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to USC leading scorer Chad Baker-Mazara will no longer be with the program, Floyd Mayewather Jr is scheduled to fight another exhibition match against Mike Zambidis, and the Detroit Lions traded David Montgomery to the Houston Texans and much more!22:11 - USC leading scorer Chad Baker-Mazara no longer with the program24:51 - Floyd Mayweather Jr exhibition match 41:22 - Lions trade David Montgomery43:08 - NFL team told Fernando Mendoza to get arrested so he can slide in the draft44:37 - Chiefs to trade right tackle Jawaan Taylor46:40 - Play or Fade with PrizePicks48:32 - Q & Aaayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with a discussion about quarterbacks! Hosts Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, Willie Colon and Raheem Mostert look at the New York Giants situation with John Harbaugh and Jaxson Dart. Then the guys answer several questions and examine NFC teams and players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with reaction to the Detroit Lions trading David Montgomery. Hosts Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, Willie Colon and Raheem Mostert are joined by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia to discuss Buckeyes' combine performances. Then the guys answer several questions: which AFC Divisional winner are you most invested in? Which AFC quarterback are you most looking forward to watching next season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:30) Jerry Jones: “Make no mistake about it. I don’t have a higher priority than to go and win a Super Bowl.” (04:30) Jerry Jones: “I would bet we will spend more in free agency than we have.” (14:52) Jones: “I can clearly work with [Pickens’] agent… No mistake with how much we want George Pickens to be part of our future.” (29:16) Salary Cap increases to $301.2M (38:30) Giants GM Joe Schoen on DE Kayvon Thibodeaux: “Right now, Kayvon’s going to be with us.” (42:45) Lions RB David Montgomery denies report he “wants out” of Detroit; Lions looking for Day 3 Draft pick (46:50) Report: Chiefs will release LT Jawaan Taylor (49:00) Texans trade RT Tytus Howard to Browns for 2026 5th round pickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Rico gave their thoughts on the trade the Lions made today to send David Montgomery to the Texans.
Rich reacts to the NFL Combine and makes a bold prediction about how high Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love will be drafted, and explains why the Detroit Lions trading RB David Montgomery to the Houston Texans is a win for both teams. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich break down the Lions/Texans trade and why Detroit was willing to break up their ‘Sonic & Knuckles' Jahmyr Gibbs/Montgomery RB duo, which teams (Buffalo Bills?? Dallas Cowboys??) make the most sense to pull off a trade with the Raiders for All-Pro DE Maxx Crosby, how the NFL QB carousel could see some big-name players changing teams, and which possible free agents could return to their current teams under the Franchise Tag. Rich weighs in on the possibility of the Cowboys landing Crosby and ultimately winning the Micah Parsons trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Montgomery's Status and the Salary Math Episode 604 of the Detroit Lions Podcast opened with the biggest topic from Indianapolis. David Montgomery's future. A report from the combine week suggested he wants out. Montgomery pushed back publicly. The timing still raised eyebrows. Context matters. Brad and Dan went to the podium in Indy and talked about smoothing things over with Montgomery. That is not casual podium talk. His role dipped last fall. He lost about six touches per game between rushes and receptions. He is 28. He is currently the 12th highest paid running back in the NFL. Here is the crunch. Jameer Gibbs is headed for a massive payday. Carrying a top-tier contract for Gibbs while keeping Montgomery at his current number is tough. Especially when the Detroit Lions have one defensive end on the roster, two healthy safeties, and are out a starting linebacker. Roster needs meet running back economics. That is the conflict. Gibbs' Deal and the Roster Squeeze If Gibbs signs soon, Montgomery becomes a high-priced No. 2. Teams can often find backs who replicate most of that production for far less. That pressure is real. It also tests locker room chemistry. Being a good teammate gets harder when touches shrink and the market says your role is replaceable. Montgomery spoke the right words during the season. He has said he likes Detroit. He also returned to Twitter after nearly two years to address the rumor. That is not nothing. It signals a player guarding his salary and his standing while the Detroit Lions weigh cap priorities. No one here is questioning his effort. The question is fit and cost after Gibbs gets paid. Combine Reactions and Draft Board Ripples The show framed the NFL Scouting Combine as more than testing numbers. It clarified needs. Edge, safety, and linebacker sit on top. That aligns with the depth concerns mentioned on air. The big draft board will reflect that urgency. Indianapolis also delivered insider buzz. The Montgomery item surfaced there and intersected with podium hints from leadership. Public negotiation talk does not sit well. The Detroit Lions typically keep business quiet. That is why this flare-up hit so hard during combine week. The takeaway is simple. The Detroit Lions must balance a potential Gibbs deal with immediate defensive needs. They also need to keep Montgomery aligned with his role. The calendar will force decisions soon. The cap, the board, and the backfield are colliding. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #davidmontgomery #jameergibbs #nflscoutingcombine #bigdraftboard #contractextensionconversation #onedefensiveend #twohealthysafeties #startinglinebacker #touchespergame #rolediminished #jeremyfowler #bradanddanatthepodium #indianapolis #runningbacksalary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Saturday Edition of the Good Morning Football Podcast looks back at the Steelers future with or without QB Aaron Rodgers. Of all the new head coach and QB combos, which one catches your eye the most? Plus, how much do the Seahawks need to keep Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III? The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kyle Brandt is amazed at the NFL Combine and excited for the upcoming free agency and Draft: Always remember the first time This is what we do It's not his fault The QB's come running 10 Takes with Kyle Brandt is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys address the viral clip of Aaron Glenn falling asleep at the NFL Combine, asking if this is something or nothing.
Valenti and Rico have a discussion about whether the Lions will extend Sam LaPorta and/or Jahmyr Gibbs now that they will probably need a CB.
The people chime in on Terrion Arnold and what the Lions might do now that he's in legal trouble.
The guys discuss the leaked annual NFLPA report cards.
The guys react to a statement released by Lions CB Terrion Arnold's lawyer.
The guys wonder if the Lions are in trouble with the latest news surrounding CB Terrion Arnold.
Does the Terrion Arnold news add another position of need to the Lions' offseason plans?
Valenti and Rico hear from a few of the people on Terrion Arnold.
Thursday testing sorts the board for Detroit The edges, defensive tackles, and off ball linebackers hit Lucas Oilfield and brought clarity. Several headliners crushed testing and pushed firmly out of Detroit Lions range at 17. Sonny Styles had a day. He looked like a top-two selection after the work he put in. Arnold Reed will not be there at 17 either. David Bailey's surge put him on wish lists, not draft boards in the teens. Not everyone went. Room Maddox did not work out. Akeem Mesador sat as well. Kendrick Fox did not run the 40, and another Jones skipped a key portion too. The top of this NFL class made itself scarce for Detroit, and that matters. For a Lions roster looking to add juice on the edge and speed in the second level, Thursday underlined how the board may force a different path. Malachi Lawrence puts himself on the Lions radar UCF edge Malachi Lawrence delivered the kind of profile the Detroit Lions covet. He clocked a 1.58 10-yard split, leapt 40 inches in the vertical, and posted a broad jump just shy of 11 feet. That burst showed up in every drill. His get-off was immediate. His hands stayed active. He won with speed first, then mixed in power. The overall athletic score matched the eye test. The Lions have talked to him, including prior to Indianapolis. He is not a pick-17 projection. He looks like a second-round target who could line up across from Aidan Hutchinson and change the cadence of Detroit's four-man rush. He is not the cleanest finisher and the tackling consistency needs tightening, but the traits translate to the NFL. Put his name in ink on the board of realistic upgrades. Day-three value from Iowa: Max Allen's clean work Max Allen from Iowa is a different kind of find. Tall and angular, he moved with surprising smoothness. In the position drills he stayed on schedule. No extra gather steps. No wasted feet. He looked like a power-based edge who can kick inside when asked and win over either shoulder of a tackle. The profile echoes Romeo Oquara. Allen is not an exceptional tester, but he is good enough and well coached. Fourth or fifth round feels right. For the Detroit Lions, that is the sweet spot to fortify the rotation with a versatile, durable piece who brings baseline strength and sound mechanics. TJ Harper reframes a rocky year TJ Harper owned the room at the podium. He entered 2025 as a potential number one overall pick. The season did not deliver the numbers. He explained the context clearly and maintained he played better, which his tape supports. It was direct and measured, the kind of response teams want when the stat line dips. For the Detroit Lions Podcast audience, Thursday in Indy underscored two truths. The elite rose out of reach. The smart value sits right where Detroit can strike. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m0rF9mCM3o #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #malachilawrence #nflscoutingcombine #2026nfldraft #tjparker #jackkelly #maxllewellyn #terrionarnold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We continue our discussion as the NFL Combine goes on in Indianapolis
The NFL offseason begins in earnest with this week's Scouting Combine in Indianapolis
Did he really fall asleep?
Lions combine update.
Gator grades Burchie's draft.
LaPorta on the trading block???
Eventually the cap gets you.
The Hammond Bears!
Gator loves this draft prospect!
Doug fell asleep here...
Red Wings trade talk, Aaron Glenn fell asleep?
Larkin with a great game, Lions update.
Would you trade Sam LaPorta?
Why won't he stop saying this?
In our final hour, we were joined by Matt Shepard from X's and Bro's. He and Huge talked about the Detroit Lions and the Terrion Arnold story, talked about what the perfect off-season would be for the Lions, talked about Michigan and Michigan State hoops, the Detroit Tigers, and more. We were then joined by Jeff Risdon from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about the Terrion Arnold story, talked about what the theme is today at the NFL Combine, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today we're broadcasting from the NFL Scouting Combine down in Indy. Throughout the entire broadcast, we were joined by David Gregory who is a Lawyer and NFLPA Certified Sports Agent for Bullrush Sports. During that time, he and Huge talked about the Combine, what the Lions need to take in the NFL Draft, did some mock drafts, talked about NIL, discussed tampering and the transfer portal, talked about the news regarding Terrion Arnold, and so much more. In our first hour, Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us. He and Huge talked about Michigan State's win over Purdue, the path moving forward, and more. Chris Balas from theWolverine.com then joined us to preview tonight's Michigan/Illinois game. He and Huge also talked about a news story that came out that's connected to the Sherrone Moore era. In our second hour, we were joined by Ben Bosscher from our affiliate 100.9 the Mitt in the Great Lakes Bay Region. He and Huge talked about the Terrion Arnold story, Ben gave his thought's on Taylor Decker coming back, and much more. We were then joined by Indy talk show Host Greg Rakestraw. He and Huge talked about Indiana Football, gave their thought's on how Fernando Mendoza will do in the NFL, and much more. In our final hour, we were joined by Matt Shepard from X's and Bro's. He and Huge talked about the Detroit Lions and the Terrion Arnold story, talked about what the perfect off-season would be for the Lions, talked about Michigan and Michigan State hoops, the Detroit Tigers, and more. We were then joined by Jeff Risdon from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about the Terrion Arnold story, talked about what the theme is today at the NFL Combine, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down the rest of Mel's second Mock Draft of the 2026 season (selections 11 through 32). 00:00 Welcome to the show! 00:45 Mel Kiper's Mock Draft 2.0 2:06 Top 10 picks recap 2:53 Miami Dolphins select Francis Mauigoa 6:25 Baltimore Ravens select Jordyn Tyson 9:41 New York Jets select Peter Woods 12:28 Detroit Lions select Zion Young 15:50 Minnesota Vikings select Dillon Thieneman 17:52 Panthers, Cowboys, Steelers, Chargers mock draft picks 18:46 Philadelphia Eagles select Kenyon Sadiq 21:07 Browns, Bears, Bills, 49ers mock draft picks 23:14 Houston Texans select Jadarian Price 27:27 Denver Broncos select Emmanuel McNeil-Warren 33:40 Thank you for watching! #nfl espn #firstdraft #nfl #nfldraft #nfldraft2026 #ncaa #ncaafootball #sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Inside a Quiet Combine Day for the Lions Jeff Risdon checked in live from Indianapolis on the Detroit Lions Podcast. Thursday at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine brings the first on-field work across the street. Wednesday was lighter. For the Detroit Lions, it was mostly defensive podium sessions. Useful, but limited. You learn how prospects communicate. You hear how they talk football. You watch poise and clarity. You do not get many hard answers. What Detroit Looks For in Combine Meetings The NFL churns on the question, did you meet with the Lions? It is a weak tell. Teams meet for different reasons. The Detroit Lions use those rooms to learn the person. Competitiveness. Ability to be coached. How a player meshes with coaches. The whiteboard matters, but less than with some clubs that grill pure X's and O's. Others will demand a defensive tackle recite gap fits from a specific snap. Detroit more often probes mindset and fit. Do not overread formal versus informal. Kirby Joseph had only an informal visit at the Combine and left thinking the Lions were not all that interested. He became a Detroit Lion anyway. There is also a player from this regime who was drafted with no Combine meeting at all. On the flip side, a prospect two drafts ago helped himself with a strong interview. The door swings both ways. Timing matters too. Podium appearances happen before many meetings. Prospects stay in town through workouts. A player who says he has not met Detroit yet on Wednesday might sit down with them Thursday night. Keep that context in mind when the meeting lists hit social media. Kelvin Shepherd's HC Interview Was Real One media session cut through the noise. The Dolphins GM discussed their head coach search after moving on from Mike McDaniel. Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Shepherd interviewed for that job. Some dismissed it as a box-check. The GM made it clear Shepherd was a serious candidate. That resonates in Indianapolis. It reflects how league decision-makers view Detroit's staff after back-to-back ascents. It also underscores why interviews at this NFL event are about people as much as plays. There is broader chatter. Miami's situation drew side-eye. Questions linger about Tua. There was even speculation about who will play quarterback for the New York Jets. Kyler Murray's name came up. It is not a great year to need a quarterback. None of that changes Detroit's plan this week. Watch. Learn. Separate signal from noise. The Combine is about stacking small edges. The Lions are sticking to it. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #nflscoutingcombine #indianapolis #podiuminterviews #formalmeeting #informalvisit #whiteboardx'sando's #defensivetackle #abilitytobecoached #kirbyjoseph #dolphinsgm #mikemcdaniel #tua #kylermurray #newyorkjetsquarterback #kelvinshepherdheadcoachinterview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Kyle Brandt Manti Te'o, and Isaiah Stanback answering Throwdown Thursday questions - are the Chicago Bears or Los Angeles Rams the IT team? Would you rather follow Jim or John Harbaugh around? BUYIN or KEEP TRYIN - are you buying that Shedeur Sanders should start next season for the Browns? Then they examine how much the Seahawks need Kenneth Walker back and how much the Steelers need Aaron Rodgers to return? The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with a peek at the prospects at the NFL Combine! Hosts Kyle Brandt Manti Te'o, and Isaiah Stanback weigh in on who will be the top-3 free agents available and then they play a game of trivia revolving around the NFL Combine and the prospects. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel recap some of their off time before turning their attention to the NFL Combine. Matt recalls that time of his career and doing private workouts for teams. What do you expect to see from Fernando Mendoza at his Pro-Day? Bobby asks Matt about the teams that showed interest in Matt before the NFL Draft. Matt loved wrapping up the Olympics with Team USA winning hockey gold! Bobby gives his review of the John Elway documentary. Matt wonders if Bobby could survive on a show like 'Alone' on Netflix. Free agency is about to get underway and Matt looks at some of the available players. What will happen with players like Kenneth Walker, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Tyreek Hill, and George Pickens? Plus, Super Bowl Champion Victor Cruz joined us in San Francisco and talked about being named to his first Pro Bowl and his connection to Puerto Rico! Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Rico take a few of your calls on their frustrations with the Lions.
Mike and Rico heard from some final callers on why the Lions are so partial to their current players.
Kenny shares his frustration with comments from Todd McLellan about the Red Wings' collapses at the end of seasons.
Mike questions the Lions' mindset when it comes to retaining their own players.
Valenti and Rico wonder how the Lions expect to see better results through doing the same thing over and over again.