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Is Nick Saban RETURNING to football, the HYPE around Arch Manning, Barstool TAKES ON Fox Jul 17, 2025

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John opens the pod diving into the conversation surrounding Nick Saban and his potential return to football. John talks about if he could see Saban returning to college football or if the NFL would be more attractive to him at this point in his life. Next, John discussed the hype that is surrounding Arch Manning and how Arch has been doing a good job trying to get everyone to calm down. Later, John talks about the changes at Fox and how it is smart of them to be interested in bringing on the Barstool Sports team to be part of their College Football coverage, and how Grant Horvat has turned down an invitation to play a PGA Tour tournament because they won't allow his youtube crew to film him during the event.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

5:07 - Nick Saban returning to football?

13:20 - Arch Manning hype

21:07 - Barstool going to Fox?

27:59 - Grant Horvat says no to PGA

42284 - Mailbag

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Hour 1: Unc & Ocho react to Randy Moss calling out Tyreek Hill & Jayden Reed joins the show | Nightcap Jul 17, 2025

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Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to Randy Moss calling out Tyreek Hill about being an all time great, Jayden Reed joins the show to discuss his upcoming contract year, and the Robert Kraft vs Bill Belichick debate continues, and much more!00:00 Introduction

01:59 Randy Moss calls out Tyreek
30:04 Jayden Reed
47:30 Kraft v Belichick
1:05:00 Jayden Daniels
1:02:59 Cam Heyward says TJ Watt needs to get paid
1:10:54 Johnny Manziel

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Hour 2: Unc & Ocho react to TJ Watt contract dispute and Johnny Manziel gets brutally honest | Nightcap Jul 17, 2025

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Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to TJ Watt having contract disputes with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Johnny Manziel gets brutally honest about his times in Cleveland, and Shaq is tired of RG3 comments about Angel Reese and much more!

1:21:05 Why hasnt Cleveland been able to find their QB
1:25:20 Sauce Gardner
1:27:45 Najee Harris
1:33:55 Chargers Navy Uniform Debut
1:38:50 Shaq v RG3
1:48:15 Mavs
1:53:40 Beal agrees to buyout from Suns
2:00:20 Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion
2:05:05 Q & Ayyyy

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520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague REACTS to B/R Top 100 NBA Players: LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan Jul 16, 2025

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On the Wednesday, July 16 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to Bleacher Report ranking the top 100 NBA players of all time. With Michael Jordan edging out LeBron James for the top spot, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, and Bill Russell rounding out the top 5, did they get it right? Steph Curry, Nikola Jokic, and Kevin Durant also all crack the top 20. The guys then react to the biggest storylines from NBA Summer League, as well as react to the MLB All-Star Game where Kyle Schwarber won it for the NL in a swing-off after it was tied 6-6 after 9 innings.
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Sauce Gardner gets PAID, Terry McLauren is NOT happy, Shemar Stewart may RETURN to Texas A&M Jul 16, 2025

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John opens the podcast discussing reports about the NFL having a collusion issue which John thinks is a ridiculous argument. Next, John dives into the Jets continuing to pay their guys, this time they took care of Sauce Gardner and why paying him is risky, but the right decision. Later, John dives into Trey Smith signing a $94 million contract extension with Chiefs making him the highest paid O-Lineman in NFL history. John then dives into Terry McLaurin talking to the local DC media voicing his frustration with the Commanders organization.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

4:35 - NFL has a Collusion issue

9:18 - Sauce Gardner gets paid

14:55 - Trey Smith makes history

19:44 - Terry McLaurin is not happy

23:27 - Shemar Stewart may return to Texas A&M

31:04 - Mailbag

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Nightcap NFL Recap - Part 1: Mahomes not a fan of NFL expansion + CMC comeback Season?!? Jul 16, 2025

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Unc and Ocho can’t believe how this NFL player got scammed for $200K+ and discuss what needs to happen for NFL expansion.

0:00 - Big Ben on having Rodgers or Mahomes on his team
12:28 - Mahomes not a fan of extending NFL season
31:15 - Christian McCaffrey bounce back season
34:48 - Najee Harris suffers superficial eye injury
44:05 - Vikings LB falls victim to phone scam
48:25 - Mark Andrews and the Ravens
51:36 - Trevor Lawrence has high praise for Travis Hunter

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Nightcap NFL Recap - Part 2: Top 10 QBs entering 2025 + Garret Wilson got PAID Jul 16, 2025

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Unc and Ocho praise Garrett Wilson for new contract extension with the Jets but what does this mean for Terry McLaurin? Plus, what's next for the Jauan Jennings and more!

53:57 - Garrett Wilson signs extension
1:06:02 - Top 10 QBs entering 2025
1:16:05 - Justin Herbert Underrated?
1:30:31 - Jauan Jennings wants a new trade

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NFL Playoff Predictions Jul 15, 2025

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Our division-by-division betting breakdowns will begin at the end of this month. But before we get to that, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter do our annual table-setter episodes to prepare us for all things betting in the NFL for the 2025 season.

Today we do some playoff prognostication with the help of our Action colleague Brandon Anderson. He did a similar episode on the Action Network Podcast with Anthony Dabbundo, and we loved the concept. Together the trio will predict this year’s 14 playoff teams, but Brandon has a little twist.

Since NFL moved to 14 playoff teams, an average of 6 teams drop out of the playoffs from one year to the next. Over 40% have been new participants! Without telling them that, Chad and Simon submitted their predicted playoff teams. And in this episode, we go through where the trio agree (3 teams per conference) and where they disagree (4 teams per conference) to highlight the volatility of the playoff race. #Volume

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520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague REACTS to Bronny James BIG night, Cal Raleigh WINS Home Run Derby Jul 15, 2025

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On the Tuesday, July 15 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to Bronny James’ big night from NBA Summer League despite the Los Angeles Lakers losing to the Los Angeles Clippers. The guys then highlight some of the top rookies like Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper, and Noa Essengue. The guys then react to the MLB Home Run Derby as Cal Raleigh became the first catcher in MLB history to win the derby.
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Garrett Wilson signs MASSIVE rookie extension, 49eres WR Jauan Jennings DOESN'T show, 10 QB rankings Jul 15, 2025

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John Middlekauff starts off by reacting to the New York Jets and star wide receiver Garrett Wilson coming to an agreement on a 130 million dollar extension. John speculates if due to the Jets volatile QB situation, the Jets wanted to lock up Wilson early to a long term contract. Next, John discusses 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings requesting a more lucrative deal or a trade from the team and applauds Jennings for using his leverage to open up negotiations. John reacts to Cleveland Browns 2nd round pick Quinshon Judkins arrest over the weekend for alleged domestic violence charges and how it affects the team moving forward. Then, John reacts to ESPN Top 10 QB rankings discourse over Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, John wraps up with some takes coming from SEC Media Day, including the possibility of former Alabama coach Nick Saban making a return to college football.

04:55 - New York Jets Garrett Wilson receives massive extension

10:12 - DraftKings

11:24 - San Francisco 49eres WR Jauan Jennings

19:08 - Quinshon Judkins

27:31 - ESPN Top 10 QB rankings

33:14 - SEC Media Day

46:17 - Mailbag

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