Category: speak-for-yourself

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Marcellus Wiley: Cam has been named starting QB for Pats, but can he overcome the lack of weapons | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

LaVar Arrington joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss Cam Newton being named the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots. Hear what Wiley has to say about Bill Belichick’s decision and if Cam will be able to overcome the lack of weapons.

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Emmanuel Acho talks Fournette joining Brady’s Bucs & if this gives them an edge over Mahomes’ Chiefs | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Marcellus Wiley & Emmanuel Acho talk Leonard Fournette signing with Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While Fournette and Brady will complement each other, Acho still feels Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs deliver a more lethal offense.

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Tristan Thompson: OKC forcing Rockets to Game 7 doesn’t make Harden-Westbrook combo a failure

The Oklahoma City Thunder has forced the Houston Rockets to Game 7 of the series, leaving many to question whether the James Harden Russell Westbrook combo is as successful one. Tristan Thompson joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to decide whether he believes the Rockets can come on top in Game 7, or if the Harden-Westbrook combo is truly a failure.

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Chris Broussard: Giannis lacks a 'signature shot' to make him an effective closer for Bucks

Chris Broussard joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss if the Milwaukee Bucks should be concerned that Giannis Antetokounmpo is not franchise ‘closer.’ Hear why Broussard believes that Giannis does not have a signature shot to make him an effective closer.

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Ric Bucher gives his thoughts on Kevin Durant’s cryptic tweet on intentions

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant’s recent twitter post has left both Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho with a lot of questions. KD wrote “Are you doing this work to facilitate growth or to become famous?” Ric Bucher joins Acho and Wiley to discuss what they think of KD’s tweet, who they think this message was for, and whether they think it is contributing anything positive to the NBA’s stand for social justice.

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Marcellus Wiley: Mike McCarthy is smart for protecting his players during televised scrimmage

The Dallas Cowboys televised their scrimmage yesterday, but it was far from what viewers are used to seeing. No players wore names or numbers on their jerseys and most of the shots were tight on individual players so formations couldn’t be seen. Mike McCarthy said he didn’t want to give other teams a competitive advantage and Jerry Jones said the team didn’t want to advertise younger players that could be signed from their practice squad. Hear why Marcellus Wiley believes this was a smart move from Mike McCarthy.

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Emmanuel Acho on why Marcus Morris needs a heavier consequence for flagrant on Luka Doncic

Ric Bucher joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss the ejection of Los Angeles Clipper Marcus Morris after he hit Luka Doncic in the head during a layup. After the incident, the Dallas Mavericks bench rushed the floor, but no further altercations took place. Hear what Acho has to say about the incident.

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Chris Broussard details what NBA players have accomplished with last night’s boycott

Chris Broussard joins Emmanuel Acho and Marcellus Wiley to talk about the NBA postponing the Playoffs as the players boycott in protest. Broussard tells Acho and Wiley what players have accomplished with this boycott, and what they could influence in the future if they feel their demands for social justice are not met.

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Tristan Thompson is confident LeBron James can balance social justice & NBA Playoffs

The NBA players have voted, and the playoffs will resume after games were postponed to due to a boycott over the shooting of Jacob Blake. Emmanuel Acho and Marcellus Wiley wonder if Los Angeles Lakers’ star LeBron James will truly be committed to the playoffs amidst his calls for social justice, but his former teammate Tristan Thompson is confident that LeBron can balance activism and the NBA.

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Tristan Thompson: It’s too soon for the Clippers to quit on Paul George

Paul George struggled in Game 4 as the Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Dallas Mavericks, bringing the series to 2-2. Going into Game 5, some are wondering if the Clippers should have any confidence that George will be able to step up and help Kawhi Leonard lead the team to a win. Emmanuel Acho isn’t so sure, but Tristan Thompson explains to him and Marcellus Wiley why it’s too soon to quit on his boy PG now.

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Marcellus Wiley: There's no competition between Cam & Stidham, it's Cam's job to lose

LaVar Arrington joins Emmanuel Acho and Marcellus Wiley to discuss the quarterback competition taking place in New England between Cam Newton and Jarrett Stidham. Hear why Wiley believes that Bill Belichick is putting on a farce and that the starting job belongs to Cam Newton.

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Marcellus Wiley on why the Cowboys should not consider signing Pro Bowl Safety Earl Thomas

LaVar Arrington joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss if the Dallas Cowboys should consider signing Earl Thomas after he was let go by the Baltimore Ravens for punching another teammate. Hear why Marcellus Wiley believes that this is not a good idea for the Cowboys.

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Emmanuel Acho: Russell Wilson needs ‘at least’ MVP before he’s considered an all-time great

In the entirety of his 8 year career, Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback Russell Wilson has never received a single MVP vote. LaVar Arrington joins Emmanuel Acho and Marcellus Wiley to discuss whether Russ needs an MVP in order to be considered an all-time Great quarterback. Wiley thinks he’s already there, but Acho thinks Russ needs more than a sophomore Super Bowl appearance to be considered an all-time great.

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LaVar Arrington: Carson Wentz should be concerned about Jalen Hurts taking his job

LaVar Arrington joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss if Philadelphia Eagles’ QB Carson Wentz should be concerned about newcomer Jalen Hurts. According to reports, Hurts has been very popular at training camp and has gained the affection of the team. Hear why LaVar believes that Wentz should be concerned for his job.

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Ric Bucher on LeBron vs the Portland Trail Blazers & no reason for panic after loss of Game 1 in the bubble

Ric Bucher joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss the loss of the Los Angeles Lakers to the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Bucher has no doubt in LeBron and feels there is still no reason to panic. He’s been down worse and still come back before.

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