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LaVar Arrington: Tua Tagovailoa should start week 1 for the Dolphins

LaVar Arrington joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss if the Miami Dolphins should start Tua Tagovailoa week 1 of the 2020 season. Hear why LaVar believes that the Dolphins should start the young rookie.

Marcellus Wiley: Playoffs are a marathon, not a spring, Kawhi & Los Angeles Clippers will deliver to get to the NBA Finals

Marcellus Wiley & Emmanuel Acho discuss the Los Angeles Clippers’ win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs in the bubble last night. Acho feels the Clippers got lucky, while Wiley believes this is a marathon rather than a sprint & the Clippers will still prevail.

Marcellus Wiley: Baker Mayfield sounds ‘shook & nervous’ heading into next season

LaVar Arrington joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss Baker Mayfield’s new mindset heading into the 2020 season. Hear why Marcellus Wiley believes the Cleveland Browns quarterback sounded nervous and shook during his latest press conference.

Ric Bucher: The Damian Lillard hype is real, he is the best leader in sports

Ric Bucher joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss if Damian Lillard is getting too much attention for the Portland Trail Blazers playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Hear why Bucher believes the hype is the real and that Dame is the best leader in sports.

Emmanuel Acho suspects Tom Brady is getting special treatment from Bruce Arians in Tampa

LaVar Arrington joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss if Tom Brady is actually getting special treatment from head coach Bruce Arians. Hear why Acho believes that there is no way that Tom Brady is being treated like the rest of his teammates.

Marcellus Wiley: Aaron Rodgers isn't threatened by Jordan Love, but unappreciated by Packers

Marcellus Wiley weighs in on Brett Favre’s comments about Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love. Wiley and Acho are on opposites sides on whether Rodgers is threatened by Love in Green Bay.

Marcellus Wiley thinks Wentz should care he didn’t make top-100 list, perception becomes reality

Marcellus Wiley thinks Carson Wentz should care he didn’t make top-100 list. Wiley feels the respect of your peers matters so much. If they don’t respect you or take you seriously, perception eventually becomes reality.

Emmanuel Acho: Brady has much to prove & cares most about playing in Tampa in the Super Bowl

Emmanuel Acho discusses if Brady has anything to prove this season. Acho says Brady has a ton to prove and only cares about playing in Tampa for the Super Bowl.

Ric Bucher: Anthony Davis had a chance to be Batman in loss to Rockets & he failed

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another loss in the NBA bubble, this time with star player LeBron James sitting out due to a sore groin. Ric Bucher tells Emmanuel Acho and Marcellus Wiley that this was Anthony Davis’ chance to rise to the occasion and carry the Lakers to a win, but his failure to do so proves he may never graduate from his role as Robin to LeBron’s Batman.

Tristan Thompson & Ric Bucher react to LeBron’s loss versus OKC & his groin injury in the bubble

Tristan Thompson & Ric Bucher join the show to react to LeBron’s loss versus the Thunder & his groin injury while in the bubble. Tristan isn’t worried at all while Bucher is seeing showing some concern.

Marcellus Wiley: No.1 seed doesn’t equal 4th ring for LeBron

LeBron and Lakers clinch the No.1 seed in the West. Marcellus Wiley dispels the theory that the No.1 seed should be the favorite to win the NBA championship. Do you agree with Wiley?

Marcellus Wiley: Bucs are the new scariest team in the NFC, and LeSean McCoy is a bonus

Former RB for the Kansas City Chiefs LeSean McCoy has officially joined Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hear why Marcellus Wiley believes the Bucs are going to be the new scariest team in the NFC.

Tristan Thompson: LeBron is the greatest player in the world

Tristan Thompson joins the show to discuss last night’s game between the Lakers and Clippers. Thompson believes LeBron is the greatest in the world, as he has the stamina to make game-winning plays and can carry a team.

Bucky Brooks: Joe Burrow could struggle due to the abnormal introduction into the NFL

Bucky Brooks joins the show to discuss Joe Burrow’s rookie season. Due to the abnormal introduction into this year’s NFL season and lack of training camps, Burrow could face real struggles. Many rookies have difficulties, but Burrow may not be best set up for success in this situation.

Mark Schlereth: Cam Newton could never make the Patriots forget Tom Brady

Mark Schlereth joins Speak For Yourself to discuss the Patriots’ newest shiny quarterback, Cam Newton. Schlereth believes you never forget about your prized years and memories.

Marcellus Wiley makes the case for why Brady, Bucs are the best offense in the league

Marcellus Wiley, Emmanuel Acho and LaVar Arrington discuss Tampa Bay’s offense. Wiley makes the case why Tom Brady’s offense with the Buccaneers have the best offense in the NFL.

Ric Bucher: NBA jersey statements won't have a significant impact on society

Ric Bucher joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss NBA jersey statements. Hear why Bucher believes the jersey statements are more symbolic rather than having an actual significant impact on society.

Ric Bucher: ‘No question’ this is LeBron James’ best last chance to win a title

A recent article claimed that this year is LeBron James’ best and last shot to win an NBA championship. Hear why Ric Bucher agrees with this.

Emmanuel Acho: Russell Wilson is sending Seattle a message that he wants Antonio Brown

Antonio Brown recently posted a video showing him working out alongside Seattle Seahawk’s QB Russell Wilson. Hear why Emmanuel Acho believes that Wilson is sending Seattle a message by working out with AB.

Marcellus Wiley: Makur Maker choosing Howard over bigger schools is ‘huge’

5-star college basketball recruit has chose to attend Howard, and HBCU, over schools like UCLA, Kentucky and Memphis. Hear why Marcellus Wiley thinks this is huge for athletes of the future who want to pave their own path.

Marcellus Wiley: Lakers are in big trouble without Avery Bradley and possibly Dwight Howard

Marcellus Wiley discusses the Los Angeles Lakers’ title hopes with Emmanuel Acho and Ric Bucher. Hear why Marcellus thinks without Avery Bradley and possibly Dwight Howard, the team is in big trouble.

Marcellus Wiley: Adam Silver needs to adopt Roger Goodell’s mindset with NBA’s reset

Marcellus Wiley discusses Adam Silver’s approach to the NBA’s restart with Emmanuel Acho and Ric Bucher. Hear why Marcellus thinks Silver is trying to play both sides too much and should adopt Roger Goodell’s mindset about leagues playing amid the pandemic.

Marcellus Wiley: Baker Mayfield won’t finish the season if he continues to struggle

Former GM Mike Tannenbaum recently said that Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield will be on a short leash under HC Kevin Stefanski. Baker, who is coming off a rough sophmore year, will have plenty to prove this season. Hear why Marcellus Wiley believes that Baker won’t finish the season if he continues to struggle.

Ric Bucher: Lakers-Clippers NBA reset opener doesn't make sense from a health standpoint

Ric Bucher discusses the NBA’s plan to have the Los Angeles Lakers face the Los Angeles Clippers as the opener of the league’s reset in Orlando. Hear why Ric thinks this makes sense from a marketing standpoint but it could be putting players at an injury risk because of the intensity the game will have.

Marcellus Wiley: Colin Kaepernick is bankable, owners want him on a team this season

It’s been reported that teams are having conversations with Colin Kaepernick’s representatives, strengthening rumors that interest in signing the quarterback is growing. Marcellus Wiley tells Emmanuel Acho and LaVar Arrington why he believes Kaepernick will be on a team this season.

Emmanuel Acho: Cam Newton leading the Patriots is a serious threat to the Kansas City Chiefs

Cam Newton has officially signed a 1-year deal with the New England Patriots worth $5.7 million. Hear why Emmanuel Acho believes that the Patriots with the addition of Cam Newton are now a serious threat to Kansas City Chiefs.

Marcellus Wiley: Lamar Jackson’s long term durability should not be a concern

With Lamar Jackson’s impressive running game, many have wondered if his long term durability will be an issue down the road. Hear why Marcellus Wiley believes that Lamar’s health should not be an issue.

Tom Verducci: A shortened MLB season will bring more excitement to the game

Tom Verducci joins Marcellus Wiley to discuss the potential return of the MLB this summer. Hear why Tom is optimistic baseball will return and why he thinks the shortened season will add excitement and urgency to the game.

Marcellus Wiley: Charles Barkley is right about Kyrie & Dwight Howard needing a plan of action

Chris Broussard joins Ric Bucher and Marcellus Wiley to discuss Charles Barkley’s comments about Kyrie Irving & Dwight Howard. Hear why Marcellus agrees with Barkley about Kyrie needing some plan of action to backup his previous statements.

DeSean Jackson: Carson Wentz does not get the recognition and acknowledgment he deserves

Philadelphia Eagle DeSean Jackson joins Marcellus Wiley to discuss Carson Wentz. Wentz has suffered a rough string of injuries which lead to questioning about his reliability as a franchise quarterback. Hear why DeSean Jackson thinks that Wentz doesn’t get the proper credit that he deserves.