The Favorites - NFL Playoff Predictions

Colin explains why the MLB All-Star game was a complete hit last night.The Dallas Mavericks are the favorite to somehow get LeBron James.Caitlin Clark is showing everyone how the WNBA needs to improve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More on the MLB All-Star game last nightBREAKING NEWS - Bradley Beal plans to sign with the Clippers   Guest: A.J. PierzysnkiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should the Steelers do with TJ Watt?Possible scenarios for Nick Saban this yearGuest: Albert BreerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin celebrates the MLB All Star game for embracing change and the payoff being one of the more entertaining events of the summer reversing course on what was a declining sport 5 years ago. He believes the WNBA has a major problem that needs to be addressed after Caitlin Clark suffers another injury. Colin also talks to NFL reporter Albert Breer about Nick Saban potentially returning to coach in the pros and if the Cowboys are possible landing spot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thoughts on the All-Star Game tonight and people who are upset with Jacob Misiorowski being on the rosterColin discusses the LeBron James trade rumorsThe WNBA wasn't ready for the Caitlin Clark hypeGuest: Alex RodriguezSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Nick Saban be planning a return to college football?More on the ridiculous rules of baseball and why they need to changeGuest: Eric ManginiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of teams missed on QBs during "the COVID year"Sauce Gardner and the Jets agree to a new deal Guest: Anthony SlaterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is back giving his thoughts on the relationship between LeBron James and the Lakers and why he doesn’t see the 4-time champion getting traded anytime soon. He argues Jalen Hurts getting ranked 9th by NFL execs is spot on and proves it based on how the Eagles played down the stretch on their way to winning the Super Bowl. Plus, he talks to Fox Sports MLB analyst Alex Rodriguez about the All Star game and why baseball is as good right now as it has ever been.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.