

Hour 2 - Kirk Cousins ISN'T making sense
Jul 9, 2025
Keith Law, a Senior MLB writer for The Athletic, shares his insights on the unpredictable world of baseball prospects and the upcoming MLB draft. He discusses the complexities of team strategies and the challenges faced by young talents versus veterans. The conversation also touches on Kirk Cousins' controversial comments about his career choices and the implications for NFL players navigating performance pressures. Listeners gain valuable perspectives on player dynamics and the intricacies of drafting in both football and baseball.
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Kirk Cousins' Regret Questioned
- Kirk Cousins claims he regrets signing with the Falcons due to drafting his replacement Michael Penix Jr.
- Doug Gottlieb argues this sounds like revisionist history since Minnesota wouldn't have paid Cousins as much.
Dodgers' Offense Faces Challenges
- The Dodgers have lost five in a row with offensive struggles despite being a strong team.
- Their recent scoring drought could be fatigue or quality opponents rather than a fundamental problem.
Rapid Rise of Detroit Tigers
- The Detroit Tigers transformed quickly from a losing team to a playoff contender.
- Multiple young players broke out simultaneously, showing how rapid rebuilds can happen.