Harden Gets His Way Again, Clippers Fan Marcellus Wiley Weighs In, and Damien Woody on Some Big NFL Trades
Nov 2, 2023
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James Harden gets his way again and is traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Marcellus Wiley weighs in on the trade and talks about the Chargers being always on the road. Damien Woody discusses NFL trades and whether the Cowboys are Super Bowl contenders. Also, the hosts give life advice to a guy who had an embarrassing moment in front of a girl he likes.
The trade involving Chase Young going to the Niners can address their defensive line need for more pressure and bolster their defense without a long-term commitment.
The Raiders' decision to acquire Montez Sweat for a second-round pick raises concerns about their long-term strategy and potential cap issues.
The Bears' trade for Montez Sweat may lack long-term strategy and could put them in a difficult position with contract negotiations, considering his impending free agency.
The Raiders' coaching changes and constant turnover hinder their ability to build consistency and success, presenting another challenge for the organization.
The Las Vegas Raiders are in need of a reset and a clear path forward to regain their elite status after facing significant challenges and instability in recent years.
Deep dives
Chase Young's Trade to the Niners
The trade involving Chase Young going to the Niners makes sense from a football perspective, as it addresses the need for more pressure from the defensive line. The Niners lack consistency and pressure, and adding Young can help bolster their defense. Moreover, the fact that they used a third-round compensatory pick, which they have two of, makes it an even smarter move, as they can acquire Young without having to sign him long-term.
The Raiders Trading for Montez Sweat
The trade involving the Raiders acquiring Montez Sweat from the Washington Football Team raises questions. While Sweat is a good player, giving up a second-round pick for a potential rental seems like a questionable decision, especially considering the Raiders' record and their need to address long-term cap concerns. The move may not align with the Raiders' long-term strategy and could put them in a tough spot when it comes to contract negotiations.
The Bears Trading for Sweat
The trade between the Bears and the Washington Football Team for Montez Sweat raises concerns from a team building perspective. The Bears, who have been losing games, gave up a valuable asset for a player who will be a free agent at the end of the season. The move may lack long-term strategy and could put the Bears in a difficult position with leverage and contract negotiations.
The Raiders' Coaching Shake-Up
The Raiders' decision to clean house and make coaching changes, including the departure of John Gruden and Mike Mayock, is a significant shake-up for the team. The constant turnover in coaching staff in recent years has hindered the team's ability to build consistency and success. This latest reset will present another challenge for the organization as they look to move forward.
Legacy and Challenges for the Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders are a franchise with a storied legacy, but they have faced significant challenges in recent years. With frequent coaching and personnel changes, the team has struggled to find stability. The departure of Al Davis has contributed to the ongoing instability. Overall, the Raiders are in need of a reset and a clear path forward to regain their elite status.
Unexpected encounter during pickup game
During a pickup basketball game, the writer was interrupted by a group of Gen Z kids who challenged him to a race. One of the kids intentionally ran into him and insulted him. Despite the incident, the writer maintained his composure and challenged the kid to a one-on-one basketball game. The writer's team won, but he still feels unsure about the situation. He wonders how to handle his relationship with the kid in the future.
Navigating a friendship with unrequited feelings
The writer has been friends with a girl for many years, and she has developed feelings for him. However, the writer is not attracted to her. Although they have tried to maintain their friendship, it becomes uncomfortable when the writer starts dating someone new. He wonders how to handle the situation without hurting his friend and causing awkwardness within their friend group.
Getting criticized by teenagers in a pickup game
While playing basketball at a gym, the writer was pranked by a group of teenagers who called him derogatory names. Instead of reacting aggressively, the writer asked them to play a game together and dominated the match. Despite this, the writer can't shake off the feeling of being humiliated.
Stand up to disrespectful teenager during pickup game
During a pickup basketball game, a teenager intentionally ran into the writer and insulted him. The writer maintained his calm and challenged the teenager, proving his skills and winning the game. However, the writer still feels conflicted about the encounter and questions the best course of action moving forward.
The James Harden–Sixers saga resulted in him getting his way again and being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Ryen discusses why the league should have less of what Harden just did (01:22). Clippers fan Marcellus Wiley joins Ryen to discuss the trade and how the Chargers are basically on the road every game (26:41). Damien Woody also stops by and gives some insight on the Chase Young and Montez Sweat trades and whether the Cowboys are a legitimate Super Bowl contender (44:34). Plus, Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle give life advice to a guy who pissed his pants in front of a girl he likes (1:14:09).
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guests: Marcellus Wiley and Damien Woody
Producers: Cliff Augustin, Steve Ceruti and Kyle Crichton
