

Sports Injury Central Podcast featuring Pro Football Doc
Pro Football Doc
Dr. David Chao, AKA the Pro Football Doc, breaks down everything the common fan needs to know about ACL tears, concussions, and other injuries in the NFL.
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May 24, 2023 • 58min
Michael Fabiano Breaks Down Top Injuries Affecting Fantasy Football
Sports Illustrated senior fantasy analyst Michael Fabiano joins the program to discuss the impact of injuries on the ADPs of Javonte Williams and Breece Hall, plus Doc shares someone he's high on this year despite past injuries. Stick around for more from OTAs including Tua Tagovailoa's weight gain.Timestamps: 1:35 Tracking Emerging College Players2:58 Rookie WR landing spots6:01 Javonte Williams + Breece Hall6:40 Doc's past avoids10:14 Adrian Peterson11:29 Javonte Williams' ADP12:15 SI mock draft14:34 Coach Speak15:38 When Doc Started Looking at Film19:50 Incorporating Scheme21:31 OBJ27:06 Breece Hall's Ascension30:07 Jumping a Level With Injury

May 17, 2023 • 58min
Jim McMahon Talks About His Chicago Days and How NFL Has Changed
Chicago Bears great Jim McMahon joins the podcast this week to discuss his NFL career and how playing quarterback in the NFL has changed. In part 2, Dr. David Chao and director of content Jacob Sisneros discuss Jordan Spieth, Tyler Herro and Victor Wembanyama.Timestamps:3:05 Jim McMahon's Injuries4:12 Letting Kids play Football6:21 Use of a tent on the sideline7:42 Injury designations9:04 New Stadium in Chicago?11:17 Weather in Chicago12:18 If Jim Played Today13:03 Changes in Offense14:28 Social Media and Athletes*15:45 Jim's Time in San Diego17:09 Mike Ditka's Sideline Habits*19:40 Andy Reid*21:21 Barefoot Golf23:25: Cannabis in the NFL30:27 Jim's Cannabis Use

May 10, 2023 • 1h 6min
49ers Insider Matt Maiocco Joins to Talk Brock Purdy/Trey Lance
NBC Bay Area's Matt Maiocco joins Dr. David Chao to discuss Brock Purdy's recovery process, if Trey Lance is fully healthy and the 49ers QB situation heading into training campTimestamps1:22 Brock Purdy’s recovery progress2:47 Difference between baseball vs football UCL injuries6:16 49ers plan for Purdy’s return9:12 Kyle Shanahan’s straight forward approach10:57 49ers QB options12:26 Trey Lance’s progress14:46 Purdy’s lack of off-season program17:57 Matt’s Sam Darnold Quote21:12 Max effort throws23:07 Baseball throwing vs. Football throwing27:04 Brandon Allen addition31:46 NFL schedule release35:02 John Lynch’s approach

May 3, 2023 • 41min
NFL Draft Recap and NBA Playoffs Including Analysis on Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler and More
Dr. David Chao, joined by director of content Jacob Sisneros, recaps the biggest injury storylines from the NFL Draft and also provides up-to-date analysis on Joel Embiid's knee, Chris Paul's groin strain and Jimmy Butler's ankle.Timestamps:2:06 Daniel Jeremiah’s mock draft prediction3:55 ESPN’s draft analytics5:52 Tyree Wilson decision8:12 Jaylon Smith’s draft9:53 Medical Process at Draft11:45 Eli Manning refusing to go to San Diego12:53 Mike Scifres Specialist Draft Predictions16:15 Joel Embiid (knee) injury analysis17:55 CP3Embiid19:58 PRP injection22:34 2021 knee injury24:23 Hendon Hooker25:22 NFL gambling policy28:02 Jet’s O-line situation30:12 Breece Hall30:51 OBJ prop33:38 Tyjae Spears37:23 Jimmy Butler37:37 Bryce Harper

Apr 24, 2023 • 59min
NFL Draft Special with Houston Chronicle Legend John McClain
Retired Houston Chronicle sportswriter John McClain joins the podcast to break down the buzz surrounding the Houston Texan's No. 2 overall pick, rumors of Trey Lance's availability and swap stories from decades of NFL experience. Find his latest work at GallerySports.com and SportsRadio610.com.

Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 13min
Mike Silver Joins to Discuss Brock Purdy/Trey Lance situation, Dancing with L.T.'s Wife and Steve Kerr
SF Chronicle columnist Mike Silver joins the podcast to talk the Brock Purdy/ Trey Lance situation, NFL Owners and swap stories about Chargers Legend LaDanian Tomlinson.Stick around for injury analysis on the NBA Playoffs and breaking down Odell Beckham Jr.'s claim of playing with no ACL.

Apr 10, 2023 • 52min
Cousin Sal Talks NBA Playoffs, Masters and Load Management With Doc
Cousin Sal from The Ringer and Extra Points Podcast Network Joins Doc to discuss Oneil Cruz, NBA Load Management, the Masters and how injuries affect sports betting.Timestamps:2:07 Antonio Gates story5:12 Bill Simmons mention6:14 Impact on Betting8:26 Oneil Cruz Ankle Fracture10:51 Overs vs. Unders is Futures13:04 Players Beating Return Timelines16:57 Load Management/Playing Through Injuries19:49 Easter Sunday Injuries21:02 NBA Playoffs Preview24:11 Load Management in Other Sports28:15 Masters/Tiger Woods

Mar 27, 2023 • 53min
Jayson Stark Joins to Talk MLB Injury Concerns and More!
On this episode, Doc is joined by the one and only Jayson Stark to discuss the upcoming MLB season. Who's injured and who will be ready to go for Opening Day? Plus, NCAA tourney, NBA, and Beast of the Week!

Mar 22, 2023 • 58min
Nick Wright Joins Doc to Talk NBA Injuries Piling Up and More!
On this episode, Doc is joined by Co-Host of "First Things First" on Fox Sports 1, Nick Wright. They discuss all the latest injuries in the NBA as we near the #NBAPlayoffs. Plus more on the NCAA Tourney, MLB, and Beast of the Week.Timestamps: 0:58 Paul George's knee3:01 Giannis comparison6:43 NBA load management11:32 Load management in other sports14:27 Sitting players at home vs. road17:21 Sitting quarters vs. games20:35 Nick Wright's fandom22:41 Origins of Kansas City name

Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 5min
Dan Dakich Joins us to Talk NCAA Tourney, Injuries, and More!
On this episode of the Pro Football Doc Podcast, Doc is joined by Dan Dakich, host of "Don't @ Me" on OutKick , to talk all things NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, relevant injuries, and more!