Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today’s word of the day is ‘second down’ as in Bill Belichick as in Hall of Fame as in denied as in shocker. Wow. A story came out on ESPN last night that 8x Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick would not be a first ballot Hall of Famer. Wow. (17:20) The Buffalo Bills have hired Joe Brady as the team’s next head coach. Promoted. What a search. Josh Allen got his guy! (24:00) Mike McCarthy is now the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Does that mean that Aaron Rodgers is coming back? Art Rooney II says the team will NOT rebuild! (26:50) Review: Blue Moon. (29:45) NPPOD. (32:22) Shedeur Sanders is headed to the Pro Bowl. Very deserving. (40:50) The Australian Open is having some problems. Coco Gauff was eliminated, slammed her racket in the tunnel, and the world saw it. Why? Cameras everywhere! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We cannot ignore what’s happening in Minnesota. Tragic. Heartbreaking. No matter where you stand politically. It is awful. The Minnesota Timberwolves chose to postpone a game. Business leaders in Minnesota came together including the Timberwolves and Wild, but a major team decided to not appear on that message. (20:15) I need to further explain my comments on LeBron James and his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. (26:22) The NBA trade deadline is approaching. Giannis, hurt. Ja Morant, hurt. Rich Paul has requested a trade for Anthony Davis. (32:10) College Football Playoff expansion is not happening. 12 teams is here for another year. Power 4 schools get a spot for winning the conference. Notre Dame gets a spot automatically if it’s in the Top 12. (41:10) Mike McDaniel has pulled out of two different head coaching interviews. He was scheduled to speak with the Browns and Bills. He was rumored to be the OC for the Chargers, but that deal has not been signed yet. (47:00) Spring training is almost here. Players still not signed yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Santa Clara’ as in the Super Bowl as in the Seattle Seahawks as in the New England Patriots as in rematch as in Russell Wilson as in Malcolm Butler. The Super Bowl is set. The New England Patriots took down the Denver Broncos in a blizzard. It didn’t start that way, but it got there eventually. Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel. The New England Patriots dynasty is alive and well. (12:40) Sam Darnold has led the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl. Sorry Jets fans. Wow. (19:21) Mike McCarthy is the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Yes, that Mike McCarthy. And the reason by Art Rooney II is something you need to hear. (24:50) Did Yu Darvish retire? What is happening here? (36:00) Review: The Rip. (38:00) Let’s talk about Netflix decision making. The latest decision was for a guy to scale a skyscraper… live. (44:00) NPPOD. (45:10) Jose Ramirez got a new deal. An extension. He’ll be in Cleveland for his whole career like he wanted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Coca Thursday! The Mets made a nice trade! But let's focus on the Brewers... is what they are doing going to lead to more fighting? Best record in baseball, and then trading away your number 1? Is Kyle Tucker avoiding taxes with his signing bonus? Why do so many owners and coaches lie on camera? Are the 49ers mutants? Why is AI so bad? And why is it continuously shoved down our throats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘lowmark’ as in the Buffalo Bills as in Terry Pegula as in Brandon Beane as in Sean McDermott as in Josh Allen. What an absolute mess that end of season press conference was. Pegula and Beane blaming McDermott for failed picks. Blaming McDermott for the playoff blues. Wow. (18:53) Cody Bellinger is back with the Yankees! All that for nothing. All the mystery teams and interest, and he re-signs for the same offer that was on the table. (25:50) The Mets did it again. David Stearns made a trade for a starter. Freddy Peralta. The Brewers, last season’s best regular season team, got two of the top 5 prospects in the Mets farm system. (36:00) Review: Song Sung Blue. (39:07) The Rays are looking for a new home. They are looking to scoop up land of a former community college. Let’s discuss. (46:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us: 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with the National Championship game! Can you give me your opinion on Indiana’s average age of its roster? Is this the new world we’re in? (10:20) Baseball’s media rights deal is up in two seasons, but the CBA is up next season… Why wouldn’t the MLBPA take a one-year extension before signing a new longterm deal? (18:10) Why doesn’t MLB just get rid of deferred contracts? (32:00) How does Tony Clark spread his message throughout the union? (40:45) Let’s talk Greenland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Fogerty’ as in John Fogerty as in Centerfield as in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Carlos Beltran is in. Andruw Jones is in. That’s it! Two center fielders have made the Hall after just two in 45 years! (16:30) Baseball is angry. Owners are angry. Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers. Bichette and Robert to the Mets. The spending gap is massive! (33:50) Review: Sentimental Value. (38:10) The Buffalo Bills have fired Sean McDermott. It’s all his fault. GM Brandon Beane gets promoted? (48:35) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Tucker agreed to a $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers! What does this mean for baseball? Does this guarantee a lockout? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW MONDAY! BACK NEXT WEDNESDAY! And shout out to our social editor Jack Learner! Today is his last day with us as he heads to the EPL (not as a player, although maybe!)! Thank you for what you've done over the past 8 months! It's GAME OF THRONES REVIEW DAY! And David SHOCKED ME with his feelings on the show! We talk Kyle Tucker and what contract makes the most sense for him. Dante Moore is headed back to Oregon, the impact on the 2026 draft AND 2027! Brooks Koepka going back to the PGA Tour? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW NEXT MONDAY! WE WILL BE BACK NEXT WEDNSDAY! Today’s word of the day is ‘patience’ as in Red Sox as in Ranger as in Suarez as in Garret Crochet as in Sonny Gray. Are you happy yet, Red Sox fans? Are you okay with this move? Boston gave Ranger Suarez a five-year, $130 million deal! (13:00) John Harbaugh is head to the Giants. He will become the new head coach just a week after being fired by the Baltimore Ravens. He was the number option on the market, and the Giants are tired of losing. (26:00) Let’s take a look at the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. What stands out to me? (40:40) NPPOD. (45:30) The Nationals are leaving MASN. It’s official. The TV deal is broken. RSNs continue to leave networks and join MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices