Episodios

  • Full Show | Wednesday 01-28-26

    Full Show | Wednesday 01-28-26
    Jan 28 2026
    Chris Russell opens the show with A-MAC, sharing stories of their challenging return to the studio after a major snowstorm before diving into the day’s biggest sports story: Bill Belichick’s shocking first-ballot Hall of Fame snub. Russell delivers a passionate reaction, arguing that politics and personal agendas have no place in determining all-time greatness and examining the reported tension between Belichick and former Colts GM Bill Polian, while questioning Polian’s alleged involvement. The conversation then shifts to Washington football as Chris turns to Daron Payne, analyzing his strong-but-not-elite production, sizable cap hit, and expiring contract. He breaks down Payne’s cap obligations over the next two years, reviews his on-field performance and pressure metrics from Next Gen Stats, and considers Payne’s own reflections on his play. Finally, Russell weighs whether the Commanders should keep, cut, or trade Payne, incorporating fan perspectives to provide a comprehensive look at one of the team’s key roster decisions heading into the next season.
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    2 h y 8 m
  • Hour 1 - Snowy Commutes, Belichick Snub Fallout, and Hall of Fame Politics

    Hour 1 - Snowy Commutes, Belichick Snub Fallout, and Hall of Fame Politics
    Jan 28 2026
    Hour 1 opens with Chris Russell bringing in A-MAC to share stories from their difficult return to the studio after a major snowstorm dumped nearly eight inches across the area, setting the stage for a candid and conversational start to the show. The focus quickly shifts to the biggest sports story of the day: Bill Belichick’s stunning first-ballot Hall of Fame snub. Russell delivers a passionate reaction, explaining why he believes the decision reflects poorly on the process and why Belichick’s legacy should transcend off-field narratives. The discussion continues with Russell expanding on his criticism, arguing that politics and personal agendas have no place in determining all-time greatness. The hour closes with more fallout from the controversy as former NFL executive Bill Polian speaks out amid speculation that he was involved in the snub; a claim Russell strongly questions while offering his own theory on who may truly be behind the decision.
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    42 m
  • Hour 2 - Belichick Snub Fallout, Hall of Fame Debate, and the Daron Payne Question

    Hour 2 - Belichick Snub Fallout, Hall of Fame Debate, and the Daron Payne Question
    Jan 28 2026
    Hour 2 dives deeper into the Bill Belichick Hall of Fame controversy, starting with a look back at Bill Polian’s tenure as Colts general manager and Indianapolis’ repeated struggles against Belichick’s Patriots, exploring the reported tension between the two and how that history may still linger today. The conversation expands into a broader debate about Hall of Fame standards, with Chris Russell arguing that unlike other halls, the Pro Football Hall of Fame does not have a character clause, and therefore off-field issues like Spygate should not outweigh on-field greatness especially given the number of flawed figures already enshrined. The hour then shifts toward Washington football as Russell introduces the Daron Payne discussion, examining whether Payne’s strong-but-not-elite production, sizable cap hit, and expiring contract make him a potential trade candidate and a difficult long-term decision for the franchise.
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    42 m
  • Hour 3 - Daron Payne: Cap, Performance, Predictions, and Fans Weigh In

    Hour 3 - Daron Payne: Cap, Performance, Predictions, and Fans Weigh In
    Jan 28 2026
    Hour 3 dives deep into Daron Payne’s situation with the Commanders as Chris Russell breaks down his cap hit over the next two years and evaluates his production on the field. Russell offers his opinion on whether the team should keep, cut, or trade Payne, providing context around his value and the potential impact on the roster. The conversation then turns to Payne’s performance metrics, highlighting his pressures from last season according to Next Gen Stats and reviewing his own comments reflecting on his play. Finally, the audience weighs in, giving their take on Payne’s future as the team approaches a possible contract extension year. This hour blends cap analysis, player evaluation, and fan perspectives to give a complete picture of one of Washington’s key decisions heading into the next season.
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    43 m
  • Is Daron Payne Worth the Price Tag Heading Into a Contract Year?

    Is Daron Payne Worth the Price Tag Heading Into a Contract Year?
    Jan 28 2026
    The discussion turns to Daron Payne, a player who has been solid but not spectacular, carries a significant cap hit, and may have some trade value in the final year of his contract. Chris Russell breaks down Payne’s cap obligations over the next two seasons and reviews his on-field production, including pressure numbers from last season according to Next Gen Stats. The Rooster also highlights Payne’s own comments after the season, in which he emphasized that he’s a good player and expects that someone will pay him. After analyzing all the factors, Chris offers his perspective on whether the Commanders should keep Payne, explore cutting him, or consider trading him, weighing financial implications, performance, and team needs.
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    19 m
  • Russell Continues His Passionate Defense of Belichick After Hall of Fame Snub

    Russell Continues His Passionate Defense of Belichick After Hall of Fame Snub
    Jan 28 2026
    Chris Russell dives into the headlining news of the day: Bill Belichick being snubbed as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. The Rooster walks listeners through the reported reasons behind the decision, reading and breaking down the explanations that have surfaced and examining the logic, or lack thereof, behind them. He then gives his honest take on whether he agrees with the snub, exploring the broader implications and worst-case scenarios that could follow. As the discussion unfolds, Chris explains why this moment carries so much weight across the sports world and why, for many fans and analysts alike, the decision feels like a shocking and deeply flawed judgment.
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    15 m
  • Hour 1 Chris Russell: Commanders Have Found Their Man On The Defensive Side

    Hour 1 Chris Russell: Commanders Have Found Their Man On The Defensive Side
    Jan 27 2026
    After several weeks and interviews the Commanders have hired Daronte Jones as their DC How do we feel about this? This has to be a correct answers to the disaster from 2025
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    43 m
  • Hour 2 Chris Russell: Commanders Looking For Answers And Solutions During This Offseason

    Hour 2 Chris Russell: Commanders Looking For Answers And Solutions During This Offseason
    Jan 27 2026
    Hiring a DC is still a long way from success, time to put players on the field Daron Payne gets his $28 million from Commanders and will be on the 2026 roster Is Matt Stafford the MVP?
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    44 m