Westwood One Sports Night

Josh Graham explains how Shedeur Sanders could have locked up the Browns QB1 job today if not for a couple of plays, reveals the good, bad, and ugly from the Washington Commanders today, tells why Bill Belichick will be the first college football coach to be fired this season, lists off his top ten candidates for the Super Bowl halftime show, and NFL SVPof Global Brand and Marketing, Marissa Solis, joins the show to discuss the halftime show and the NFL's international campaign.

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Lynnell Willingham details why it's not a big deal that Fernando Mendoza had a pick six in his second preseason game with the Raiders, tells why he believes a super conference is coming in college sports, Law Murray, joins the show to detail the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers situation, discusses the media's roll in people perceiving Lamar Jackson as a highly overrated quarterback, and reveals six NFL teams that will exceed their projected win totals.

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Denton Day reacts to even more crazy changes in College Sports. Denton praises Marcus Freeman for having common sense on the subject. Free-For-All-Friday. Denton reacts to The Athletic's 25 under 25 list.

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Denton Day in for Josh. He analyzes a mixed-bag performance from Fernando Mendoza, crushes the Cavaliers for extending James Harden, and wonders if Joe Burrow dropped a hint that he could be ready to move on from the Bengals if they don't win now.

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Lynnell Willingham reacts to comments made by Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown following the joint practice between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. Lynnell and Denton Day discuss the newest chaos entering college football. Lynnell discusses the relationship between Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd after they addressed it in a documentary.

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Lynnell reacts to Von Miller saying his number one goal in Dallas is to win a championship. Lynnell discusses whether or not 2026 might actually be the year for the Cowboys to be competitive in the NFC Playoffs. Lynnell discusses the most slept on teams in the NFL after Baker Mayfield claimed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are underdogs. JP Acosta joined.

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Lynnell Willingham crowns Deshaun Watson as the winner of the Browns QB competition. Lynnell slams Cleveland for not giving Shedeur Sanders a fair shot. Lynnell reacts to the Cowboys signing Von Miller and praises how they've built their team. Lynnell wonders if we'll ever get a proper resolution to the Clippers-Kawhi Leonard saga.

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Johnny Ballgame expresses his concern after Jaxson Dart got banged up again in the Giants preseason opener, can't figure out why the Ravens have the best odds along side the Bills to win the AFC, tells why the Raiders should just start Fernando Mendoza week 1, reacts to Joshua Baez' three home run debut for the Cardinals, and discusses there being zero buzz over at Colorado with Deion Sanders.

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Mike Wickett discusses NFL teams that are getting too much love, Ricky Raines, of the Panthers on Tap Podcast, joins the show to react to a rough preseason start for Carolina's first team offense, Wickett details whether or not Aaron Donald really needs to play the entire season with the Rams, former Titans tight end, Ben Troupe, joins the show to tell how much belief he has in Tua and the Atlanta Falcons, and Wickett decides who will have the longer NFL career between Shedeur Sanders and JJ McCarthy in "This or That".

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Josh Graham tells why it's too soon to close the book on JJ McCarthy's NFL career, breaks down why Curt Cignetti is the perfect messenger for college football, explains how Ty Simpson is already making a strong case to be Rams QB2, reacts to Pat McAfee's new country album, and tells what the worst kind of fries are in Unusual Questions.

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08.16.26 Lynnell Willingham starts the show by talking about Deshaun Watson’s performance on Saturday for the Cleveland Browns. Has he distanced himself as the favorite for the starting job over Shedeur Sanders? Was New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart’s trip to the medical tent on Saturday a sign of things to come for Big Blue this upcoming season? Sam Brucchaus of Sumer Sports joins Lynnell to talk NFL pre-season storylines. Will Deshaun Watson have a successful season? Do the Browns have a positive outlook? Will the Los Angeles Rams’ decision to draft Ty Simpson ultimately backfire on them? How wi...

08.16.26 Pete Sousa starts the show by discussing the outlook of the Dallas Cowboys this season. Are America’s Team primed for a surprise season? Are the Las Vegas Raiders making a mistake by not starting Fernando Mendoza right away? What to make of the shocking news of the Los Angeles Lakers being sold again. Is Sophie Cunningham the most polarizing athlete in all of sports right now? Should Troy Aikman be getting the Tom Brady treatment?

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John Lund breaks down how Seattle is being slept on, Ian Furness, of KJR Seattle, joins the show after calling Seahawks-Cowboys, John explains how the Rams might be onto something with Ty Simpson, breaks down an absolutely loaded NBA Christmas schedule, and then one of the most unhinged caller hours is unleashed.

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Mike Wickett breaks down a value nugget from each NFL preseason game, breaks down the Cleveland Browns quarterback situation, discusses each possibility for what the future could hold for JJ McCarthy's future in Minnesota, or elsewhere, has a conspiracy theory that could lead Tarik Skubal back to the Detroit Tigers, and details his frustration with Knick fans that have a problem with playing LeBron and the Sixers on opening night.

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Josh Graham reveals the shocking turn of events for the Cleveland Browns, breaks down why the Devon Witherspoon extension was inevitable in Seattle, reacts to the Giants surviving a major Jaxson Dart scare, Anish Shroff, of the Panthers Radio Network, joins the show to detail the highlights from the new Highmark Stadium after calling Panthers-Bills, and Josh makes the case for Major League Baseball to have a Bull Durham night after his conversation with longtime baseball analyst, Karl Ravech.

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08.15.26 Lynnell Willingham starts the show by talking about Las Vegas Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza and his performance in his first preseason game. Is he the real deal? Are the Raiders making a mistake by not starting him right away? What should we expect from Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns on Saturday? Can Watson regain his prior success? Will Shedeur Sanders beat him out? Do the Pittsburgh Steelers finally have their QB succession plan after Aaron Rodgers retires with Drew Allar? Is Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels in the wrong for his fight against LSU over NIL? Matt...

08.15.26 Nick Ashooh starts the show by discussing some of the biggest QB battles from around the NFL during this Training Camp. Are the Atlanta Falcons in trouble with their questions at QB? What is JJ McCarthy’s future in Minnesota following the Vikings picking Kyler Murray as their starter? Are the Las Vegas Raiders actually doing things for right once with how they are handling Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza? Are the Rams the clear favorites in the NFC assuming Aaron Donald returns from retirement? Is it concerning that Jayden Daniels is mad at LSU over them giving away hi...

Josh Graham reacts to an absolutely awful week for the Atlanta Falcons. Josh discusses the QB competition in Cleveland between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Karl Ravech joins to discuss the future of MLB. Josh wonders how much of a competition there is for the Rams backup QB.

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Josh Graham reacts to a beautiful preseason debut from Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza. Josh wonders if his performance will put pressure on the front office to eventually name him starter before the season ends. Josh is stunned by the debacle taking place between Jayden Daniels and LSU. Josh lists his favorite baseball movies of all time. B Daht joins.

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Lynnell Willingham wonders what the Browns are doing with their preseason plans and if Shedeur Sanders still has a chance to surpass Deshaun Watson for QB1. Lynnell discusses Russell Westbrook retiring and how he ranks all time amongst PGs. Lynnell reacts to the Lakers sale and what it means for the NBA.

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Lynnell Willingham reacts to Kyler Murray beating out JJ McCarthy for QB1 in Minnesota. Lynnell wonders how much of the Vikings decision was to appease Justin Jefferson. Lynnell debates if he'd rather have McCarthy or Anthony Richardson on his team. Lynnell discusses which NFL coaches have the hottest seat entering 2026. Lynnell questions proper Uber tipping protocol.

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Lynnell Willingham reacts to the Cowboys paying Quinnen Williams over $100 million on a new extension. Lynnell wonders if the Cowboys are still interested in Maxx Crosby. Lynnell makes the case for Antonio Brown for the Hall of Fame. Lynnell loves what he's seen from the Bengals defense and raves about them as a team.

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08.09.26 Johnny Ballgame starts the show by discussing how Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame speech showed us just how special the relationship between an NFL head coach and starting QB is. Former NFL QB Steve Beuerlein joins Johnny Ballgame. What are his favorite memories of playing in the NFL? How special was his relationship with Mike Shanahan? How special were the Los Angeles Raiders teams that he was a part of? Which NFL Quarterbacks are under the most pressure in the 2026 season? Are Running Backs getting paid like they’re supposed to be?

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08.09.26 Mike Wickett starts the show by discussing who the best non-quarterback in the NFL is right now? Who between Myles Garrett, Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Bijan Robinson, Jahmry Gibbs, gets the honors? Or is it someone else? Are Ashton Jeanty and the Las Vegas Raiders primed for a major turnaround in 2026? D Orlando Ledbetter joins Mike to discuss the Atlanta Falcons out look this season. Was he surprised by the Bijan Robinson contract? Who will win the QB job between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.? Will Jaylen Brown ultimately be a success with the Philadelphia 76ers? Former Oh...

Josh Graham reveals who will be a lock for the 2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame, reacts to Laremy Tunsil's injury and what it could mean for the Commanders, tells why he believes both the Patriots and Seahawks will take a step back this year, WD reveals that his guilty pleasure show is "Vampire Diaries", and Josh reveals what the "Graham Slam Pizza" is in Unusual Questions.

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Lynnell Willingham reacts to Laremy Tunsil's injury and details what that means for the Commanders season, breaks down the Browns quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, and dives into the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions.

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Will Dalton explains all the reasons the NFL Preseason doesn't such, reacts to the Commanders losing Laremy Tunsil to injury, tells what we can truly take from Carson Beck's performance in the Hall of Fame game, reveals the NFL contender that is being slept on, and tells why he doesn't think there are too many egos in the room with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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08.08.26. John Lund starts the show by discussing the biggest storylines in sports right now. Will Aaron Donald return to the Los Angeles Rams this season? What is wrong with the Los Angeles Dodgers right now? Do NFL RB’s deserve to get paid as highly as they are? Eric Williams from the NFL on FOX joins John. Will the Cowboys defense be improved this season? Will Aaron Donald return to the Los Angeles Rams? Is Lamar Jackson being underrated by his peers in the NFL? Can Carson Beck be the answer for the Arizona Cardinals? Will Patrick Mahomes play at...

08.08.26 Mike Wickett starts the show by discussing Kyle Shanahan addressing the media following his car accident. Does his excuse for the accident add up? Jon Jansen from 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit joins Mike to discuss the Tarik Skubal trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Detroit Lions outlook this season. Does Jahmyr Gibbs deserve the contract that he got? How will the team’s new look offense play? What is the latest with the Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition between JJ McCarthy and Kyler Murray? Has Murray already won the job? James Boyd, Indianapolis Colts writer from The Athletic jo...

Josh Graham tells why this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame class might be one of the best we've seen, reacts to the Dodgers not winning a single game since the Tarik Skubal trade, breaks down the Niners finally getting some good news, tells why Luke Kuechly is exactly like Peyton Manning, and breaks down the quarterback battle that's heating up between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders at Browns training camp.

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8.8.26 Lynnell Willingham's training camp tour continues with Cleveland being the most recent stop. Why is Lynnell walking back some of his Browns' love? Is Deshaun Watson in position to be QB1? Where does Cleveland land in the AFC North standings? Which AFC QB is next to demand a trade? Daniel Oyefusi, NFL Nation Cleveland Browns Reporter joins the show.

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8.8.26 Nick Ashooh believes NFL teams have corrected the market with running backs. Is Aaron Donald's return imminent? Why did Lebron pass up a chance to reunite with old teams? Which QB battles are the closest? Does the Stefon Diggs signing move the needle? How has had a bigger heel turn than Victor Wembenyama?

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Josh Graham tells why Maxx Crosby's days are numbered with the Las Vegas Raiders, explains why the Big Ten's dominance over the SEC and the rest of college football is going to continue, Mr. Positivity brings the call of the week in Free For All Friday, Kurt Warner joins the show to tell when he knew Larry Fitzgerald would be a Hall of Famer, and Josh reveals who next year's Hall of Fame class will be.

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Lynnell Willingham reacts to the Washington Commanders signing Stefon Diggs. Lynnell wonders if this will help the Commanders reach the heights of 2024. Lynnell discusses the impact Odell Beckham Jr. could have in 2026 with the New York Giants. Lynnell ranks his top WR corps in the NFL. Lynnell takes calls on WR corps.

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Lynnell Willingham reacts to the big money contracts handed out in the NFL today. Lynnell wonders if the constant resetting of the market will hurt teams in the long run. Lynnell reacts to the Top QBs list and shares who is the most overrated QB in the NFL.

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Lynnell Willingham reacts to the biggest moves at MLB Trade Deadline. Lynnell wonders if anyone can stop the Dodgers after they acquired Tarik Skubal. Lynnell discusses the Steelers' outlook after visiting their training camp as apart of his Camp Tour. Lynnell shares what he saw in Philadelphia. Mike Silver joins. Eliot Shorr-Parks joins. Addy Bates joins. Grant Paulsen joins.

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08.02.26 Johnny Ballgame starts the show by discussing the Los Angeles Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. Is this bad for the sport of baseball? Are NFL teams spending too much money on the QB position? Why does the NFL run through the Rams and Seahawks at this point? WIll Sean McVay and Mike MacDonald be the rivalry that dominates the NFL over the next decade?  Should the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pay Baker Mayfield the money that he wants?

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08.02.26 Mike Wickett starts the show by discussing the Los Angeles Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. Are the Dodgers and other big market teams ruining baseball? Gregg Caserta from  MLB Network joins the show. What is his reaction to the Skubal trade? Can the Rays fix Freddy Peralta? Who will be the next domino to fall? Who will win the Cleveland Browns QB competition and why giving Deshaun Watson a new contract would be INSANE.  What’s the latest with the Minnesota Vikings QB competition? Who will win out between JJ McCarthy and Kyler Murray? Ryan McFadden of E...

Josh Graham tells why Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers is good for baseball, explains why the Eagles will turn a corner offensively, lists off the top ten teams in College Football, and Westwood One host, Lynnell Willingham, joins the show to tell why the Steelers have looked impressive so far in training camp.

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8.2.26 Lynnell Willingham breaks down the Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal and why they did nothing wrong. Why did the Tigers accept this offer? Does this move ensure a lockout? Lynnell's training camp tour continues. Are the Steelers primed for another run? Should Baker Mayfield pipe down about a new contract? What type of coach is the best? Matt Verderame, NFL Writer for SI Now joins the show.

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