Off The Bench With Kanell And Bell

Kanell & Bell get ready for the first day of NFL season discussing Antonio Brown's fines, Le'Veon Bell's workload and the first Thursday Night Game of the season between the Packers and Browns. Emory Hunt joins the show with his Week 2 CFB picks and Week 1 NFL picks. They guys break down Team USA's near loss to Turkey and then finish the show off with their Super Bowl, MVP and ROY picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell & Bell dive into all things Ezekiel Elliott, including whether or not people should be reacting the way they are over a running back. The guys also discuss Jared Goff's historic extension and whether or not Melvin Gordon will be a Charger this season. Then Super Bowl Champion and former Cowboy Demarcus Ware joins to the show to talk Zeke and the Cowboys and tell some great Jerry Jones stories.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raja Bell and guest host Casey Keirnan react to Week 1 of college football kicking off including a slow start from Clemson's QB Trevor Lawrence and the explosion of Tigers' RB Travis Etienne. The guys then welcome Big3 founder Ice Cube and Big3 reporter Michael Rapaport to the podcast to discuss the league's championship game this weekend, the inclusive nature of the Big3 and if they have contacted Carmelo Anthony about joining. Finally, Raja and Casey discuss who will be the top NBA players in 5 years.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell & Bell dive into their picks for week 1 of College Football, discuss Chad Johnson's strange video, Jerry Jones' new comments on Zeke, Josh McCown's deal with the Eagles, and Kobe Bryant's shots at Shaq.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell & Bell discuss Rob Gronkowski's emotional speech talking about why he retired and whether he'll return. They also talk about Marshall Faulk's comments on Ezekiell Elliott and Antonio Brown telling Big Ben to shut up. Emory Hunt joins the show with his college football picks for this weekend and Danny and Raja talk about whether Carli Lloyd deserves a shot in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell & Bell continue to discuss all the fallout from Andrew Luck's shocking retirement. Then, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban joins the show for a wide-ranging interview that includes the development of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, how involved Dirk Nowitzki has been in that process, how the Mavs have been able to maintain consistency since he bought the team, his thoughts on player development around the league and the AAU system, whether his comments about Melo were validated by Team USA's loss to Australia, whether he agrees with Daryl Morey that James Harden is a better scorer than Michael Jordan and much much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Tran fills in for Danny and talks with Raja about all of the fallout from Andrew Luck's retirement. Then the guys discuss Miami's loss to Florida, the impact of Lamar Miller's injury, Team USA's stunning loss to Australia, Dwight Howard's new home, James Harden's new shot and Jimmy G's bounce-back game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Tran fills in for Danny today and talks with Raja about the Cowboys reported offer to Ezekiel Elliott, whether the league needs to shut down preseason and how young QBs are playing in the preseason. Then Tom Fornelli joins the show to break down the Pac-12 ahead of the first day of the season tomorrow. Finally, the guys discuss Ben Simmons' improved jumper and preview the UF-UM game tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell & Bell discuss the holdout situations of Melvin Gordon and Ezekiel Elliott. Then Emory Hunt joins the show to preview the Big 12. Finally, Danny and Raja discuss Team USA's win over Australia and revisit whether or not double-teaming should be allowed in pickup games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell & Bell discuss the growing feud between the Browns and the Giants including Browns coach Freddie Kitchens' confusion over what a Bulleye is. Then Chip Patterson joins the show to talk all things Big 12. Finally the guys discuss Phillip Rivers comments on whether or not Tom Brady is the G.O.A.T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell & Bell discuss Jimmy Garoppolo's rough first preseason game, Baker Mayfield's comments about Daniel Jones, Antonio Brown being back at camp, and Zeke being unhappy with Jerry Jones. Then for "Power 5 Week" Barrett Sallee joins the show to break down the ACC followed by Florida State head Coach Willie Taggart.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell & Bell discuss Antonio Brown leaving Raiders camp yet again, and GM Mike Mayock's ultimatum to the star receiver. Josh Gordon is reinstated by the league, Jerry Jones has jokes and players and owners are interested in expanding the playoffs. Then Barton Simmons joins the show for "Power 5 Week" to break down the SEC. Finally, the guys discuss Daryl Morey saying James Harden is a better scorer than MJ and the Lakers talking with Dwight Howard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell & Bell breakdown the beginning of week 2 of preseason action in the NFL and what Demarcus Cousins injury means for his future and what his legacy is in the NBA. Then Brian Campbell joins the guys to preview UFC 241. And finally Danny and Raja answer listener questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell & Bell discuss Tiger Woods playing this weekend at the BMW Championship, Bryson Dechambeau's commitment to speeding up his pace, their dream golf foursomes and whether or not they care about the FedEx Cup. The guys also dive into the top NFL rookie seasons of all-time, what to expect from the Browns this season, the NFLPA's work stoppage memo, and Team USA basketball getting drubbed by G-leaguers. Oh, and Magic Johnson's got lots of lists! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell & Bell discuss the ongoing Antonio Brown helmet saga, another weird injury situation for Andrew Luck, awkward storytime with Jerry Jones, the CBS Sports Preseason All-America teams, expectations for LeBron this season and NBA2k's all-decade teams. Finally the return of the new and improved Shoe Showdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell & Bell discuss the NCAA getting it right by amending the "Rich Paul Rule" and the NBA making changes to benefit fans. Plus, did Dak Prescott actually turn down 30 million dollars a year from the Cowboys. Finally, Raja discusses the new QB for his Hurricanes and the guys discuss a wild Fortnite story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell & Bell discuss Antonio Brown threatening to walk away from football over a helmet, Brown's frostbitten feet and other strange NFL injuries, whether or not Carmelo Anthony deserves to be on Team USA, and why people who play golf slowly are annoying. Finally, the guys finish with the return of leftovers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell & Bell further discuss Dabo Swinney's decision not to give Kelly Bryant a ring and then cover breaking news that Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Northern Trust due an oblique strain. The guys welcome on golf analyst Mark Immelman to help put the Tiger news in context. Next, lots of preseason action to catch up on, including the debuts of rookie QBs Kyler Murray, Daniel Jones and Dwayne Haskins. Is slow play plaguing golf? Plus, more on the NFL, this time around with a focus on 2nd-year quarterbacks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell & Bell discuss Kevin Durant opening up about his injury, time with the Warriors and decision to join the Nets. The guys give an update on Tiger Woods at the Northern Trust. Danny and Raja cover Kenny Stills calling out the Dolphins owner and the obsessive coaching style of Adam Gase. Next, reaction to LeBron's Lakers minicamp, Kirk Cousins' issue with his new center, Jalen Ramsey's trash talk and Dabo Swinney saying Kelly Bryant doesn't deserve a national championship ring.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny starts today off with his thoughts on Hard Knocks. Are the Raiders going to improve from last season or has the game grown too far from Gruden's glory days? The guys breakdown what Zeke really means to the Cowboys and how bad things can get if he sits out all season. Raja wants to know exactly what a "generous offer" from Jerry Jones looks like. The biggest topic today was the "Rich Paul rule" the NCAA will look to implement soon. Raja goes off on how ridiculous it is and how the NCAA continues to just get things wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices