Views From The 573

Ryan McDaniel discusses the exciting two Wild Card games to lead into the MLB Postseason before giving his thoughts on who he thinks will win the World Series and more (4:08). Then, he heads over to the NFL to discuss Stephon Gilmore, Jaylon Smith going to new teams before talking about the leaked video concerning Urban Meyer and whether he should have waited for the USC job before tackling Week 4...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the MLB Postseason seeding rounding into form, the Cardinals win streak and a couple early notes from the NBA's media days (5:32). Then, going to college football, discussing Arkansas's huge win over Texas A&M, Notre Dame beating down Wisconsin and more before looking at a fun Week 5 slate of games including two Top 10 matchups and what could be a fun shootout in Tuscaloosa...

Ryan McDaniel discusses some takeaways from Week 2 in the NFL season, including the rookie QB's getting some snaps, some surprise teams and more before looking at Week 3's games (5:03). Then, he heads to college football to discuss Alabama winning a close one at Florida, Penn State beating Auburn and more before looking at Week 4's games including a top 25 matchup with Notre Dame-Wisconsin, Arkans...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the Rockets and John Wall working on a trade for him, plus the NBA not mandating vaccination for its players (4:26). Then, taking a look at Oregon's big win at Ohio State, Iowa top Iowa State in a Top 10 matchup, Clay Helton getting the boot at USC and more from Week 2 in college football before looking at matchups in Week 3 (8:47). Finally, taking a look at Week 1 in the N...

Ryan McDaniel discusses where things stand in the MLB as the postseason nears (2:23), the results from Week 1 of college football and looking ahead to Week 2 (13:01), and making his predictions for Week 1 of the NFL season (41:38).

Ryan McDaniel takes a look at the upcoming NFL season and predicts everything, from the awards to who's holding the Lombardi Trophy at the end of Super Bowl 56 (7:16). Next, he wraps up College Football previews by looking at the Big 12, SEC, and who from the non Power 5 teams to watch (30:55). Finally, let the games begin as he predicts some of the standout games in Week 1 of the College Football...

Ryan McDaniel wraps up the NFL previews by taking a look at the teams in the NFC South (6:03), then heads over to college football to talk about the alliance between the ACC, Big 10 and Pac-12 before previewing those conferences (30:05).

Ryan McDaniel runs down big extensions for some NBA players going down, Lionel Messi joining PSG, and Nebraska football in potential trouble with the NCAA (3:28). Then, he continues NFL previews by asking questions about the teams in the loaded NFC West (14:05) and the NFC North, including whether its the Packers last shot at winning with Aaron Rodgers (40:41).

Ryan McDaniel discusses everything that was the wildest MLB Trade Deadline + Big 12 and Pac 12 possible merger and how Ohio State just took a huge step with the NIL (3:24). Then, breaking down NBA Free Agency with the Lakers barrage of signings to win this year, are the Bulls trying to go all in, did adding Kyle Lowry make Miami of the best teams in the East behind Milwaukee and Brooklyn + more (1...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the latest in Texas and Oklahoma's move to go to the SEC (3:31) and the blockbuster trades of the Yankees acquiring Joey Gallo and Anthony Rizzo, along with the Dodgers going big and acquiring Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from the Nationals (9:06). Then, going to the NBA, where is Westbrook's fit with the Lakers, along NBA Draft thoughts and who won the draft on draft night...

Ryan McDaniel discusses Oklahoma and Texas planning to leave the Big 12 for the SEC, why move now, where does the Big 12 and conference realignment go from here (3:06). Next, some NBA notes leading up to this week's Draft including what teams could be making moves, an Olympics update, and some moves happening before the MLB Trade Deadline (32:02). Finally, more trouble with a star player in Green...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the Bucks winning the NBA Finals over the Suns, what this says about their road to get to this point, Giannis's legendary 50 point performance, what to expect from the Bucks next and can the Suns get back to the Finals with CP3 (5:18). Then, rolling along with NFL Previews, he goes out west to ask a few questions about the teams in the AFC West (33:07).

Ryan McDaniel discusses last night's incredible Game 4 of the NBA Finals, including Giannis' game-saving block, along with the Sixers opening up trade talks for Ben Simmons, the Magic and Pelicans hiring their coaches and more (5:14). Then, if Damian Lillard is out in Portland, what are possible trade destinations where he can land, along with the MLB All-Star break and early impression of the NIL...

Ryan McDaniel is joined by Charles Jones to discuss the future for the Clippers and Hawks after being eliminated in the Conference Finals. Then, they preview this year's NBA Finals between the Bucks and Suns, matchups to look out for, how healthy can Giannis be, and who will come out on top as NBA champions.

Ryan McDaniel discusses the latest in the NBA Coaching Carousel with the Celtics hiring Ime Udoka and the Pacers hiring Rick Carlisle, plus ranking the remaining job openings (2:51). Then, the Pistons winning the draft lottery, which direction should they and other teams take in the upcoming draft, US Men's Olympic Basketball Team Finalize, and the NBA making a big rule change to help out defenses...

Ryan McDaniel is back this week as he discusses his perspective of the Julio Jones to the Titans (4:11). Then, he tackles the possibility of CFB Playoff Expansion to 12 teams and if that’s too big a jump (9:48). Next, discussing a wild couple nights in the NBA playoffs (15:09) and with recent articles about possible discontent with Luka and Zion and their franchises, how soon should you start to m...

Matt Mormann takes the reign on this week’s pod to discuss the Falcons trade of Julio Jones to the Titans, what message does it send about the Titans attempts to get a title and what it says about the Falcons not getting much for Julio as they look to rebuild.

Ryan McDaniel tackles the latest football league making a comeback in the USFL (3:14). Then, he discusses Coach K announcing his retirement and his impact among college and the pros (8:04). Next, it's on to the NBA as he gives his thoughts on Danny Anige stepping down from President of Basketball Operations with the Celtics and Brad Stevens transitioning to the same role (15:07). Finally, discussi...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the latest on Aaron Rodgers, Julio Jones and NFL stadiums moving to full capacity next season (7:14). Then, the NBA Playoffs as storylines are emerging in Knicks-Hawks, Lakers-Suns, Grizzlies-Jazz, are the Clippers done and more (19:39).

Ryan McDaniel is joined by Charles Jones as they preview this year's NBA Playoffs. From the play-in tournament to the NBA Finals, they preview the all the Round 1 matchups and discuss potential matchups, which series are the looking forward to, and more, leading to them making predictions for who will be crowned champions in July.

Matt Mormann is back and joins Ryan McDaniel as they touch on more NFL Draft talk with the Ravens and Titans (2:37), the ongoing situation with Aaron Rodgers wanting out of Green Bay and the Quarterback-Organization Relationship in the NFL (28:22), and the Angels letting go of Albert Pujols, his legacy there, where his contract stands in MLB History and could a return to St. Louis be in the cards...

Ryan McDaniel breaks down a wild and eventful week in the NFL, with Aaron Rodgers wanting out of Green Bay plus options going forward for both him and the franchise (3:28) and the NFL Draft this weekend as he takes a look at the first round, how might the quarterbacks drafted fit with their new teams, along with a division by division breakdown of every teams' draft, including who had the best dra...

Ryan McDaniel tackles the latest heading into tomorrow's NFL Draft kicking off, including the annual Views Mock Draft as he breaks down the picks, teams sitting out voluntary workouts, and the new NFL jersey numbers proposal approved (4:59). Then, the NBA is heading down the home stretch of the season as he discusses teams jockeying for playoff position, which team shouldn't want to play in the pl...

Ryan McDaniel discusses Baylor's dominating performance over Gonzaga for their first national championship, Hubert Davis becoming the next coach at North Carolina, where the NBA stands as of now, and some MLB thoughts as the season begins (8:43). Then, he talks how Sam Darnold is in a better situation with the Panthers and continues the pod tradition of joining in on mock draft season by doing one...

Ryan McDaniel recaps a wild first weekend in the NCAA Tournament, his thoughts on the games so far, plus predictions heading into the second weekend (1:34). Next, he discusses a busy NBA Trade Deadline and which teams came out on top (17:13). Then, tackling who's won early and improved the most in the NFL Off-Season and how it could affect teams in the NFL Draft, plus the Dolphins, 49ers and Eagle...