The Doug Gottlieb Show

Jason Smith and Doug Gottlieb filled in on the Dan Patrick Show and shared their thoughts on John Elway's decision to pass on Kirk Cousins and tab Case Keenum as the next starting QB in Denver, explain why the Chiefs and Bears are both taking big risks by signing Sammy Watkins and Allen Robinson, plus the guys get you ready for the First Four games of March Madness. And appearances by former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz, CBS college basketball analyst Steve Lappas and Bleacher Report NFL columnist Mike Freeman. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug breaks down the NCAA bracket and thinks the committee is making a mistake by not including enough “Cinderella” teams. He also tells Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr if he wants to be paid like a quarterback, he should start acting like one. FS1 Bracketologists Howie Schwab joins the show to tell Doug what the committee got right and what they got wrong. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug says injuries bring down dynasties and that's why the Warriors should be concerned about Steph Curry's latest ankle injury. He thinks fans are too caught up in the name brand of Richard Sherman to realize his age and that he's trying to come back from a major injury. And Gonzaga head coach Mark Few joins the show to discuss college basketball’s systemic problems and how they plan to follow up last year's run to the Final Four. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug thinks the one thing that could bring down the Warriors dynasty is injuries which is why they should be worried about Steph Curry’s ankle problems. He tells you to forget about the big name with Richard Sherman and remember he’s coming off a big time injury. Gonzaga head coach Mark Few joins the show to discuss following up their Final 4 appearance last season and how he deals with recruits who ask for money. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug wants more information about the line of questioning when LSU Derrius Guice revealed he was asked by a NFL team "if he likes men". He thinks LeBron James is trying to send a message to potential teams in free agency about his durability going forward. NFL Insider Jason La Canfora joins the show to discuss the Seahawks remaking their roster and where Kirk Cousins will sign in free agency.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LSU running back Derrius Guice said he was asked at the NFL if he likes men and Doug thinks we should know the context of the question before we overreact. Doug thinks the popularity of Oklahoma basketball and Trae Young should absolutely matter when you determine if they should get in the tournament or not. Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess joins the show to talk about becoming the team’s top receiver and if he was asked any awkward questions at the Combine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Beyer and Jonas Knox fill in for Doug, and tell you why the Seahawks decided to trade Michael Bennett and why Richard Sherman could be next. They also discuss tanking in the NBA who gets hurt the most by teams who decide to tank. NBA Insider Chris Broussard joins the show to give his thoughts on how super teams in the NBA are formed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug loves the idea of the letting players return to college if they go undrafted but doesn't think it is that simple. He also thinks it's time for Bill Belichick to put a "no” man on his coaching staff with the Patriots. Plus former offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz joins the show to tell Doug whether the Steelers did the right thing by franchise tagging Le'Veon Bell for a second straight season.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug thinks Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has a really great idea to allow players who go undrafted to return to college, but he’s not sure how realistic it is. He discusses the reports out of New England that Bill Belichick might need some “no people” on his coaching staff. Former offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz joins the show to tell Doug if the Steelers did the right thing by franchise tagging Le’Veon Bell for the second straight year.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his thoughts on the NFL combine and why there’s one high profile prospect that could struggle at the next level. He also tells you if the NBA can actually develop an alternative route into the league without playing college basketball. Virginia head coach Tony Bennett joins the show to talk about their rise to the number 1 ranking in the country and the current status of college basketball.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug discusses the NFL combine and why he thinks Lamar Jackson could struggle to transition to the NFL. He also has doubts about the NBA creating an alternative to route the league without playing college basketball. Virginia head coach Tony Bennett joins the show to talk about being the top ranked team in the country and get his reaction to the scandals across college basketball.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Beyer and Jonas Knox fill in for Doug, and discuss Arizona Head Coach Sean Miller getting a standing ovation in his first game back after being accused of paying $100,000 to Deandre Ayton. They also debate whether or not a player can significantly improve their draft stock based on how they perform at the NFL combine. Former NFL Scout John Middlekauff joins the show live from the combine to give his thoughts on how teams will test Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug discusses Arizona head coach Sean Miller's press conference where he denies the allegations that he paid Deandre Ayton $100,000. Doug talks to former lawyer and FOX Sports Radio host Clay Travis about the reporting of this story and what could happen if it turns out Miller is innocent. Plus NFL QB Josh McCown joins the show to talk about the Jets surprising season and where he thinks he will play next season.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug reacts to Arizona head coach Sean Miller denying all reports that he was involved in paying Deandre Ayton. He points out some interesting things that were said at Miller's press conference and what might have been missing. NFL quarterback Josh McCown joins the show to talk about the Jets surprising season and where he expects to play next year. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug tells you why acquiring big stats over a long period of time doesn't mean you are the greatest of all time. He discusses NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sending a memo to every team about tanking and wonders if there's anything Silver can really do about it. Plus NFL draft analyst Matt Miller joins the show live from the NFL Scouting Combine to share what teams are thinking about Heisman trophy winners Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his thoughts LeBron James becoming the first player in NBA history to record 30,000 career points, 8,000 assists, and 8,000 rebounds. He also tells you why NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is struggling to deal with teams that are tanking. NFL Draft expert Matt Miller joins the show live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to tell Doug what teams are saying about Heisman Trophy winners Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is tired of everyone piling on the NCAA and wonders why LeBron James thinks they're corrupt when he never actually played college basketball. He discusses the Vikings quarterback situation and thinks they are sending a message to the rest of the NFL. Plus, NBA Insider Chris Broussard joins the show and engages in the spirited debate about amateurism in college sports.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug doesn’t understand why LeBron James thinks the NCAA is corrupt when he never actually played college basketball. He also points out one team in the NFL that is sending a message to everyone else in the league. NBA Insider Chris Broussard joins the show for a spirited debate regarding amateurism in college sports. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Arizona head coach Sean Miller was reportedly caught by a FBI wiretap offering $100,000 for a player, Doug explains why it still doesn’t make sense to pay college athletes. He reacts to the news that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will make Jerry Jones pay back all the legal fees after Jones tried to prevent Goodell’s contract extension. Super Bowl Champion and NFL Draft analyst Trent Dilfer joins the show to breakdown who the best quarterbacks are in the draft. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug points out all the issues that come with trying to pay college athletes after more fallout from the FBI's investigation into college basketball. He tells you why the Jaguars decided to give QB Blake Bortles a contract extension. Plus, Super Bowl Champion and NFL Draft analyst Trent Dilfer joins the show to breakdown the quarterbacks in this year's draft.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.