The Doug Gottlieb Show

Dan Beyer and Ephraim Salaam sit in for Doug Gottlieb and tell you why the Philadelphia Eagles might be crashing into the playoffs instead of fly fly flying. The guys look at the battle between LeBron James and Kevin Durant on Christmas day and debate if Kevin Durant has surpassed LeBron and the NBA's best. Also in the show, Jon Harbaugh is mad at the NFL and Ephraim professes his love for Jimmy Garopollo. Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus joins the show to talk about what the young Lakers need and how the NBA is shaping up after it's Christmas-day games.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Beyer and Bucky Brooks fill in for Doug Gottlieb and break down the identity crisis that the Dallas Cowboys are in now that Ezekiel Elliott is back in the huddle. The guys also look at the NFL coaching carousel and discuss how it might be a little crowded once the ride starts spinning in the off season. Also in the show, the guys tell you why the NFL is getting too complicated when it comes to what is a catch and not a catch and they give you two NFL QBs who haven’t panned out like most had thought. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug thinks it's okay to embrace news ways of training but unfortunately it has led to conflict for the New England Patriots. He discusses the benefits that come with players who decide to play in non-playoff bowl games. Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole joins the show to talk about his journey from being undrafted to now starting on a playoff team.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug has the latest on what’s been going on between Tom Brady’s personal trainer and the Patriots staff members. He also discusses what the benefits and the risks are with sitting out of bowl games in college football. Keelan Cole from the Jaguars joins the show to talk about going from undrafted to being a starter on a playoff team. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug discusses Jimmy Garoppolo as the 49ers quarterback and why there are benefits to sitting behind experienced players. He talks about the NBA draft and why teams need to stop going for the homerun every time and start settling for doubles. Brian Baldinger from the NFL Network joins the show to give his thoughts on Ezekiel Elliott returning to the Cowboys from his 6 game suspension. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why he thinks the 49ers have found their quarterback of the future in Jimmy Garoppolo and why there are benefits to sitting on the bench and learning from veterans. He thinks Cowboys running back Ezekiell Elliott was way too sensitive when he walked out on reporters who asked about his 6-game suspension. And Doug talks to Brian Baldinger from the NFL Network about the Seahawks and whether it's time for them to start rebuilding their roster.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug talks about the Patriots banning Tom Brady's personal training from the facilities and why that makes them different than most teams in professional sports. He discusses LaVar Ball trying to start his own professional basketball league and why it won't work. And Daniel Jeremiah from the NFL Network joins the show to talk about the Eagles playoff chances with Nick Foles as their quarterback and whether the Jaguars are a serious Super Bowl contender with the way Blake Bortles has been playing.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug thinks the Patriots banning Tom Brady’s personal training from the facilities is what separates them for other teams, nobody gets special treatment. He also talks about LaVar Ball trying to create his own professional basketball league. Daniel Jeremiah from the NFL Network joins the show to discuss what’s going on with the Steelers and if the Jaguars are a serious threat in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug finally understands why the Steelers have been inconsistent this season , because the more Ben Roethlisberger and Mike Tomlin talk, the more it makes sense. He reacts to the breaking news that Aaron Rodgers has been placed on the injured reserve in his first game back from a broken collarbone. Plus Doug talks to Rams linebacker Connor Barwin about their dominating win over the Seahawks and what it’s like to play under Sean McVay. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why the Steelers are so inconsistent and that the more Ben Roethlisberger and Mike Tomlin discuss what happened against the Patriots, the more it all makes sense. He reacts to Packers QB Aaron Rodgers returning to the injured reserve after only one game back from a broken collarbone. And 49ers tight end Garrett Celek joins the show to talk about what it has been like playing with Jimmy Garoppolo.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug reacts to the crazy endings from a big weekend in the NFL. He points the catch rule in Patriots vs Steelers might have been the correct call, but that only means the rule needs to be changed. He also explains why the endzone fumble rule from Cowboys vs Raiders is even worse and might be the worst rule in all of sports. Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph joins the show to talk about their dominating win over the Bengals and what it was like when Teddy Bridgewater entered the game.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug reacts to the end of the Steelers and Patriots game and why the catch rule in the NFL should have been changed years ago. He also explains why the fumble at the end of the Cowboys vs Raiders game is actually a far worse rule than the catch rules. Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph joins the show to discuss their dominating win over the Bengals and getting ready for the playoffs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug examines the biggest games of the weekend in the NFL and tells you what the difference is between interesting games and important games. He discusses the Colts losing to the Broncos and why the Browns wish they were in the Colts position. Plus NBA Champion Caron Butler joins Doug in studio to discuss LeBron vs Lonzo and if the Thunder can figure out their issues.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug looks ahead to the biggest games in the NFL and explains the difference between games that are interesting and the games that are important. He thinks the Browns actually wish they were the Colts even though the Colts aren’t any good. NBA Champion Caron Butler joins Doug in studio to discuss LeBron and Lonzo facing off and if the Thunder can get things right. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug thinks Thunder general manager Sam Presti deserves praise for what he's done in Oklahoma City regardless of how things turn out with Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony. He's also worried new Browns management is making the same bad decisions old Browns management use to make. Malik Jackson from the Jaguars joins the show to talk about the wild ending to their game against the Seahawks   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug examines the Oklahoma City Thunder and explains why their general manager Sam Presti deserves praises for what he’s done no matter what the results are. He’s also worried the new Browns management is already messing things up. Plus Doug talks to Malik Jackson from the Jaguars about what happened against the Seahawks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his solution to one of the biggest problems the NFL is dealing with and it comes from something the NBA is already doing. He discusses the Cowboys in the playoff hunt without Ezekiel Elliott and what that means for Dak Prescott. Plus USC quarterback Sam Darnold joins the show to talk about their Cotton Bowl match-up against Ohio State and whether he will be leaving for the NFL at the end of the season.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug helps fix one of the biggest problems the NFL and he uses the NBA as an example. He talks about the Cowboys so far without Ezekiel Elliott and why that has been good for Dak Prescott. Plus Doug talks to USC quarterback Sam Darnold about getting ready for Ohio State and if he is leaving for the NFL. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug thinks Tom Brady looked really old against the Dolphins and that's not good news for Patriot fans as they close in on the postseason. He thinks the Thunder have serious problems at 12-14 with Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, and Paul George. Plus Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell joins the show to talk about their hard hitting game against the Bengals and preparing to play the Patriots.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his thoughts on the Patriots getting dominated by the Dolphins on Monday Night Football and Tom Brady finally starting to look his age. He explains why there’s no chance LeBron James will end up on the Rockets despite what’s been reported. Plus Doug talks to Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell about their win over Ravens and what to expect from the Patriots. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.