NFL Draft reactions heat up as the Morning Rant crew breaks down winners, losers, and the Falcons' "average" haul. Big John Davis shares his bold take on player arrogance, while David Collins delivers unfiltered grades. Plus, Sabres pride, Braves dominance, UFL buzz, and heartfelt stories on signing autographs for fans. Fast-paced sports talk with laughs and insight you don't want to miss!

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00:00 Introduction and Banter  
01:45 NFL Draft Reactions with David Collins  
03:28 Winners and Losers: Jets, Cowboys, and Diego Pavia  
06:26 Falcons Draft Grade Debate: Terrell, Branch, and More  
11:49 Draft Insider Takeaways and Sean McVay Story  
15:07 Break and Commercials  
16:05 Keelan Rutledge Contract Talk and Rookie Pay Cuts  
19:35 College Stars Taking Pay Cuts in NFL  
22:09 Live Show at Bradley's Bar and Grill + Raffle Details  
28:10 John Davis Golf Classic Update  
29:41 Braves on a Tear: First to 20 Wins  
34:42 Hawks Playoff Series Talk  
38:50 UFL and International Football Discussion  
45:12 College Recruiting Changes and Transfer Portal  
49:58 Big John's Bold Take: The Honor of Signing Autographs  
57:55 Event Promotion and Closing Banter

NFL Draft reactions heat up as the Morning Rant crew breaks down winners, losers, and the Falcons' "average" haul. Big John Davis shares his bold take on player arrogance, while David Collins delivers unfiltered grades. Plus, Sabres pride, Braves dominance, UFL buzz, and heartfelt stories on signing autographs for fans. Fast-paced sports talk with laughs and insight you don't want to miss!
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Banter &nbsp; 01:45 NFL Draft Reactions with David Collins &nbsp; 03:28 Winners and Losers: Jets, Cowboys, and Diego Pavia &nbsp; 06:26 Falcons Draft Grade Debate: Terrell, Branch, and More &nbsp; 11:49 Draft Insider Takeaways and Sean McVay Story &nbsp; 15:07 Break and Commercials &nbsp; 16:05 Keelan Rutledge Contract Talk and Rookie Pay Cuts &nbsp; 19:35 College Stars Taking Pay Cuts in NFL &nbsp; 22:09 Live Show at Bradley's Bar and Grill + Raffle Details &nbsp; 28:10 John Davis Golf Classic Update &nbsp; 29:41 Braves on a Tear: First to 20 Wins &nbsp; 34:42 Hawks Playoff Series Talk &nbsp; 38:50 UFL and International Football Discussion &nbsp; 45:12 College Recruiting Changes and Transfer Portal &nbsp; 49:58 Big John's Bold Take: The Honor of Signing Autographs &nbsp; 57:55 Event Promotion and Closing Banter

Welcome to 98.1/93.7 WPGY 'The Sports Pig' – where hot takes meet hot mics! As North Georgia's home for ESPN Radio, we deliver the latest in sports news, analysis, and commentary with a side of humor and passion. From college football to pro basketball, we've got your fandom covered. Listen LIVE at SportsPigRadio.com or download 'The Sports Pig' app to take the action wherever you go! 

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Welcome to 98.1/93.7 WPGY 'The Sports Pig' &ndash; where hot takes meet hot mics! As North Georgia's home for ESPN Radio, we deliver the latest in sports news, analysis, and commentary with a side of humor and passion. From college football to pro basketball, we've got your fandom covered. Listen LIVE at <a href="https://www.sportspigradio.com/">SportsPigRadio.com</a> or download 'The Sports Pig' app to take the action wherever you go!&nbsp;
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The Morning Rant with Dave Garner is coming soon to The Sports Pig! Starting in March, tune in weekdays at 10am as Dave sounds off on the latest in local, regional, and national sports. Expect bold takes, passionate rants, and unfiltered opinions as Dave breaks down the stories everyone’s talking about—every morning on The Sports Pig.

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner&nbsp;is coming soon to&nbsp;The Sports Pig! Starting in March, tune in weekdays at&nbsp;10am&nbsp;as Dave sounds off on the latest in&nbsp;local, regional, and national sports. Expect bold takes, passionate rants, and unfiltered opinions as Dave breaks down the stories everyone&rsquo;s talking about&mdash;every morning on&nbsp;The Sports Pig.

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The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Falcons Draft Drama: Average or Awesome? Winners & Losers Exposed!

Braves fans, buckle up—the Atlanta Braves are scorching hot as the first MLB team to 20 wins in 2026, boasting a massive run differential and elite pitching! Dave Garner and Will Cooper break down the red-hot start, key returns like Spencer Strider, standout performances from Matt Olson and Michael Harris, and the road ahead. Plus: NFL Draft reactions (Falcons picks & Ty Simpson to the Rams), James Pierce legal updates, Cherokee County Hall of Fame, high school baseball with North Cobb Christian coach Jimmy Keene, Hawks playoff hopes vs. the Knicks in Game 5, the Cooper Predictor betting tips, and fun rock band debates. Rally Towel Tuesday energy at its finest!

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Banter  
01:19 Weather Talk and Will’s California Trip  
02:37 Braves Recent Games and Tomahawk Take Preview  
04:57 Cherokee County Hall of Fame Inductions  
07:18 Show Analytics, Social Media, and Listener Shoutouts  
09:15 NFL Draft Reactions: Ty Simpson, Kayden Proctor, Falcons Picks  
13:27 James Pierce Legal Update and Falcons Implications  
15:14 Break and Commercials  
19:27 Tomahawk Take: Braves 20-9 Start, Pitching Depth, Key Returns  
24:37 Managing Injuries and Lineup Versatility  
29:46 High School Baseball Interview with North Cobb Christian Coach Jimmy Keene  
32:01 Hawks Playoff Outlook vs. Knicks in Game 5  
39:00 High School Sports Coverage Legacy  
40:50 Top 3 Rock Bands Debate: Eagles, Alice in Chains, Journey  
46:02 NASCAR Talladega Recap and Listener Engagement  
48:04 Live Remote Appearances and Upcoming Shows  
52:18 Hawks Series Analysis and On-Air Rivalry  
55:13 Cooper Predictor: Tennis and MLB Betting Picks  
58:31 Closing Thoughts and Tease for Tomorrow’s Show

Braves fans, buckle up&mdash;the Atlanta Braves are scorching hot as the first MLB team to 20 wins in 2026, boasting a massive run differential and elite pitching! Dave Garner and Will Cooper break down the red-hot start, key returns like Spencer Strider, standout performances from Matt Olson and Michael Harris, and the road ahead. Plus: NFL Draft reactions (Falcons picks &amp; Ty Simpson to the Rams), James Pierce legal updates, Cherokee County Hall of Fame, high school baseball with North Cobb Christian coach Jimmy Keene, Hawks playoff hopes vs. the Knicks in Game 5, the Cooper Predictor betting tips, and fun rock band debates. Rally Towel Tuesday energy at its finest!
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Banter &nbsp; 01:19 Weather Talk and Will&rsquo;s California Trip &nbsp; 02:37 Braves Recent Games and Tomahawk Take Preview &nbsp; 04:57 Cherokee County Hall of Fame Inductions &nbsp; 07:18 Show Analytics, Social Media, and Listener Shoutouts &nbsp; 09:15 NFL Draft Reactions: Ty Simpson, Kayden Proctor, Falcons Picks &nbsp; 13:27 James Pierce Legal Update and Falcons Implications &nbsp; 15:14 Break and Commercials &nbsp; 19:27 Tomahawk Take: Braves 20-9 Start, Pitching Depth, Key Returns &nbsp; 24:37 Managing Injuries and Lineup Versatility &nbsp; 29:46 High School Baseball Interview with North Cobb Christian Coach Jimmy Keene &nbsp; 32:01 Hawks Playoff Outlook vs. Knicks in Game 5 &nbsp; 39:00 High School Sports Coverage Legacy &nbsp; 40:50 Top 3 Rock Bands Debate: Eagles, Alice in Chains, Journey &nbsp; 46:02 NASCAR Talladega Recap and Listener Engagement &nbsp; 48:04 Live Remote Appearances and Upcoming Shows &nbsp; 52:18 Hawks Series Analysis and On-Air Rivalry &nbsp; 55:13 Cooper Predictor: Tennis and MLB Betting Picks &nbsp; 58:31 Closing Thoughts and Tease for Tomorrow&rsquo;s Show

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Rally Towel Tuesday | Braves Explode to 20 Wins First in MLB – Can They Sustain It?  

The 2025 NFL Draft delivered chaos, controversy, and some jaw-dropping picks — and the Morning Rant crew has all the hot takes. Dave Garner, Big John Davis, and draft insider David Collins break down the biggest surprises from Round 1, including Ty Simpson going 13th to the Rams and Georgia Tech's Keelan Rutledge landing with the Texans. From O-Line U to the Falcons' needs heading into Day 2, this is your unfiltered Friday breakdown of everything that went down in the draft.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Happy Hour Banter
00:57 NFL Draft Round 1 Recap Begins
02:28 Keelan Rutledge to the Texans — Georgia Tech’s O-Line U
03:29 Ty Simpson Surprise Pick to the LA Rams
05:18 GMs vs. Head Coaches — Who Really Runs the War Room?
06:47 Buffalo Bills Trade Moves and Fan Reactions
56:30 Player Autograph Stories and Fan Experiences
56:58 Falcons Draft Strategy for Rounds 2 and 3

The 2025 NFL Draft delivered chaos, controversy, and some jaw-dropping picks &mdash; and the Morning Rant crew has all the hot takes. Dave Garner, Big John Davis, and draft insider David Collins break down the biggest surprises from Round 1, including Ty Simpson going 13th to the Rams and Georgia Tech's Keelan Rutledge landing with the Texans. From O-Line U to the Falcons' needs heading into Day 2, this is your unfiltered Friday breakdown of everything that went down in the draft.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Happy Hour Banter 00:57 NFL Draft Round 1 Recap Begins 02:28 Keelan Rutledge to the Texans &mdash; Georgia Tech&rsquo;s O-Line U 03:29 Ty Simpson Surprise Pick to the LA Rams 05:18 GMs vs. Head Coaches &mdash; Who Really Runs the War Room? 06:47 Buffalo Bills Trade Moves and Fan Reactions 56:30 Player Autograph Stories and Fan Experiences 56:58 Falcons Draft Strategy for Rounds 2 and 3

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Round 1 Chaos: Hot Takes, Bad Picks, and a Very Unhappy Sean McVay

Every NFL team has hope tonight — but will yours survive Round 1? Dave Garner and Billy D break down the 2025 NFL Draft with inside expert David Collins, react to the Atlanta Hawks' playoff push, celebrate the Braves' bounce-back win, and wrap up with a heated debate on the greatest old-school rappers of all time — from Big Daddy Kane to Eminem.

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Every NFL team has hope tonight &mdash; but will yours survive Round 1? Dave Garner and Billy D break down the 2025 NFL Draft with inside expert David Collins, react to the Atlanta Hawks' playoff push, celebrate the Braves' bounce-back win, and wrap up with a heated debate on the greatest old-school rappers of all time &mdash; from Big Daddy Kane to Eminem.
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