Green Bay Packers LT David Bakhtiari joins Mike Silver to discuss his future with the team, expectations for Aaron Rodgers, and how the Packers organization compares to the rest of the NFL. They also discuss why Eric Bieniemy deserves an NFL head coaching job, how Silver unintentionally created drama on the day of Bakhtiaria’s wedding, and why there is no Ted Lasso slander on the internet. #volume #Herd

Green Bay Packers LT David Bakhtiari joins Mike Silver to discuss his future with the team, expectations for Aaron Rodgers, and how the Packers organization compares to the rest of the NFL. They also discuss why Eric Bieniemy deserves an NFL head coaching job, how Silver unintentionally created drama on the day of Bakhtiaria’s wedding, and why there is no Ted Lasso slander on the internet. #volume #Herd

Open Mike - David Bakhtiari on Green Bay’s future, Aaron Rodgers, did Packers miss their window?

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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel joins his friend, Mike Silver at the NFL owners meeting in Phoenix, AZ and talks about landing his first NFL head coaching job, the process of evaluating Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa and the exact day he figured out how to build Miami’s roster around the young quarterback. He also discusses growing up with standup comedian and actor, Dan Soder, and how it helped his confidence for press conferences and speaking with players, what he learned during his first NFL job working under HC Mike Shanahan, coaching in Washington DC with Sean McVay and Matt LaFleur, Dolphins DC Vic Fangio’s influence on the team and why he takes him clothes shopping. #volume #Herd 

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel joins his friend, Mike Silver at the NFL owners meeting in Phoenix, AZ and talks about landing his first NFL head coaching job, the process of evaluating Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa and the exact day he figured out how to build Miami’s roster around the young quarterback. He also discusses growing up with standup comedian and actor, Dan Soder, and how it helped his confidence for press conferences and speaking with players, what he learned during his first NFL job working under HC Mike Shanahan, coaching in Washington DC with Sean McVay and Matt LaFleur, Dolphins DC Vic Fangio’s influence on the team and why he takes him clothes shopping. #volume #Herd

Open Mike - Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel on decrypting Tua’s brilliance, how to build Dolphins around QB

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Las Vegas Raiders TE Austin Hooper talks to Mike Silver about signing with his new team, and tells us a hilarious story about being in a bar with Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo. Hooper discusses being a part of the Cleveland Browns’ 2020 playoff run and the difficulty of preparing for those games during a pandemic, the collapse of the Tennessee Titans’ during their 2022 season, why he thinks Kyle Shanahan is Nostradamus, and how he felt watching his Atlanta Falcons teammates talking trash to Tom Brady when they were up 28-3 in Super Bowl LI. #volume #Herd

Las Vegas Raiders TE Austin Hooper talks to Mike Silver about signing with his new team, and tells us a hilarious story about being in a bar with Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo. Hooper discusses being a part of the Cleveland Browns’ 2020 playoff run and the difficulty of preparing for those games during a pandemic, the collapse of the Tennessee Titans’ during their 2022 season, why he thinks Kyle Shanahan is Nostradamus, and how he felt watching his Atlanta Falcons teammates talking trash to Tom Brady when they were up 28-3 in Super Bowl LI. #volume #Herd

Open Mike - Austin Hooper on signing with Raiders, Jimmy G, Baker-Odell drama, losing Super Bowl LI

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Legendary San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs QB Joe Montana joins Mike Silver to discuss the highs and lows of Montana’s Hall of Fame career. Montana looks back at his final game at Candlestick Park, playing as a backup to Steve Young, being traded from the 49ers to the Chiefs, and how the rules during his era allowed defenders to intentionally injure quarterbacks and ultimately led to many of his 27 surgeries. They also discuss Brock Purdy’s elbow injury, who the 49ers should play at QB next season, and how he nearly died when he crashed a race car into a tree, and how fans can purchase some of his own prized memorabilia. #volume #Herd

Legendary San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs QB Joe Montana joins Mike Silver to discuss the highs and lows of Montana’s Hall of Fame career. Montana looks back at his final game at Candlestick Park, playing as a backup to Steve Young, being traded from the 49ers to the Chiefs, and how the rules during his era allowed defenders to intentionally injure quarterbacks and ultimately led to many of his 27 surgeries. They also discuss Brock Purdy’s elbow injury, who the 49ers should play at QB next season, and how he nearly died when he crashed a race car into a tree, and how fans can purchase some of his own prized memorabilia. #volume #Herd

Open Mike - Joe Montana on being traded to Kansas City, Brock Purdy's elbow, crashing a race car

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Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo talks to Mike Silver about their AFC Wild Card victory against the Baltimore Ravens, and his upcoming AFC Divisional matchup against the Buffalo Bills. They also discuss the Bengals’ recent “surprise” success, Anarumo’s reputation as a master of halftime adjustments, and why he was staying in his childhood bedroom while he was coaching the New York Giants in 2018. #volume #Herd

Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo talks to Mike Silver about their AFC Wild Card victory against the Baltimore Ravens, and his upcoming AFC Divisional matchup against the Buffalo Bills. They also discuss the Bengals’ recent “surprise” success, Anarumo’s reputation as a master of halftime adjustments, and why he was staying in his childhood bedroom while he was coaching the New York Giants in 2018. #volume #Herd

Open Mike - Bengals' DC Lou Anarumo on upcoming clash vs Buffalo Bills, “Fumble in the Jungle” vs Ravens

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Philadelphia Eagles' defensive end Brandon Graham talks to Mike Silver about his team capturing the #1 seed in the NFC, his personal transformation from draft "bust" to Super Bowl champion, being nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, and how Nick Sirianni's rough first few press conferences brought him closer to the players on the Eagles. #volume #herd

Philadelphia Eagles' defensive end Brandon Graham talks to Mike Silver about his team capturing the #1 seed in the NFC, his personal transformation from draft "bust" to Super Bowl champion, being nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, and how Nick Sirianni's rough first few press conferences brought him closer to the players on the Eagles. #volume #herd

Open Mike - Brandon Graham on Eagles' expectations, Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination

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Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner talks to Mike Silver about the Colts' historic loss to the Minnesota Vikings, who came back from a 33-point deficit in their Week 15 matchup. Buckner also talks about the departure of former head coach Frank Reich, Jeff Saturday coming in, being traded to Indy by the San Francisco 49ers, DeFo's near-perfect beer pong run at George Kittle's party, and the Colts' upcoming Monday Night Football matchup against fellow Oregon alum and Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert. #volume #Herd

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner talks to Mike Silver about the Colts' historic loss to the Minnesota Vikings, who came back from a 33-point deficit in their Week 15 matchup. Buckner also talks about the departure of former head coach Frank Reich, Jeff Saturday coming in, being traded to Indy by the San Francisco 49ers, DeFo's near-perfect beer pong run at George Kittle's party, and the Colts' upcoming Monday Night Football matchup against fellow Oregon alum and Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert. #volume #Herd

Open Mike - Colts' DeForest Buckner reacts to largest blown lead in NFL history vs. Vikings

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Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne talks to Mike Silver about the Commanders' slow start and turning the season around by winning 6 of 7 games, including one against the 12-1 Philadelphia Eagles. He also discusses Commanders RB Brian Robinson's incredible recovery from a gunshot, his hopes to play in the Pro Bowl, his fight with teammate Jonathan Allen, and his enormous shoe collection. #volume #Herd

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne talks to Mike Silver about the Commanders' slow start and turning the season around by winning 6 of 7 games, including one against the 12-1 Philadelphia Eagles. He also discusses Commanders RB Brian Robinson's incredible recovery from a gunshot, his hopes to play in the Pro Bowl, his fight with teammate Jonathan Allen, and his enormous shoe collection. #volume #Herd

Open Mike - Commanders' Daron Payne on beating Eagles, organizational turmoil, playing for Alabama

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Las Vegas Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler talks to Mike Silver about the dramatic 22-16 overtime win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. They also discuss Ziegler's time working in New England on the Patriots with legendary coach Bill Belichick, the organization's thoughts on QB Derek Carr, and his short acting career including an appearance on the series finale of 'The Sopranos.' #volume #Herd

Las Vegas Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler talks to Mike Silver about the dramatic 22-16 overtime win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. They also discuss Ziegler's time working in New England on the Patriots with legendary coach Bill Belichick, the organization's thoughts on QB Derek Carr, and his short acting career including an appearance on the series finale of 'The Sopranos.' #volume #Herd

Open Mike - Raiders GM Dave Ziegler on beating Broncos, Derek Carr as QB1, role on ‘The Sopranos’

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Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland joins Mike Silver to discuss Baker Mayfield joining the Los Angeles Rams and having an incredible comeback win despite a lack of time to prepare, then talks about the personality of Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, his incredible flag football story, his aspirations to ultimately make it into the Hall of Fame, and whether or not he would play in the Canadian Football League if given the opportunity. #volume #herd

Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland joins Mike Silver to discuss Baker Mayfield joining the Los Angeles Rams and having an incredible comeback win despite a lack of time to prepare, then talks about the personality of Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, his incredible flag football story, his aspirations to ultimately make it into the Hall of Fame, and whether or not he would play in the Canadian Football League if given the opportunity. #volume #herd

Open Mike - Dolphins Jevon Holland on Baker Mayfield's unbelievable comeback, Tua vs Herbert matchup

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Award-winning journalist Michael Silver chops it up with the sports world's most compelling personalities, and shares behind-the-scenes adventures and other experiences gleaned from decades as a Sports Illustrated writer, NFL Network personality and best-selling author. 

Award-winning journalist Michael Silver chops it up with the sports world's most compelling personalities, and shares behind-the-scenes adventures and other experiences gleaned from decades as a Sports Illustrated writer, NFL Network personality and best-selling author.&nbsp;

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