We kick off the show with a look at the Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup victory, highlighting their 4-2 series win and the standout postseason performance of pending free agent Sam Reinhart. We also explore whether the Capitals might have fared better against the Panthers than the Oilers did. After breaking the news of Jaire Alexander signing a one-y…

In Hour 3, we break down Mayor Muriel Bowser’s recent tweet emphasizing the urgency of finalizing a new stadium deal ahead of the looming July 15th deadline—but Chris Russell isn’t convinced. Hear why he’s skeptical about the mayor’s sudden push. Plus, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo makes his weekly appearance on The Junkies, where he stands by manager Da…

After reacting to the news of Jaire Alexander signing a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens, we compare Commanders GM Adam Peters to Ravens GM Eric DeCosta, evaluating their respective approaches. The discussion shifts to whether Peters has done enough this offseason to support Jayden Daniels (JD5) and build a true championship-contending team …

We open the show by highlighting the Florida Panthers' impressive Stanley Cup playoff run, which culminated in a 4-2 series victory last night. We dive into the standout performance of pending free agent Sam Reinhart, whose impact was felt throughout the postseason. We also explore a hypothetical scenario; could the Capitals have defeated the Panth…

On today’s show, The Rooster tackles a full slate of sports stories, starting with the Nationals’ eighth straight loss after a 6–4 defeat to the Rockies, analyzing their persistent struggles while pointing out a few rare bright spots and touching on issues in their minor league system. Shifting gears to the NBA Finals, he breaks down the Thunder’s …

After viral clips surfaced showing Deebo Samuel appearing sluggish and possibly heavier during offseason workouts, concerns quickly spread across social media about his readiness for the upcoming season. But during minicamp, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn pushed back on the narrative, praising Deebo’s speed and performance. With all the speculatio…

The Rooster reacts to a pivotal Game 5 win for the Thunder, highlighting how their smart shot selection and strong defensive play paved the way for a comfortable victory. We give well-deserved praise to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams for their stellar performances, while also opening the floor for a discussion on Tyrese Haliburton, who …

The Nationals’ losing streak extended to eight games, and we open the show once again with disappointment as the hometown team fell to the Rockies 6–4, despite taking an early lead. The Rooster breaks down the game, offering his insights into yesterday’s action and continuing what has become a daily discussion on the many issues plaguing the Nats. …

We kick off with a fiery reaction to the Nationals’ eight-game losing streak after being swept by the Marlins. Manager Dave Martinez’s postgame comments, which appeared to shift blame onto the players, sparked backlash and highlighted deeper clubhouse issues. The Rooster breaks it all down, offering both criticism and a tempered defense of Martinez…

The Rooster dives deep into the ongoing disagreements between the D.C. Council and the proposed Commanders stadium deal, breaking down the financial concerns, political hesitation, and lack of clarity that have delayed the project. He also plays devil’s advocate, offering perspective from both the team’s and the council’s sides as the July 15 deadl…

We wrap up our discussion on the Nationals' ongoing struggles and turn our attention to a major development off the field: the roadblock in the Commanders' new stadium deal. While Mayor Bowser and the team have reached an agreement, the DC Council is hesitating to give final approval amid growing concerns about the terms. With a July 15th deadline …

We open the show with a passionate reaction to the Nationals being swept by the Marlins, pushing their losing streak to eight games. In the aftermath, manager Dave Martinez seemed to shift blame from the coaching staff to the players—a move that didn’t sit well with fans or the media. The Rooster breaks down what’s going wrong with the Nationals, w…

and boy what a show it was... Lynell irked a certain Commanders player and now it's his turn to fire back

Kicking off the show today Lynnell talks about something he's noticed the past few days at minicamp. Then, empties his notebook from his time in Ashburn. Finally, Laremy Tunsil's social media team dropped a video featuring our very own Lynnell Willingham... you'll want to hear his response

In all seriousness though on Laremy Tunsil... it's not nothing, but it's something to keep your eyes on this summer

Moving on from the Laremy Tunsil saga, Lynnell takes you around the NFL mini camp scene. Next stop, training camp!

The show opens with praise for the Indiana Pacers’ surprising Game 3 win over the Thunder, driven by a dominant bench performance and breakout moments from young talents like Bennedict Mathurin. The Rooster highlights Indiana's depth and grit, using it as a blueprint for what the Washington Wizards might emulate in their rebuild. The conversation t…

After last hour's fiery detour into the Jalen Hurts vs. Dak Prescott debate, we return to the heart of the conversation: Could Jayden Daniels already be the best quarterback in the NFC? We hear from ESPN’s Louis Riddick and Booger McFarland as they weigh in on the Commanders’ rising star ahead of his second NFL season. Then, the Rooster gives his u…

The Rooster kicks off the hour reacting to a bold claim from ESPN’s Andrew Hawkins: that Jayden Daniels is already the best quarterback in the NFC. The take sparks instant debate, as Rooster unveils his own top 5 NFC quarterbacks, a list that doesn't include Dak Prescott, much to the shock of producers A-MAC and Brian. What follows is a heated deba…

We kick off the show by marveling at the Indiana Pacers' impressive Game 3 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fueled by a dominant bench performance, outscoring OKC 49–18, the Pacers continue to defy expectations. The Rooster gives high praise to Indiana’s depth and grit, highlighting breakout performances from rising talents like Bennedict Ma…

In a packed show, we kick things off with a look at Dan Quinn’s leadership during minicamp, where he continues to empower his staff this time letting position coaches address the team post-practice, a move The Rooster calls classic DQ. We also react to breaking news as Commanders' wide receiver Noah Brown collapsed and was carted off the field, rai…

With Jermaine Pratt and Jaire Alexander recently released by their respective teams, The Rooster breaks down how each could potentially fit into the Commanders' defensive scheme and what their additions might mean for the team’s future. Later in the hour, we hear sound from Shemar Stewart and Joe Burrow, as questions swirl around the Bengals' front…

Breaking news came through late last hour as Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown collapsed at minicamp and was carted off the field. We discuss the developing situation, express our best wishes to Noah, and break down what a potential serious injury could mean for Washington’s wide receiver depth chart. Then, we shift focus to the Nationals and pos…

In Hour 1, we dive into Dan Quinn’s leadership style, as he continues to empower his coaching staff during minicamp this time by giving some position coaches the chance to speak to the team post-practice. The Rooster shares his thoughts on why this move is classic DQ, highlighting how trust and delegation are key traits of a great leader. Then, we …

The Rooster reacts to Terry McLaurin’s ongoing contract dispute, as the star wideout continues to miss mandatory minicamp with no resolution in sight raising concerns within the organization and among fans. From there, the conversation shifts to the growing buzz around Jayden Daniels, sparked by Bart Scott’s recent claim that JD5 is “the next Lamar…

We continue our deep dive into the Lamar Jackson vs. Jayden Daniels comparison, asking the key question: What does the Commanders' rookie QB need to do to cement his place among the NFL's elite quarterbacks Things heat up when a caller challenges The Rooster on his tough criticism of Lamar Jackson while pointing out a noticeable lack of the same sc…

We continue our deep dive into the Lamar Jackson vs. Jayden Daniels comparison, asking the key question: What does the Commanders' rookie QB need to do to cement his place among the NFL's elite quarterbacks? Things heat up when a caller challenges The Rooster on his tough criticism of Lamar Jackson, while pointing out a noticeable lack of the same …

The Rooster reacts to Terry McLaurin's ongoing contract dispute, as the star wide receiver remains absent from the Commanders' mandatory minicamp. With no resolution in sight, concerns within the organization and among fans are growing. Hear why The Rooster believes this situation is becoming increasingly worrisome. Then, we shift focus to a hot to…

We kick off the show with the highlight of the weekend... no it wasn't the NBA. Then Rooster and Max reminisce over the Capitals Stanley Cup Victory. Adam Peters was left off the top 10 NFL GMs and Commanders fans have their feathers ruffled!

Rotoworld put out some GM Rankings over the weekend and you Commanders Fans have your feathers ruffled!

One of the best Sports Finals we've seen in years happened yesterday... and no it wasn't the NBA Finals

Capitals Stanley Cup Victory was 7 years ago this weekend... Max and Rooster reminisce on the anniversary plus a Mad Max Stanley Cup Story that not even Rooster knew!

In the best of the Wizards on 106.7 The Fan/Team 980 this week, BMitch & Finlay react to the Tom Thibodeau firing; The Sports Junkies ask if Thibodeau would be a fit for the Wizards; The Chris Russell Show chimes in on the Knicks' decision; New York radio personality Peter Rosenburg joins BMitch & Finlay to react to the firing; The Athletic's David…

The NBA Finals had an electric finish and Chris Russell thinks the rest of the game was subpar. Then, we get to a Belmont Stakes preview with Dick Jerardi. Plus the boys grade the G&D Fast Food Draft. Finally, we touch on Aaron Rodgers' arrival in Pittsburgh and Dumb Dumb of the Day!

Tyrese Haliburton does it again!! But does that automatically make the game a great one? Chris Russell says no.

Rooster and Max close out the NBA Finals conversation with a few more nuggets on the series and the Pacers thrilling comebacks. Then you'll hear a Belmont Stakes preview with BetOnline.ag's Dick Jerardi. Finally, Happy National Donut Day!

Grant and Danny did a fast food draft yesterday and Max is... disappointed. Then, the boys get into Aaron Rodgers finally signing with Pittsburgh and finally, Dumb Dumb of the Day!

We kick things off with the latest on Terry McLaurin, whose frustration with ongoing contract negotiations has become increasingly clear, especially with his absence from OTAs. According to Jordan Schultz, this holdout sends a strong message, and we break down whether it’s surprising and what it means for McLaurin’s future in Washington. Using DK M…

We open the hour by using DK Metcalf as a benchmark to evaluate Terry McLaurin’s talent, and likely his next contract. We compare their stats, play styles, and on-field presence to help pinpoint where McLaurin should fall on the wide receiver pay scale. Then, we pivot to breaking news: Multiple reports confirm that Aaron Rodgers is set to sign a on…

According to Jordan Schultz, Terry McLaurin is frustrated with ongoing contract negotiations, and his absence from OTAs sends a clear signal. We break down our reaction to the news: Is this a surprise, and what does it mean for his future in Washington? We also dive into the big question: is McLaurin truly an elite wide receiver? Using player compa…

We kick things off with a quick update on Terry McLaurin’s contract frustrations before diving into the Nationals’ dominant performance last night. MacKenzie Gore shook off a shaky first inning and went on to pitch seven nearly flawless frames, leading the NATS to a shutout win over the Cubs. Hear The Rooster break down Gore’s brilliance and what t…

The Rooster talks with NASCAR’s William Byron, fresh off consecutive Daytona wins, who shares his racing mindset and unexpected love for baseball. We recap Nationals’ tough loss to the Cubs and a personal story from The Rooster involving a disputed alcohol incident at the game. Joined by AMAC, they delve into the broader implications of the experie…

After The Rooster wraps up his grumbling over what he sees as mistreatment while leaving the Nationals game, sparking some lively reactions from our audience, we shift gears to the Stanley Cup Final, which promises to be an exciting series. NHL writer Steven Whyno joins us to break down the key matchups and the critical factors each team will need …

We kick off the hour with a great interview featuring NASCAR driver William Byron, fresh off his back-to-back Daytona wins. He shares insights into his racing mindset and opens up about his surprising love for baseball. That sets up a seamless transition into a tough night for the Nationals, who suffered a heartbreaking loss in their series opener …

John Mamola penned an article criticizing sports media for prioritizing market size over compelling storylines, especially in less mainstream sports. In response, The Rooster argues that both fans and media are increasingly driven by popularity trends, resulting in stale, repetitive coverage that lacks genuine passion or depth. Listen to The Rooste…

We kick off the show fired up about the Nationals’ return, though their matchup with the red-hot Cubs tempers the excitement. The Rooster previews the series, shares predictions, and outlines what the Nats must do to stay competitive. Then it's all about football, starting with Conor Orr’s 100 bold predictions for the 2025 NFL season—we break down …

We wrap up the show with breaking news: Tom Thibodeau is out as head coach of the New York Knicks. We give our instant reactions and break down some potential candidates to take over and finally push the Knicks over the hump in the Big Apple. Plus, Commanders GM Josh Harris joined Alex Rodriguez’s podcast and had plenty to say about the team’s pote…

After breaking down some of the boldest and most thought-provoking predictions from Conor Orr, we turn our attention to the hometown team, your Washington Commanders. Orr projects them to finish under their 9.5 win total, and The Rooster isn’t letting that slide. He weighs in with his own season outlook and expectations for the team heading into 20…

We kick off the show fired up that the Nationals are finally back in action but the excitement is tempered a bit by their opponent: the Chicago Cubs. The Rooster breaks down the upcoming series, shares his predictions, and lays out exactly what the Nats need to do to stay competitive. Then, we shift gears to football. Conor Orr just dropped 100 bol…

After a pre-show discussion around the office, the Rooster kicks things off by questioning whether tanking in the NBA actually benefits teams long-term. Using Oklahoma City and Indiana as examples of smart rebuilding through patience and development, the crew also examines the Washington Wizards’ post-Wall and Beal strategy and revisits the Sixers’…