The Bounce Podcast Ep. 36 - Miguel Cabrera No. 500th Home Run, Draymond & KD Blames Steve Kerr & Bob Myers, Top 10 NFL Players of 2021, Fields or Lance to Start Week One, Dak Prescott, Nets Favorites 2022? & More

Welcome to Episode 96 of The Bounce Podcast with your cohosts, Jabari Anderson & Loreal Nix. Recording date: 9/6/23. 2023 AFC/NFC East Standings Preview (1:07). AFC: Is the Buffalo Bills’ championship window closed or closing?/NFC: If the Dallas Cowboys don’t reach at least to the NFC Championship Game, should they move on from Dak Prescott? (6:21). 2023 AFC/NFC North Standings Preview (16:17). AFC: How much pressure is on Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns?/NFC: Will the Detroit Lions make it to the playoffs? (18:42). Loreal’s 2023 WNBA Review: Playoff Standings, Schedule and Predictions; Award Predictions (33:35). 2023 AFC/NFC South Standings Preview (44:59). AFC: What do you make of the value of the running back market?/NFC: Is this Baker Mayfield’s last shot to show he can be a franchise QB on winning team? (48:52). 2023 AFC/NFC West Standings Preview (1:00:37). AFC: Can the Kansas City Chiefs win the AFC West division while Chris Jones & Travis Kelce are out for now?/NFC: Can SF 49ers QB Brock Purdy lead the 49ers to a Super Bowl title? (1:02:14). Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes football team is having a great start of the season. What are your expectations for Colorado this season? (1:14:06). Bonus: 2023 NFL Season Preview: Division Winners, Playoff Teams & Super Bowl Predictions (1:19:30). Stay Tuned for more on The Bounce Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 95 of The Bounce Podcast with your cohosts, Jabari Anderson & Loreal Nix. Recording date: 1/25/23. On Sunday Night, The Dallas Cowboys lost to the San Francisco 49ers in a one possession game, 19-12, in the NFC Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott came up short once again with 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions, 206 passing yards, & 23/37 pass completions. Should Dak Prescott remain as the Cowboys starting quarterback long term? (1:13). With a disappointing season for Buffalo, the Bills lost Cincinnati Bengals 27-10 at home. It is their second straight year losing in the AFC Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. Josh Allen and the offense was a complete no show throughout the game. Are the Buffalo Bills frauds in the AFC? (15:22). We have a AFC Championship Game matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals, rematch from last year’s AFC Championship Game. Joe Burrow & the Bengals are 3-0 against Patrick Mahomes & Chiefs. Who has more to lose, Joe Burrow or Patrick Mahomes? (26:28). The Philadelphia Eagles are in the NFC Championship Game for the first time in 5 years after defeating the New York Giants 38-7. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts had 3 touchdowns, 154 passing yards, and 16/24 pass completions. Did Jalen Hurts prove that he is now an elite quarterback? (35:01). NFL Season Success, Failure, or Neutral: Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants, Buffalo Bills, & Dallas Cowboys (41:24). The Los Angeles Lakers traded Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks to the Washington Wizards for SF Rui Hachimura. Hachimura is averaging 13 points this season with 48 percent shooting and the Lakers plan to sign him to an extension in the off-season. Is this trade a big deal or no big deal for the Lakers? (48:35). Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy continues to win with the San Francisco 49ers (56:14). Bonus: 2023 AFC & NFC Conference Championship Game Preview. Stay Tuned for more on The Bounce Podcast.

Welcome to The Bounce Podcast with your cohosts, Jabari Anderson & Loreal Nix. Recording date: 1/21/23. We discussed our predictions on the 2022-23 NFL Divisional Playoffs this weekend. Stay Tuned for more on The Bounce Podcast.

Welcome to Episode Ninety-Two of The Bounce Podcast with your cohosts, Jabari Anderson & Loreal Nix. Recording date: 10/18/22. The NFC East, usually called NFC “Least” is slowly turning things around. Aside from the Washington Commanders (2-4), all the other NFC East teams are over .500 (Philadelphia Eagles 6-0, New York Giants 5-1, and Dallas Cowboy 4-2. Is it time to put some respect on the NFC East? (1:25). The Buffalo Bills defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 24-20 to improve to 5-1. The Bills had 2 takeaways (a touchdown and an interception) in the 4th quarter to win the game and are the #1 team in the AFC after the win. Does this win cement the Bills as the best team in the AFC? (7:52). Last MNF, the LA Chargers defeated the Denver Broncos 19-16 OT. The Broncos are 2-4, averaging 16 points with the worst offense in the league. Russell Wilson is having the worst 6 game start in his career. Is Russell Wilson washed? (17:21). Who should be more worried, the Green Bay Packers or Tampa Bay Buccaneers? (28:48). 2022 MLB Postseason Continues (39:38). A video of the incident of Warriors forward Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole was leaked to TMZ. Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins signed an extension with GSW. How will this impact the Warriors moving forward? (45:44). Bonus: NBA 2022-23 Season Preview: Playoff spots, finals prediction, and award predictions. Stay Tuned for more on The Bounce Podcast.

Welcome to Episode Ninety-Four of The Bounce Podcast with your cohosts, Jabari Anderson & Loreal Nix. Recording date: 11/01/22. The Nets Saga: Steve Nash got fired by the Brooklyn Nets after a 2-5 start, Kyrie received backlashed by the public due to promoting a film/book that has “antisemitism,” and Ben Simmons’ struggles (1:22). 2022 NFL Trade Deadline: Winners & Losers (11:47). Instead of a QB controversy, does the Dallas Cowboys have a Running Back controversy? (21:50). In the NFC, there could be a new division winner as the Atlanta Falcons (4-4) and Seattle Seahawks (5-3) lead the division with a .500 or better record. Which team can most likely make an upset in their division? (32:05). Is it smart for the Lakers to let Russell Westbrook come off the bench? (41:51). 2022 MLB World Series Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros. Who has more pressure to win the title? (52:49). Should Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams regret leaving the Green Bay Packers? (59:41). Bonus: Do you believe the Los Angeles Rams will repeat as Super Bowl Champions? Stay Tuned for more on The Bounce Podcast.

Welcome to Episode Ninety-Three of The Bounce Podcast with your cohosts, Jabari Anderson & Loreal Nix. Recording date: 10/22/22. San Francisco 49ers traded four draft picks to the Carolina Panthers for RB Christian McCaffrey. Are the 49ers the best team in the NFC? (1:21). Dak Prescott returns to the Dallas Cowboys as he’s medically cleared to fully practice and play in Week 7 against Detroit. Dallas is 4-2 after Copper Rush took over the last 5 games. Can the Cowboys keep it going with Dak? (7:19). Broncos QB Russell Wilson out for Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets (13:58). Is Russell Westbrook the main reason for the Lakers' struggles at the start of the season? (16:38). Are the Philadelphia 76ers contenders or pretenders? (26:16). 2022 MLB Postseason - Which team is in trouble while trailing in the AL/NL Championship Series, Padres or Yankees? (31:35). Which young NBA team has a brighter future, OKC Thunder or Utah Jazz? (37:34). Bonus: Week 7 NFL Predictions/Games being broadcast on streaming services. Stay Tuned for more on The Bounce Podcast.

Welcome to Episode Ninety-One of The Bounce Podcast with your cohosts, Jabari Anderson & Loreal Nix. Recording date: 10/04/22. The NFL MVP race is heating up between Josh Allen, Pat Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Jalen Hurts. Who is the MVP frontrunner so far? (0:45). Pat Mahomes & Kansas City Chiefs beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers in convincing fashion 41-31. Mahomes had 3 TDs and 249 passing yards. Is now time to admit that Patrick Mahomes is the best player in the world? (9:39). The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens went head-to-head in an AFC clash in Week 4 that resulted in a Bills 23-20 win after trailing 20-3 in the 2nd quarter. Was this game more about the Bills comeback or Ravens collapse? (16:32). The NFLPA has an ongoing investigation against the Miami Dolphins on potential concussion protocol violations. In Week 4 against the Cincinnati Bengals, he left during the game after suffering head and neck injuries. The NFLPA fired the doctor involved in clearing Tua Tagovailoa to play. Have the Miami Dolphins failed Tua? (27:00). The San Francisco 49ers annihilated the Los Angeles Rams 24-9 on Monday Night Football. The Rams have not looked great in the first four games of the season. Are the Rams in trouble? (38:41). 2022 MLB Season - Will Aaron Judge surpassed Rogers Maris’ single-season HR record in American League history? (53:03). The Athletic reported the Los Angeles Lakers “strongly considered” trading Russell Westbrook and two first round draft picks for Buddy Hield and Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers, but the front office chose to remain patient (1:00:48). Bonus: Dallas Cowboys on a three game winning streak with Cooper Rush. Stay Tuned for more on The Bounce Podcast.

Welcome to Episode Ninety of The Bounce Podcast with your cohosts, Jabari Anderson & Loreal Nix. Recording date: 9/27/22. Green Bay Packers defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14-12 with both teams struggled offensively. Green Bay scored 14 points in the first half, but zero in the second half. Tampa Bay didn’t score a touchdown until the end of the fourth quarter. What was your biggest takeaway of the Packers vs. Bucs game? (0:48). Is it now time to worry about Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos?(8:10). The Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles are the only undefeated teams in the NFL (both 3-0). Which team has been more impressive, Eagles or Dolphins? (18:05). Dallas Cowboys beat New York Giants 23-16. The Cowboys won two straight games with Cooper Rush and Dak Prescott could come back sooner than later. Should the Cowboys let Cooper Rush be their starting QB until he struggles? (26:32). Jabari’s MLB Season Recap so far, Standings, Albert Pujols, Aaron Judge’s quest to break Maris’ AL HR single-season record, and more (36:21). ESPN released their Top 100 NBA Players List, projecting players for the 2022-23 NBA season. Giannis Antetokounmpo takes the No. 1 spot, while other notable players like Steph Curry, Lebron James, and Kevin Durant are listed within the Top 10. Kawhi Leonard was listed as No. 12 on the list. What are your thoughts on the rankings? (45:15). The NFL is getting rid of its traditional Pro Bowl and will replace it with “The Pro Bowl Games”, a skills competition and a flag football game in Las Vegas on Sunday before Super Bowl LVII. Do you like these changes? (55:34). Bonus: Mac Jones is out for multiple games due to a high sprain ankle/Kirk Cousins and Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 28-24. Stay Tuned for more on The Bounce Podcast.

Welcome to Episode Eighty-Nine of The Bounce Podcast with your cohosts, Jabari Anderson & Loreal Nix. Recording date: 9/22/22. Boston Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka (led the Celtics to the NBA Finals last season) suspended for the entire 2022-23 NBA season for breaking team rules in the Celtics organization by having an improper intimate and consensual relationship with a female staff member (0:56). Are the Buffalo Bills the most dangerous team in the NFL? (9:49). The Philadelphia Eagles are off to a great 2-0 start with the help of third-year QB Jalen Hurts. Is it now time to call Jalen Hurts an elite quarterback? (17:26). Heading into Week 3 of the NFL, several teams remain winless, including the reigning AFC Champs Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts, and the Las Vegas Raiders. Who has the best chance to make it to the playoffs despite starting the season 0-2? (24:43). There are six teams that are 2-0 this season: Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Who has been the most surprising team to start the season 2-0? (32:37). Loreal’s 2022 WNBA Final Review: WNBA Finals Recap, Season Award Winners, and other news (36:50). Which one is more impressive, NY Yankees OF Aaron Judge’s quest to break Roger Maris’ AL single-season 61 Home Run record or St. Louis Cardinals DH Albert Pujols’ quest to reach 700 career home runs? (44:58). After the NBA suspended Phoenix Suns & Mercury owner Robert Sarver for one year and a 10 million fine due to racism and misogyny, Sarver announced he will look for potential buyers to sell both franchises/2022 Basketball Hall of Fame (52:11). Bonus: Week 3 NFL Predictions/49ers QB Trey Lance out for the season. Stay Tuned for more on The Bounce Podcast.

Welcome to Episode Eighty-Eight of The Bounce Podcast with your cohosts, Jabari Anderson & Loreal Nix. Recording date: 9/06/22. The NFL season starts off on Thursday with a season opener matchup: Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams. The Rams are the 4th favorites behind Bills, Buccaneers, & Chiefs to win the Super Bowl. Will the LA Rams repeat as Super Bowl Champions? (0:53). Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos agreed to a 5 year, $245 million extension including $165 million guaranteed. Are the Broncos a Super Bowl contender? (10:47). How far can the Dallas Cowboys go this season? (20:49). The College Football Playoff's board of managers voted yes to expand the College Football Playoffs from 4 to 12 teams in 2026, but can come as soon as 2024. Do you like, love, or hate it? (33:12). The Utah Jazz traded Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Jazz received Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, Ochai Agbaji, three first-round picks, and two pick swaps. Are the Cavs a top 5 team in the East with Mitchell? (41:15). Aaron Judge leads the league in home runs. He is on pace to have 65 home runs which would break Roger Maris’ AL single-season home run record. The actual record is 73 home runs in a season by Barry Bonds, but he took PEDs. Will Aaron Judge be the new (single-season) Home Ring King? (55:39). In the US Open, Serena Williams lost in the third round against Ajla Tomljanović in a potential final tennis match of her career. How will Serena Williams’ legacy be remembered? (1:03:36). Bonus: 2022 NFL Season Preview: Division Winners, Playoff Teams & Super Bowl Predictions. Stay Tuned for more on The Bounce Podcast.