Episode 25 (8/4/22): Reaction to Celtics Trade Offer for Kevin Durant, Preview of the Annual NFL Hall of Fame Game, Deebo Samuel’s Contract Extension, Miami Dolphins Punished for Tampering

Joey reacts to the reported trade offer from a week or so ago that included a Celtics’ trade package centered around Jaylen Brown for Brooklyn Nets superstar forward Kevin Durant (0:32-11:32). He explains why he would hold onto Brown instead of making that deal with the Nets. In addition to that, he discusses the everlasting legacies of former Celtics legend Bill Russell (11:33-13:16) and former voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers for 67 seasons Vin Scully (13:17-15:45), both of whom the sports world unfortunately lost over the past week. After that, Joey previews tonight’s NFL Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Jacksonville Jaguars (15:46). He outlines what to expect (16:29), which players to keep your eye on from both teams (17:23), and who will play quarterback for each side with both starting quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Derek Carr likely sitting out (22:33). He talks about the coaching matchup (25:42), which includes two head coaches with new teams: Doug Pederson with the Jaguars and Josh McDaniels with the Raiders. Following that, he touches on Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's elbow tendinitis (30:07). After that, he breaks down 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel’s new contract extension (30:33) and highlights all six receivers drafted after the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft that received heavy extensions this off-season. At the end, he analyzes the Miami Dolphins’ tampering investigation (33:38) and lists the consequences, which include losing a first-round selection in 2023, forfeiting a third-round pick in 2024, and hefty fines and sanctions to the Dolphins team owner Stephen Ross and vice chairman Bruce Beal.