Ep. 051: When Money Buys Loyalty

NFL Free Agency is in full swing, with teams making trades and players landing mind-blowing contracts. The Pittsburgh Steelers break from tradition to acquire star WR DK Metcalf from Seattle, while the Cleveland Browns make future Hall of Fame DE Myles Garrett the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history. The guys debate whether loyalty in the NFL is earned, fostered, or bought in today’s era, and where high-profile players like Aaron Rodgers might land in 2025.

Plus, Luka and LeBron face off against Jason Tatum and Jalen Brown in one of the most-watched NBA games of the season—could the NBA be making a comeback with these historic teams back on top? The guys also discuss why an unwilling Nikola Jokic might be the right choice as the face of the NBA, and whether track or wrestling is a better test of mental toughness. All this and more on today’s episode of No Warmup.

0:00 - Markets Are Hurting Today
0:45 - Steelers Are WILING In NFL Free Agency
7:00 - Are The Las Vegas Raiders On The Rise?
12:48 - Team Loyalty: Money Always Changes Minds
16:40 - Cincinnati Bengals:  No Decision Is The Worst Decision
21:18 - Cooper Kupp and Devontae Adams LA Swap
23:07 - Rumor Mill: Aaron Rodgers Versus Head Coaches
28:17 - Lakers vs Celtics Return to Glory for NBA
32:47 - Luka or Jokic? The Reluctant Ruler of the NBA
40:10 - Chip Kelly to Football Players: Run Track
42:25 - Wrestling Is Best Sport For Mental Fortitude 

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