25 Whistles with Bobby Bones (A Football Podcast)

Bobby questions Eddie's loyalty as a sports fan, leading to a debate about whether you can love a team and still be a hater. The guys revisit some of the biggest financial mistakes teams have made when Bobby runs through the 10 worst contracts in NFL history. Plus, Mike Sando from The Athletic joins to discuss his biggest concern with the Cowboys, where the NFL's top quarterbacks stand, and whether skipping the preseason is hurting young QBs. Bobby also reveals his top 5 quarterbacks, and the guys preview this weekend's biggest games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and the guys break down the Cowboys’ struggles against the Buccaneers, Dak Prescott’s costly interception, and what’s going wrong in Dallas. They also react to Mike Ditka’s passing, Bobby reveals a surprising warning from DraftKings, and Eddie wonders why he hasn’t been invited to Kevin’s house. Legendary NFL writer Peter King joins the show with wild behind-the-scenes stories about Steve Young’s Super Bowl celebration, John Madden, and Andy Reid’s surprising college dream job. Plus, the guys grade former No. 1 high school quarterbacks, discuss Jon Rahm potentially leaving LIV Golf, and make their NFL picks for the weekend. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App today: https://dkng.co/bobbysports If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in NH/OR/ON. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie puts $100 on the line and challenges Kickoff Kevin to a Pop-A-Shot showdown after he says Kevin isn't nearly as athletic as he claims to be. Plus, Ted Nguyen from The Athletic joins the show to break down Brock Purdy’s MVP-level start, what’s making the 49ers offense work, and some of the biggest NFL storylines heading into the weekend. And the guys go around the room and give the biggest headline for each of their teams before another full slate of games. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App today: https://dkng.co/bobbysports If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in NH/OR/ON. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby puts Eddie to the test to see how many NFL backup quarterbacks he can name, which leads to some surprising names and a few misses. The guys react to Tom Brady making $37.5 million a year in the booth, debate the best NFL broadcasters, and somehow get into whether you should still tip 20% for bad service. Then, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe joins the show to talk Brock Purdy, the concern around Jayden Daniels, and just how high the ceiling is for the Patriots and Cowboys this season. Plus, Eddie puts some money behind the Cowboys; Bobby makes a Broncos future bet, and the guys look ahead to another big weekend of football. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App today: https://dkng.co/bobbysports If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in NH/OR/ON. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby gets a cryptic text from Kane Brown about the Georgia-Arkansas game and tries to figure out what he meant. The guys also react to the massive amount of money some college football programs are spending in NIL and make their picks for the weekend. Then DeSean Jackson joins the show to talk about being an undersized receiver, his draft story, and how his playing career shapes him as a head coach. Plus, Bobby talks about heading to Vegas for a celebrity poker tournament, and the guys debate about the loudest stadiums in the NFL. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App today: https://dkng.co/bobbysports If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in NH/OR/ON. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys look at why the Patriots’ 2025 Super Bowl season should help fans avoid panicking after opening 0-1 this year. Author John Talty joins the show to go inside Lane Kiffin’s career, mindset and some of the stories behind his biggest coaching moves. Plus, the crew makes Super Bowl predictions, checks in on the Skins League and debates whether it’s ever OK to touch someone else’s kid. Pre-order Johns Book HERE Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App today: https://dkng.co/bobbysports   If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).   21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in NH/OR/ON. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys get into Tom Brady’s recent leather pants debut and debate whether it’s enough to make them reconsider his GOAT status — including whether anyone in the room would actually call Bobby out if he showed up wearing the same thing. They also react to the wild rewards South Alabama is offering fans for winning with the team in EA College Football 27, run through the NFL’s top-selling jerseys, and talk PGA Championship. Later, Bobby reveals what he recently bought at Arkansas, shares the story behind an X-ray room, and explains how he feels about having things named after him. Plus, Kickoff Kevin tells the crazy story of seeing someone almost die right in front of him. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys debate the most hostile stadiums in college football, from Texas A&M and Penn State to the places Bobby thinks would be toughest to walk into as an opposing fan. Bobby also puts his hockey knowledge to the test to see how many NHL teams he can actually name. Plus, the guys get into the age-old jersey debate and decide when men should finally stop wearing them. Along the way, Bobby talks about the Cowboys being the most valuable franchise in sports, Caitlin Clark’s latest numbers, and Kickoff Kevin has an unfortunate salsa situation. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby puts Eddie's WNBA knowledge to the test as the he quizzes him to see how many teams he can actually name — and things get interesting pretty quickly. Then Mike Sando joins the show to break down his annual QB Tiers, including where Dak Prescott and Jalen Hurts stack up and how NFL coaches and executives really view the league’s quarterbacks. Plus, Eddie admits he may be aging out of the bar scene after an old friend said he will be visiting him soon, which leads to Kickoff Kevin talking about his blackout days and Mike D telling everyone why he doesn't really drink anymore.    Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports   Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kansas State head coach Collin Klein joins the show to talk about quarterback Avery Johnson, taking over the Wildcats and what happened when his phone suddenly got hit with 3,000 text messages. Then Akron athletic director Dr. Andrew Goodrich breaks down the idea behind the school’s “Offensive Coordinator of the Game” giveaway, how the winner will get involved and why Akron created one of the wildest promotions in college football.  Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports   Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Eddie are joined by Jason Garrett who was most notably the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys from 2010 to 2019. Eddie calls him out on going to coach for the rivals, The New York Giants. He talks Cowboys rivalries, the legendary 90s Dallas teams, Michael Irvin stories, Tony Dungy’s coaching influence, building the right staff, and what it takes to lead an NFL team. Plus, he shares his thoughts on the challenges of being an NFL quarterback and whether the Cowboys can make a run this season. We also talked about the wild story of an older fan slapping a younger fan for not standing during the national anthem. Bobby gave his thoughts on Lebron James going to Philadelphia and how good the 76ers will be with him.  Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports   Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys look back at some outrageous commercials from the ’80s that would never make it to television today, including questionable diet products, awkward slogans and celebrity ads that aged terribly. They also debate which major moments became bigger than sports, recap the office Pop-A-Shot tournament and question whether Tom Brady is doing too much in retirement. Plus, they call for justice for Caitlin Clark, Kevin gives an injury update, and Eddie tries to convince everyone to get back out on the golf course. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports  Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and the guy's debate whether Bills fans should be nervous about Josh Allen potentially playing flag football in the Olympics and how much risk NFL teams should accept when their franchise quarterbacks compete outside the league. Then, they react to Dak Prescott’s body transformation and what his new look could mean heading into the season. Plus, Bobby breaks down his favorite television shows of all time, shares his thoughts after finally watching The Wire, and explains where Severance fits into the conversation. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports  Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.