Bill Bender: Steve Sarkisian Faces the Most Pressure

7-2-26 Full Show

The full 7-2-25 Chris Thomas Tonight

Hr1 - Do the Falcons have a top receiver duo with Drake and Pitts?

Chris and Daniel Flick discuss whether Drake London and Zachariah Branch can crack the list of the NFL's top wide receiver duos. They evaluate the impact of the offensive coaching staff and the development of the quarterback room featuring Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. The conversation also touches on Kyle Pitts' role and the battle for the right tackle position. 01:20 - Vacation and Studio Heat 04:33 - USMNT Red Card Update 07:49 - Falcons Elite Duo Debate 17:20 - Callers on QB Play 26:15 - Daniel Flick Joins Show 31:42 - Right Tackle Position Battle 35:38 - Tua Tagovailoa Deep Ball 39:23 - Defensive Line Rotations

Hr2 - Russell Baxter Analyzes Falcons Moves and Mahomes Vengeance Tour

Chris examines the Atlanta Braves' mid-season struggles and pitching rotation concerns following recent injuries to the staff. NFL analyst Russell Baxter joins to discuss Kyle Pitts' contract, the NFC South landscape, and Patrick Mahomes' outlook for the upcoming season. Chris and Orin debate Jaylen Brown's departure from Boston and potential landing spots for LeBron James. 01:50 - Braves Mid-Season Struggles 06:03 - Walt Weiss On Ozzie 09:13 - Braves Pitching Rotation Concerns 14:23 - European Championship Soccer Update 19:16 - LeBron James Free Agency 23:18 - NFL Bold Predictions Debate 30:35 - Russell Baxter Analyzes Falcons 35:33 - Super Bowl Quarterback Trends 38:48 - Patrick Mahomes And Chiefs

Bill Bender: Steve Sarkisian Faces the Most Pressure

Chris Thomas and Bill Bender of The Sporting News break down the evolving landscape of college football and the conference supremacy debate between the SEC and Big Ten. They discuss the pressure on Steve Sarkisian at Texas, program outlooks for Michigan and Penn State, and the impact of gambling on young athletes. They also touch on Notre Dame's Heisman hopeful CJ Carr. 01:05 - Brendan Sorsby Gambling Saga 04:24 - Conference Dominance and Coaching 10:50 - Penn State and Notre Dame

Daniel Flick on Kyle Pitts' Role and Falcons Offensive Depth

Daniel Flick discusses the strategic utilization of Kyle Pitts and how the Falcons plan to manage Bijan Robinson's workload this season. He also provides insight into the competition at right tackle and the recovery progress of Michael Penix Jr. heading into training camp. 01:00 - Kyle Pitts' Offensive Role 04:11 - Bijan Robinson's Usage 06:32 - Right Tackle Position Battle 08:22 - Rookie Talent Evaluation 13:43 - Michael Penix Jr. Recovery