"sportstalk" With Bobby Hebert

Steve and Jeff criticized Jay Johnson's decision-making in the Chapel Hill Regional Championship. Kurt Helin, a lead NBA writer & managing editor for NBC Sports, joined Steve and Jeff. Helin broke down the 2024 NBA Finals, highlighting Kristaps Porzingis' importance to the Celtics roster. He explained what Dallas has to accomplish to get back into the series. Steve and Jeff reviewed Las Vegas' over/under win total for the Saints in 2024. The guys evaluated the Saints' defensive line. They listened to press conference audio from rookie CB Kool-Aid McKinstry. Steve and Jeff also interviewed Katherine Terrell, a Saints reporter for ESPN, who previewed the team's upcoming mandatory minicamp. 

Steve and Jeff reviewed the "toxic" coverage of the WNBA. They recapped an incident of harrassment that Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky dealt with. The guys spoke to a WWL listener about the Saints. Katherine Terrell, a Saints reporter for ESPN, joined Steve and Jeff. Terrell discussed the "disconnect" between the local and national coverage of the New Orleans Saints. Terrell evaluated Taysom Hill's upgraded role in the Saints' offense. She also previewed the team's upcoming mandatory minicamp. Steve and Jeff listened to Chris Olave's interview on the NFL Network. 

Katherine Terrell, a Saints reporter for ESPN, joined Steve and Jeff. Terrell discussed the "disconnect" between the local and national coverage of the New Orleans Saints. Terrell evaluated Taysom Hill's upgraded role in the Saints' offense. She also previewed the team's upcoming mandatory minicamp. 

Steve and Jeff reviewed Las Vegas' over/under win total for the Saints in 2024. Jeff explained why sports gamblers in America don't have faith in New Orleans' roster. They compared the Saints' projected win total to the rest of the NFC South. Steve and Jeff spoke to a WWL listener about Cam Jordan. The guys evaluated the Saints' defensive line and discussed how New Orleans should utilize their edge rushers. They listened to press conference audio from rookie CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, who praised the Saints' communication in the secondary. Steve, Jeff, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. 

Steve, Jeff, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve reported on RB John Emery Jr.'s return to LSU. Jeff praised Chris Olave's "dominance" at the team's final OTA session. Charlie discussed the start of the Super Regional round of the NCAA Tournament. 

Steve and Jeff spoke to a WWL listener about Cam Jordan. The guys evaluated the Saints' defensive line and discussed how New Orleans should utilize their edge rushers. They listened to press conference audio from rookie CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, who praised the Saints' communication in the secondary. 

Jeff criticized the Saints' recent usage of star running back Alvin Kamara. 

Steve and Jeff criticized Jay Johnson's decision-making in the Chapel Hill Regional Championship. The guys reviewed the Celtics' dominant run in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Jeff said Boston has the best team in the NBA by a wide margin. They spoke to a WWL listener about coach Johnson and LSU softball coach Beth Torina. Kurt Helin, a lead NBA writer & managing editor for NBC Sports, joined Steve and Jeff. Helin broke down the 2024 NBA Finals, highlighting Kristaps Porzingis' importance to the Celtics roster. He explained what Dallas has to accomplish to get back into the series. Helin also shared his thoughts on the Lakers' pursuit of Dan Hurley and Brandon Ingram's future. 

Kurt Helin, a lead NBA writer & managing editor for NBC Sports, explained why game two of the NBA Finals is crucial for the Mavericks. 

Kurt Helin, a lead NBA writer & managing editor for NBC Sports, joined Steve and Jeff. Helin broke down the 2024 NBA Finals, highlighting Kristaps Porzingis' importance to the Celtics roster. He explained what Dallas has to accomplish to get back into the series. Helin also shared his thoughts on the Lakers' pursuit of Dan Hurley and Brandon Ingram's future. 

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Mike and Charlie broke down the report about the Lakers' interest in UConn head coach Dan Hurley. Glenn Guilbeau, a columnist at OutKick.com, recapped the last 24 years of excellence in LSU college athletics. Mike answered a question from a WWL listener about Saints CB Kool-Aid McKinstry's off-season availability. Nick Friedell, an Audacy NBA Insider, joined Mike and Charlie to preview the 2024 NBA Finals. Steve and Charlie listened to the "Saints Soundbank," featuring Marcus Robertson, Isaiah Foskey, Chris Olave, and Jamaal Williams. Steve and Charlie also went around the NFC South, interviewing JC Allen, a Tampa Bay reporter for Bucs Gameday, D. Orlando Ledbetter, a Falcons beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Desmond Johnson, the host of the "Bleav in Panthers" podcast.

Steve and Charlie went around the NFC South, interviewing JC Allen, a Tampa Bay reporter for Bucs Gameday, D. Orlando Ledbetter, a Falcons beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Desmond Johnson, the host of the "Bleav in Panthers" podcast. Allen talked about Tristan Wirfs, Antoine Winfield Jr., and Graham Barton. Ledbetter shared his thoughts on Kirk Cousins, Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Raheem Morris, and Michael Penix Jr. Johnson evaluated their off-season additions of Dave Canales, Robert Hunt, Jadaveon Clowney, and Xavier Legette. Steve and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about the NBA Finals.

Desmond Johnson, the host of the "Bleav in Panthers" podcast, joined Mike and Charlie. Johnson praised head coach Dave Canales' first impression. He evaluated their off-season additions of Robert Hunt, Jadaveon Clowney, and Xavier Legette. Johnson also reported on Bryce Young's offseason work. 

D. Orlando Ledbetter, a Falcons reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined Steve and Charlie. Ledbetter gave updates from Atlanta's off-season camps. He also shared his thoughts on Kirk Cousins, Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Raheem Morris, and Michael Penix Jr.

JC Allen, a Tampa Bay reporter for Bucs Gameday, joined Steve and Charlie. Allen discussed the Buccaneers' off-season storylines, highlighting Tristan Wirfs' contract negotiations, Antoine Winfield Jr.'s record extension, and Graham Barton's early impression. 

Steve and Charlie previewed the 2024 NBA Finals between the Celtics and Mavericks. The guys broke down the matchup, highlighting Dallas' "star power" and Boston's roster depth. Steve and Charlie listened to audio from Marcus Robertson, the Saints' DB coach. Robertson praised Kool-Aid McKinstry, the team's second-round rookie cornerback out of Alabama. He expressed disappointment in Marshon Lattimore's absence from the team's voluntary OTAs. The guys also heard from Isaiah Foskey, Chris Olave, and Jamaal Williams. Foskey discussed his development heading into his second year in the NFL, Olave evaluated Klint Kubiak's offensive system, and Williams reviewed his "adversity."

Steve and Charlie listened to audio from Marcus Robertson, the Saints' DB coach. Robertson praised Kool-Aid McKinstry, the team's second-round rookie cornerback out of Alabama. He expressed disappointment in Marshon Lattimore's absence from the team's voluntary OTAs. The guys also heard from Isaiah Foskey, Chris Olave, and Jamaal Williams. Foskey discussed his development heading into his second year in the NFL, Olave evaluated Klint Kubiak's offensive system, and Williams reviewed his "adversity."

Marcus Robertson, the Saints' DB coach, shared his thoughts on rookie CB Kool-Aid McKinstry. 

Mike and Charlie recapped Paul Skenes' first battle against the LA Dodgers' loaded lineup. Mike answered a question from a WWL listener about Saints CB Kool-Aid McKinstry's off-season availability. Nick Friedell, an Audacy NBA Insider, joined Mike and Charlie. Friedell previewed the 2024 NBA Finals, emphasizing the pressure on the Boston Celtics. He discussed Kyrie Irving's fit with the Dallas Mavericks. Friedell praised Boston's roster depth, highlighting Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, and Al Horford. He also shared his thoughts on Dan Hurley's fit with the Lakers. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment.