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In this episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, Drake breaks down the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, headlined by first-ballot locks Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald. Joining them in Canton are linebacker Luke Kuechly, legendary kicker Adam Vinatieri, and Seniors finalist Roger Craig. However, the celebration is tempered by the shocking omission of six-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick, a move Drake notes has sparked widespread criticism across the league. The show also shifts focus to the NFL Honors, where Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford secured his first MVP in the closest voting race since 2003. Beyond the accolades, the episode dives into the "Biggest Losers," featuring Houston coach Kelvin Sampson’s complaints regarding NIL funding and Tom Brady’s "neutral" Super Bowl stance. From Hall of Fame snubs to MVP speeches, Toll balances high-stakes analysis with his signature energetic roasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Drake Toll Show, Drake breaks down a seismic shift in the NBA landscape as the Dallas Mavericks trade 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards. The eight-player blockbuster marks the end of a disappointing era in Dallas, following the firing of GM Nico Harrison. The show also dives into a three-team trade sending veteran Chris Paul to the Toronto Raptors, though his stay may be short-lived. Shifting to the NFL, Drake analyzes the coaching carousel, specifically the Jets hiring Frank Reich as OC and the Cardinals adding Nathaniel Hackett. Finally, with Super Bowl LX looming, Drake provides injury updates on quarterbacks Drake Maye and Sam Darnold as the Patriots and Seahawks prepare for their championship clash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Drake Toll Show, Drake dives into the shockwaves sent through the league as both Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick were snubbed from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Despite leading the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles, neither icon received the 40 votes required for enshrinement. The episode features insights from Solomon Wilcots and Ross Tucker on the "ridiculous" nature of the exclusion, with Kraft himself calling Belichick the "greatest of all time." Beyond the Hall of Fame controversy, the show breaks down the New York Giants’ hire of Matt Nagy as offensive coordinator to develop Jaxson Dart, and Todd Monken’s refusal to commit to Shedeur Sanders as the Browns' starter. Finally, the show looks ahead to Super Bowl LX, debating whether the underdog Patriots can overcome the favored Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this high-stakes edition of The Drake Toll Show, Drake dives into the electric atmosphere of Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. The spotlight shines on New England Patriots rookie Drake Maye, who reassures fans that his throwing shoulder is “100 percent” following an AFC Championship injury. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks prepare for the big game led by Sam Darnold, whose resurgence has left Justin Jefferson and the 9-8 Minnesota Vikings wondering "what if" after letting the Pro Bowler walk. The show takes a serious turn as Drake analyzes the NFL’s investigation into Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and his 440 mentions in the newly released Epstein files. Commissioner Roger Goodell also joins the conversation, addressing the league's diversity struggles after a coaching cycle where only one minority head coach, Robert Saleh, was hired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this high-energy episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One, Drake breaks down a massive coaching shakeup in the NFL. The Las Vegas Raiders are set to hire Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as their next head coach following the Super Bowl. With Kubiak headed to Vegas, the Arizona Cardinals pivoted to hire Rams OC Mike LaFleur on a five-year deal. The show also features guest Cordell Woodland, a prominent Baltimore sports reporter from 105.7 The Fan and co-host of The Fresh Take. Woodland joins Drake to provide expert insight into the local landscape. Beyond the sidelines, Drake dives into Paul George’s 25-game suspension, Carlos Alcaraz’s historic career Grand Slam at the Australian Open, and the latest "Idiot of the Day." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this high-energy episode of The Drake Toll Show, host Drake Toll breaks down the final piece of the Atlanta Falcons' front-office overhaul: the hiring of former Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham. Toll analyzes how Cunningham, a Roswell native, rounds out a "power trio" alongside new President of Football Matt Ryan and head coach Kevin Stefanski. Drake provides updates on the "walking wounded" as Sam Darnold (Seahawks) and Drake Maye (Patriots) battle injuries ahead of the big game. Drake is joined by Browns beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot as she gives her thoughts on the Browns naming Todd Monken as their new HC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Drake Toll Show, Drake dissects a chaotic week across the sports world, headlined by the Cleveland Browns hiring Todd Monken as head coach. Drake questions if the former Ravens OC can salvage a broken offense, especially as the team loses defensive mastermind Jim Schwartz. The conversation shifts to the "ridiculous" Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub, featuring heated reactions from Tom Brady and Robert Kraft regarding the voting committee's failure to induct the six-time Super Bowl winner. The show takes a turn into the "Obituaries" section, discussing the looming end of an era in Milwaukee as Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly nears a trade request. Drake also rounds up the day's "Biggest Losers," mocking the Dallas Cowboys for leading the league in Pro Bowlers while remaining postseason irrelevant. Featuring guest spots from Ross Tucker and Browns insider Chris Easterling, the episode balances tactical NFL analysis with unapologetic roasts of front-office failures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this explosive episode of The Drake Toll Show, the sports world reels from the bombshell that legendary coach Bill Belichick failed to secure first-ballot induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Despite eight Super Bowl rings and 333 career wins, Belichick reportedly fell short of the 80% vote threshold, leaving him "puzzled" and "disappointed." The snub appears fueled by lingering resentment over Spygate and Deflategate, with some voters, including former GM Bill Polian, reportedly suggesting a "one-year penance." The show also covers a massive coaching shakeup in Buffalo. The Bills have promoted OC Joe Brady to head coach on a five-year deal following the firing of Sean McDermott. This move, heavily endorsed by MVP Josh Allen, follows a record-breaking offensive season. In college sports, Duke QB Darian Mensah settled a high-stakes legal battle with the university, clearing his path to transfer to Miami. Finally, the episode dives into the Denver Broncos' coaching purge, as Sean Payton fired OC Joe Lombardi following a heartbreaking AFC Championship loss that saw star QB Bo Nix sidelined with an ankle fracture. Bills reporter Sal Capaccio joins the show and gives his thoughts on Joe Brady being named the Bills new HC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Drake Toll Show, Drake breaks down the New England Patriots’ historic return to the Super Bowl. Under first-year coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye, the Pats defeated Denver 10-7, sparking "third dynasty" talk from Rob Gronkowski. The show also dives into the coaching carousel, noting Philip Rivers’ withdrawal from the Bills' search and Grant Udinski’s rising stock. Other highlights include Shedeur Sanders’ Pro Bowl nod as a replacement for Maye, the "Idiot of the Day" segment featuring the Rams' mishandling of Cooper Kupp, and a deep dive into an NFL graphic that allegedly "predicted" the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl matchup. Drake is joined by NFL veteran Geoff Schwartz as hit on all the top NFL stories of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Drake Toll Show, Drake breaks down the New England Patriots’ gritty 10-7 AFC Championship victory over the Denver Broncos. Drake gives his thoughts on the Seahawks taking down the Rams in Sunday Night Football and begins to preview this year's Super Bowl matchup! Steelers beat reporter Jon Ledyard joins the show to give his thoughts on the Steelers new head coach hire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, host John Lund breaks down the Baltimore Ravens' landmark hiring of Jesse Minter as head coach. Replacing the franchise’s winningest coach, John Harbaugh, the 42-year-old Minter becomes the youngest head coach in Ravens history. Lund explores Minter’s deep ties to the Harbaugh family and his defensive success with the Chargers and Michigan. The show also touches on the Browns' struggles to find a head coach, the hate surrounding Indiana and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s frustrations with the Bucks. Lund is joined by 105.7 The Fan's Tim Barbalace to discuss his thoughts on the Ravens hiring Jesse Minter. Plus, Lund dives into this weekend's AFC & NFC Championship games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Drake Toll Show, host John Lund breaks down the seismic shift in Buffalo following the firing of head coach Sean McDermott. Bills owner Terry Pegula revealed he made the emotional decision in the locker room immediately after an overtime playoff loss to the Denver Broncos, citing a "playoff wall" the team couldn't breach. Despite reports of McDermott criticizing roster construction weeks prior, Pegula doubled down on GM Brandon Beane, promoting him to President of Football Operations. The show explores the "con" of this power consolidation, Beane’s spotty draft record with receivers, and the upcoming AFC Championship between the Patriots and the quarterback-depleted Broncos. Lund sits down with Eagles and Giants beat reporter Chris Franklin to discuss his thoughts on John Harbaugh as the Giants' new head coach. Plus, ESPN's Mark Wise stops by to talk college hoops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Drake Toll navigates a seismic shift in the football landscape as the Los Angeles Chargers land "revolutionary" play-caller Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator. McDaniel joins Jim Harbaugh’s staff to revitalize Justin Herbert following the dismissal of Greg Roman. Meanwhile, John Harbaugh is introduced as the New York Giants head coach, commanding a $100 million contract and unprecedented reporting power directly to ownership. Drake sits down with legendary coach Wade Phillips to discuss the McDermott firing and Indiana beat reporter Matthew Weaver to recap IU's big win over Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Drake Toll Show, Drake breaks down Indiana’s historic 27-21 victory over Miami to claim their first-ever national title and a perfect 16-0 season. He highlights Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza’s iconic fourth-down touchdown run and Coach Curt Cignetti’s bold gambles that transformed a losing program into champions in just two years. The show also covers Carson Beck’s emotional final game, the shock firing of Bills coach Sean McDermott, and the "Biggest Losers" of the day. Finally, Drake welcomes Jacob Goins to celebrate the Hoosiers' miracle run and Gene Battaglia to discuss McDermott's firing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this high-octane episode of The Drake Toll Show, Drake breaks down a wild divisional weekend that saw the Los Angeles Rams outlast the Chicago Bears in a 20-17 overtime thriller. After Caleb Williams forced OT with a miraculous "Next Gen" heave, Matthew Stafford’s "knowing glance" to Sean McVay sealed Chicago's fate. Drake also dives into the Patriots’ snowy 28-16 victory over the Texans and the Broncos’ bittersweet 33-30 win, which cost them star QB Bo Nix for the season. Plus, a preview of the Indiana vs. Miami National Championship—can the top-ranked Hoosiers complete a historic 16-0 run? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices