The Doug Gottlieb Show

Doug tells you why we have finally arrived at a point in the NFL where we are seeing trends that will likely play out for the remainder of the season. He talks about the Bears' decision to start Mitch Trubisky over Mike Glennon at quarterback and why Glennon never really had a chance. Plus, former Pro Bowl running back DeAngelo Williams joins the show and gives his thoughts on the terrible Patriots defense.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his thoughts on the Bears/Packers game and why the players and fans aren't on the same page. He also talks about PG Russell Westbrook signing a huge extension to stay with the Thunder and what that means for the rest of the NBA. CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason LaCanfora joins the show and tells Doug whether Mitch Trubisky will take over as the starting QB for the Bears. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why NFL players and fans are growing further apart, and why he's completely done with the protests. He also reacts to Russell Westbrook signing a five year $205 million contract extension to stay with the Thunder. Joel Klatt joins the show to discuss the biggest games in college football and the best quarterbacks in the country. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug tells you why the NFL needs to remember who their fan base is and why it is so much different than the NBA's. He discusses the fallout from changing the NBA draft lottery rules and what it actually changes. Plus he talks to NFL Hall of Fame DE Jack Youngblood about the Rams start to the season and gets his thoughts on the protests in the NFL.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug compares the NBA's city-based audience to the NFL's middle America audience and how that affects the current political issue surrounding the league. Doug also talks about Odell Beckham Jr.'s touchdown celebrations and what Coach McAdoo and the Giants should do about it. Rams Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood joins the show to give his opinion on where and when it's appropriate to peacefully protest. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug tells you what legendary athletes and coaches like Rick Pitino always suffer from, an inability to go out on top. He explains why a former NFL MVP might not be as good as we all thought. Plus 13 year NFL veteran Ephraim Salaam joins the show in studio to talk about protests in the NFL and horrible offensive line play across the league.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug reacts to the firing of legendary Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino and discusses what it means for his legacy. He tells you why Cam Newton was never an elite quarterback in the first place. Plus, 13-year NFL veteran Ephraim Salaam joins Doug in studio to talk about the recent protests in the NFL, as well the bad offensive line play in the league so far this season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his thoughts on the controversy in college basketball and what the truth is behind the scenes. He tells you why he's done with protests in the NFL because nothing makes sense anymore. Plus, Brandon Marshall from the Denver Broncos joins the show to talk about their loss to the Bills and what he doing to create change with his local police. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug talks about the corruption in college basketball and sets the record straight on what people are incorrectly assuming. He tells you why he thinks everyone has officially lost their minds when it comes to protests in the NFL. Plus Brandon Marshall from the Denver Broncos joins the show to talk about their game against the Bills and how he made changes in his local police force.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug tells you why he is far more interested in what actually happened in the NFL games on Sunday than the National Anthem protests. He talks about Odell Beckham Jr's dumb touchdown celebration and why he needs to grow up. Doug talks to Penn State head coach James Franklin about their win over Iowa on a last second touchdown.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug talks about why he thinks the quality of the games in the NFL this past weekend should overshadow the national anthem protests that occurred before the games. He explains why sometimes rules in the NFL are applied in spots where they aren’t intended for. Penn State head football coach James Franklin also joins the show to talk about his team’s thrilling victory over Iowa on Saturday.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug tells you why math and sports don't always mix and how that applies to Thursday Night Football. He also gives his thoughts on the 3 college football programs being valued at over $1 billion and what people don't understand about that. Plus Doug talks to 2-time Pro Bowl running back Robert Smith about the biggest games in college football this weekend and the dangers of playing football.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug talks about the Rams and the 49ers being an entertaining match-up, especially for a Thursday night game. He also explains what people don’t understand about valuing college football programs over $1 Billion and why that doesn’t make any sense. Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Reed joins the show to talk about his former team the Bills and Thursday Night Football. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug says he believes Giants QB Eli Manning's comments about head coach Ben MacAdoo and explains why you can't always compare everyday life to sports. He reacts to the breaking news that former Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez had stage 3 CTE before committing suicide. Plus he talks to former offensive lineman Brian Baldinger to find out why the O-Line play in the NFL has been so bad this season.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug talks about Coach MacAdoo’s comments on Eli Manning, and why a head coach has to be critical of his quarterback. He also talks about why Kevin Durant’s still talking about the Thunder one year and one championship later. 11 year NFL offensive lineman Brian Baldinger also joins the show to talk about why O-line play has been so poor in the NFL so far. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his thoughts on why the NFL ratings are down, because like many things in life, too much of anything can become a bad thing. He tells you why Andrew Luck might sit out the remainder of the season and what that means for the Colts going forward. Enes Kanter from the Thunder joins the show to talk about Kevin Durant's twitter comments explaining why he left in free agency.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains how the NFL became the most popular sport in America and why that's now causing a decline in ratings. He thinks Colts QB Andrew Luck might sit out the entire season and what that means for the Colts' future. Plus Doug talks to Enes Kanter from the Thunder about Kevin Durant's critical comments on twitter about why he left the Thunder in free agency. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives praise to Kevin Durant for finally telling the truth about why he left Oklahoma City. He talks about the Giants loss to the Lions on Monday Night Football and why people are lying to you if the say "Ben MacAdoo called out Eli Manning!". Plus 3-time Super Bowl Champion and NFL on FOX Analyst Mark Schlereth stops by to give his thoughts on Ezekiel Elliott's lack of effort against the Broncos. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He finally admitted it! Doug talks about Kevin Durant finally telling the truth about why he left Oklahoma City and why he will feel a lot better now that the truth is out. He also sets the record straight on whether or not Ben MacAdoo actually called out Eli Manning after losing to the Lions. Doug talks to 3 time Super Bowl Champion and NFL on FOX Analyst Mark Schlereth about Ezekiel Elliott’s lack of effort against the Broncos. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why the Cowboys lost to the Broncos and why QB Dak Prescott needs to still prove he's an NFL level quarterback. He talks about Warriors swingman Kevin Durant's twitter situation and why sometimes the people you think are confident are actually insecure. Plus, former NFL running back De'Angelo Williams joins the show and gives thoughts on how much longer he expects Giants QB Eli Manning to be in the NFL.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.