Hour 1- Baker MANIA
Summary
Ben Maller analyzes Baker Mayfield’s new $165 million extension with the Buccaneers, questioning if he is a true franchise quarterback despite the high salary. The show also discusses Aaron Donald skipping the Rams’ season opener in Australia, interpreting his absence as a sign of load management for a veteran player. Additionally, Maller previews the Patriots-Seattle opener and engages listeners with a "Who Am I" game, revealing the answer is Matthew Stafford.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship reads and show introduction
NFL season opener preview and Seahawks odds
Baker Mayfield's new contract and career turnaround
Analyzing Mayfield's performance consistency and media presence
Aaron Donald's return and the Rams' international trip
Listener interactions and social media shoutouts
Call-in segment: Caller games and listener stories
Dre Greenlaw's geography lesson and Antarctica conspiracy
Who Am I game: Baker Mayfield trivia
Show promotion and upcoming hour preview
Who Am I game: Listener guesses and answers
Closing sponsorships and sign-off
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