Charles McDonald on Lamar Jackson, Legacy Match-ups + Front Office Fights, AFC & NFC Picks + NBA History | Golic & Smetty

Golic & Smetty

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2.4 • 519 Ratings

🗓️ 24 January 2024

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Golic and Smetty are joined by Charles McDonald, NFL Writer for Yahoo! Sports, and host of The Exempt List podcast. McDonald shares his reaction to being in Baltimore over the weekend, witnessing the Ravens eliminate the Texans from the race to Las Vegas. He praises Lamar Jackson, considering him a step ahead of others on the field and a strong contender for winning the Super Bowl. The discussion revolves around the Ravens' offensive adjustments, foreshadowing their upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and the impact of weather conditions on gameplay. They analyze the Bills' downfall and speculate on the legacy of matchups between Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Lamar Jackson. The conversation delves into coaching changes, particularly the drama in the Falcons' front office regarding the head coaching job, Bill Belichick, and Jim Harbaugh. The duo revisits the Packers and 49ers game, highlight the dominant performance of the Detroit Lions, and preview their thoughts on the AFC and NFC Championship games, concluding with their game predictions. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the historic Monday night in the NBA and thoughts on the Caitlin Clark court collision. Follow Mike and Jess on Twitter! Golic: https://twitter.com/golic Smetty: https://twitter.com/jessica_smetana Odds and Lines are Subject to Change Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In West Virginia, visit www.1800gambler.net. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 21+ in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details and state specific responsible gambling resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. Terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/mmaterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to Draft Kings Network.
0:09.0	Welcome to Golick and Smetty.
0:11.0	I'm Mike Golick.
0:12.0	I'm Jessica Smetana.
0:14.0	Welcome to another edition of Golick and Smetty.
0:16.0	I'm Mike Golick Sr. She is Jess Matanna and Jess.
0:19.0	We are getting closer and closer to the Super Bowl,
0:22.8	and which means closer and closer, unfortunately, to the end of the NFL and complete football
0:26.9	season. Now the college is over. But we had much better games for the divisional round than we did
0:32.1	for the wild car or wild car round without a doubt. Maybe some surprises still, but some nice matchups coming up.
0:39.4	So it is still heavy driven football here.
0:42.2	Yeah, and one step closer to road to Las Vegas,
0:45.5	where we will get to hang out with each other and maybe I'll bring you some cookies.
0:50.0	I don't know.
0:50.4	We'll see.
0:51.4	But, Mike, I'm excited that we are having Charles McDonald done right now from Yahoo Sports.
0:56.3	He also is the host of the exempt list podcast.
0:59.8	Charles is a recurring guest.
1:01.2	If you're a fan of the pod, you've heard him give his football takes on here before, but
1:04.8	he has had the, I guess, misfortune or fortune of having to go to the coldest, third coldest NFL game in history
1:12.6	last weekend and now Baltimore where it was, I think you said, what, 50 degrees warmer?
1:17.5	It was like 12 degrees this weekend, but you've been on like the Lamar Jackson, Pat Mahomes
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