The Wired Up Sports Podcast

Matt, Jerry, and Josh talk via Zoom this week in preparation for the NFL Draft that is starting on Thursday night. The new virtual concept has a lot of questions regarding the security of the calls and if any technical glitches will play spoiler to the most exciting sporting event to happen during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guys discuss possible surprises and break down the likelihood of five wide receivers being taken in the first 15 picks. Also, Gronk is joining his old buddy Tom Brady in Tampa Bay. Will this be a problem for the rest of the NFL and what will the Bucs offense look like come the start of the season? 

With some spotty wifi and coffee in hand, Matt, Jerry, and Josh collectively discuss and debate the possibility of the MLB season being moved to Arizona and Florida with new leagues and divisions. Would it work if no fans were in the stadium? What about players respecting social distancing? Also, the guys try and give their NFL All-Decade picks but sadly Josh's wifi allows them to only pick the offense.   

Matt sits down with DNVR Broncos beat reporter Zac Stevens and discuss everything happening in the Broncos offseason. Zac talks about his conference call with John Elway and Vic Fangio while Matt shares insight from his conversation with All-Pro safety Justin Simmons. What about the Melvin Gordon signing? How does the offense stack up this year with more weapons for Drew Lock? 

The Premier Lacrosse League has not changed its times for the start of the 2020 season which is scheduled to begin on May 29th in Boston. Jerry and Josh talk about the recent draft and the success of the first season. Looking ahead, which teams and players are poised for a big season this year? Also, how does the COVID-19 Pandemic affect the season as of right now? 

Matt, Jerry, and Josh connect via Discord to break down all of the biggest trades, releases, and pickups in the NFL so far this offseason. The three debate which players will make the biggest impact in their new locations while also breaking down exactly which teams and organizations made the worst moves with the cards they were dealt.