The Cowboys weren’t “exposed” by Denver because they aren’t a fraud

The Cowboys got trounced on the road in Denver, and their usually machine-like offense sputtered at Mile High against dominant Bronco defense. Many immediately claimed the Cowboys were “exposed” in the game, but Colin disagrees.

He thinks being “exposed” implies that someone was a fraud to begin with, like Milli Vanilli or Bernie Madoff. The Cowboys may have had a bad game, but the basis of what has made them an elite team – offensive line, running game and smart QB play – is very real.

They put up a dud, but that can happen on the road, against maybe the best defense in the NFL.

LeBron will leave for L.A. to be the first star to win a title with three teams

Colin is more convinced than ever, based on sources he trusts, that LeBron is leaving Cleveland. Some who aren’t convinced that LeBron will bolt from Cleveland because staying put would give him the best chance to win another title.

While that may be true in the short term, Colin thinks going to L.A will give him a chance to be the first player in NBA history to lead three different teams to an NBA title. It’s clear the LeBron will never catch Michael Jordan in the number of career titles, but winning one in three places is an undeniable achievement that would permanently cement an untouchable legacy in a modern NBA where few players stick with one team for their entire career.

Even though the Lakers aren’t their talent wise, yet, if LeBron commits they could hit the ground in title mode in his first year with Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and by signing one or more other high profile free agents like Paul George.

Guests:

Tony Gonzalez – Fox NFL Kickoff co-host and former All-Pro tight end to explain why Dallas wasn’t “exposed”; if the Seahawks should worry about their offense; and why Alex Smith is closer to Aaron Rodgers than people realize.

Peter King – Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the MMQB joins the show to talk about the fan anger in Oakland; and if Sean Payton and the Saints need to part ways; and how the Seahawks have neglected addressing their offensive line deficiencies.

Ryan Leaf – Former NFL quarterback is in-studio to talk about his impressions of top collegiate quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield, and why he thinks people expect too much, too soon from college QB’s.

Bucky Brooks –  NFL Analyst is in-studio to explain why Dez Bryant is no longer an elite receiver; why injuries have caught up to Gronk; and why Jay Cutler is an upgrade over Ryan Tannehill.