The Valenti Show

There's no one happier about the Red Wings transitioning Steve Yzerman out of the GM role.

Valenti and Rico got today's show underway with their thoughts on last night's MLB Home Run Derby and why its airing on Netflix is part of a bigger problem in sports. They covered a multitude of topics in the second hour, including the latest in MLB/MLBPA discussions about a potential salary cap and floor, where MLS promotion has been during the World Cup, and which of the Skubal/Larkin/Duren situations you're most annoyed with. Then, the guys reacted to a list from anonymous NFL executives ranking the top QBs and where Jared Goff landed. Warde Manuel and his recent comments about the ongoing controversy surrounding him and the U of M were the focus of conversation in the final hour.

Valenti used the first segment to bash MLB and other sports leagues for putting events on streaming services. This stemmed from a discussion about the Home Run Derby last night, which was aired on Netflix. The guys tied this into a larger argument about greed in sports before talking about 5 NFL teams that could surprise people in 2026.

Mike and Rico spent a segment with their thoughts on comments from both MLB players and Commissioner Rob Manfred about the implementation of a salary cap/floor in the next CBA. Then, they quickly touched on where MLS promotion has been throughout the World Cup, and Rico tried to guess the teams in the league with only the city name provided. The guys wrapped the hour with their intended topic: which of the Skubal/Duren/Larkin situations are you most frustrated with?

NFL executives anonymously voted on the top 10 QBs in the league, and Rico came equipped with said list, which the guys reacted to. Goff's ranking of 9th sparked a new conversation about whether this is a fair spot for him.

The guys began the final hour with a fresh topic: Warde Manuel's comments to The Michigan Insider regarding all of the controversy surrounding him and U of M. They gave their extended reactions to this and worked in some of your thoughts on the Goff QB ranking from the third hour before being joined by Wojo and Riger in cross-talk to wrap things up.

Mike and Rico react to some comments made by Michigan AD Warde Manuel to The Michigan Insider.

Valenti and Rico expand on the NFL QB ranking they reacted to at the top of the third hour.

The guys react to Rico's list from NFL executives ranking the top 10 QBs in the NFL going into 2026.

Mike and Rico welcome the people into their main third hour topic.

Mike and Rico pose an interesting question which includes 3/4 of the Detroit sports teams.

The guys have a discussion that Mike says has never happened before and probably won't happen again.

Will there be a salary cap implemented in the new collective bargaining agreement between the MLBPA and MLB? Comments from players and Commissioner Rob Manfred say both sides could not be further away in discussions.

David joins with a list of 5 teams that could surprise people by making the NFL playoffs in 2026.

Mike and Rico hear from the people on the issue of sporting events on streaming services stemming from the MLB Home Run Derby being on Netflix last night.

The guys discuss how many people did/were able to watch the MLB Home Run Derby on Netflix last night.

Do you stand with Mike against sporting events on streaming services?

Valenti and Rico spent the first half of the show discussing what Tarik Skubal had to say about being pulled from yesterday's game after the 5th inning and the hypocrisy behind it. They also reacted to a report from Bob Nightengale that Skubal really wants to stay in Detroit and sign an extension with them. In the third hour, the guys shifted their sights towards the latest news about Warde Manuel and whether his time might be coming up in Ann Arbor.

Tarik Skubal had some comments after he was pulled by A.J. Hinch after the 5th inning, further displaying how out of touch he is. The guys had a field day over these comments and a report from Bob Nightengale before they did part 1 of "Can We Say That" at the end of the first hour.

Valenti and Rico carried over their Skubal frustrations from the first hour into the second. They examined his comments even further in depth, trying to make sense of what his play is here. Then, the guys spent a segment discussing the MLB Home Run Derby being on Netflix this year and what this says about the ongoing issue of greed in sports.

The guys did the second "Can We Say That?" of the day to begin the third hour. Then, they fully transitioned into a discussion about whether Warde Manuel is a dead man walking at the University Of Michigan.

The guys had some more fun at the expense of Warde Manuel to begin the final hour and also continued to work in the Tarik Skubal conversation. They were joined by Wojo & Riger in cross-talk to round out the show.

Mike and Rico hear from the people one more time.

Valenti and Rico come full circle to the Skubal conversation and also continue addressing the latest reports surrounding Warde Manuel.

Mike and Rico can't get over the absurdity of the reports coming out of Michigan regarding Warde Manuel.

Mike and Rico react to the latest news surrounding Warde Manuel and Michigan Athletics.

The guys do the second of today's "Can We Say That?" segments.

Mike and Rico think that the Home Run Derby being on Netflix this year is a great example of the growing greed in sports.

Mike and Rico read your texts and take more of your calls on whether Tarik Skubal actually wants to be in Detroit.

Valenti thinks Skubal's time in Detroit should be coming to an end.

The guys do the first of today's "Can We Say That?" segments.

Mike and Rico share some more thoughts regarding Skubal's hypocrisy and hear from the people as well.

The guys continue to call out Tarik Skubal's hypocrisy.

Mike has REALLY had enough with Tarik Skubal.

Mike and Rico get this week's Best Of Valenti started with their reactions to even more concerning Yzerman/Larkin reports. Then, the guys react to 97.1 update man Jeremy Otto not having a grill at his house, blind rank the topics they are done talking about, and much more!

Justin Verlander announced this would be his final season, what will be his legacy? The Tigers are starting to get hot, are you starting to believe in a playoff run? All this and more!

On this week's Best of Pistons, both Costa & Stoney and Valenti & Rico address two topics: whether there's any chance KD comes to the Pistons and if Trajan Langdon is done this offseason.

Valenti, joined by Brendan Schabath (in for Rico), kicked off the show asking a question regarding 2 GMs in Detroit: which of Scott Harris (Skubal situation) and Steve Yzerman (Larkin trade request) is in the more difficult situation? They took a break from this topic in the second hour to discuss the latest on Jalen Duren and whether Trajan Langdon may have made a mistake with his handling of this ongoing saga. The Godfather Michael Stone sat in for the second half of the show as they took a detour for a couple of segments but continued to mainly focus on the Yzerman vs. Harris conversation for the rest of the show.

The guys opened the show with a debate regarding which of Steve Yzerman and Scott Harris has the more difficult job dealing with their star player. They heard from a few of the people before they did "Fair Or Foul" to end the first hour.

Valenti and Brendan dove into some Pistons talk, with Mike sharing his frustration over one mistake he thinks Trajan Langdon made this offseason.

Michael Stone joined the guys in the third hour for the 2nd "Fair Or Foul" of the day. Then, he chimed in on the Yzerman vs. Harris debate before they all played "Who Said It?".

The guys put a bow on today's show with their final thoughts on which of Yzerman and Harris has the more difficult job right now.

The people chime in, trying to make sense of what Yzerman and Harris will end up doing about the question marks surrounding their respective star players.

Mike, Brendan, and Stoney discuss whether Steve Yzerman is willing to do what it takes to rebuild the Red Wings and, if so, what that entails.

Stoney shares his thoughts on who out of Steve Yzerman and Scott Harris has the more difficult job right now.

The guys are joined by Stoney for the 2nd edition of today's "Fair Or Foul" segments.

Mike and Brendan hear from a few of the people via some texts and calls on the Duren conversation.

The guys wonder what comes next in the Duren/Pistons situation.

Where do the Pistons go from here with Jalen Duren?

Mike, Brendan, David, and Corbin go through some life situations, debating whether each is fair or foul.

Mike can't let Brendan's obsession with frozen pizzas go as he reads a list of the worst brands to see if Brendan has eaten any of them. Then, they return to the Yzerman-Harris conversation with some more of your calls.

The guys expand their Harris vs. Yzerman conversation to examine what would happen if the Tigers make the wrong decision in terms of Tarik Skubal.

Valenti and Brendan Schabath (in for Rico) discuss whether Scott Harris or Steve Yzerman is in a worse spot regarding their superstar players (Skubal and Larkin).

Valenti and Rico, in response to the newest report about the situation, spent the vast majority of today's show addressing one question: what will the outcome be of the Yzerman/Larkin standoff?

Mike and Rico got right into the news that Dylan Larkin has increased his list of teams he'd like to be traded to -- by 1. They spent some time trying to figure out what comes next before ending the first hour with the guys blind ranking the 10 best college football players from the 21st century.

Valenti and Rico continued their ongoing discussion about the latest news regarding Dylan Larkin and Steve Yzerman in the second hour.

Mike and Rico took a quick break from their Red Wings conversation to discuss some breakout candidates for the 2026 NFL season before returning to the aforementioned topic they focused on in today's show.

The guys put a bow on today's show by giving some final thoughts on what the outcome of the Yzerman/Larkin saga will be. They mixed in some thoughts on the NBA Summer League and the Big 12's naming rights deal before taking a couple more of your Red Wings calls.

The guys go to the people for one final time on this show.

The guys quickly discuss having to watch the Pistons on streaming tonight and the new Big 12/Monster Energy naming rights deal before returning to their show-long Red Wings conversation.

The guys discuss which NFL players are set to improve over their 2025 play.

Mike and Rico keep the Red Wings conversation rolling before reacting to the "breaking news" that the Tigers have DFA'd Jahmai Jones.

Mike and Rico try to predict the potential outcome of the Yzerman/Larkin standoff.

Valenti and Rico blind rank the top 10 CFB players of the 21st century.

Valenti and Rico gauge the temperature of some listeners regarding the Yzerman/Larkin conversation.

Mike and Rico continue their reactions to the latest with the Yzerman/Larkin standoff.

The Yzerman/Larkin conflict doesn't look like it's going away anytime soon...

Valenti and Rico got today's show started with their reactions to Tarik Skubal's comments last night in which he urged the Tigers front office to be buyers this trade deadline. The guys discussed the absurdity of this before Mike shared some potentially concerning news that the Pistons' offseason could essentially be done. Then, they heard from the people on all of today's topics and wrapped up the show with a reset of the Skubal discussion.

Tarik Skubal had an interesting plea to the Tigers front office last night, and the guys reacted to it to open today's show. They tried to make sense of why he said what he said, considering the likelihood of him not being in Detroit in 2027. Then, Mike and Rico blind ranked the topics they most dislike talking about.

Mike started the second hour sharing some news from a friend of his who covers the NBA nationally, who told him that Trajan Langdon's offseason is over. They discussed whether they believe this and, if true, whether the Pistons actually improved this offseason.

The guys tried to guess the top NFL QBs going into 2026 according to PFF to begin the hour. Then, they went back to the people to hear their thoughts on whether Trajan Langdon is actually done making moves this offseason.

Mike and Rico had some further discussions regarding Tarik Skubal's plea with the Tigers' front office to be buyers at the trade deadline. They rounded out the show with your calls on both Skubal and today's other main topics.

Mike and Rico return to the Skubal conversation, trying to get inside the mind of the Tigers' ace and understand what compelled him to ask the team to buy at the deadline, considering the likelihood of him being gone past this year.

Valenti and Rico hear from a few of the people on the information Mike received about Trajan Langdon being done this offseason.

Rico has Mike, David, and Paul guess the top projected QBs in 2026 from PFF.

Mike and Rico's frustration about the Pistons leads to a broader discussion about every Detroit sports team.

The guys debate whether it's possible that the Pistons are done trying to improve their team this offseason.

Are you buying that the Pistons are done making moves this offseason?

Mike and Rico rank all of the topics they hate talking about from 1 to 10.

Mike and Rico take your calls in response to Skubal's comments last night about him wanting the Tigers to buy at the deadline.

Mike and Rico can't understand the logic behind Skubal's comments last night.

Mike can't believe what Tarik Skubal had to say last night regarding the Tigers potentially buying at the trade deadline this year.

Valenti and Rico started today's jam-packed show with their thoughts on the United States' demoralizing World Cup loss to Belgium last night. They took this topic up until the second hour, when they discussed whether tonight will be Tarik Skubal's final start in Detroit. Then, the guys reacted to the information that 97.1 update guy Jeremy Otto doesn't have a grill before wrapping up the show with a few conflicting reports regarding the Pistons' interest in Kevin Durant/potential sign-and-trade options surrounding Jalen Duren.

The guys had to address the abysmal performance from the US Men's Soccer team in their Round of 16 loss to Belgium last night. Mike dished on how the US is still so far behind other countries in soccer before the guys did an "In Football Today" to wrap up the hour.

Rico opened the second hour with his thoughts on the possibility that Scott Harris and the Tigers trade away Skubal. Mike, completely checked out of the conversation, explained why it won't happen.

The guys tried to guess the top 25 under-25 players in the NBA. Then, they spent the rest of the hour questioning how 97.1 update man Jeremy Otto does not own a grill at his home.

Mike and Rico addressed a few conflicting reports regarding Kevin Durant to the Pistons/the latest on Jalen Duren to begin the final hour. Then, they took a second to react to some absurd news regarding Taylor Swift's wedding.

People are buying the trash from Taylor Swift's wedding?!

Valenti and Rico offer to buy Jeremy Otto a grill as they continue to be astonished that he doesn't have one.

The guys react to two separate reports regarding the future of Jalen Duren on the Pistons + rumors linking KD to Detroit.

Mike and Rico are shocked that 97.1's own Jeremy Otto does not own a grill.

Rico has a list from CBS Sports of the top 25 NFL players under 25, which the guys try to guess.

Valenti (still abstaining from the conversation) and Rico can't see a reality in which the Tigers deal Skubal before the deadline.

Rico (with Mike abstaining) hypothesizes whether the Tigers have what it takes to trade Tarik Skubal.

The guys try to guess the 10 hardest stadiums to play in the upcoming EA Sports College Football 27 game.

Mike and Rico get the people involved in their USA/World Cup conversation.

Valenti has a hypothesis as to why the United States is not caught up with the top countries in soccer.

Mike and Rico share their disappointment in Team USA against Belgium last night.

Valenti and Rico got right into NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman's comments about Steve Yzerman to begin the show. They crushed the Red WIngs GM for his continued hardliner stance, taking that topic until the second hour, where they transitioned into some World Cup talk. Mike shared why he's so excited for USA-Belgium tonight before the guys reacted to rumors regarding both KD to the Pistons and LeBron to the Cavs. They returned to their World Cup talk to round out today's show.

The guys crushed Steve Yzerman to begin today's programming after hearing some comments from NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman about the Red Wings GM's hardliner stance in trade negotiations with Larkin and extension talks with Alex DeBrincat. Then, they rounded the hour with part 1 of "Can We Say That?"

The guys opened the third hour with rumors of Kevin Durant to the Pistons. Then, they reacted to some other rumors linking LeBron to the Cavs and wondered how both of these moves could impact one another.

Valenti and Rico spent the final hour of the show discussing USA-Belgium and taking your calls on all of today's topics.

Mike tells Rico why he's confident in the US to beat Belgium tonight.

Mike and Rico take your calls on whether KD to the Pistons could actually happen.

LeBron might go to the Cavs and the Pistons' hand will (probably) be forced.

The guys break down some rumors surrounding a potential Kevin Durant trade to the Pistons.

Mike and Rico do the second part of "Can We Say That?"

The people chime in on the World Cup conversation.

Valenti and Rico continue their World Cup discussion and touch on FIFA's reversal of Folarin Balogun's controversial red card.

Mike shares why he's so excited for USA's match against Belgium in the Round Of 16 at 8pm tonight.

The guys do this week's "Can We Say That?"

Mike and Rico get the people in on their Red Wings/Yzerman conversation.

The guys are EXTREMELY skeptical when it comes to how Steve Yzerman is approaching the Larkin and DeBrincat situations.

Mike and Rico react to some comments from NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman about the latest in the Larkin trade discussions and the DeBrincat extension talks.

Mike and Rico get this week's Best Of Valenti going with their live reactions to the Lions releasing CB Terrion Arnold following his arrest on kidnapping and armed robbery charges. Then, they do a Detroit sports temperature check with Paul Serra, discuss the Pistons signing John Collins, and debate whether people are truly interested in the World Cup.

The guys react to the breaking news of the Pistons landing John Collins and debate whether Jalen Duren's hefty contract demands mean it's time for Detroit to pack his bags.

Rico Beard goes all-in on why the 4th of July is fundamentally superior to every other major holiday before delivering an unfiltered reality check on the state of Detroit sports. Tune in as the crew ranks which local team is set for the most success and breaks down the biggest red flags facing the Lions' secondary.

Rico Beard goes to bat for why the 4th of July is undisputed as America's greatest, most stress-free holiday, shutting down traditionalists who swear by Thanksgiving or Christmas. Plus, the crew fields listener call-ins and counts down the country's most epic Independence Day celebration spots.

Rico and the crew break down the current landscape of Detroit sports, debating which of the four major teams will go the furthest despite their massive offseason question marks. Plus, the guys rank the NFL's basement-dwelling teams from "worst to first" and question whether the Lions' shaky secondary will derail their championship hopes.

The crew debates a tough local sports dilemma before diving into the viral phenomenon of Detroit Lions fan "takeovers" at away games. Callers share their wild travel plans for the upcoming matchup in Munich, Germany, including one fan who funded his trip by selling $16,000 worth of Pokémon cards.

The guys debate the ultimate Detroit sports figures to run a holiday cookout, leading to a shocking backyard revelation from Jeremy. Plus, they share hilarious stories about over-the-top fireworks, local legend sightings, and the real reason Jeff Riger once called the cops on the 4th of July.

The crew breaks down Travel Yahoo's rankings of the most epic 4th of July celebrations across America. From big-city spectacles to a shocking small-town number one, find out which destinations belong on your holiday bucket list.

The crew debates the best holidays, diving into a legendary 1995 Detroit Halloween story and the awkwardness of traditional Memorial Day greetings. Plus, they break down why Tigers Opening Day is treated like a massive local event—despite the $100 parking fee

Rico and the crew break down why the 4th of July is the absolute king of stress-free holidays, completely free of the anxiety and forced obligations of winter celebrations. Callers chime in to defend their favorites, bringing hilarious hot takes on everything from depressing Labor Days to a genius Thanksgiving survival hack involving Chinese food.

Rico Beard takes over the studio to break down why the 4th of July is hands-down the absolute best holiday of the year. From zero family obligations to superior grill food, hear why it easily beats out Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Valentine's Day.

The guys debate which Detroit sports icons deserve an invite to the ultimate summer cookout before a local caller reveals the insane $10,000 price tag behind a legendary lakeside fireworks show.

The crew debates why the 4th of July is the ultimate holiday, sparking hilarious stories about childhood illegal firework sales and a co-worker who went "full Karen" and called the cops on his neighbors. Plus, they dive into the absolute crapshoot of soccer penalty kicks and why you'll never catch them in Times Square on New Year's Eve.

Rico breaks down the wild lengths Detroit Lions fans are going to for this year's road games, including one fan who sold $16,000 in Pokémon cards just to fund a trip to Germany. From budget-hacking European travel to plotting an easy stadium takeover in Arizona, the crew explores why Lions nation travels better than anyone else.

Rico dives into which away stadiums Detroit Lions fans are planning to completely take over this season, comparing the high-energy "Honolulu Blue" invasions to a World Cup atmosphere. From budget-friendly road trips to Carolina to a pricey, bucket-list matchup in Munich, Germany, callers break down exactly what it costs to follow the Lions on the road.

Rico reacts to a shocking local poll favoring a Team USA soccer run over a Tigers playoff berth before breaking down the Lions' defensive outlook with a caller. Plus, the guys debate which upcoming road games—including a trip to Germany—are prime targets for the next massive Lions fan "takeover."

The crew breaks down all eight last-place NFL teams and ranks their chances of jumping from the basement to the penthouse for the 2026 season. From crushing the Cardinals' hopes to finding serious sleeper value in the Giants and Titans, discover who has the best shot at a worst-to-first division turnaround.

Rico and the crew debate which Detroit sports franchise is primed for the most success, heavily questioning an optimistic 13-win forecast for the Lions' upcoming season. They also break down why the Pistons might be the city's only postseason guarantee and react to Bryce Underwood's highly criticized spring game performance.

The host challenges the widespread hype surrounding the Detroit Lions, questioning if their heavily flawed defense can survive an improved NFC North division. The segment breaks down the outlook for all four major Detroit sports teams, debating which franchise will actually go the furthest this year.

Rico and Jeremy break down the entire Detroit sports landscape, ranking which of the four major teams is primed to go the furthest over the next 12 months. From questioning the "Yzerman plan" to a surprisingly optimistic playoff prediction for the Pistons, they debate who actually has a clear path to postseason success.

Marc Ryan (in for Valenti) and Rico kicked off the show with a heated debate about their interest in the World Cup. They took this until the second hour, when they shifted their sights towards the Pistons with the blockbuster trade of Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in mind. The guys asked how this impacts the rest of the Eastern Conference and, specifically, where Detroit fits in, before reacting to a statement from Terrion Arnold's lawyer insinuating that multiple NFL teams are interested in signing the former Lions CB.

The United States won their Round of 32 match last night and Marc Ryan came in today thrilled about it. Rico pushed back on his excitement, arguing that soccer isn't that big of a deal, which prompted a debate between the 2. Then, David joined with an American 250th anniversary blitz.

Marc and Rico opened the second hour reacting to yesterday's massive 76ers-Celtics trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia in return for Paul George, wondering whether Trajan Langdon missed out. Then, they discussed how the Pistons' offseason has shaken out.

Mike is locked into the World Cup and talks about his excitement for USA-Belgium tonight. They discussed this topic at length before doing part 2 of "Can We Say That?"

The guys guessed the top-paid athletes in sports and then returned to their Pistons talk, discussing where they rank in the Eastern Conference after all of the moves made this offseason.

The guys reacted to a statement from Terrion Arnold's lawyer that said that 3 NFL teams are interested in signing the former Lions CB and broke down how his absence from the team in 2026 will affect their eventual record/finish.

Marc and Rico hear from the listeners about other NFL teams potentially being interested in Terrion Arnold and how his departure from the team will impact the Lions' secondary.

Terrion Arnold's lawyer says 3 NFL teams are interested in signing the former Lions CB. Is that BS?

The guys go through the Eastern Conference and discuss where the Pistons fit into it.

The guys try to guess the highest-paid athletes in the world.

Marc and Rico hear from some disappointed Pistons fans.

NBA analysts do not think the Pistons have had a good offseason.

The guys discuss the Jaylen Brown trade and how it impacts the make up Eastern Conference.

Which US state has produced the best athletes?

The guys bring the listeners in on their discussion about interest in the World Cup in the United States.

Marc Ryan has not been able to move Rico in their debate about the World Cup.

Marc Ryan (in for Valenti) and Rico have a debate regarding this year's World Cup and the US win last night.

Mike and Rico began this short show following an extra-innings Tigers win with their reactions to the Pistons signing Jalen Duren and the other corresponding moves they made. They spent the rest of the show on this before being joined by Wojo in cross-talk.

Mike and Rico take a couple of your calls on the Pistons' free agency moves.

Mike is not moved whatsoever with the Pistons' signing of John Collins.

The Detroit Lions have officially cut ties with former first-round pick Terrion Arnold. The Valenti Show, Karsch & Anderson, and Costa & Jansen analyze the sudden roster move, the team's response to his legal issues, and how Detroit plans to patch up the secondary before training camp kicks off.

97.1 The Ticket presents a collection of discussions surrounding the widening rift between Steve Yzerman and Dylan Larkin. Hear the breakdown from Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show as the guys debate whether Yzerman is playing "full spite" or just out of touch with the modern NHL. Plus, the crew debates if a blockbuster trade is the only option left. That and more on Best Of Red Wings on 97.1 The Ticket!

Valenti and Rico began and spent the majority of today's show with their thoughts on the latest in the Duren/Pistons contract dilemma. They touched on potential backup plans, how other teams' moves impact Detroit, and more. Plus, they took your calls and read your texts on the subject throughout the show.

Jalen Duren has been granted the ability to seek out other suitors for him in a potential sign-and-trade, and the guys opened the show by breaking this down in depth. They wrapped the hour after taking your calls on the subject by doing a Detroit sports temperature check.

Mike and Rico wondered what the Pistons will do if they lose Jalen Duren to another team in free agency. Also, they reacted in real time to the Raptors trading for Kawhi Leonard and discussed what it means for Detroit.

The guys started the second half of the show with this week's "Can We Say That?" segment. They shifted gears in the second segment back to the ongoing dialogue about Jalen Duren/the Pistons.

Mike and Rico had some thoughts on the most recent developments in the NBA ahead of the start of free agency. Then, they reacted to the latest on Brendan Sorsby before spending the remainder of today's show with some final thoughts and calls on Jalen Duren's unresolved contract situation with the Pistons.

Valenti and Rico cover a lot of ground to open the final hour.

Mike and Rico hear from some more of the people on the Pistons/Duren conversation.

The guys do this week's "Can We Say That?"

Mike and Rico react to the breaking news that the Clippers are trading Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors.

Mike and Rico read more of your texts and take more of your calls on their ongoing Pistons/Jalen Duren discussion.

The guys don't know how the Pistons will replace Jalen Duren this offseason if they lose him to another team.

Who surrounding Detroit sports is under the most heat right now?

The people chime in on the Duren contract situation.

The guys discuss whether Jalen Duren will be worth bringing back for the Pistons.

Mike and Rico talk about why not interested in the Pistons matching a potentially large contract for Jalen Duren from the Kings.

Valenti and Rico come on the air, joined by David, to break the devastating news of Kenny Kott's passing. They honored the 97.1 Ticket legend throughout today's show and also attempted to retain a sense of normalcy through a few discussions surrounding the Red Wings/Yzerman, Terrion Arnold, and the Tigers.

The guys spent the first hour trying to process the stunning news of Kenny Kott's passing this past weekend.

Valenti and Rico opened the second hour with some more sentiments regarding the passing of Kenny Kott. Then, they tried their best to retain a sense of normalcy on the show with a conversation about Steve Yzerman's recent comments to the media and the moves he made (or did not make) at the NHL Entry Draft.

Terrion Arnold was released by the Lions at the top of the third hour, and the guys + the people gave their thoughts on the news.

Mike shared his thoughts on tonight's lineup for the Tigers against the Yankees. Then, the guys took more of your phone calls on a wide array of topics, including Kenny Kott's passing, before wrapping up the show with a new segment from Paul Serra called "Start, Bench, or Cut".

Paul Serra and the guys debut a new segment.

Mike is not pleased about the lineup the Tigers are trotting out against the Yankees tonight.

Mike and Rico hear from the people on Kenny Kott's passing and the Lions releasing Terrion Arnold.

The guys react in real time to the Lions releasing Terrion Arnold.

A few more of the people get involved in the Yzerman/Red Wings conversation.

The guys pivot briefly away from their honoring of Kenny Kott to discuss the moves Steve Yzerman made (or didn't make) during the NHL Draft and his ensuing comments to the media.

The guys offer some more thoughts amidst their ongoing remembrance of Kenny Kott.

Mike and Rico hear from caller DJ and TJ Lang about Kenny Kott's passing.

The guys continue to do their best to honor Kenny Kott.

Mike, Rico, and David share some devastating news.

This week's Best Of Valenti begins with the guys reacting to Dusty May leaving Michigan to coach the Mavericks. Then, they draft the all-time Italian NBA players, discuss the top sports draft busts ever, and much more!

Valenti and Rico spent the final show of the week discussing the latest on Dylan Larkin and Steve Yzerman's willingness (or unwillingness) to deal his captain. They took multiple different angles on this conversation and reacted to 2 separate reports. Plus, they mixed in some other general football topics before returning to the Red Wings talk to round things out.

The guys began the show with their immediate thoughts on a report from NHL Insider Pierre LeBrun throwing cold water on any smoke regarding Dylan Larkin getting traded any time soon. They discussed the potential ramifications if this news turns out to be true and what the perception will be in Detroit about both Steve Yzerman and Larkin. Then, they finished the hour with an "In Football Today".

Valenti and Rico quickly reacted to the news that Brendan Sorsby has been denied entry to the CFP for this upcoming season. Then, they addressed another Dylan Larkin report, this time one that links him to the Minnesota Wild.

Mike and Rico had some fun guessing the top-100 NFL players from CBS Sports. Then, they heard from some more Red Wings fans before wrapping the hour with an acknowledgement of the latest on Jalen Duren's potential contract extension with the Pistons.

The guys rounded out the show with some parting thoughts to wrap up their Red Wings/Dylan Larkin conversation today.

Mike and Rico open the final hour trying to decipher what is true and untrue about the Dylan Larkin reports from today.

The guys spend a few minutes reacting to the latest news about a potential Jalen Duren/Pistons extension.

Valenti and Rico keep the phone lines open for the listeners regarding the 2 Larkin/Red Wings reports they've discussed today.

Pete Prisco of CBS Sports ranked the top 100 NFL players and the guys react to the list.

Mike and Rico react to another Larkin-related report, this one related to interest from the Wild in acquiring him.

Brendan Sorsby can't catch a break lately...

Mike and Rico continue their Yzerman/Larkin conversation and take a slightly different angle concerning whether Alex DeBrincat could be on the way out too.

The guys go through the biggest NFL/CFB topics in this blitz.