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John Auville of The Sports Junkies was just going for a jog in a public park when he realized he needed to use the bathroom. What happened from there will shock you!
The baseball people inside the Nationals organization would trade Juan Soto right now if they didn't think ownership would stand in their way, Grant Paulsen is hearing.
NFL Insider Adam Caplan tells The Sports Junkies that if he had to choose between Carson Wentz or Jalen Hurts, he'd choose the Commanders quarterback without question. "Wentz is so much more talented than Hurts," he says.
Audacy MLB Insider Jon Heyman shares details of his conversation with Juan Soto's agent, Scott Boras, including his belief that Boras is pushing for a contract with an average annual value of $43.33 million. That suggests they could be seeking a contract worth over $600 million.
BMitch & Finlay share their biggest takeaways from the press conference to announce Terry McLaurin's new contract.
Cakes continues to deny his superpower, even after cursing the Caps with his tweets for the second straight game, this time in Game 5 after breaking his own self-imposed Twitter ban to subsequently launch a 5-goal Florida Panthers rally.
While the Washington Capitals continue to monitor Tom Wilson's undisclosed lower-body injury closely, Grant Paulsen is hearing the fear is that it's not good news.
Lars Eller banters back and forth with The Sports Junkies about the difficulty level of empty-net goals and discusses the choppy ice down in Florida.
Former Junkies producer and Sup Dogs proprietor Bret Oliverio needs your vote to secure the Barstool Best Bar Championship for Sup Dogs! Don't wait. Tweet #BestBarSupDogs before 8 p.m. TODAY!
The Sports Junkies react to the news that Washington Commanders games will no longer be broadcast on The Team 980 or any Audacy stations beginning with the 2022 season.
The bigger they are, the harder they fall. With indisputable evidence, Jason 'Bish' Bishop cops to taking an embarrassing fall on a sheet of ice in front of his buddy's house Saturday night.
The Washington Commanders trading for Carson Wentz left some in shock, for all the wrong reasons. Listen to Danny Rouhier's priceless reaction to the news.
Sources tell The Sports Junkies that the Maryland Terrapins are "heavily pursuing" Rick Pitino to lead their basketball program.
Panthers great Steve Smith Sr. says the Washington Football Team made a mistake in paying Curtis Samuel so much money in free agency, and that Washington will have a hard time being anything but predictable in Scott Turner's offense.
Frank Herzog joins 106.7 The Fan to remember the life of an all-time great, Sam Huff, who died Saturday at 87. One-third of the iconic radio trio of "Sonny, Sam, and Frank," Herzog shared the booth with Sonny Jurgensen and Huff for over two decades, calling three Redskins Super Bowl victories together.
JP Finlay lays out an argument for why the Washington Football Team should say damn the bad press and make a trade for Texans QB Deshaun Watson.
Ron Rivera talks to The Sports Junkies about Ryan Fitzpatrick's recovery and what defenses are trying to do to keep Taylor Heinicke contained in the pocket.
Former special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica (2014-18) reacts to Washington releasing kicker Dustin Hopkins after seven seasons.
The Sports Junkies react to the surprising news of the Wizards re-signing Daniel Gafford to a three-year, $40.2 million contract extension.
Grant & Danny blast the Washington Football Team for 'pathetic' Sean Taylor ceremony that felt 'crowbarred in' at the end of the team's alumni day celebration at halftime.
If he didn't know any better, BMitch & Finlay producer Jim Mullins would think the Washington Football Team was actually trying to disrespect Sean Taylor.
Gabe Taylor tells 'Grant & Danny' when he first learned that his big brother Sean Taylor would be honored by the Washington Football Team and what he's most looking forward to about attending the ceremony.
LaVar Arrington joins Grant & Danny to explain why he won't be attending the jersey retirement ceremony for his late friend Sean Taylor and why he finds the whole situation disheartening.
Tailgate Ted, a lifelong fan of the Washington Football Team, fights back the tears trying to process how the team could mishandle Sean Taylor's legacy so badly.
JP Finlay voices an emotional response to the Washington Football Team announcing Sean Taylor's jersey retirement ceremony on such short notice, affording fans only three days to make plans to attend the game and show support from an all-time beloved figure.
The Washington Football Team signed a new kicker to its practice squad and Grant & Danny have a couple of jokes to make about it.
As new controversy looms over the Washington Football Team with head athletic trainer Ryan Vermillion, Ron Rivera is asked why it always seems to be a black cloud hanging over the organization.
The Washington Football Team's head athletic trainer Ryan Vermillion has been placed on administrative leave following a raid conducted by federal law enforcement last week at Washington's practice facility, 106.7 The Fan's JP Finlay and Grant Paulsen report along with Julie Carey of NBC.
Ron Rivera speaks at length with The Sports Junkies about Chase Young's early struggles this season, why he's not getting to the QB and what he can do to improve.
GW Baseball coach Gregg Ritchie calls into 106.7 The Fan to break the news to Danny Rouhier that he's being inducted into the George Washington Athletic Hall of Fame.
The Sports Junkies react to the Washington Football Team's 43-21 blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills, calling out Washington's defense for not living up to the hype.
The Sports Junkies deliver a major show announcement, sharing that Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera will be joining them as a weekly guest throughout the 2021 NFL season.
BMitch & Finlay react to the Washington Football Team's perplexing decision to keep Troy Apke over Jeremy Reaves and Jimmy Moreland. "He's been garbage," BMitch says.
In his weekly interview with The Sports Junkies, Nats GM Mike Rizzo calls Joe Girardi a "con artist," saying the Phillies manager had no interest in asking the umpires to check Max Scherzer for foreign substances a third time other than to try to throw Scherzer off his rhythm. Rizzo says Girardi's actions were embarrassing, for himself, for the Phillies and for Major League Baseball.
Fred Smoot shares his thoughts on the Washington Football Team's quarterback situation, saying not to count Taylor Heinicke out from his upcoming camp battle with Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Capitals great Alex Ovechkin joins 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier to celebrate teammate Nicklas Backstrom's 1,000 career game. He confirms he does in fact drink Coca-Cola out of a Gatorade bottle during games and briefly touches on contract negotiations at the end of the interview (8:00).
Listen to the call from Charlie Slowes and Dave Jageler as Juan Soto blasts in the game-winning run to beat the Braves 6-5 on Opening Day.
The Georgetown Hoyas (11-12) upset the Villanova Wildcats (16-6) with a thrilling 72-71 victory to advance to the semifinals of the Big East Tournament on Thursday. Listen to the game-winning call from Rich Chvotkin.
Dan Snyder still has at least one fan. Allow 'David in Bowie' to take you on a journey into an alternate reality.
When it comes to Washington's quarterback situation, NFL reporter Mike Jones believes things are shaping up for the Football Team to select a quarterback somewhere in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft.
The Capitals deserve better than what they're getting from Evgeny Kuznetsov, Caps analyst Alan May tells The Junkies. "We're not even seeing flashes right now."
A source close to Alex Smith wants to set the record straight about controversial comments he made to GQ magazine. Here's what the source wants you to know, as relayed by JP Finlay on 106.7 The Fan.
3x World Series Champion Jon Lester joins Grant & Danny to talk about what drove his decision to sign with the Nationals, why winning another title matters above all else, and how the game has evolved over the course of his 15-year MLB career.
Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier talk to JP Finlay about the Washington Football Team's hiring of Marty Hurney as GM, and why the organization left Kyle Smith, its VP of Player Personnel, out of the interview process altogether.
In this half-hour exclusive, head coach Ron Rivera discusses all things Washington Football Team-related: mistakes he made in 2020, particularly at the QB position; the futures of Alex Smith, Taylor Heinicke and Ryan Kerrigan; and how he feels about the state of the franchise of one year on the job.
If Ron Rivera could do it all over, he wouldn't have given Dwayne Haskins every snap with the ones in training camp, he tells 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier. Hear Rivera's refreshingly candid response to how he would handle the quarterback position differently, if he could.
106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier made a major announcement about the future of their show on Friday. Listen to the news in its entirety.
From first round pick in 2019 to off of Washington's roster a year and a half later. JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington breaks down how we got here with Dwayne Haskins.
Chad Dukes latest verbal screed presents such a far-reaching assortment of topics, it'll make your head spin. But it begins with a personal mea culpa. As with most of Dukes' brilliant radio rants, like a fine wine it's best to let this one breathe, enjoying it from start to finish while going in with as little information as possible. If you're here for the sports takes, Dukes' rant on Dallas Week begins at 14:40.
The decision by Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera to play Kyle Allen over Dwayne Haskins is "a waste of time," 106.7 The Fan host Danny Rouhier said Monday after a 20-19 defeat to the New York Giants. "Every step with this process is wrong," Rouhier added.
Dwayne Haskins was overheard in the locker room gloating about his personal stats after Washington's Week 4 loss to Baltimore, causing friction among teammates, Grant Paulsen reported on 106.7 The Fan, which may have played into Ron Rivera's decision to bench Haskins for Kyle Allen.
106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier couldn't have more differing opinions on how Ron Rivera handled benching quarterback Dwayne Haskins ahead of Washington's Week 5 game against the Rams. Their polar opposite viewpoints became abundantly clear in this contentious segment.
Ron Rivera is at risk of losing his locker room by continuing to start Dwayne Haskins at quarterback, Michael Lombardi tells 106.7 The Fan's Grant & Danny.
When Ron Rivera elected to save Washington's timeouts in the closing minutes of Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Browns, it reminded Logan Paulsen of when a similar situation played out in Washington in 2013, when then-head coach Mike Shanahan showed a lack of faith in Robert Griffin III.
Newly hired Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette makes his 106.7 The Fan debut, sharing why he decided Washington was a "no-brainer" despite being a coach in demand, and how his coaching philosophy differs from the reputation that precedes him, of being a hard-nosed taskmaster.
Adrian Peterson was "blindsided" by his release from the Washington Football Team on Friday, the running back tells 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier. Listen to the full interview here.
Is there any way out of this three-game hole the Capitals have dug for themselves against the Islanders? Well, when the ever-positive Craig Laughlin can't find anything nice to say about you, you're probably in deep trouble. Locker says the Caps are showing their age in a Stanley Cup Playoffs that abnormally favors youth.
Jason Wright, the newly hired president of the Washington Football Team, tells 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier he will have no influence over football decisions as his predecessor Bruce Allen did. In this 106.7 The Fan interview, Wright shares the conversations he had with Dan Snyder before taking the job and why Washington fans should believe things will be different this time around.
How does it feel to come so close to reaching your most desired career milestone only to come up just a little short in the eleventh hour? In the interest of full disclosure with his 106.7 The Fan listeners, Grant Paulsen shared exactly that, just missing out on landing a spot in the Washington Football Team's radio booth, a job he's dreamed of having since childhood.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan calls into The Sports Junkies on 106.7 The Fan to discuss the latest in his state's response to COVID-19, including plans to reopen schools virtually and how that affects high school sports.
Chad Dukes lays waste to all the D.C. sports reporters recklessly fueling speculation over an expected Washington Post story on the Redskins that has yet to see the light of day.
D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton tells 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier a Congressional bill that would allow the Redskins to move back to the District would indeed face hurdles, but she believes it could pass within six months. Norton explains in the interview what those potential hurdles could be and any other roadblocks preventing the team from returning to its old RFK Stadium site, all of which starts with the condition of the team changing its name.
Former Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss addressed the team's plans to conduct a "thorough review of the team's name" in conversation with Reese Waters on 106.7 The Fan. When it comes to the name, Moss said he doesn't have a seat at the table, but "those who are in that seat and have that opportunity to make that change, have to do so."
Chase Young has all the makings of the real deal. And NBC Sports Washington Redskins reporter JP Finlay says the No. 2 overall pick in the draft is going to have dominant 2020 NFL season: "I think he's gonna win Defensive Rookie of the Year, I think he could be a real Defensive Player of the Year candidate in a year or two, I think he's gonna have double-digit sacks."
Do we know if Grant Paulsen actually knows the difference between a good smell and a bad smell? After hearing his Top 5 Smells list Wednesday, the question remains if the Grant & Danny co-host actually has any sense of smell at all.
Legendary Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann talks about his friend and former coach Joe Bugel with the 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier.
Joe Jacoby, a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Washington Redskins, joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan to talk about the good times and great coaching of legendary 'Boss Hog' Joe Bugel, who recently passed away at the age of 80.
Lorenzo Alexander didn't mince words, likening the deaths of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery to modern day lynchings. And although the road ahead is challenging, Alexander has a plan for how to stop racism in America once and for all.
Soon-to-be AEW World Champion Brodie Lee (formerly known as Luke Harper) joins Chad Dukes on 106.7 The Fan to talk about his life-changing career move leaving the WWE, at one point making a point to dispel a myth about his departure that's been perpetuated on the internet.
Warren Sharp explains how unseen, unaddressed quirks in the NFL schedule have compounded to net the Dallas Cowboys a huge advantage over the Redskins and the NFC East over the past decade.
It's hard to find someone who can lower the boom on a deserving recipient more swiftly than radio host Jim Rome. Listen as Rome sums up the utter senselessness of Quinton Dunbar's actions – in having a warrant out for his arrest for armed robbery – in under a minute flat.
Given the exceedingly irregular circumstances Dwayne Haskins faces this offseason, it's only fair to readjust where the bar should be for his sophomore season. Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier give their thoughts on where that bar should be set.
Capitals defenseman John Carlson was all class when addressing former teammate Brendan Leipsic, who was released by Washington amid a social media firestorm.
Jason La Canfora doesn't paint a pretty picture for the Redskins and second-year quarterback Dwayne Haskins in 2020.
The Junkies dubbed Aaron in West Virginia "the call of 2020." Problem is, he kept getting dumped so no one could hear it. Hear the unedited version of Aaron's call that had The Junkies in stitches... what didn't make it to the airwaves.
Sick of the coronavirus shutdown? So it Chad Dukes. Listen to him unload a pint of contempt on everything and everyone associated with this damn situation!
Seeing ESPN's 'Project 11' special on Alex Smith's recovery has renewed Joe Theismann's hope of seeing an eventual NFL return for Smith.
There's a flurry of activity leading up to the NFL Draft and the Redskins' top priority is trading Trent Williams. Per 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen, their ask isn't too high.
Former Redskins GM Scot McCloughan tells 106.7 The Fan that Chase Young is one of the best players he's ever scouted. McCloughan shares what specifically about the Ohio State pass rusher's game sets him apart as a "generational talent."
How unreal are expectations for Ohio State pass rusher Chase Young? In order for the Redskins to justify not trading the second overall pick for more draft capital, Danny Rouhier says Young will need to be the next Reggie White.
DeAngelo Hall says the Redskins QB race is "wide open" between incumbent starter Dwayne Haskins and recently acquired Kyle Allen. While Hall considers himself a 'Haskins guy,' his knowledge of the NFL tells him the writing is on the wall for the second-year passer in Washington.
What happens with the Redskins quarterback situation if the NFL doesn't begin training camp on time due to the coronavirus? The Redskins already bought themselves an insurance policy for Dwayne Haskins, JP Finlay tells Chad Dukes. What that scenario might look like and why Finlay says the Redskins have essentially already passed on Tua Tagovailoa.
Nothing quite captures the polarization around the Redskins quarterback position than this conversation from 106.7 The Fan on Thursday.A roundtable discussion between Chris Russell, Earl Forcey and Pete Medhurst yielded a fiery debate about Dwayne Haskins and whether he's the future for the Redskins.
Ron Rivera's coaching staff on multiple occasions has publicly stated Dwayne Haskins needs to be in the building focusing on his craft. But saying someone needs to work hard has opened critics up to question whether Haskins was doing so already. With an information void, it's difficult to answer those questions. So let's take it from Shawn Springs, who's known Haskins from the time he was 11 years old.
After discussing DeAngelo Hall's comments about Dwayne Haskins and Kyle Allen, Grant Paulsen and Eric Bickel break down what they need to see from him in 2020.
Sources around the league tell Mike Jones if Trent Williams had better representation, this mess with the Redskins would have been sorted out a long, long time ago. Especially with his agent Vince Taylor, Trent proves loyal to a fault.
Trent Williams' agent Vince Taylor speaks exclusively to 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier about his client's ongoing impasses with the Redskins. Taylor sets the record straight about his client's contract demands, saying an offer from another team of $16 million in average annual salary (AAV) would not hold up any deal on their end, despite reports suggesting otherwise.
Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer gives his insight into why the Redskins haven't been able to trade Trent Williams, which starts with Trent's lofty expectations. It's hard to find a buyer who will give up a high-round pick as compensation AND give Williams a new contract that pays him as the top offensive lineman in the NFL.
JP Finlay discusses the Redskins' QB situation with 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier, addressing some uncomfortable truths about the fanbase.
Amari Cooper reportedly turned down a larger offer from the Redskins to return to the Cowboys. Is Dwayne Haskins the reason why the Redskins are having a hard time luring top receivers to Washington? That's what Grant Paulsen is hearing.
Just how huge was Saturday's Capitals win over the Penguins? Neil Greenberg thinks it may have saved Todd Reirden's job.
The Redskins are likely to make a bid for veteran quarterback Philip Rivers once free agency begins, Pro Football Network's Tony Pauline tells The Sports Junkies. What Pauline's hearing on Washington's opinion on Dwayne Haskins and whether it could influence their decision on draft day with the second overall pick.
Trent Williams is "just happy" to be heading towards a resolution nine months after first requesting a trade from the Redskins. The Sports Junkies react to the news of Washington granting Williams permission to seek a trade.
When the Redskins are on the board, Ohio State edge rusher Chase Young just makes too much sense for them to select anyone else with the second overall pick.
The Redskins would be stupid to pass on Tua Tagovailoa, if he’s healthy, in favor of sticking with Dwayne Haskins, Yahoo Sports columnist Dan Wetzel tells Chad Dukes of 106.7 The Fan. Wetzel would liken the situation to when the Bears drafted Mitch Trubisky over Deshaun Watson in 2017.
Stephen Strasburg wanted to shut it down in September 2018. Nationals skipper Dave Martinez wouldn't let him. Martinez tells The Sports Junkies he credits that as the turning point which saw Strasburg transform into a World Series-caliber pitcher.
The Capitals have added a "natural goal scorer" to their third line, Craig Laughlin tells 106.7 The Fan. "You don't lose offense. Once a goal scorer, always a goal scorer."
It won't be easy, and he'll need some luck on his side, but if there's one player capable of eclipsing Wayne Gretzky in career goals, it's Alex Ovechkin, Capitals teammate Carl Hagelin tells 106.7 The Fan.
A year after taking Dwayne Haskins in the 1st round of the NFL Draft, ESPN's Mel Kiper says "there's no doubt" the Washington Redskins should draft quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the No. 2 overall pick this year. "You don't trade the pick, you don't take Chase Young, you take Tua," Kiper said. Grant & Danny have some thoughts about this plan...
Capitals make a huge addition on the cheap before the deadline, acquiring 36-year-old Ilya Kovalchuk from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2020 third-round pick. 106.7 The Fan's Grant & Danny react to the trade, which will reportedly only cost the Caps $78,000.
With his goal in the third period against the Devils, Alex Ovechkin became just the eighth player in NHL history to score 700 career goals. Capitals announcer John Walton commemorates the moment on the radio call.
One critical reason for the Capitals' downward spiral over the last 20-plus game: They're leaving their opponents too much space. Caps analyst Craig Laughlin explains why this is happening, giving one perfect example from their 3-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Ron Rivera has a lot of work to do when it comes to fixing the Washington Redskins roster. So where does that leave veteran pass rusher Ryan Kerrigan? On 106.7 The Fan, Danny Rouhier and Pete Medhurst debate whether the Skins should cut Kerrigan or sign him to an extension.
Chris Russell goes off on Josh Norman in the aftermath of his release from the Redskins, calling Norman a complete "fraud" and saying the Redskins are much better off without him. Russell also shares an insider story about the time Norman tried to prevent Bashaud Breeland from getting another job.
Mike Garafolo discusses what moves could come next after Redskins release Josh Norman, with Jordan Reed and Paul Richardson in the crosshairs next.
Craig Laughlin breaks down what's gone wrong with the Caps over the last 20 games, a trend that has him concerned. "Longer trends in sports are harder to break."
The video has sparked debate all over the internet: Is it right to recline your seat on an airplane? And is it also OK to then punch the headrest on a reclined airplane seat? The fair-minded Sports Junkies have some thoughts and even offered a potential suspect in the case of the mysterious airline seat puncher.
Dean Blandino, the XFL's head of officiating, speaks with 106.7 The Fan's Grant and Danny Thursday about the variety of rule differences that will be enforced in the XFL's inaugural season that fans should know before kickoff. Blandino, who also serves as a rules analyst for Fox Sports' NFL and college football coverage, also gives his take on one of the most scrutinized penalties from Super Bowl LIV, the offensive pass interference call on San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle late in the second quarter.
106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen will handle radio play-by-play duties and former NFL tight end Logan Paulsen will be on color commentary for all DC Defenders games in 2020.
The Sports Junkies like the way Lars Eller plays against Pittsburgh.
Penguins fans...... not so much.
Wizards head coach Scott Brooks discusses Bradley Beal's baffling All-Star snub, telling The Sports Junkies his numbers (38.8 PPG over last seven games alone) speak for themselves.
In an interview with 106.7 The Fan's Chris Russell, Derrius Guice defends his right to visit the White House and take a photo with President Trump, despite the controversy it brings: "I would never pass up an opportunity like that."