Jalen Hurts Deserved BETTER Than This

Jalen Hurts deserved BETTER than this. 3x Super Bowl champion Willie McGinest joins Matt Barnes on ALL THE SMOKE Unplugged to weigh in on Jalen Hurts' frightening health scare, the questions surrounding his medical clearance, and the hot takes that came BEFORE the full story was known. Willie calls out Michael Robinson's comments, reveals Bill Belichick's no-nonsense locker room rule, and gets into the responsibility of NFL media. Plus, Matt raises questions about Adam Schefter's ties to the gambling industry, Willie gives Brock Purdy his flowers, weighs in on Shedeur Sanders' future in Cleveland, and reveals the toughest offensive lineman he EVER faced. Then, CJ Miles joins Matt for a loaded NBA season preview. The two get into Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball's new-look Timberwolves, the Knicks' title defense, Giannis in Miami, and Utah's young core featuring CJ's godson, Keyonte George. CJ also makes his Rookie of the Year pick, warns the NBA about the San Antonio Spurs, and looks back on his own rookie season. 0:00 Willie McGinest Joins Unplugged: USC vs. UCLA 4:35 Jalen Hurts' Health Scare & Media Backlash 13:40 Matt Questions Adam Schefter's Gambling Ties 16:29 Brock Purdy & the Undefeated 49ers 23:04 What's WRONG With the Rams? 27:40 Deshaun Watson & Shedeur Sanders' Future 32:13 Myles Garrett, Aaron Donald & Willie's Toughest Matchups 44:26 CJ Miles Joins Unplugged: Utah's Young Core 52:16 Anthony Edwards & LaMelo Ball's New-Look Timberwolves 58:46 Knicks Title Defense, KAT & Giannis in Miami 1:03:44 Rookie of the Year Picks & the West's Best Teams 1:11:36 CJ Miles Remembers His Rookie Year vs. the Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices