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5 min readMyles Garrett is walking a tightrope. Speaking on a podcast with friends and family, the Browns star defensive end addressed the possibility of Aaron Donald coming out of retirement to join the Rams. Garrett said he does not want to pressure Donald, respects that he retired feeling fulfilled after winning a Super Bowl and multiple Defensive Player of the Year awards, but added that if Donald feels the itch for another run, he would be happy to have him. Garrett also claimed the two have not talked yet but "definitely expect to talk soon." The comments are measured, careful, and deliberate — a master class in tiptoeing around a sensitive subject. Garrett does not want to be the guy who interrupts Donald's "spiritual journey through the weight room," as Ben Maller put it. The 35-year-old Donald is currently testing whether his engine has a few more high-speed miles left in it, and he walked away in 2024 with a flawless Hall of Fame resume. Lately, he has been flirting with the idea of a return, and the trade that brought Garrett to the Rams got him thinking about what a defensive line with both of them could look like. Garrett's comments are measured, like baking — you have to measure all the ingredients. He is walking the ultimate tightrope, giving a master class in tiptoeing, choosing his words carefully to avoid being the guy who interrupts Donald's spiritual journey through t
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **Show Open & Advertisements** - A series of pre-recorded ads for Epclusa, The Home Depot, State Farm, and Ebglis play before the show begins.
- 2 (03:05) **Hour 1 Kickoff & Topic Tease** - Ben Maller opens the live show, thanks listeners, and teases the three main topics: Myles Garrett on Aaron Donald, Todd Bowles on Vita Vea, and Frank Reich praising Geno Smith.
- 3 (08:00) **Myles Garrett on a Potential Aaron Donald Return** - Ben analyzes Myles Garrett's measured comments about the possibility of Aaron Donald coming out of retirement to join the Rams.
- 4 (11:43) **Todd Bowles' Indifference to Vita Vea's Hold-In** - Ben discusses Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles' nonchalant reaction to Vita Vea skipping mandatory minicamp due to a contract dispute.
- 5 (15:16) **Frank Reich's Praise of Geno Smith** - Ben reacts to Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich's glowing comments about quarterback Geno Smith, calling the praise "fresh bull crap."
- 6 (20:50) **Show Interaction & Listener Comments** - Ben reads listener messages, including a take on the Geno Smith praise and a note about a minor league baseball player.
- 7 (33:06) **Mike Breen to Scale Back, MC Knicks Parade** - Ben reports that legendary Knicks broadcaster Mike Breen will MC the team's championship parade, drawing comparisons to Joe Davis' similar role for the Dodgers.
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Ben Maller talks about Myles Garrett's comments on a possible Aaron Donald return to the Rams, Bucs coach Todd Bowles being indifferent about DT Vita Vea's "hold in" during OTAs, Jets OC Frank Reich praising Geno Smith, and much more!
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