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5 min read"Great Googly Moogly." The NFL is back — kind of. The Hall of Fame game kicked off the exhibition schedule in Canton, Ohio, and with it came the annual overreaction machine. Ben Maller, host of The Ben Maller Show on Fox Sports Radio, devoted the first hour of his August 7th program to three football stories: the debut of Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck, the broadcast debut of former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin on NBC, and the post-firing media tour of ex-Bills coach Sean McDermott. The throughline is skepticism toward early narratives — whether they involve a rookie's preseason performance, a coach's smooth transition to TV, or a fired coach's attempt to shape his legacy.
Carson Beck and the Limits of a Preseason Glow-Up
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What you'll learn
- 1 (06:00) **NFL Preseason Kickoff & Carson Beck Hype** - Ben introduces the Hall of Fame game and the overreaction to Cardinals rookie QB Carson Beck's performance.
- 2 (14:03) **Mike Tomlin's NBC Debut** - Ben reviews the former Steelers coach's first appearance on the network's new studio team, calling it a major upgrade.
- 3 (17:23) **Sean McDermott's Post-Buffalo Media Tour** - Ben analyzes the former Bills coach's public comments, arguing he's desperately seeking credit and a new job.
- 4 (38:20) **NFL Player Indecent Exposure at an Arcade** - Ben plays a guessing game about former Rams WR Stedman Bailey, who was caught on camera with a woman at a Florida mall arcade.
- 5 (41:40) **NFL Murder Mystery: Alleged Scammer Found Dead** - Ben briefly mentions a 24-year-old man from Philadelphia whose body was discovered in New Jersey, part of a scheme targeting NFL players with bogus website investments.
- 6 (42:49) **Who Am I Game: Worst MLB Manager** - Ben presents the trivia question: a manager with a .393 winning percentage, the worst among 216 managers with 700+ games.
- 7 Standout Quotes
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Show Notes
Ben Maller talks about Carson Beck dominating the Hall of Fame Game for the Cardinals and whether or not this is impressive, the first impressions of Mike Tomlin on NBC, Sean McDermott's comments on his time in Buffalo, and much more!
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