Hour 2 - Inching Closer and Closer

June 10, 2026

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The Ben Maller Show: Hour 2 — Inching Closer and Closer

Aaron Donald might be coming back. Adam Schefter told the world it's "more likely than not" that the future Hall of Fame defensive tackle returns to the Los Angeles Rams for the 2026 season, and Ben Maller is skeptical of the phrasing. "More likely than not" is a civil court standard — preponderance of the evidence, just over 50% — and Maller calls it "a coward's way of saying yes without saying yes." The Rams are reportedly willing to let Donald skip games, only playing home games and key divisional matchups, which Maller notes is not how the NFL typically does business. But the real recruitment magnet is Myles Garrett, now a Ram, and Donald has admitted that the idea of playing alongside Garrett has him thinking. Donald is still working out like a madman, and Maller thinks the smart money says he returns unless he "pops a tire" — though he dislikes the idea of Donald skipping training camp entirely.

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1 (06:18) **Aaron Donald Return Rumors Heat Up** - Adam Schefter reports it's "more likely than not" the retired defensive tackle returns to the Rams, with a possible plan to let him skip weaker games.
2 (12:42) **Kyler Murray Complains About Split Reps** - The Vikings QB laments sharing practice snaps with J.J. McCarthy, saying it puts him behind in learning the new offense.
3 (16:37) **Jets Shut Out of Prime Time for First Time Since 2007** - The New York Jets have zero primetime games scheduled for the 2026 season, joining the Raiders, Dolphins, Cardinals, and Titans.
4 (22:25) **Listener Calls and Banter** - The show opens the phone lines, taking calls and reading messages on topics including the Aaron Donald return, the World Cup, and a "fluffer nutter" sandwich.
5 (29:13) **NFL Bookham Update: Another Rams Arrest** - An offensive lineman for the Rams is arrested for a domestic violence incident, marking the third such arrest in the NFL in recent weeks.
6 (39:33) **Instant Trivia: Catchers' Hot Starts** - Ben poses a trivia question about catchers who have reached 70+ hits, 15+ home runs, 40+ runs, and 20+ walks through 60 games.
7 (46:18) **Maller to the Third Degree** - A rapid-fire segment covering three topics: AJ Brown's legacy in Philadelphia, the Toronto Blue Jays' struggles, and expectations for the Giants under Brian Burns.

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Show Notes

Ben Maller talks about reports saying "it's more likely than not" that Aaron Donald is returning to the Rams, Kyler Murray complaining about having to share reps on the Vikings, Aaron Glenn saying the Jets have to earn the right for prime time TV, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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