Today’s word of the day is ‘Wagner’ as in Jack Wagner as in All I need is just a little more time as in the New England Patriots have officially been eliminated from the NFL playoff hunt. Woof. Bill Belichick is in his first season without Tom Brady in a very long time. This is the first time since 2008 the Patriots won’t be in the playoffs and what thoughts are going through Bill Belichick’s head? Let’s discuss. BREAKING! David Tepper and the Carolina Panthers have fired their GM Marty Hurney. ...
Dec 21, 2020•48 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘smoke’ as in where there’s smoke there’s fire as in NBA saw smoke and found a massive fire. Los Angeles Clippers executive Jerry West is being sued by a man for $2.5M. WHAT!? Johnny Wilkes says that he helped West land Kawhi Leonard and that West promised him big money for landing him. Now the NBA is investigating this situation. What a mess. So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me why the NFL and CBS would team up to produce a broadcast direct towards kids. Ni...
Dec 18, 2020•48 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘overdue’ as in finally as in should have happened ages ago as in MLB has elevated the Negro League to major league status. What does this mean and why is it happening now (0:06)? What is the NFL doing right now? Roger Goodell held some more virtual meetings. He said some things. He did some things. How exciting (13:47)!? What is the Hall of Fame for? Word came out that Omar Vizquel has been accused of years of domestic violence. It’s his 4th year of candidacy on the b...
Dec 17, 2020•49 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘tis the season’ as in tis the season to be jolly as in tis the season for Christmas as in tis the season for Winter Meetings as in tis the season for Scott Boras to be back! What did he have to say? He talked MLB teams ‘making money’, the universal DH, free agent signings! 90 minutes of content (0:06)! Christmas has come early for Nothing Personal! MLB season may be delayed. Spring Training could be delayed. What are the chances everything is delayed (17:40)? Review -...
Dec 16, 2020•49 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘enlightened’ as in an epiphany as in ah, that makes sense as in Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan says he felt enlightened after speaking with Native Americans about the name. Now? Now you’re enlightened? Or now you started talking to Native Americans about the offensiveness of the name? Let’s take a look at his statement (0:06). Roger Goodell came out and said the NFL players would not skip the vaccine line. Sorry, NHL and NBA (12:00)! So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? ...
Dec 15, 2020•49 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘CBT’ no, not CBD oil, but CBT! As in Cleveland Baseball Team. The Cleveland Indians will finally change its name. After years and years and years of protests by Native Americans, the team has decided it was time. Why now? Why this year? Because it was time. So what happens next? Just like the Washington Football Team - Cleveland will have some work to do (0:06). Alan Horwitz spent $1M at Johnny Bench’s auction and returned all the memorabilia he bought back to Bench. ...
Dec 14, 2020•49 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘country’ as in country music as in Nashville, TN, as in Nashville wanted a baseball team and Dave Dombrowski was supposed to be the guy that got the team there. Well, now he’s been hired as the president of baseball ops for the Philadelphia Phillies. Wait! I thought he was committed to Nashville! How did this happen? Was this a mistake (0:06)? Los Angeles Clippers signed Paul George to a massive 4-year, $176M extension! Holy smokes! Why did a team that’s as dysfunctio...
Dec 11, 2020•49 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘over’ as in we’ve used that before as in Coca fell asleep and let me use the same word I’ve used before. Just kidding. We’ll go with ‘minor’ as the word of the day as in Minor League Baseball as in what is going on with the MiLB. Let’s have an honest discussion about what’s been happening with teams losing their affiliates, changing cities, changing teams, everything (0:06). Review - Set It Up (37:15). New York Mets are ready to sign everyone. The biggest and baddest ...
Dec 10, 2020•48 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘over’ as in it’s all over as in it’s finished as in Dez Bryant said his season was over. Why? Bryant was pulled off the field during warmups because he tested positive for COVID. How did this happen? The Baltimore Ravens got an inconclusive test from Dez Bryant, but the PCR test at the field was positive. So how did the game go on? How was it possible Dez Bryant wasn’t in close contact with teammates (0:06)? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the Van...
Dec 09, 2020•49 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘space’ as in astronauts as in spaceships as in Rockets as in the Houston Rockets as in James Harden did not show up to training camp. Remember when we talked about new head coach Stephen Silas saying he was giving Harden space? Remember when we said that would be a nightmare? Remember when we told you there was no space, but Harden just not answering the phone? This has become a complete mess (0:06). The New York Jets have fired defensive coordinator Gregg Williams th...
Dec 08, 2020•49 min
'The Early Edge: A Daily SportsLine Betting Podcast' debuts on Thursday, December 10. Download and subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and whenever else podcasts are found to get the first episode in your feed as soon as it is released! Looking for the best picks against the spread, sharp action on the total and props you can take to the ticket window? Join Jonathan Coachman on the Early Edge as he speaks with the best handicappers to preview every day’s biggest games in 10 minutes or fewe...
Dec 08, 2020•1 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘manipulation’ as in cleverly or unfairly controlling or influencing someone as in the Big Ten has decided to just change the rules this far into the season. Why would they do that? Why would the Big Ten change the rules now? Because there’s a chance undefeated Ohio State won’t make the conference championship game (0:06). The ACC did something similar by just canceling the last game of the season for Notre Dame and Clemson so now they have a bye week before the ACC ti...
Dec 07, 2020•49 min
MLB/NHL Network host Adnan Virk joins Nothing Personal for a Samson Sit-Down. He talks working for MLB Network, fallout from ESPN, and his love of film. Virk is also the host of his own podcast 'Cinephile' which you can find on Apple Podcasts. -------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Spo...
Dec 05, 2020•52 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘ghosted’ as in a ghost as in disappearing as in someone talks to you and then poof (!) they just disappear and you never hear from them again. What are we talking about? New Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas says that he’s giving James Harden some space…. SPACE! We think that’s a very polite way of saying James Harden won’t respond. Harden demanded a trade, Russell Westbrook got traded, and now Harden has to play with John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins who have col...
Dec 04, 2020•49 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘max’ as in the most as in the most you can get paid as in what LeBron James and Anthony Davis just signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. Why would LeBron sign just a 2-year extension? Is it age? Is it for the money? Is it because his son could be in the NBA when this deal runs out? A lot of interesting things to think about (0:06). Let’s update some Wait To See positions that we’ve taken in the past (8:10). IF you sign a player to a bad contract you better know how to T...
Dec 03, 2020•49 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘tender’ as in chicken tender as in ballpark tenders as in the tender deadline is here in MLB. What exactly does it mean? It means there could be a record number of free agents on the market in Major League Baseball (0:06). The New York Mets did it! Hurray, Steve Cohen! The Mets went out and signed reliever Trevor May and Mets fans are losing their collective minds. They think this is the moment where everything goes their way. Is this the sign of big free agent signin...
Dec 02, 2020•49 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘misplaced’ as in where did I put it as in I thought I put this somewhere else as in Will Fuller said his trust was misplaced with a doctor! Excuse me! After testing positive for a PED, Will Fuller said it was the doctor’s fault! Excuse me! So Fuller was suspended for six games or the rest of the season, and to make things worse… it’s a contract year! His teammate Bradley Roby was ALSO suspended six games for PED use (0:06). Uh oh! Let’s go to PR School 101. Bears head...
Dec 01, 2020•49 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘fire drill’ as in it’s time to get moving as in panic as in the Baltimore Ravens are scurrying around trying to figure out what in the world went wrong inside the lockeroom. It all started with a strength coach breaking protocols, which led to an outbreak, which led to 20 players testing positive, which led to the NFL moving the game from Thursday to Sunday to now Tuesday. Why is the NFL trying so hard to get this game played against the Pittsburgh Steelers (0:06)? So...
Nov 30, 2020•50 min
David Samson turns on the mic to give you a bonus mailbag episode with questions generated from 5-star reviews left on Apple Podcasts. David answers everything baseball and non-baseball related. -------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/ To h...
Nov 24, 2020•49 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘Dabo’ as in Dabo Swinney as in Clemson’s head football coach felt the need to ignite the flames against Florida State on Sunday. The two teams were supposed to play on Saturday, but the game was postponed after medical expert from both teams couldn’t agree on playing. Dabo came out and said that this was cancelled because Florida State was making up excuses to not play Clemson. Excuse me (0:06)? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if I agree with the Miami ...
Nov 23, 2020•49 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘freedom’ as in being able to do what you want as in being able to say what you want as in what Kelly Stafford is learning about the consequences of this. Kelly is the wife of Lions QB Matthew Stafford. She took to Instagram yesterday and had some sort of take on living in Michigan right now during the pandemic. It was deleted and an apology was posted. What can we learn about this (0:06)? What are the New York Knicks doing right now? They’ve waived every player on the...
Nov 20, 2020•49 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘Cano cannot’ as in Cano cannot help himself as in Cano Cannot get into Cooperstown now as in Cano Cannot play next season. For the second time in his career he has been suspended for PED use. SO what’s going on in the Mets front office now that this suspension cleared $24M off the books? Celebrating (0:06). NBA Draft was last night! Did you watch? Did you see it? Daryl Morey already has his fingerprints all over the 76ers. Trades, trades, trades! Morey sent Al Horford...
Nov 19, 2020•48 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘rainman’ as in the movie with Dustin Hoffman as in Theo Epstein doesn’t really know what he wants, but everything sounds good. Will he take off 2021? Probably not. Does he want to sit out 2021? Probably. Will he be the New York Mets president of baseball ops? Probably (0:06). SO what’s going on with Cody Bellinger? You guys remember the Dodgers won the World Series, but there was almost a major disaster when Bellinger hit a home run and then dislocated his shoulder ce...
Nov 18, 2020•49 min
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operation Theo Epstein has officially stepped down today after nine seasons with the club. Under his guidance the Cubs won its first World Series in 108 years in 2016. So what is next for Theo Epstein? Well, there is a team in New York that has a new billionaire owner that promised his fans that they'd win a World Series in the next 3-5 years. What's next for the Chicago Cubs? #waittosee -------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is availab...
Nov 17, 2020•16 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘beard’ as in facial hair as in The Beard as in James Harden. Everyone knows James Harden because of his beard. Well, Harden wants out of Houston in the worst way possible. Houston lost its coach, fired its GM, and now can lose its superstar. NBA players, especially these superstars, have so much control over everything. So what can the Houston Rockets do? Is there anyway to keep him happy and keep him in Houston? Or is he Brooklyn bound (0:06)? So You Wanna Talk To Sa...
Nov 17, 2020•49 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘glass ceiling’ as in breaking the glass ceiling as in raising up the ranks as in the Miami Marlins made a big time hire on Friday by hiring Kim Ng. She becomes the first female GM in the four major US sports. Let’s take a look at why Derek Jeter made this hire and what it means for the future (0:06). The NFL diversity rule is an interesting one. Teams will now get draft picks if a minority coach or GM is hired AWAY from their team. That’s right. Teams can get up to th...
Nov 16, 2020•48 min
11-year MLB veteran Logan Morrison joins David Samson for a Samson Sit-Down. They discuss how COVID impacted the 2020 season, the dangers of using social media, the upcoming CBA battle between MLB and the MLBPA, and how players rooted against the Tampa Bay Rays. -------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To wat...
Nov 12, 2020•51 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘presser’ as in the New York Mets held a press conference yesterday to introduce Steve Cohen. He used his time to talk about how bad he wants to win, spending money, getting the best players, wanting a World Series within 3-5 years; it was everything a Mets fan would want to hear. Was it all the right things to say? Maybe. What about Sandy Alderson? What did he have to say (0:06). On Tuesday’s show we talked about Tony La Russa and his DUI arrest… then what happened af...
Nov 11, 2020•49 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘sleeping’ as falling asleep as in being asleep at the wheel as in Tony La Russa was charged with a DUI just one day before being named manager of the Chicago White Sox. What happened here? It’s now the 2nd time La Russa has been charged with a DUI. The White Sox said they knew about this arrest prior to hiring him as manager. Now people want him gone. What will the White Sox and Jerry Reinsdorf do (0:06)? Rob Manfred is getting some bad publicity right now for an anno...
Nov 10, 2020•49 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘cause’ no not because or not cause something will happen; this is as in terminating a contract for cause. Former Houston Astros president Jeff Luhnow is suing the Houston Astros. The Astros fired Luhnow for cause and he says it was a breach in his contract saving the team from having to pay him $22M. More and more drama in Houston. So what is cause? What would allow a team to fire someone for cause (0:06)? The Washington Nationals have already invited new President-el...
Nov 09, 2020•49 min
