The Ricky Cobb Show

Joe Flacco delivers a brutally honest take on the state of the NFL, questioning how the game has changed, the impact of today’s rules, and what football is really supposed to be. From roughing the passer flags to the protection of quarterbacks, Flacco argues that the game has lost something fundamental — and that’s affecting integrity, physicality, and how games are decided. This isn't your average meathead "Football used to be tougher" take, its a REAL conversation about what football ACTUALLY is. Take a listen 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I proved to myself I’m able to dominate the league" said Pro Bowler Shedeur Sanders. While Shedeur may be out of his mind, the bigger deal here is that the Pro Bowl used to mean something. Now it’s a flag football spectacle where players opt out, effort is optional, and even quarterbacks with seven touchdowns and ten interceptions can make the roster. Ricky reacts to Shedeur Sanders’ comments and rips the current version of the NFL Pro Bowl for the joke that it has become. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has not been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In a significant development reported today, Kraft failed to receive the necessary votes for the Class of 2026, marking a major "snub" that coincides with former head coach Bill Belichick also missing out this year. Despite his 14 years of eligibility and reaching the finalist stage for the first time, Kraft fell short of the 40-vote threshold. Ricky Cobbs is calling BS on Spy Gate being one of the reasons for the snub and wonders what this means for Tom Brady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A punch so brutal it didn’t just rock the fighter — it sent his TOUPEE FLYING in one of the most viral boxing clips of the year. The hilarious moment happened during a live fight this past weekend, and fans can’t stop replaying it. Social media exploded as viewers realized the punch didn’t just land — it exposed everything. Subscribe for more viral sports moments and unfiltered reactions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. The Vikings signed Sam Darnold ahead of the 2024 campaign and proceeded to go 14-3, but Adofo-Mensah let Darnold leave in free agency last off-season and fans have been furious ever since watching their QB take another team to the Super Bowl. Ricky Cobb and Super 70s Sports pokes fun at the Vikings like only he can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As backlash grows over Bill Belichick’s lack of support in the Pro Football Hall of Fame voting, the Hall itself is now facing scrutiny after releasing a statement that appeared to threaten voters for how they cast their ballots. Belichick, often called the GREATEST COACH OF ALL TIME, didn’t receive the overwhelming backing many expected — and the response from the Hall has only intensified the controversy. Former NFL stars, including Terrell Owens, who knows firsthand what it’s like to battle Hall of Fame voters, are firing back and questioning the integrity of the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Belichick not being voted in as a first ballot Hall of Famer is one of the most shocking and embarrassing decisions in sports history. The greatest football coach who ever lived — six Super Bowl rings, decades of dominance, and a legacy that defined modern football — somehow didn’t receive enough votes. There is no football argument for this outcome. So what happened? The voters who didn't vote Bill in should be ashamed of themselves and deserve to have their HOF voting rights STRIPPED AWAY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shedeur Sanders was named a Pro Bowl alternate — and it raises serious questions about what the Pro Bowl even means anymore. He didn’t play half the season, struggled when he was on the field, and now finds himself on a list once considered an honor.With so many quarterbacks dropping out due to injuries or declining the invitation, the NFL’s decision to turn to Sanders only further highlights how far the Pro Bowl has fallen. What used to be a meaningful recognition has become a watered-down exhibition — and this selection might be the clearest example yet.At some point, fans are allowed to ask: what’s the standard now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life before NIL was magical in college sports — but what if it existed back then? On The Ricky Cobb Show, fans imagine the money legends like KAREEM ABDUL JABBAR, BO JACKSON, and much more would’ve commanded in today’s NIL era. Viewer comments take this debate to another level, comparing past icons to today’s stars and asking the big question: DID NIL RUIN COLLEGE SPORTS OR SAVE IT? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The leap. The arm talent. The poise. The leadership. The stats are coming, the wins are coming, and the league is about to find out what Patriots fans already know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indiana wasn’t supposed to be here — but Curt Cignetti just delivered the most improbable championship run college sports has ever seen. From a program with no history to a perfect season and a national title, this is the ultimate underdog/feel-good sports story. Indiana’s 16–0 championship season wasn’t built on hype, five-stars, or tradition. It was built on toughness, belief, and a roster of misfits that bought in when no one else believed. In this episode of The Ricky Cobb Show, we break down how Curt Cignetti turned one of college football’s bottom-tier programs into national champions — and why this run may never be repeated, and why it IS the greatest story in the history of college sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ricky Cobb breaks down why the outrage over the Dodgers’ spending is completely misplaced — and why Major League Baseball actually needs a super team right now. Instead of blaming Los Angeles for playing by the rules, maybe the real problem is MLB’s broken economic model, soft salary penalties, and a league that’s been coasting without urgency. Super teams drive ratings, attention, and relevance — something baseball desperately needs in 2026 and beyond. And money doesn't mean you win in October. If a work stoppage is coming, it won’t be because the Dodgers tried to win. It’ll be because MLB refused to fix the system. Don’t hate the Dodgers. Hate the denial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Giants are broken. The culture is off. The identity is gone. But before we even get to the roster or the quarterback, let’s start with something simple: bring back the real Giants helmet — because this franchise has lost its edge in more ways than one. So here’s the real question: 👉 Can John Harbaugh save the Giants the way Bill Parcells once did? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed McCaffrey joins The Ricky Cobb Show for an in-depth conversation about his son, Christian McCaffrey, and the mindset that turned him into one of the most complete players as the San Francisco 49ers travel to Seattle to take on the Seahawks in NFL Divisional Playoff Series. From Christian’s early development to his work ethic, football IQ, and physical preparation, Ed breaks down what separates elite players from everyone else and what it's like to watch your son play in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SHOCKING: Mike Tomlin has stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, officially bringing an end to one of the most stable and debated eras in modern NFL history. A two-time Super Bowl champion and longtime fixture in Pittsburgh, Tomlin’s 19 year tenure was defined by consistency, high expectations, and growing frustration as the Steelers repeatedly fell short in the postseason. With rumors swirling for years about stagnation and mediocrity, this move raises major questions about what went wrong, why now, and what the future holds for one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises. The other question is: where will Tomlin go next? Someone better scoop him up...right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As doubts swirl around his future, Aaron Rodgers steps onto the field with everything stacked against him — questions about his age, his health, and whether this could be the final chapter of a legendary NFL career. Written off yet again, Rodgers faces one more defining moment, and if history has taught us anything, it’s that he never goes out quietly. Is this the last time we’re watching Aaron Rodgers on an NFL field? Or just another chapter in a career built on defying expectations and making it dramatic until the very end? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL playoffs are officially here, and this might be the most wide-open postseason we’ve ever seen. No Pat Mahomes, No Lamar Jackson, its complete madness. Wildcard Weekend kicks off a bracket filled with chaos, unpredictability, and teams that truly believe they can win it all. Buckle up — this year feels like the NFL’s version of the WILD WEST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC is exploring a new feature that could let viewers mute game announcers while still watching live sports. The potential change would give fans more control over how they experience broadcasts — whether they prefer crowd noise, in-stadium sound, or their own commentary. The idea has already sparked debate among sports fans, broadcasters, and media insiders. Would this improve the viewing experience, or hurt the role announcers play in telling the story of the game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd Marinovich — famously known as the “RoboQB” — joins Ricky for a raw and honest conversation about his life in and out of football. Once a USC phenom and first-round NFL Draft pick of the Los Angeles Raiders, Marinovich opens up about the immense pressure of growing up as a quarterback engineered for greatness, his complicated relationship with his father Marv Marinovich, and how that upbringing shaped both his success and struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Ricky says fans and media need to cut LeBron some slack, arguing that longevity at this level comes with real limits, even for one of the greatest players ever. Is load management fair criticism, or common sense for a 41-year-old superstar still carrying a franchise? Ricky breaks down what LeBron’s comments mean for the Lakers, the NBA’s scheduling issues, and why expectations change when you’re still producing at an elite level in year 21. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices