The Craziest NFL MVP Race In YEARS | HARD PASS Ep. #60

The NFL MVP race is CHAOS right now. Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen … the usual names are still in the race, but this season there are some surprising candidates in the mix as well. Drake Maye is officially in the MVP chat. The Patriots rookie is the second favorite at FanDuel, leading the NFL in completion percentage and near the top in passing touchdowns and QBR and it looks like the Patriots have found thier next STAR.

Doug Kezirian breaks down why the MVP race is wide open, who the real contenders are, and why betting markets tell the true story. Media narratives matter, voters are human, and this award is as much about timing and momentum as it is stats! From Baker and Stafford, to Jonathan Taylor and Jalen Hurts flying under the radar, Doug explains which players actually have a path to hardware and which hype trains are about to die down.

Who’s your MVP right now? Drop your pick in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay locked in with the biggest stories in football.

"The MVP race is wide open with several unusual suspects atop the list of candidates, no bigger surprise than New England quaterback Drake Maye" - Doug Kezirian

#football #nfl #patriots #mvp #drakemaye #patrickmahomes #kansascitychiefs #bakermayfield #tampabay #jalenhurts #eagles #superbowl

HARD PASS Ep. #60

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:19 - Huddle Up

🏈 The NFL MVP race is heating up and it’s not just the usual candidates this time around. Drake Maye, the 23-year-old in only his second season, is currently the second favorite for the award. Could he actually be a contender? Doug gives his take on the race so far.

01:40 - Drake Maye's MVP Chances

🏈 Former Patriot Julian Edelman and a former MVP argue their case for Drake Maye’s MVP chances, and Doug responds with his thoughts on why people are buying stock in the Patriots’ young star.

03:52 - Doug Explains Why The MVP Race Is Wide Open

🏈 Doug talks about Jalen Hurts flying under the radar, why team success matters so much, and explains why the MVP race is wide open for the taking.

04:55 - Fans in the Stands

📣 Fans react to Doug’s take on the Ravens not being true Super Bowl contenders, and his take about Victor Wembanyama eventually being in the GOAT debates.

#NFLnews #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #viralNFL #FootballTalk #SportsCommunity

Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

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The Dodgers Are About To Change Baseball FOREVER | HARD PASS Ep. #59

The Dodgers just went back to back and the baseball world is LOSING it. The billion-dollar question … have the Dodgers ruined baseball? Or do other owners just need to step up to the plate and spend money instead of crying about it?

Doug Kezirian breaks down the real conversation behind LA’s dominance. Is it unfair? Are we headed for a lockout next year? Is baseball broken, or are other owners just cheap? Doug dives into payrolls, star power, why the “small market” excuses need to stop, and why investing in your roster isn’t a crime ... it’s what winning franchises do.

From Bryce Harper calling out excuses, to teams choosing not to spend, Doug explains why the Dodgers aren’t the problem, lazy owners are. At the end of the day, everyone gets the same number of players, the same number of outs, and the same chance to compete.

Do you think the Dodgers going back to back is bad for baseball, or do other teams simply need to spend more and take winning seriously? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay tapped in with the biggest conversations in sports.

“The Dodgers are doing things the RIGHT way… don’t blame the Dodgers, blame the other owners!” — Doug Kezirian

#mlb #baseball #mlblockout #dogers #ohtani #mookiebetts #payroll #bluejays #worldseries #toronto

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:18 - Doug Goes Off

⚾️ Doug talks about the Dodgers repeating as World Series champions and all the questions that come with it. From the debate around whether the Dodgers ruined baseball to the potential lockout on the way and more. Doug gives his thoughts!

01:24 - Heat Check

🔥 Social media went CRAZY after the Dodgers secured their second straight World Series title, and the complaints started flooding in about payroll and competitive balance, Doug reacts!

04:00 - How The Dodgers Built This Roster The RIGHT Way

📣 The Dodgers have spent a lot of money to land stars, but other teams could have done more to keep theirs. Doug explains how we got here and why LA deserves credit for doing things the right way.

#SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #MLB #SportsCommunity #MLBNews

Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

💥 Help DKSN grow by liking, commenting, and subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetwork

🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a take.

📣 We want to hear from you!

Hot take? Bold opinion? Drop it in the comments or tag us online.

Your question/comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment!

📬 For inquiries or interviews: DKSportsNetwork@gmail.com

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Are The Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl CONTENDERS Or PRETENDERS? | HARD PASS Ep. 58

Lamar Jackson is BACK, and the former MVP instantly elevates the Baltimore Ravens to another level. Social media was fired up after his dominant return, and fans immediately started talking Super Bowl… but let’s pump the brakes for a second. Doug Kezirian breaks down why the Ravens might NOT be true Super Bowl contenders, even with Lamar Jackson under center 👀

Right now, sportsbooks have the Ravens tied for the fourth-best odds to win the AFC, with the same Super Bowl odds as the Denver Broncos, and even better odds than the 6-2 Patriots, which is wild. Doug explains how that’s possible, what the betting markets are saying, and where Baltimore really stands in the championship landscape.

Do you think the Ravens are legit Super Bowl contenders? Drop your take in the comments, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the biggest stories in sports.

“Lamar Jackson is back to make Baltimore a much better team, and they probably will win the division, but that does not necessarily mean they are good enough to win the Super Bowl.” — Doug Kezirian

#football #nfl #baltimore #ravens #baltimoreravens #lamarjackson #superbowl #afc

HARD PASS Ep. #58

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:15 - Huddle Up

🏈 Lamar Jackson’s return has the Ravens looking like one of the best teams in the league, but Doug breaks down why we still need to be realistic before crowning them Super Bowl contenders

02:02 - Baltimore’s Betting Odds

🏀 Doug looks at the lines for the Ravens to win the AFC North, win the AFC, and win the Super Bowl, and what those odds really mean

04:22 - Why The Ravens COULD Be Super Bowl Contenders

🔥 Doug plays devil’s advocate and lays out the case for why Baltimore and Lamar Jackson could make a legit playoff run

05:04 - Fans in the Stands

📣Fans react to Victor Wembanyama’s GOAT potential and share reasons why he may not reach that level, and Doug responds

#NFLnews #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #viralNFL #FootballTalk #SportsCommunity

Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

💥 Help DKSN grow by liking, commenting, and subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetwork

🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a take.

📣 We want to hear from you!

Hot take? Bold opinion? Drop it in the comments or tag us online.

Your question/comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment!

📬 For inquiries or interviews: DKSportsNetwork@gmail.com

Follow Doug & DKSN:

🐦 Twitter/X: @DougKezirian

📸 Instagram: @DougKezirian

🎵 TikTok: @DougKezirian