The Right Time with Bomani Jones

Bomani Jones and Dominique Foxworth are back for Foxworth Friday on The Right Time, breaking down Lamar Jackson's unusual power with the Baltimore Ravens, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive problems, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, Deshaun Watson's comeback, and Ernie Johnson's retirement from Inside the NBA.
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First, Bomani and Dominique discuss the WNBA Finals scheduling controversy and the outrage surrounding a daytime championship game. They explore whether the league could have handled the situation differently and why conversations surrounding women's basketball have become so contentious.

Then it's time for the NFL. With the Baltimore Ravens preparing to face the Buffalo Bills, the guys examine Lamar Jackson's injury situation and the extraordinary control he has over his career. Dominique explains why Lamar's approach to contracts, communication, and team relationships differs from nearly every other quarterback in the NFL. They also discuss the Ravens' defensive struggles and Marlon Humphrey.

The Chicago Bears are making moves, with Jeffery Simmons joining their defense and Caleb Williams continuing to show improvement under Ben Johnson. Bomani and Dominique discuss whether Chicago is becoming a legitimate contender before turning to the undefeated Minnesota Vikings, the Detroit Lions, Jared Goff, and concerns about Jahmyr Gibbs' workload.

Could Deshaun Watson actually win NFL Comeback Player of the Year? The guys examine the Cleveland Browns' surprising record, Watson's future, and the uncomfortable questions surrounding his potential resurgence.

Plus, Dominique explains why adding another wide receiver won't automatically fix Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. The real issue, he argues, is their ability to establish the run against elite defenses.

Finally, Bomani and Dominique celebrate Ernie Johnson's remarkable career following his retirement announcement. They discuss why Ernie became such a beloved figure on Inside the NBA alongside Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenny Smith, what makes the show's chemistry so special, and whether Adam Lefkoe is the natural successor.
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Bomani Jones is joined by Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated.

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First, they discuss Dan Lanning's struggles with Oregon this season, and how much time he will get to turn things around in Eugene. They also get to LIncoln Riley's job status at USC and whether or not they will move on from him if the rest of the year goes poorly.

After the break, they get into the angst surround Arch Manning and Steve Sarkisian at Texas and who is to blame for that partnership not being more successful. Finally, they react to the latest drama surrounding Deion Sanders at Colorado and discuss their memories of former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown.
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Twenty-five years after Barry Bonds hit a record-breaking 73 home runs in 2001, Bomani Jones and Jason Goff revisit one of the most extraordinary seasons in MLB history on Time Machine Tuesday.
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Bomani and Jason break down Bonds' remarkable statistics, his dominance with the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants, and the incredible four-year stretch from 2001 to 2004 that produced numbers baseball may never see again. They explain why Bonds was already an all-time great before the steroid allegations and revisit the 1998 home run chase involving Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa that helped change the course of baseball history.

The conversation also examines the media's treatment of Bonds, the role of performance-enhancing drugs throughout baseball, and the double standards that shaped the legacies of the steroid era's biggest stars.

Plus, Bomani and Jason discuss why Chicago Cubs fans turned on Sammy Sosa while San Francisco Giants fans continued embracing Barry Bonds, the difference between Bonds and Ken Griffey Jr., and why Bonds remains one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in sports history.
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Bomani Jones breaks down another wild NFL weekend, including Dan Campbell's controversial fourth-down decision in the Detroit Lions' win over the Green Bay Packers. While encouraged by the team's progress but isn't buying every explanation for Dan Campbell's aggressive fourth-down decision. He also discusses the Seattle Seahawks beating the Kansas City Chiefs, JJ McCarthy's shocking performance, and the surprising 5-2 Cleveland Browns.

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Later, Bomani examines some surprising early-season developments in the NBA, including the growing tension between former Boston Celtics teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. abd what's happening with the New York Knicks. Bomani discusses the controversy surrounding championship rings for team employees, James Dolan's spending decisions, and the strange atmosphere around the organization.

Finally, Bomani explains why the Atlanta Dream's difficulty securing a larger arena for the WNBA Finals should be celebrated as evidence of the league's growth rather than treated solely as a failure. He also reacts to Nicki Minaj's appearance at a Donald Trump rally and the unsettling possibility of autonomous AI agents accessing bank accounts.

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What’s wrong with Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks? Mina Kimes joins Bomani Jones on The Right Time, to break down Seattle’s offensive struggles—and why Bomani still isn’t backing down from his skepticism about Darnold.
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Bomani and Mina discuss whether Darnold is holding the Seahawks back, why Seattle’s offense has become too dependent on Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and how much the team misses Kenneth Walker III. Would turning to Drew Lock actually solve anything, or do the problems go deeper than the quarterback?

Then, they examine Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, Walker’s impact on the running game, and concerns about the Chiefs’ wide receivers. They also discuss the Los Angeles Rams’ disappointing offense, Matthew Stafford, and what’s going wrong with Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos.

Plus, has Justin Herbert’s situation with the Los Angeles Chargers finally broken him? Bomani and Mina explore his struggles, the toll of repeated hits, and why evaluating quarterback regression is so difficult. They also get into the Detroit Lions’ defensive problems, Jared Goff and Jahmyr Gibbs, Caleb Williams’ improvement, and Bryce Young changing the conversation in Carolina.

Finally, they discuss the Giants’ Jameis Winston–JJ McCarthy decision, Kyler Murray’s fit in Minnesota, and why Brian Flores’ Vikings defense continues to stand out.
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