The Right Time with Bomani Jones

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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Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for another version of Foxworth Friday...somewhere..

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They kick off the Show by talking about the Philadelphia 76ers beating the New York Knicks on NBA opening night & LeBron's "homecoming"

Later, they break down Jalen Hurts being out for the year and what went wrong with the Eagles mishandling his injury and what it means for the future of the organization.

Finally, they discuss everything surrounding the NFL being in Paris this week, the incident at the Titans facility, and what's next for Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders this season.
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Bomani Jones opens The Right Time by breaking down Jay-Z's carefully constructed legacy, his place among hip-hop's greatest rappers, and whether his catalog will connect with the average Super Bowl viewer.
Then ESPN's Vinnie Goodwill joins Bomani in studio to preview the NBA season, beginning with the defending champion New York Knicks. Can Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks repeat, or will James Dolan's financial decisions create problems before the season even gets going?
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Bomani and Vinnie also debate whether the Philadelphia 76ers can win the Eastern Conference, how much LeBron James has left, and whether Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball can make the Minnesota Timberwolves the most entertaining team in basketball.
Plus, the guys discuss Victor Wembanyama's MVP potential, the Oklahoma City Thunder's championship chances, Cooper Flagg and Larry Bird comparisons, Giannis Antetokounmpo in Miami, Kawhi Leonard's legacy, the Detroit Pistons, and why Bomani thinks Jaylen Brown stole his idea for having a personal harpist.
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On this episode of The Right Time with Bomani Jones, Bomani opens with the serious news about Jalen Hurts' blood clots and the uncertainty surrounding his football future. With the Eagles facing major questions at quarterback, could Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys actually win the NFC East despite their own struggles? Bomani breaks down Dallas' disappointing offense against Jordan Love and the Packers, the Eagles' options with Tanner McKee, and why the NFC East might be the worst division in football.
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Elsewhere in the NFL, Bomani takes aim at the growing Matthew Stafford Hall of Fame narrative as Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams fall to 2-4 following a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Can Stafford really elevate a struggling roster? Plus, the surprising Cleveland Browns lead the AFC North, Josh Allen delivers another highlight-reel performance against the Raiders, and Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert's Los Angeles Chargers remain winless.
Later, Bomani reacts to the proposed expansion of the College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams, questioning who actually benefits, whether the additional games will be competitive, and what the changes could mean for the SEC Championship Game and the future of college football.
Plus, newly revealed information about a possible missing murder weapon in the O.J. Simpson case has Bomani questioning the prosecution all over again — and somehow makes Fat Joe look like the most credible storyteller alive.
The show wraps with listener voicemails about Mike Norvell's situation at Florida State, the chaos inside LSU athletics, and more.
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Bomani Jones breaks down Texas’ loss to Florida, Alabama’s defeat against Tennessee, Georgia’s surprising stumble, and a chaotic college football Saturday
Bomani starts with the Texas Longhorns and the growing criticism of Arch Manning. How much responsibility belongs to Arch, and how much belongs to the coach who recruited him and was supposed to develop him? Bomani questions the expectations surrounding Manning, explains why Sarkisian deserves more scrutiny and weighs whether benching Arch would actually solve anything.
Then, they discuss Ohio State’s close win over Indiana, Curt Cignetti’s coaching and what Ryan Day’s team showed against the Hoosiers. With Ohio State facing a quarterback injury, how much can the Buckeyes ask of Jeremiah Smith? Plus, Bomani has an unconventional explanation for Indiana’s missed opportunity in the end zone.
In the SEC, Alabama’s loss to Tennessee raises questions about Kalen DeBoer, the Crimson Tide’s playoff outlook and what Alabama fans should expect after Nick Saban. If fans want a coaching change, who would actually want the job? Bomani also examines Georgia’s unexpected loss, Kirby Smart’s remarkable consistency and why avoiding bad losses is harder than the great coaches make it look.
The conversation continues with Ole Miss’ dominant performance against Missouri and Trinidad Chambliss’ play, followed by Miami’s double-overtime escape against Florida State. Bomani explains what makes Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney such a dangerous quarterback–receiver combination—and why Mario Cristobal still makes him nervous.
They also react to BYU beating Notre Dame, what that result means for the Big 12 and how NIL, talent distribution and the College Football Playoff are reshaping the sport. Finally, Bomani discusses Colorado’s competitive loss to Utah, Deion Sanders’ quarterback change and the costly late mistake that spoiled a potential comeback.
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