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Balzer has spent more than 40 years covering professional sports. Balzer started covering football for Newsweekly in 1977 before moving to St. Louis to work for The Sporting News. Balzer has won six writing awards in the Pro Football Writers of America competition and currently works as a host on SiriusXM NFL Radio.
 

Brooks is a Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion who spent 14 seasons in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1995 – 2008. An 11-time Pro-Bowler, Brooks was named Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2000 and won Defensive Player of the Year in 2002. Today, Brooks is an analyst for ESPN and SiriusXM NFL Radio.
 

Brown is a Pro Football Hall of Famer who played 17 years in the NFL from 1988 – 2004. After winning the Heisman Trophy at Notre Dame, the first wide receiver to win the award, Brown played 16 seasons with the Oakland Raiders, during which he was selected to nine Pro Bowls. Brown now works as a host on SiriusXM NFL Radio.
 

Carucci’s opinions pack a punch that have garnered numerous honors during his 26 seasons of covering the NFL. Carucci is the author of several books, including the bestseller Do You Love Football?!, co-written with John Gruden. Currently, he is a writer, blogger, and radio host for the Buffalo News. Vic host “Press Coverage” on Saturday mornings.

Davis is a color analyst who has had an extensive career in the football world. Davis joined Fox Sports as a college football analyst in 1997 before moving to their NFL crew full-time in 2015. He also serves as the color commentator for the Madden video game franchise, a role he has held since 2016. Davis hosts Late Hits on SiriusXM NFL Radio.
 

Mark spent 16 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an executive, including serving as their General Manager from 2009-2013. Prior to joining the Buccaneers, he spent time in the Kansas Chiefs Personnel Department and is a graduate of the University of Kansas.

Zig Fracassi is a sports talk radio veteran who brings 20 years of national, local, and satellite experience to the table, having covered the Buffalo Bills. Callers should bring up anything about the history of the NFL or something “Dallas Cowboys-related” to really get him going. Follow Zig Fracassi on Twitter. 

Former MVP Quarterback Rich Gannon was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round (98th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft.  Gannon played 18 seasons and was a member of four NFL teams altogether, going on from the Vikings to play for Washington, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Oakland Raiders.  He passed for over 28,000 yards and had 180 career touchdown passes.  He was named the NFL MVP during the 2002 season and led the Oakland Raiders to Super Bowl 37.   Hear Gannon on The SiriusXM Blitz, noon–3 pm ET on SiriusXM NFL Radio and he is also an analyst for the CBS Sports Network.

Former NFL quarterback Gradkowski was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round (194th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. Gradkowski was a member of six NFL teams altogether, going on from the Buccaneers to play for the St. Louis Rams, Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals, and Pittsburgh Steelers. He attended college at the University of Toledo.

Haley spent 21 seasons as a coach in the NFL across seven different teams. As the offensive coordinator of the Arizona Cardinals in 2008, Haley led the team’s offense to an NFC Championship. He spent three seasons as a head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2009 – 2011. He last served as the offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in 2018.
 

Hopkins was selected by the Houston Oilers in the first round of the 1993 NFL Draft, and played left tackle 13 NFL seasons for the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans. He played in Super Bowl XXXIV, was a two-time Pro Bowler, and made All-Pro in 2000. Hopkins announced his retirement from football in 2006. He and Steve McNair were the last players left from the Houston Oilers.

Torry Holt is a Super Bowl champion, seven-time Pro Bowler, and one of the greatest wide receivers of all time. Holt joined SiriusXM in 2017 to co-host The Opening Drive on SiriusXM NFL Radio and contributes to SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio. 

As a former coach, scout, and front office executive for several NFL teams, Kirwan’s insider knowledge of the NFL provides him with a laser-guided perspective on what’s going on in the world of football. After the NFL, Kirwan became a regular contributor to CNNSI and a senior analyst for NFL.com. Follow Pat Kirwan on Twitter. 

Former Quarterback Ryan Leaf was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the first round with the 2^nd pick overall of the 1998 NFL Draft.  Leaf attended Washington State University and was a First-Team All-American at Washington State and was the Pac-10 Offensive Player of The Year in 1997.  He finished 3^rd in the Heisman Trophy voting that season.  He played four seasons in the NFL between San Diego and the Dallas Cowboys.  Hear Leaf on SiriusXM NFL Radio and on SiriusXM College Sports Radio as well as Pac-12 Radio on SiriusXM.  He is also a part of ESPN's College Football broadcasting team.   

After serving as an associate producer for Around the NFL on the MSG Network, Dan started the weekly publication Jets Confidential, about the New York Jets. The weekly newspaper features his Whispers column—a must read for Jets fans. Dan also covered the Jets for NY1 and MSG Sportsdesk.

Lekas hosts The Opening Drive on SiriusXM NFL Radio. After graduating from Susquehanna University, Lekas joined Sporting News Radio where he served as co-host of The Morning Show. He also works as a host for Mad Dog Sports Radio. Bill hosts our signature show, “The Sunday Drive” during the NFL Season (Sundays 12-8 pm, ET)
 

Lofton is a Pro Football Hall of Famer who spent 16 seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver. Lofton was drafted by the Greenbay Packers in the first round of the 1978 draft and went on to reach eight pro bowls and catch more than 14,000 yards. After retiring, Lofton began a broadcasting career and currently hosts on SiriusXM NFL Radio.
 

Alex Marvez is entering his 25th season covering the NFL as a beat writer, television reporter, and author. Marvez has been a SiriusXM NFL Radio host for more than a decade. He is also a Pro Football Hall of Fame voter and past president of the Pro Football Writers of America. Marvez hosts Late Hits.

Lance Medow joined SiriusXM in 2009 and has served in a variety of roles, including update anchor and play-by-play announcer. He hosts Nightcap on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio. In addition to his work for SiriusXM, Medow  serves as the Pre/Half/Post Game Host for the New York Giants Radio Network and a play-by-play announcer for Columbia University Athletics/Ivy League Digital Network. He’s also done work for ESPN Radio, MTV, MLB.com, and Westwood One.

McCaffrey spent 13 seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver after being drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 1991 draft. McCaffrey also played for the 49ers and Broncos, collecting 55 touchdowns during his tenure in the league. In December 2019, he was hired as the head football coach at Northern Colorado University.
 

Selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth-round of the 1994 NFL draft, Miller threw for 6,387 yards and 36 TDs during his nine-year pro career. Miller led the Chicago Bears to the 2001 playoffs with an 11–2 regular season record as a starter and still ranks among Michigan State’s all-time passing leaders. Miller co-hosts SiriusXM NFL Radio’s Movin the Chains with Pat Kirwan. Follow Jim Miller on Twitter. 

Kirk Morrison played linebacker at San Diego State where he was named the Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year two consecutive years. He then spent eight seasons in the NFL as a linebacker. In 2006, Morrison led the Oakland Raiders defense with 128 tackles. He also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills. Morrison went on to join ESPN’s College Football broadcasting team and work as a host on SiriusXM NFL Radio.
 

Bruce is a veteran broadcaster who has spent the better part of three decades on the air for a number of different broadcasters, such as ESPN and Sporting News Radio. Murray is one of the original on-air personalities on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Radio, and he currently works on SiriusXM NFL Radio as the host of the SiriusXM Blitz. 

Papa’s broadcasting career took off after radio legend Marty Glickman mentored him at WNEW-FM in NYC. From there, Papa became a commentator and play-by-play man for Sports Channel America, 1010 Wins, and ESPN, eventually winning the New York State AP Sportscaster of the Year Award in 1992.

Polian was the President and Vice Chairman of the Indianapolis Colts from 1997 through 2011. In 24 seasons as a general manager with Indianapolis, Carolina, and Buffalo, Polian’s teams made five Super Bowl appearances, and he’s a six-time winner of the Executive of the Year award. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.

Two-time Super Bowl Champion Torrey Smith established himself as a leader both on and off the field during his decorated eight-year career in the NFL. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft after a stellar career at the University of Maryland. Following his time with the Baltimore Ravens (2011–2014), he played with the San Francisco 49ers (2015–2016), the Philadelphia Eagles (2017), and the Carolina Panthers (2018). Smith’s honors include holding the Ravens team records for the most receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns by a rookie; ranking highest in the NFL for yards-per-catch average (2015); and two Super Bowl wins (Ravens 2012 & Eagles 2017). Smith’s accomplishments off the field are equally impressive. His nominations include the Walter Payton Man of the Year (3x), NFLPA Byron “Whizzer” White Award (2x), 49ers’ Athletes in Action/Bart Starr Award, and the NFL Sportsmanship Award. Smith interned for the late Maryland Representative Elijah Cummings (2013), earned his MBA at the University of Miami, and is an active Board Member of the Players Coalition.You can hear Smith on SiriusXM NFL Radio’s The Opening Drive.

Max Starks joined SiriusXM in 2018. Starks played college football at the University of Florida as an offensive tackle. He was drafted in 2004 and played ten seasons in the NFL for Pittsburgh, San Diego, St. Louis, and Arizona. Starks is also a two-time Super Bowl champion.

Prior to joining SiriusXM, Torre spent 18 years as the morning drive anchor and Sports Director of 1010 WINS Radio in NYC. He has also covered the NFL Draft and Summer Olympics for Westwood One, and served as a sports anchor on the ABC Radio Network. Torre also serves as the Program Director of SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio. Steve Torre hosts our signature show, “The Sunday Drive” during the NFL Season (Sundays 12-8 pm, ET)

Former Running Back Robert Turbin was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round (106th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft.  Turbin went on to play 8 seasons in the NFL and was a member of the Seahawks when they won Super Bowl 48.  He also played for the Browns, Cowboys, and Colts.  He attended college at Utah State University.  Turbin works as a host on SiriusXM NFL Radio and joined the CBS Sports Network College Football broadcasting team.
 

Weis started his professional coaching career in 1990 with the New York Giants under Bill Parcells. From 1993 to 1999, he followed Parcells to the Patriots and the Jets. Weis returned to the New England Patriots in 2000–2004 as their Offensive Coordinator, picking up three Super Bowl victories (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX). From 2005 to 2009, he was the head coach of his alma mater, Notre Dame. Hear Weis on Airing it Out weekdays, 10 am – Noon, ET

Former Running Back James White was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round (130th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.  White went on to win three Super Bowls with the Patriots and scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime of Super Bowl 51 over the Atlanta Falcons. He attended college at the University of Wisconsin and was the Big 10 Freshman of the Year in 2010.  Hear James on The Opening Drive on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

Wilcots spent six seasons as a safety in the NFL after being taken in the eighth round of the 1987 draft. Following his playing career, he transitioned to the sideline as a reporter for ESPN’s Sunday Night Football and then into the broadcast booth for CBS. Wilcots hosts The Opening Drive on SiriusXM NFL Radio.