Ep. 79 – Under New Management – RosenthalSports.com

3/7/17

Welcome to Episode 79! On today’s episode, the guys hit on some hot NFL free agency topics, recap the Thurman/Garcia Welterweight Title fight, and pick their NBA MVP’s.

Appetizer: NFL

49ers News
Torrey Smith is is now free
- While this starter might not be as tasty as it once was, there is a new Chef and Manager, so the intrigue is there.
- 49ers release Torrey Smith (signed a 5 y
  r/40M deal two years ago, the highest paid 49er WR ever)
- Who should the 49ers draft with the number 2 pick?
- What should they do at the QB position?

NFL Free Agency
- Tampering window is open RIGHT NOW
  Where will AP end up?
- Kirk Cousins wants to be in SF (and others agree). What is a fair price?
- Adrian Peterson said he would take less to go to NE, everyone’s deepest fear.
- What is the market for Colin Kaepernick?
- Where should Tony Romo go? What is the best fit for him?

Main Course: Boxing

That’s right, boxing is our second lead!

Thurman vs. Garcia results and thoughts
Thurman now hold the WBC & WBA belts at 147 lbs.
- Thurman win via Split Decision (116-112, 115-113, 113-115).
- Thurman is now the WBC & WBA Welterweight champion
  - Kell Brook (IBF) & Pacqauio
    (WBO) have the other belts.
- Thurman punching stats:
  - Total Punches: 147/570 (25.8%)
  - Total Jabs: 45/295 (15.3%)
  - Total Power Punches: 102/275 (37.1%)
- Garcia Punching Stats:
  - Total Punches: 130/434 (30%)
  - Total Jabs: 41/212 (19.3%)
  - Total Power Punches: 89/222 (40.1%)