Club 520 Podcast

Episode: 520 in the Morning – Jeff Teague DEBATES if Steph Curry & Warriors are COOKED, Anthony Edwards' Game Winner, NFL Recap

Date: January 12, 2026
Hosts: Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, Bishop B Henn (plus regulars Mook and Z)
Producer: iHeartPodcasts & The Volume

Episode Overview

This episode of “Club 520 Podcast” dives into big NFL playoff moments, heated debates about All-Pro honors, MVP races, and the contrasting legacies between “game managers” and “game changers.” The crew also breaks down NBA headlines, the state of the Warriors, candidates for Most Improved Player, short guards in today’s league, and standout college basketball performances. True to the Club 520 vibe, the show is packed with sport takes, laughs, stories, and fast-paced banter—swapping between NFL and NBA with a tone that's real, funny, and raw.

Key Segments and Highlights

1. NFL All-Pro, MVP, and Playoff Talk

[01:45 – 10:00]

• All-Pro Accolades

  • The panel unanimously regards being named a first-team AP All-Pro as the peak honor for active NFL players—particularly for QBs, as there’s only one such spot.
  • Debates arise over “all-purpose” as a position—questioning if it’s legit or a made-up slot for players like McCaffrey and Bijan Robinson.
  • Quote: “All purpose is not a position.” – T [03:27]

• NBA v. NFL – Can Best Players Shine on Bad Teams?

  • Discussion about how NFL stars can make All-Pro teams even if their squad is terrible, unlike NBA All-Stars where team record matters much more.
  • Quote: “The fact that you can make All-Pro on the worst team… Impossible in the NBA.” – Z [05:10]

• All-Pro Standouts

  • Shout outs for Will Anderson, Micah Parsons, Jeffrey Simmons, Bijan Robinson, and James Cook among others.
  • Analysis of recency bias in voting: late-season performances weigh most.

• MVP Race & Career Legacies

  • The group leans towards giving Matthew Stafford his flowers for MVP to solidify a first-ballot Hall of Fame case (“give him that MVP, put him in that upper room” – Be Here [07:12]).
  • Recognition for the longevity and elite play of Quenton Nelson as generational.
  • “You gotta cook when they voting… that’s what really matters.” – Be Here [08:06]

2. NFL Playoff Recaps & Debates

[11:37 – 24:00]

• Bears Big Comeback Over Packers

  • Analysis of Chicago's comeback win; praise for rookie performances and difficult throws, particularly a 4th-down game-winner by Caleb Williams.
  • Quote: “One of the most athletic throws I’ve ever seen, bro… That’s a dot, gang.” – Be Here [13:44]

• Packers’ Coaching Future

  • Chat about the uncertain status of Matt LaFleur, and suggestions on organizational fit.

• 49ers vs. Eagles & Brock Purdy Debate

  • Focus on injuries, Purdy’s leadership, and team resilience.
  • Extended (and comical) debate: Is Purdy a game manager or a game changer? Panel mostly lands on “game manager,” but not as an insult.
  • Quote: “Calling somebody a game manager… it’s like a derogatory term. But you can understand it’s a difference.” – Be Here [20:13]
  • “How are you calling me a manager and I’m losing everybody and still winning?” – Jeff [19:51]
  • Discusses the legacy of “game managers” and comparisons to Tom Brady’s early Super Bowls (“literally just do not turn the ball over”—Z [21:09])

• Bills Squeeze by Jags, Josh Allen’s Greatness

  • Bills’ late surge on a controversial “tush push” play.
  • Praise for Allen’s back-foot throws and fourth-quarter heroics.
  • “By far, Josh Allen still is the best quarterback in the playoffs. He gonna make that difference every time.” – Be Here [31:04]
  • Analysis of strategy: Should teams ever try to “score too early” in the fourth quarter? [32:02]

• Panthers vs. Rams, Player Development

  • Stafford’s clutch performance, Panthers’ running game, needing to stick by developing young QBs, and how modern social media/media scrutiny compresses a QB's timeline to prove himself.
  • “Back in there, like Peyton’s first years, you had years for your QB to develop… Now, for a high pick, you got a couple years and boy, that’s it.” – Mook [37:28]

3. NBA Reactions: Warriors, Hawks, & Most Improved Debate

[40:12 – 44:06]

• Warriors’ State: Are Steph and the Warriors “Cooked”?

  • The panel debates if the Warriors are cooked, following the Hawks' win.
  • Some push back: Diminishing the win by saying GSW is washed. Others argue Steph is still Steph, but the team looks “sad” overall.
  • “Go ahead, load it up… This disrespectful.” – Jeff, antagonizing about the Warriors’ lowlights. [40:59]
  • “We would never diminish Steph Curry on this broadcast.” – Mook [41:34]

• Most Improved Player (MIP) Conversation

  • The guys break down MIP candidates: Jalen Johnson, Keon’tae George, and Thompson twins are mentioned.
  • Some skepticism about the award itself: “Good Samaritan Award.” – Jeff [44:48]

• Emergence of Tall Point Forwards and Devaluing Short Guards

  • Discussion on the NBA’s shift away from short, scoring PGs to versatile, taller playmakers (“point forwards”).
  • “They’re devaluing American point guards for sure.” – Jeff [47:17]
  • Dialogue about how European player archetypes (“Luka types”) are what teams want, and the rise of players like Ben Simmons and Jalen Johnson running offense at power forward size.

4. NBA Game Highlights and Player Notes

[44:17 – 56:34]

• Thunder, Heat, Magic, Pelicans, Raptors Wins

  • SGA’s big performance, Bam as a “good but not star” big, debates on best young bigs (Bam vs. Jalen Duren), and the need for real point guards in Miami and Houston.

• Injury/Tank Debates & Maxi’s Emerging Greatness

  • Raptors beat the Sixers; Tyrese Maxey draws more praise.
  • Knicks-Blazers, Magic-Pelicans all recapped.
  • Wizards are accused of blatant tanking by sitting Trae Young.

5. College Hoops, Wild Stories, and Finishing Segments

[68:30 – End]

• College Dunk Highlights

  • Celebrates wild dunks and breakouts from names like Ron Holland, Caleb Wilson, and others.
  • “That’s a crazy poster right there, man.” – Mook [69:34]

• Transfer Portal and NIL Effects

  • Surprised reactions over transfer portal moves and players turning down millions to return.
  • “He had an offer for $6 million to stay in college… but if you have a bad year, you fall all the way off.” – Be Here [77:24]

• NFL Draft, Five-Star Label Hype

  • Debate if Archie Manning would be the #1 pick if he declared (“Don’t underestimate what the hype train do to the NFL draft every year”—Be Here [81:00])

• Bonus: Jeff Teague Recounts Breaking Up the Embiid & KAT NBA Fight

  • The crew jokes about Jeff always being in NBA altercations.
  • “I broke it up… I’m the one that threw Embiid’s big ass on the ground!” – Jeff [81:56]
  • Everyone keeps it light, recalling that locker room camaraderie and classic NBA moments.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the “all-purpose” position in football:
  “All purpose is not a position.” – T [03:27]

• On a legendary 4th-down throw:
  “One of the most athletic throws I’ve ever seen, bro… That’s a dot, gang.” – Be Here [13:44]

• On MVP honors:
  “Give [Stafford] that MVP, put him in that upper room.” – Be Here [07:12]

• Game manager vs. game changer QB:
  “Calling somebody a game manager… is like a derogatory term. But you can understand it’s a difference.” – Be Here [20:13]
  “How are you calling me a manager and I’m losing everybody and still winning?” – Jeff [19:51]

• On Josh Allen:
  “By far, Josh Allen still is the best quarterback in the playoffs. He gonna make that difference every time.” – Be Here [31:04]

• On NBA’s shift in point guard value:
  “They’re devaluing American point guards for sure.” – Jeff [47:17]
  “They just don’t wanna pay short people no more.” – Z [47:21]

• Steph Curry & the Warriors:
  “We would never diminish Steph Curry on this broadcast.” – Mook [41:34]

• On NBA Most Improved Player:
  “Good Samaritan Award.” – Jeff [44:48]

• On hype and the NFL draft:
  “Don’t underestimate what the hype train do to the NFL draft every year.” – Be Here [81:00]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• All-Pro and NFL honors: [01:45 – 10:00]
• NFL Playoff Recaps (Bears, Packers, 49ers, Eagles): [11:37 – 19:27]
• Brock Purdy debate (“game manager” v. “game changer”): [16:58 – 22:04]
• Josh Allen, Bills-Jags finish: [28:33 – 32:02]
• NBA: State of Warriors and Hawks’ win: [40:12 – 44:06]
• NBA: MIP Debate & Point Guard Evolution: [44:06 – 51:05]
• College Football Transfer Portal, Arch Manning: [76:02 – 81:25]
• Jeff Teague on Embiid-KAT fight: [81:40 – 82:10]

Final Thoughts

For fans who missed the episode, this one’s a must-hear for both NFL and NBA fans—full of authenticity, humor, and real sports talk. The crew stays true to Club 520’s energy: candid, competitive, and always entertaining.

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