
The Valenti Show
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Would You Sign Trey Hendrickson To This Deal?
Valenti wonders if the guys would offer this contract to free agent DE Trey Hendrickson.

Can We Say That? | NFL Free Agency Edition Part 2
The guys do another NFL Free agency "Can We Say That?"

Hearing More Frustrations From Callers/Texters With The Lions
The people chime in some more on the lack of moves made by the Lions organization thus far in free agency.

Is There Even A Plan For The Lions + Why Haven't They Done Any Restructuring?
Valenti and Rico continue their criticism of the Lions for their lack of aggression in free agency.

Can We Say That? | NFL Free Agency Edition
The guys do a "Can We Say That" centered around NFL Free Agency.

Taking Your Calls On What The Lions Plan Might Be
Mike and Rico hear from the people on what the Lions are doing right now.

Valenti Proposes His Ideal Lions Free Agent Target
Mike wants to know if the Lions should pursue free agent DE Cam Jordan.

Are The Lions Rebuilding Or Retooling?
The guys try to make sense of the confounding lack of moves from the Lions during free agency.

Catching Up With Baseball's Top Two Prospects: Konnor Griffin And Kevin McGonigle | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
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FULL SHOW: Monday, March 9th
Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their immediate reactions to the Lions signing C Cade Mays to a multi-year deal. They explained why they weren't excited about the move before shifting their focus towards Michigan/MSU yesterday and what Tom Izzo had to say after the game. Then, the guys wondered how worried the Pistons should be with Jayson Tatum now back for the Celtics and reset all of today's topics at the beginning of the final hour.

HOUR 1: Reacting To Lions Signing Cade Mays + Other NFL Free Agency Signings
The guys spent the first hour of the show with some thoughts on the Lions "big" move of the day, which was signing former Panthers C Cade Mays.

HOUR 2: Michigan/MSU & Tom Izzo's Comments Recap + Can Kevin McGonigle Make The Opening Day Roster?
The guys covered a lot of ground in the second hour, beginning with their thoughts on Michigan/MSU and what Tom Izzo had to say about the Crisler Center crowd, amongst other topics. Then, they briefly touched on the likelihood of Tigers top prospect Kevin McGonigle making the Opening Day roster.

HOUR 3: More NFL Free Agency News + Should The Pistons Be Concerned After Jayson Tatum's Return?
David joined the guys to begin the third hour with some more NFL Free Agency news. Then, they had a debate about whether Jayson Tatum looking solid upon his return from a torn achilles is something or nothing for the Pistons.

HOUR 4: Resetting Today's Topics + Taking Your Final Calls
Mike and Rico wrapped up today's show with a revisit of each of their main topics, mixing in some thoughts from callers and texters.

Taking Your Final Calls On Lions, Pistons, and MSU-Michigan
Mike and Rico go to the callers one more time on today's show.

Resetting Today's Main Topics
The guys offer some more thoughts on Cade Mays, Michigan/Michigan State, and the Pistons.

The People Chime In On The Something Or Nothing Conversation
Mike and Rico take your calls on whether you're concerned about Jayson Tatum's return.

Is Jayson Tatum Looking Good Something Or Nothing For The Pistons?
Valenti and Rico discuss how good Jayson Tatum has looked since his return from his torn achilles and whether this is concerning for the Pistons' chances to win the Eastern Conference.

More NFL Free Agency News | In Football Today
The guys react to some more free agent signings around the NFL.

Valenti Offers An Interesting Free Agent Target For The Lions
Mike thinks Brad Holmes should target this specific offensive lineman.

Is There A World In Which Kevin McGonigle Makes The Tigers' Opening Day Roster?
Valenti wonders if there could be room for Kevin McGonigle on the Tigers opening day roster.

Hearing From The People On Michigan State's Loss To Michigan
Mike and Rico get the sentiments of the listeners about Michigan/Michigan State and the fallout from the game.

What To Make Of Tom Izzo's Whining After Losing To Michigan
The guys dish on everything Tom Izzo had to say after losing to Michigan for the 2nd time this year.

Taking Your Calls On The Lions Signing Cade Mays
Valenti and Rico hear from the people about the Cade Mays signing.

The Latest NFL Free Agency News | In Football Today
David joins to run through all of the latest NFL free agency signings.

Have The Lions Improved At All Thus Far In Free Agency?
The guys have a discussion about how the Lions' free agency has gone so far.

Valenti is NOT Enthused About Lions Signing C Cade Mays
Mike and Rico react to the Lions' signing of former Panthers C Cade Mays.

Best Of The Valenti Show w/ Rico On 97.1 The Ticket: Monty Traded, Detroit SportsNet News, and More!
The guys start this week's Best of Valenti with their reactions to the Lions trading away David Montgomery. Plus, they reacted to the new TV/streaming service for the Red Wings and Tigers, Mike offered the people 2 Pistons options, and much more!

Best of Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Cause For Concern?
It appears teams are looking to exploit the Pistons weaknesses. Are you concerned about the NBA Playoffs?

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Lions Free Agency Buzzkill, How They Fix The O-Line, and More!
Costa & Jansen kick off this week's Best Of Lions with a discussion of why everything we've heard about their offseason plans has been a buzzkill. Then, Karsch & Anderson wonder how Brad Holmes will fix the O-line, Valenti & Rico react to the Lions trading away David Montgomery, and much more!

FULL SHOW: Friday, March 6th
Valenti and Rico kicked off today's show with their thoughts on Taylor Decker asking for his release + anxiously awaiting the 3:00 NHL Trade Deadline, wondering if Steve Yzerman was finally going to make a move. They had their prayers answered to begin the second hour, with the Red Wings trading for Defenseman Justin Faulk. The guys broke down this move throughout the rest of the show, mixing in some Pistons and more Taylor Decker talk.

HOUR 1: Taylor Decker News, Hypothesizing & Manifesting Potential Red Wings Moves Before Deadline, NFL Blitz
The guys spent the majority of the first hour ahead of the 3:00 NHL Trade Deadline discussing their thoughts on the moves Steve Yzerman had made at the time + what they wanted him to do before the top of the hour. Plus, they did an NFL Blitz.

HOUR 2: Reactions To Red Wings' Trade For Defenseman Justin Faulk + In Football Today
In the first segment of the second hour, the guys got the news they were looking for: the Red Wings made a potentially significant trade. They broke down the move and how they're feeling about the team going forward. Then, they discussed whether they'd sign some risky NFL free agents to close the hour.

HOUR 3: Continued Thoughts/Calls On Red Wings Trade + Who Said It?
Valenti and Rico offered some more thoughts and heard from more of the people on the Red Wings trade throughout the first 2 segments of the hour. The guys played "Who Said It?" to round out the hour.

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Today's Topics
The guys wrap up the show with a reset of all of today's topics.

Hearing From The People For The Final Time Today
The people chimed in on today's topics for the final time today.

Resetting Red Wings/Lions Conversations + Discussing Pistons Concern Level
The guys continue their breakdown of the Red Wings' deadline acquisition + Taylor Decker's release. Plus, they touch on the Pistons after they got trounced by the Spurs last night.

Taking More Of Your Red Wings Calls
Valenti and Rico take a few more of your calls reacting to the Red Wings' big deadline trade.

Jim Costa Calls In To Share His Enthusiasm For Steve Yzerman Trading For Justin Faulk
Jim "Paying Customer" Costa calls into the show to defend his own and Steve Yzerman's honor after the Red Wings traded for defenseman Justin Faulk.

Would You Sign These Risky NFL Free Agent Targets? | In Football Today
The guys go through some free agents they deem risky, discussing if they're take a chance on each.

The People React To Red Wings' Move For Defenseman Justin Faulk
Mike and Rico hear from the people on the Red Wings' trade for Justin Faulk.

The Red Wings Make A Real Move!
Steve Yzerman made a move for defenceman Justin Faulk, and the guys react to it in real time.

In Football Today | 3-6-26
The guys break down the biggest NFL news, including the updated odds for teams to acquire Maxx Crosby.

BREAKING: Red Wings Make A Trade
The guys give their thoughts on the Red Wings making an insignificant move and begin taking your calls on both the Wings and Taylor Decker.

Reacting To Taylor Decker Requesting Release From The Lions
The guys begin the show discussing the news that longtime Lions LT has asked for his release after contract negotiations did not progress between the two sides.

FULL SHOW: Thursday, March 5th
Valenti and Rico kicked off the show joined by Kenny to discuss what the Red Wings will do ahead of tomorrow's trade deadline. They debate whether Steve Yzerman will finally make a big move before transitioning to some Lions talk, centered around what the Bears' rumored plans are/if Brad Holmes has anything up his sleeve to counter them. The guys took your calls on both topics and then wrapped the show with their thoughts on the importance of tonight's Pistons-Spurs game.

HOUR 1: Will The Red Wings Finally Make A Big Move + In Football Today
The guys + Kenny gave their thoughts on the Red Wings about 24 hours ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. They wondered if Steve Yzerman will make his big move that we've all been awaiting before breaking down some NFL news in an "In Football Today".

HOUR 2: What The Bears Are Planning + Will The Lions Respond?
Mike and Rico reacted to the Bears trading away DJ Moore and the latest odds for teams to acquire DE Maxx Crosby, which has Chicago at the top. They tried to conjure up some potential ways the Lions can get aggressive as well to answer their division foe.

HOUR 3: In Football Today + More Of Your Wings/Lions Calls
Valenti and Rico opened the third hour discussing the biggest NFL rumors before going to the phones and reading your texts on their Lions and Red Wings topics.

HOUR 4: Importance Of Tonight's Pistons-Spurs Game
Mike and Rico put a bow on today's show with a Pistons conversation regarding their game against the Spurs tonight and what to make of their recent rough stretch. The guys were then joined by Wojo and Riger in cross-talk.