The Valenti Show

The guys continue their Pistons talk, incorporating some of their thoughts on how the rest of the season could shake up.

Valenti and Rico wonder the importance of tonight's game for the Pistons against the Spurs.

The guys react to the top rumors around the NFL in this blitz.

Mike and Rico hear from a few of the people on the Bears' aggressiveness and whether the Lions need to do the same.

The guys discuss what the Bears are currently planning and why they believe the Lions won't make any big splashes themselves this offseason.

The guys go through the biggest storylines in the NFL right now.

The people chime in on how they want the Red Wings to approach this trade deadline.

Mike and Rico, along with Kenny, continue their conversation on the Red Wings deadline plans.

The guys discuss the state of the Red Wings amidst their struggles ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline.

Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with a question regarding how far the Pistons will go this postseason. They spent the second hour with a topic surrounding where their belief is in Brad Holmes and whether they're souring on him. The guys interchanged both conversations throughout the rest of today's edition of the show.

Mike offered 2 options to Pistons fans regarding their expectations for the team to open the show. They took this topic until the final segment where they talked about the best fits for some big NFL free agents on an "In Football Today".

The guys spent the second hour with a discussion amongst themselves and with the people about whether they're starting to lose patience with Brad Holmes.

Valenti and Rico went through some candidates to replace David Montgomery as the Lions RB2 to begin the third hour. They took a few more of your Pistons calls before discussing whether Tigers top prospect Kevin McGonigle has shown enough to make the Opening Day roster.

The guys offered some final thoughts on their expectations for the Pistons this year + their belief in Brad Holmes this offseason.

Mike and Rico hear from the people for the final time today.

The guys open the final hour with a reset of their two main topics regarding the Pistons and the Lions.

Valenti and Rico make the case for Tigers top prospect, Kevin McGonigle, to make the opening day roster.

Who do you want to replace David Montgomery?

The people chime in on whether they're beginning to give up on Brad Holmes.

Mike and Rico shift gears to talk Lions and their frustrations with Brad Holmes.

The guys go over some best fits for the top NFL free agents.

Mike and Rico take your calls and read your texts on whether you are more confident in the Pistons making the finals or having a 2nd round exit against a team like the Cavs.

The guys offer some more thoughts on their Pistons either-or question.

Valenti gives the people 2 options to choose from regarding the Pistons.

The Ticket reacts to the bombshell trade of David Montgomery to the Texans! We break down the details of the deal—including the arrival of Juice Scruggs—and debate if Jahmyr Gibbs is ready to take over as Detroit's undisputed workhorse.

On today's edition of The Valenti Show w/ Rico, the guys talked about David Montgomery's departure from the Lions, the new TV service for Red Wings and Tigers games, a concerning report from the Detroit Free Press's Dave Birkett about Brad Holmes' free agency plans, and more!

The guys rap about the Lions trading David Montgomery to the Texans yesterday and what the fallout from this move will be. Then, they do a "Can We Say That?" to round out the hour.

Mike and Rico spent the second hour with a conversation about Detroit SportsNet, the new streaming service and TV channel where you can watch the Tigers and the Red Wings.

Valenti shared a mock draft with the guys to begin the third hour. Then, they all reacted to a report from Dave Birkett, which signals a lack of aggression coming from the Lions during this year's free agency.

Valenti and Rico ended today's show asking which of two main topics they think is more concerning for the Lions.

Mike and Rico hear from the people for the final time today in response to the question they posed to begin the final hour.

Valenti and Rico ask if the Dave Birkett report or the gambling odds for Maxx Crosby's next team are more concerning.

The guys are trying to come to terms with the report that the Lions will be prioritizing re-signing their own players over going out and adding players in free agency.

The guys discuss a report from Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, where he says the Lions will not have an "impactful" free agency.

Valenti has an NFL mock draft and shares some of the most surprising picks from it.

Mike and Rico take your calls on the brand new Detroit SportsNet.

Mike and Rico want to know if the new Detroit SportsNet, which is $20 a month, is another unwanted, added expense.

Will you be watching the Tigers and Red Wings on their new streaming service?

The guys talk some of the biggest NFL topics in this "Can We Say That?"

Valenti and Rico get a temperature check on the people regarding David Montgomery.

Mike and Rico discuss the betting odds for NFL teams to acquire Raiders DE Maxx Crosby via trade.

The guys offer some more thoughts on the Lions trading David Montgomery yesterday. Plus, they react to the former Detroit RB's farewell message to the city.

Valenti and Rico spent this short show following Red Wings hockey discussing the Lions' trading of David Montgomery to the Houston Texans.

Mike and Rico gave their thoughts on the trade the Lions made today to send David Montgomery to the Texans.

Pistons faced the Spurs and showed some of their biggest weaknesses. There is a load management problem in the NBA, how is it resolved and do you believe the Pistons are the best team in the league?

Mike opens this week's Best Of Valenti with his thoughts on why this Team USA Hockey Olympic gold medal doesn't feel the same because of the 3v3 OT rule. Then, the guys get into a conversation about the ABS challenge system and how that's been working out in the minors thus far, they do a CFB Blitz, and much more.

On this week's Best Of Lions, Stoney & Jansen discuss if they trust Brad Holmes this offseason. Plus, Karsch & Anderson wonder what a Sam LaPorta trade would look like/if it'd actually happen, and Valenti & Rico react in real time to the news that Taylor Decker will be returning in 2026.

Valenti and Rico opened the final show of the week with their thoughts on the concerning allegations against Terrion Arnold. They spent the first two hours with this and what the potential fallout could look like for the Lions' upcoming decisions regarding Jahymr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta. Then, they covered a few topics in the third hour before reacting to Arnold's lawyer putting out a statement in real time.

The guys began the show with their reactions to the Terrion Arnold report, which puts his season (and potentially career) in jeopardy. Then, they guessed which teams are favored to win each NFL division in 2026.

Mike and Rico extended their conversation about Terrion Arnold into a larger one about what the Lions will do about their younger, unextended players.