The Valenti Show

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.

The guys go through some free agents they deem risky, discussing if they're take a chance on each.

Mike and Rico hear from the people on the Red Wings' trade for Justin Faulk.

Steve Yzerman made a move for defenceman Justin Faulk, and the guys react to it in real time.

The guys break down the biggest NFL news, including the updated odds for teams to acquire Maxx Crosby.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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?