Tanking is NOT a Problem and Malik Willis’ Chances of being the NEXT Sam Darnold

Westwood One Sports

22 February 2026

2.21.26 Elijah Campbell breaks down a massive slate of hoops, the evolution of the NFL offense, and a new philosophy for NBA bottom-dwellers. College Basketball’s Massive Saturday: Elijah reacts to two Top-4 showdowns as Arizona takes down Houston and Duke edges out Michigan. The Next Sam Darnold? With the QB carousel spinning, can Malik Willis, Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa, or Kyler Murray find a career second act? Plus, why Derek Carr is officially the "barometer" for NFL franchise stability. The Expert Take with Nick Bahe: Westwood One Analyst Nick Bahe joins the show to break down Arizona’s keys to victory, Houston’s March outlook, and why Duke’s guard play has him worried about a deep Tournament run. Ethical Tanking in the NBA: Elijah defends the "race to the bottom" but with a twist. He explains why he doesn’t hate tanking—he just wants teams to be honest about it. NFL 2026 Coaching Shuffle: With 21 new offensive coordinators across the league, what does the schematic landscape look like for the upcoming season? Tyreek Hill & Free Agency: Following his departure from the Dolphins, where is the best landing spot for Cheetah? Plus, why the Los Angeles Chargers are the team most likely to "pounce" on their massive cap space. NBA Future Faces: Which young star is ready to lead the league? And can the Rockets, Spurs, or Pistons actually contend for a title this season? The Darryn Peterson Saga: A look at the recruiting drama surrounding the projected Top 5 NBA Draft pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices