The Fade Route with D and Z

Longtime linebacker coach and former Head Coach of Raiders Tirol Jim Herrmann joins the In Route to discuss his coaching career and experience scouting players for Michigan and in the NFL.  Plus, D and Z discuss the latest in NFL free agency, the Geno Smith trade, Jayson Tatum's return, and more!

The Detroit Tigers are a heavy favorite to win the AL pennant.  But the Guardians have won the Central the past two seasons.  Will the boys from the Motor City finally overtake the Land?  The Royals aren't going away either.  Can they get back to the top?  Can the White Sox and Twins make strides forward?  D and Z answer these questions and more as they continue their MLB division by division breakdown, Ordering Up the AL Central.  

D and Z debate Luka Doncic's value to the Lakers, preview the World Baseball Classic, assess the David Montgomery trade, and more!

The Cubs have loaded up to unseat the Brewers as the kings of the NL Central.  Can they bring a division title to the north side?  Will the Reds deliver on their youthful promise?  Can the Pirates, and Cardinals keep up?  D and Z continue their MLB season preview and make their picks for the NL Central.

D and Z break down the Winter Olympics, debate who the NBA MVP is at this point in the season, discuss how the ABS system will work in MLB, and more!

The American League West feels like a two horse race between the Mariners and Rangers.  Can the Astros make another run at the division crown?  Will the Athletics or Angels rise up the ranks?  D and Z make their picks for the American League West.

D and Z break down the NBA All Star Game, predict Tyreek Hill's new home, preview the inevitable US/Canada hockey matchup at the Olympics, and more!

Can anyone wrestle the NL West crown from the Dodgers?  Will the Rockies escape the cellar?  D and Z start their MLB season preview by ranking the NL West.

D and Z do a deep dive into Super Bowl LX.  Plus, D and Z break down this year's NFL Hall of Fame class, analyze the Artemi Panarin trade, discuss Derek Carr's potential comeback, and more!  

With the NFL season coming to an end this weekend, it's never too early to think about next season.  D and Z rank their top 5 NFL teams with something to prove next season.