In Episode 2 of Comcast SportsNet New England's "Who Needs a Name" podcast, Trenni Kusnierek and Dalen Cuff discuss the impact of several NFL players retiring in their prime due to fear of long-term health effects. Will the NFL Start to see the impact in the coming years with lower youth participation? Will another sport, like the NBA, take over the top sport in the world because of its global appeal. Could rugby be the "next big thing" in terms of interest level among American television viewers?
Plus, Rapid Fire includes discussions on:
- Could 'eSports', or watching people play video games, become a legitimate sports viewing experience?
- Will their be a woman NBA head coach soon?
- Was David Ortiz really sick the day before the All-Star break?
- Will the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba have an impact more on travel or sports?
- Debating Alex Morgan being selected for the cover of the next FIFA video game
- What will be the Top 5 sports in the U.S. in 20 years?