Bill Daughtry is one of the most recognizable sports voices and personalities in New York radio and television history. Even though Daughtry retired after 45 years in the business, he's never stopped giving his opinions on the local sports teams.
Daughtry, who spent time with WCBS, MSG Network, WFAN, ESPN Radio, WMCA, National Black Network and WBGO, is the latest guest on SportsJam with Doug Doyle.
Like many, Daughtry has been impressed with the New York Mets and their amazing playoff run this season.
"I like what I see. I don't there's a way Francisco Lindor wins the MVP Award because of Shohei Ohtani (LA Dodgers DH) who has been Mr. Everything, Mr. Baseball, even though he's not pitching this year. Polar Bear Pete Alonso has come alive at the right moment. They have some defensive deficiencies, particularly on the infield with Mark Vientos at third base. But the plus there is he learned how to hit Major League pitching this year and he has been an outstanding addition to this team. There's not a lot to not like about the New York Mets."
The Mets eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies in four games and now will play in the NLCS against either the LA Dodgers or the San Diego Padres.
Daughtry think all of the teams left in the MLB playoffs, including the Yankees, have a chance to win the World Series.
Meanwhile, Daughtry doesn't blame Robert Saleh for the Jets slow start this season. Saleh was fired as head coach earlier this week after the team led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers fell to 2 and 3 after losing the Minnesota Vikings in London..
"The problem with this team is Aaron Rodgers and Offensive Coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. There's no way you can tell me the defense didn't play well enough to win the last two games."
While most think of Bill Daughtry as a sports host, the veteran broadcaster really enjoyed hosting a jazz program on WBGO.
"One of those things I realized in hindsight of my 45-year-career, the station that I worked out longest was WBGO. I was there for 12 years."
You can SEE the entire SportsJam interview with Bill Daughtry here.
