PointsBet announced the addition Wednesday of former San Diego Chargers quarterback and ESPN football analyst Ryan Leaf to its roster of on-air talent, which will broadcast from the company's new Manhattan studio.
Beginning Thursday, Leaf, who spent just three abysmal seasons in the NFL after being selected No. 2 in the 1998 draft behind Peyton Manning, will host The Straight Line With Ryan Leaf. The podcast, according to a press release, will feature college and pro football betting analysis from a variety of angles.'
Leaf's new show will air on various podcasting platforms and PointsBet social channels four times a week. Its name may strike some as ironic, in that the ex-Washington State Cougar's post-playing days have seen him struggle with opioid abuse and related crimes, for which he's served some time in prison. But, admirably, Leaf has gotten sober, been outspoken about his recovery from addiction, and proven himself to be a confident, incisive football analyst since ESPN hired him in 2019.
Welcome to the team, @RyanDLeaf!