First Things First

00:00 What do you make of Lamar Jackson saying he “strongly” doubts that the league will figure him out this season? 14:50 Drawing A Blank 21:32 What do you make of the quarterback situation in New England? 32:44 Will Josh Allen’s 6-year/$258M extension with the Bills end up being a bargain or a bust? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Did Jameis Winston prove he is the Saints starter last night? 12:01 Drawing A Blank 18:33 Can Mac Jones use Cam’s absence to secure the Pats’ starting job? 29:04 Nick: Tom Brady is the 10th best player in the NFL. 42:50 Stories to Start Your Morning  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Should Cowboys fans feel encouraged or discouraged about Dak Prescott? 15:28 Drawing A Blank 23:05 Nick reveals his top 10 NFL players. 34:34 What do you make of Nagy sticking with Dalton over Fields as the Bears’ starter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What did last night’s Patriots preseason opener tell you about the QB competition between Cam Newton and Mac Jones? 10:21 Drawing A Blank 17:17 Urban Meyer: Trevor Lawrence and Gardner Minshew are in an open competition to be the Jags starter.  30:51 Does Kawhi need to win a title with the Clippers to secure his legacy? 45:50 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

00:00 Should Dak’s second MRI on his injured right shoulder cause Cowboy fans to panic? 11:55 In Or Out? 21:44 No Huddle 38:18 Who is under more pressure this year for the Rams: Matt Stafford or Sean McVay? 52:31 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Will the Lakers Big 3 work together to win a title? 11:11 In Or Out? 21:55 Can Jordan Love still be a part of the Packers’ future, or is he just auditioning for a trade? 32:05 Who should Pats fans want under center Week 1: Cam Newton or Mac Jones? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Will Luka win a title with the Mavs now that he’s signed his 5-year/$207M supermax rookie extension? 12:35 In Or Out? 22:05 Is this season Super Bowl or bust for Patrick Mahomes? 34:54 Who will end up being the best QB of the 2018 draft class: Allen, Jackson, or Mayfield? 47:24 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 How should Cowboys fans feel a month before their season opener in Tampa? 12:27 Drawing A Blank 26:24 Is the 49ers plan to play Trey Lance in situational plays this year the right move? 39:55 How will Michael Thomas’ saga with the Saints play out? 52:14 What do you make of Team USA’s message to their doubters after their Gold Medal win over France? 1:09:26 Stories to Start Your Morning  Lear...

00:00 Should Cowboys fans be worried about Dak’s injury? 13:03 Drawing A Blank 17:40 What do you make of Charles Barkley not putting LeBron over MJ or Kobe because of James’s “stacked” teams? 31:25 Report: Simmons has “cut off communication” with 76ers, open to playing with the Warriors. 40:04 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What’d you make of LeBron’s deleted tweet to Lakers haters? 13:55 Drawing A Blank 20:12 Who gives the 49ers the best chance for a deep playoff run: Jimmy G or Trey Lance? 34:33 Frank Reich after being asked about the Colts trading for Nick Foles: “This is Carson’s team.” 45:40 What are you most excited to see tonight in the Hall of Fame Game? 54:14 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more ab...

00:00 What’s your reaction to the Lakers signing Carmelo? 11:40 Drawing A Blank 17:37 Should the Colts sign Philip Rivers out of retirement to replace the injured Carson Wentz? 29:36 In Or Out? 41:30 Greg Jennings joins to react to PFF’s NFL receiving corps rankings.  53:14 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What do you make of the Lakers signing Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, Wayne Ellington and Kent Bazemore? 12:29 In Or Out? 17:27 Should the Colts trade for Nick Foles as a replacement for the injured Carson Wentz? 31:21 James Winston: Michael Thomas is “working his tail off to get back here.” 46:51 Drawing A Blank 56:25 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

00:00 What will Kawhi do after declining his option for next season? 11:35 Drawing A Blank 18:14 Aaron Rodgers on return to Packers: “I’m 100 percent all-in.” 28:36 Will Russell Westbrook, LeBron, and AD work for the Lakers? 42:10 What do you make of Jerry Jones calling the Cowboys-Bucs season opener “David against Goliath”? 54:09 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

00:00 Do you like the Lakers trading for Russell Westbrook? 14:06 Drawing A Blank 19:09 Packers GM Gutekunst says team acquired Randall Cobb for Rodgers, but he is not relinquishing control in personnel moves.  32:20 What’s the ceiling for Josh Allen? 44:48 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Aaron Rodgers says he mulled retirement, wants more say in Packers front office decisions.  14:33 Drawing A Blank 19:13 Davante Adams: “I’ve earned the right to be paid the highest in the league.” 34:04 Did Madden get it right rating Christian McCaffrey as the top RB over Derrick Henry? 42:28 Stories to Start Your Morning  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Rodgers reports to training camp after drama-filled offseason.  10:30 In Or Out 15:18 Take Your Pick 26:45 Simone Biles withdraws from the Olympics gymnastics finals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Report: Rodgers & Packers close to a new deal to bring him back in 2021, would give the QB option to depart Green Bay after this season. 9:54 In Or Out 16:10 How much pressure is there on Rodgers to deliver a Super Bowl in what could be his final season with the Packers? 30:42 Do you believe in Big Ben this season? 38:18 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

00:00 What’s your level of concern for Team USA after they dropped their Olympic opener to France? 11:08 Drawing A Blank 18:42 What do you make of Rodgers and Adams posting the same cryptic Jordan-Pippen image from ‘The Last Dance’? 30:41 Are the Browns real Super Bowl contenders? 43:50 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of First Things First, the gang discuss whether it's a good or bad idea for Rodgers to follow Brady’s footsteps and attempt to leave, if Giannis will win another title, and who will have the better season: Dak Prescott or Tom Brady? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Nick reveals his end-of-season NBA Player Pyramid 13:28 Drawing A Blank 18:28 Have the Cowboys done enough to make the Super Bowl? 31:15 Who would you rather see as Lakers PG next season: Chris Paul or Russell Westbrook? 43:50 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What was your reaction to Giannis clinching the Bucks’ first title in 50 years with 50 points in last night’s Game 6? 12:02 Drawing A Blank 21:48 Stephen Jackson joins to recap the Bucks’ NBA Finals win.  38:11 What are the chances of a Bucks repeat? 48:30 Chris Broussard joins to break down the Bucks winning an NBA Title. 1:01:03 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choice...

00:00 Will the Suns force a Game 7 tonight? 11:48 Drawing A Blank 17:29 What do you make of the narrative that Middleton could steal the MVP from Giannis? 31:52 What’s on the line for Chris Paul tonight in Game 6? 44:45 Is Giannis the most disrespected superstar in the NBA? 1:02:38 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What was your biggest takeaway from Jrue Holiday’s alley-oop to Giannis to close out the Suns in Game 5? 11:55 Drawing A Blank 17:10 What is your level of confidence in the Suns to come back and win the NBA Finals? 31:02 Antoine Walker joins to discuss Chris Paul’s comments on Giannis’ free throws.  40:55 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

00:00 Is Chris Paul’s legacy on the line in the NBA Finals? 11:32 Drawing A Blank 17:03 Nick & Brandon discuss ESPN.com’s list of Top WRs. 29:37 What’s the biggest key to Game 5 Saturday in Phoenix? 45:28 Who is the NBA Finals MVP right now? 58:30 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What is the biggest reason the Bucks won Game 4? 12:08 Drawing A Blank 17:30 Did CP3’s 10 pt performance cost the Suns in Game 4? 33:46 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices