First Things First

00:00 How was Baylor able to dominate en route to their first national championship while preventing the Zags’ perfect season? 9:58 Drawing A Blank 20:08 What’s your reaction to the Jets dealing Darnold to the Panthers for three draft picks? 34:37 How concerning is Harden’s lingering hamstring injury? 46:20 Steve Lavin joins to discuss the NCAA National Championship game. 56:06 Aaron Rodgers: My p...

00:00 What was the best part of Gonzaga’s instant classic Final Four win over UCLA? 10:40 Drawing A Blank 21:20 Were the Warriors’ back-to-back losses this weekend a big deal? 34:25 Do Aaron Rodgers’ comments leave you more or less convinced everything is okay in Green Bay? 44:55 Fast Break 59:14 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Would trading up to draft QB Justin Fields be the dream scenario for the Patriots? 8:51 Retweet it or Delete it? 20:17 What do you make of Kyrie’s comments on the Nets building a “championship culture”? 34:22 Are you surprised the Bucs and AB haven’t gotten a deal done? 44:48 What’re the chances Zion will end his career as a top 10 all-time player? 55:00 Can anyone stop the Nets once Kevin D...

00:00 Should Russell Wilson be enthusiastic for the upcoming Seahawks season? 10:38 Make the Call 21:15 Does Embiid’s return thrust him right back into the MVP picture? 37:48 How do the Patriots best solidify their QB position moving forward? 50:33 Matt Leinert joins to discuss Mac Jones & the NFL draft 1:02:26 Matt Leinert joins to discuss the Jets’ draft options.  1:12:20 Stories to Start Your M...

00:00 How much was your draft opinion swayed by Mac Jones’ and Justin Fields’ pro days yesterday? 10:14 Drawing A Blank 19:22 Love or hate LeBron recruiting Steph Curry to the Lakers? 29:10 Nick’s NBA Medals 32:10 Do the Patriots need to draft a QB? 41:00 What are the chances Kawhi leaves the Clippers for the Heat this offseason? 50:45 Jordan Palmer joins the show to preview the NFL draft. Learn m...

00:00 What’s the best option for the Jets with the number 2 pick in the NFL draft? 9:57 Drawing A Blank 22:11 Did last night’s 129-105 Clippers win without PG say more about LA or Milwaukee? 36:14 What do you make of the Nets being labeled the “villains” of the NBA? 46:04 Will Trevor Lawrence be a franchise-altering QB for the Jaguars? 57:08 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad c...

00:00 Which team’s new addition gets them closer to a title: Drummond on the Lakers or Aldridge on the Nets? 10:30 Are you buying the 49ers’ commitment to Jimmy G this season? 21:00 Drawing A Blank 32:30 How surprised are you with Zion Williamson’s emergence in year 2? 41:42 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Revisit the BEST segments from this week's slate of shows: 00:00 Nick’s NBA MVP ladder. 10:26 Joel Klatt breaks down his top 50 players ahead of the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 How much better did the Clippers get by swapping Lou Williams for Rajon Rondo? 9:48 What’s the most likely outcome at this point for the Seahawks and Russell Wilson? 22:26 Did the Lakers cost themselves by doing nothing at the trade deadline? 36:48 Mike McCarthy on the Cowboys’ defensive struggles last season: “We tried to change too much… We went in with too much volume.” 50:26 Drawing A Bl...

00:00 Who are you taking to win the NFC this season: the Bucs or the field? 10:50 Drawing A Blank 22:38 Which contender would benefit most from adding Kyle Lowry? 31:55 Surprised the Bears are declaring Andy Dalton their QB1 in March? 43:00 Do the Lakers have to step in and prevent LeBron and AD from coming back too early from injury? 54:00 Joel Klatt breaks down his top 50 players ahead of the NF...

00:00 What do you make of the report that Aaron Rodgers wants assurances he is not a “lame duck” QB? 10:39 Jameis Winston on replacing Drew Brees: “I would love to carry that torch from him.” 24:14 Nick’s NBA MVP ladder. 37:43 How far do you expect the Lakers to fall in the standings with LeBron and AD sidelined? 50:12 Stories to Start Your Morning  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

00:00 Are you buying Kendrick Bourne’s comments that Cam is “going to ball out” this season? 10:47 Drawing A Blank 20:59 Are the Nets clearly the favorites to win the title this season? 34:32 Would adding AB be enough to keep Russell Wilson happy with the Seahawks this season? 44:35 Steve Kerr “angry” with how his comments about Durant’s final season in Golden State were taken out of context.  57:...

00:00 How will LeBron’s injury impact the Lakers’ title chances? 11:01 Do the Giants have enough weapons to win the NFC East after adding Pro Bowl WR Kenny Golladay? 22:47 Drawing A Blank 32:27 Brian Westbrook joins to discuss who will win the NFC East this season. 42:00 Chris Broussard joins to discuss how LeBron’s injury will impact the MVP race. 53:00 Is there any chance this rest and recovery...

Revisit the BEST segments from this week’s slate of shows: 00:00 Demario Davis joins to discuss Drew Brees’s retirement.  17:56 Metta World Peace joins the show. Click below to vote for Shannon Sharpe's podcast Club Shay Shay in the 13th annual Shorty Awards! https://shortyawards.com/13th/club-shay-shay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Who has had the better free agency so far: Bucs or Pats? 10:36 Sliding Scale 20:38 Do NBA voters want to give LeBron MVP? 33:12 Which QB will have more success this season: Wentz or Hurts? 44:07 Can Jameis or Taysom be Brees’ heir apparent or is this just a temporary fix for New Orleans? 51:38 Stories to Start Your Morning Click below to vote for Shannon Sharpe's podcast Club Shay Shay in th...

00:00 Surprised the Bears didn’t land Russell Wilson after their offer? 12:10 Drawing A Blank 21:59 Should James Harden be leading the MVP conversation after last night’s 40-point triple-double? 35:30 Michael Vick joins to discuss the Seahawks turning down the Bears’ trade offer. 46:31 Are Patriots fans crazy to think Belichick’s spending spree will automatically equal success? 57:20 Expect the Pa...

00:00 What’s your reaction to the Seahawks reportedly telling the Bears they’re not trading Russell Wilson “at this time”? 12:20 Drawing A Blank 22:52 How much has LeBron’s performance during AD’s absence helped his MVP case? 37:02 Can the new-look Pats be one of the top-ranked offenses in the AFC this season? 47:08 Who should Saints fans be rooting for to win the QB competition: Jameis or Taysom?...

00:00 What was your biggest takeaway from a wild start to NFL free agency? 12:01 Drawing A Blank 26:57 How much better did the Patriots get yesterday by adding Agholor, Bourne, Jon, Judos, and Mills? 37:25 Should the Bucs be favorites to repeat after locking up Shaq Barrett, Lavonte David, Chris Godwin, and Gronk this offseason? 49:10 Metta World Peace joins the show. 1:02:50 Should Chiefs fans be...

00:00 What’s your reaction to Drew Brees’s retirement after 20 seasons? 13:38 Drawing A Blank 23:33 How will Embiid’s injury impact the MVP race? 37:56 Can the Seahawks save their relationship with Russell Wilson? 47:39 Does re-signing Aaron Jones give Aaron Rodgers enough to win a Super Bowl next year? 54:09 Demario Davis joins to discuss Drew Brees’s retirement.  1:12:07 Stories to Start Your Mo...

Revisit the BEST segments from this week’s slate of shows: 00:00 Are the Nets the clear-cut favorite to win the title after signing Blake Griffin? 9:50 Antoine Walker joins to respond to James Harden’s retaliatory comments. 22:18 Is it fair to expect Dak to win a Super Bowl in the next four years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What’d you make of Texans head coach David Culley’s comments on Deshaun Watson yesterday? 12:40 Drawing A Blank 22:50 Is LeBron right that the Lakers have enough to win a title? 36:35 Report: Patriots are re-signing Cam Newton to a one-year deal. 49:20 Stories to Start Your Morning  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Do you expect Dak Prescott to pick up where he left off before his injury?  12:25 Drawing A Blank 22:46 How worried should Nets fans be with Durant’s lingering hamstring injury? 35:51 Is it fair to expect Dak to win a Super Bowl in the next four years? 46:45 What do you make of the Bears desperation to land Deshaun Watson or Russell Wilson? 55:12 Did the Cowboys overpay Dak? 1:04:20 Stories...

00:00 What do you make about the Bucs franchising Chris Godwin and signing Lavonte David without locking up Shaq Barrett? 12:10 Drawing A Blank 23:25 Antoine Walker joins to respond to James Harden’s retaliatory comments. 36:13 Do the Packers need to resign Aaron Jones to put the best team around Aaron Rodgers? 46:22 Is Dak Prescott a real threat to win MVP now that his deal is no longer a distrac...

00:00 What’s your reaction to the Cowboys giving Dak Prescott a 4-year/$160M deal? 10:46 Are the Cowboys legit Super Bowl contenders next year now that Dak’s contract is no longer a distraction? 21:30 Drawing A Blank 34:44 What do you make of Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie backing QB Jalen Hurts? 42:54 Stories to Start Your Morning  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What was your biggest takeaway from the All-Star game? 10:51 Would the Patriots be playoff contenders if Jimmy G reunited with Belichick in New England? 24:40 Drawing A Blank 36:10 Would the Bears become instant Super Bowl contenders if they traded for Russell Wilson? 46:30 Are the Nets the clear-cut favorite to win the title after signing Blake Griffin? 54:30 Stories to Start Your Morning ...