First Things First

00:00 What’s your reaction to Doug Peterson saying he was “coaching to win” when he benched Hurts for Sudfeld? 11:22 Does Derrick Henry deserve to win MVP after becoming the 8th player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards? 19:14 Nick’s NBA medals 23:12 No Huddle 33:45 Did Baker Mayfield prove his doubters wrong with the Browns reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2002? 43:32 Stories to...

00:00 Can Baker handle the pressure Sunday and carry the Browns to the playoffs for the first time in 17 seasons? 12:22 Which NFC East team could do the most damage in the playoffs? 20:00 Drawing A Blank 33:13 Has James Harden proven how valuable he is to the Rockets, or should Houston trade him? 43:48 How should Brian Flores handle the Dolphins’ must-win game against the Bills with Ryan Fitzpatri...

00:00 Is it a good idea or bad idea for Mahomes to sit out Week 17 with the Chiefs’ playoff bye already locked up? 11:45 Which NFL bubble team would you hate to see miss the playoffs? 21:44 Drawing A Blank: New Year’s Edition 38:50 Are you a believer in the Nets after their bounce-back win over the Hawks? 48:30 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

00:00 Smart move by Tomlin resting Roethlisberger ahead of the playoffs? 6:50 What would it mean for Baker and the Browns to lose and miss the playoffs? 13:42 Are Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams the best QB-receiver duo in the NFL? 23:55 Nick’s NFL Tiers 36:15 What grade would you give the Nets one week into the season? 46:03 Final thoughts on the Browns’ playoff chances.  Learn more about your ad...

00:00 Is Josh Allen proving he can carry the Bills to a Super Bowl after his 4-TD performance over the Pats? 14:08 Surprised Washington released Dwayne Haskins? 25:42 How disappointing has the Cam Newton experiment been for Belichick and the Patriots? 35:52 Who’s more deserving of MVP this season: Aaron Rodgers or Patrick Mahomes? 45:50 James Harrison joins to discuss whether Brady’s Bucs could go...

00:00 Did the Packers’ 40-14 win over the Titans prove how difficult Green Bay could be in the playoffs? 7:09 Agree with Paul George that the Clippers’ 51-pt loss without Kawhi was “not that big of a deal”? 13:55 Did Brady’s 4-TD game against the Lions prove the Bucs are contenders? 22:48 Drawing A Blank 33:08 Does Baker deserve a pass after losing to the Jets with most of his wideouts sidelined?...

00:00 What was the bigger deal last night: Tatum’s game winning three or Giannis’ missed free throw? 12:42 Will the Steelers lose to the Colts? 22:52 Drawing A Blank 32:36 Do the Rockets have to trade James Harden now after his latest incident? 44:30 Has DeAndre Hopkins earned the right not to practice? 57:10 Would a win over the Titans make Aaron Rodgers the MVP? 1:06:52 Stories to Start Your Mor...

00:00 Was last night’s game more about the Lakers or the Clippers? 11:11 Should Mike Tomlin put an end to JuJu Smith-Schuster’s logo dances? 20:55 Nick’s Week 16 NFL Tiers 35:20 Should the Chiefs trade for Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason? 46:39 Chris Broussard joins to recap the Clippers’ win over the Lakers. 55:40 Was last night’s blowout loss to the Nets proof Steph Curry can’t carry the Warrio...

00:00 Is it time for the Steelers to hit the panic button after their 3rd straight loss? 13:18 How do you see this season playing out for LeBron and company in their quest to repeat? 22:44 Drawing A Blank 33:19 Do you believe Steph can carry the Warriors to the postseason? 44:50 Should Clippers fans be worried about Kawhi’s long term plans after saying he is “just focused on this season”? 55:48 Ni...

00:00 Did you learn more about the Chiefs or the Saints in KC’s 32-29 win over New Orleans? 11:37 Did the Jets’ win yesterday hurt the franchise’s future now that they will likely miss out on drafting Trevor Lawrence? 21:18 Drawing A Blank 33:29 What’d you make of Drew Brees’ performance in his first game back from injury? 44:01 Does Brady deserve all the credit for the Bucs’ 17-point comeback win...

00:00 Morey responds to Simmons for Harden rumors: “We are not trading Ben.” 11:47 What has gone so wrong for the Raiders after losing 4 of their last 5 games? 20:13 Drawing A Blank 32:10 Gerald McCoy joins to discuss whether the Saints’ defense contain Mahomes and the Chiefs on Sunday. 41:50 Will Brady and the Bucs’ offense start clicking Sunday in Atlanta? 55:48 Which team would benefit most fro...

00:00 How telling was James Harden’s first media session since his trade request? 14:09 Is Bruce Arians right that Tom Brady isn’t “getting enough credit for what he’s doing”? 21:04 At this point in the season, do you trust Big Ben & the Steelers? 32:48 Eric Mangini joins to preview the Saints/Chiefs matchup.  38:28 Eric Mangini returns to discuss the Steelers’ recent slide.  52:10 Stories to Star...

00:00 Do you expect the James Harden situation in Houston to get worse, get better, or stay the same? 10:44 Is Drew Brees’ return the only way the Saints can take down Mahomes and the Chiefs? 22:38 Nick’s Week 15 NFL Tiers 35:13 Who should Eagles fans want on their team in 2021: Doug Pederson or Carson Wentz? 44:05 What does it say about Giannis that he decided to sign the supermax with Milwaukee...

00:00 Who was more impressive last night in the Ravens’ 47-42 win over the Browns: Lamar or Baker? 12:24 Is the door still open for Aaron Rodgers to steal the MVP away from Mahomes? 20:25 Drawing A Blank 33:03 What’s more likely for KD, Kyrie and the Nets this season: NBA Title or disaster? 44:16 Final thoughts on Ravens/Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What went wrong for the Steelers’ offense in their loss to the Bills? 13:41 What’d you make of Jalen Hurts’ starting debut in the Eagles’ 24-21 win over the Saints? 21:11 Drawing A Blank 32:29 What’d you make of Bruce Arians saying “we can do any damn thing we want to do” after the Bucs’ 26-14 win over the Vikings? 41:19 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Revisit the BEST segments from this week’s slate of shows: 00:00 Nick’s Week 14 NFL Tiers 14:09 DeMarcus Ware joins the show. 26:37 Shams Charania joins the show with an update on James Harden’s preferred trade destinations. 37:29 Adam Thielen joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Should Belichick bench Cam Newton or let him finish out the season? 11:14 Brandon’s Keys to the Game: Bills/Steelers. 20:00 Drawing A Blank 32:11 Shams Charania joins the show with an update on James Harden’s preferred trade destinations. 43:25 Adam Thielen joins the show. 53:53 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Is Ben Roethlisberger responsible for the Steelers’ identity crisis on offense? 11:28 Who are the winners and losers from the Brady-Belichick split up to this point? 20:36 Are you buying that new head coach Stephen Silas is the reason James Harden wants out of Houston? 33:35 Who wins: Patriots or Rams? 42:00 Is LeBron right that he “won the two hardest championships in NBA league history”? 5...

00:00 Did the Ravens look like a playoff win with their 34-17 win over the Cowboys? 11:03 What do you make of Doug Pederson’s decision to start Hurts over Wentz in Week 14? 20:19 Nick’s Week 14 NFL Tiers 32:58 DeMarcus Ware joins the show. 45:41 Final thoughts on Jalen Hurts starting over Wentz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What’d you learn about the Steelers in their first loss of the season? 13:18 Did last night’s win over the 49ers prove the Bills are underrated? 21:35 What do you need to see from the Ravens to have faith in them for the rest of the season? 33:11 Should the Rockets trade James Harden? 46:09 Drawing A Blank 57:07 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

00:00 What’d you make of the Browns’ 41-35 win over the Titans? 14:20 What’d you make of Jets DC Gregg Williams calling a blitz on the Raiders’ game-winning TD? 21:07 Should this be the end of Carson Wentz as the Eagles’ starting QB? 33:14 Was the Seahawks 17-12 loss to the Giants just a blip, or a real cause for concern? 40:10 Drawing A Blank 55:05 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about y...

00:00 What do you make of Bruce Arians saying Tom Brady “picks all the plays now” for the Bucs? 8:37 Nick’s Week 13 NFL Tiers. 20:30 Chris Broussard returns to discuss the Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Should Baker & the Browns finally be considered contenders with a win over the Titans? 11:20 Brandon’s Keys to the Game: Rams vs. Cardinals. 20:30 Should Taysom and the Saints be on upset alert vs. the Falcons? 31:29 Are the Clippers’ chemistry issues fixable? 44:05 Drawing A Blank 56:20 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Who are the winners & losers of the Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade? 13:44 What do you make of the Lakers giving LeBron a 2-year/$85M extension & Anthony Davis a 5-year/$190M extension? 23:35 Chris Broussard joins to discuss the Lakers’ contract extensions for LeBron + AD. 36:10 Were you surprised the Steelers struggled to defeat the Ravens? 47:47 Chris Broussard returns to discuss the Rus...

00:00 Are you surprised Aaron Rodgers is still using offseason headlines to motivate himself? 13:53 Report: Carson Wentz was “not thrilled” with Eagles’ decision to draft Jalen Hurts. 22:13 Nick’s Week 13 NFL Tiers. 34:37 Fast Break 45:00 David Ortiz joins the show. 46:25 Final thoughts on Aaron Rodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices