First Things First

- Is Jon Gruden right that the Raiders will “be fine” without Antonio Brown? (00:05) - Was the Saints’ 30-28 win over the Texans more an epic victory for New Orleans or a total collapse by Houston? (10:05) - Agree with Freddie Kitchens that the Browns shouldn’t overreact to their blowout loss to the Titans in Week 1? (20:18) - Will Antonio Brown guarantee Tom Brady and the Patriots their 10th Supe...

- Will the Patriots be unstoppable once Antonio Brown takes the field? (00:05) - Is the Browns Super Bowl hype over after their 43-13 blowout loss to the Titans? (12:16) - How concerning is Tyreek Hill being sidelined for the Chiefs after their dominant performance over the Jaguars? (22:24) - Will Antonio Brown last the full season in New England after his disastrous exit from the Raiders? (32:23)...

- Will the Patriots be unstoppable once Antonio Brown takes the field? (00:05) - Is the Browns Super Bowl hype over after their 43-13 blowout loss to the Titans? (12:16) - How concerning is Tyreek Hill being sidelined for the Chiefs after their dominant performance over the Jaguars? (22:24) - Are the Cowboys on a fast track to the Super Bowl if Dak continues to play like he did in Week 1? (32:24)...

- Chris Bosh joins Nick, Cris, and Jenna to discuss his expectations for LeBron and the Lakers this season, plus Carmelo Anthony, the Cowboys, and more. (00:05) - Nick and Cris discuss the breaking news that Ezekiel Elliott agreed to a 6-year, $90M contract extension with the Cowboys to become the NFL’s highest-paid RB. (16:10) - Are the Eagles set up for another Super Bowl run? (27:36)  - Will th...

- What were the main takeaways from the Packers victory over the Bears in the NFL season opener? (00:05) - Is Antonio Brown’s time with the Raiders already over? (10:29) - Can Big Ben and the Steelers get past Tom Brady and the Patriots in New England? (24:05) - Chris Bosh joins Nick, Cris, and Jenna to discuss his expectations for LeBron and the Lakers this season, plus Carmelo Anthony, the Cowbo...

- What were the main takeaways from the Packers victory over the Bears in the NFL season opener? (00:05) - Is Antonio Brown’s time with the Raiders already over? (10:29) - What are the expectations for Ezekiel Elliott against the Giants on Sunday? (23:19) - Can Big Ben and the Steelers get past Tom Brady and the Patriots in New England? (32:49) - Should Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs be on upset a...

- What is the key to the Packers defeating the Bears in the season opener tonight?  (00:05) - Will Carson Wentz have an MVP season and put the Eagles in Super Bowl contention? (11:30) - Will the Cowboys improve on last year’s 10-6 record now that Zeke has ended his holdout? (23:29) - Eric Mangini joins to discuss Jared Goff’s extension with the Rams. (30:22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

- What is the key to the Packers defeating the Bears in the NFL season opener tonight?  (00:05) - Will Antonio Brown last long in Oakland? (11:45) - Will Carson Wentz have an MVP season and put the Eagles in Super Bowl contention? (22:16) - Will the Cowboys improve on last year’s 10-6 record now that Zeke has ended his holdout? (33:17) - Eric Mangini joins to discuss Jared Goff’s extension with th...

- Nick, Cris, and Jenna discuss the breaking news that Ezekiel Elliott agreed to a 6-year, $90M contract extension with the Cowboys to become the NFL’s highest-paid RB. (00:05) - DeMarcus Ware joins to comment on Ezekiel Elliott’s contract extension. (11:39) - Did the Rams make a mistake giving Jared Goff a four-year, $134M contract extension? (26:27) - What does Zeke’s new deal mean for Dak Presc...

- Does Zeke have enough time to be ready to rejoin the Cowboys? (00:05) - Did the Rams make a mistake giving Jared Goff a four-year, $134M contract extension? (12:09) - Nick, Cris, and Jenna discuss the breaking news that Ezekiel Elliott agreed to a 6-year, $90M contract extension with the Cowboys to become the NFL’s highest-paid RB. (24:16) - DeMarcus Ware joins to comment on Ezekiel Elliott’s co...

- Will Freddie Kitchens be able to “make everybody happy” on Cleveland’s offense? (00:05) - Would Zeke be good to go Week 1 if he showed up today? (11:15) - Will Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs get past Tom Brady and the Patriots? (23:03) - Are the Eagles set up for another Super Bowl run? (30:14) - Is it Super Bowl or bust for Deshaun Watson and the Texans after the trade flurry this past weekend?...

- Will Freddie Kitchens be able to “make everybody happy” on Cleveland’s offense? (00:05) -  Are the Philadelphia Eagles the most complete team in football? (11:30) - Would Zeke be good to go Week 1 if he showed up today? (20:45) - Will Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs get past Tom Brady and the Patriots? (32:29) - Can Amari Cooper thrive if Zeke’s holdout continues? (39:59) - Are the Eagles set up...

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-Any reason to bet against the Pats to win their 7th Super Bowl? (00:37) -How much does Melvin Gordon's holdout impact the Chargers SB chances? (15:36) -How much better are the Texans this season after trades and acquisitions? (20:00) -Is the window closing on Aaron Rodgers to win his 2nd Super Bowl? (27:49) -Best team in the NFC West after Seattle acquired Jadeveon Clowney: Rams or Seahawks? (46:...

-Who needs to get a deal done more: Zeke or Cowboys? (1:00) -Any reason to bet against the Pats to win their 7th Super Bowl? (10:51) -How much does Melvin Gordon's holdout impact the Chargers SB chances? (25:39) -How much better are the Texans this season after trades and acquisitions? (29:45) -Is the window closing on Aaron Rodgers to win his 2nd Super Bowl? (36:49) -Best team in the NFC West aft...

-Are the Saints going to claim the NFC crown? (01:12) -Will Patrick Mahomes win back-to-back MVP awards? (08:27) -Is Ben Ben turning over a new leaf? (28:05) -Which team will win the race in the NFC? (37:04) -Who will challenge Brady in the AFC? (45:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

- Is there any chance Ezekiel Elliott plays Week 1? (00:40) - Can Drew Brees and the Saints win the NFC? (12:09)  - Will Patrick Mahomes win back-to-back MVP awards? (20:46)  - Is Ben Ben turning over a new leaf? (38:20) - Which team will win the race in the NFC? (46:05) - Predictions across the AFC landscape. (57:40) - Would Carmelo Anthony fit with the Nets? (1:08:31) - Brian Westbrook on who he...

-Is Jerry Jones playing with fire when talking about Zeke? -Pats admit there are still unanswered questions for New England's offense. -Are Ravens making a huge mistake with Lamar Jackson? -Should Mahomes be more worried about a regression after his MVP season? -Do the Texans need to better protect Deshaun Watson after seeing Colts fail to protect Luck? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

-Are the Cowboys a playoff team without Zeke? (00:25) -What does Gronk's statement that "not even Brady" gets treated like a superstar say about the Pats? (8:40) -Daniel Jones drops a dime to Bennie Fowler in practice. (20:10) -Urban Meyer talks with Ryan Day. (29:50) -Carli Lloyd reportedly turns down the chance to kick in NFL preseason game. (33:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

-Any chance Gronk returns to the NFL? (00:25) -Have faith in Cam Newton this season after his problematic past year? (12:27) -Does AB need to move on from Big Ben? (24:46) -Will Aaron Rodgers have an MVP season under Matt LaFleur? (32:18) -Are the Cowboys a playoff team without Zeke? (39:02) -What does Gronk's statement that "not even Brady" gets treated like a superstar say about the Pats? (47:18...

-Are you still buying that Zeke wants to be a Cowboy for life? (00:25) -How serious would losing center David Andrews for the season be for Brady and the Pats offense? (13:27) -How much of Baker's success this season will be tied to OBJ? (18:40) -Do the Rams have what it takes to make another SB run? (26:20) -Did the Colts do enough to support Luck during his 7 season in Indianapolis? (46:36) Lear...

-How much will the Colts offense change with Luck retired and Brissett as the starter? (00:25) -Are you still buying that Zeke wants to be a Cowboy for life? (11:03) -How serious would losing center David Andrews for the season be for Brady and the Pats offense? (24:37) -How much of Baker's success this season will be tied to OBJ? (29:19) -Do the Rams have what it takes to make another SB run? (37...

-How out of line were Colts fans booing Luck after news of his retirement? (00:16) -How shocking was Luck's sudden retirement after just 7 NFL seasons? (8:14) -Steelers showing SB potential after Big Ben's 2019 preseason debut last night? (22:24) -Buying Jim Irsay's belief that Luck may come out of retirement? (44:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

-Can the Colts still compete with Jacoby Brissett after Luck's sudden retirement? (00:25) -Buying Stephen Jones' optimism that Cowboys will get a deal done with Zeke before Week 1? (25:35) -How out of line were Colts fans booing Luck after news of his retirement? (30:15) -How shocking was Luck's sudden retirement after just 7 NFL seasons? (38:12) -Steelers showing SB potential after Big Ben's 2019...

- Does Josh Gordon solve the Patriots thin position at WR? (23:35) - Will Baker Mayfield back up all his trash talk with an MVP season? (10:02) - Are the Steelers better off without AB? (18:16) - Did the Giants send Odell Beckham Jr. to Cleveland “to die”? (24:32) - Will this be Tom Brady’s final season? (36:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices