First Things First

-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

- How concerning was Cam Newton leaving last night’s game in a walking boot after suffering a left foot sprain? (00:06) - How did Tom Brady do in his 2019 preseason debut? (10:29) - Could Deshaun Watson and the Texans be Super Bowl contenders this year? (19:42) - Can Big Ben improve after losing Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell? (26:44) - Who holds more power in contract talks: Ezekiel Elliott or th...

- How concerning was Cam Newton leaving last night’s game in a walking boot after suffering a left foot sprain? (00:06) - Should Zeke accept the Cowboys latest offer? (10:47) - How did Tom Brady do in his 2019 preseason debut? (23:01) - Should Daniel Jones start Week 1 over Eli Manning? (31:58) - Could Deshaun Watson and the Texans be Super Bowl contenders this year? (40:24) - Should Stephen Jones...

- Could Patrick Mahomes become the greatest QB of all time? (00:05) - Do Baker Mayfield’s antics help or hurt the Browns? (11:09) - Will this be Tom Brady’s final season? (21:57) - Is 2019 a make-or-break season for Cam Newton? (31:28) - What’s the biggest key for Tom Brady to win his 7th Super Bowl this season? (40:12) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

- Could Patrick Mahomes become the greatest QB of all time? (00:05) - Is Jason Garrett’s job riding on Ezekiel Elliott’s holdout? (11:07) - Do Baker Mayfield’s antics help or hurt the Browns? (21:21) - Will Kyler Murray struggle in his rookie season? (31:16) - Will this be Tom Brady’s final season? (40:23) - Is 2019 a make-or-break year for Cam Newton? (48:28) - What do the Chiefs need to do to br...

- Was it out of line for Baker Mayfield to criticize the Giants drafting Daniel Jones? (00:05) - Did the Giants truly send Odell Beckham Jr. to Cleveland “to die”? (12:39) - Has Tom Brady’s receiving corps gone from weakness to strength with Thomas, Edelman, and Gordon? (25:38) - Will Antonio Brown’s antics damage his legacy? (34:32) - Will Jerry Jones’ constant prodding result in Zeke’s holdout l...

- Was it out of line for Baker Mayfield to criticize the Giants drafting Daniel Jones? (00:05) - Has Jerry Jones “earned the right” to joke about Ezekiel Elliott? (11:27) - Did the Giants send Odell Beckham Jr. to Cleveland “to die”? (22:28) - Are Kliff Kingsbury and the Cardinals making a mistake keeping their new-look offense “close to the vest” in preseason? (38:10) - Will the Cowboys defense b...

-Can Raiders rely on AB this season? (00:48) -Rodgers planning to play Thursday despite back tightness. (25:41) -Does Brady have enough weapons on his team to win a 7th Super Bowl? (27:06) -Is Rams LB Clay Matthews right that there won't be a SB hangover? (33:00) -Are Giants making a mistake starting Eli over Daniel Jones in Week 1? (39:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

-Could Zeke be done with the Cowboys after feeling disrespected by Jerry Jones? (00:48) -Can Raiders rely on AB this season? (12:27) -Rodgers planning to play Thursday despite back tightness. (25:41) -Does Brady have enough weapons on his team to win a 7th Super Bowl? (27:07) -Is Rams LB Clay Matthews right that there won't be a SB hangover? (33:00) -Are Giants making a mistake starting Eli over D...

-Will Antonio Brown be ready to deliver for the Raiders? (00:12) -How will Ezekiel Elliott's contract situation play out in Dallas? (9:05) -Will Dwight Howard join LeBron and the Lakers? (16:48) -Does Josh Gordon solve the Patriots thin position at WR? (23:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

-How can Dak Prescott prove he should be the highest-paid QB in the NFL? -Bart Scott joins to discuss expectations for Carson Wentz and the Eagles this season. -What's the concern level for Andrew Luck? -Do the Giants have a quarterback controversy on their hands? -Are Baker and the Browns making enemies in the league? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

-How good will the Cowboys be if Ezekiel Elliott ends his holdout? (01:12) -Reaction to Tom Brady's message to his young wideouts. (08:27) -What are the expectations for Lamar Jackson in his second year? (28:05) -How steep will the learning curve be for Kyler Murray? (37:04) -How devastating is the Boogie Cousins injury for the Lakers? (45:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

-Impressions of Kyler Murray's second game with the Cardinals? (01:13) -How good will the Cowboys be if Ezekiel Elliott ends his holdout? (09:12)  -Reaction to Tom Brady's message to his young wideouts. (19:49)  -What are the expectations for Lamar Jackson in his second year? (38:18) -How steep will the learning curve be for Kyler Murray? (47:11) -How devastating is the Boogie Cousins injury for t...

-Are Baker and the Browns making enemies in the league? (01:55) -Could Tom Brady really be on the decline? (12:01) -Is Kyler Murray a "generational talent" like his GM says? (29:34) -What will the Packers look like under Matt LaFleur? (38:15) -Are people sleeping on Matt Ryan and the Falcons? (45:43) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

-What should we expect from Aaron Rodgers and the Packers? (00:29) -Are Baker and the Browns making enemies in the league? (08:50) -Could Tom Brady really be on the decline? (20:26) -Is Kyler Murray a "generational talent" like his GM says? (37:59) -What will the Packers look like under Matt LaFleur? (46:41) -Are people sleeping on Matt Ryan and the Falcons? (54:08) -Is Amari Cooper's injury a con...