First Take

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Hour 1: Do You Like Dak's Beaming Confidence? Jul 31, 2026

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First Take begins with GOTI. Huh? Yes, GOTI. Dak dubbed the cowboys high flying offense the "Greatest Offense There Is." Where is all of this confidence coming from, and is it a good sign for the Cowboys? UnSportsmanLike's own Evan Cohen ponders all of the Cowboys hype currently circulating. Then, former SEC loyalist Paul Finebaum joins to wax poetic about the Big Ten. Next, is Deion Sanders visiting Browns training camp an issue?

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Hour 2: Does George Pickens Need To Have A Career Year For Cowboys To Contend? Jul 30, 2026

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First Take resumes with an oddly quiet offseason for the Cowboys. George Pickens is back as one half of the most dangerous WR duo in the NFL. Does another 1400 yd, 9 TD season for him make the Cowboys Super Bowl contenders? Next, can Justin Jefferson have a big season with two mediocre QBs dueling for the starting job in Minnesota? Next, Jordan Rodgers breaks down Ohio State's and Indiana's schedules heading into a sure to be crazy college football season!

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Hour 1: Does Joel Embiid Have More To Lose Than Goat James? Jul 30, 2026

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First Take begins with Joe Burrow! Place yourself in a world where the Bengals miss the playoffs AGAIN. Will we have to officially move him below Jalen Hurts in the QB rankings? Then, Canty's A-List! Who are the top 5 QBs with the most on the line? Next, UnSportsmanLike's Evan Cohen and Chris Canty get into a HEATED LeBron debate. Does King James have more to lose this season than Joel Embiid?

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Hour 2: Will The Warriors Make The Playoffs? Jul 29, 2026

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First Take begins with a sad and drawn out ending to Steph Curry's career. Draymond is returning, and it seems as if the Warriors are running back the "limp into the play-in" strategy for Steph's final years... Then Triple H talks Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar! Next, Mad Dog is MAD at Jose Caballero, Janik Sinner's withdrawal, and Notre Dame's greed!

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Hour 1: Are The Cowboys Super Bowl Contenders? Jul 29, 2026

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First Take begins with a Jerry Jones bombshell! Supposedly, the Cowboys are in on multiple trade candidates! Is Maxx Crosby to Dallas a sure thing? Then, J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray will split 1st-team reps in training camp. Are the Vikings handling their QB situation the right way? Next, are the Cowboys or Eagles the team to beat in the NFC East?

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Hour 2: Is This Year More Pivotal For Lamar Or The Ravens? Jul 28, 2026

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First Take begins with a must win season for the Ravens. How well does Lamar need to play for the Ravens to be considered Super Bowl contenders? Then, the Knicks are still favored in the East after the 76ers signed LeBron. Does this officially remove LeBron from the goat convo? Next, Peter Rosenberg on who to watch out for at Summer Slam!

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Hour 1: What's The Bears Ceiling? Jul 28, 2026

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First Take begins with UnSportsmanLike's Evan Cohen doubling down on his Bears take! He loves 'em! Also, which QB is most likely to bounce back after subpar 2025 seasons? Then, Shams says the Sixers want LeBron to play PG! Can Jaylen Brown adjust to being the fourth option? Next, how much pressure is on Dak to make the Super Bowl this year? Does the big game being on ESPN make it more important for him?

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Hour 2: Does LeBron Become The Goat With Two More Rings? Jul 27, 2026

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First Take resumes with Sir Charles ripping King James. After lambasting him for ring chasing while forgetting most NBA stars are three years into retirement by age 40, Chuck says LeBron needs TWO rings with the Sixers to pass Jordan. Then, which QB has the most pressure to win this season and why is it C.J. Stroud? Next, after getting absolutely zero help for Steph Curry this offseason, can we officially close the Warriors championship window?

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Hour 1: Will LeBron and 76ers Struggles in Year One? Jul 27, 2026

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First Take begins with LeBron's new digs! The GOAT finally ended his long, drawn out free agency saga by choosing Philly! Can he take anything from the '08 Celtics and win in his first year with a new super team, or will it take a year of chemistry searching to get to the mountaintop? Then, let's dream and say the Cowboys DO make the Super Bowl... in that unfathomable scenario, who's their most important player? Next, Joe Tess joins to PUMP US UP for SummerSlam this Saturday and Sunday at 6 ET!!

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Hour 2: Camp Jul 26, 2026

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Patriots veterans report to camp today. Are the Patriots finally ready to turn the corner, or are expectations getting way ahead of reality?

Then, is this the year Arch Manning loaded AFC West, which team stands above the rest? We've got lives up to the hype and takes over college football?

And in a loaded AFC West, which team stands above the rest? We've got plenty to debate on First Take!

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