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**First Things First**

First Things First airs Weekdays at 3 PM ET on FS1! Join Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes as they discuss the biggest stories in the world of sports. From LeBron James, to Patrick Mahomes, this show will bring you the first, and most incisive, opinions on the best sports stories.

Latest Episodes:

Micah Parsons' drama, NFL mock draft, Could Aaron Rodgers sign with Vikings? Mar 14, 2025

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(00:00) Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence beef / Lakers lose and Warriors win

(17:17) Could Aaron Rodgers sign with the Vikings?

(27:40) Can the Giants compete with Russell Wilson at QB?

(34:47) Pats setting Drake Maye up for success?

(39:42) Geoff Schwartz shares his latest NFL Mock Draft

(1:01:06) More on the Parsons-Lawrence beef / Bengals reportedly making progress with Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase's deals

(1:17:46) Nick's NBA Title Pie

(1:23:45) Will Aaron Rodgers have a team by Monday?

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HIGHLIGHT: Nick's NFL Tiers | Post-Free Agency Mar 14, 2025

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How will Nick Wright's NFL Tiers turn out now that teams have signed free agents? Listen and find out!

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Thunder defeat Celtics, Post-free agency NFL Tiers, Steelers waiting on Aaron Rodgers? Mar 13, 2025

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(00:00) Thunder defeat Celtics. What did this game prove for 2 of the NBA's best?

(19:58) Report: Steelers made Aaron Rodgers an offer and are waiting on his decision

(30:25) How should Cowboys fans feel about the offseason?

(35:58) Mac Jones signs with the 49ers

(40:31) Post-free agency Nick's NFL Tiers

(58:50) Will teams regret passing on Shedeur Sanders?

(1:18:15) Can Luka Doncic get the Lakers back on track?

(1:21:08) Mac Jones and the 49ers final thoughts

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HIGHLIGHT: Nick's NBA Tiers #2 Mar 13, 2025

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Time for a new edition of Nick Wright's NBA Tiers. What does Nick think of the best teams in the NBA? Listen and find out!

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Aaron Rodgers yet to make a decision, BUD List, What's next for Brock Purdy & Russell Wilson? Mar 12, 2025

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(00:00) Aaron Rodgers has not made a decision on his next team

(17:34) BUD List

(33:40) 49ers have lost a lot of talent in free agency. What does this mean for Brock Purdy?

(39:31) Make any sense for the Steelers to bring Russell Wilson back?

(42:49) Nick's NBA Tiers

(1:02:03) More Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson talk

(1:20:59) Thunder at Celtics

(1:26:38) Tiger Woods update

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HIGHLIGHT: NBA King of the Hill #2 Mar 12, 2025

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How does Nick Wright's NBA King of the Hill end up this week? Who is playing well right now? Listen to find out!

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49ers Super Bowl window, NFL offseason grades so far, Worried about Lakers & Thunders losses? Mar 11, 2025

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(00:00) Lakers have a bad night or is it a bad sign with Nets loss? / Should Nikola Jokic be NBA MVP?

(21:56) Has the 49ers Super Bowl window closed?

(31:32) Daniel Jones signs with Colts

(37:02) Any reason for Aaron Rodgers to pick the Giants over the Steelers?

(41:09) NBA King of the Hill

(56:19) NFL offseason grades so far

(1:20:08) Thunder fall to the Nuggets

(1:24:16) Gerrit Cole having Tommy John surgery

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Storytime With Wildes: Aging Doesn't Really Exist + The G.O.A.T. Debate Mar 11, 2025

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Kevin Wildes is back with more thoughts on life. This time he explains why aging doesn't really exist and tells the story of the time he worked for a landscaping company. He breaks down why the G.O.A.T. case is emotional rather than logical and compares LeBron James to Tom Brady.

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Darnold & Fields free agency splashes, Metcalf & Adams join new teams, Lakers in trouble? Mar 10, 2025

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(00:00) Sam Darnold signs with Seahawks and Justin Fields signs with Jets

(20:16) Like DK Metcalf's fit with the Steelers?

(33:11) How good can the Raiders be with Geno Smith?

(38:35) Davante Adams signs with Rams

(43:14) Darnold, Fields and Myles Garrett talk

(1:05:59) Are the Lakers in trouble? Will this injury impact LeBron the rest of the season?

(1:22:52) Are the Steelers contenders with Aaron Rodgers?

(1:27:15) Nuggets vs Thunder