First Things First

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Eagles & Lamar Jackson criticized, AFC & NFC West predictions, Jets best team in AFC East? Aug 27, 2024

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(00:00) Can the Jets win the Super Bowl? Are Bills being disrespected in AFC East betting odds? Worried about Brock Purdy still struggling in practice?

(21:27) Should Chris Broussard and Philly fans be worried about Jalen Hurts and the Eagles?

(32:19) Dalvin Cook reportedly meets with the Cowboys. Could he make an impact in Dallas?

(37:43) Anonymous DC on Lamar Jackson: “He can’t pass when he has to”

(42:54) Predicting the AFC and NFC West standings

(1:03:23) Are the Cowboys no longer Super Bowl or Bust?

(1:18:22) Report: Lakers have sights set on Luka Doncic

(1:23:46) Predictions Week continues tomorrow

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CeeDee Lamb & Cowboys new deal, AFC & NFC East predictions, Will Drake Maye & Justin Fields start? Aug 26, 2024

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(00:00) CeeDee Lamb and Cowboys agree on extension / Trey Lance throws 5 INTs in preseason game / Eagles smart to not play starters in preseason?

(21:20) Patrick Mahomes voted top QB in poll. Brock Purdy ranked 12th in same poll

(33:10) Should Drake Maye start Week 1 for the Patriots?

(37:53) Who starts for the Steelers in Week 1: Justin Fields or Russell Wilson?

(42:08) Predicting the AFC and NFC East standings

(1:02:57) Something or nothing: Brock Purdy, Mac Jones, Trey Lance and Caleb Williams

(1:15:18) Team USA QB Darrell Doucette: “I’m better than [Patrick] Mahomes” / Is the Cowboys offseason redeemed?

(1:21:57) NFL Rookie of the Year predictions

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Jerod Mayo on Drake Maye, Dak headlines FOX Sports’ NFC East All-22 roster Aug 16, 2024

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(00:00) Mayo on Maye: “If he’s better than Jacoby… he’ll start” / Sirianni: Didn’t play offensive starters because of the intensity of the joint practice Tuesday

(21:31) Dak: “Good conversations” going on about contract; Dak headlines FOX Sports’ NFC East All-22 roster

(31:11) Weird and Wonderful; Herbert out of walking boot but not practicing

(40:15) Russ set to make preseason debut Saturday vs Bills

(44:59) NICK MAKES A LIST

(1:02:03) Ian O’Connor joins the show

(1:16:23) Weird and Wonderful, Bengals at Bears - Saturday at 1 ET; Jets at Panthers - Saturday at 7 ET

(1:30:01) Eagles fail tush push; Stevenson confuses ‘guy who just left’ question

being about Belichick instead of Judon

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Brock Purdy Is X Factor, Buying Into Daniel Jones, Stephen Jones On CeeDee Lamb Aug 15, 2024

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(00:00) Brock Purdy continues to struggle in 49ers camp

(24:27) Stephen Jones speaks on expectations for CeeDee Lamb's production

(33:31) Should people buy in to Daniel Jones?

(40:00) Can the Bills stop a Chiefs 3-peat?

(44:52) Nick's anti-BUD list

(01:00:21) Is there hope for the Patriots this season?

(01:16:29) Who's more important for Purdy: Trent Williams or Brandon Aiyuk?

(01:29:01) Expectations for Drake Maye tonight

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J.J. McCarthy will miss entire 2024 season, Parsons on CeeDee: “He will be suiting up for Cowboys” Week 1 Aug 14, 2024

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00:00 - J.J. McCarthy will miss entire 2024 season. Parsons on CeeDee: “He will be suiting up for Cowboys” Week 1

22:40 - Rodgers: Feel I have an “extra gear” I’ve yet to show. Saleh on Reddick being a distraction: “It’s not, I promise”

34:48 - Weird and Wonderful. David Helman: “Not crazy to think the Panthers will be looking for a new plan at quarterback in 2025”

41:07 - Matt LaFleur: “I want to vomit every time I hear No. 1 receiver” Guarantee Packers are playoff-bound?

45:24 - NICK MAKES A LIST. TOP 5 ROSTERS THIS SEASON: Bengals, Bears, 49ers, Lions, Chiefs

1:01:40 - Burrow: “I’m better right now… bigger, faster, stronger”…Is a Burrow MVP season on the board?

1:19:30 - Weird and Wonderful. Barnwell: Steelers are least likely team to return to playoffs

1:29:49 - Cowboys let Parsons take RB snaps at walk-through

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Tyreek on Tua: Can win MVP this year, Aaron Rodgers Rodgers: “I don’t think I need to” play in preseason Aug 13, 2024

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00:00 - Tyreek on if he text Mahomes after NFL Top 100:

"Nah Chiefs fans already hate me... y'all can go cry”

21:51 - Rodgers: “I don’t think I need to” play in preseason

32:58 - Bucky Brooks on McCarthy: “Enters 2024 with a ‘Super Bowl or bust’ mandate”

40:31 - 49ers canceled joint practice with Saints

this week, don’t have enough healthy players

Should 49ers fans be concerned?

45:23 - NICK MAKES A LIST

1:01:42 - Josh Allen on Keon Coleman: “Mix between Michael Thomas and Dez Bryant”

1:18:00 - Weird and Wonderful

1:29:56 - Harbaugh on Herbert: “He’s into anything and everything to get himself ready for that opening day”

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LeBron, Steph & Team USA win Gold, Hollywood Brown injured, Pick a side: Jerry Jones or CeeDee Lamb? Aug 12, 2024

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(00:00) USA wins Gold Medal / Steph Curry’s legacy / LeBron James is named MVP / Will a Superteam come out of this?

(20:06) Whose side are you on: Jerry Jones & Cowboys or CeeDee Lamb?

(33:07) Haason Reddick has requested a trade from Jets

(39:09) Should Chiefs be worried about Hollywood Brown’s injury?

(43:26) Nick’s biggest stories of the offseason

(56:24) Reaction to 1st Round QBs in preseason: Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix, JJ Mccarthy and Bo Nix

(1:15:09) Where will Brandon Aiyuk play Week 1? / Is there trouble ahead for the Browns?

(1:24:24) What will you remember from Team USA’s run to Gold

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Gronk joins show, Reaction to Team USA's close win over Serbia, What are the Cowboys doing? Aug 09, 2024

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(00:00) Reaction to Team USA basketball's close win over Serbia

(23:38) What is going on with the Cowboys and CeeDee Lamb?

(34:12) Caleb Williams says Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford are his Top 2 QBs in the NFL

(37:23) Dianna Russini reports that Brandon Aiyuk trade to Patriots fell through because Aiyuk does not believe in Patriots QBS

(43:51) Rob Gronkowski the joins show

(55:35) Topics on Patrick Mahomes, Caleb Williams, Trevor Lawrence, and the Eagles

(1:11:59) Who has the most to gain from the Team USA Gold Medal game?

(1:21:53) Latest on Aaron Rodgers and Robert Saleh

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Brock Purdy more turnovers in practice, BUD List, Under more pressure: Caleb Williams or Josh Allen? Aug 08, 2024

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(00:00) Patrick Mahomes on being ranked 4th in NFL Top 100 / Brock Purdy continues to struggle in practice

(20:19) Under more pressure this season: Caleb Williams or Josh Allen?

(31:59) Expect Justin Fields to steal Russell Wilson's job?

(37:39) Can Ezekiel Elliott still be RB1 for the Cowboys?

(42:05) Broussard's Under Duress List

(55:58) Will Drake Maye start Week 1? / Expect bounce back season from Bryce Young? / Can the Lions still improve this season? / What happens to Daniel Jones?

(1:13:43) Buy that Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni have put relationship issues behind them?

(1:19:32) Team USA defeats Serbia

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Jalen Hurts & Sirianni relationship, Caleb Williams expectations, Steelers adding Brandon Aiyuk? Aug 07, 2024

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(00:00) Steelers and 49ers have reportedly verbally agreed to a trade for Brandon Aiyuk / Believe the Eagles can get over reported bad relationship between Hurts and Nick Sirianni?

(25:08) Will expectations hurt Caleb Williams?

(35:29) Brandon Aiyuk reportedly not interested in playing for Patriots

(39:59) Would adding Aiyuk change the competition between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson?

(43:30) Still expect Brock Purdy to improve this year if he doesn't have Aiyuk?

(1:01:54) Does Serbia have a chance to upset Team USA basketball?

(1:16:40) Is CeeDee Lamb not reporting to Cowboys camp officially a problem?

(1:23:36) Chiefs players discuss NBA GOAT debate

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