My Main Man Michael Smith

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An early look at the NFL coaching carousel with Charles Robinson Dec 18, 2023

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Yahoo's Charles Robinson joins Michael to break down the NFL's biggest coaching question marks as the season winds down.

(0:30) What's going to happen with Bill Belichick and the Patriots?
(14:00) Could it be time for Mike Tomlin to move on?
(23:00) What more do the Raiders need to see from Antonio Pierce?
(27:00) Who will be the hot names during this coaching cycle?
(39:00) Where could you see Bill Belichick landing?
(45:00) Expect to see Chicago clean house?
(49:00) How many more chances does Arthur Smith have in Atlanta?

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Bonus episode: Chris Jones Gets It Dec 04, 2023

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In the latest edition of the Gets It interview series, Michael sits down with Chiefs DT Chris Jones.

(0:30) The keys to their defensive success
(5:30) How he's matured into a leader
(9:30) The Defensive Player of the Year race
(12:00) Balancing the business of the NFL with playing the game

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Carolina's Continuing Coaching Calamity with Charles Robinson Nov 27, 2023

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Yahoo Sports! senior writer Charles Robinson breaks down the firing of Frank Reich and another chaotic season for the Carolina Panthers

(0:30) What went wrong with Frank Reich in Carolina?
(16:00) Where do the Panthers go for their next head coach?
(22:30) Just how involved is David Tepper?
(28:00) Can Bryce Young elevate the talent around him?
(34:00) Do Panthers need to overhaul front office too?
(47:00) Could Bill Belichick be the answer in Carolina?
(50:00) Should Panthers consider an internal candidate?
(52:30) Who deserves credit for Broncos' turnaround?

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Bonus Episode: Josh Dobbs Gets It Nov 20, 2023

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Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs sits down with Michael Smith on the latest edition of Gets It.

(0:30) Dobbs on his recent wild ride
(2:00) The challenges of frequently changing teams
(6:30) How his path prepared him to take advantage of his opportunities this season
(11:00) Getting traded from Arizona to Minnesota
(14:00) The correlation between studying aerospace engineering and learning an offense
(16:00) Getting up to speed with the Vikings
(20:00) Learning everyone's name
(23:00) The moral of his story
(24:30) Learning different playbooks

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Stroud MVP Talk and the futures of Kyler, Fields and Belichick with Charles Robinson Nov 13, 2023

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Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports is back to break down the big questions emerging out of Week 10.

(0:30) Buying the C.J. Stroud for MVP talk?
(4:00) Would Texans have taken Stroud at #1?
(8:00) Too soon to say Bryce Young was the wrong pick?
(24:30) Do Cardinals still see Kyler Murray as their future QB?
(30:00) Should Bears continue to build around Justin Fields?
(42:00) How will the future play out between Bill Belichick and the Patriots?
(54:00) Should other teams be interested in Bill Belichick?

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Wemby vs Chet, the In-Season Tournament and Harden's new home with Vincent Goodwill Nov 06, 2023

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Vinnie Goodwill is back with a look at some early NBA storylines, including the NBA In-Season Tournament, rookie showstoppers and James Harden's new home.

(1:30) Vinnie and Michael immediately get derailed and give their thoughts on Vegas
(7:00) Are you feeling the NBA In-Season Tournament?
(12:30) Do the stakes for the In-Season Tournament need to be higher
(21:00) Is Chet Holmgren destined to live in Wemby's shadow?
(30:00) Surprised Victor Wembanyama is already this good?
(36:00) How good can Chet Holmgren be?
(42:00) Any chance it works this time with James Harden?

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Levis lifts Titans and trade deadline decisions with Charles Robinson, plus Tyson Bagent Gets It Oct 30, 2023

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With the NFL trade deadline fast approaching, Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports joins Michael to break down the teams with the biggest decisions to make.

(0:30) Did the Titans find their QB in Will Levis?
(10:00) What will Titans do at the trade deadline?
(18:00) Will the Broncos blow it up?
(28:00) Should Vikings be buyers or sellers following Kirk Cousins injury?
(32:30) Which teams need to be aggressive at the trade deadline?
(41:30) Ready to buy into Zach Wilson?

Then, in his latest "Gets It" interview, Michael sits down with Bears rookie QB Tyson Bagent to discuss his improbable path to starting as an undrafted rookie from a D-II school.

(46:00) When he realized that he might have an NFL future
(55:00) The impact of being overlooked by D-I programs and then going undrafted
(1:00:00) Winning the Bears' backup QB job
(1:02:30) Stepping in for Justin Fields

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Bonus episode: Tua Tagovailoa Gets It Oct 23, 2023

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An extended version of Michael's "Gets It" interview with Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa recorded prior to Sunday night's game.

(0:30) Where he is right now professionally and emotionally
(8:00) The 3 things he is most grateful for
(11:00) What he learned about himself last year
(15:00) Overcoming doubters and believing in himself

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The lovable Lions, laudable Browns D, lingering Jets and listless Patriots with Charles Robinson and Shalise Manza Young Oct 16, 2023

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Yahoo! Sports' Charles Robinson returns to discuss the lovable Lions and surprising wins by the Browns and Jets.

(0:30) What does this Lions renaissance mean to their fans? Why is this team so easy to like?
(25:00) How far can the Lions go?
(28:30) How far can the Browns' defense carry them?
(41:00) What's the deal with Deshaun Watson's shoulder?
(44:30) Surprised the Jets continue to step up?

Then, Yahoo! Sports columnist Shalise Manza Young, a former Patriots beat writer, joins to dig into the sorry state of the Patriots.

(56:00) How did the Patriots get so bad?
(1:13:00) Does Robert Kraft still have trust in Bill Belichick?

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Dallas demolished, the Dak dilemma and documenting Deion with Jean-Jacques Taylor Oct 09, 2023

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Jean-Jacques Taylor, author of the "Coach Prime: Deion Sanders and the Making of Men," breaks down the Cowboys path forward and dishes on Deion Sanders' coaching career.

(0:30) The Cowboys embarrassing loss to the 49ers on Sunday night
(9:00) How can the Cowboys be fixed?
(11:00) Dak Prescott's future in Dallas
(17:00) Comparing Dak and Tony Romo
(22:30) Could you see Deion coaching the Cowboys?
(32:00) Understanding Deion's coaching motivation
(35:00) How Jean-Jacques and Deion got tight
(40:00) Inside his book "Coach Prime: Deion Sanders and the Making of Men"
(50:00) How far can Deion take Colorado?

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