First Things First

Listen & subscribe to more FOX Sports podcasts: http://sprtspod.fox/applepodcasts 00:00 Kyrie Irving 15:02 Drawing A Blank 22:42 Under Duress 35:22 Coach Mangini's Game Plan 46:51 Baker Mayfield 57:25 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After today's episode, stick around to hear a special postseason edition of FOX Sports' baseball podcast Flippin' Bats w/ Ben Verlander, featuring A-Rod & Big Papi. Subscribe to Flippin' Bats on Apple Podcasts: http://sprtspod.fox/flippinbats_apple & Spotify: http://sprtspod.fox/flippinbats_spotify Topics: 00:00 Nets without Kyrie 16:01 Drawing A Blank 20:38 Nick's NFL Tiers 33:42 NFL MVP Talk 44:41 Stories to Start Your Morning 52:06 A-Rod & Big Papi on Flippin' Bats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*WWE Fans! Listen to Ryan Satin's interview w/ Becky Lynch on the newest episode of Out of Character* Apple Podcasts: http://sprtspod.fox/beckylynch Spotify: http://sprtspod.fox/beckylynchonspotify --------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Jon Gruden resigns 14:23 In Or Out 21:20 Ravens/Colts recap 33:10 Ben Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*WWE Fans! Listen to Ryan Satin's interview w/ Becky Lynch on the newest episode of Out of Character* Apple Podcasts: http://sprtspod.fox/beckylynch Spotify: http://sprtspod.fox/beckylynchonspotify --------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Chiefs/Bills recap 11:46 Eye Openers 18:22 Are the Bills the best team in the AFC? 29:34 Should the Nets sit Kyrie Irving for the season? 41:50 No Huddle 56:27 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Rams/Seahawks recap 12:03 Upset Alert 17:01 No Huddle 27:20 Bills/Chiefs preview 37:57 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Justin Fields starting 12:11 Drawing A Blank 19:38 Under Duress 33:13 Coach Mangini's game plan: Bills/Chiefs 44:21 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What should the Nets do with Kyrie if he can't practice or play home games? 13:56 Drawing A Blank 17:49 Nick's NFL Tiers 30:56 LeSean McCoy joins to preview the Bills/Chiefs matchup. 41:31 Breaking News: Patriots release four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore.  51:24 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Should the Chargers scare the Chiefs in the AFC West after consecutive division wins? 12:57 In Or Out 19:01 No Huddle 30:08 Belichick stands by the decision to kick a field goal on 4th and 3 vs. the Bucs. 42:45 Should the Chargers scare the Chiefs in the AFC West after consecutive division wins? 52:58 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What was your biggest takeaway from the Bucs' 19-17 win over the Pats in Brady's return to Foxborough? 12:30 Drawing A Blank 18:25 No Huddle 28:50 Are the Cowboys starting to look like a Super Bowl contender after their win over the Panthers? 38:47 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What are the chances that Bill Belichick and the Pats upset Tom Brady and the Bucs Sunday night.  12:42 Drawing A Blank 20:00 No Huddle  30:22 Seth Wickersham, author of “It's Better to Be Feared: The New England Patriots Dynasty and the Pursuit of Greatness” joins. 43:48 Will emotion be a factor for Brady when he returns to Foxborough Sunday night? 52:48 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Nick, Chris, Jenna, and Kevin discusses the new book that details how Belichick wouldn't meet Brady face-to-face before the exit. 13:27 Drawing A Blank 19:30 Under Duress 32:24 Coach Mangini's game plan for Belichick & the Pats to upset Brady & the Bucs. 42:02 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What do you make of Brady saying he “can envision everything” ahead of Sunday's game ahgainst Belichick in Foxborough? 11:08 Drawing A Blank 17:26 Nick's NFL Tiers 31:29 Is the narrative about the Lakers' age legit or just a talking point? 41:32 Nick reacts to the breaking news that the Bucs signed Richard Sherman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Are the Cowboys starting to look like legit contenders in the NFC after their win over the Eagles? 11:18 Drawing A Blank 17:44 What do you make of Kyrie Irving declining to answer questions on vaccine status at Nets media day? 33:12 Brady on matchup with Belichick: “I'm not going to necessarily reminisce. I don't think this is the moment for that.” 43:27 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Time to be worried about the Chiefs after their 2nd straight loss drops them to last place in the AFC West? 14:25 Eye Openers 22:42 Did Tampa's 34-24 loss say more about Brady and the Bucs or Stafford and the Rams? 33:24 Did Aaron Rodgers and the Packers win the game or did the 49ers lose it? 45:16 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Who will we learn more about Sunday night: Packers or 49ers? 10:10 Drawing A Blank 17:43 No Huddle 31:21 What will be the biggest determining factor in the Bucs-Rams game? 42:06 Who will we learn more about Sunday night: Packers or 49ers? 52:44 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What do you make of the quarterback situation in Chicago? 12:55 Drawing A Blank 20:44 Under Duress  32:52 Coach Mangini's game plan for the Rams vs. Bucs 45:08 Stories to Start Your Morning  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What do you make of the way Ben Simmons is handling his likely Philly exit? 12:21 Drawing A Blank 17:10 Nick's Week 3 NFL Tiers 32:08 Does Brady and Gronk's success w/ the Bucs prove Belichick made a massive mistake letting them go? 42:45 What do you make of Aaron Rodgers' latest comments? 51:28 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 More interesting: Rodgers' 4-TD performance or his postgame comments about getting “the trolls off our back”? 11:35 Drawing A Blank 18:25 No Huddle 28:11 Think Belichick regrets letting Brady & Gronk go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What went wrong for the Chiefs in the 36-35 loss to the Ravens? 12:22 Drawing A Blank 17:40 No Huddle 31:50 How worried should the rest of the NFL be about what they're seeing from Brady & the Bucs? 42:32 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Did Daniel Jones' performance provide any silver lining for Giants fans after the brutal loss to Washington? 11:11 Drawing A Blank 17:41 No Huddle 32:12 Do you trust Lamar Jackson to get his first win vs. Mahomes and the Chiefs on Sunday night? 43:00 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Kyrie responds to Nick's report that Irving would rather retire than be traded by the Nets. 13:22 Drawing A Blank 18:33 Broussard reveals who is under the most pressure entering week 2.  31:25 Coach Mangini's keys to the game: Ravens/Chiefs 43:37 Can the Cowboys rely on Zeke moving forward? 55:05 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Aaron Rodgers on Week 1 blowout loss: “A game like that allows a lot of speculation to come into play.” 11:54 Drawing A Blank 17:53 Nick's NFL Tiers 30:20 Do the Bears need to start Justin Fields on Sunday? 40:39 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 How much responsibility falls on Lamar for the Ravens' overtime loss to the Raiders? 10:30 Drawing A Blank 15:21 No Huddle 27:58 Was the Browns' loss a total disaster or the blueprint to beating the Chiefs? 39:20 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Did offseason turmoil contribute to Aaron Rodgers' disastrous Week 1 performance? 11:38 Drawing A Blank 17:14 No Huddle 29:13 Michael Vick joins to break down Jameis Winston's 5-TD performance.  36:25 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Did last night's season opening win by Tampa say more about Brady and the Bucs or Dak and the Cowboys? 13:19 Drawing a Blank 18:25 Was last night's opening night loss to the Bucs a moral victory for the Cowboys? 29:28 Greg Jennings joins the show 41:10 Will Baker and the Browns make a statement Sunday against Mahomes and the Chiefs? 48:55 Cowboys vs Bucs reaction pt. 2 1:01:45 Stories to start your morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 More likely to make an MVP statement tonight: Dak or Brady? 12:54 Drawing a Blank 18:12 NFL Superlatives 29:46 The Athletic ranks Tom Brady as the greatest football player ever 40:40 Eric Mangini joins the show 51:20 Michael Vick joins the show 1:02:48 If the Cowboys win tonight, it will be because ________? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Nick and Broussard reveal their Super Bowl LVI picks 11:58 Drawing a Blank 17:07 Long and Short 26:48 What are the keys to the Cowboys upsetting the Bucs without Zack Martin? 38:41 Eric Mangini joins the show 49:44 Nick and Broussard reveal their Super Bowl LVI picks Pt. 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Are you buying the Rams hype? 11:01 Drawing a Blank 21:24 Patriots playoff push and Eagles QB Jalen Hurts joins the show 32:12 Broussard: Mac Jones will lead the Patriots to the playoffs 40:58 Broussard unleashes his list of Top 5 QBs facing the most pressure this season 54:10 LaVar Arrington joins the show 1:06:03 Stories to start your morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What chances do Dak and the Cowboys have of beating Brady and the Bucs in Thursday's season opener? 10:51 Pick a Side -- What's more likely: Chiefs go 20-0 OR don't win a playoff game? 16:50 Does adding DeAndre Jordan help or hurt LeBron and the Lakers chances of winning another ring? 26:50 Who will win the NFC? 37:37 Eric Mangini joins the show 56:02 Who will win the NFC Pt. 2 1:05:42 Cowboys vs Buccaneers preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Buying that Mac Jones; preseason success is a sign of things to come? 11:36 Drawing a Blank 20:21 Bucky Brooks joins the show 37:06 How long can Jimmy G hold off Trey Lance as the starter? 48:13 Nick: The 76ers have no plans to trade Ben Simmons before the start of the season 57:59 LaVar Arrington joins the show to talk Mac Jones' preseason success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Is there any hope the Packers can still work things out with Aaron Rodgers beyond this season? 13:15 Drawing a Blank 17:12 Is it more likely Cam Newton plays or doesn't play this season? 30:21 James Laurinaitis joins the show to preview (4) Ohio State vs Minnesota 38:04 Do you believe Joel Embiid wants Ben Simmons to stay in Philly? 55:13 Eric Mangini joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Why did the Patriots decide to release Cam Newton and name Mac Jones the starter? 12:16 Drawing a Blank 18:13 Nick breaks down his NFL Tiers entering the 2021 season 31:26 Chris Broussard: Ben Simmons will accept trade to any team 43:29 Eric Mangini joins the show 1:09:29 Mac Jones to start Week 1 for the Patriots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Are you okay with Brady being left out of the Top 5 QB rankings for 2021? 11:56 Drawing a Blank 16:24 No Huddle: Carson Wentz & Andy Dalton 26:23 In or Out on the 76ers needing to trade Ben Simmons this offseason? 37:19 Eric Mangini joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Which QB deserves to be the Pats Week 1 starter: Cam Newton or Mac Jones? 12:43 Drawing A Blank 17:38 No Huddle 28:35 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Which team do you trust more to make it back to the Super Bowl this season: Chiefs or Bucs? 11:12 Drawing A Blank 19:14 No Huddle 31:39 Are you buying that Bill Belichick doesn't know who his Week 1 starting QB will be? 44:30 Eric Mangini joins to discuss the news that Jameis Winston has been named the Saints' starter. 54:16 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Has Mac Jones officially won the QB competition with Cam Newton? 13:00 Drawing A Blank 18:32 What does Dak need to do to consider this season a success? 31:47 How should Blazers fans feel about Dame saying “I'm not leaving. Not right now at least”? 45:17 Would Kyle Shanahan regret choosing Jimmy G over Trey Lance? 56:08 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What do you make of Lamar Jackson saying he “strongly” doubts that the league will figure him out this season? 14:50 Drawing A Blank 21:32 What do you make of the quarterback situation in New England? 32:44 Will Josh Allen's 6-year/$258M extension with the Bills end up being a bargain or a bust? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Did Jameis Winston prove he is the Saints starter last night? 12:01 Drawing A Blank 18:33 Can Mac Jones use Cam's absence to secure the Pats' starting job? 29:04 Nick: Tom Brady is the 10th best player in the NFL. 42:50 Stories to Start Your Morning  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Should Cowboys fans feel encouraged or discouraged about Dak Prescott? 15:28 Drawing A Blank 23:05 Nick reveals his top 10 NFL players. 34:34 What do you make of Nagy sticking with Dalton over Fields as the Bears' starter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What did last night's Patriots preseason opener tell you about the QB competition between Cam Newton and Mac Jones? 10:21 Drawing A Blank 17:17 Urban Meyer: Trevor Lawrence and Gardner Minshew are in an open competition to be the Jags starter.  30:51 Does Kawhi need to win a title with the Clippers to secure his legacy? 45:50 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Should Dak's second MRI on his injured right shoulder cause Cowboy fans to panic? 11:55 In Or Out? 21:44 No Huddle 38:18 Who is under more pressure this year for the Rams: Matt Stafford or Sean McVay? 52:31 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Will the Lakers Big 3 work together to win a title? 11:11 In Or Out? 21:55 Can Jordan Love still be a part of the Packers' future, or is he just auditioning for a trade? 32:05 Who should Pats fans want under center Week 1: Cam Newton or Mac Jones? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Will Luka win a title with the Mavs now that he's signed his 5-year/$207M supermax rookie extension? 12:35 In Or Out? 22:05 Is this season Super Bowl or bust for Patrick Mahomes? 34:54 Who will end up being the best QB of the 2018 draft class: Allen, Jackson, or Mayfield? 47:24 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 How should Cowboys fans feel a month before their season opener in Tampa? 12:27 Drawing A Blank 26:24 Is the 49ers plan to play Trey Lance in situational plays this year the right move? 39:55 How will Michael Thomas' saga with the Saints play out? 52:14 What do you make of Team USA's message to their doubters after their Gold Medal win over France? 1:09:26 Stories to Start Your Morning  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Should Cowboys fans be worried about Dak's injury? 13:03 Drawing A Blank 17:40 What do you make of Charles Barkley not putting LeBron over MJ or Kobe because of James's “stacked” teams? 31:25 Report: Simmons has “cut off communication” with 76ers, open to playing with the Warriors. 40:04 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What'd you make of LeBron's deleted tweet to Lakers haters? 13:55 Drawing A Blank 20:12 Who gives the 49ers the best chance for a deep playoff run: Jimmy G or Trey Lance? 34:33 Frank Reich after being asked about the Colts trading for Nick Foles: “This is Carson's team.” 45:40 What are you most excited to see tonight in the Hall of Fame Game? 54:14 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What's your reaction to the Lakers signing Carmelo? 11:40 Drawing A Blank 17:37 Should the Colts sign Philip Rivers out of retirement to replace the injured Carson Wentz? 29:36 In Or Out? 41:30 Greg Jennings joins to react to PFF's NFL receiving corps rankings.  53:14 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What do you make of the Lakers signing Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, Wayne Ellington and Kent Bazemore? 12:29 In Or Out? 17:27 Should the Colts trade for Nick Foles as a replacement for the injured Carson Wentz? 31:21 James Winston: Michael Thomas is “working his tail off to get back here.” 46:51 Drawing A Blank 56:25 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What will Kawhi do after declining his option for next season? 11:35 Drawing A Blank 18:14 Aaron Rodgers on return to Packers: “I'm 100 percent all-in.” 28:36 Will Russell Westbrook, LeBron, and AD work for the Lakers? 42:10 What do you make of Jerry Jones calling the Cowboys-Bucs season opener “David against Goliath”? 54:09 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Do you like the Lakers trading for Russell Westbrook? 14:06 Drawing A Blank 19:09 Packers GM Gutekunst says team acquired Randall Cobb for Rodgers, but he is not relinquishing control in personnel moves.  32:20 What's the ceiling for Josh Allen? 44:48 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Aaron Rodgers says he mulled retirement, wants more say in Packers front office decisions.  14:33 Drawing A Blank 19:13 Davante Adams: “I've earned the right to be paid the highest in the league.” 34:04 Did Madden get it right rating Christian McCaffrey as the top RB over Derrick Henry? 42:28 Stories to Start Your Morning  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices