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Kay Adams is joined by a rotating roster of current and former players to talk about the top storylines in the NFL.

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    Bucs GM Jason Licht & Newly Retired Bronco Justin Simmons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 48:06


    Kay Adams is joined by Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht to talk about everything Bucs. Kay also speaks with former Broncos and Falcons Safety Justin Simmons, is he really retired?

    Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka & Former Browns/Steelers CB Joe Haden!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 47:52


    Kay Adams speaks with Former CB Joe Haden to discuss the Browns QB Situation and if he is comfortable with Will Howard being the starter if Aaron Rodgers doesnt return. Also, Bucs Standout WR Emeka Egbuka rounds out the show to discuss the departure of Mike Evans and reflect on his stellar rookie season.

    SB MVP & New Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker & SB 53 Champ Kyle Van Noy!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 49:34


    Super Bowl MVP and new Kansas City Chief Kenneth Walker joins the show to share his first impressions of his new team. Then, two-time Super Bowl champion and free-agent linebacker Kyle Van Noy makes his case for what a team would be getting if they sign him, and more.

    Commanders Safety Nick Cross & Former Steelers QB Charlie Batch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 49:19


    Kay Adams is joined by new Washington Commanders Safety Nick Cross to discuss the outlook for his new team and what it will be like playing the Colts this season. Also, former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch breaks down the Aaron Rodgers situation and much more.    

    Texans GM Nick Caserio & Bucs YaYa Diaby

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 48:04


    Another day, another GM on the program. Texans GM Nick Caserio will be here to discuss the draft and his teams contract extensions. Also, Bucs pass rusher Yaya Diaby and new best friend of rookie Rueben Bain will be stopping by.

    GM John Spytek WR Jordyn Tyson & Eagles Legend Donovan McNabb

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 51:05


    Raiders General Manager John Spytek breaks down his thoughts after the NFL Draft, Jordyn Tyson talks about joining the Saints, Chris Olave and Tyler Shough. AND Donovan McNabb joins to talk Eagles and much more!

    The Athletic's Dane Brugler Gives His Winners from the NFL Draft!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 48:10


    We're still basking in the post-draft glow, and we've got a treat for you today. The one and only Dane Brugler, author of The Beast at The Athletic, is joining the program. And Kay Adams will break down the three teams I think should be getting more love for their drafts.    

    FOX Sports Draft Analyst Joel Klatt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 48:06


    The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books! Kay Adams tells you who she thinks improved the most over the course of this weekend. Also, we'll chat with a guy who was there for all of it, FOX Sports lead college football and draft analyst – Joel Klatt.

    Notre Dame TE Eli Raridon, Washington RB Jonah Coleman & Deion Branch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 48:01


    Night 1 is in the books, and Kay Adams gives you her biggest winners from an unforgettable first round. Kay talks with a couple of guys who are set to come off the board tonight—Notre Dame TE Eli Raridon and Washington RB Jonah Coleman. To round out the show Patriots legend, Super Bowl MVP, and current Louisville wide receivers coach Deion Branch. He'll be calling a pick for New England tonight and might even get to announce one of his own players with that selection.    

    BAMA Ty Simpson, TENN Colton Hood, OSU Carnell Tate & Caleb Downs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 49:58


    NFL Draft 2026 has ARRIVED! Kay Adams sits down with Alabama QB Ty Simpson, Tennessee CB Colton Hood, Ohio State's S Caleb Downs & WR Carnell Tate to talk about their nerves going into the Draft tonight!

    Greg Olsen, Oklahoma WR Deion Burks & Texas A&M EDGE Cashius Howell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 48:28


    The countdown continues as we lead up to the NFL Draft. Kay Adams is joined by NFL Analyst and Panthers Legend Greg Olsen to talk about the top storylines. Oklahoma Sooners WR who blew up the combines - Deion Burks, and projected 1st round Edge out of Texas A&M Cashius Howell!

    NFL Draft Analyst Mel Kiper, Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza & Georgia OT Monroe Freeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 49:16


    Draft Week is here! We're kicking it off with Heisman winner, national champion, and projected No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Georgia Tackle and first-round hopeful Monroe Freeling will also be here to talk about his draft process. Rounding out the show, we have the legendary Mel Kiper Jr, who will break down some of the latest twists and turns leading up to the draft.    

    ESPN Analyst Louis Riddick, Indiana's RB Roman Hemby & WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 50:41


    We have a jam packed show for you before we head into draft week. ESPN NFL and College Football analyst Louis Riddick makes his debut to talk draft. National Champion and running back out of Indiana Roman Hemby will stop by. And so will WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair ahead of Wrestlemania.

    ESPN Analyst Louis Riddick, Indiana's RB Roman Hemby & WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 50:41


    We have a jam packed show for you before we head into draft week. ESPN NFL and College Football analyst Louis Riddick makes his debut to talk draft. National Champion and running back out of Indiana Roman Hemby will stop by. And so will WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair ahead of Wrestlemania.

    Ravens Safety Jaylinn Hawkins & Mizzou WR Kevin Coleman Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 48:19


    Kay Adams speaks with new Baltimore Ravens safety Jaylinn Hawkins about his first impressions of his new team and reflects on his Super Bowl run with the Patriots. Mizzou Tigers wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. joins the show to discuss what he will bring to his new team as the draft approaches.    

    Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman & Clemson DT Peter Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 51:42


    We've got a big one for you today… Marcus Freeman, Head Coach of Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football, will join the program. We'll talk about everything from Jeremiyah Love to Joe Montana—and yes, we'll ask him about the schedule. Kay Adams also chats with first-round hopeful and potentially superhuman defensive tackle out of Clemson Tigers football, Peter Woods.    

    Bengals Orlando Brown Jr & Georgia Tech QB Haynes King

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 51:12


    We're back here on Up & Adams with the NFL Draft right around the corner. Georgia Tech QB Haynes King gets a lot of Taysom Hill comparisons, but Kay Adams wants to make sure we don't sleep on what he can do as a passer, either. Bengals tackle Orlando Brown Jr. apparently negotiated his own contract to stay in Cincinnati—we can't wait to hear more about that.    

    Matt Ryan, Rams GM Les Snead & Commanders GM Adam Peters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 38:29


    Here in Arizona at the NFL League meetings, Kay Adams sits down with Los Angeles Rams General Manager Les Snead, Atlanta Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan & Washington Commanders General Manager Adam Peters.

    Joe Brady, Brian Schottenheimer, Mike Macdonald & Dan Morgan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 52:37


    We are here in Phoenix for the NFL's Annual League meeting and boy do we have a lineup for you that we'll be rolling out over the next few days.  Today, I'll be talking to Buffalo Bills Head Coach Joe Brady, Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer, Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald, & Carolina Panthers General Manager Dan Morgan.

    LIVE from NFL Annual Meeting! Rams HC Sean McVay, Saints HC Kellen Moore & Patriots Eliot Wolf

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 49:28


    We are here in Phoenix for the NFL's Annual League meeting and boy do we have a lineup for you that we'll be rolling out over the next few days. Today, I'll be talking to Patriots GM Eliot Wolf, Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore, and Rams Head Coach Sean McVay. 

    Retired Bucs LB Lavonte David, OSU LB Sonny Styles & US Soccer Legend Landon Donovan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 52:41


    We've got a little bit of everything for you guys today. Soon-to-be top-10 pick Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles is joining the program. Newly retired, future Hall of Famer Lavonte David will be here. And the most decorated player in U.S. soccer history, Landon Donovan, will be here to preview the World Cup as we draw closer and closer.

    Hall of Fame Pitcher CC Sabathia & Florida Gators WR J. Michael Sturdivant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 47:50


    We've got a little bit of everything for you today on Up & Adams. It's MLB Opening Day, and Hall of Famer CC Sabathia will be on the call for Yankees vs. Giants on Netflix tonight—he'll be stopping by to get us ready for the season. We'll also chat with one of the most explosive athletes in this entire draft class, Florida wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant.

    Michigan State Tom Izzo & NFL Draft Prospect RB Demond Claiborne

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 47:56


    We've got a great one for you today: Hall of Fame head coach Tom Izzo, who's on his way to his 17th Sweet Sixteen. Plus, one of the fastest running backs in this draft class—Demond Claiborne out of Wake Forest—joins the show. And Kay Adams breaks down why the next couple of weeks could ultimately make or break the Dallas Cowboys' chances in 2026.  

    NEW Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. & NFL Draft Prospect LB Jake Golday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 47:53


    Happy Monday! Today we have brand-new Steeler Michael Pittman Jr. Will he be catching passes from Aaron Rodgers this year? Also, we get to know University of Cincinnati linebacker Jake Golday as he gets set for his Pro Day.    

    NEW Bears Safety Coby Bryant, Raiders WR Jalen Nailor & Casino Influencer Vegas Matt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 48:02


    Happy March Madness to all of you and to celebrate we've got a couple of guests who starred in the first wave of madness this month – NFL Free Agency. Super Bowl Champion and new Chicago Bear Coby Bryant will join us. So will Raiders receiver and former Viking Jalen Nailor. And FanDuel ambassador and the #1 Casino Influencer in the World – Vegas Matt!

    Ian Eagle & Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 47:53


    We've got a fun one for you today, with so much going on in the sports world. We'll talk a little March Madness with the lead CBS play-by-play voice, Ian Eagle. We'll cover the tournament, one-liners, and his TikTok burner account. Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price  stops by, and he's truly one of the most interesting stories in this draft. He's about to go from the No. 2 behind Jeremiyah Love to a lead back for someone. Also, Kay Adams dives a little deeper into the Jaylen Waddle trade from yesterday.

    Joel Klatt & Kansas State Center Sam Hecht talk NFL Draft!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 50:12


    We've got a good one for you today… The incomparable Joel Klatt of FOX Sports joins the show to talk draft. He's been grinding tape, and I guarantee he'll make us all smarter by the end of the show. Keeping with the spirit of draft season, Kay Adams also talks to one of the top centers in this draft—Sam Hecht out of Kansas State. Chicago… you're going to want to pay attention to this one.

    Toledo S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren & Utah OT Spencer Fano

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 48:00


    Some big moves continued to roll in this weekend as we're now officially a week into free agency. Kay Adams will give you her thoughts on Kyler Murray to the Vikings and another team that's really caught her attention. And as the draft draws closer, we have not one—but two guests who are about to come off the board on Night 1. All-American safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren out of Toledo will join us first. Then we'll chat with the guy who was named the best O-lineman in all of college football last year—Utah's Spencer Fano!

    Alabama QB Ty Simpson & Host of E! News Justin Sylvester!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 48:03


    Kay Adams chats with Alabama QB Ty Simpson as he prepares for Draft Day. And she talks with the co-host of E!'s Daily Pop – Justin Sylvester – ahead of the Oscar's

    Jordan Spieth, Max Homa, Shane Lowry Plus Maxx Crosby Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 48:54


    Day 2 at the beautiful TPC Sawgrass ahead of the Player's Championship. We will bring you a bunch of big PGA guests here including Jordan Spieth, Max Homa, Shane Lowry. And of course we have to talk about this whole Maxx Crosby situation and Trey Hendrickson signing with the Ravens this morning…let's get into it!

    Rob Gronkowski and Jermaine Eluemenor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 49:16


    Kay Adams is at the beautiful TPC Sawgrass ahead of the Player's Championship. We will bring you a bunch of big PGA guests here over the next few days. Rob Gronkowski is here live on set! The 4-time Super Bowl champ has some pretty fun stuff in store for you guys. The newly re-signed New York Giant Jermaine Eluemunor on the program fresh off of inking his $39 million dollar extension yesterday afternoon.

    Free Agency Frenzy Begins and DT DJ Reader

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 47:59


    The free agent negotiating window has begun! Kay Adams shares and analyzes all the breaking news coming in. Lions defensive tackle D.J. Reader joins the show to share where he would like to play football in 2026.

    Chiefs Guard Trey Smith and Oregon Safety Dillon Thieneman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 48:01


    We had a blockbuster trade yesterday. Kay Adams gives you her thoughts on what it means for both the Rams and Chiefs. KC's two-time Pro Bowler Trey Smith and versatile Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman will be stopping by as well. How does Dillon envision his role on an NFL team? And what does he make of the Cooper DeJean comparisons?

    Ravens TE Isaiah Likely and Colts WR Alec Pierce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 51:21


    We had some big news at the franchise tag deadline yesterday.  Kay Adams gives you her thoughts on the Daniel Jones and Kyler Murray of it all. Also, soon to be free agent wide receiver Alec Pierce will join us in the wake of that Colts' decision. What does that mean for his future in Indy. Ravens Tight End Isaiah Likely rounds out the show to let us know where his head is at as he gets set to hit the market and break the bank here in a few days.

    WR Malachi Fields and Jenny Taft

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 48:04


    The madness that is NFL free agency is closing in on us. Kay Adams gives you the five teams she thinks can make or break their Super Bowl chances over the next few weeks. We're also 50 days away from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, so I'll kick off our prospect interviews today with big-play Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields. And we're officially 100 days away from the U.S. World Cup. The incredible Jenny Taft of Fox Sports will join the show to help set the stage.    

    Todd McShay and Blake Griffin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 54:02


    We're BACK here at Up and Adams… and we've got a great one for you. Draft analyst extraordinaire Todd McShay joins me to break down everything you need to know coming out of the Combine. And as we hit the home stretch of the NBA season, I'll be joined by six-time All-Star and NBA on Prime analyst Blake Griffin.    

    Seahawks Julian Love & Rams Legend Torry Holt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 54:09


    This is our last show to wrap up the season. We'll be taking a little two-week break after today, but we've got a good one for you to finish things off. The legendary Torry Holt will be here to put a bow on this season and look ahead at some of the big receiver storylines we'll be talking about this offseason. Super Bowl champion Julian Love will join the show fresh off the parade.

    Seahawks Ernest Jones! Hall of Famers Jared Allen & Warren Moon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 51:08


    We have a star-studded show, joined by Super Bowl 60 champion Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones, who lets us know what to expect before he joins his teammates for today's epic parade. Hall of Fame QB Warren Moon stops by to give his thoughts on Sam Darnold's epic comeback story and shares his Top 5 QBs heading into next year. To round out the show, Vikings Hall of Famer Jared Allen shares his take on JJ McCarthy and whether he is the answer for the Vikings in 2026 — and much more!    

    Super Bowl Seahawks-Patriots Reactions! SB LIII Champion Jason McCourty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 50:28


    The BIG GAME is over, and we have a new NFL world champion. The Seattle Seahawks take down the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Kay Adams gives you her thoughts on the game! Patriots Super Bowl–Champion Cornerback Jason McCourty stops by to give an in-depth analysis of the game, what went wrong for New England, and whether we'll see them back here next year.

    Final Day on Radio Row!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 86:41


    We're live from Super Bowl LX Radio Row here in the Bay Area with a JAM-PACKED Friday Show! Michael Penix Jr., Adam Vinatieri, Carson Schwesinger, Fernando Mendoza, Bryce Young, Puka Nacua, Jaxson Dart + Cam Skattebo & so much more!

    Super Bowl Radio Row Day 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 106:52


    We're live from Super Bowl LX Radio Row here in the Bay Area with an amazing lineup!! Dallas Cowboys legend RB Emmitt Smith, San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, Cleveland Browns CB Denzel Ward, Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride, Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty, Indianapolis Colts legend QB Andrew Luck, Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love, Detroit Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson, Indianapolis Colts CB Sauce Gardner and the iconic Martha Stewart!

    Super Bowl Radio Row Day 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 92:59


    We're live for Day 2 of Super Bowl LX Radio Row here in the Bay Area with a JAM-PACKED Show! Patriots Legend Rob Gronkowski ,WWE Wrestler CM Punk, Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb, Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry, Philadelphia Eagles CB Cooper DeJean, Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan and much more!

    Super Bowl Radio Row Day 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 78:58


    We're live from Super Bowl LX Radio Row here in the Bay Area with a jam-packed show! We've made it to the Bay for Super Bowl 60! We'll kick things off with 49ers owner Jed York, who will recap the 49ers' season and reveal a new sculpture that could find its way in front of Levi's Stadium. Then, All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner joins us to give an update on his health and whether he could have played if the 49ers had made it to the Super Bowl. Taylor Lewan and Will Compton of Bussin' With The Boys stop by to share their Super Bowl picks and much more. Browns Pro Bowl QB Sheduer Sanders reflects on his rookie season and gives his early impressions of new head coach Todd Monken. And we'll cap it all off with the Broncos' defensive duo of Patrick Surtain ll and Nik Bonnito, who reflect on their stellar year and explain what needs to happen for them to make it to the Super Bowl next year.

    Jameis Winston, Cameron Dicker, Joe Flacco, Keegan-Michael Key and Danny McBride

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 52:36


    We are starting Super Bowl week off with a bang! The incomparable Jameis Winston joins the show to speak on his impression of Jaxson Dart's rookie year and his excitement about John Harbaugh being the new Head Coach in New York.  Chargers Kicker Cameron Dicker stops by from the Pro Bowl to let us know about his experience so far and how the Chargers can build on this season.   Bengals QB Joe Flacco joins the show to discuss his plans for 2026 and what impressed him most about Sheduer Sanders while in Cleveland together.   To round out the show, the comedic duo of Keegan-Michael Key and Danny McBride will be here on behalf of State Farm. Those 2 experts in the art of inappropriate celebrations will crown their favorite celly of the year.  

    Tyler Shough and K'Lavon Chassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 47:54


    Happy Friday—we've got a good one for you! Saints QB Tyler Shough will join us to discuss his stellar rookie season and what he's most excited about heading into 2026. To round out the show, we'll be joined by Patriots leading sack-getter K'Lavon Chassion, who talks about his mindset heading into the biggest game of his life.

    Lavonte David and Edgerinn James

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 50:57


    We've got a couple more Hall of Fame–caliber guests coming up for you today. Legendary running back Edgerrin James will make his Up & Adams debut. We'll talk a little Super Bowl and reveal his top five running backs list. Plus, Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David stops by to discuss his 14th season and what the future holds for him.

    Brian Hoyer and Champ Bailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 50:35


    It's an Underreactions Wednesday! Kay Adams gives you the storylines we should be paying closer attention to as we head into Super Bowl 60. 15-year NFL veteran Brian Hoyer joins us to talk about the Patriots, the QB matchup, and his reaction to Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Hall of Famer Champ Bailey stops by to talk a little Broncos and to look ahead to the defensive side of this Super Bowl matchup.

    Shaun Alexander and Demario Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 48:00


    Big show for you today as we move towards Super Bowl 60. Kay Adams hands out some Atta Boys for her favorite performances of Conference Championship weekend. Seahawks legend and MVP Shaun Alexander here to start looking ahead at this Super Bowl.  Saints All-Pro Linebacker Demario Davis says he's playing again next year but is he coming back to New Orleans? We'll get into it.

    Chris Simms and DeAndre Hopkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 57:52


    Conference Championship Sunday has wrapped, and I have NFL analyst Chris Simms from NBC Sports to break it all down and preview the Super Bowl matchup between the Seahawks and Patriots. Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins joins the show to share his experience playing with Lamar Jackson this season and whether it's in the cards for him to stay in Baltimore next year.

    Bruce Arians and Justin Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 48:09


    We're closing in on Conference Championship Weekend, and we've got a fun show for you today. Super Bowl–champion coach Bruce Arians will be here as we preview this Championship Weekend field and dig into some of the current coaching madness. Plus, two-time Super Bowl champion and Saints safety Eric Reid stops by. He's faced all of the quarterbacks playing this weekend, and we can't wait to get his insight.

    Rob Gronkowski and Romeo Doubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 52:08


    4-time Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski stops by to give his analysis of Sunday's Divisional games and shares his thoughts on who the Bills should hire as their next head coach. Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs joins us to discuss his season, what's next for the Packers, and what lies ahead for him as he prepares to hit free agency.  

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