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(00:00) Worried about the top seeded Celtics? /Has Damian Lillard’s first season with Bucks been a disappointment? /Believe in the Pelicans? (22:05) Are the Warriors able to re-focus for a playoff run? (33:40) Can anyone beat UCONN men’s basketball? Will they repeat? (38:17) Does Brock Purdy need the 49ers to keep Brandon Aiyuk? (43:39) Nick’s NBA Title Pie (56:28) Better chance for Paul George to win a title: Clippers or 76ers? (1:01:29) Nick’s NBA Medals /Eagles trade Haason Reddick to Jets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) What should the Warriors do if they miss the playoffs? (22:43) Over or under on NFC team win totals (34:34) Clippers beat the 76ers 108-107. Did this inspire confidence in Brou? (38:42) Report: Patriots and Commanders met with Drake Maye before Pro Day. Should the Pats target Dak Prescott next year? (44:01) Broussard's Under Duress List (57:23) LeBron James: “If I’m not healthy… it’s not good for our ballclub” (1:04:22) Nick’s NBA Medals /Chiefs sign rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Lakers beat the Bucks without LeBron James. What did we learn? /Is this Dak Prescott's final year with the Cowboys? (21:12) Over or under on AFC team win totals (33:04) Does Brock Purdy deserve a big contract extension? (38:15) Daryl Johnston joins the show to preview the upcoming UFL season (44:35) Nick's NBA Tiers (55:58) Is Jayden Daniels the Patriots savior? (1:03:24) Nick's NBA Medals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00: Clippers 5th straight home loss, Suns fall to Wemby-less Spurs, could KD miss the playoffs? 10:51: King of The Hill 18:07: NFL's new kickoff rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Cowboys willing to let Dak hit the open market, Chiefs trade Sneed (22:37) Giants sticking with Daniel Jones, Will Russell Wilson be the starter for Week 1? (33:12) Who is at fault if the Warriors miss the play-in? (38:15) Saleh or Rodgers under more pressure? (44:14) Can Lamar, Dak, or The Prince win a Super Bowl in 5 years? (56:21) Have the Bills been successful with McDermott and Allen? (01:02:58) Nick’s NBA Medals, Patriots have QB as a high priority Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00: What is a successful rookie season for Caleb? 7:42: Mark Sanchez joins the show, talks Caleb's Pro Day, Jayden Daniels, JJ McCarthy 19:34: The NFL Draft headline will be ___? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00: Buying Russ may not make the Steelers? Where does the Hollywood Brown and Rashee Rice WR duo rank in the AFC? Do you like LeBron's Steph-Mahomes comparison? 22:38: Joel Klatt has Dolphins drafting Penix with 21st overall pick, could this be Tua’s last year in Miami? How scary would Odell make the Dolphins? 32:42: Harden tries to block Kawhi 37:22: Any chance a healthy Jets team falls flat? 44:40: BUD LIST 57:36: Better bet to win the division: Cowboys or Eagles? 1:03:41: Nick's NBA Medals KD passes Shaq for 8th on all-time scoring list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) 2024 QB Class, Hype around Caleb Williams too low, high, or just right? (22:54) Raised expectations for Rodgers and jets after Mike Williams signing? (33:56) Cowboys all-in on signing Dak, Lamb, and Parsons (38:00) Would Aiyuk help Russ and the Steelers? (43:44) Celtics in now-or-never territory on Nick’s NBA Tiers (58:47) Will Caleb Williams be an all-time number one pick? (01:03:49) Nick’s NBA Medals, Can the Rams revive Jimmy G’s career? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
00:00: How impressive was Anthony Edwards poster on John Collins? Anything to Anthony Edwards and MJ comparisons? Lakers def. Hawks 136-105, LeBron: 25 Pts, 7 Reb, 10 Ast, Buying LeBron can keep this up in the playoffs? Expectations for LeBron's new podcast? 22:08: Is Caleb Williams set up for success in Chicago? Deion Sanders doesn’t like Caleb to Bears: “Chicago’s cold, man.” 32:55: Mac Jones posts latest workout video, Can the Prince learn from Mac? 38:16: Happy with the Jets offseason? Better Week 1 starter: Darnold or McCarthy? 44:14: King of the Hill 55:59: Has anyone had a better offseason than KC? 1:02:29: Nick's NBA Medals, LeBron's new podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Should Russell Wilson start over Justin Fields for the Steelers? Does Caleb Williams make the Bears a playoff team? (20:47) Are the Mavericks a contender after Kyrie Irving's ridiculous game winning-shot? (33:05) Biggest story from Steph Curry and Warriors win over LeBron James and the Lakers? (38:17) What grade does Brou give the Cowboys offseason? (43:28) Still have faith in Justin Fields? What does Trevor Lawrence need to prove? /Is Mac Jones a career backup? (58:10) Worse loss Suns or Clippers? (1:02:46) Nick's NBA Medals /Jimmy G signs with Sean McVay and Rams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Around the NFL: Aaron Donald retires, Kenny Pickett, Chiefs, Chargers and Cowboys talk (20:04) What is the ceiling for a rookie Caleb Williams? Can Justin Fields be a starter? (30:40) Who will win the Week 1 staring QB job for Giants: Daniel Jones or Drew Lock? (33:43) Are people sleeping on Russell Wilson and the Steelers? (43:16) Nick's NBA Title Pie (56:40) Mac Jones on the Patriots: "Mutual parting of ways" (1:02:55) Nick's NBA Medals /What's next for OBJ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Aaron Rodgers is reportedly a finalist to be RFK's VP. Is the Chiefs lack of free agency moves concerning? (20:49) Nick's Free Agency NFL Tiers (33:14) Brou's MVP ballot and NBA Finals predictions (42:41) Nick's NBA Medals /Jimmy G to be cut by Raiders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Derrick Henry signs with Ravens, Dallas deserve to be NFC East favorites? (22:14) More likely Russ makes or misses playoffs with the Steelers? (33:59) Where should Justin Fields be Week 1? (40:09) Patriots sign Brissett, Any hope surrounding the Pats? (45:00) LeBron’s King of the Hill: Is Giannis still on top? (57:00) NBA Prediction Week: Western Conference Edition (01:04:18) Nick’s NBA Medals, Does Henry get the Ravens to a Super Bowl? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Kirk Cousins agrees to a 4-year deal with the Falcons /Is Wildes done with Mac Jones? /Chris Jones signs new deal with Chiefs (22:37) Saquon Barkley signs with Eagles for 3-year deal /Can Russell Wilson thrive with the Steelers? (34:44) Baker Mayfield signs an extension to stay with the Buccaneers (38:40) Report: Tee Higgins has requested a trade from the Bengals (43:49) What kind of impact will Kirk Cousins have on the Falcons? /Do the Cowboys need a star RB? Gabe Davis signs with the Jaguars to play with Trevor Lawrence (56:30) NBA Predictions Week: Who wins the East? Celtics? Heat? Bucks? 76ers? (1:03:24) Nick’s NBA Medals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Did Nuggets look unbeatable last night? Biggest reason Jaylen Brown and the Celtics couldn't get the win? (21:30) Report: Russell Wilson has had an “exploratory meeting” with the Giants (31:40) Can Steph Curry afford to miss any time for the Warriors? (36:15) Are the Mavericks wasting Luka Doncic’s talent? (43:49) What are realistic expectations for Aaron Rodgers and the Jets this season? /Saquon Barkley and Eagles potential (55:31) Did Nikola Jokic lock up the MVP last night? (1:02:52) Nick’s NBA Medals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Bigger story: LeBron James injury or Lakers loss to the Kings? /Warriors, Bucks and Karl-Anthony Towns injury (21:45) Surprised that the Bills are cleaning house? (30:45) Is Baker Mayfield worth a big pay day? (35:02) Dalton Schultz on Cowboys: "It's literally a zoo" (42:34) Broussard's Under Duress List (56:47) Can Brock Purdy get the 49ers back to the Super Bowl? (1:02:59) Nick's NBA Medals /Celtics vs Nuggets preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Are Kevin Durant and the Suns slept on after beating the Nuggets in OT? (24:22) Ryan Leaf has criticism for top draft prospect Caleb Williams (33:54) Is tonight vs the Kings a must win game for LeBron James and the Lakers? (36:54) Could the Cowboys sign Saquon Barkley? (43:39) Nick Reveals his NBA Tiers (55:36) Is the Celtics loss to the Cavaliers a big deal or not? (1:02:46) Nick's NBA Medals /Can Zion Williamson save the dunk contest? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Who looks worse right now: Broncos or Russell Wilson? (22:14) Did LeBron James & the Lakers prove anything with win over Thunder last night? (33:09) Giannis Antetokounmpo injured with left Achilles tendinitis. What does this mean for Damian Lillard and the Bucks title hopes? (37:04) Dak Prescott on criticism of the Cowboys culture: "I feel attacked" (43:50) Nick reveals his NBA player rankings (57:28) Report: the Giants are "absolutely done" with Daniel Jones (1:03:02) Nick's NBA Medals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) LeBron James becomes first player ever to score 40k points. How does this impact the GOAT debate with Michael Jordan? (24:15) Mike Evans and Buccaneers agree to new contract. Should Patriots sign Baker Mayfield? (34:57) Which QB should the Atlanta Falcons want: Kirk Cousins or Justin Fields? (38:35) Warriors lose to Celtics by 52 points. Which team does this say more about? (43:57) Are the Lakers clearly not Finals contenders after 8th straight loss to Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets? /Was Brou right about Victor Wembanyama take? (57:59) What are expectations for Caleb Williams rookie season if the Bears draft him? (1:03:09) Nick's NBA Medals /Jason Kelce retires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Surprised that LeBron James is not playing tonight? /Who needs to make the playoffs more: LeBron or Steph Curry? (23:17) Report: Big Dom’s suspension for the Eagles impacted Nick Sirianni during games (34:52) Tyreek Hill calls Jaylen Waddle trade rumors “ludicrous” (39:32) Which NBA player is most likely to steal the MVP from Nikola Jokic? (44:29) Broussard's Under Duress List (58:20) Giannis Antetokounmpo on Damian Lillard: "This. Is. His. Team" (1:04:04) Nick's NBA Medals through the All-Star break /Mac Jones and the Patriots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) More likely to win another ring: LeBron James or Steph Curry? /Is Jayson Tatum the next face of the NBA? /Doc Rivers on getting the Bucks job (23:39) Team most likely to knock off Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs? (32:47) Would Russell Wilson make the Steelers legit contenders? (38:24) Report: Dak Prescott to reset the market for new $60M a year deal (44:43) Can Chiefs 3-peat without Chris Jones? /Best fit for Kirk Cousins? /Should the Bengals really let Tee Higgins leave? (57:58) Smart for the Bucs to lock up Baker Mayfield long-term? (1:03:37) Nick's NBA Medals /Damian Lillard leaves Giannis Antetokounmpo off his top 5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Antonio Pierce on the Raiders beating the Chiefs. Is Patrick Mahomes more like Michael Jordan or Tom Brady? (23:34) Who is the next face of the NBA after LeBron James retires? (33:29) Jayson Tatum says that “losing the Finals 2-years ago affects what people think of me now” (39:20) Giannis Antetokounmpo: “I do not watch basketball” (44:44) Report: Mike Evans is expected to become a free agent and leave the Bucs. Texans, Chiefs, Bears and the Patriots have the best odds to get him (57:12) Joel Klatt ranks Caleb Williams as the best QB prospect since 2012 when Andrew Luck and RG3 were coming out of college to the NFL (1:04:50) Is Gabe Davis leaving Josh Allen and the Bills? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Is the NBA All-Star game fixable? /Do you want LeBron James to stay with Anthony Davis and the Lakers? (22:17) Like that Micah Parsons was taking accountability for Cowboys loss to Packers? (32:56) Charles Barkley on Kevin Durant: "a follower, not a leader" (38:12) Who should sign Russell Wilson? (44:24) Draymond Green weighs in on rumored LeBron to Warriors trade that never happened before the trade deadline (57:27) Shaquille O'Neal says that Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are too nice (1:03:56) Nick's NBA Medals / Steph Curry vs Sabrina Ionescu 3-point shootout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) First Things First addresses the events from Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade (16:24) Nick’s NFL Tiers (28:11) Report: Warriors tried to trade for LeBron James at the deadline (36:54) How dangerous are the Bengals with a healthy Joe Burrow? (43:17) Broussard's Under Duress List (57:10) Surprised the 49ers fired DC Steve Wilks? (1:03:02) Nick’s NBA Medals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Biggest reason that the Chiefs will not 3-peat? /Is Patrick Mahomes having the best start to any career ever? (21:08) Will Kyle Shanahan eventually need a fresh start? (33:22) Is Mahomes the best early bet for NFL MVP next season? (37:40) Micah Parsons says he wants to "change the culture" with the Cowboys (44:21) Nick reveals his way too early Mahomes Mountain (57:16) Is the 49ers Super Bowl window still wide open? (1:03:24) Nick's NBA Medals /Chiefs Super Bowl parade tomorrow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Chiefs win back-to-back Super Bowls. Beat the 49ers in OT 25-22 (24:35) Did Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers mishandle overtime? (33:36) Travis Kelce on Andy Reid after intense interaction: “I owe my entire career to that guy” (38:25) Are the Chiefs officially a dynasty? (44:33) Chiefs win 3rd Super Bowl in 5 years /Did Brock Purdy impress you yesterday? (57:04) Is Mahomes the best QB we’ve ever seen? (1:04:08) Nick’s NBA Medals: Super Bowl edition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Chiefs vs. 49ers, Brou gives his Super Bowl pick (21:47) Chief concerns entering Super Bowl LVIII (32:43) Should Lamar have been a unanimous MVP? (36:01) Interview with Bijan Robinson (42:27) Nick’s Picks, 49ers on upset alert? (53:31) Who has the most to lose on Sunday? (59:48) Nick’s NBA Medals, Monday Morning Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Is Patrick Mahomes more of a game manager than Brock Purdy? (21:34) Lakers make no moves at the trade deadline. Do LeBron James and Anthony Davis have enough to go on a playoff run? (29:21) Chiefs skill players are ranked as the 10th best unit by the Ringer. Is this disrespectful? (35:56) Must-Win Weekend: Travis Kelce, Andy Reid and does Nick Wright need a Chiefs win? (43:55) Broussard's Under Duress List (56:25) Expect tonight to be Lamar Jackson's last MVP win? (1:02:42) Nick's NBA Medals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Who would the loss be more heartbreaking for: Chiefs or 49ers? (22:42) Patrick Mahomes ranked 6th on a best Super Bowl QBs list. Too high, too low or just right? (33:06) Marquez Valdes-Scantling on Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers: "I've played with the two best QBs to ever play this game" (38:35) Who should have more doubts: 49ers or Chiefs? (44:01) Nick reveals who has the most to gain from this Super Bowl (54:36) Baker Mayfield joins the show (1:03:36) Nick's NBA Medals /Chargers double down on championship talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) Does Patrick Mahomes need 7 Super Bowls to pass Brady as the GOAT? /Reaction to the Chiefs getting boo’d at opening night? (21:33) How big of a gap is there between Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy (33:31) Kyle Shanahan on practice field: "Not worried at all" (38:03) Mahomes on 49ers being favored over Chiefs: "I never feel like the underdog" (44:24) Nick reveals his Super Bowl Mahomes Mountain (56:51) Do the Lakers need to make a move at the deadline to give LeBron James and Anthony Davis the best chance to win? (1:03:27) Nick’s NBA Medals /Nick Bosa on Chiefs o-line Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
