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Joe Fortenbaugh, Bart Scott, Herm Edwards and Tim Hasslebeck debate whether Jerry Jones should be more concerned about CeeDee Lamb holding out on training camp and if the Cowboys will be legit contenders this season. The crew discusses whether the Philadelphia Eagles are the best team in the NFC? Paul Finebaum joins the show to share his thoughts on Michigan's chances of making the CFB Playoffs this season. Back to the NFL, they debate which QB needs a bounce-back season the most. Lastly, they react to Team USA players' favorite nicknames.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Joe Fortenbaugh, Herm Edwards, and Bart Scott react to comments from Jerry Jones about Dak's future with the Cowboys and debate if this will be his last year in Dallas. Plus, we discuss which QB gives the Steelers the best shot at a playoff run. Brian Windhorst joins us live from Paris to tell us how concerned we should be for Team USA Men's Basketball and debate if Joel Embiid is the most hated player in the league like he claims he is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kimberley Martin, Joe Fortenbaugh and Mina Kimes discuss if Joe Burrow is the biggest threat to outduel Patrick Mahomes. Paul Finebaum joins the crew with another fiery take on Lincoln Riley's coaching ability. The crew debates whether Justin Herbert is overrated up until this point. An NFL executive stated that Josh Allen is an overrated player. They discuss whether this assessment was fair or not? As a result, do the Buffalo Bills need to reach the SuperBowl for their season to be considered success? Lastly, they close with a reaction to DeShaun Foster's opening statement. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Fortenbaugh, Kimberley A. Martin, and Damien Woody debate if there's more or less pressure on Lamar Jackson following his 2nd MVP season. Paul Finebaum and Heather Dinich discuss whether or not the SEC and Big Ten dominance is good for college football. Alabama QB Jalen Milroe talks about his expectations this season and new HC Kalen DeBoer. Lastly, which QB will lead their team further into the playoffs: Tua Tagovailoa or Jordan Love? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo and Harry Douglas discuss CeeDee Lamb refusing to report to training camp and if the Dallas Cowboys should pull out all stops to resign Dak Prescott. Mad Dog is here for the second time this week to tell us what he's mad about. Rob Lowe joins the show to discuss his new Netflix series "Unstable" and shares unforgettable sports stories. Lastly, the crew tells us their favorite NFL throwback uniforms. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo and Kimberley A. Martin debate whether the Cowboys should get CeeDee Lamb's deal done before Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons'. Paul Finebaum joins the show to discuss who will have the better season between the University of Oregon and Ohio State. The crew also debates whether Ryan Day or Lincoln Riley is under more pressure this upcoming season. Lastly, they evaluate whether Haason Reddick holding out of training camp is a big deal or not.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Paul Finebaum discuss if OSU HC Ryan Day's job is under the most pressure in the Big Ten. Harry Douglas joins the crew to share his thoughts on a potential successful season for the New York Jets. Mad Dog tells us what he's mad about this week. Lastly, the crew debates if LeBron James and Anthony Davis are proving the Lakers championship window is still open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo have concerns about LeBron James saving Team USA Men's Basketball in consecutives exhibition games. Ryan Clark join the show to discuss Jordan Love not practicing until he gets his new contract extension. The crew debates which quarterback have the most disappointing playoff performance between Lamar Jackson or Dak Prescott. Lastly, they pick their favorite AFC East QB for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Herm Edwards, and Harry Douglas debate if the Cowboys' biggest priority should be to pay Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons, or CeeDee Lamb? Andraya Carter joins the show to debate if Arike Ogunbowale should've been on the Team USA roster after her All-Star Game MVP performance. Paul Finebaum is here to tell us how much pressure is on Kalen DeBoer in Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith and Harry Douglas react to John Harbaugh saying Lamar Jackson will be the greatest quarterback in NFL history. Brian Windhorst joins the show to weigh in on Team USA basketball's 1-point win over South Sudan and Embiid's comments about LeBron's performance in his later years. Paul Finebaum is here to defend his criticism of Lincoln Riley's coaching job last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Paul Finebaum, Heather Dinich, and Harry Douglas debate who is under more pressure to win now: Alabama or Texas? Plus, which Heisman Trophy favorite QB has the most to prove this year: Carson Beck, Quinn Ewers, or Jalen Milroe? Kimberley A. Martin is here to tell us the biggest reason for the Cowboys' playoff failures. The crew debates if the AFC North is the best QB division in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Paul Finebaum, Heather Dinich, and Harry Douglas react to Alabama's mindset heading into Kalen DeBoer's first season as head coach. We debate if CFP expansion makes this season less exciting. Bart Scott joins the crew to debate which team is a bigger threat to the Chiefs: the Ravens or the Bengals? Kimberley A. Martin is here to break down her issue with the placement of football players on ESPN's Top 100 athletes since 2000 list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Kimberley A. Martin, and Louis Riddick debate if the Chiefs can become the greatest dynasty ever if they complete the threepeat and win the Super Bowl this year. Harry Douglas joins the crew to share what his biggest issue is with Mad Dog's top ten quarterback list. It's Wednesday so Mad Dog tells us what he's mad about this week. The crew shares their most star struck moments with celebrities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Kimberley A. Martin, and Harry Douglas debate if trading Brandon Aiyuk would be a huge deal for the 49ers and if the Jets should jump at the chance to reunite Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams in New York. Paul Finebaum joins the show to defend his comments on Lincoln Riley's "disastrous" year at USC last season. Jessica Mendoza is here to recap the best moments from the MLB All-Star Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo is joined by Dan Orlovsky and Booger McFarland react to ESPN's Top 10 QBs list. They also debate who got snubbed. Next, they discuss if Baker Mayfield has been disrespected by critics. Brian Windhorst joins the show to discuss Clippers’ President Lawrence Frank's comments on Kawhi Leonard being replaced on Team USA. We welcome back Dan Orlovsky to the show to debate if the 49ers need Brandon Aiyuk to stay atop of the NFC. Lastly, the crew discusses the Best Athletes of the 21st Century list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo is joined by Paul Finebaum and Heather Dinich to debate if Texas will run the SEC this season. Also, they discuss if Kirby Smart will become the new Nick Saban in the new CFP format. Brian Windhorst joins the show to discuss Team USA Men's Basketball’s recent performance against Australia. We head back into football with Dan Orlovsky joining the show to debate if Caleb Williams can have the same impact as C.J. Stroud in his rookie season. Lastly, Tim Kurkjian joins to discuss the new Home Run Derby format and the MLB All-Star game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shae Peppler Cornette is joined by Heather Dinich, Paul Finebaum and Robert Griffin III to discuss how much head coach Lincoln Riley and USC have to prove with their first season in the Big Ten Conference. Mike Tannenbaum also joins the show to debate whether or not winning a Super Bowl would silence two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson's critics. The crew discusses Deion Sanders' and Colorado's chances to reach the College Football Playoffs. Lastly, RGIII and Mike T share their funniest NFL training camp stories and the biggest storylines heading into next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Shae Peppler Cornette, Bart Scott, Mike Tannenbaum, and Robert Griffin III debate if they'd rather have Aaron Rodgers or Joe Burrow this season. Plus, Paul Finebaum and Heather Dinich join the show from SEC media day to debate if Alabama would be successful this season without a title. The crew argues if Jordan Love is already a top-5 quarterback in the NFL and which AFC East team should be considered the favorite going into this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney Cronin, Harry Douglas, Seth Greenberg and Sam Acho weigh in on the University of Alabama football team heading into their first year without legendary head coach Nick Saban. The crew also discusses whether or not the new-look 76ers are the biggest threat to the Celtics in the NBA's Eastern Conference. They also debate whether or not Joe Burrow should be the favorite to win NFL MVP next season. Lastly they react to Tyreek Hill's top 5 quarterbacks and try their hand at spinning a basketball with their finger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney Cronin, Harry Douglas and Seth Greenberg react to Jayson Tatum's comments regarding Derrick White making the final Team USA Basketball roster spot over Jaylen Brown. Damien Wood y also joins the show to discuss the NFL quarterback who has the most to prove this season. The crew also dives in on the Lakers and their biggest obstacle heading into next season. Lastly the crew shares the first athletes to sign an autograph for them and the NFC quarterback they'd trust the most in a Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices