First Things First

Heated debate over whether the Lakers can contend or are merely a playoff team. Trade chatter around A.J. Brown and where he might land. Deep dive on Mahomes’ health outlook and early QB rankings. Discussion of potential next NFL dynasties and Drake Maye’s long-term prospects. A nostalgic Top 10 of classic baseball cards rounds out the show.

(0:00) Patriots lose Super Bowl LX to Seahawks, What went wrong? (31:44) What does winning Super Bowl LX mean for Sam Darnold? (45:49) Did voters get Super Bowl LX MVP right? (50:09) Biggest reasons for Maye’s playoff struggles? (01:12:50) What does a title mean for Sam Darnold? (01:25:30) More likely Seahawks or Patriots return to the Super Bowl? (01:29:51) Are the Seahawks an all-time team? (01:54:49) Sam Darnold’s legacy, Patriots outreached (02:05:58) He Said We Said (02:11:59) Seahawks and Rams Co-Favorites to win Super Bowl LXI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Mangini, former NFL coach and Super Bowl-winning defensive coordinator, joins to unpack tactical game-planning for the Patriots vs Seahawks matchup. He discusses pass rush plans, tackling fixes, and disguising pressure. The conversation also covers Super Bowl stakes, upset picks, MVP markets, coaching nerves, and the 2026 Hall of Fame reaction.

(0:00) Giannis not traded, FTF hits 1 Billion Views (27:28) Over and Under for Super Bowl LX  (41:56) Maxx Crosby wants to play for Mike Vrabel (46:46) BUD List (01:07:08) Mike Vrabel the biggest edge the Patriots have in the Super Bowl? (01:20:14) Justin Jefferson joins the show (01:29:57) Surprised so many analysts are picking the Seahawks?  (01:54:14) Frenemies (02:06:05) Super Bowl LX Tale of the Tape (02:12:30) NFL Honors Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tee Higgins, NFL wide receiver and Pro Bowler, appears with Ja’Marr Chase to chat on Pro Bowl tales and on-field topics. Charles Woodson, Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion, discusses defensive philosophy and Hall of Fame perspectives. They also cover trade deadline shakeups, Super Bowl position-group tiers, and strategic defensive matchup talk.

(0:00) James Harden trade rumors, Robert Kraft snubbed from Hall of Fame (27:35) Will Sam Darnold have a clean game vs. Patriots? (41:12) Good idea for the Cowboys to pay George Pickens?  (47:16) Mahomes Mountain (01:05:07) Josh Allen joins (01:16:48) Brou’s Super Bowl MVP Ballot (01:23:50) Top Ten Tuesday, Should the Bills be motivated by Josh Allen? (01:47:46) Robert Kraft snubbed, Darnold or Maye will have a statement game? (01:57:46) Patriots deserve to be 4.5 point underdogs? (02:06:21) Can the Patriots upset the Seahawks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Seahawks 4.5 point favorites over Patriots, LeBron voted to 22nd straight All-Star game (28:01) Does Justin Jefferson miss Sam Darnold? (42:37) Should the Raiders hire Klint Kubiak as next HC? (48:01) Should Sam Darnold reaching the Super Bowl impact how the NFL handles QBs?  (01:07:00) Would SB MVP mean more for Darnold or Maye?  (01:16:02) Danny Amendola joins the show (01:26:58) Surprised Drake Maye is this good this fast?  (01:51:09) Will Darnold or Maye have a dud game? (02:02:19) Issues with HC Carousel (02:09:39) Super Bowl Media Night predictions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Josh Allen takes blame, Patriots or Seahawks more likely to win in a blowout? (26:57) Reaching the Super Bowl mean more for Drake Maye or Sam Darnold?  (36:11) Greg Jennings’ Tips for Super Bowl LX (44:37) Josh Allen played on broken foot, SB appearance for Maye impact Burrow, Lamar, and Allen?  (01:07:02) Patriots confident, Ravens closer to winning a Super Bowl? (01:22:18) Will Shedeur Sanders bloom under Todd Monken? (01:28:32) Allen or Jackson closer to Super Bowl, Can Darnold have a monster game? (01:52:00) Josh Allen comments, Like Todd Monken for Shedeur Sanders?  (02:03:57) Can Drake Maye overcome the Seahawks defense? (02:10:27) Ravens hire Declan Doyle as OC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Bill Belichick snubbed, Is Nick Sirianni a top 5 coaching hire?  (27:16) Drake Maye not at 100%, Should Broncos fans be concerned? (39:27) Knicks, Heat, T-Wolves and Warriors among suitors for Giannis (48:11) BUD List (01:11:31) Eli Manning not in HOF, Did Belichick getting snubbed hurt his legacy? (01:23:30) Sam Darnold favorite to win SB MVP (01:29:52) Should Patriots fans be worried about Drake Maye? (01:50:55) Frenemies (02:04:46) Bo Nix responds to Sean Payton’s injury remarks (02:11:51) Eagles hire Sean Mannion as OC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Bill Belichick not voted into Hall of Fame, Giannis and Bucks open to trades (27:46) Broncos fire OC, Drake Maye’s shoulder injury something or nothing? (40:14) Good or bad that Joe Brady will call plays for Bills? (46:53) Nick’s Tiers (01:08:47) Okay with Belichick not getting in the Hall of Fame? (01:21:41) Cavaliers would ‘gladly’ welcome back LeBron James (01:28:33) Packed Stats, Bill Belichick snubbed from Hall of Fame? (01:52:44) Ben Rothlesberger joins the show (02:05:36) Patriots lucky to be in the Super Bowl? (02:09:45) Is Taunting and trash talk good for sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices