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Brian Westbrook reacts to news of Eagles potentially trading Carson Wentz | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Brian Westbrook joins the show to discuss the news that Carson Wentz is requesting a trade from the Philadelphia Eagles. Westbrook is not surprised and talks of the possibility for NFL Draft picks or Jalen Hurts stepping into the starting quarterback position.

Nick Wright: Bill Belichick was Tom Brady’s final piece of motivation to win his 7th Super Bowl | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright & Brandon Marshall react to Bruce Arians comments about Tom Brady & Bill Belichick. Nick agrees that Brady’s last piece of motivation to win another Super Bowl could have definitely been to prove his wins were not all due to playing under Belichick on the New England Patriots.

Nick Wright: Tom Brady brought the worst franchise in sports to Super Bowl & TB’s defense was ‘majestic’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright & Brandon Marshall react to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. Nick feels Tom Brady carried the worst franchise in sports to Super Bowl and the Tampa defense was majestic in their performance, helping the Bucs maintain the win.

Brandon Marshall: ‘With 5 Super Bowl MVPs, Tom Brady is the ‘greatest athlete in sports history’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Tom Brady came out of Super Bowl LV with his 7th Lombardi Trophy, and his 5th Super Bowl MVP. Brandon Marshall tells the First Things First crew why this makes the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quarterback the ‘greatest of all sports history’. Nick Wright also weighs in on Brady’s accomplishment and decides if Brady officially closed the door on the GOAT conversation after soundly defeating Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs for the championship last night.

Derrick Henry talks of his stiff arm tactics on Titans & his likelihood to win NFL MVP over Aaron Rodgers | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry joins the show to discuss the likelihood of whether or not he could defeat Aaron Rodgers for NFL MVP this weekend. Additionally, he speaks on his stiff arm tactics and makes a Super Bowl prediction between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Nick Wright: Aaron Rodgers winning NFL MVP will fuel Patrick Mahomes’ fire to win Super Bowl | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright & Brandon Marshall break down which quarterback needs to play like an MVP to win the Super Bowl. Nick feels Aaron Rodgers will win the NFL MVP Saturday night which will fuel Patrick Mahomes’ fire to play like an MVP and win Super Bowl LV.

Michael Vick makes his pick for SBLV: ‘Tampa Bay can’t get complacent against Chiefs’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Michal Vick joins the First Things First crew to talk Super Bowl LV, and with Kansas City making the trip down to Tampa Bay, Mike decides whether he believes a Buccaneers’ upset is more likely, or will the Chiefs win in a blowout. Hear which team he’s picking, and what Nick Wright, Brandon Marshall, and Kevin Wildes think of his choice.

Eric Mangini on stopping Patrick Mahomes: Brady’s Bucs must disrupt Mahomes’ timing to win Super Bowl | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright and Eric Mangini break down how to stop Patrick Mahomes. While everyone agrees there is no way to actually stop him, they spell out the ways the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can find opportunities to slow him down.

Nick Wright: Strong win for Kevin Durant’s Nets as Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers are much stronger this season | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright discusses the Brooklyn Nets’ comeback win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Nick raises some points of concern for the Nets with Kevin Durant being third option when he’s ‘the second best player in the league’.

Nick Wright breaks down his Super Bowl LV Most Important Players Pyramid | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright gives his seven-layer pyramid for the most important players in Super Bowl LV. Brian Westbrook could not disagree more with Nick’s seventh tier and explains why the running backs will play a crucial roll in the game. Brandon Marshall and Kevin Wildes react to the placement of Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes & the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Tom Brady.

Nick Wright: No comparison between Patrick Mahomes & Aaron Rodgers, Mahomes is far better | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright & Brian Westbrook break down Shaq Barrett’s comments that Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers are extremely similar. Nick feels there’s no comparison between the two and it’s essentially an insult to Mahomes in saying so. Nick feels Mahomes is far better.

Brian Westbrook: Tom Brady is a true great, but he alone is not the ‘Patriot Way’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

On Yesterday’s show, former New England Patriot and current Wide Receiver for the Detroit Lions Danny Amendola states that it wasn’t the coaches that personified the ‘Patriot Way’, but Tom Brady himself, and the proof is in Brady’a success with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brian Westbrook joins today’s show, and while he agrees Brady is great, he explains why the Patriot Way is bigger than Brady.

Brandon Marshall gives 3 reasons why Tom Brady could play to age 45 & beyond | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quarterback Tom Brady is headed to his 10th Super Bowl, and despite his age, shows no signs of slowing down. When asked, Brady made it clear that he intends to keep playing until his body doesn’t allow him to anymore, and that age is not a factor. Brandon Marshall tells the First Things First crew why he believes Brady will play into his 45th year and beyond.

Brandon Marshall gives 3 reasons why Tom Brady could play to age 45 & beyond | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Mike Vick talks Jared Goff trade to Lions: ‘He did more good than bad’ on the Rams | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Michael Vick joins the show to share thoughts on Jared Goff’s 5-year run with the Los Angeles Rams. Vick feels ‘Goff did more good than bad on and that this new change on the Detroit Lions could be a good fit where he feels more appreciated.

Nick Wright: ‘Matt Stafford is a massive upgrade from Jared Goff’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright & Brandon Marshall react to the trade between Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff and Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford. Nick feels Stafford is a massive upgrade from Goff and the Rams need to be more calculated in their risk taking if they want to have a solid future.

Danny Amendola: ‘Brady was the Patriot way, he’s in the Super Bowl & New England isn’t’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Danny Amendola joins the First Things First gang to talk his former quarterback Tom Brady. Hear what he thinks about Brady’s success with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and why he believes the New England Patriots aren’t as successful without him.

Nick Wright reveals his 2020-2021 quarter-season NBA All-Star Ballot | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright reveals his 2020-2021 quarter-season NBA All-Star Ballot. Hear who is on his roster between LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic and more.

Michael Vick weighs in on Deshaun Watson’s trade request on the Texans | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Michael Vick joins the show to weigh in on Deshaun Watson’s trade request on the Houston Texans. Additionally, they discuss the caliber of the Kansas City Chiefs with a strong roster that includes necessary players, Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill.

Greg Jennings: Green Bay Packers makes the most sense for Aaron Rodgers’ future right now | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Greg Jennings joins the show to talk of his past teammate, Aaron Rodgers, and what his future holds. Jennings feels the Green Bay Packers makes the most sense for Rodgers’ future at the moment.

Chris Broussard: Joel Embiid’s underutilized on 76ers despite the win vs LeBron’s Lakers | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard joins the show to react to the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Philadelphia 76ers last night. Broussard and Nick both feel Joel Embiid is underutilized on the 76ers and could be a bigger threat moving forward.

Nick Wright: Tom Brady’s success post Patriots can retroactively hurt Belichick’s reputation | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright & Brandon Marshall break down the reputation and resume of Bill Belichick if Tom Brady wins another Super Bowl. Nick feels Brady’s success without Belicnick can retroactively ding Belichick’s rep.

Nick Wright: Mahomes won’t catch Brady as the GOAT if he loses Super Bowl LV | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright breaks down whether or not Patrick Mahomes could surpass Tom Brady as the GOAT if he defeats him in Super Bowl LV. Nick feels it would be nearly impossible for Mahomes to catch Brady as the GOAT if he loses the Super Bowl, and explains why.

Nick Wright breaks down his updated NBA Player Pyramid of the 2020-21 season | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright breaks down his updated NBA Player Pyramid of the 2020-21 season. Chris Broussard joins the show to challenge his additions and discuss who should really be included.

Nick Wright: Tom Brady’s skills may be deteriorating, but his leadership is not | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright & Brandon Marshall discuss the post NFC Championship comments from Bruce Arians regarding Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Nick feels Brady’s skills may be deteriorating, but his leadership is certainly not and the results show.

Nick Wright: Bucs headed to Super Bowl; Tom Brady achieved lead v Aaron Rodgers’ Packers | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Mike Vick & Brandon Marshall discussed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC Championship win over the Green Bay Packers. Nick felt this was a team win as Tom Brady achieved the lead over Aaron Rodgers’ Packers, while the Bucs defense maintained it.

Nick ranks the Top 15 NBA performances of the week | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Hear Nick Wright’s Top 15 NBA Performances of the Week broken down into bronze, silver and gold medals each day.

Nick Wright: Aaron Rodgers needs another Super Bowl ring to confirm he’s a Top 5 NFL QB of All Time | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Brandon Marshall and Eric Mangini discuss who has more to prove and gain with a NFC Championship win between Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers. Nick feels Brady has made it, while Rodgers needs another Super Bowl ring to truly cement himself as a top 5 NFL quarterback.

Nick Wright: Stefon Diggs would be the only ticket for the Bills to defeat the Chiefs | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright & Eric Mangini discuss what the offensive approach the Buffalo Bills would need to take to upset the Kansas City Chiefs. Nick feels if the Bills were to get even remotely close in doing so, Stefon Diggs would be the only ticket to get the Bills there.