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Vick: With McDaniels' knowledge & their rapport, Edelman could succeed with Cam as he did with Brady

Michael Vick joins the show to discuss whether Julian Edelman will be just as good with Cam Newton as he was with Tom Brady. Vick feels their potential will lie on the rapport they create before and during the season, while also relying on the expertise of Josh McDaniels.

Nick Wright: Everyone has a different definition of easy, never doubted Lakers last night

Nick Wright reacts to Kyle Kuzma’s game-winning 3-pointer. He feels everyone has a different definition of easy and says, ‘The game last night was never in doubt.’

Nick Wright talks Luka Doncic’s ceiling, compares him to greats such as Larry Bird & Kobe Bryant

Nick Wright reacts to Luka’s win and Giannis’ comments about a ceiling. Nick compares Luka to greats like Larry Bird and Kobe Bryant.

Wright & Wildes react to McCaffrey feeling the pressure as No. 1 fantasy pick

Nick Wright & Kevin Wildes react to Christian McCaffrey feeling the pressure as No. 1 fantasy pick. Wildes feels McCaffrey is putting too much stock in his ranking, while Nick says people will bombard his mentions if he doesn’t deliver.

Nick Wright: The clock ran out on Tom Brady early last season — we have the evidence to prove it

Nick Wright discusses Tom Brady’s upcoming season in Tampa Bay. Nick makes the case for why Brady won’t have a great season with the Buccaneers.

Chris Broussard: The problem with the Blazers is they have absolutely no one to guard LeBron James

Chris Broussard discusses the Blazers’ recent dominance as they now stand only half a game back from the Lakers. That being said, Broussard still believes the Lakers have nothing to worry about because the Blazers don’t have anyone to successfully guard LeBron James.

Nick Wright responds to Josh Allen’s challenge of a throwing contest with Patrick Mahomes

Nick Wright discusses Josh Allen’s challenge of a throwing contest with Patrick Mahomes. Nick feels this is a horrible idea for Mahomes as it could lead to injury. Nick says, ‘Let Josh Allen have this; it’s the only thing he has.’

Will Cam Newton be able to handle criticism from Bill Belichick?

Eric Mangini joins today’s show to discuss Cam Newton and the New England Patriots. Mangini and Nick Wright weigh in on whether Cam will be able to handle criticism in New England.

Nick Wright: Lakers aren’t the best team to win the title, LeBron isn’t the best player

Nick Wright and Chris Broussard break down the Lakers’ loss against the Thunder last night and what this means for them moving forward. While still rooting for LeBron and the Lakers, Nick shows disappointment in their performance last night.

Antoine recalls playing in Miami and if there are similarities to what Melo is going through

Antoine Walker joins Nick Wright to compare his career shifts to those of Carmelo Anthony. Walker, like Melo, feels he was able to adapt to different opportunities granted to him to capitalize and succeed in each specific role.

Michael Vick: Cowboys have the potential for a strong offense with a high ceiling

Michael Vick joins Nick Wright to break down the ceiling for the Cowboys. Vick has high hopes for the team this season and feels they could deliver on excellent offense.

Nick Wright isn’t starting to question the Clippers’ title chances — he’s been questioning it all year

Nick Wright reacts to the Suns 117-115 upset over the Clippers. Nick explains why he questions the Clippers’ focus and how this will impact their championship run.

Nick Wright: Carmelo Anthony’s talent had been under appreciated, he’s now thriving in Portland

Nick Wright and Antoine Walker break down the career of Carmelo Anthony leading up to this point. Nick feels the media greatly discredited Melo during his time in OKC and Houston when he could clearly still deliver. Portland has been a much better fit.

Nick Wright: Zion is clearly an asset on the court and will only improve as he gets in better shape

Nick Wright explains the body fluctuation for all NBA players. Zion Williamson will shed a few pounds, get in better shape and continue to be great. While not in the greatest shape currently, this does not stop him from being a huge asset on the court.

Nick Wright reacts to the Lakers clinching the No.1 seed in the West

Anthony Davis scored 42 points last night against the Utah Jazz as the Lakers clinch the No.1 seed in the Western Conference. Nick Wright and Chris Broussard discuss the Lakers’ win.

Chris Broussard: The Rockets will need to get past an LA team to make a postseason run

Chris Broussard joins the show to discuss the Rockets’ win over the Bucks. The Rockets would need to beat an LA team to make a postseason run. If they do prevail in LA, Broussard feels they would have a better chance of beating the Lakers due to “problems defending on the perimeter”.

Nick Wright unveils his NBA Awards

With the restart of the NBA season, Nick Wright hands out his NBA awards from MVP to Coach of the Year.

Nick Wright & Michael Vick agree: An improved Mahomes would be scary to the rest of the NFL

Super Bowl MVP Quarterback Patrick Mahomes told CBS sports that he believes he still thinks he can improve, even after leading the Kansas City Chiefs to their first championship in 50 years. Nick Wright is joined by Michael Vick to decide whether they believe Mahomes has any more room to improve, and if so, what skill he should focus on improving to ensure success for his long career in Kansas City.

Nick Wright: LeBron James’ senior look was psychological warfare against the NBA

The Los Angeles Lakers played their first scrimmage in the Orlando Bubble and fell to the Dallas Mavericks 108 – 104, but LeBron James ‘Senior Citizen’ look was Nick Wright’s biggest takeaway after the game. Hear Nick tell Antoine Walker and Kevin Wildes why he believes the grays in LeBron’s beard were intentional, a psychological swipe at younger players who think he may be past his prime.

Nick Wright: Adding Markieff Morris won’t affect the depth of Lakers’ championship roster

Los Angeles Lakers’ Markieff Morris is en route to Orlando to join the team for the NBA restart, hinting that the Lakers might have a depth problem going into the playoffs. Nick Wright tells Kevin Wildes and Antoine Walker whether the addition of Morris will add any depth to the Lakers’ roster, and where he thinks they need the most help.

Nick Wright: It’s not likely Brady & Bucs will overachieve this 2020 season

O.J. Howard, tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had this to say on his team’s offense: “When you put us on paper, we’re one of the best in the league, if not the best.” With Tom Brady replacing Jameis Winston, Nick Wright answers why he feels the addition of Brady to an already strong offense won’t necessarily mean the Bucs will overachieve this season, while Greg Jennings can’t see how they can underachieve.

Nick Wright: Patriots’ QB competition between Stidham & Cam will be hilarious in hindsight

Sportswriter Peter King disagrees with anyone who thinks Cam Newton will be a lock for the starting quarterback position with the New England Patriots over Jarrett Stidham. Nick Wright tells Brian Westbrook and Kevin Wildes why this speculation over who will start will be hilarious in hindsight when Cam is making plays on the field and Stidham is on the sidelines ‘holding a clipboard’. Hear why Nick thinks the idea that Stidham can compete with Cam for the starting job is a silly one.

Brian Westbrook: Cowboys adding CeeDee Lamb to rushing game is a dynamic move for offense

The Dallas Cowboys are looking to use newly drafted CeeDee Lamb in their rushing game, adding what Brian Westbrook calls a ‘dynamic’ element to their offensive strategy. Westbrook tells Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes why the rookie WR receiving carries in Dallas offense could be beneficial for the Cowboys, especially for teammates Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott.

Michael Vick: Cam Newton is a dual-threat QB, Pats offense will be one to watch

With the addition of Cam Newton to the New England Patriots, Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels’ options may have significantly expanded. Michael Vick joins Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes to talk how much of a difference a dual threat quarterback like Cam will make VS what Tom Brady was able to do offensively.

Nick Wright: With Dak, Zeke & CeeDee Lamb, a Super Bowl run could be in play for Dallas

Now that it’s official Dak Prescott will be playing under the franchise tag, Nick Wright considers what it would take for him to lead the Dallas Cowboys to the Superbowl. With a new and improved coach in Mike McCarthy, the addition of CeeDee Lamb, and a healthy Ezekiel Elliott, Nick tells Kevin Wildes and Michael Vick what obstacle he thinks they’ll need to overcome in order to make a real Super Bowl run.

Nick Wright & Brian Westbrook agree: 2020 will be Odell Beckham Jr’s most prolific season yet

Nick Wright and Brian Westbrook talk the Cleveland Browns, and discuss how important the 2020 season will be for Odell Beckham Jr’s career. The two recount his set backs last season, and point out the reasons why the Browns’ offense will lend itself better to a successful season for OBJ.

Nick Wright: Dak Prescott leaving Dallas in 2022 is absolutely on the board

Dak Prescott will be playing under the franchise tag for the Dallas Cowboys, despite reportedly almost reaching deal for $33-35M annually with $110M guaranteed. Nick Wright tells Kevin Wildes and Brian Westbrook what he thinks this could mean for the future of Dak in Dallas.

Brian Westbrook: Dak Prescott should roll the dice again on deal with Dallas

It looks like there’s not a lot of optimism that a deal will be reached between Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, and there are no scheduled talks between Dallas and Prescott’s agent. Brian Westbrook explains to Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes why he would sign a deal with the Cowboys if he were Dak, and bet on himself by raising his value with a successful 2020 season.

Should Patriots fans be worried about Cam and Belichick fitting together?

Cam Newton officially signed a 1-year deal with the New England Patriots yesterday. Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes and Eric Mangini discuss whether Patriots fans should be worried about Cam and Bill Belichick fitting together.

Chris Broussard & Nick Wright pick the top games of the MLB season

The MLB unveiled their 60-game schedule for the 2020 season, and FOX Sports is highlighting Opening Weekend with a July 25 quadruple-header. Chris Broussard and Nick Wright name the MLB games they are most looking forward to.