Category: first-things-first

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Chris Broussard: Anthony Davis will be ‘key’ for Lakers reaching Finals

Los Angeles Lakers’ Jared Dudley says Anthony Davis is “the most critical part of” Lakers’ quest for a championship. Chris Broussard joins Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes to decide if they are buying this claim from Dudley that Anthony Davis – not LeBron James – is the key element for the Lakers’ quest for a championship.

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Greg Jennings: Cam Newton has further elevated the Patriots to Super Bowl Contenders

Greg Jennings tells Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes his reaction to the news that Cam Newton has been signed to the New England Patriots. Hear why Greg believes this is the best situation Cam Newton has ever been in, and why he believes the Pats are now stronger Super Bowl contenders with the MVP quarterback on their roster.

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Chris Broussard: The Bucks are a one man show, they may miss the Finals

Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes are joined by Chris Broussard to talk Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the chance that he will lead the MIlwuakee Bucks to win the Finals. Nick tells Broussard why he believes the Bucks have the skill to take it all, but hear why Broussard thinks they’ll have a challenge facing either Los Angeles teams, Lakers or Clippers, in the Finals.

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Eric Mangini: Jets paying Jamal Adams 2 years early will set a bad precedent for NFL

All Pro safety Jamal Adams is requesting a trade from the New York Jets despite the team making it clear they have all intentions of keeping him on. Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes are joined by Eric Mangini, who tells them why he believes paying Adams 2 years early just because he demands it, sets a bad precedent for the NFL.

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Chris Broussard loves Kyrie Irving’s sentiments, but sitting out with no plan won’t help

Chris Broussard joins Nick Wright and Kevin Widles to talk about Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving, and his push for players to skip NBA return in stand for social justice. Broussard explains why he admires Kyrie’s sentiments but he feels players need an execution plan to see these sentiments through.

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Eric Mangini: Cowboys giving Dak $40M a year could be a justifiable agreement

Eric Mangini joins Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes for a segment called ‘Drawing a Blank’. With Dak Prescott’s contract still up in the air, Nick and Mangini decide whether they believe the Dallas Cowboys would be wise to pay Dak $40M per year, or if other options should be considered.

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Nick Wright: Tua should start over Fitzpatrick for the Dolphins this season

Tua Tagovailoa’s physical therapist states that the rookie quarterback is doing ‘remarkably well’ after recovering from injury. This leads Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes and Eric Mangini to speculate whether they believe Tua should start for the Miami Dolphins over Ryan Fitzpatrick. Nick references the Dolphins 2020 schedule to explain why he believes Miami could have everything to gain by having Tua start week one of the season.

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Nick Wright believes the Patriots have the worst QB situation with Jarrett Stidham

FOX Bet released Quarterback spread values comparing NFL starters to replacement-level backups. New England Patriots’ quarterback Jarrett Stidham was listed as worth -1.5 points compared to a replacement level QB. Hear why Nick Wright takes this ranking as vindication for what he’s been saying for some time, that Stidham is proof of New England having the worst quarterback situation in the league.

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Chris Broussard: Kevin Durant has nothing to lose by returning for the playoffs

With the NBA slated to return July 31st, there’s a possibility that players previously thought to have season-ending injuries can rejoin the season for the playoffs. Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard talk what this could mean for Kevin Durant, and if he could lead the Brooklyn Nets to the Finals with his return.

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Chris Broussard: It makes perfect sense for teams to send their home court to Orlando arena

ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports NBA’s top-seeded teams are considering alternatives to home court, since the playoffs will likely take place in one location. Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard decide whether it makes sense to have higher-seeded teams send their actual court to the arena in Orlando.

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Greg Jennings agrees Baker Mayfield could be a top ten quarterback in the 2020 season

Greg Jennings joins Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes to share his thoughts on Brady Quinn’s prediction that Baker Mayfield will be a top 10 quarterback in the 2020 season, and will lead the Cleveland Brown’s to the playoffs. Hear whether Greg, Nick and Kevin agree with Quinn’s take on Baker.

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Brian Westbrook: Lamar Jackson & Ravens are a team the league should be concerned about

Baltimore Ravens’ head coach John Harbaugh believes that his team is going to be every opponents ‘most important game’. Nick Wright tells Kevin Wildes and Brian Westbrook that Harbaugh overlooked his Kansas City Chiefs when making this statement, but Brian agrees that with Lamar Jackson leading the team, the Ravens are most definitely a threat.

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Nick Wright: Dak’s deal could make him highest paid player in NFL history

The clock is ticking on Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, but Troy Aikman is certain a deal will get done before the July deadline, and Dak “will get paid”. Nick Wright explains to Kevin Wildes and Greg Jennings that if this deal goes through, Dak Prescott will likely be the highest paid player in NFL history, despite the fact that most believe his play doesn’t merit such a price tag.

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Nick Wright reacts to Paul Pierce not including LeBron in his all-time Top 5

Nick Wright reacts to Paul Pierce’s all-time Top 5 which includes Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, and Bill Russell, leaving LeBron James off the list. Nick says it’s not a terrible top 5 – but gives a little history to why Pierce omitted LeBron from this list.

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Greg Jennings: Taysom Hill has promise, but I don’t buy the Lamar Jackson comparison

Jay Glazer was reported to say that Taysom Hill is clearly “the guy”, stating that once Drew Brees was out of New Orleans, it will be Hill who will lead the Saints in the Quarterback slot. Glazer drew comparisons to Baltimore Ravens’ QB Lamar Jackson, stating Hill would be the bigger version of the two. Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes are joined by Greg Jennings, who tells them why he believes it’s far too soon to start comparing Hill to Jackson.

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Ravens’ Mark Ingram praises Lamar Jackson, talks the J.K. Dobbins draft

Heisman Winner and Pro Bowl running back Mark Ingram joins First Things First to talk about his hopes for the Baltimore Ravens this 2020 season. Mark tells Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes what it’s like playing with star quarterback Lamar Jackson. Plus, Mark welcomes competition in the form of recently drafted J.K. Dobbins, and talks about how the positive team dynamic will help them to succeed.

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Brian Westbrook: Brady's training sessions are critical for Bucs success

Tom Brady’s arm reportedly “looked live” during workout with Bucs receivers at Tampa Bay high school. Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes are joined by Brian Westbrook, who talks about how critical these training session will be for Brady and the Bucs, and gives them an opportunities to bond and learn each other’s playing styles.

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Nick Wright: Bucs replacing Jameis with Brady wasn’t as a big an upgrade as many think

Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes are joined by Greg Jennings to discuss that idea that Tom Brady replacing Jameis Winston as Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quarterback was the 2nd biggest upgrade of the offseason. Nick doesn’t agree, and lists 7 upgrades that happened throughout the offseason that were bigger than Brady replacing Winston.

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