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Nick Wright talks Eli Manning’s retirement announcement: He’s a Hall of Famer in my mind

Two -time Super Bowl winner Eli Manning has announced his retirement after 16 seasons with the New York Giants. Nick Wright is joined by Chris Canty and Brian Westbrook to discuss his career, and whether or not Manning should be considered for the Hall of Fame.

Nick Wright: Jimmy Garoppolo's trade deal was a rare misstep for Bill Belichick

With the San Francisco 49ers heading to the Super Bowl, Nick Wright and Chris Canty talk Jimmy Garoppolo, and his trade deal with the New England Patriots. While he doesn’t think Bill Belichick should regret the trade, hear why Nick thinks the championship coach may regret the way the dealing played out.

Nick Wright: Zion Williamson will lead the Pelicans to the playoffs this season

Zion Williamson will make his regular season debut with the New Orleans Pelicans after a knee injury kept him on the sidelines. Nick Wright and Chris Canty predict that Zion’s return could mean a playoff run for the Pelican team, who’s not out of the running for the final playoff spot in the Western conference.

Nick Wright: With a Super Bowl win, Andy Reid will become 2nd best coach of this generation

The Kansas City Chiefs have had an exciting post season run, leading up to the Super Bowl match up against the San Francisco 49ers. With his team

Nick Wright: It’s too soon to say Mahomes has surpassed Brady as GOAT

With Patrick Mahomes leading the Kansas City Chiefs to Super Bowl LIV, Nick Wright and Danny Kanell discuss whether or not the quarterback could overtake Tom Brady as the greatest of all time. Hear why Nick says the title could be a bit premature, especially since Mahomes has yet to win a Super Bowl.

Nick Wright: Tom Brady will play next year, but in a different uniform

Tom Brady was reported to say he is open to playing for other teams, and now that he is a free agent, many speculate he will not return to New England next season. Hear why Nick Wright and agrees that it’s not likely Brady will return to the Patriots, and why Danny Kanell thinks this comment was more of a strategy thing for the championship QB.

Nick Wright does not believe the Titans will be a threat to the Chiefs for AFC Championship Game

With the AFC Championship Game approaching, Nick Wright and Chris Canty discuss whether the Tennessee Titans have any chance of victory against the Kansas City Chiefs. Nick explains that quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the healthiest he’s ever been this season, and this Chiefs team is the best team in the NFL. Hear why he doesn’t see a way for the Titans to pull this one off.

Eric Mangini: Aaron Rodgers’ throwing ability could be a threat to 49ers in NFC Title game

Eric Mangini joins Nick Wright and Brian Westbrook to talk the NFC Title game, where the San Francisco 49ers will face the Green Bay Packers. Hear why Mangini believes Aaron Rodgers’ arm power will be key in this game, and what the 49ers could potentially do to keep the Packers from running away with the game.

Torry Holt: I expect Derrick Henry to have 30 plus carries vs Chiefs

Former NFL wide receiver Torry Holt joins Nick Wright and Brandon Flowers to talk about the AFC Championship game and discusses if the Kansas City Chiefs remind him of his days as a member of ‘The Greatest Show on Turf.’ Torry also discusses what it would take for the Tennessee Titans to upset the Chiefs and get to Super Bowl 54.

Dan Marino: Patrick Mahomes is the best QB in the NFL right now

Hall of Famer Dan Marino joins Nick Wright and Brandon Flowers to talk about Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, and which quarterbacks have the best arm in the NFL since he retired.

Brandon Flowers on Baker Mayfield: He has the talent to be an elite quarterback

With Former Minnesota Viking OC Kevin Stefanski confirmed as the new head coach for the Cleveland Browns, Nick Wright and Brandon Flowers talk what this means for Baker Mayfield, who has struggled to find his stride with previous coaches. Flowers believes Mayfield has the makings of an elite quarterback, and if Stefanski is the right coach and can settle Mayfield down, it could mean a successful Browns season.

Eric Mangini: Josh McDaniels’ sticking with Patriots could mean Tom Brady will return for 2020 season

Patriots’ offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was reportedly unable to reach a deal with the Cleveland Browns, which means a return to New England. Nick Wright sits with Eric Mangini to talk whether this raises the chances of Tom Brady sticking with the Patriots for the 2020 season, and if the Patriots should want the quarterback to return after a weak season.

Nick Wright: ‘The Titans are not going to get to 30 on the legs of Derrick Henry’

Nick Wright sits with Chris Canty to talk the AFC Championship weekend, where the Tennessee Titans will face off the Kansas City Chiefs. Hear why Nick doesn’t think Derrick Henry will be enough to carry his team to victory, and why he thinks Patrick Mahomes will be the best player on the field.

Brandon Flowers: Packers’ defense stepped up for Aaron Rodgers in victory vs the Seahawks

Sunday night, Aaron Rodgers led the Green Bay Packers to victory over Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks. Hear why Brandon Flowers thinks the key element to this victory was Green Bay’s defense, something Rodgers hasn’t had in the past couple of years.

Eric Mangini doesn’t think Chiefs comeback formula will be sustainable to reach a Super Bowl

Eric Mangini recaps the Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs Divisional Round playoff matchup and explains why the Chiefs epic comeback won’t be sustainable to get them to a Super Bowl.

Nick Wright: I think Lamar Jackson will be good in the playoffs, but he will not be MVP

Nick Wright sits with Chris Canty to discuss the Baltimore Ravens chances in the playoffs against the Tennessee Titans. Nick is not so sure that Lamar Jackson will play at the same level post season that he did during the regular season, but if he does, the Baltimore Ravens will be nearly impossible to defeat.

Nick Wright: Tom Brady has nothing left to prove to anybody

Nick Wright talks about New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and explains why he has nothing left to prove to anyone.

Nick Wright: If Lamar’s effective deep down the field, the Ravens will win the Super Bowl

Nick Wright previews the Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens AFC Divisional Round matchup and explains how Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson could be effective at leading the team to a Super Bowl.

Carson Palmer says Tom Brady will stay in New England: ‘He knows where his bread is buttered’

Former NFL Quarterback Carson Palmer joins Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe to discuss newly free agent Tom Brady. Palmer believes Brady has more to prove than coach Bill Belichick, and will ultimately return to the New England Patriots next season.

Chris Canty: Saints will dominate the NFC WIld Card game vs Vikings

Chirs Canty talks about the Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints Wild Card game and explains why he believes the Saints will dominate the game.

Chris Canty believes the Eagles will upset the Seahawks in their NFC Wild Card matchup

Chris Canty talks about the Seattle Seahawks vs. Philadelphia Eagles Wild Card matchup and explains why he believes the Eagles will win the game.

Brian Westbrook: If Patriots keep Tom Brady beyond this season, their dynasty is not over

Brian Westbrook talks about the Tennessee Titans vs. New England Patriots AFC Wild Card matchup and explain why a loss on Saturday wouldn’t signal the end of the Patriots dynasty.

Chris Canty: There’s no shot that Jason Garrett will be the Cowboys head coach next season

Chris Canty talks about the Dallas Cowboys and head coach Jason Garrett and explains why Garrett will not be back as the team’s head coach next season.

Brian Westbrook explains how Eagles’ lack of experience is the biggest factor vs the Seahawks

Nick Wright and Brian Westbrook look ahead to this weekend’s Wild Card matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks. Westbrook explains why Carson Wentz and the Eagles’ lack of experience may be the biggest factor to overcome vs Seattle this weekend.

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