First Things First

00:00 James Harden: Rockets are “just not good enough… something that I don’t think can be fixed.”

11:00 Andre Johnson: “If I’m Deshaun Watson, I will stand my ground. The Texans organization is known for wasting players’ careers.”

24:25 Nick’s NFL Playoff bracket

35:00 Report: Kyrie Irving not expected to rejoin the Nets this week.

49:17 Surprised the Browns are such underdogs against the Chiefs on Sunday?

57:52 Stories to start your morning

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00:00 Is DeVonta Smith a can’t-miss NFL star after his performance in Alabama’s championship win?

12:03 Surprised the Eagles decided to fire head coach Doug Pederson?

21:17 Drawing A Blank

32:02 How should Jared Goff feel about Sean McVay not naming a starting QB?

38:50 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 Was last night more about the Browns’ resilience or the Steelers’ struggles?

11:28 Did Brady prove his doubters wrong with his performance in the 31-23 win over Washington?

23:32 What did you make of Lamar’s performance in his first career playoff win?

36:44 Did Josh Allen and the Bills win the game or did Indianapolis lose it?

46:30 Did the Seahawks overlook the Rams in their 30-20 loss?

54:37 Drawing A Blank

1:06:57 Stories to Start Your Morning

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Revisit the BEST segments from this week's slate of shows:

00:00 NBA players and coaches react to unrest across the country. 

15:37 Does Derrick Henry deserve to win MVP after becoming the 8th player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards?

27:32 Report: Many Eagles were shocked and outraged” by Doug Pederson’s decision to sit Jalen Hurts.

37:32 Are you convinced Tua Tagovailoa will be the Dolphins’ starting quarterback next season?

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00:00 Brandon’s Keys to the Game: Browns/Steelers

10:50 Surprised Brady and the Bucs are such heavy favorites on the road against Washington?

22:52 Drawing A Blank

33:56 Who will win Saturday: Colts or Bills?

44:18 Does Deshaun Watson have the right to be “extremely unhappy” with the Texans? 

54:38 Stories to Start Your Morning 

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00:00 NBA players and coaches react to unrest across the country. 

15:40 Would beating the Titans “erase that narrative” of Lamar’s postseason failure?

25:15 Drawing A Blank

33:07 Fast Break

43:30 Nick ranks the 6 head coaching vacancies in the NFL.

54:16 Are you buying that Alex Smith could lead Washington to an upset win over the Bucs?

1:01:15 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 How much harder will it be for Baker and the Browns to pull off the upset with Stefanski and Bitonio out?

10:08 Are you convinced Tua Tagovailoa will be the Dolphins’ starting quarterback next season?

22:10 Nick’s NFL Tiers

34:31 Did last night prove that Kyrie can keep the Nets afloat while Durant is out?

46:16 What do you make of Miles Sanders saying “nobody liked the decision” to bench Jalen Hurts?

53:18 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 Was it a good idea or bad idea for Chase Young to call out Tom Brady?

12:05 Joe Judge on Eagles’ loss to Washington: “To disrespect the game… we will never do that.”

23:40 Drawing A Blank 

34:31 Report: Many Eagles were shocked and outraged” by Doug Pederson’s decision to sit Jalen Hurts.

44:30 Did Derrick Henry joining the 2,000 yard club do anything to sway your opinion about who should be MVP?

54:20 Stories to Start Your Morning 

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00:00 What’s your reaction to Doug Peterson saying he was “coaching to win” when he benched Hurts for Sudfeld?

11:22 Does Derrick Henry deserve to win MVP after becoming the 8th player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards?

19:14 Nick’s NBA medals

23:12 No Huddle

33:45 Did Baker Mayfield prove his doubters wrong with the Browns reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2002?

43:32 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 Can Baker handle the pressure Sunday and carry the Browns to the playoffs for the first time in 17 seasons?

12:22 Which NFC East team could do the most damage in the playoffs?

20:00 Drawing A Blank

33:13 Has James Harden proven how valuable he is to the Rockets, or should Houston trade him?

43:48 How should Brian Flores handle the Dolphins’ must-win game against the Bills with Ryan Fitzpatrick out?

51:55 Stories to Start Your Morning

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