Hour 1: What's Love Got To Do With It?
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The First Take crew discussed the upcoming NFL season, focusing on the Bengals and Jets, both with returning quarterbacks from injuries. RG3 favored Joe Burrow, highlighting his youth and proven track record, while Bart Scott argued for Aaron Rodgers's experience and drive. The conversation then shifted to the SEC, with the crew debating whether Alabama could be successful without a national title in the first year under new coach Kaelin DeBoard. The crew also discussed the potential of Jordan Love as a top-five quarterback, with Mike Tannenbaum advocating for his talent and potential, while RG3 and Bart Scott remained skeptical. Finally, the crew debated the AFC East, with RG3 favoring the Dolphins, Bart Scott arguing for the Jets, and Mike Tannenbaum sticking with the Bills.
Outlines
Introduction
This Chapter introduces the First Take crew and the topic of the day: comparing Joe Burrow and Aaron Rodgers as quarterbacks for the upcoming season.
SEC Football
This Chapter discusses the upcoming SEC football season, focusing on the impact of Texas and Oklahoma joining the conference and the transition for Alabama under new coach Kaelin DeBoard. The crew debates whether a national title is a realistic expectation for Alabama this year.
Jordan Love's Potential
This Chapter focuses on the potential of Jordan Love as a top-five quarterback. Mike Tannenbaum argues for Love's talent and potential, while RG3 and Bart Scott remain skeptical.
AFC East Preview
This Chapter previews the upcoming AFC East season, with the crew debating which team is the favorite to win the division. RG3 favors the Dolphins, Bart Scott argues for the Jets, and Mike Tannenbaum sticks with the Bills.
Keywords
Joe Burrow
Joe Burrow is an American professional football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for LSU, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2019 and led the Tigers to a national championship. Burrow was drafted first overall by the Bengals in the 2020 NFL Draft. He is known for his strong arm, accuracy, and leadership qualities. He has led the Bengals to the Super Bowl in 2022 and is considered one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL.
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for California, where he was drafted 24th overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2005 NFL Draft. Rodgers is a four-time NFL MVP and a Super Bowl champion. He is known for his exceptional arm talent, accuracy, and intelligence. He is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
SEC
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is a collegiate athletic conference in the United States. It is one of the most prestigious and competitive conferences in college football, with a long history of success. The SEC is known for its strong football programs, including Alabama, Georgia, and LSU. The conference has won 13 national championships in the past 15 years.
Jordan Love
Jordan Love is an American professional football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Utah State, where he was drafted 26th overall by the Packers in the 2020 NFL Draft. Love spent his first three seasons as a backup to Aaron Rodgers, but he started the final nine games of the 2022 season after Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets. Love is known for his strong arm and athleticism. He is considered a potential franchise quarterback, but he has yet to prove himself as a starter.
AFC East
The American Football Conference East (AFC East) is a division in the American Football Conference (AFC) of the National Football League (NFL). The division consists of the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, and New York Jets. The AFC East is one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL, with a long history of success. The Bills have won the division four consecutive years, but the Jets are considered a strong contender for the division title in 2023.
Q&A
Who do you think is the better quarterback for the upcoming season, Joe Burrow or Aaron Rodgers?
The First Take crew debated this question, with RG3 favoring Burrow due to his age and lack of distractions, while Bart Scott argued for Rodgers's experience and drive.
What are the expectations for Alabama football in the first year under new coach Kaelin DeBoard?
The crew debated whether a national title is a realistic expectation for Alabama this year, with some arguing that making the playoffs would be a successful season, while others believe that Alabama fans will expect a championship.
Is Jordan Love a top-five quarterback?
Mike Tannenbaum believes that Love is already a top-five quarterback, while RG3 and Bart Scott remain skeptical. They argue that Love needs more time to prove himself as a starter.
Which team is the favorite to win the AFC East?
The crew debated this question, with RG3 favoring the Dolphins, Bart Scott arguing for the Jets, and Mike Tannenbaum sticking with the Bills.
Show Notes
In this episode, Shae Peppler Cornette, Bart Scott, Mike Tannenbaum, and Robert Griffin III debate if they'd rather have Aaron Rodgers or Joe Burrow this season. Plus, Paul Finebaum and Heather Dinich join the show from SEC media day to debate if Alabama would be successful this season without a title. The crew argues if Jordan Love is already a top-5 quarterback in the NFL and which AFC East team should be considered the favorite going into this season.
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