Hour 2: Out of Bounds?
Digest
The episode begins with a discussion about the NFL, specifically regarding Brian Flores's lawsuit against the league. Stephen A. Smith shares a text he received from a legal expert about the NFL's potential strategy in the case. Tom Brady then shares his top five quarterbacks in the NFL, with Patrick Mahomes at number one. He includes Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow in his list. The hosts discuss whether Aaron Rodgers should be included in the top five. The hosts then move on to discuss the upcoming college football season, highlighting key storylines and predictions. Paul Finebaum shares his top three storylines, including the potential for Coach Prime to succeed at Colorado, the pressure on Ryan Day at Ohio State, and the decline of Alabama's dynasty. The hosts then discuss the most polarizing quarterback in the NFL, with Stephen A. Smith arguing that Aaron Rodgers is the most polarizing due to his off-field controversies and recent injuries. Michael Irvin agrees, highlighting the high variance outcome that Rodgers's season could have. The hosts then discuss Anthony Edwards's comments about the skill level of basketball players in different generations. Stephen A. Smith argues that Edwards's comments are out of bounds, highlighting the many skilled players from previous generations. Finally, the hosts discuss the most fascinating week one college football games, with Stephen A. Smith highlighting the Cleveland Browns' game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the most intriguing matchup. The hosts also discuss the Ravens' game against the Chiefs, highlighting the rivalry between Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes.
Outlines
NFL Discussion and Tom Brady's Top Quarterbacks
The episode begins with a discussion about the NFL, specifically regarding Brian Flores's lawsuit against the league. Stephen A. Smith shares a text he received from a legal expert about the NFL's potential strategy in the case. Tom Brady then shares his top five quarterbacks in the NFL, with Patrick Mahomes at number one. He includes Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow in his list. The hosts discuss whether Aaron Rodgers should be included in the top five.
College Football Season Preview
The hosts discuss the upcoming college football season, highlighting key storylines and predictions. Paul Finebaum shares his top three storylines, including the potential for Coach Prime to succeed at Colorado, the pressure on Ryan Day at Ohio State, and the decline of Alabama's dynasty.
Polarizing Quarterbacks and Anthony Edwards's Comments
The hosts discuss the most polarizing quarterback in the NFL, with Stephen A. Smith arguing that Aaron Rodgers is the most polarizing due to his off-field controversies and recent injuries. Michael Irvin agrees, highlighting the high variance outcome that Rodgers's season could have. The hosts then discuss Anthony Edwards's comments about the skill level of basketball players in different generations. Stephen A. Smith argues that Edwards's comments are out of bounds, highlighting the many skilled players from previous generations.
Week One College Football Games
The hosts discuss the most fascinating week one college football games, with Stephen A. Smith highlighting the Cleveland Browns' game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the most intriguing matchup. The hosts also discuss the Ravens' game against the Chiefs, highlighting the rivalry between Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes.
Keywords
Coach Prime
Deion Sanders, nicknamed \"Coach Prime,\" is the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team. He is known for his flamboyant personality and his ability to attract attention.
High Variance Outcome
A high variance outcome is an event with a wide range of possible results, making it difficult to predict the outcome. In the context of sports, it refers to a player or team whose performance can fluctuate significantly from game to game.
Polarizing Figure
A polarizing figure is a person who evokes strong, often opposing, reactions from others. They are often controversial and divisive, with some people strongly supporting them and others strongly opposing them.
Goat
\"GOAT\" is an acronym for \"Greatest Of All Time.\" It is used to refer to the best player in a particular sport or field.
NFL
The National Football League (NFL) is the highest professional American football league in the United States and Canada.
College Football
College football is a popular sport in the United States, with many universities competing for national championships.
Quarterback
The quarterback is the leader of the offense in American football. They are responsible for calling plays, throwing the ball, and running the offense.
Brian Flores
Brian Flores is a former NFL head coach who filed a lawsuit against the league alleging racial discrimination in hiring practices.
Q&A
What are some of the key storylines heading into the college football season?
Some key storylines include the potential for Coach Prime to succeed at Colorado, the pressure on Ryan Day at Ohio State, and the decline of Alabama's dynasty.
Who is the most polarizing quarterback in the NFL?
The hosts debate whether Aaron Rodgers or Lamar Jackson is the most polarizing quarterback in the NFL. Stephen A. Smith argues that Rodgers is more polarizing due to his off-field controversies and recent injuries, while Michael Irvin believes that Jackson is more polarizing because of the way he is criticized despite his success.
What is the most fascinating week one college football game?
Stephen A. Smith believes that the Cleveland Browns' game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is the most intriguing matchup, highlighting the rivalry between Tom Brady and the Browns.
What is the significance of the 12-team playoff in college football?
The 12-team playoff expands the field of teams that can compete for the national championship, giving more teams a chance to compete for the title. It also creates more opportunities for upsets and unexpected outcomes.
Show Notes
Stephen A. Smith, Kimberley A. Martin and Mike Tannenbaum debate whether or not Aaron Rodgers is a top five NFL quarterback right now. College football expert Paul Finebaum also joins the show to share his biggest storylines ahead of the first season with a 12-team playoff format. The crew also weighs in on the most polarizing quarterbacks in the NFL right now. Stephen A. also reacts to Anthony Edwards' comments saying past generations of the NBA didn't have as much skill as today. Lastly, the crew shares their most fascinating NFL Week 1 matchups.
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