The Stephen A. Smith Show

Week 3 is underway and Sam Darnold thanks the Panthers for welcoming him in with open arms after leaving the Jets. Then, Desmond Howard joins to discuss who needs to win against Notre Dame vs Wisconsin and he previews the biggest games to watch out for this weekend, with the biggest surprise in Oklahoma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OBJ is still finding his stride with the Browns, but Keyshawn says that OBJ is going to be fine, he just wears his emotions on his shoulders because he wants to win. Rob Ninkovich joins the show to talk about how important week 3 is for the Patriots, his reaction to the Alex Guerrero statement about how Brady was treated by Belichick and if there could have been any other issues in the locker room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Guerrero said that Bill Belichick “never evolved’ when he dealt with Brady, Keyshawn thinks that it’s hard to believe that Belichick didn’t evolve at all and Jay expands on the conversation explaining the tension and the rift that Guerrero & Belichick had between each other. Then, Dan Graziano joins the show for another edition of Hot News or NOT News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Sports Betting Analyst Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to talk about the weekend of gambling that is ahead of us. Bart Scott stops by to break down some of the biggest storylines of NFL Week 3. How concerned should Jets fans be about Zach Wilson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buccaneers Head Coach Bruce Arians joins the show to discuss how long Tom Brady will continue to play, whether Gronk actually watches film, Super Bowl hangovers, and why he doesn't like the new taunting rule. Plus, MLB Network analyst & former MLB player Cliff Floyd stops by to break down where we are with this baseball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which QB's are already on the panic meter after only 2 week? The guys also continue to discuss the Bears QB situation. Jeff Darlington stops by to play Hot News or Not News. Plus, Doc Rivers joined the show yesterday, and the guys continue to react to his comments on Ben Simmons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should the Bears still with Justin Fields even if Andy Dalton is healthy? Aaron Rodgers criticized the media for not knowing what he deals with behind the scenes. Was it fair, and who was he talking about? Plus, the guys get you ready for Thursday Night Football, and play Take Your Pick for some of this weekends' matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sixers head coach Doc Rivers joins the guys to discuss the latest with the Ben Simmons situation, if he can still win a title with Ben, and what it would take to get him back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon joins the show to talk about which rookie QB's impressed him most so far this season. If we re-drafted the NFL draft where would Mac Jones land? Mike Reiss joins to answer than and more. Plus, what's next for Ben Simmons? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which QB (not named Patrick Mahomes) would you build your franchise around right now? Kimberley A. Martin joins the show to play Hot News or Not News. Plus, Key explains whether or not Deion Sanders would fit with USC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn explains why Aaron Rodgers needs to stop being sensitive to media narratives. What is going to happen with Ben Simmons and the Sixers? Jay explains what the fallout could be. Domonique Foxworth joins the guys to talk about why Big Ben is done, and play Real or Not Real on which 2-0 teams will make the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 What 0-2 teams still have a chance to make the playoffs? Max still thinks the Giants could get there. Callers weigh in on which winless teams could get into the postseason. Also, The Paul Finebaum Show’s Paul Finebaum joins the guys to talk about why Alabama’s close win over Florida showed everyone that the Crimson Tide are beatable, if Georgia has enough offense to hang with Alabama and more. Plus, J-Will reacts to JJ Reddick retiring and Key shares his new book “The Forgotten First,”  which drops today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum joins the guys for the hour to talk about Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' performance against the Lions. Jay still wants to see how they look against the 49ers before he’s all in on the ‘they’re back!’ train. Mike says the offense will be fine and Green Bay will win the NFC North, but he’s concerned about their defense. Also, Mike shares why he would bring in Nick Foles if he were the Colts GM and Carson Wentz was going to miss some significant time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Injury Expert & Fantasy Focus Football Podcast Host Stephania Bell joins the guys to talk about Carson Wentz and his two sprained ankles, Tua’s rib injury and the timetable for his return, and what is going on in Cleveland with Jarvis Landry, OBJ, & Baker Mayfield’s injuries. Plus, ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano joins the guys for a little Hot News or Not News including Zach Wilson throwing four picks against the Pats and Mac Jones picking up his first NFL win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone was worried about Aaron Rodgers and the Packers for nothing. Rodgers is fine… the Packers are fine. Also, Key doesn’t understand why we’re making a big deal about the Cowboys’ clock management after a game that they won and Jay wants Mike McCarthy to stop making excuses. Max says he just can’t trust McCarthy, who Jerry wanted because he’s a name that won’t push back. Plus, Kap & J-Hood Host David Kaplan to talk about how poorly Matt Nagy answered questions about who would be his starting QB going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monday Night Football analyst Louis Riddick joins the show to talk about the Ravens win over the Chiefs and preview the Packers-Lions game. He also shares his thoughts on the expectations for the Packers and if Dan Campbell can change the culture in Detroit. Also, Shae, Keyshawn and Jay react to Sam Darnold's comments after the Panthers win over the Saints, they react Kyler Murray’s comments after the Cardinals win and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shae, Keyshawn and Jay share their thoughts on the performance Zach Wilson had yesterday against the Patriots and welcome in ESPN football analyst Sam Acho to talk about Wilson, the Ravens' win, and the Bears QB situation and how far Matthew Stafford can take the Rams. Also, ESPN NFL Analyst/Co-Host of Organized Chaos podcast- Rex Ryan joins the show to shed light on how to defend Lamar Jackson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shae, Keyshawn and Jay continue to talk about the performance of Lamar Jackson on Sunday Night Football and weigh in on the Cowboys' win over the Chargers. Plus, ESPN football analyst Dan Orlovsky joins the show to talk about the Ravens win over the Chiefs, Carson Wentz getting hurt again and Zach Wilson throwing 4 picks against the Jets.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shae, Keyshawn and Jay open the show talking about the Ravens' huge win over the Chiefs and how impressive Lamar Jackson’s performance was. They also discuss Carson Wentz getting hurt and how his injuries continue to keep him off the field, as well as react to Frank Reich's comments about the injury and Tua being injured as well. Plus, how good is Derek Carr and what should the Bears should do at QB? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn, Jay and Max share their thoughts on Kenny Golladay and Daniel Jones going at it on the sidelines and Co-Host of Canty and Golic Jr. Chris Canty also weighed in on the Giants' loss to Washington. Plus, the crew wonders if the Packers are going to bounce back this week on Monday Night Football against the Lions and if Josh Allen can do the same against the Dolphins.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices