The Stephen A. Smith Show

The crew discussed Louis Riddick talking about the frustration that John Mara must be feeling about the Giants. Could Daniel Jones get the Sam Darnold treatment? Former NFL C/NFL Network’s Shaun O’Hara chimes in on what happens if the Giants don’t make the playoffs, Also, Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian joins the show. Plus, Breaking News: Jameis Winston will be the Saints starter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Football Analyst Sam Acho weighs in on how vaccine conversations have been going in the off-season, and what to expect during the year. Plus, Acho sticks around to play Take Your Pick on which QB’s will have more wins. Also, ESPN NFL Analyst Rob Ninkovich joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conspiracy Alan thinks that the Patriots were playing their music loud on purpose for Mac Jones. Plus, the crew weighs in on the Titans having nine players/coaches who has tested positive for COVID, as well as Deion Sanders saying the NFC East will be “garbage.” Also, ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano plays Hot News or Not News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Newton is set to return to practice today and we wonder who will get the first team reps. Sam doesn't believe it's possible to lose your job for missing a few practices. Also, the 2002 NFL MVP Rich Gannon joins the show to give us his thoughts on what these young rookie QBs are going thru and the guys discuss the situation in Buffalo and the fines for failure to wear a mask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trevor Lawrence has been named the starter. Zach Wilson is going to be the starter but Alan Hahn feels like he's being set up. The praise around Zach Wilson and the Aaron Rodgers comparisons are making him feel uneasy. Plus, the guys welcome in ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky and ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dak Prescott throws in 7-on-7s and now Alan, Bart and Sam wonder what will happen with his health in the future. What is more concerning the shoulder or ankle injury for Dak? .Also, Mark Schlereth of 104.3 The Fan joins the show to tell us why Teddy Bridgewater finally won the starting job in Denver and ESPN Patriots reporter Mike Reiss discussed what is going on in New England, as Mac Jones shined bright in practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Hahn, Bart Scott and Sam Acho react to the 16-inning baseball game between the Padres and Dodgers and ask if Mac Jones turning into the starter for New England. Plus, ESPN Jags Reporter Mike DiRocco joins the show to discuss the most obvious news ever that Trevor Lawrence is named the starter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jerry Jones had some explanation on what he thinks should happen with the vaccine and the NFL. The guys weigh in on Jones thinking everyone should get it for the benefit of the next man. ESPN College Football Senior Writer Heather Dinich joins to give us some insight on the alliance and what it means for the new landscape of the NCAA and Nerlens Noel is suing Rich Paul for close to 60 million for money lost saying that he did not represent him correctly.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach Wilson is turning into the darling of the preseason. NFL Twitter is having a field day, but could he turn into a “face” of something? Also, ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney joins to discuss what the MLB should do with replay and what to make of the Yankees' win streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew Jerry Jones came out with some big statements about the vaccine. ESPN football analyst Robert Griffin III joins the show to give some insight on Lamar Jackson and if anyone will figure him out. BREAKING: The Patriots trade Sony Michel to the Rams, a running back needy team. ESPN NFL analyst Jeff Saturday discusses the move and more. Plus, Serena Williams is withdrawing from the U.S. Open. We are now waiting for that next win and Bart is a little worried we might see her never win that next one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Hahn shares why he was amazed at the Hard Knocks intro and his conspiracy theory on what is going on with Cam Newton. Also, Florida State Head Coach Mike Norvell joins the show to give his thoughts on the news of an alliance forming between the Big 10, Pac 12, and ACC, and ESPN NFL Analyst Sam Acho aids in our conversation of the Bears and the flip flopping we are hearing coming out of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the decision made in New Orleans in regards to their QB situation? Keyshawn feels like the beginning of the game showed a lot. Also, ESPN 98.7 New York Chris Canty joins the show to give his two cents on what he saw from the Saints and former Washington LB joins to defend the team as Key is skeptical about Ryan Fitzpatrick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The “Alliance” is set to be announced around 2pm today with a mission to improve football within the NCAA. Tony Boselli joins the show to share some Keyshawn stories and discuss what he saw from the preseason game between New Orleans and Jacksonville. BREAKING NEWS: Justin Fields will start in the final preseason game and Andy Dalton will be named the Week 1 starter…..for now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Hahn isn't feeling coaches this morning because they say one thing and do another. Matt Nagy is a guy who is on Hahn’s list. Today is Kobe Bryant Day (RIP MAMBA) as we play a Keyshawn and Kobe commercial and ESPN NFL reporter Jeff Darlington, ESPN NFL Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jameis Winston came out and showed out in a big way on Monday Night Football. Alan and Keyshawn think he all but put to bed the QB battle discussion between him and Taysom Hill. Plus, ESPN NFL Patriots Reporter Mike Reiss joins the show to give us a breakdown on what happened between New England and Newton and a coronavirus test. The misunderstanding is just that, but what does that mean for Mac Jones in the immediate future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a Monday Night Football game, which naturally leads Alan and Keyshawn to wonder who will be the starter for a team like the Saints. Plus, Monday Night Football analyst Brian Griese joins the show to discuss the rookie QBs and their unique situations around if they will start or not. Also, we end the show with Caller Roulette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which rookie QB should be their team's starter Week 1? Keyshawn and Alan discuss, as well as Chandler Jones not being happy with the Cardinals and what it would take for the Jets to make a deal to happen. Plus, ESPN NFL analyst Kimberley A. Martin plays 'Hot News or Not News.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mitchell Trubisky shined against his former team. Alan and Key weigh in on how backup QBs are becoming more important than ever now with an added game. Also, The Paul Finebaum Show host Paul Finebaum jumps on with us to discuss the landscape of the NCAA and the potential of the power 5 shifting even more, and Jim Miller, Former Bears QB joins the show to give us his insight on Justin Fields and what is going on in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn hinted over the weekend that he would let us know what rookies are closer to starting. He gives us a rundown of what rookies shined and which ones didn’t help their case to start as a rookie. Key also wonders why people aren't buying that Cam Newton is the starter for the Patriots and why are all these coaches so hesitant on naming their starters, especially with the young QBs. Plus, ESPN Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum joins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Key paints a pretty bleak picture of the Philadelphia Eagles and it makes Producer Pat sad. Plus, ESPN NFL Insider Chris Mortensen joins the guys to rip Keyshawn for saying Matthew Stafford & Derek Carr are basically the same QB and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices