The Stephen A. Smith Show

ESPN NFL analyst Marcus Spears joins Shae and Jordan to jump in on the conversation of the Giants and Saquon Barkley. He also gives some thoughts on the rest of the NFC East and who could come out on top. Plus, Bears head coach Matt Nagy joins the show to explain just what a QB competition consist of in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shae and Jordan continue their dispute on if Jimmy Garoppolo is THE guy for San Fran and how big the competition in Chicago is between Justin Fields and Andy Dalton. Also, ESPN football analyst Greg McElroy gives some insight on the changing landscape of college football athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shae and Jordan Cornette discuss Simone Biles withdrawing from individual all-around gymnastics competition at the Olympics to focus on mental health. The world was shocked but seems to be understanding of why. Also, ESPN Patriots reporter Mike Reiss jumps on to discuss just how clean of a slate the New England's quarterback room is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Demovsky says that Aaron Rodgers will “absolutely” have to make up with some of his teammates, which surprised Jordan. Shae and Jordan further discuss. Also, Host of The Paul Finebaum Show Paul Finebaum joins to speak on conference realignment, who benefits most from this, what’s next for the Big 12, and if Notre Dame will join a conference.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers & the Packers might be coming back together after making some concessions, but what does this mean for Packers fans? Shae and Jordan discuss. Plus, former MLB Player Will Middlebrooks weighs in on why the Yankees can’t be sellers at the trade deadline. Also, ESPN Packers Reporter Rob Demovsky on the concessions Rodgers had to make, why there will “absolutely” be teammates that need to make up with him and what the relationship is like with LaFleur vs. Murphy/Gutekunst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which teams are standing in the way of the Packers winning a Super Bowl? Shae explains why it’s not the Bears. Jordan thinks it’s the Rams. Both agree that obviously the Bucs are a big threat. Plus, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter brings insight on the latest with Aaron Rodgers, what it’ll take to get him back to camp, and the latest with Deshaun Watson. Also, what will conference realignment mean for college sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shae and Jordan weigh in on Aaron Rodgers and the Packers and discusses who's coming out the winner: the QB or the org? ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum comes aboard to share what else we might expect to see from this deal between Rodgers & the Packers, why the front office had to sell Rodgers on legacy, and how the Deshaun Watson situation should be handled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Packers training camp begins tomorrow and Shae and Jordan discuss why all eyes will be on the team and Aaron Rodgers. Also, The Madden 22 stats are being revealed and they are releasing the Top 10 WR ratings for the position. Plus, Heather Dinich, College Football Senior Writer, joins the show to shed some light on what could happen with the Big 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shae and Jordan share their thoughts on Deshaun Watson, who has reported to camp amid problems and requests of trades. Plus, ESPN Cleveland's Emmett Golden joins the show to discuss the comments of Odell Beckham and if the Browns can find a way to the Super Bowl. Also, ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst discusses what on EARTH is going on with Team USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordan has a deep love for the Bengals. Mike Daniels compared his beloved Joe Burrow to Aaron Rodgers and it has Jordan hyped. Also, ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano joins the show to share some kind of an update on Aaron Rodgers. Plus, the crew plays "Hot News or Not News" and weigh in on the fall of the Big 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shae and Jordan Cornette fill in for the crew and discuss if Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams, both posting the same picture from The Last Dance on Instagram, have a subliminal message. The two also discuss Deshaun Watson, Team USA dropping it's opening game against France, and welcome in ESPN Buccaneers reporter Jenna Laine discuss Tampa Bay reporting to camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bart and Jason talk about the importance of training camp and the difference that teams are going to take advantage of this season that they weren't able to have last year due to the pandemic. ESPN's Daily Wager host Joe Fortenbaugh joins to discuss how the new NFL policy on covid will affect betting in Vegas. BREAKING NEWS: The Cleveland Indians officially change their name to the Guardians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum joins to discuss what concerns he has about the policy which will punish teams and players if teams need to forfeit games because of covid complications due to unvaccinated players. Also, ESPN CFB Playoff Senior Writer Heather Dinich joins to talk about the announcement of Texas and Oklahoma possibly moving to the SEC from the Big 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NFL Senior Reporter Jeremy Fowler joins to talk about the NFL policy where teams will have to forfeit games and game checks if there are any disruptions due to COVID-19 from vaccinated players. Bart and Jason discuss the pressures that the NFL policy is going to put on teams and how it can negatively impact lock rooms throughout the league before welcoming ESPN NFL Analyst Ryan Clark to the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Fitz & Bart Scott discuss the memo that the NFL sent out about teams having to forfeit games if there are any Covid outbreaks due to unvaccinated players. Bart talks about the issues that can come up in the locker room if games are forfeited and players end up losing their game checks. Also, ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst joins the show from Japan on the ground at the Tokyo Olympics to share how the USA basketball team is doing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Brady rips the teams that passed up signing him last offseason. Jason and Scott love the HOF quarterback showing some personality. Plus, they continue to take calls on “What players your excited to see going into this year’s training camp” ESPN Cowboys Reporter Todd Archer sits down with the guys to give them the latest on the Cowboys with training camp starting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steelers and Cowboys Training camps are starting up. Jason and Bart take calls on what people are looking forward to in training camp. Also, ESPN Steelers reporter Brooke Pryor joins the show to give us the latest from Pittsburgh. Plus, ESPN NFL analyst Tim Hasselbeck shares the latest on the Aaron Rodgers situation in Green Bay and what his expectations are from Big Ben this year coming off elbow surgery.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 49ers making Fred Warner the highest paid linebacker in the NFL, Bart and Jason look at the other players who make the most money at their positions. Author of “Giannis; The improbable rise of an MVP” Mirin Fader visits with the guys to tell us some things you may not know about “The Greek Freak.” Plus, ESPN football analyst Booger McFarland stops by to give us the latest on CFP expansion, as well as Name Image Likeness updates.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Fitz and Bart Scott fill in the for guys and start off by talking about Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones saying he will do anything to win the Super Bowl this year. Jason and Bart look at what the realistic expectations are this season for “America’s Team”. Plus they weigh in on Giannis and Milwaukee’s window to win another championship and welcome in Paul Finebaum to talk about College Football Playoff expansion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins joins Shae & Bart to talk about the NBA season, Giannis' domination and what to expect from Chris Paul this offseason. Also, Rams' Game Analyst Kirk Morrison weighs in on the big loss Los Angeles suffered when they lost Cam Akers to an Achilles injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices