The Stephen A. Smith Show

Paul Finebaum, host of the Paul Finebaum Show joins the show to discuss Deion Sanders & Colorado plus preview full slate of college football this weekend. Freddie & Courtney answer burning question about the AFC, and Courtney gets surprised by one of Freddie's past experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roman Harper joins the show to discuss Colorado's win last night and whether Travis Hunter should be in the Heisman race. He also talks about the gauntlet that is the SEC this season. Freddie and Courtney speak on the Trent Williams contract holdout in San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie & Courtney discuss whether Eagles fans should be concerned with Hurt's most recent comments. Dan Graziano joins the show t discuss Aiyuk's new deal, Ja'Marr Chase's contract hold in, and more ! Pat takes shots at Courtney's paper toss fail while filling in as host for Around the Horn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie & Courtney react to Colorado narrowly avoiding the week 1 upset against North Dakota State. They also discuss Brandon Aiyuk finally agreeing to a new contract with the 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jerry Jones latest comments on Dak Prescott negotiations. Is there any reason to believe this won’t get done at this point? Chad Henne, 2x Super Bowl Champion. CFB Preview: What do Lincoln Riley and Ryan Day need to do to keep their jobs? What is the greatest one hit wonder of all time?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ja’Marr Chase did not end up practicing with the Bengals. What are they doing? How do you feel about them going into this year? BREAKING: Jerod Mayo names Jacoby Brissett as the Patriots starting QB... Which rookie QB is in the best place to succeed in the short term and long term? Rece Davis, College GameDay Host joins the show. We hear from Jerod Mayo following the announcement that Jacoby Brissett will be the Patriots QB1.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Steelers are officially going with Russell Wilson at QB. Is this the right call? What’s the realistic outlook for this team? Calls on the greatest one hit wonders of all time. Damien Woody, ESPN NFL Analyst joins the show. I’m Over It!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Douglas and Courtney Cronin are in for Evan, Canty and Michelle. The Steelers are officially going with Russell Wilson at QB. Is this the right call? What’s the realistic outlook for this team? Jerod Mayo is going to announce Thursday who his starter is. How much consideration should Drake Maye get? Is there any reason to start him year 1? How many elite teams are there in the NFL? What do Lincoln Riley and Ryan Day need to do to keep their jobs?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Orlovsky says there are 9 elite QB’s. How fair and accurate is this list? Calls on which QBs are actually “elite”. Mike Sando, The Athletic NFL Senior Writer. PLUS... How is Kirk Cousins underrated and Josh Allen overrated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Keeler joined USL yesterday and said that the biggest issue with Colorado is “fear.” How sustainable is Deion Sanders as a college football coach? How surprised would you be if he was not with Colorado after this season? Harry ranked the best teams in the NFC, and he has the Dallas Cowboys as the 6th best team. Which rookie QB is in the best place to succeed in the short term and long term? How do you feel about the position the Bears are in with Caleb Williams heading into this season? Scott Van Pelt announces the amazing success of V-Week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CeeDee Lamb is back and talked about his new deal and Dak Prescott. How do you feel about where the Cowboys are right now? Harry has the Cowboys as the 6th best NFC team. Mike Tannenbaum, ESPN NFL Front Office Insider joins the show. Josh Allen was also listed as the #1 most overrated QB according to 103 NFL players on ESPN.com. PLUS... I’m Over It!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas are in for Evan, Canty and Michelle. Pat’s apartment flooded this morning. PLUS... CeeDee Lamb is back and talked about his new deal and Dak Prescott. How do you feel about where the Cowboys are right now? Is Matt Eberflus a good coach? How do you feel about the position the Bears are in with Caleb Williams heading into this season?  Mike Sando’s QB tiers. Jalen Hurts was also listed as the #2 most overrated QB according to 103 NFL players on ESPN.com. CFB Preview: How will Texas and Oklahoma fair in Year 1 in the SEC?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Which teams should make the cut for Michelle’s NFL Bachelors? Stephen A & Shannon Sharpe went off about Deion. Where do you stand? Sean Keeler, Denver Post Columnist joins the show. PLUS... Peter and Courtney react to their interview with Sean Keeler.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Schefter, ESPN NFL Insider joins the show. Untold: Sign Stealer dropped on Netflix today. Peter & Courtney’s Power Rankings: Football teams under the most pressure. PLUS... Which duos would you like to see reunite?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter and Courtney make a bet on when Dak and the Cowboys will make a deal. They take calls on what the loser of the bet must do. Jeff Darlington, ESPN NFL Reporter joins the show. CFB Preview: What can we expect from Kalen DeBoer in his first year at Alabama? I’m Over It!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Burns and Courtney Cronin are in for Evan, Canty and Michelle. CeeDee Lamb has agreed to a four-year, $136 million deal w/ the Cowboys that makes him the second highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Does this give you more faith in the Cowboys to have things right by Week 1? What should their outlook be this season? How does the CeeDee Lamb deal affect what Brandon Aiyuk is able to get? Peter & Courtney’s Power Rankings: Football teams under the most pressure. PLUS... When will Dak and the Cowboys get a deal done?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo Fisher, 2013 National Champion joins the show. Peter and Courtney respond to Jimbo Fisher saying he’s not done coaching. Two-A-Days: 49ers. PLUS... Colorado has banned Denver Post columnist Sean Keeler from asking questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ross Dellenger, Yahoo Sports CFB Writer joins the show. Aaron Judge is on pace to hit 63 home runs this season... Where does he rank among the best athletes in sports right now? Heather Dinich, ESPN CFB Insider joins the show. PLUS... Colorado has banned Denver Post columnist Sean Keeler from asking questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should Drake Maye be the week 1 starter? What are other good QB battles? Are these battles good examples of why Jerry needs to get Dak and Cee Dee's deals done? CFB Preview: Best non-Ohio State/Georgia team in the nation? Damien Woody, ESPN NFL Analyst joins the show. PLUS... I’m Over It!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Burns and Courtney Cronin are in for Evan, Canty and Michelle. FSU falls to Georgia Tech in Ireland. Is their season already over? How do you feel about the new CFP right now? Jacoby Brissett injured vs. Washington. Should Drake Maye be the week 1 starter? Two-A-Days: Chiefs. PLUS... A group of players on the Chargers got stuck in an elevator over the weekend.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices