The Stephen A. Smith Show

Words we never thought we’d say: Indiana Football are National Champions! Evan and Michelle discuss how Curt Cignetti made this happen and when the last time we saw a title this improbable in American sports. What do we make of the Titans hiring Robert Saleh and the Dolphins hiring Jeff Hafley? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle debate how the Patriots were able to rebuild in such a short amount of time while other teams can't even win a single playoff game. Which QB-HC combo would you take over Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel? Sean McDonough joins the show to preview the National Championship and we react to the BREAKING NEWS that the Bills have moved on from their coach after another heartbreaking playoff exit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan is emphatic that the Bills need to have more urgency in the offseason than they’ve had in the past and Nuno thinks we are making excuses for Josh Allen. The Rams have a clear path to another title and the Bears might have been aggressive at the wrong times yesterday? Which coaching move over the weekend was the most significant? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty has three big stories from the weekend he recaps for us in Upon Further Review, including the toils of CJ Stroud. Damien Woody joins to tell us about the Patriots expedited rebuild and what he would have done if he were DeMeco Ryans yesterday. Is the National Championship a foregone conclusion? I'm Over It: Pat doesn't want to hear the excuses from Bills fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle discuss another incredible NFL playoff weekend, starting with a heartbreaker for the Bears in OT against the Rams and how quickly Chicago can get back to this moment. How did the Patriots rebuild this quickly? The Bills had another stunning exit and this one has many fingers pointed at Josh Allen. Is the 49ers window slammed shut? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan’s alarm keeps going off when he’s out of the room. Is Matt LaFleur potentially on the trade block? Evan tries to coax hot takes out of Canty (it backfires) and we play Can He or Canty to preview each Divisional Round game. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Brian Windhorst producing on air! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat defends his opinion that stretching at the gym is lame. Evan makes the point that Matt LaFleur might be the worst coach in his own division. Is the Texans defense ferocious enough to overcome CJ Stroud's struggles? We get another update on John Harbaugh's negotiations and wonder if any narratives will be changed this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle previews the four Divisional Round games this weekend with probing questions for the guys. Peter Schrager joins the show to help make sense of two undone contracts: Matt LaFleur and John Harbaugh. Will Sam Darnold once again see ghosts this weekend? I'm Over It: Dodgers are going to cause an MLB lockout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle are still holding their breath for official word that John Harbaugh has signed a contract with the Giants. We get a baby update from Canty a little over a week in and review the crew's NFL bold predictions from September. Does Josh Allen need to wear the Superman cape again this weekend against the Broncos? Harry Douglas joins the show to tell us how the cold weather will impact Rams-Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin discuss how the Giants pulled off this hire with Jordan Raanan. Meanwhile, Nuno is losing his cool on the people questioning John Harbaugh. UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Pat got a date offer on X! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin welcome Heath Miller to the show to shed light on what it's like in Pittsburgh when a coaching change is made. We spend the rest of the hour trying to unveil Nuno's true feelings and expectations for his new head coach, John Harbaugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin figure out what the best head coach opening is, bracket style! The crew respects Dante Moore's decision to return to college. Dan Orlovsky joins the show to fix the Eagles offense and weigh in on what John Harbaugh needs to accomplish in Baltimore. I'm Over It: Pat thinks public decency is gone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin are all aboard the coaching carousel as it makes its first stop: John Harbaugh is expected to finalize a deal with the Giants! What does success look like in his first few seasons in New York? Matt LaFleur might not be the only coach that Ben Johnson has beef with, and we could see that come to a head this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin wonder if it's more likely the Steelers do better or worse than Mike Tomlin in the aftermath of his departure. Who Said It brings a whole lot of infighting, not even from Vegas East! Mel Kiper Jr. joins to talk about how many 1st round QBs are now on the table as well as Jalen Hurts' development. UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Steve Bisciotti pulls no punches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin debate if asking a pretty girl out is like asking a top candidate to be your head coach. Which teams have the unbridled confidence to get whoever they want in this cycle? Charlie Batch joins the show to provide insight on what's next for both Tomlin and the Steelers after the break up. How will Jalen Hurts respond to yet another OC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan cautions Steelers fans to be careful what they wish for in calling for Mike Tomlin's job. Does his stepping down mean Aaron Rodgers is done in the NFL? Is the coaching carousel done spinning? Jeff Saturday and Domonique Foxworth join the show to weigh in on what the next option is in Pittsburgh. I'm Over It: Pat can't believe Giannis booed his own fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin react to the somewhat stunning news of Mike Tomlin stepping down as Pittsburgh coach after 19 seasons. What is next for both parties? Evan unleashes another edition of the Hot Mess Rankings and ends up disagreeing with his own list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle welcome Terron Armstead to the show to discuss another playoff collapse for Mike Tomlin as well as the opening coaching job for his former team, the Dolphins. Canty ranks the people left in the playoffs that most need to win Super Bowl 60. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: JJ Redick hates his team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle welcome Adam Schefter to the show to tell us who is in charge of Mike Tomlin's future, if Matt LaFleur will get what he wants, and if the coaching carousel is done spinning. Canty wonders when enough is enough for the Steelers and if there is any path to them getting a competent QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Michelle discuss both Aaron Rodgers' current and former coach being in the crosshairs. Has a lack of QB provided cover for Mike Tomlin? Dan Graziano joins the show to help us discern where the Steelers go next and why the Falcons social media team may have made a mistake yesterday. I'm Over It: LeBron James is honoring himself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices