The Stephen A. Smith Show

Key might need a loan to keep playing House Money with Joe Fortenbaugh (who was the only person to win any of his bets last week). The guys talk about Adam Schefter saying that he's not convinced that the issues Aaron Rodgers has with the front office in Green Bay are resolved. James Hasty joins the show to talk about the lack of minority coaches in the NFL and Mike Tomlin emphatically shutting down the USC rumors. Plus, the guys react to Deion Sanders' motivational IG video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys get you ready for the Packers/Cardinals Thursday Night game and discuss what exactly is going on with James Harden early this season. Damien Woody & Adam Schefter also join the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots LB Matt Judon joins the show to talk about his season with the Patriots so far and the hit that injured Zach Wilson. Does Aaron Rodgers having the time of his life mean he'll be a Packer after this season? Plus...the Bears blew it in the preseason by not giving Justin Fields the starting QB reps...and the guys play Take Your Pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How will the Packers look tonight vs. the Cardinals without Davante Adams & Allen Lazard? Key says you always have a chance if your QB is Aaron Rodgers. Panthers are out on Deshaun Watson...but is Sam Darnold their franchise QB? If Baker is healthy enough to play, he should play. Jen Lada joins to talk about Aaron Rodgers' future in Green Bay & Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would you fire your coach to hire Mike Tomlin if he became available? We play Real or Not Real to answer that question...and callers weigh in on the subject. Hall of Famer Tom Glavine joins to talk about Charlie Morton's toughness and the Braves taking Game 1 of the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlie Morton threw 16 pitches and struck out Jose Altuve on a fractured leg...so what's the toughest thing you've seen an athlete do? Tim Legler joins and says Steph Curry is going to win the NBA MVP. Jean-Jacques Taylor joins to talk about why now is the time for Lamar Jackson to get his contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How safe should the Cowboys play it when it comes to Dak Prescott's calf injury? Paul Finebaum joins to talk about the all-knowing Jim Harbaugh and applaud Mike Tomlin's emphatic denial that he has any interest in the USC job. Kimberley A. Martin joins for some Hot News or Not News. Plus, the guys play Take The Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Braves win Game 1 of the World Series, Green Bay loses both Davante Adams & Allen Lazard to the COVID-19 list before their Thursday Night matchup with the Cardinals, and Roger Goodell says there's not enough information on Deshaun Watson to make a decision yet. Plus, Domonique Foxworth joins the show to talk about Mike Tomlin turning down USC and Tom Brady saying defensive players are dumb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn explains why he doesn't have the Cardinals at #1 in his Real Rankings, and it's mainly due to a rivalry with someone in Arizona. One added wrinkle to this weeks Packers-Cardinals matchup is Davante Adams potentially being out due to COVID-19. What impact will that have? Also, Michael Irvin said the Chiefs "dynasty" is over. Plus, ESPN NBA Analyst Tim Legler joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do the Jets figure out all of the issues they have right now? Speaking of issues, former Jets & current Panthers QB Sam Darnold was benched during their loss to the Giants. Also, ESPN NHL Analyst Mark Messier joins the guys to talk about his new book, and what he's looking forward to this NHL season. Plus, Former MLB 1B Sean Casey previews the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN (Senior?) NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum joins the guys for the hour. If you could start a franchise with one of the QB's drafted since 2018 who would it be? How likely is it that Deshaun Watson gets traded before the NFL Trade Deadline? Plus, Matt Nagy might officially be on the hot seat in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Saints picked up a clutch win over a bang up Seahawks team yesterday. Also, Michael Irvin said on First Take that the Chiefs "dynasty" is over, which the guys think is ridiculous. Plus, Key's Real Rankings, and ESPN NFL Reporter Dan Graziano plays Hot New or Not News! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jared Goff came up short against the Rams. Max thinks that Sean McVay feels bad for Goff. Also, Key wonders if Bucs OC Byron Leftwich would want to coach in college at a school like LSU or USC. Plus, Pro Football Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz stops by to talk about how good Burrow & Chase are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Jones & the Giants thrashed the Panthers, which lead to the benching of Sam Darnold. Why haven't things gone the way Carolina anticipated they would? Former Titans RB Eddie George stops by to talk about how good Tennessee looks right now. Plus, Key Observations & ESPN NFL Analyst Rex Ryan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Brady continues to set records and play at an unbelievable level. Should we be giving more credit to Byron Leftwich for the success of that offense? Plus, ESPN Football Analyst Dan Orlovsky & Former Bears CB Peanut Tillman stop by to talk about the issues with the Bears and Justin Fields right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Ja'Marr Chase the front runner to win Rookie of the Year at this point? Keyshawn is still not sold that the Bengals shouldn't have taken an offensive lineman. Also, what will the 49ers do at QB moving forward? Plus, the guys go No Huddle on the biggest stories of the NFL week, including why Key doesn't think the Cardinals will make the Super Bowl! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to get us ready for the NFL weekend and play House Money. The guys play Take Your Pick with Week 7's QB matchups. And Jaguars DE Dawuane Smoot joins to tell us the incredible story of helping his wife deliver their baby girl at home after they couldn't make it to the hospital on time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If OBJ plays tonight and finds chemistry with Case Keenum...things are going to start getting weird in Cleveland. Doris Burke joins to talk about the Knicks win over the Celtics last night & the latest on Ben Simmons & the Sixers. Bart Scott joins to play Real or Not Real and talk about the dark horse contenders in the NFL. 2x Olympic Gold Medalist & MMA fighter Claressa Shields joins to talk about her stepping into the octagon & if/when she'll step back into the boxing ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why does everyone keep moving the goalposts (and basket) on Lamar & Giannis? The TV voice of the Bucks, Lisa Byington joins the show to talk about Milwaukee embarking on their title defense and her first year as the PxP voice. Plus, Key is sick of people trying to poke holes in the Cowboys success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dodgers lose and are now down 3-1 to the Dodgers in the NLCS...and that makes Key sad. The Sixers beat the Pelicans last night without Ben Simmons and some of the things Jay has heard from Joel Embiid definitely makes him think that the Sixers will be way better off without him. Tonight's game is one of the biggest of Baker Mayfield's NFL career...and he's not even playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices