The Stephen A. Smith Show

The guys react to Jermichael Finley’s comments earlier on Aaron Rodgers. Jay thinks that it’s easily a championship or bust season for the Packers. Also, ESPN CFB Senior Writer Heather Dinich shares who she has as the best team in the country, what could happen with OSU and how many teams the SEC can get in to the CFP. Plus, should Eric Bieniemy be interested in the USC job? And, Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Key breaks down what happened that lead to Clay Helton being fired by USC and Jay and Max join the discussion on the level of concern the Giants should have about Week 2? Plus, ESPN Baseball Insider Buster Olney sheds light on the Dodgers, Max Scherzer and the MVP race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Packers TE Jermichael Finley joins the show and shares why the Packers got crushed in Week 1, how concerning that loss is, why Aaron Rodgers never takes blame for anything, and his lack of work ethic. Also, ESPN NFL Reporter Kimberley A. Martin reacts to Jermichael Finley, and plays Hot News or Not News. Plus, what’s it going to take for Matt Nagy to start Justin Fields? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams and Max Kellerman discuss which 0-1 team should we be most concerned about, which Week 1 performance was most likely to reality: Jalen Hurts or Carson Wentz, and what the expectations are for the Packers moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Key was getting smashed on Twitter about his Derek Carr take from a few weeks ago early in the Monday Night Football game, but Carr brought the Raiders back from what looked like would be a loss, to an OT win. Plus, Key says USC alums are ecstatic that they’ve moved on from Clay Helton as coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Key, Jay and Max chat with ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum about why it might be a mistake that Ron Rivera and the WFT isn’t interested in Cam Newton. Plus, 49ers Tight End George Kittle joins the show to talk about San Francisco's win over the Lions, the 49ers QB rotation, what kind of progression he’s seen out of Trey Lance this year and how good the NFC West is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys ask why was Mike Vrabel’s tone about Julio Jones so sharp. Jay thinks there’s something festering in Tennessee. Also,The Paul Finebaum Show’s Paul Finebaum weighs in on USC firing Clay Helton, who the next head coach for the Trojans could be, if Lane Kiffin should be considered for USC’s head coach vacancy, why it’s so important for USC to get it right this time, and what is wrong with Ohio State. Plus, ESPN NFL Analyst Jeff Saturday joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max is still trying to figure out how to watch sports and wake up at three in the morning for the show. Also, the second half of the Raiders/Ravens game was wild. Usually games like last night go against the Raiders, but Derek Carr brought them back for an improbable win. Plus, Key weighs in on USC's firing of their head coach and ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano joins the show to play a little Hot News or Not News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys share thoughts on Matthew Stafford and ask if he is an upgrade over Jared Goff. They also talk about how strong the NFC West is and the potential of all four teams making the playoffs. Plus, the crew has more overreactions on Daniel Jones, the Texans, and Patrick Mahomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn, Jay and Max weigh in on Sam Darnold beating his old team and Zach Wilson's performance. Then, they continue to talk about the Browns and Chiefs, the issues with Daniel Jones and the Giants, and more. Also, ESPN NFL analyst Rex Ryan joins the show to talk about Wilson’s debut, the Packers getting crushed by the Saints, the Steelers' upset over the Bills and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn, Jay and Max give their Week 1 overreactions and encourages callers to give theirs as well. Plus, Keyshawn shares his "Key Observations" and welcome ESPN NFL analyst Ryan Clark to the show to discuss the Saints' win and more. Plus, should Washington consider signing Cam Newton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Keyshawn, Jay and Max open the show talking about the Rams beating the Bears, Stafford throwing for three touchdowns and over 300 yards and what the Bears should do at QB. They also discuss the Saints' victory over the Packers and recap other NFL Week 1 matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn says that Tom Brady, despite his age, is absolutely amazing in his talent and questions why Bill Belichick would not want to keep that talent. Plus, ESPN NFL Reporter Ed Werder joins the show to talk about the Bucs performance last night, the Cowboys' inability to defend against Brady and how concerned Dallas should be about Dak Prescott's shoulder injury.  Also, ASU head coach Herm Edwards joins the show to discuss his time as the HC of the Jets when 9/11 occurred, how it impacted his career and the expectations of his ASU team this year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn, JWill and Max weigh in on the Giants and what they expect to see from Daniel Jones when they face off against the Broncos. Plus, ESPN CFB Analyst Desmond Howard joins the show to discuss the games happening this weekend, what he expects from Ohio State when they go against Oregon and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Keyshawn shares his struggles during the commercial break, the guys recap Thursday's NFL kickoff and take calls from listeners on if they believe the refs missed an offensive pass interference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Key, Jay and Max share their thoughts on the NFL opening matchup, their concern about Dak Prescott and how they felt when the Bucs got the ball on the final . The guys discuss which games they are most excited to watch this weekend, Key is looking forward to watching the Ravens play, while Jay chooses the Steelers. Also, ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano joins the show to give the Hot News or Not News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do the Cowboys or Browns have the most to gain with a win in Week 1? Callers weigh in with that they think. Also, ESPN Daily Wager Host Joe Fortenbaugh joins the guys to go through some prop best and play our new game House Money. Plus, 2x Super Bowl Winner Eli Manning joins the guys to talk about what he expects out of Daniel Jones this season, if he would play Saquon Barkley in Week 1 and what it’ll be like broadcasting the Monday Night Football game with his brother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn, Jay and Max make their early picks for NFL awards and welcome Super Bowl XXXVII Champion Ronde Barber to the show. Also, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins the show to talk about Dak Prescott's health heading into tonight's game, the Texans' handling of Deshaun Watson and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn says the Cowboys fanbase will go CRAZY if they beat the defending champs tonight. Jay thinks the Browns have the most to gain by showing everyone that they’re on the same level with the Chiefs, which prompts the guys talk about the differences in situations between Baker Mayfield and Patrick Mahomes. Plus, Pro Football Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks joins the show to talk about the expectations for the Bucs coming off their Super Bowl win last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL season starts TONIGHT. The guys weigh in on what they are looking forward to seeing most. Jay says he’s going to make sure he appreciates Tom Brady while he’s still playing, Key wants to see how the Bucs’ defense looks and Max is going to be looking to see how Zeke Elliott performs after an abysmal 2020 season. Plus, ESPN Cowboys Reporter Todd Archer & ESPN Buccaneers Reporter Jenna Laine check in ahead of the teams' matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices