First Take

First Take resumes with the Drake Maye dilemma. He racked up the 3rd worst QBR in a playoff run ever (min. 3 starts). The dichotomy of him finishing second in MVP but leaving a terrible taste in our mouths with a mediocre playoffs has Jeff and Stephen A. befuddled! (0:00) Then, the NBA MVP is a prestigious award that should only be bestowed upon players who win games, AND put up big stats. Windy joins to make the case for SGA while Chiney picks Cade! (15:10) Next, Mad Dog is mad about Mike Vrabel's coaching and tanking in the NBA. (33:30)

Trivia: Which two QBs finished with a worse QBR than Drake Maye in a single playoff run (Min. 3 playoff starts).
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First Take begins with Mad Dog, Chiney and Stephen A. in awe of Victor Wembanyama. Mad Dog compares him to a superstar from 50 years ago, and Stephen A. thinks the NBA is in trouble with all of these player absences. (0:00) Then, what's more likely: Seahawks win one Super Bowl, or start a dynastic run similar to the late 90's Yankees? (19:00) Next, the Knicks are too inconsistent, Pistons don't have enough scoring, Celtics are missing their superstar, Cavs employ James Harden, you don't trust the Raptors. Who is the team to beat in the East?? (40:10)
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First Take resumes with next year's out of nowhere NFL team. The Seahawks were 60-1 to win it all at the start of the season, and ended up in Disneyland with fresh rings! Could the Cowboys be next year's Seahawks? (0:00) Then, Jayson Tatum was assigned to the Maine Celtics, pointing to a potential return to play soon! If Tatum comes back, are the Celtics favorites in the east over the bully-ball Pistons and high-flying Knicks? (16:00) Next, Chris Canty gives us his Top 5 NFC QBs. (26:00)
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First Take begins with The Buzz City Brawl! Punches thrown, four ejections, and incoming suspensions. Perk, M&M and Stephen A. break down everything from the craziest NBA fight in years! (0:00) Then, after a depressing loss to the Thunder with no Luka, LeBron called out his team's effort and roster building. "That's a championship team, we're not." Are the Lakers more of a dark horse contender, or fraudulent first round exit? (24:30) Next, after Drake Maye led his team to the Super Bowl in just his second year, are we ready to say the AFC runs through New England (again)? (41:20)
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First Take resumes from Disneyland, and we're stock trading! Did Darnold or Maye raise their price this year, and should you sell high on either? (0:00) Then, we're already looking ahead to next season! The Patriots schedule drastically ramps up as they'll have to face numerous playoff teams. Do you expect them to reign supreme in the AFC again? (14:00). Next, a major argument on Sam Darnold's QB tier. Do you have him above Dak? (25:00)
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