# ![@FirstTake Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::26588937.png) @FirstTake First Take

Stephen A. Smith has been making headlines with his recent comments on various sports teams. He believes the Philadelphia 76ers have the potential to have the best backcourt in the NBA, and also weighed in on the Dallas Cowboys, saying they won't make the playoffs. Additionally, Smith had strong reactions to the Miami Dolphins' performance and the Columbus Blue Jackets, and reacted to several games and trades, including the Colts trading for Sauce Gardner.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

""It solidifies him as a first ballot Hall of Famer. It puts him in the top [--] of quarterbacks that's ever played this game." @Realrclark25 on Matthew Stafford winning NFL MVP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019801875608899872)  2026-02-06T15:54Z 1.8M followers, 1.4M engagements


"No Jordan Love. No Jared Goff. No Dak Prescott. @ChrisCanty99 shares his top five QBs in the NFC. 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2021275322998546901)  2026-02-10T17:29Z 1.8M followers, 863.6K engagements


""Why are we tiptoeing around the obvious issue here and it's the underperforming Josh Allen." @CameronNewton on Josh Allen after the Bills loss to the Broncos 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2013287199312064978)  2026-01-19T16:27Z 1.8M followers, 2M engagements


""Folks didn't call out the old heads. They called out everybody. They called out All-Star Weekend." @stephenasmith shares his thoughts on Kevin Durant's comments about All-Star Weekend 🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2021977296559563198)  2026-02-12T15:58Z 1.8M followers, 59K engagements


""Who's going to tell the truth here . Nobody is giving this team hope in the NFC." 👀 @CameronNewton on the Chicago Bears"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/1987920178521207182)  2025-11-10T16:27Z 1.8M followers, 530.1K engagements


""The Miami Hurricanes are the most traditionally 'SEC football team' in all the country. . This team absolutely dominated from a physicality standpoint from an athleticism standpoint." @Realrclark25 on the Miami Hurricanes win over Ole Miss"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2009658451568295999)  2026-01-09T16:08Z 1.8M followers, 2M engagements


""Let's be real here guys. . The Seahawks are going to blow out the New England Patriots." 👀 WWE Superstar @WWERollins makes his Super Bowl prediction 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2015828443238117447)  2026-01-26T16:45Z 1.8M followers, 334.4K engagements


""All they've done all season long was find ways to win." @JasonMcCourty on if the Patriots are slept on going into the Super Bowl against the Seahawks 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2016171809876377871)  2026-01-27T15:29Z 1.8M followers, 350K engagements


""I'm snoring. . The Patriots aren't winning the Super Bowl." @stephenasmith tells @JasonMcCourty the Patriots had a nice run but the Seahawks will be champs 😯"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2016174517345792173)  2026-01-27T15:40Z 1.8M followers, 194.6K engagements


""I hope this happens for him but his resume doesn't warrant it." ✍ @stephenasmith on if the Browns should call Deion Sanders about their head coaching vacancy 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2016183146581012632)  2026-01-27T16:14Z 1.8M followers, 436K engagements


".@stephenasmith shares his top five NBA teams as the trade deadline approaches 🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2016198288064622781)  2026-01-27T17:15Z 1.8M followers, 51.8K engagements


""Nobody should want to go into that Hall of Fame if Bill Belichick ain't in as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. . It's a disgrace." @stephenasmith reacts to Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Fame selection 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2016534475866292272)  2026-01-28T15:30Z 1.8M followers, 211.8K engagements


""Todd Monken becoming the head coach if Cleveland does nothing to make me think that the Cleveland Browns are going to be a better football team." @mspears96 reacts to the Browns hiring Todd Monken as their next head coach 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2016543188081693177)  2026-01-28T16:05Z 1.8M followers, 280.9K engagements


".@stephenasmith has a message for the Hall of Fame after Bill Belichick was not named a first-ballot Hall of Fame selection"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2016550147354743105)  2026-01-28T16:33Z 1.8M followers, 135K engagements


""The love affair is over. There should be an extreme level of appreciation of the greatness that he's put on display and the fact that he delivered a championship to the franchise." 💯 @stephenasmith reacts to the Bucks listening to trade offers for Giannis 🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2016553303849554368)  2026-01-28T16:45Z 1.8M followers, 133.4K engagements


""If you get Giannis to Houston with Kevin Durant and Ime Udoka Boy it's going to be hell in hot water." @KendrickPerkins believes that the Rockets are the best fit for Giannis 🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2016901186201219525)  2026-01-29T15:48Z 1.8M followers, 264.9K engagements


"The squad 💪 @shaepeppler @WWERollins @danorlovsky7 @Realrclark25 @stephenasmith"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2016915582726160520)  2026-01-29T16:45Z 1.8M followers, 264.1K engagements


"WWE superstar @WWERollins shares his top five Royal Rumble wrestlers of all time 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2016916858801168707)  2026-01-29T16:50Z 1.8M followers, 264.8K engagements


""We're going to use this as an opportunity also to praise Jaylen Brown. The Boston Celtics right now are a three seed in the Eastern Conference." ✍ @stephenasmith on the Celtics after reports of Jayson Tatum being unsure on if he should return from his Achilles injury this season 🏀 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016920103363674424 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016920103363674424"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2016920103363674424)  2026-01-29T17:03Z 1.8M followers, 191.3K engagements


".@stephenasmith is answering YOUR questions tomorrow on the show 👀 Drop them here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2016934151580946826)  2026-01-29T17:59Z 1.8M followers, 42.6K engagements


""This is the most complete teenager we have seen since LeBron James." @WindhorstESPN weighs in on Cooper Flagg after his historic 49-point game 🔥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2017266800291979453)  2026-01-30T16:00Z 1.8M followers, 113.5K engagements


""First of all congratulations. . It's not because of anything pertaining to his ability. . The issue is not him it's the Eagles. They have fired the last two people they have plucked from nowhere to be first-year offensive coordinators." @stephenasmith reacts to the Eagles hiring Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017267069046173744 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017267069046173744"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2017267069046173744)  2026-01-30T16:02Z 1.8M followers, 406.3K engagements


""Sam Darnold gets to totally rewrite his legacy. . No matter what Drake Maye's career is off to a Cinderella story." @realrclark talks about the QB matchup in the Super Bowl 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2017280336154054712)  2026-01-30T16:54Z 1.8M followers, 98.5K engagements


""I am in a list all by myself. . I am the greatest female wrestler of all time." WWE star Becky Lynch joins First Take to talk about her legacy ahead of Royal Rumble 🏆 Stream the [----] Royal Rumble Saturday January 31st at [--] PM ET on the ESPN App"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2017283156777357657)  2026-01-30T17:05Z 1.8M followers, 52.9K engagements


"@stephenasmith .@stephenasmith tells all ✍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2017285412662772083)  2026-01-30T17:14Z 1.8M followers, 105.5K engagements


""Seattle it's amazing what they've done." @PSchrags on who had a more impressive Super Bowl run between the Patriots and Seahawks 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2018346067130011705)  2026-02-02T15:29Z 1.8M followers, 48.6K engagements


""I'm going to go with Jesse Minter and the Baltimore Ravens." @PSchrags believes Jesse Minter and the Ravens will start with immediate success 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2018355646052151587)  2026-02-02T16:07Z 1.8M followers, 86.4K engagements


".@stephenasmith reflects on the Lakers one year after the Luka-AD trade: "They're not in a good position because they're average. They're not awful and they're not great.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2018361643520909390)  2026-02-02T16:31Z 1.8M followers, 89.6K engagements


""Giannis wants to be the good guy even though he acknowledges that it's probably time to move on. If that's the case then he would wait until the summer when it could probably be the best offer in terms of him getting probably where he wants to be and the Bucks can get the most in return." @McNuttMonica on if Giannis will be traded before the trade deadline 🏀 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018369209407766679 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018369209407766679"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2018369209407766679)  2026-02-02T17:01Z 1.8M followers, 131.9K engagements


""This is not a plus. However it's not the minus that everyone thinks it could potentially be." @stephenasmith on what Paul George's suspension means for the 76ers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2018375277525565575)  2026-02-02T17:25Z 1.8M followers, 47.2K engagements


""When James Harden wants out you let him leave because he's shown you what he's going to be like when he wants to leave and you make him stay." @stephenasmith reacts to James Harden requesting a trade from the Clippers 🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2018713570351923580)  2026-02-03T15:49Z 1.8M followers, 284.6K engagements


""I don't think just winning in the Super Bowl gives you that elite quarterback title. We just went through this with Jalen Hurts." ✍ @JasonMcCourty on if Sam Darnold would become an elite QB with a Super Bowl win 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2018718289787027492)  2026-02-03T16:08Z 1.8M followers, 155.9K engagements


".@SaturdayJeff reacts to Brandon Beane's comments: "Less is more in this situation.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2018718599481889043)  2026-02-03T16:09Z 1.8M followers, 54.4K engagements


""If I'm the Knicks I don't try to go get Giannis. I don't give a damn if he was healthy right now." @KendrickPerkins explains why the Knicks should NOT trade for Giannis ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline 🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2018727707282960612)  2026-02-03T16:46Z 1.8M followers, 182.7K engagements


""James Harden should be profoundly respected for his abilities on the basketball court but that doesn't mean he can't spew some B.S. from time to time." @stephenasmith on James Harden saying he and the Clippers potentially outgrew each other"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019069927060124067)  2026-02-04T15:25Z 1.8M followers, 141.2K engagements


""Sam Darnold's playing excellent." ✍ Saints DL Cam Jordan on which QB is harder to gameplan for between Drake Maye and Sam Darnold 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019073602314760692)  2026-02-04T15:40Z 1.8M followers, 33K engagements


""This is arguably the most prolific offensive backcourt in the NBA right now." 👀 @stephenasmith on James Harden and Donovan Mitchell teaming up with the Cavs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019075230451323316)  2026-02-04T15:47Z 1.8M followers, 103.4K engagements


""Draymond Green wants to play with LeBron James okay . If he goes to the Los Angeles Lakers . nobody misses more open three-pointers than the Lakers. . Draymond will get the ball to people but who's going to make the shot" @stephenasmith says it would be "problematic" for Draymond Green to go to the Lakers https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019079397412683879 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019079397412683879"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019079397412683879)  2026-02-04T16:03Z 1.8M followers, 375.2K engagements


""I think Matthew Stafford is going to win the MVP." ✍ @Realrclark25 on who will win the NFL MVP between Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019440107132997932)  2026-02-05T15:56Z 1.8M followers, 69.9K engagements


""It looks like arguably the worst trade in history." @stephenasmith on if Anthony Davis being traded again makes the Luka trade look worse for the Mavs 🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019445185223008435)  2026-02-05T16:17Z 1.8M followers, 103K engagements


".@Realrclark25 on Seahawks blowout vs. Patriots win debate: Weve got to stop talking about the New England Patriots like theyre Rocky Balboa and the Seattle Seahawks are Ivan Drago"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019446653015499230)  2026-02-05T16:22Z 1.8M followers, 14.6K engagements


".@Realrclark25 on Seahawks blowout or Patriots win debate: Weve got to stop talking about the New England Patriots like theyre Rocky Balboa and the Seattle Seahawks are Ivan Drago"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019449599149195651)  2026-02-05T16:34Z 1.8M followers, 150.3K engagements


""Drake Maye wins this game he becomes an instant legend. . Drake Maye is going to be a story about excellence." @Realrclark25 on if Drake Maye wins Super Bowl LX 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019795916094427473)  2026-02-06T15:30Z 1.8M followers, 93K engagements


"The NFL's all-time leading rusher @EmmittSmith22 shares his thoughts on how the run game is going to impact the Super Bowl 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019806768906248240)  2026-02-06T16:13Z 1.8M followers, 20.9K engagements


""I think so and its not about his game. . You see him lined in the shotgun most of the time because its difficult for him to line up under center because he has to bend his knees too much. I mean damn." @stephenasmith on if the Falcons should regret drafting Michael Penix Jr. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019091821763162123 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019091821763162123"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019091821763162123)  2026-02-04T16:52Z 1.8M followers, 267.4K engagements


""What I'm most pleased about is Isaiah Stewart and that suspension. . Every time there is the slightest scuffle it's this brother ready to swing on people. . Do you want to be a UFC fighter Do you want to be a boxer Or do you want to be a basketball player." @stephenasmith reacts to the suspensions giving out as a result of the Pistons-hornets scuffle. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021629260348215725 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021629260348215725"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2021629260348215725)  2026-02-11T16:55Z 1.8M followers, 199.9K engagements


"First Take is answering YOUR questions tomorrow on the show ✍ What do you want to ask the crew Drop your questions here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2022014086293467345)  2026-02-12T18:25Z 1.8M followers, 12.3K engagements


".@KendrickPerkins is taking Steph Curry over Kobe all-time 😳🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/1549438703306584064)  2022-07-19T16:59Z 1.8M followers, 20.8K engagements


""I had a Hall of Famer come up to me and said to me 'Steph Curry would not have averaged more than [--] points a game. . In our era we would've hurt him.'"😳 @stephenasmith on Draymond Green's recent comments about comparing NBA eras 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1907462022519828527)  2025-04-02T15:55Z 1.8M followers, 3.9M engagements


""Justin Herbert whenever it matters has been terrible." @Realrclark25 shares his thoughts on Justin Herbert ahead of the Chargers' game against the Chiefs 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/1963618343023210564)  2025-09-04T15:01Z 1.8M followers, 3.1M engagements


""Josh Allen proved what I thought about him. . He can't win those big games." @camjordan94 on Josh Allen losing in the playoffs 😯"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019092489081094422)  2026-02-04T16:55Z 1.8M followers, 1.8M engagements


""I'm like you're getting up celebrating and you made a tackle. That's your job." Bo Jackson shares his thoughts on the biggest difference in the NFL today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019452805463843073)  2026-02-05T16:47Z 1.8M followers, 504.6K engagements


""It was complete dominance from a coaching level and that trickled down to the players." @Realrclark25 on the Seahawks' dominance in the Super Bowl 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2020885896157925397)  2026-02-09T15:41Z 1.8M followers, 30.5K engagements


"The road to Super Bowl LXI is HERE 🏈 ESPN/ABC will air Super Bowl LXI on February [--] [----] from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood CA 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2020890230522310699)  2026-02-09T15:59Z 1.8M followers, 127.2K engagements


".@stephenasmith admits he was wrong about Sam Darnold 😅"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2020897197550665785)  2026-02-09T16:26Z 1.8M followers, 106.8K engagements


""The Lakers got some issues in terms of trying to win at a high level." @McNuttMonica breaks down if the Lakers are a dark horse to win the NBA Finals 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2021256734321381561)  2026-02-10T16:15Z 1.8M followers, 41.3K engagements


""No wonder you havent seen JJ Redick smile since Thanksgiving." @stephenasmith weighs in on the Lakers after their loss to the Thunder 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2021285934243746026)  2026-02-10T18:11Z 1.8M followers, 79.7K engagements


".@stephenasmith describes his moment with LeBron James last night at Lakers-Knicks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1898031066243281393)  2025-03-07T15:20Z 1.8M followers, 4.5M engagements


".@stephenasmith is answering YOUR questions tomorrow on the show 👀 Drop them here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2021301403356938702)  2026-02-10T19:13Z 1.8M followers, 73.2K engagements


""Everyone still looks at Sam Darnold as if he's playing for the New York Jets. . They discount everything that he has gone through up until this point." @LRiddickESPN on if he believes that the Seahawks were disrespected this past NFL season 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2021968776304923001)  2026-02-12T15:24Z 1.8M followers, 85K engagements


""While Kevin Durant isn't wrong he's incomplete in what he's saying." @VinceGoodwill on Kevin Durant's comments about All-Star Weekend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2021982197792514559)  2026-02-12T16:18Z 1.8M followers, 58.5K engagements


""The players have served to embarrass the game with their effort on All-Star Sunday." @stephenasmith talks about what he wants to see from the ASG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2022353205502308414)  2026-02-13T16:52Z 1.8M followers, 53.1K engagements


""Sam Darnold proved what no one thought he'd ever prove and that's that you can win a championship because of Sam Darnold." @Realrclark25 👏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2020886963532734852)  2026-02-09T15:46Z 1.8M followers, 81.6K engagements


""Based on the trend they're going to do it to Tom Brady too. It makes no sense whatsoever and as far as I'm concerned it's the Hall of Shame." @stephenasmith reacts to Robert Kraft not being selected for the Pro Hall of Fame 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2018706077148143860)  2026-02-03T15:20Z 1.8M followers, 511.8K engagements


""Tiebreakers code breakers windbreakers. Lakers in 5." ✋ @ShannonSharpe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/1909617142384701799)  2025-04-08T14:39Z 1.8M followers, 766.5K engagements


""The Group of Five with South Florida . that division really has no business playing. That's like letting the Triple-A best team into the Major League playoffs." @finebaum believes the best college football teams should make the CFP 😅"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/1988637865308234178)  2025-11-12T15:59Z 1.8M followers, 3.9M engagements


""The greatest John Cena Survivor Series performance you've ever seen." Paul Heyman on what he expects from John Cena's last Survivor Series 🤩 Stream Survivor Series: WarGames this Saturday at [--] PM ET on the ESPN App 🍿"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/1993721543583535424)  2025-11-26T16:40Z 1.8M followers, 690K engagements


".@shaepeppler: "Is there anything that would get you to jump to the NFL" Deion Sanders: "Not whatsoever. What transpired with my son last year Ain't no way in the world." 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019818789144027360)  2026-02-06T17:01Z 1.8M followers, 1.2M engagements


""I would allow myself if I'm you to feel every emotion of this game. Are you disappointed You should be. But understand this this game wasn't just on what you did. . This season wasn't a failure. You made leaps strides and bounds to becoming an MVP candidate. . It's only the beginning not the end." @CameronNewton's message to Drake Maye"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2020883940437848522)  2026-02-09T15:34Z 1.8M followers, 608.6K engagements


""That team we saw last night that took the field that team is not a team I would take coming out of the AFC going into next season." @PSchrags on if he expects the Patriots to be a top team in the AFC next season 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2020900902295494916)  2026-02-09T16:41Z 1.8M followers, 285.7K engagements


".@Realrclark25 is taking nine QBs over Sam Darnold right now while @CameronNewton takes four 👀 @danorlovsky7 got FIRED up over this debate 🍿"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2020903571890266141)  2026-02-09T16:52Z 1.8M followers, 731.9K engagements


".@stephenasmith says he's "scared of these damn Pistons." 😅"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2021242957022515493)  2026-02-10T15:20Z 1.8M followers, 204.3K engagements


""I don't condone any fighting but I love the competition the physicality and this is who the Detroit Pistons are." @KendrickPerkins reacts to the Pistons-Hornets scuffle during their matchup resulting in four players being ejected 🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2021243466861232535)  2026-02-10T15:22Z 1.8M followers, 65.7K engagements


""Don't rush back take your time. This is usually a 16-18 month recovery." @stephenasmith on if Jayson Tatum coming back this season would make the Celtics favorites to win the Eastern Conference 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2021261105406832976)  2026-02-10T16:32Z 1.8M followers, 164.4K engagements


""If . LeBron James is off make sure somebody else is playing. . Everybody That's disrespectful." @stephenasmith on the Lakers sitting LeBron Luka and Austin Reaves 😯"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2021610563642495005)  2026-02-11T15:41Z 1.8M followers, 299.6K engagements


""Victor Wembanyama is absolutely right now the most dominant player in the NBA." @chiney on Wemby after scoring [--] points in [--] minutes against the Lakers 🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2021619654825775491)  2026-02-11T16:17Z 1.8M followers, 82.3K engagements


".@minakimes re-ranks the [----] QB class a group already shaping up to be one of the leagues most impressive 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2021981673663902005)  2026-02-12T16:16Z 1.8M followers, 742K engagements


".@WindhorstESPN gives the "tankers" a pass 👀 "I'm giving the tankers a pass. . They're incentivized to do this. Therefore I am determining that these are good people who are good at their jobs having to make bad decisions.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2022335892187169244)  2026-02-13T15:43Z 1.8M followers, 184.3K engagements


""Just maximize what you got and enjoy a good night of basketball. It's okay to do that and that's what LeBron delivered last night." @stephenasmith shares his thoughts on LeBron James becoming the oldest NBA player to record a triple-double ✍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2022337436299194385)  2026-02-13T15:49Z 1.8M followers, 74.1K engagements


""I want the NCAA to stand down and leave Trinidad Chambliss alone." @stephenasmith shares his thoughts on Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss being granted a sixth year of eligibility with the NCAA still able to appeal the decision ✍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2022342642596450374)  2026-02-13T16:10Z 1.8M followers, 174.3K engagements


".@stephenasmith couldn't believe that @RealTannenbaum said Kirk Cousins could have a Sam Darnold-type impact with the Jets 😅"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2022340794930143661)  2026-02-13T16:03Z 1.8M followers, 35.6K engagements


".@stephenasmith LOVES the fact that Damian Lillard is competing in the 3-point contest 👏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2022357146776522773)  2026-02-13T17:08Z 1.8M followers, 21.9K engagements


".@TimTebow passionately expresses his thoughts on the California Senate passing a bill allowing student-athletes to have endorsements"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/1172538239095332864)  2019-09-13T15:51Z 1.8M followers, 81K engagements


"Do the Bengals' struggles fall on Joe Burrow @ShannonSharpe and @danorlovsky7 debate 🍿"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/1863628996010815746)  2024-12-02T16:59Z 1.8M followers, 2.4M engagements


""I am pleading with LeBron James as a father. Stop this." 😳 @stephenasmith reacts to Bronny James' play in the Lakers 118-104 loss to the 76ers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/1884641662598533458)  2025-01-29T16:36Z 1.8M followers, 8.8M engagements


""Was LeBron James wrong" 😯 @GilsArenaShow on LeBron's comments about Anthony Edwards becoming the next face of the NBA 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/1895500574864331103)  2025-02-28T15:45Z 1.8M followers, 3.4M engagements


""It's crazy how they are doin' my boy." @Druski shares his thoughts on Shedeur Sanders after his first preseason game with the Browns ✍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/1956378973547454668)  2025-08-15T15:34Z 1.8M followers, 6.7M engagements


""The Milwaukee Bucks need to wake the hell up and trade him. . Get him up out of there he deserves better." @stephenasmith believes it's time for Giannis to leave the Bucks 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2014361579429535906)  2026-01-22T15:36Z 1.8M followers, 140.3K engagements


""The Detroit Pistons scare the living hell out of me. . They don't just want to win they want the Knicks." @stephenasmith on if he's buying the Knicks' six-game win streak 🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2018353747278065966)  2026-02-02T16:00Z 1.8M followers, 411.4K engagements


""I'm watching the Miami Heat and the Minnesota Timberwolves out there in the marketplace trying to improve the offer that they can make to Milwaukee for Giannis. . The Warriors have put everything they can on the table." @WindhorstESPN has the latest on Giannis and the NBA trade deadline https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019076549924766104 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019076549924766104"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019076549924766104)  2026-02-04T15:52Z 1.8M followers, 146.6K engagements


""Somehow for some reason when it comes to the Milwaukee Bucks simply being public about it and saying 'I want to be gone' is something he's highly reluctant to do." ✍ @stephenasmith on if Giannis will get traded before the NBA Trade Deadline 🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019436192656167236)  2026-02-05T15:41Z 1.8M followers, 199.3K engagements


""They said the Rams would be in the abyss . and they're not because of Matthew Stafford." @mspears96 says the MVP voters nailed it by voting for Rams QB Matthew Stafford 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019808145636204573)  2026-02-06T16:19Z 1.8M followers, 317.3K engagements


""I am livid. . I don't even know why I'm in it." @EmmittSmith22 reacts to Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Fame selection 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2019810287201689634)  2026-02-06T16:27Z 1.8M followers, 185.2K engagements


"The crew shared their thoughts on the Seahawks defeating the Patriots 29-13 in the Super Bowl 🏆 "The Seahawks dominance was expected. . We've seen it all year they had a great display yesterday." @CameronNewton 🏈 "I'm feeling sorry for the New England Patriots defense because they showed up." @stephenasmith ✍ https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020885430040703218 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020885430040703218"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2020885430040703218)  2026-02-09T15:40Z 1.8M followers, 34.6K engagements


""Scheme can only save you for so long. This was just a natural butt-whooping." @mspears96 on the Patriots looking "undermanned" in the Super Bowl 😯"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2020889497462870250)  2026-02-09T15:56Z 1.8M followers, 60.3K engagements


""Cris Collinsworth was bringing up the fact that New England appeared to be conceding in the second quarter." @stephenasmith on the Patriots going into the Super Bowl as an underdog 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2020890594696974842)  2026-02-09T16:00Z 1.8M followers, 51.1K engagements


"This morning Stephen A. Smith's mother Janet Smith passed away. Here is his tribute to her:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/870243051704332288)  2017-06-01T11:38Z 1.8M followers, 66.6K engagements


""The Lakers are not legit title contenders okay They can't stop cars at a crosswalk in a school zone." 😅 @KendrickPerkins reacts to the JJ Redick and the Lakers after their 132-108 loss against the Suns 🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2003858690139373952)  2025-12-24T16:01Z 1.8M followers, 101.8K engagements


""You got the Super Bowl literally at your home stadium it doesn't get any better than this." ✍ @SaturdayJeff on the 49ers as they prepare for the playoffs 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2003867898666709314)  2025-12-24T16:38Z 1.8M followers, 61.7K engagements


""When Wemby doesn't play and is not your best player in that game and a guy like Keldon Johnson is you have an issue." 👀 @mspears96 on the Thunder losing to the Spurs for the second time this season 🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2003874632584044933)  2025-12-24T17:05Z 1.8M followers, 234.7K engagements


""If I'm running an organization Wemby is my first pick in any era." @Realrclark25 is going with Victor Wembanyama over SGA to start a franchise 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2004221781062586427)  2025-12-25T16:04Z 1.8M followers, 212.4K engagements


".@Realrclark25 is going with the Bears to make a deeper playoff run over the 49ers 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2004232299911540925)  2025-12-25T16:46Z 1.8M followers, 92.8K engagements


""Offense wins you games but defense wins you what They win you championships and that's something that the Lakers just don't have." @KendrickPerkins believes the Rockets are more likely to make the NBA Finals over the Lakers 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2004237620474200130)  2025-12-25T17:07Z 1.8M followers, 73.7K engagements


".@Realrclark25 shares his list of NFL bounce-back teams in [----] 😤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2004250620908249363)  2025-12-25T17:59Z 1.8M followers, 94.6K engagements


""Their relationship has run its course." 👀 @KendrickPerkins on LeBron and the Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2004581620318085496)  2025-12-26T15:54Z 1.8M followers, 181K engagements


""The Spurs are being very disrespectful when it comes down to the Thunder. . I've never seen a team punk the Thunder like I've seen over the past few weeks like the Spurs." @KendrickPerkins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2004588813813756218)  2025-12-26T16:23Z 1.8M followers, 204.8K engagements


".@Realrclark25 is placing "a ton" of blame on Dan Campbell for the Lions this season 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2004589643291898032)  2025-12-26T16:26Z 1.8M followers, 79.3K engagements


""If Dak Prescott don't go sit his ass down and stop this" @Realrclark25 doesn't think Dak should play in the Cowboys' season finale vs. the Giants"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2004598325136228379)  2025-12-26T17:00Z 1.8M followers, 284.2K engagements


""The Steelers lost the game because DK Metcalf wasn't there and they're going to lose the division because DK Metcalf's not there." 👀 @danorlovsky7 on the Steelers containing Myles Garrett but losing their matchup against the Browns 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2005661407375769828)  2025-12-29T15:25Z 1.8M followers, 169.4K engagements


""He set a standard of expectation so high in Pittsburgh that when it's not met he's to blame." ✍ @CameronNewton on if the Steelers should move on from Mike Tomlin if they lose the AFC North 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2005666907580424456)  2025-12-29T15:47Z 1.8M followers, 229.1K engagements


""Their defense can get them knocked out in the first round. . But their offense can go score with anybody against anybody." ✍ @danorlovsky7 on if the 49ers are a real threat to win the NFC 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2005671124676272385)  2025-12-29T16:03Z 1.8M followers, 175.5K engagements


".@danorlovsky7 still believes Josh Allen and the Bills have enough to make a Super Bowl run 👀 "Can we stop asking this question The answer is yes.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2005674078510715288)  2025-12-29T16:15Z 1.8M followers, 913.6K engagements


""If the Chicago Bears can find a way to get a postseason win we already know that they're playing ahead of schedule. They're really playing with house money." 👀 @CameronNewton on what the ceiling is for the Bears as they head into the postseason 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2005675467198603518)  2025-12-29T16:21Z 1.8M followers, 176.5K engagements


""If Stafford wins MVP and he wins the Super Bowl I think it puts him in the conversation for one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time." 😳 @danorlovsky7 on what an MVP would mean for Matthew Stafford 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2005679667399868612)  2025-12-29T16:37Z 1.8M followers, 580.7K engagements


""I still think the Rams can go on the road. If there's a team that can do that it's one led by McVay and one led by Matthew Stafford." @JasonMcCourty is confident in the Rams despite their loss to the Falcons ✍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2006024738494197986)  2025-12-30T15:29Z 1.8M followers, 61.9K engagements


""There should not be anybody more feared offensively than Bijan Robinson." 👀 @DavidDTSS on Bijan Robinson after the Falcons' MNF win over the Rams 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2006027534115233838)  2025-12-30T15:40Z 1.8M followers, 63.7K engagements


""This is going to be a blowout. Alabama doesn't stand a chance." 😳 @DavidDTSS is rocking with Indiana ahead of the CFP Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl 🌹"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2006031050904846779)  2025-12-30T15:54Z 1.8M followers, 730.5K engagements


""There is a recipe. . I think to win this game Miami is going to need near flawless play from Carson Beck." @finebaum on what Miami needs to do to knock off Ohio State in the CFP 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2006036481110929575)  2025-12-30T16:15Z 1.8M followers, 27.7K engagements


""That foot has to be right. I'm not one who advocates for sitting down players that are healthy in Week [--]. Josh Allen's not." 😳 @DanGrazianoESPN thinks the Bills should rest Josh Allen in their Week [--] regular season finale against the Jets 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2006039771462721616)  2025-12-30T16:28Z 1.8M followers, 119.7K engagements


".@JasonMcCourty shares his top five NFL teams after Week [--] 🔥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2006043349707346295)  2025-12-30T16:42Z 1.8M followers, 101.4K engagements


""It's about what they can be even when they are disastrous." 👀 @mspears96 still believes the Rams are the best team in the NFC 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2006387700526350485)  2025-12-31T15:31Z 1.8M followers, 57.4K engagements


""The Cowboys have to get back to a level enough defense to get enough stops for Dak Prescott." 👀 @mspears96 has a New Year's resolution for the Cowboys ✍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2006405039737151837)  2025-12-31T16:40Z 1.8M followers, 60.8K engagements


".@Realrclark25 says "the U is back" 🙌"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2006761124478288272)  2026-01-01T16:15Z 1.8M followers, 81.2K engagements


".@finebaum says that the state of Alabama football is in "shambles" right now 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2007116938007244911)  2026-01-02T15:49Z 1.8M followers, 178.3K engagements


""Absolutely when you got a quarterback like Trinidad Chambliss playing out of his mind the opportunities are limitless." @CameronNewton believes Ole Miss can go all the way and win the National Championship 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2007119750468346189)  2026-01-02T16:00Z 1.8M followers, 50K engagements


""I'm going with Ole Miss. . When you have a guy like Trinidad Chambliss playing how he's played that is something that the Indiana team as a whole has not seen all year." @CameronNewton wants to see Indiana take on Ole Miss in the National Championship 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2007124071180370263)  2026-01-02T16:17Z 1.8M followers, 341.8K engagements


".@Realrclark25 says the days of SEC dominance are over in college football 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2007134377302438323)  2026-01-02T16:58Z 1.8M followers, 277.2K engagements


""This won't be a win that they'll talk about in their hall of fame speeches but it definitely salvaged a small piece of both of their legacies." 👀 @Realrclark25 shares his thoughts on Mike Tomlin and Aaron Rodgers after the Steelers won the AFC North 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2008197863835103607)  2026-01-05T15:24Z 1.8M followers, 197.5K engagements


""When you're 8-26 over the last two years and you got [--] quarterbacks over the last six years and you can't seem to find anything offensively that works when offense is supposed to be your background That's a problem." 😳 @stephenasmith reacts to the Browns moving on from head coach Kevin Stefanski 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2008202485412872583)  2026-01-05T15:42Z 1.8M followers, 310.8K engagements


".@CameronNewton believes Lamar Jackson deserves a pass for missing the post season 👀 "This is what was told to me early in my career a quarterback is only as good as his kicker." 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2008213281190670770)  2026-01-05T16:25Z 1.8M followers, 929.1K engagements


".@stephenasmith and @danorlovsky7 react to the Raiders firing head coach Pete Carroll. "It absolutely was the right decision.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2008215071168532842)  2026-01-05T16:32Z 1.8M followers, 186.6K engagements


""They should be pissed off." 😳 @stephenasmith on if Giants fan should be mad after missing out on a top-3 draft pick 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2008221652362928232)  2026-01-05T16:58Z 1.8M followers, 243.2K engagements


""That man need to go. He can't coach without Joe Burrow." 😳 @stephenasmith reacts to the Bengals deciding to retain their head coach Zac Taylor 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2008227334227124577)  2026-01-05T17:21Z 1.8M followers, 137.1K engagements


""There's no way to defend the SEC. It's been terrible." 😳 @finebaum on if the SEC's days of dominance are over in college football 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2008559464165560330)  2026-01-06T15:21Z 1.8M followers, 412.6K engagements


""The storylines with this final four I love it and I'm looking forward to Thursday and Friday's matchups." @stephenasmith is all for this year's non-traditional final four in the CFP 🤩"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2008562843356987649)  2026-01-06T15:34Z 1.8M followers, 59K engagements


""It was warranted. You're giving up over [--] points a game." 👀 @stephenasmith reacts to the Cowboys moving on from defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2008571585163055596)  2026-01-06T16:09Z 1.8M followers, 77.6K engagements


""Detroit can win the championship. The Detroit Pistons as presently constructed can win the ship." 👀 @stephenasmith on the Pistons after their win against the Knicks 🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2008579181819347379)  2026-01-06T16:39Z 1.8M followers, 225.9K engagements


".@stephenasmith shares his top five QBs under pressure to perform in the playoffs 🔥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2008583315239154141)  2026-01-06T16:55Z 1.8M followers, 230.9K engagements


""Baltimore the only reason you fire John Harbaugh is because you think somebody is going to get you that half a step further." ✍ @mspears96 reacts to the Ravens moving on from John Harbaugh after [--] seasons 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2008922983364972793)  2026-01-07T15:25Z 1.8M followers, 134K engagements


""Everything that has been constructed in Baltimore has been constructed around Lamar." @LRiddickESPN on what the firing of John Harbaugh means for Lamar Jackson 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2008926372131930183)  2026-01-07T15:39Z 1.8M followers, 75.6K engagements


""Do you remember what college football was when Miami was winning" 👀 @stephenasmith says Miami winning the CFP would be the best story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2008935802344972466)  2026-01-07T16:16Z 1.8M followers, 37.5K engagements


""This team checks all the boxes when it comes down to having a complete roster." ✍ @KendrickPerkins on the Spurs as the second half of the season approaches 🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2008997472702505209)  2026-01-07T20:21Z 1.8M followers, 56.6K engagements


""Did I stutter The Jets are horrible." 😳 @stephenasmith responds to Garrett Wilson's comments 🍿"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2009286253770879056)  2026-01-08T15:29Z 1.8M followers, 1M engagements


""It's a damn shame. . You either let them coach through the duration until Ole Miss' season is over or you don't." @stephenasmith weighs in on Lane Kiffin not allowing some coaches to coach Ole Miss in the CFP Semifinal ✍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2009292728106905755)  2026-01-08T15:54Z 1.8M followers, 157.6K engagements


""They say defense wins championships and watching this Canes defense throughout the season I've been extremely impressed with them." ✍ @DesmondHoward on Miami ahead of the CFP Semifinal matchup against Ole Miss 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2009295211168403649)  2026-01-08T16:04Z 1.8M followers, 51.5K engagements


""We are here . because the Dolphins drafted Tua Tagovailoa." @Realrclark25 on the Dolphins firing HC Mike McDaniel 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2009297663703896073)  2026-01-08T16:14Z 1.8M followers, 159.5K engagements


".@stephenasmith believes Indiana losing the CFP National Championship would be "disappointing" 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2009666322376892624)  2026-01-09T16:39Z 1.8M followers, 65.5K engagements


""This Ole Miss team should be remembered as the team that changed the perception of who Ole Miss was." 👏 @Realrclark25"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2009668110932914277)  2026-01-09T16:46Z 1.8M followers, 389.5K engagements


".@CameronNewton believes it would be "extremely" damaging to Josh Allen's legacy to lose to Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2009670330323767572)  2026-01-09T16:55Z 1.8M followers, 467.7K engagements


""The Philadelphia Eagles deserved to lose this game. They deserve to be home because they never made amends for the errors that they were suffering from all season long." ✍ @stephenasmith on the Eagles after their Wild Card loss to the 49ers 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2010736069638074805)  2026-01-12T15:30Z 1.8M followers, 100.9K engagements


""I don't believe they have enough but I do believe Kyle Shanahan should be put on lifetime contract." @Realrclark25 on if the 49ers have enough to win a Super Bowl after all of their injuries 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2010739193719177401)  2026-01-12T15:42Z 1.8M followers, 308.7K engagements


""You've got to protect Aaron Rodgers" @stephenasmith on what the Steelers need to do to defeat the Texans 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2010748748045963758)  2026-01-12T16:20Z 1.8M followers, 99.8K engagements


""I think the Buffalo Bills are equipped to make a deep playoff push and be the representative in the Super Bowl." ✍ @CameronNewton on the Bills after their Wild Card win against the Jaguars 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2010754813416423920)  2026-01-12T16:44Z 1.8M followers, 80K engagements


""The thing that Caleb Williams has surprised me this year is the fact that he did not blink." @CameronNewton reacts to Caleb Williams and the Bears after their Wild Card win against the Packers 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2010758375433175496)  2026-01-12T16:58Z 1.8M followers, 104.4K engagements


""I think it's time." @stephenasmith on if Aaron Rodgers should retire after the Steelers' Wild Card loss to the Texans 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011099120904081738)  2026-01-13T15:32Z 1.8M followers, 52.4K engagements


""If you're Pittsburgh you should beg Mike Tomlin to want to be there. But if you're Mike Tomlin why would you want to stay" @ChrisCanty99 on if it's time for Mike Tomlin to move on from the Steelers 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011104807973437502)  2026-01-13T15:55Z 1.8M followers, 439.1K engagements


""If he does beat Denver it will be because of another superhuman effort." ✍ @SaturdayJeff on Josh Allen and the Bills going on the road to face the Broncos 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011113945969406293)  2026-01-13T16:31Z 1.8M followers, 128.7K engagements


""You have lost your privileges to choose an offensive coordinator as the head coach." @stephenasmith weighs in on Nick Sirianni after the Eagles' loss to the 49ers ✍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011118148477456861)  2026-01-13T16:48Z 1.8M followers, 148.7K engagements


""He is if he continues to play the way he looked last night." ✍ @stephenasmith on if C.J. Stroud is in the way of the Texans getting to the Super Bowl 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011120477192818752)  2026-01-13T16:57Z 1.8M followers, 218K engagements


".@stephenasmith shares his top five most disappointing NFL teams this season 😬"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011125655367213416)  2026-01-13T17:18Z 1.8M followers, 137.6K engagements


""It was the right decision." @stephenasmith shares his thoughts on Mike Tomlin after he stepped down as the Steelers head coach 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011460078608540069)  2026-01-14T15:27Z 1.8M followers, 38.4K engagements


""What level of power did you have when it came to finding a quarterback" @stephenasmith questioned how much blame Mike Tomlin deserves for the Steelers' quarterbacks over the years 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011463015246270715)  2026-01-14T15:38Z 1.8M followers, 74K engagements


""The Eagles need to trade A.J. Brown." 😳 @mspears96 on what else the Eagles need to do after firing OC Kevin Patullo 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011466627577979008)  2026-01-14T15:53Z 1.8M followers, 112.5K engagements


"Buckle up 😅 @stephenasmith gave his best @MadDogUnleashed impression during his top NFL coaching destinations A-List 😭"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011474406233526382)  2026-01-14T16:24Z 1.8M followers, 60.2K engagements


""He should be incredibly involved because it's going to determine the success of this franchise moving forward." ✍ @stephenasmith on how much Lamar Jackson should be involved in the decision of the next head coach for the Ravens 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011476086383595866)  2026-01-14T16:30Z 1.8M followers, 51.7K engagements


""It's the return of the U. . Miami will bring back from a nostalgic perspective that allure that built college football." @stephenasmith on Miami being the better story if they win the National Championship 🙌"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011487195513700580)  2026-01-14T17:14Z 1.8M followers, 133.2K engagements


""It's a good hire I'm just saying it's not knocking my socks off that's all." ✍ @stephenasmith reacts to the Giants set to hire John Harbaugh as their head coach 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011819558810616080)  2026-01-15T15:15Z 1.8M followers, 172.9K engagements


""I don't think on either side of the ball the defenses are dominant outside the front of LA." ✍ @Realrclark25 on the matchup between the Bears and Rams 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011832636772176055)  2026-01-15T16:07Z 1.8M followers, 107K engagements


""This is the year. With that being said now you have to have the Denver Broncos conversation." 👀 @camjordan94 on Josh Allen ahead of the Bills' matchup against the Broncos 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011834734125421014)  2026-01-15T16:15Z 1.8M followers, 129.6K engagements


""I'm confident that C.J. Stroud rebounds." 💯 @danorlovsky7 on C.J. Stroud ahead of the Texans' divisional matchup against the Patriots 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011842663641681989)  2026-01-15T16:47Z 1.8M followers, 231.6K engagements


""I think he's the most important player in this game. . If Sam Darnold doesn't turn the ball over the Seahawks will win." @minakimes on the X factor in 49ers-Seahawks 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2011855336836153816)  2026-01-15T17:37Z 1.8M followers, 44.9K engagements


""Hell no. . I don't expect them to win the division at all." @stephenasmith doesn't see the Giants winning the NFC East next season ✍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2012187767820984322)  2026-01-16T15:38Z 1.8M followers, 28.3K engagements


".@realrclark believes Indiana is under more pressure than Miami to finish the job 👀 "The Indiana Hoosiers are one game away from being everything Curt Cignetti believed they'd become and everything he said they already are.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2012198497529766396)  2026-01-16T16:21Z 1.8M followers, [----] engagements


".@Realrclark25 believes Indiana is under more pressure than Miami to finish the job 👀 "The Indiana Hoosiers are one game away from being everything Curt Cignetti believed they'd become and everything he said they already are.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2012199367495631079)  2026-01-16T16:24Z 1.8M followers, 92.9K engagements


""I'll be damned if I'm not concerned about Sam Darnold. . You know he can ball . but he can also hurt you and lose a football game for you." @stephenasmith on Sam Darnold ahead of the Seahawks' matchup vs. the 49ers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2012200917525844052)  2026-01-16T16:30Z 1.8M followers, 71.7K engagements


""Its just too much to overcome. . He's going home Broncos win." @stephenasmith doesn't see Josh Allen pulling off a win in Denver 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2012207720657543277)  2026-01-16T16:58Z 1.8M followers, 137.1K engagements


""When are we going to stop doubting Caleb Williams" @Realrclark25 weighs in on Caleb Williams ahead of his crucial game against the Rams ✍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2012212434455433408)  2026-01-16T17:16Z 1.8M followers, 145.6K engagements


""Ben Johnson didn't go for two period." @Realrclark25 on the biggest reason the Rams are in the NFC Championship 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2013274370714521884)  2026-01-19T15:36Z 1.8M followers, 195.4K engagements


""I think he's going to play well but I also think he has to play under control because Miami's defense does a lot of different things." 💯 @TimTebow on Fernando Mendoza and Indiana ahead of their National Championship matchup against Miami 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2013276951683682683)  2026-01-19T15:46Z 1.8M followers, 47.9K engagements


""Yes but you have to understand when you're evaluating a certain player it's hard to evaluate what you just didn't have." ✍ @CameronNewton on if C.J. Stroud was the reason for the Texans falling to the Patriots 28-16 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2013279850836951054)  2026-01-19T15:58Z 1.8M followers, 305.8K engagements


""If there's someone that can handle the pressure . it's Fernando Mendoza. . This is a young man that is so grounded in his faith grounded in his principles grounded in his values." Tim Tebow praises Fernando Mendoza ahead of Indiana vs. Miami in the National Championship https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013288497990217740 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013288497990217740"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2013288497990217740)  2026-01-19T16:32Z 1.8M followers, 77.2K engagements


""I think the pressure right now is on Indiana." @DesmondHoward on who has more pressure between Indiana and Miami in the CFP National Championship 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2013289394732413315)  2026-01-19T16:36Z 1.8M followers, 67.2K engagements


""In the end it comes down to their leadership I believe." @stephenasmith reacts to Indiana winning their first National Championship in school history 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2013632461209497943)  2026-01-20T15:19Z 1.8M followers, 40K engagements


""Now the hard work starts for Cignetti because he was the hunter now they're about to be hunted." ✍ @DesmondHoward on what an Indiana title means for college football going forward 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2013641940865052998)  2026-01-20T15:57Z 1.8M followers, 54.8K engagements


""No. They didn't win a National Championship." @stephenasmith on if 'The U' is back after their loss to Indiana in the CFP National Championship 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2013649117918949409)  2026-01-20T16:25Z 1.8M followers, 224.1K engagements


""The quarterback can't put you behind and create problems for your team in the playoffs." @SaturdayJeff believes Sam Darnold's "struggles" against the Rams are a big deal 😯"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2013661880909287476)  2026-01-20T17:16Z 1.8M followers, 199.9K engagements


""They brought stability into the building." @SaturdayJeff on the Giants hiring John Harbaugh as their head coach 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2013998476091076988)  2026-01-21T15:33Z 1.8M followers, 63.2K engagements


""They better get it together. Time's running out." 👀 @stephenasmith on the Knicks' recent struggles 🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2014022244595376625)  2026-01-21T17:08Z 1.8M followers, 44K engagements


""It doesn't matter what you've done before this it matters how can Sean Payton put Jarrett Stidham in the best situation to succeed." @Realrclark25 on the Broncos ahead of their AFC Championship matchup against the Patriots 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2014363684798091318)  2026-01-22T15:45Z 1.8M followers, 84.2K engagements


"The bottom line is they are home right now because they got their all-world quarterback to the dance and he forgot the steps. @Realrclark25 weighs in on the Buffalo Bills after parting ways with Sean McDermott ✍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2014368951661203593)  2026-01-22T16:05Z 1.8M followers, 310K engagements


""A backup quarterback that ain't play in two years Hell no. New England you better not lose that damn game." @stephenasmith weighs in on his expectations for Jarrett Stidham in the AFC Championship game 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2014724196455088216)  2026-01-23T15:37Z 1.8M followers, 436.5K engagements


""His level of production on behalf of the Los Angeles Lakers and the way that he has represented that franchise needs to be applauded not insulted." @stephenasmith shares his thoughts regarding Jeanie Buss' comments on LeBron James ✍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2014735388682670210)  2026-01-23T16:22Z 1.8M followers, 29.1K engagements


""I'm pretty damn ticked off. . This is not right." @stephenasmith is fired up over the Notre Dame and CFP breaking news"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/2014742509163839835)  2026-01-23T16:50Z 1.8M followers, 68.9K engagements


"Rank the remaining QB's in the playoffs --- Rodgers Sanchez Roethlisberger Cutler"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/27392511223799808)  2011-01-18T15:50Z 1.9M followers, [--] engagements


"Stephen A. is giving it to Skip right now for picking Doug Martin over @AdrianPeterson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/285776037483270144)  2012-12-31T15:54Z 1.8M followers, [---] engagements


"How you try Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball at the same time though 🙃"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/954032651421306886)  2018-01-18T16:48Z 1.9M followers, [----] engagements


"If @stephenasmith won't talk about hockey @Shaquemgriffin will"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FirstTake/status/987022293942652928)  2018-04-19T17:37Z 1.8M followers, [----] engagements

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