The Playmaker reacts to Kyrie Irving's move to the Dallas Mavs! Plus, a special word about family. In Loving Memory of Jennie Pearl Blunt ~

The Playmaker discusses his week after the Cowboys loss to the 49ers, his facetime chat with Deebo Samuel, and why he says Dak's place on the Cowboys is safe. Next, Michael is joined by former defensive tackle Gerald McCoy to talk Championship Weekend! (16:00) Gerald breaks down each game & makes his picks! Plus, growing up a Warren Sapp fan, advice from Sapp, & how he almost became a Hurricane!

The Playmaker chats with fellow Hall of Famer Jerry Rice! Michael & Jerry share stories & talk about his early years in SF with Joe Montana & Dwight Clark, Mississippi Valley State, the origin of his nicknames "World" & "Flash 80", his reputation for work ethic, Brock Purdy, how he sees this week's Divisional Round between Cowboys & 49ers playing out, the 49ers QB situation, and his new energy drink Goat Fuel!

The Playmaker has made his picks for Wild Card Weekend! Michael breaks down the Cowboys keys to victory over Tom Brady & the Bucs, including his prediction for who will make the biggest difference! Plus, his thoughts on last week's loss to the Commanders, why he's rooting for the Seahawks over the 49ers, potential implications if the Chargers lose to the Jags, why he calls this a perfect matchup between the Giants & Vikings, no Tua for the Dolphins, and why he's suspicious of the...

With the playoffs right around the corner, we thought it to be the perfect time to revisit The Playmaker's chat with Minnesota Vikings star WR Justin Jefferson! Recorded prior to this season, what was he right about? Playmaker & JJ discuss his MVP Odds, adapting to new Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's offense, thoughts on Kirk Cousins, how he felt seeing his former LSU teammates Joe Burrow & Ja'Marr Chase go to the Super Bowl, how he feels about the Vikings, aspirations to be the top...

Two-thirds of the Triplets! The Playmaker chats with his quarterback - Troy Aikman! Playmaker & Troy discuss the this week's upcoming matchup vs the Eagles, the Cowboys loss to the Jags, his move from FOX to ESPN, Aaron Rodgers, this week's MNF matchup between the Chargers & Colts, Jalen Hurt's season, surprises in the AFC West, a changing of the guard for NFL coaches, Kyle Shanahan, next week's MNF matchup between the Bills & Bengals, and much more! Presented by Geico!

Michael chats with the newest member of the Dallas Cowboys - T.Y. Hilton! T.Y. discusses his signing process with the team, first impressions of Dak Prescott, "speaking Cowboy", his special connection with former QB Andrew Luck, his role in the offense, and more! Presented by Geico!

The Playmaker chats with his former teammate Daryl 'Moose' Johnston! Playmaker & Moose discuss Miami's loss to the 49ers, Tua's development under HC Mike McDaniel, how the 49ers move forward without Jimmy G, how Zach Wilson can bounce back, the Giants recent slide, should NY continue to build around Saquon or Daniel Jones, why he compares Joe Burrow to Troy Aikman, and what the Cowboys need to become a Super Bowl contender. Plus, Moose gives us his thoughts on this week's Dolphins @...

The Playmaker chats with the Voice of the Dallas Cowboys - Brad Sham! Brad talks about his 44th season with the Cowboys, his favorite Thanksgiving Day memories over the years, the story behind how the Cowboys nearly drafted Randy Moss, the Odell Beckham Jr rumors, the Cowboys Conference Championship appearance drought, a very beneficial meeting with Coach McCarthy, what the loss to Green Bay did for the Cowboys, Micah Parsons quick rise to dominance, Brad's broadcast mentorship, and much...

The Playmaker catches up with Swagu for a post-Thanksgiving Day break down! The guys share their favorite Turkey Day memories, biggest takeaways from the holiday slate, why this is a critical time for the Cowboys, what Mac Jones' future looks like, Zach Wilson's comments after last week's loss, and much more! Presented by Geico!

The Playmaker recaps his week in Germany, the Vikings win over the Bills, Justin Jefferson's catch, the Vikings rally cry, the Cowboys loss to the Packers, why he's concerned for the Cowboys, the noise around Aaron Rodgers, and how the Cowboys can beat the Vikings this Sunday. Presented By Geico!

Live from Munich, Germany! The Playmaker talks about his week in Munich preparing for this Sunday's Seahawks vs Bucs game, and his experience attending the FC Bayern Munchen match. NEXT, Michael is joined by former NFL'er Ryan Leaf to talk about his new podcasts BUST! & The Straight Line, the process of telling his story via podcast, his struggling with mental illness, how his first drug of choice was competition, his "ah-ha" moment, the miracle on his journey, and more! Presented by Geico!

The Playmaker reacts to Dan Snyder's apparent decision to sell the Washington Commanders, and why he's convinced it'll be sold to Jeff Bezos, plus the trade deadline headlines, and a conversation he had with Odell Beckham Jr. NEXT, Playmaker checks in with Saints rookie WR Chris Olave about how his rookie season is going, his Cuban decent, early mindset as a rookie, playing with Jameis Winston & Andy Dalton, lessons from Michael Thomas & Jarvis Landry, the Saints blowout of the...

It's Double Trouble! Michael Irvin & Emmitt Smith! The Playmaker & Emmitt Smith celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Emmitt breaking Walter Payton's all-time rushing record. Playmaker & Emmitt discuss the anniversary, share memories from the years, thoughts on this week's game vs the Chicago Bears, issues Emmitt sees with the Cowboys offense, whether Tony Pollard can fill Zeke's role, the Cooper Rush games, takeaways from the Eagles game, Dak Prescott's return, the "Double Trouble"...

The Playmaker reacts to Christian McCaffrey's move to the SF 49ers. PLUS, he chats with ESPN's Bomani Jones about Dan Snyder's fight with the league, his educational background, who's at fault for Tua's concussions, a different year Tom Brady, Dak Prescott's return, the leadership of Jalen Hurts, NFC's current top contenders, chances for Dallas, the special abilities of Micah Parsons, why he'll never believe in Kirk Cousins, Lamar Jackson, and his new show Game Theory with Bomani...

The Playmaker says this is a MUST-WIN for Buffalo, reacts to the roughing the passer calls(& bad TNF games), & what the Cowboys need to do to beat the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles on SNF. PLUS, Playmaker is joined by Cowboys star rookie OT Tyler Smith to talk about what he learned from his matchup vs Aaron Donald last week, advice from Jason Peters, the success of the Cowboys defense, expectations for SNF vs the Eagles, gives us an update on Tyron Smith, and more! Presented by Geico!

The Playmaker reacts to Cooper Rush's 3rd win as the backup, making the Cowboys 3-1! Can he make it to Rush Hour 4!?? Michael also has words for those criticizing Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel over Tua's concussion situation. PLUS, it's Michael & Michael once again. Michael Irvin & Michael Gallup on the MIP! Cowboys WR Michael Gallup talks about his return from ACL injury - 9 months to the day, why he had to take one more week, the Cowboys YAC bet between receivers, the rise of WR...

The Playmaker reacts to Cooper Rush's second win last week, why he says Cee Dee Lamb is ready to take over the No. 1 spot, & a few games he'll be looking forward to in Week 4. PLUS, it's Mike & Mike. Michael Irvin & Mike Williams. You do the math!!! Mike Williams gives us updates on the Chargers after a tough loss to the Jags, major injuries on the team, his top WR duos in the league, his insane one-handed grab vs the Jags, Justin Herbert's health, how he's looking at other teams...

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The Playmaker discusses his Cooper Rush/Tom Brady comments on First Take, Belichick's psychological games, Amari Cooper's hands, advice for Justin Jefferson, & Tyreek Hill's promise to him. PLUS, Playmaker picks two teams he feels GOOD about, two teams he's CONCERNED about, & two teams he's UNSURE about. Presented by Geico!

Michael reacts to his Dallas Cowboys rough season opener, Dak's injury, and his new outlook for this season. PLUS, The Playmaker is joined by former NFL'er & co-host of the I AM ATHLETE podcast - Adam "Pacman" Jones! Pacman talks about the "Pacman" nickname, how his stint with the Dallas Cowboys changed his life, his transition into the media space & advice he has for young players, adopting his former teammate's children, how he feels about his Bengals this year, his top receivers...

The Playmaker invites Kansas City Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman to talk about the recent shakeup of the Chiefs roster, from trading Tyreek Hill, the additions of JuJu Smith-Schuster & Marquez Valdez-Scantling, and how he sees his role expanding in the future! Plus, Mecole comments on the stacked AFC West with the additions of Russell Wilson & Davante Adams, and what it's like playing with Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce! Presented by Geico!

The Playmaker backs Dak's statement for the Cowboys nay-sayers, says Tom Brady's comments after an 11-day absence may have eluded to more in his personal life (perhaps a divorce), why he's concerned for Buffalo's secondary, Russell Wilson's master plan, the teams that worry him in the NFC, & why Jimmy G staying in San Francisco was the right move. NEXT, Michael is joined by Minnesota Vikings star RB Dalvin Cook! Dalvin says he's the healthiest he's ever been coming out of camp, working...

Michael recaps this week's First Take at the First Annual Blue Carpet Awards at The Star in Dallas, how he learned of the Tyron Smith injury news, sounds off on Stephen A's 'Top Five Cowboys to Wear #88 List', what he saw in Friday's Cowboys vs Seahawks game, and why he's now worried about the Cowboys offensive line. NEXT, The Playmaker is joined by Scary Terry! Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin chats with Michael about his genesis of his nickname, building rapport with his now 8th...