Hour 1: How Much Better Did Cowboys Get After 1st Round?

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of the NFL draft on the Cowboys and Giants, Stephen A. Smith's critique of the Knicks, and the Eagles' trade for a wide receiver.

First Take begins with the NFC East coming for the "Best Division Belt!" The Giants and Cowboys bolstered their lines and defensive backs with OSU studs! Did they BOTH nail their first round picks? (0:00) Then, Stephen A. goes OFF on the sorry Knicks. Mikal Bridges trade mentioned! (24:00) Next, do you love or hate the Eagles trading up for WR Makai Lemon? (42:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette

Topics covered

• NFL
• NFC East
• draft picks
• Cowboys
• Giants
• Eagles
• Knicks

Keywords

• Cowboys
• Giants
• Eagles
• NFL draft
• Mikal Bridges
• Makai Lemon
• NFC East
• Knicks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ESPN, Giants, Cowboys, OSU, Eagles

Places: NFC East

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