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Brady vs. Belichick Legacy Update, “It’s the Schedule, Stupid,” Plus Talking Receivers With Steve Smith Sr.

Russillo also talks about the 4-0 Cardinals and teams masked by an easy schedule

By Ryen Russillo
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v New England Patriots Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images


Russillo shares his thoughts on the Buccaneers-Patriots matchup, the 4-0 Cardinals, teams masked by an easy schedule, and more (1:00). Then Ryen talks with five-time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame nominee Steve Smith Sr. about Brady vs. the Pats, why the Steelers’ struggles aren’t Big Ben’s fault, Steve’s favorite young WRs, and more (17:40). Next Ryen shares some thoughts from the weekend in college football (51:00) before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:12:38).

Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Steve Smith Sr.
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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