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[@darrickbeitinger7664]

Nick’s doing the same thing to Caleb Williams that the rest of the show has been doing to Victor Wembanyama

[@StoneyD]

Not really. Nick did a comp of style of play. The others were saying Wemby was the greatest prospect every and that he would be in the GOST conversation.

[@Bhunnidb]

I want the cowboys to tank for him

[@SuperDunk1000]

@@Bhunnidb he’s going to the Arizona desert

[@hippopotumaswonder]

Nick didn't say "If Caleb isn't one of the 3 greatest QB's ever by the end of his career he's a disappointment"

[@josephluna4718]

Facts💯

[@beanie5851]

Nick spent all last year talking about how the Bills had not earned the right to be in the Chiefs conversation and he proceeds to put a college player on the highest of all pedestals without playing a single NFL snap.

[@kdubs928]

Imagine being up the bills in this conversation 😂 them bums🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hiphopotamus69]

@@kdubs928imagine not spelling bringing correctly

[@christopherg7098]

I understand the analogy he is trying to make though, but Nick, like many sports analysts over the years can be a bit hypocritical, but, all that being said, yeah, bringing Buffalo up duing the conversation is probably didn't need to happen and I happen to like the Bills, but they weren't even brought up in the conversation

[@chasingfelix3609]

He said the same about Jokic “he has not earned it”

[@preston9394]

Because nick is a clown 🤡

[@BasicBodThor]

Nick having Caleb Williams above so many established QB's is insanity

[@nathanroon6961]

“I would like to hear reminds me of Patrick Mahomes” “Well then record that into your phone and play it back” Love it. Great show.

[@amb9541]

"YOU JACKALS!" Nick is the GOAT 😂😂😂

[@mathewlynch583]

Nick got clamped in this segment 💀

[@SuperDunk1000]

Did he tho? The panel was arguing a straw man. Mahomes 2.0 doesn’t mean “better than mahomes”

[@Joe-xx1uu]

​@@SuperDunk1000 no one has ever said something is next gen or the 2.0 version and not meant better than the previous version. That is not a thing that has happened

[@mathewlynch583]

@@SuperDunk1000 2.0 generally means upgrade on previous my g. I know Nick didn't mean it that way as Brou stated but it was poorly phrased. Nicks reluctance to hype Wemby was a great comp too.

[@SuperDunk1000]

@@Joe-xx1uu just because something is new doesn’t make it better. This is a common misconception that Nick just pointed out.

[@samuelgaona7196]

Mangini tries to shut down Nick's point about Caleb with the fact he didn't make the playoffs in college, yet like Nick said Texas Tech wasn't very good when he was there, also Peyton Brady Big Ben and countless other great QBs didn't always do super super well in college in terms of winning Natty's and making the playoffs, so it was a very stupid remake by coach

[@joshhelton2007]

I loved watching the admission of defeat expression on Nick's face as Coach absolutely destroyed his complete tomfoolery and he knew there was no way he could defend it from there

[@billybirdstone3493]

Love how Mangini keeps it real 😂

[@timothy8484]

Until it’s about the patriots

[@graysonlane8878]

“Mahomes arc” Nick has been watching too much anime.

[@wilkic2]

“I’m not putting pressure on him”. “He’s a top 6 quarterback in the world right now” Sure Nick, sure…😂

[@xcwilliams7980]

That's just his opinion, a silly one in think, but not a projection. Saying you think someone is really really good isn't actually putting pressure on them

[@wilkic2]

@@xcwilliams7980 if you think a college quarterback is a top 6 quarterback in the world right now, then you are obviously projecting he will be a top 5, all pro level player for his prime, if not longer. It’s obviously a projection.

[@jerry42023]

​@@xcwilliams7980u think if Williams hears nicks take it won't put pressure on him?

[@tvtda1]

i think nick is right, i've been saying Caleb is gonna the 3rd best QB entering the league, on the low low thats what his skillset in combination with the analytics just suggest when you look at them the right way.

[@jerry42023]

@@tvtda1 ok malik willis

[@Love_to_Ball]

"You jackles" 😂

[@michaelmyers7697]

It's funny because the year before Caleb got to OU they was saying that Spencer Rattle whatever was the next Patrick Mahomes. 😂

[@waltertaylor44]

Loving coach Mangini, gets better every time 👏

[@ksmooth1973]

Definatly put nicky boy in his place. What an ego maniac punk he is.

[@tonyfifita]

This is absurd 😂 Caleb has to prove himself just like everyone else! He’ll be lucky enough if he gets a competent head coach

[@hatethegamejackson1923]

Of course he does but play style when u compare both in college it’s not that far off: the only difference is he won’t walk into the league with a great veteran qb to mentor him the best tight end ever n arguably the best coach ever lol

[@slimetooomob1656]

@@hatethegamejackson1923I’m still taking Gronk over Kelce.

[@JohnClarkW]

I agree, I recall all the analysts claiming that Zach Wilson was going to be the next Patrick Mahomes. Zach seems to have the arm talent, but he isn't even close between the ears.

[@wakebrock]

@@hatethegamejackson1923will y’all stop with the play style stuff? He’s in college

[@hatethegamejackson1923]

@@wakebrock yes n if you look at mahomes in college u can see the similarities that's all their saying lol

[@johntieffi]

Wildes facial expressions are funny af 😂😂

[@fdrstan]

Dude there is one Mahomes, and going from college to the NFL is not a cakewalk. Just ask previous Heisman winners.

[@kcdumb]

My man said what’s this we lol 😂

[@jrizzle1790]

I'm tracking this Caleb will be a goat narrative Nick is putting out. Let's see if it even holds up after a full season of starting.

[@xcwilliams7980]

He never said he'd be a goat my guy

[@Don_O.]

You need a couple of seasons not just one because of injuries/roster/schedule etc

[@aidanmurphy8286]

His take or Caleb’s play will hold up after one full season??

[@cjfrm3658]

​@@aidanmurphy8286Heisman Trophy Winner please gimme a break

[@phlips11]

Remember when Ryan Leaf was going to be one of the best qb’s in the league

[@magdiellagos1704]

3:09 “What, did you guys have a meeting without me?” 😂 me with my friend group

[@timesize]

Brou’s right 2.0 meant better in early internet age. But for the last 2 decades it just means an iteration

[@derykj123]

Pat Mahomes is a phenomenal Talent no-doubt-about-it ,but he also has a great coach Andy Reid so even if Williams going to be as good at Patrick Mahomes he'll need a great coach to help him open up his game

[@helicopterhelicopter3575]

Yea but caleb AINT mahomes

[@patscool234]

Bill was viewed as the reason for Toms success. Now with max jones he’s trash and doesn’t know anything about offense

[@JohnClarkW]

@@patscool234 Bill is 78-83 without Tom Brady. That said Brady never won a SB without a top 10 defense, so Bill's D kept them in game, and Brady knew how to finish. They helped each other, but Tom showed that given the same defensive support, he could do it again, where I don't see Bill getting there again. Mahomes still hasn't had a top 10 defense. 2019 they were 10th in PPG, and 14th in YPG, and that was the best defense the Chiefs have had since 2017.

[@tvtda1]

Pat would've been good without andy, andy would've won games without Patrick. them being allowed to work together in the league was pure death sentence venom for the league. the reason you should never discuss Patrick in the same conversation is Brady did it being a goat gym rat, pats talent is all time levels.

[@israelp348]

​@@JohnClarkWMahomes hasn't had a top defense? Hey genius, evey Super Bowl winner has a great defense. I onow that's hard for you to accept, but it's the truth. And also, Tom had his dynasty with a shotty Belichick that was selfish on offense and won with the least amount of HOF talent around him conpare to any other dynasty in history. It's unbelievable how Mahom fans will never give any credot to the surrounding takent Mahomes has had.

[@hiphopotamus69]

The red river shootout is not “the biggest rivalry in college football” Nick’s ball knowledge is in serious question at this point because he has said this multiple times now

[@darrellvice2010]

What is your number one, Ohio State vs. Michigan? I agree if that's the case.

[@bb-lq6dm]

​@@darrellvice2010Bama v Auburn Iron Bowl is pretty big. I think you may be right though.

[@williambeffa9656]

He said "the biggest rivalry in college sports for oklahoma"

[@lerondo4ever]

Why they jumping my guy nick ? Lmao

[@Jack-si4oi]

Ah yes, another overhyped USC quarterback that the media says will be the next great NFL QB 🤡.

[@Briana-a13]

Nick gonna have to wear that Caleb Williams top 5 nfl QB take all year cause it was absolutely ridiculous of a take

[@NickSibz]

I cant believe Nick is the one who said this. Comparing ANYONE to Mahomes is unbelievable/insane. We've never seen it before and to think someone is coming a few years later with the same skillset/talent? No, just no.

[@wgakunju]

"I am not saying he is as good as Patrick Mahomes you Jackals" 😂

[@augsburg97]

I totally understand what Nick is saying, but I also love that the guys are taking him to task. Coach needs to be the fourth member during football season.

[@Imran0said]

Him and that one other younger black dude. Think he played in the league for a while.

[@bretsmith9086]

​@@Imran0saidgreg Jennings

[@ksmooth1973]

Nick is a total clown sports wise

[@venissafreeman686]

@@ksmooth1973a clown in any aspect 🫡

[@wakebrock]

He put a college qb in the top 10 of nfl qbs. Stop justifying it

[@youngtrel661]

Don't forget he took the mohawk too 😂😂

[@madisonboond2562]

LOVE coach on the panel, adds a much needed insight.

[@leonidas1794]

Anybody can be compared to anyone, but its the system thier placed in thats going to determine the success. Not every QB can flourish in any system.

[@lakeithjones104]

Baby goat question almost floored me😂

[@ethanr2738]

Love the college football talk

[@jrizzle1790]

Also No one makes a new version without making updates

[@bigbuckets-yf8dq]

Nick Wright, someone has to ask it. If Luck, Lawrence and Williams were all in next years draft, what’s the draft order?

[@tae..3715]

Interested to see what USC Can do this year considering they were a game or 2 away from the CFB Playoffs

[@Stonecoldalston]

I think Nick should slow down with the Caleb praise until he get to the league but if he end up becoming a super star Nick gonna look like a prophet

[@dubsont1de]

who says trevor lawrence reminds them of payton manning lol. lawrence is athletic while payton was a robot

[@delapharaoh3739]

Nick, shut up and let Coach speak 💯😂 Big baby

[@SoulKingKurosaki]

Someone gets it... These comparisons to Brady, Rodgers, Manning, Mahomes, just stop. These people want to make a name for THEMSELVES, not live in the shadow of someone else. We all know the ones that came before them are good, no doubt. But these upcoming generations, they're not trying to be someone they're not. They just want to be themselves and become great in their own way. Not be someone's "2.0" clone. Alas, this will always be a narrative in football or sports in general

[@coconutz247]

i'm an sc fan since jon arnett. caleb is the most impressive trojan QB all time and maybe the best ever depending how far he takes the trojans this year. great show. love it!!

[@CSmoothh]

Who said Trevor Lawrence compared to Peyton Manning?

[@damienboyd677]

Well we’re gonna see how good Caleb can be trying to turn Washington around. It’s gonna be interesting.

[@leocriss6354]

Wanna bet? I bet they make the playoffs if he gets drafted to them in his rookie year

[@damienboyd677]

@@leocriss6354 well it depends on who’s the coach if it’s still Ron Rivera in Washington then he’s got a shot as he is competent but some others I wouldn’t give them the benefit of the doubt even as someone who likes Washington.

[@jj2timess383]

@@leocriss6354well caleb will be number one pick and the commanders are gonna have a winning record so I guess we’ll never know

[@infinitetheeverlasting4306]

Can we stop putting such extreme hype on players before they’ve even played? He has lots of potential, but let’s relax on saying he’s top 10 in the NFL before he plays his final year of college

[@hinata365247]

I wish they all would stop doing that! I guess they want to get people hyped and the players. But that's a lot of pressure!

[@SayDatShiii...]

I was the first person to call Josh Allen the White Daunte Culpepper..I've been saying this for 2 years now..S/O to Nick because he's the only analysts I've ever heard use my comparisons and yeah they got my comparison out of the comment section..

[@RushedPhenom]

Nick is in trouble. Saying Caleb WILL win the national championship is a leap and a half.

[@52mrbryant]

He's right tho!

[@okwatchthis5133]

@@52mrbryant please stop

[@mbar7777]

I’m just gonna say to everyone don’t start hating Williams just because some people think he’ll be very good. Dont start calling him trash just cuz other people think he’s really good this happens way too much

[@RedKingdom28]

Mahomes is the best QB ever. Point blank. These old heads stuck in the past.

[@julianlunn594]

Nick overhypes players.

[@blakewaldrop6998]

I just wanna laugh that nick said usc is gonna win the national championship. Did he forget who their coach is and the fact that he can't scrape a defense together? Did he forget georgia and alabama are a thing?

[@dbmagee21]

Mic drop? Lol. I don't think so. Nick is being misunderstood. He's saying Caleb reminds him of mahomes. Period. They're tired of nick being wright...lol

[@chrisshirley4303]

Best sports show on TV I hope they never fire you guys

[@52mrbryant]

I'm glad the Jets got AR so Caleb doesn't end up on the Jets!

[@91thompson71]

With your logic Nick..put wemby in club superstar

[@notsomadscientist9602]

Lmao best sports show on the air! I can't help but smile watching the banter.

[@cisco01real1]

Rodgers is the best quarterback I’ve ever seen, just as a talent throwing the ball.

[@darrellvice2010]

Same here. I'm not old enough to see Elway, Montana, and Marino.

[@giffondhall9214]

Cap

[@giffondhall9214]

@@darrellvice2010 cap

[@vincentrayyoung3676]

That’s why you can’t take Nick Wright seriously. 😂😂😂😂

[@cookingwithtory]

Remember how talented Andrew Luck was? Coaching and where you land is a huge part of your destiny. Think Jalen Hurts would be considered as good as he is if he were on the Texans?

[@scruffd0g193]

No way, Nick is putting this much hype into Caleb.

[@martinw28703]

The next “version” is suppose to be “better”…..at least, they are hyped that way.

[@onthemoney8356]

Mahomes got drafted to a winning team to a HOF coach behind Alex Smith and got red shirted. He sat an entire year. The stars aligned. How many HOF coaches are there in the NFL who have a winning team would be able to even draft Caleb then let him sit a year. Those things just dont happen often if ever.

[@samuelgaona7196]

2.0 does not mean better than, it means "The Next" in sports, Brou and Mangini are so bad in this segment

[@InUteroKDC]

The first time I ever saw Williams play I thought- holy sh*t he reminds me of Mahomes!

[@Dman_chiefen96]

As a Kansas City native nick has to relax with this Caleb Williams stuff he’s a very talented QB but let’s calm down Mahomes is already going to the HOF Williams hasn’t even played a nfl snap

[@anti-classist]

Caleb williams has to prove he can do it in the NFL... and Mahomes played far more raw QB in college and did it on talent.

[@ksmooth1973]

Yep f caleb williams and usc

[@blackmamba3060]

How is Nick gonna whine about Wemby being overhyped for people saying he will win ROY but puts a college player above Herbert.

[@vaykay43]

The 2nd movie isn’t always better than the first 😂 would have been my first response

[@santfam3835]

They are debating over the choice of words. The NEXT would have worked. 2.0 was wrong since CW has not played a down in the NFL. Once he clarified his definition of 2.0, they kept pestering him.

[@stirthepot8892]

For an English major that loves to correct Nick, you'd think he'd know that the expression is benefit of doubt and not benefit of the doubt.

[@papi_kaid1358]

How great it would be if the raiders get caleb if not just to see how fast Nick switches opinions

[@chrizetti]

They're just trolling nick 😂

[@harmon7896]

Quit comparing young QBs to brady,manning,mahones, it's ridiculous . Let them get a few years under their belts. I like nick but stop and listen to yourself

[@8mathdaddy]

Mahomes will take it personally.

[@BoondockGore]

He reminds me of a tall Russell Wilson in his prime. Idk maybe it's just me

[@b.c.7799]

You imagine the show with Nick Wright and octo who is going to be the smartest in the room that would be the debate everyday

[@caelintaylor6346]

Nick forgets Mahomes flourished under ANDY REID who’s Caleb gunna have?

[@basedmase777]

Some of you take this way to seriously. Nick is obviously putting Caleb there with a little tongue in cheek. Its also entertaining and gives them something to argue about. Media literacy boomers in these comments

[@YodaSmokes]

Did Nick just call Texas Tech OU’s biggest rival?????

[@dennisreddig9152]

No nick whyyy

[@michaelv2774]

This show is great but it reaches a truly transcendent level when everyone gangs up on Nick.

[@keithedwards892]

Wait till Maye comes out next year

[@JjHaving]

I'm sorry no offense but I just feel some type of way about a player who transfers to another team. Unless you change it from one lower-division to a higher division and you switching teams that makes me feel like you not confident

[@maximuskeene8572]

for someone who cautioned everyone who fed into the hype of wemby, he sure likes to do that same thing to caleb

[@aradan3913]

Didnt Brou do the opposite of what he is advocating for with Wemby?

[@martinw28703]

Nick thinks USC is winning the National Championship this year??? 😂😂😂😂😂 They won’t make it out of the Big Ten!

[@broncanomix2565]

I'm not a Nick Wright fan. So, I just checked out highlights of Caleb Williams for the first time. I gotta admit. I think Nick is right. Caleb is Maholmes 2.0 !!

[@aboucard93]

Caleb Williams is truth

[@DanileSawn]

2.0 doesn't mean "better" it just means newer, the updated software could be worse than the original, companies ruin their products all the time with a software update

[@jerry42023]

It used to mean upgrade now it means clone

[@armandolevario4758]

The Arizona Cardinals select Caleb Williams

[@travisoshea]

Gotta love guys like Nick you are “analyst” and use generalizations about a certain position and not what the position attributes are.

[@francescosmith7859]

I really like the show and mostly like the guests (Greg especially) but man, I'm so tired of Mangini and football hasn't even started yet.

[@g-block053]

He got his own style

[@jayw4756]

Nick be having WILD takes lmao

[@freddyvalles2878]

You guys are all JACKALS if you don’t agree with Nick😂😂

[@KillingWithaSmile613]

The only thing trevor and peyton have in common are size and draft capital. That'd like saying cam Newton is the new leyton manning. Tlaw and manning aren't remotely similar in playing style. Burrow is more similar to peyton than tlaw imo.

[@melvinguz11]

🔥

[@tayvalid]

i agree w nick idc i see mahomes mixed w russell wilson when i watch caleb he’s the truth

[@horchataguy91]

Better not burn this kid like you almost burned Trevor L 😂😂😂

[@bpraise517]

Stop it...Absolutely not.😮