Podcast:First Take Published On: Thu Oct 10 2024 Description: In this episode, Stephen A. Smith fills in as host and brings his rules with him as he, Dan Orlovsky, and Jason McCourty react to Aaron Rodgers refuting rumors that he had a hand in Robert Saleh's firing as Jets Head Coach. Plus, we debate if it would be a mistake for the Steelers to start Russell Wilson over Justin Fields. The crew decides if Joe Burrow and the Bengals will fall to the Giants on Sunday night. ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania makes his First Take debut with breaking news and discusses how good the Knicks will be after adding Karl-Anthony Towns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices